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Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing competitors cheer during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, Space and Missile Competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Rudolfo Fernandez conductor of the Lompoc Pops Orchestra leads the orchestra in a rendition of the theme from the movie "2001 A Space Odyssey" during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 opening ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class Lisa Williams, USAF, 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, carry an M2A Burner Unit to the evaluation station. Both are competing against other teams for the Best Chef title at AN CHALLENGE 2001. In this part of the competition the team must properly fuel and light the M2A burner. Competition judge MASTER Sergeant Larry Dunbar, USAF, follows and evaluates the teams process during the competition. AN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class Lisa Williams, USAF, 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force More

From lef o righ, Parick Air Force Base, 45h Space Wing members SENIOR AIRMAN Jerome Worhingon, 2nd Lieuenan Tim McCary (in gray BDU) and Capain Marc Peerson, discuss he marksmanship scenario a he firing range during he Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Space and Missile Compeiion. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, he world's premier space and missile compeiion, is a four-day even hosed annually a Vandenberg AFB, CA "o recognize he bes and demonsrae he commands warfighing skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creaes compeiion-ough crews; improves readiness and comba capabiliies hrough preparaion, innovaion and sharing; enhances espri de corps and srenghens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: From left to right, Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing members SENIOR AIRMAN Jerome Worthington, 2nd Lieutenant Tim McCarty More

AIRMAN First Class Joshua E. Stahl, USAF, (rear), and Lieutenant Mark Douglas II, USAF, of the 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, team wait to proceed to a bunker to begin the marksmanship event of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. Both are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and le competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Joshua E. Stahl, USAF, (rear), and Lieutenant Mark Douglas II, USAF, of the 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom More

Californias Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing's mascot, "Hawkman," stares-down "Snark" the Shark, mascot from Floridas Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing, during the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Clutching his MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear beeper, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matt Zizzo, USAF, 30th Security Forces Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, realizes hes been "killed" by aggressor Technical Sergeant Darrin Hooten, USAF, 95th Security Forces Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, California, during the security forces tactics tion. SRA Zizzo is using a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with a MILES Infrared transceiver. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile tion, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Clutching his MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear beeper, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matt Zizzo, USAF, 30th Securi More

The 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, team prepares for the marksmanship event by loading their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 magazines. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Schriever Air Force Base, Colorados 310th Space Group "Bombardiers" cheers on team members during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 opening ceremonies at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Jerry Delebreau, USAF, 45th Space Wg, Patrick Air Force Base, security forces Supertendent of Trag and Resources, nails a target the marksmanship exercise durg the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Space and Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Jerry Delebreau, USAF, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, security forces Superintendent of Trainin More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right front) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lisa Williams, USAF, work together to pressurize an M2A Burner Unit during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Chef Safety Competition. Competition judge MASTER Sergeant Larry Dunbar, USAF, (right rear), observes the process. A1C Williams and SSGT Martinez are Missile Chefs representing the 341st Space Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base Montana. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right front) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lisa Williams, USAF, work together to p More

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Hogler, USAF, 30th Range Squadron, and 30th Space Wing mascot, "Hawkman" greet the competitors from the 30th Security Forces Squadron during the security force tactics competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), and AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, missile chefs from the 90th Space Wing, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, compete as a team for the Best Chef title at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

First Lieutenant Jerry Zeitler, USAF, Deputy Commander of Crew 264 ICBM Operations, 91 Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, simulates punching in launch codes during ICBM Ops event at Vandenberg Air Force Base, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, receive instructions before firing on their designated targets at the firing range in the marksmanship tactics competition. The event is part of the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Ai More

First Lieutenant Ryan Collins, USAF, (left), as mascot "The General" for the "Fighting 50th," Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, and STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as mascot "Iron Mike" for the "Knights," 21st Space Wing of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, engage in a spot of friendly swordplay. The impromptu battle took place during a break in the chef safety competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: First Lieutenant Ryan Collins, USAF, (left), as mascot "The General" for the "Fighting 50th," Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado More

Technical Sergeant Dal Lent, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, signals an "op-four" (bad-guys) team member during the security forces tactics competition. He is wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as headgear. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

From the left, Aldrdge trophy, for the "Best Satellte Operatons Wng," the Blanchard trophy, "Best Mssle Operatons Wng," and the Schrever trophy, "Best Spacelft Operatons Wng," ready for the kck-off of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Ar Force Base, Calforna. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premer space and mssle competton, s a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognze the best and demonstrate the commands warfghtng sklls. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competton-tough crews; mproves readness and combat capabltes through preparaton, nnovaton and sharng; enhances esprt de corps and strengthens teamwork across all msson areas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: From the left, Aldridge trophy, for the "Best Satellite Operations Wing," the Blanchard trophy, "Best Missile Operations Wing," More

Californias Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing's mascot, "Hawkman," watches as a rival teams entrance to the hangar during the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force, Colorado, pressurize the M2A Burner unit at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during a lull in the chef safety competition for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Pe More

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing Commander, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, and his wife, Candi, wait for the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 to begin. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command." (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, space and missile competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. "Snark" is nicknamed after the SNARK missiles launched from Cape Canaveral. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air More

Technic Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Cifornia, firing range instructor, briefs the 341st Space Wing, Mmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, security forces team on the marksmanship event requirements. The team have their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and magazines ready. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annuly at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, firing range instructor, briefs the 341st Space More

Patrick Air Force Base, Floridas 45th Space Wing's mascot "Sharky," cheers on his team members during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 opening ceremonies at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Observers and spectators gather during the Best Chef Team competition at GUARDIAN LLENGE 2001. CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (right), Air Force Space Command's CHIEF of Food and Lodging Services, evaluates the process as SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, and AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verify that all burners on the M2A Burner Unit are on, insuring full and proper operation. Both airmen are from the 90th Space Wing, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. GUARDIAN LLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Observers and spectators gather during the Best Chef Team competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Lee Hunt More

During GUARDIAN CHALLEGE, SENIOR AIRMAN Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chef from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, adjust her sights on the Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle as she prepares to compete in the Chef Marksmanship event at Vandenberg Air Force Base. As part of the Chefs Competition, SRA Puza, has to prepare meals for 50 people, then fire 30 rounds with the M16 from various positions and targets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During GUARDIAN CHALLEGE, SENIOR AIRMAN Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chef from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, confirms an instruction while adjusting am M2A burner unit for an M59 field range, during the chef safety competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, confirms More

At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the two chefs from the 91st Space Wing pass through an arch of axe handles formed by their fellow Minot Air Force Base members. The members are sending their blessing to the chefs in their up coming competition at GURADIAN CHALLENGE 01. The chefs will have to prepare meals for fifty people, then fire thirty rounds with M16s from various positions and targets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the two chefs from the 91st Space Wing pass through an arch of axe handles formed by t More

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burner Unit as AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verifies that the hard to see flames are lit on all burners insuring full and proper operation. CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (center), Air Force Space Command's CHIEF of Food and Lodging Services, evaluates the process as the two military chefs from the 90th Space Wing, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, compete against other teams for the Safety Event. IAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burner Unit as AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verifie More

Technical Sergeant Richard B. Greer USAF, 91 Space Wing's Facility Maintenance Team (FMT), Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks his equipment in preparation for the FMT evaluation at Vandenberg Air Force Base during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Mascot, "Snark the Shark" from the 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base Florida, takes over for conductor, Rudolfo Fernandezs Lompoc POP's Orchestra, during opening ceremonies for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Colonel Mark Owen, USAF, (in flightsuit), commander of the 30th Operations Group, sits with the "home-team", Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, 30th Space Wing Red-Tail Hawks, at the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, security forces team member, adjusts his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles sights at the firing range during the marksmanship portion for the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and sile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, security forces team member, adjusts his Col More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, pressurizes M2A burner unit as his teammate SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, checks air pressure gage, during chef safety competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize best and demonstrate commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengns teamwork across all mission areas in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, pressurizes the M2A burner More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, military chefs from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fire their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2s during the chef marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, military chefs from the 21st Space Wing, Pet More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chefs from the 21st Spe Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fill the M2A burner unit of the M-59 field range during the chef safety competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier spe and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chefs from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air More

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command) Director of Operations speaks at the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 opening ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Chief Master Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (left), Air Force Space Command's Chief of Food and Lodging Services, briefs Senior Airman Marilyn Machay, USAF, 90th Space Wing missile chef, on what to expect in their food preparation evaluation at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Colls, USAF, 21st Space Wg military chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fires his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle durg the zerog portion of the chef marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing military chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fires his Colt 5.5 More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, adjusts the flame on an M2A burner unit as evaluator MASTER Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, observes the process. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 kicks off at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, ad More

Members of the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, enjoy a moment of camaraderie, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during a lull in the chef safety competition for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the next target while competing in the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. The airmen are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16As with the lead airman carrying a 40 mm M203 grenade launcher attached to his weapon. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the next target while comp More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watch with his security forces team as they participate in the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. A1C Conkright and his teammates carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews;...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watc More

Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights" of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, leads his fellow security forces teammates down the congratulatory gauntlet after completing the tactics competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and sile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights" of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, leads his fellow secur More

The crew of the UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives an orange flag from the judges when they bypassed an obstacle during the "Helicopter Hover Competition." During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The crew of the UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives an orange flag More

SENIOR AIRMAN Douglas James, USAF, Security Forces member representing 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver Air Force Base, Colorado, evaluated on firearm marksmanship. He and his teammates are peting for the best Security Forces Team in GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile petition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the mands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates petition-tough crews; improves readiness and bat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Douglas James, USAF, Security Forces member representing 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver Air Force Base More

Security forces troops from 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, hustle their way to the firing range during the marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Security force troops from 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, prepare to aim for a satellite dish target during the marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, security forces team leader, checks the area for opposition forces during the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. TSGT Winfree and his crew carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, security forces team leader, checks t More

Security force troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fire their weapons during the marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M More

A UH-1N Iroquois helipter crew from the 341 Helipter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, receives the orange flag for bypassing an obstacle while guiding a bucket of water through the urse during the Helipter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this mpetition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles with out spilling. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile mpetition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to regnize the best and demonstrate the mmands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates mpetition-tough crews; improves readiness and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter crew from the 341 Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, receives the orange flag for More

Two evaluators pour water into a bucket as Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, watches from the UH-1N Iroquois he and his crew will fly in the course. Part of the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Hover Event requirement is to guide a water-filled bucket, dangling several feet below the helicopter, through a series of obstacles without spilling the contents. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles with out spilling. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two evaluators pour water into a bucket as Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom More

Under the gaze of evaluator STAFF Sergeant Eric Strudland, USAF, 30th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, STAFF Sergeant Jeremy White, USAF, security forces troop, 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, competes in the marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Under the gaze of evaluator STAFF Sergeant Eric Strudland, USAF, 30th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force More

STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, briefs the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, on what the security forces team will encounter at the tactics event, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, briefs the 21st Space Win More

AIRMAN First Class Rene Marvel, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, carefully prepares the ingredients for presentation during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat T More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Person Air Force Base, Colorado, uses a scale to carefully measure ingredients as evaluator Masr Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, watches, during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosd annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstra the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creas competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, uses a scale to carefully meas More

SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Mot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue before addg the mustard to the dish, durg the chef food preparation competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue be More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, carefully measures out the soy sauce part of the dish during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M More

Two evaluators discuss a helicopter team's results during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a water filled bucket through numerous obstacles with out spilling the contents. The UH-1N Iroquois are parked in the background between rounds. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing;...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two evaluators discuss a helicopter team's results during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During t More

STAFF Sergeant Porter Gee, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares Mongolian barbecue as an Air Force Space Command evaluator MASTER Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, observes the process during the chef food preparation competition at Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Porter Gee, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares Mongolian barbecue as an Air Force S More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his teams performance during the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. SRA Ouchana wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as part of the exercise. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his te More

A security forces troop from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, engages an opposition force member during the tactics event of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M More

The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, approaches an obstacle where they must pass a bucket of water through without spilling the contents, during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely on their flight engineers to guide the helicopter through the course. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, approaches an obs More

Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, hangs out from the UH-1N Iroquois helicopter as he calls movements to the pilots, to guide the water-filled bucket to an obstacle on the Helicopter Hover Competition course during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, hangs out from the More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, security forces team leader directs the exit from a facility during the tactics event of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. TSGT Winfree and his crew carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, security forces team leader More

Hanging out of the UH-1N Iroquois, STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, flight engineer, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, help's guide a bucket of water into an obstacle during the Helicopter Hover Competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to help them guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE ctes competition-tough crews; improves...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Hanging out of the UH-1N Iroquois, STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, flight engineer, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air For More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces team member, takes aim of a sniper while taking cover behind sand bags during the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile. SRA Osores uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, and is wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces team member, takes aim of a sniper while taking cover be More

The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, pass a bucket of water through an obstacle during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles with out spilling contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, pass a bucket of More

Part of the Hover Event requirement is to guide a water-filled buket through a series of obstales without spilling the ontents, here Tehnial Sergeant Bill Tuker, flight engineer, 76th Heliopter Flight, Vandenberg Air Fore Base, California, onboard the UH-1N Iroquois, reeives the orange flag for bypassing an obstale. During this ompetition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely on their flight engineers to guide the heliopter through the ourse. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier spae and missile ompetition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to reognize the best and demonstrate the ommands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE reates ompetition-tough...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Part of the Hover Event requirement is to guide a water-filled bucket through a series of obstacles without spilling the content More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his teams performance during the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. SRA Ouchana wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his te More

Security forces troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, gain tactical entry during the tactics event of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The crew carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security forces troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, gain tactical entry during the tactics event More

Security Force participants, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, run toward the firing range with gas masks on and carrying their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles at the ready as part of the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

The gas attack begins and Security Forces participants, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, quickly don gas masks as part of the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

With a event judge watching, members of the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the finish line to complete the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. The airmen are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and wearing flack jackets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the nds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With a event judge watching, members of the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the finish line to c More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs from the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, serve the fruits of their labor to their hungry teammates during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs from the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Bas More

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, places a water-filled bucket in one of the various obstacles for the Helicopter Hover Competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, places a water-filled bucket in one of More

As the UH-1N Iroquois hovers into position, onboard, Technical Sergeant Bill Tucker, flight engineer, 76th Helicopter Flight, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, talks with his pilot as they prepare to compete in the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles with out spilling contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews;...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As the UH-1N Iroquois hovers into position, onboard, Technical Sergeant Bill Tucker, flight engineer, 76th Helicopter Flight, Va More

Using a Sony video camera, SENIOR AIRMAN Johnson, Videographer, 99th Communications Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, tapes a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter flying through the obstacle course in the Helicopter Hover Competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews;...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Using a Sony video camera, SENIOR AIRMAN Johnson, Videographer, 99th Communications Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, tapes a UH- More

Security Forces team from 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver Air Force Base, Colorado, welcome back their team member, SENIOR AIRMAN Douglas James after his great performance during his firearms marksmanship evaluation. They are competing for the best Security Forces Team in GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security Forces team from 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver Air Force Base, Colorado, welcome back their team member, S More

AIRMAN 1t Cla (A1C) Anthony Hollin, USAF, 92nd Security Force Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Bae, Wahington, play the an aggreor againt the 21t Space Wing "Knight," of Peteron Air Force Bae, Colorado, during the tactic competition of Exercie GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Bae, California. A1C Hollin wear MILES (Multiple Integrated Laer Engagement Sytem) gear a part of the competition and oft combat gear to differentiate him and hi team from the "good guy." GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world' premier pace and miile competition, i a four-day event hoted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the bet and demontrate the command warfighting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN 1ST Class (A1C) Anthony Hollins, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, plays the an More

Led by Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, (center), security forces troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, engage in the tactics competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M More

At a promotion ceremony, General John M. Keane, US Army Vice CHIEF of STAFF, congratulates his son, SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Keane, on his promotion to SENIOR AIRMAN, at Vandenberg Air Force Base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: More

A protester is handcuffed on a day marked on many calendars as Armed Forces Day. People flooded the main gate at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, by the hundreds to have their voices heard for their stand against the National Missile Defense Systems (NMD) launches that launch from Vandenberg

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela Taubman, USAF Releas More

A day marked on many calendars as Armed Forces Day was a day of protest for hundreds of students and other citizens. People flooded the main gate at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, by the hundreds to have their voices heard for their stand against the National Missile Defense Systems (NMD) launches that launch from Vandenberg

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT June Phillips, USAF Release More

Two women are handcuffed on Armed Forces Day during a protest. People flooded the main gate at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, by the hundreds to have their voices heard for their stand against the National Missile Defense Systems (NMD) launches that launch from Vandenberg

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela Taubman, USAF Releas More

A day marked on many calendars as Armed Forces Day was a day of protest for hundreds of students and other citizens. People flooded the main gate at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, by the hundreds to have their voices heard for their stand against the National Missile Defense Systems (NMD) launches that launch from Vandenberg

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Janice Cannon, USAF Release More

At the 30th Space Wing Change of Command Ceremony held at Vandenberg Air Force Base California, Colonel Stephen L. Lanning, USAF, (left), 30th Space Wing Commander, passes guideon to 14th Air Force Commander, Major General William R. Looney III, USAF. Command will pass to Colonel Robert M. Worley II, who arrived from Headquarters, United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C., where he served as CHIEF of the Space Superiority Division

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: More

Members of "Team Vandenberg" stand in formation during the 30th Space Wing Change of Command ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSC Scene Camera Operator: More

Colonel (COL) Robert M. Worley II, USAF, (right), accepts command of the 30th Space Wing from the 14th Air Force Commander, Major General William R. Looney III. Command was passed to COL Worley at a Change of Command ceremony on May 30th 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSC Scene Camera Operator: More

Members of the Vandenberg Air Force Base Honor Guard on the parade grounds during the 30th Space Wings Change of Command ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSC Scene Camera Operator: More

Major General William R. Looney III, USAF, 14th Air Force Commander and presiding official, speaks during the 30th Space Wing (SW) Change of Command Ceremony held at Vandenberg AFB, California. Command of the 30th SW will pass from Colonel (COL) Stephen L. Lanning to COL Robert P. Worley II, who arrived from Headquarters, United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C., where he served as CHIEF of the Space Superiority Division

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: More

As Vandenberg Air Force Base launched another Minuteman III for the National Missile Defense (NMD) Program four Greenpeace activists were apprehended as their Zodiac inflatable boat washed ashore on one of the base's beaches. Two of the activists were treated for hypothermia and then taken into custody by the Kern County Sheriff's Department, for charges of trespassing on Federal Property and violation of the Endangered Species Act

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command Scen More

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven "Pepe" Perez, Flight Engineer with the 76 Helicopter Flight, along with approximately 30 other flight crew members braved the bone chilling waters of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for their annual water survival training. Perez psyches himself prior to sitting in the aircraft egress simulator for a dip in the 54 degree water

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: US Air Force Space Command S More

STAFF Sergeant Lee Osberry, 30th Communications Squadron Aerial Photographer, along with approximately 30 other flight crew members braved the bone chilling waters of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for their annual water survival training. Osberry painfully acclimates himself to the 54 degree water before entering the aircraft egress simulator

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: US Air Force Space Command S More

A view of a Titan 4B (Titan 404B s/n B-34 "Charlotte") shortly after liftoff from Launch Complex SLC4E at 21:21 GMT from Vandenberg AFB, CA. The Titan 4B placed in orbit an Improved CRYSTAL imaging satellite, belonging to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), part of its fleet of Earth Imaging System (ESI) Satellites

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeanette Copeland, USAF Rele More

A distance view of a Titan 4B (Titan 404B s/n B-34 "Charlotte") launched at Launch Complex SLC4E at 21:21 GMT from Vandenberg AFB, CA. The Titan 4B placed in orbit an Improved CRYSTAL imaging satellite, belonging to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), part of its fleet of Earth Imaging System (ESI) Satellites

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela Taubman, USAF Releas More

Individuals on both sides of the highway near the main gate at Vandenberg AFB, CA and on both sides the nuclear defense issue gathered for a planned protest, during the International Day of Protest to stop the militarization of space, which attracted more than 40 pro-military and 30 anti-nuclear defense demonstrators

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C Wallis, USAF Rel More

Protesters carrying American Flags and sings line the street near the main gate at Vandenberg AFB, CA to participate in a planned protest, during the International Day of Protest to stop the militarization of space, an event that attracted more than 40 pro-military supporters and 30 anti-nuclear defense demonstrators

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Pamela Taubman, USAF Release More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Raymond Boothe (right) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Cesar Guzman both USAF, 30th Civil Engineering Squadron, place a warning sign near the entrance for the main gate at Vandenberg AFB, CA. In preparation for a planned protest part of the International Day of Protest to stop the militarization of space

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C Wallis, USAF Rel More