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Members of the 52d Security Forces Squadron randomly checked vehicles entering the base during a force protection exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic More

STAFF Sergeant Micheal T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with his canine, inspects a vehicle entering the base during a base force protection exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic More

STAFF Sergeant Micheal T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with his canine, increases security measures at the front gate during a base force protection exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic More

A member of the 62nd Security Forces Squadron stands in a formation during the presentation of The Order of the Bayonet to Brigadier General Raymond E. Johns. The Order of the Bayonet was established in 1981 to recognize those who have made significant contributions to security and ground defense of air bases. Air Mobility Command defenders nominate candidates based on their accomplishments, not their position or rank. This is the highest honor security police men and women can bestow upon a person

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Release More

SENIOR AIRMAN Lionel Degand, 3rd Security Forces Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, AK, mans an M2, 50 caliber machine gun during a Combat Employment Readiness Exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Valerie J. Weaver, USAF Release More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Jamie Flanders, 52d Security Forces Squadron, handcuffs Kimberly Parker, a "protester" during an Anti-terrorism/Force protection exercise outside the main gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic More

Members of 51st Security Forces Squadron rushes into the 51st Fighter Wing headquarters building in an attempt to take-out terrorists holding over 25 Air Force members hostage during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

With a modified Remington 870 12 gague shotgun at the ready, a members of 51st Security Forces Squadron rushes into the 51st Fighter Wing headquarters building in an attempt to take-out terrorists holding over 25 Air Force members hostage during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Ernie Davis 51st Security Forces Squadron, talks to hostages in the 51st Fighter Wing conference room about how to survive a hostage situation during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

A Member of 51st Security Forces Squadron with a modified Remington 870 shotgun takes down a terrorist in the 51st Fighter Wing headquarters building in an attempt to gain control of the building during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

STAFF Sergeant David Bennett 51st Security Forces Squadron, (SFS) "center" gathers hostages in the 51st Fighter Wing conference room during a hostile take over of the building during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

Members of 51st Security Forces Squadron rushes into the 51st Fighter Wing headquarters building in an attempt to take-out terrorists holding over 25 Air Force members hostage during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations. Weapon shown is the M-4 Carbine compact assault rifle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

SENIOR AIRMAN Adrian Oriade, 51st Security Forces Squadron, take cover as he tries to snipe a terrorist with a modified Remington 870 12 gague shotgun during a hostile take over of the headquarters building during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

Members of 51st Security Forces Squadron rushes into the 51st Fighter Wing headquarters building in an attempt to take-out terrorists holding over 25 Air Force members hostage during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Priesman, 52d Security Forces Squadron, handcuffs a downed "enemy pilot," STAFF Sergeant Eric Doyle of the 48th Communications Squadron, during a phase II exercise. Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing are currently deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Timothy Co More

Armed with M-16A2 assault rifles, STAFF Sergeant Angela Sepulveda and AIRMAN First Class Samuel Mendoza, 52d Security Forces Squadron, look for agressor forces during a phase II exercise. Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing are currently deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Timothy Co More

SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Priesman, 52d Security Forces Squadron, handcuffs a downed "enemy pilot," STAFF Sergeant Eric Doyle of the 48th Communications Squadron, during a phase II exercise. Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing are currently deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Timothy Co More

AIRMAN First Class Justin Harrington, 52d Security Forces Squadron, takes aim with his M-16A2 assualt rifle at agressor forces during a phase II exercise. Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing are currently deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Timothy Co More

AIRMAN First Class Michael Garnsey of the 319th Security Forces Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, defends a remote airfield during the Phoenix Readiness Course at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The course is designed to train Air Force personnel in Air Mobility contingency operations. This includes setting up defensive positions in remote locations worldwide. The mission of the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron (GCRS), Air Mobility Warfare Center, Fort Dix, is to formulate doctrine and develop tactics. The 421 GCRS standardizes training to enhance Air Mobility Command's ability to support National Command Authority taskings during war, crisis, and worldwide contingency operations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Airman First Class Michael Garnsey of the 319th Security Forces Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, defends a remote airfield More

STAFF Sergeant Michael Makina of the 6th Services Squadron, McDill Air Force Base (AFB) and AIRMAN First Class Kevin Bennedict of the 319th Security Forces Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, defend a remote airfield at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The course is designed to train Air Force personnel in Air Mobility contingency operations. This includes setting up defensive positions in remote locations worldwide. The mission of the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron, Air Mobility Warfare Center (GCRS), Fort Dix, is to formulate doctrine and develop tactics. The 421 GCRS standardizes training to enhance Air Mobility Command's ability to support National Command Authority taskings during war, crisis, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Staff Sergeant Michael Makina of the 6th Services Squadron, McDill Air Force Base (AFB) and Airman First Class Kevin Bennedict More

Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company and Italian Air Force personnel assault a suspect vehicle during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Releas More

USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST ty Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy and Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, conduct Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training during simulated hostage rescue operation. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy and Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenz More

Opposing Forces member AIRMAN First Class Jason Camacho, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, provides cover with his M-16A2 rifle while other members check for open doors in the 51st Medical Group during exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

Opposing Forces member AIRMAN First Class Sergio Rodrigez, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, loads an M-60 machine gun with blanks prior to an assault on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company and Italian Air Force Security Personnel assault a suspect vehicle during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Merritt Helmke, USAF, 31ST Security Forces Squadron, iano AB, Italy apprehends A1C, Ryan Maynard, playing the part as an aggressor, during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Merritt Helmke, USAF, 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy apprehends A1C, Ryan Maynard, pl More

Seen through a night scope, opposing forces member AIRMAN First Class Baeu Mader, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, provides a rear guard while other members move in position to assault the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

Seen through a night scope, opposing forces member AIRMAN First Class Jason Camacho, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, waits for cover fire before pressing the assault on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, practice an L-Shaped vehicle assault during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

USAF, 31ST Security Forces Squadron rsonnel at Aviano AB, Italy along with rsonnel from the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company and Italian Air Force Security Personnel conduct simulated hostage rescue orations during Scial Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk orations. High-risk orations include resource recovery, anti-snir actions, barricaded susct apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist orations, and scial event orations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: USAF, 31ST Security Forces Squadron personnel at Aviano AB, Italy along with personnel from the Italian Air Force Carabinieri fr More

USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces , Aviano AB, , practice an L-Shaped vehicle assault while conducting Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training during simulated hostage rescue operation. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, , practice an L-Shaped vehicle assault while conducting More

Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company assault a suspect vehicle while conducting Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training during simulated hostage rescue operations. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

AIRMAN First Class Jason Schuler, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, positions himself to defend the base as a bugle horn sounds indicating a ground attack in his sector during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Bradley Lewis, USAF, st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, covers terrorists pulled from a suspect vehicle while conducting Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training during simulated hostage rescue operation. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Bradley Lewis, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, covers terrorists pulled from a suspe More

Seen through a night scope, SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Winner, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes aim with his M-16A2 rifle to repel an attack by OPFOR personnel on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

First Lieutenant (1LT) Damian Schlussel, USAF, course instructor for the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT), supervises the training at Aviano AB, Italy. STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Ricky Anderson, USAF, Videographer, 31ST Communications Squadron, provides video documentation. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company and Italian Air Force personnel assault a suspect vehicle and recover USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy while conducting Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training during simulated hostage rescue operations. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Seen through a night scope, MASTER Sergeant Robert Wallace and SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Winner, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, repel an attack by OPFOR personnel on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffery Stevenson, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, mans a M-60 machine gun at a defensive firing position during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

Seen through a night scope, MASTER Sergeant Robert Wallace, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes aim with his M-16A2 refle to repel an attack by OPFOR personnel on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator More

Technical Sergeant Robert Pence, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy repels down a 4 story building during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. This weeklong course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and 31st Security Forces members

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co More

SENIOR AIRMAN Shawn Partington, USAF, (left), 31st Security es Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, instructs Apputanto Scelto Stefano Ghirigatto, Italian Air e Carabinieri, how to repel down a 4-story building during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. Operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. This weeklong course involved joint training with the Italian Air e Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air e personnel and 31st Security...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Shawn Partington, USAF, (left), 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, instructs Apputanto Scelto More

Technical Sergeant Robert Pence, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, repels down a 4-story building during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. Operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. This weeklong course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and 31st Security Forces members

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Staci Clapper, USAF Release S More

Apputanto Scelto Stefano Ghirigatto, Italian Air Force Carabinieri, receives instruction from Technical Sergeant Robert Pence, USAF, (right), 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, prior to repelling down a 4-story building during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. Operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. This weeklong course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Apputanto Scelto Stefano Ghirigatto, Italian Air Force Carabinieri, receives instruction from Technical Sergeant Robert Pence, U More

AIRMAN First Class Michel Winters, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) and carrying a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, advances with his fire team to clear a near-by abandoned building. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel More

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), and his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at the ready, AIRMAN First Class Justin Mullins, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, approaches a mock town during a practice mission for the upcoming Defender Challenge Competition. Acting as the "Bad Guys" they also deploy to the field during the Ground Combat Skills, (GCS) training, a week long training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Staci Clapper, USAF Release S More

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN First Class Michel Winters, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes aim with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at a sniper in a mock town. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel More

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN First Class Rickey Pearson, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, uses his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle to cover the exit to a building after clearing it. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel More

SENIOR AIRMAN Nathan Kebler of the 139th Security Forces Squadron from Rosecrans Air National Guard, Missouri is assisted with his field gear by a combat buddy during CRISIS REACH 2001 at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Garden City, Georgia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 2001 Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC More

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), and his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at the ready, SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Mattox, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes cover by an abandoned building while members of his fire team advance to clear the building. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel More

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) and carrying a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, SENIOR AIRMAN Craig Smelter, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, signals to his fire team members to take cover and stay down as he clears a building in a mock town. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel More

SENIOR AIRMAN Ricardo Flores, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), covers his advancing fire team with an Saco 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun, as part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training. The mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel More

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN First Class Michel Winters, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes aim with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at a sniper in a mock town. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Staci Clapper, USAF Release S More

AIRMAN First Class Patrick Krivosh, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) and carrying a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, drops as he hears distant machine gun fire, as part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training. The mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel More

The new Central Security Control Facility, US Air Force 39th Security Forces Squadron, will be a 24-hour manned facility used to provide command, control and communications for on-duty security forces, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: More

STAFF Sergeant April Lewis, USAF, 31st Medical Group, takes the pulse of SENIOR AIRMAN Craig Smelter, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, a victim of a simulated aircraft attack during the Local Salty Nation Exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy. This is the first Phase II or Local Salty Nation exercise since the wing moved to Aviano seven years ago and is in preparation for a NATO Tactical Evaluation scheduled for October 2002. In addition to performing everyday operations in a chemical environment, other "survive-to-operate" processes are tested including self-aid and buddy care, post attack and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) reconnaissance and setting up a contamination control area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Staci Clapper, USAF Release S More