The World's Largest Public Domain Media Search Engine

aviano

public
5,541 media by topicpage 1 of 56
US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeants (TSGT) Tom Ricks (left) and Daniel Lewis perform a data integrity check with USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Roy Washington III (center) on an ACES II (ejection seat) drogue parachute. The Survival Equipment Shop, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy (ITA), pack the drogue parachutes and pilots parachutes into USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons in Hangar 1. The drogue parachute is designed to pull the chair away from the pilot after ejection. The red shirt is worn in the 31st MXS for morale purposes

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeants (TSGT) Tom Ricks (left) and Da...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Priscilla Robinson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Markus von Aviano - Public domain portrait engraving

Markus von Aviano - Public domain portrait engraving

1680 / 1700 Public domain scan of 18th-century portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A United States Air Force colonel from Aviano Air Base, Italy, talks with medical personnel assisting in cleanup operations following a severe earthquake

A United States Air Force colonel from Aviano Air Base, Italy, talks w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gemona Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant Paul Harrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

MAJ Carl D. Rebarchak, left, an exercise evaluator, talks with officers from the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing (401st TFW) during a Salty National exercise. The 401st TFW has deployed to Aviano from Torrejon Air Base, Spain, for the exercise

MAJ Carl D. Rebarchak, left, an exercise evaluator, talks with officer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SALTY NATION Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johnston Release Statu... More

A 401st Tactical Fighter Wing (401st TFW) F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft carrying an AN/ALQ-131 electronic counter measures (ECM) pod beneath its fuselage retracts its landing gear upon takeoff during a Salty Nation exercise. The 401st TFW has deployed to Aviano from Torrejon Air Base, Spain, for the exercise

A 401st Tactical Fighter Wing (401st TFW) F-16C Fighting Falcon aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SALTY NATION Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johnston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

LT. COL. Roger Seidell, an A-10 Thunderbolt pilot, gives MASTER SGT. Bates the thumbs up to taxi onto the runway. LT. COL. Seidell and MASTER SGT. Bates are from the 110th Fighter Group, Air National Guard Base, Battle Creek, Mich. The 110th Fighter Group is deployed to Aviano to relieve the 81st Fighter Squadron of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, in time for the Christmas holidays. The 81st and the 110th are deployed to Aviano to enforce the United Nations no-fly zone over war-torn Bosnia-Herzegovina

LT. COL. Roger Seidell, an A-10 Thunderbolt pilot, gives MASTER SGT. B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Lee E. Rogers Release St... More

US Air Force SGT. Walker Hogwood, of the 429th Electronic Combat Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, NM, completes maintenance checks in the cockpit of an EF-111 Raven while working the swing shift in Aviano Air Base, Italy. Operation Deny Flight is the NATO enforcement of the no fly zone over Bosnia

US Air Force SGT. Walker Hogwood, of the 429th Electronic Combat Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Tana R. Hamilton Release... More

A US Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter makes an approach to the flight deck during deck landing qualifications. The Army helicopter from E Company, 502nd Aviation Regiment, Aviano, Italy, practices landings and take-offs from the deck of the amphibious assault ship as it operates off the coast of Italy

A US Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter makes an approach to the flight de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the Aviano AB, Italy, Fixed Wing Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224th (All Weather) (VMFA(AW)224), perform a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk before F/A-18's launch during Operation Decisive Edge in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

Members of the Aviano AB, Italy, Fixed Wing Marine Fighter Attack Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DECISIVE EDGEJOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Russ Pol... More

A bomb transporter is loaded with AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles and AIM 120 AMRAAM (advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles). They will be loaded into an F-15E Eagle at Aviano Air Base on 21 February 1996 during Operation Decisive Edge in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

A bomb transporter is loaded with AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles and AIM 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVORDECISIVE EDGE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Russ Pol... More

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton talks with the Commander of the 16th Air Force. Mrs. Clinton is on a 10-day tour that includes stops in Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Greece and Turkey. She expressed gratitude to the troops and their families at Aviano Air Base, Italy for their support in Operation Joint Endeavor

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton talks with the Commander of the 16th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Bass Release S... More

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft sits on the runway with the canopy up. It will be piloted by the 442nd Fighter Wing from Whiteman AFB, Missouri. The reserve unit is deployed at Aviano Air Base, Italy in support of Operation Decisive Edge on 1-28 April 1996

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft sits on the runway with the canopy up....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Gary J Guese Release ... More

A thirsty US Air Force F-16 Falcon from Aviano Air Base, Italy, moves into pre-contact to receive fuel from a McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, KC-10 Extender, while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil

A thirsty US Air Force F-16 Falcon from Aviano Air Base, Italy, moves ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE ANVIL Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A member of the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, inspects the tail fins on an AIM-120 missile on an F-16 Fighting Falcon (not shown) before on Thursday, April 8, 1999, supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

A member of the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, inspec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Release S... More

A1C Jerry Herron, 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, positions the reloader for the 30mm cannon of an A-10 Thunderbolt on Friday, April 10, 1999. The A-10 is being loaded with armor piercing ammunition. A1C Herron are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

A1C Jerry Herron, 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Release S... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany waits for the signal to shut down his engines on Friday, April 16, 1999. The pilot is returning from an air strike mission over Yugoslavia. The mission is part of NATO Operation Allied Force. Members of the 23rd Fighter Squadron are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Release S... More

SRA Steven Pawlowski marshalls out an F-15 Strike Eagle flying a mission against targets in Yugoslavia, April 19, 1999. Pawlowski, of Southington, Ohio, assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom is deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

SRA Steven Pawlowski marshalls out an F-15 Strike Eagle flying a missi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stan Parker Release Sta... More

A1C Michael Irick,78th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carlina, removes the tail fins of an AIM-120 missile on Monday, April 19, 1999. The missile is going to be removed from the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon because it failed relability tests. Irick is deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy to support NATO Operation Allied Force

A1C Michael Irick,78th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Release S... More

A1C Aaron Peterson performs a pre-fight inspection of an F-15 Strike Eagle, April 19,1999. Peterson of Pensacola, Florida, assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force. This image was shot through a Starlight System

A1C Aaron Peterson performs a pre-fight inspection of an F-15 Strike E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stan Parker Release Sta... More

Two United States Air Forces Europe F-16Cs fly in formation during a mission in support of NATO Operation Allied Force. The F-16's are from the 510th Fighter Squadron "Buzzards", Aviano Air Base, Italy and are carrying a full air-to-air combat load to include AIM-120 missiles, drop tanks and a electronic jamming pod. The lead F-16 is a single seat F-16CG and has both a laser designating pod as well as a FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) pod on the intake sides. The second F-16 is a F-16DG and is only capable of carrying the FLIR pod. Both F-16's are flying missions in suport of the ongoing NATO Operation Allied Force

Two United States Air Forces Europe F-16Cs fly in formation during a m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 "Fighting Falcon" pilot from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, sits in the cockpit and shows off a flag before flying a mission against targets in Yugoslavia, May 3, 1999. Members of the 23rd FS are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

A U.S. Air Force F-16 "Fighting Falcon" pilot from the 23rd Fighter Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stan Parker Release Status: Rel... More

A pair of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, fly in formation during a Combat Air Patrol (CAP) mission. Planes flying the CAP missions provide air cover for NATO Operation Allied Force strike missions in Yuglslavia

A pair of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Avian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Release Status: R... More

A1C Chris Busenbark from the 55th Security forces, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, makes security checks at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Busembark, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, is deployed to Aviano AB in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

A1C Chris Busenbark from the 55th Security forces, Offutt Air Force Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Scott Nichols Release S... More

GEN Wesley Clark, Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, discusses concerns with NATO personnel deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, on May 9, 1999, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

GEN Wesley Clark, Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, discusses concer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Mitch Fuqua Release Sta... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Chris Triplett (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Birdsong repair the receive antenna of an Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) pod, Wednesday, June 2,1999. Triplett and Birdsong are assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting Operation Allied Force

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Chris Triplett (left) and SENIOR AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stan Parker Release Sta... More

Straight on medium shot as US Air Force AIRMAN Keamon Combs, crew chief, 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs preflight checks on an F-16 at the MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, deployed unit complex

Straight on medium shot as US Air Force AIRMAN Keamon Combs, crew chie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Douglas Lingefelt, USAF Release S... More

An Italian Air Force H-3, from 15th Squadron, Rimini, takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting Exercise VENETO RESCUE on June 6th 2000

An Italian Air Force H-3, from 15th Squadron, Rimini, takes off from A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VENETO RESCUE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Rel... More

During Aviano Air Base's first Expeditionary Air Force deployment, United States Air Force SENIOR Airmen Sheets, of the 510th Fighter Squadron, checks mobility gear for those deploying to Kuwait on 7 July 2000

During Aviano Air Base's first Expeditionary Air Force deployment, Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tiffanni R. Spann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A member of the United States Air Froce, 510th Fighter Squadron, walks toward an open hangar door. Deployment to Kuwait 3 July 2000 Aviano Air Base, Italy. This is Avianos first Expeditionary Air Force deployment

A member of the United States Air Froce, 510th Fighter Squadron, walks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tiffanni R. Spann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Air Force Brigadier General Daniel J. Darnell (Left), 31st Fighter Wing Commander, is assisted by AIRMAN First Class David Brooks, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy. General Darnell and A1C Brooks had just completed aircraft fire training

US Air Force Brigadier General Daniel J. Darnell (Left), 31st Fighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Right side profile medium shot as a US Air Force F-16 Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, launches in Support of Operation Joint Guardian, over the Bosnian continent

Right side profile medium shot as a US Air Force F-16 Falcon from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Re... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jason Boster, Satellite Communication Technician, 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, surveys a site for initial setting with a lazer range finder. The 603rd is deployed to Bovbjerg, Denmark, in support of an annual Tactical Fighter Weaponry exercise "TFW" and a NATO Air Meet. TFW and NATO Air Meet are multinational exercises designed to practice and improve tactical capabilities in a combined training environment. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-03254 or search 000823-F-5891C-004)

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jason Boster, Satellite Communication Tech...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO AIR MEETTACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY EXERCISE Base: Boubjerg Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Cas... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Marty Jeffers, CHIEF Network Systems, 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, trouble shoots an air picture link for the combine air operation center. The 603rd is deployed to Bovbjerg, Denmark, in support of an annual Tactical Fighter Weaponry exercise "TFW" and a NATO Air Meet. TFW and NATO Air Meet are multinational exercises designed to practice and improve tactical capabilities in a combine training environment

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Marty Jeffers, CHIEF Network Systems, 603...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRYNATO AIR MEET Base: Bovbjerg Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Castillo, US... More

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robin Becker, Commander, 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, salutes the Danish and American flag (not shown) during reveille. The 603rd is deployed to Bovbjerg, Denmark, in support of an annual Tactical Fighter Weaponry exercise "TFW" and a NATO Air Meet. TFW and NATO Air Meet are multinational exercises designed to practice and improve tactical capabilities in a combined training environment

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robin Becker, Commander, 603rd Air Con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO AIR MEETTACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY EXERCISE Base: Boubjerg Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Cas... More

United States Air Force Captain Dave "FAHM" O' Malley, 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, dployed from Aviano Air Base, Itialy, in an F-16C Fighting Falcon prior to launching for the day's first training sorties. Training Exercise Iron Claw, Kuchyna AB, Slovakia, 11 September 2000

United States Air Force Captain Dave "FAHM" O' Malley, 510th Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON CLAW Base: Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua Release Status: Released to... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, throws a swirl of smoke as it arrives from the range at Kuchyna Air Base, Slovakia on September 18, 2000 in support of Exercise IRON CLAW

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Avia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON CLAW Base: Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Lieutenant General Paul K. Carlton (Right), Surgeon General of the Air Force, gets interviewed by SRA Heather Columbo (Left), 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs, Aviano Air Base, Italy. LGEN Carlton toured the 31st Medical Group geographically separated unit (GSU), leased Italian hospital at Sacile, ITA, and engaged 31st MDG leadership on the continuing efforts to optimize primary care

Lieutenant General Paul K. Carlton (Right), Surgeon General of the Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sacile Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ann-Marie Boom, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

From the left, Mrs. Barbara Westgate, Deputy Director of Programs, US Air Forces Europe headquarters, Ms. Margaret Zook, Directorate of Supply, and Deputy CHIEF of STAFF, and US Air Force Colonel Arthur Rooney, Jr., Director of Logistics, are briefed by US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Alston Williams, 555th Fighter Squadron, lead program superintendent, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The three are visiting Aviano to learn more about the maintenance impact of cannibalization of jets and how it adversley affects parts ordered against it

From the left, Mrs. Barbara Westgate, Deputy Director of Programs, US ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ann-Marie Boom, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Robert J. Trask, a Crew CHIEF with the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, attaches a ventral fin of an F-16 Falcon during phase, on November 5th, 2000. The 555th Fighter Squadron was anounced as the winner of the Department of Defense "Phoenix Award", a prestigious maintenance competition open to all branches of the services

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Robert J. Trask, a Crew CHIEF with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A C-130 Hercules aircraft from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, releases members of the Airborne Combat Team from the 1ST Battalion, 508th Infantry out of Vicenza, Italy, during training at the Maniago air drop zone near Aviano Air Base, Italy

A C-130 Hercules aircraft from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, releases me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The skies over Maniago, Italy, are peppered with members of the Airborne Combat Team from the 1ST Battalion, 508th Infantry, as they conduct a training jump near Aviano Air Base, Italy

The skies over Maniago, Italy, are peppered with members of the Airbor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Crew CHIEF from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Sidi Slimane Air Base, Morocco, in support of Exercise AFRICAN EAGLE. African Eagle is a bi-annual exercise designed to practice dissimilar air to air training with the Royal Moroccan Air Force

A Crew CHIEF from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AFRICAN EAGLE Base: Sidi Slimane Air Base Country: Morocco (MAR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Castillo, USAF Release ... More

A crew chief from the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes a breather before the launch of anF-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Sidi Slimane Air Base, Morocco. The 555th is flying 90 sorties in Exercise AFRICAN EAGLE, a bi-annual exercise designed to practice dissimilar air-to-air training with the Royal Moroccan Air Force

A crew chief from the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AFRICAN EAGLE Base: Sidi Slimane Air Base Country: Morocco (MAR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Castillo, USAF Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jerry Thomas (left), a Crew CHIEF with the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, signs a fuel receipt for a Spanish AIRMAN, on the flight line at Zaragoza AB, Spain

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jerry Thomas (left), a Crew ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

Tasked for the very first time with a full-time combat search and rescue mission, an Aviano Air Base 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Falcon, flies towards Rimini to join with the Italian Air Forces 83rd Combat Search And Rescue Squadron (CSAR)

Tasked for the very first time with a full-time combat search and resc...

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 Release Stat... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Greg Hadrych, Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Craftsman Technician, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, runs tests on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft engine oil. NDI is responsible for early engine wear detection to accomplish missions in a more cost effective way

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Greg Hadrych, Non Destructive Inspection (N...

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

Jena Caudill, Raytheon Non Destructive Inspector (NDI), 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, does an Eddy Current Inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. NDI is responsible for early engine wear detection to accomplish missions in a more cost effective way

Jena Caudill, Raytheon Non Destructive Inspector (NDI), 31st Maintenan...

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

Lieutenant Eric Lacouture, USAF, pilot, 555th Fighter Squadron, and AIRMAN First Class Adam Callahan, USAF, crewchief with the 555th, perform flight control checks prior to taxing out at Aviano Air Base, Italy

Lieutenant Eric Lacouture, USAF, pilot, 555th Fighter Squadron, and AI...

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: A1C Jeremy Smith, USAF Release St... More

USAF, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel assigned to the 31ST Civil Engineering Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy watch as unexploded ordnance is destroyed at the Maniago Range in Italy. The ordnance was uncovered by construction worker while digging trenches for waterlines during Aviano 2000 (AV2K) construction

USAF, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel assigned to the 31ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jeremy Smith, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Larrissa Joppie, daughter of MASTER Sergeant Jeff Joppie, USAF, 16th Air Force, gets a lesson on strapping into the F-16 Fighting Falcon from STAFF Sergeant Marcus Collins, USAF, 31st Maintenance crewchief during a family fair at Aviano Air Base, Italy

Larrissa Joppie, daughter of MASTER Sergeant Jeff Joppie, USAF, 16th A...

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 Jeremy Smith, USAF Release St... More

US Army Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Maher, Commander, Task Force Lightning, oversees the Air Mission Rehearsal at Aviano Air Base, Italy, the evening prior to the first day of helicopter operations involved with VENETO RESCUE 01, in northeast Italy and Slovenia. Veneto Rescue is an exercise that helps to train military units to conduct the safe evacuation of non-combatant civilians and other designated evacuates from a country or a region that has the potential for hostilities or danger. This type of operation is known as a non-combatant evacuation operation or NEO. This exercise will involve over 34 aircraft and 1,100 participants from military units with the US Army and Air Forces in ...

US Army Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Maher, Commander, Task Force Lightni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Maher, Commander, Task Force Lightning, oversees the Air Mission Rehearsal at Aviano Air Base... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, throws a trail of water upon landing at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia. The 555th is in Slovakia for a Weapons Training Deployment which will improve their efficiency at armament delivery

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Avia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Salvatore Ciaquinta, Italian construction worker, continue work on the new dorms at Aviano AB, Italy. The Aviano 2000 Program (AV2K) is one of the most aggressive construction programs ever undertaken at a single military installation. Involving over 274 NATO/USAF projects estimated at a cost of $535 million, the magnitude of this program cannot be overstated. The AV2K program is one of the largest ever undertaken by the USAF and will transform the entire base structure. When completed, Aviano Air Base will become a modern 21st century operational air base capable of sustaining air combat and combat support in the Southern European Theater

Salvatore Ciaquinta, Italian construction worker, continue work on the...

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 Dennis Henry Release Status: ... More

AIRMAN First Class Ana Abreu, from the 31st Munitions Squadron Camp Darby, Italy, stencils the field test date on a WGU-12. 31st Munitions Squadron is a 129-person, Geographically Separated Unit (GSU), assigned to the 31st Logistics Group, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy. The 31st Munitions Squadron (31 MUNS) operates on US Army installation, Camp Darby, Italy, which is located approximately 280 miles southwest of Aviano AB. 31st MUNS are responsible for USAFE's largest and most dispersed conventional munitions stockpile, providing a unique capability to globally distribute munitions using air, sea, over-the-road and rail transportation

AIRMAN First Class Ana Abreu, from the 31st Munitions Squadron Camp Da...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Darby, Livorno State: Toscana Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dennis Henry Release Status... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) John Carney and A1C Ana Abreu, from the 31st Munitions Squadron Camp Darby, Italy, visual inspects a WGU-12. 31st Munitions Squadron is a 129-person, Geographically Separated Unit (GSU), assigned to the 31st Logistics Group, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy. The 31st Munitions Squadron (31 MUNS) operates on US Army installation, Camp Darby, Italy, which is located approximately 280 miles southwest of Aviano AB. 31st MUNS are responsible for USAFE's largest and most dispersed conventional munitions stockpile, providing a unique capability to globally distribute munitions using air, sea, over-the-road and rail transportation

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) John Carney and A1C Ana Abreu, from the 31st ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Darby, Livorno State: Toscana Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dennis Henry Release Status... More

AIRMAN First Class William Cleghorn, an Electronic Warfare Systems Technician assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, connects an external power supply to the receiver section switches that enable a AN/LQ 131 Radio Frequency Jamming Pod to test it's jamming capabilities. The AN/LQ 131 RF Jamming Pod can be employed on many airframes to reduce the threat of enemy radar detection of our aircraft

AIRMAN First Class William Cleghorn, an Electronic Warfare Systems Tec...

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: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele... More

STAFF Sergeant Sheldon Smith, a Fuels SPECIALIST in the Resource Control Center of the 31st Supply Squadron's POL (Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, checks over a fuels delivery log prior to dispatching a delivery team to an aircraft awaiting refueling

STAFF Sergeant Sheldon Smith, a Fuels SPECIALIST in the Resource Contr...

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: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele... More

STAFF Sergeant Phillip Altpeter, a Fuels SPECIALIST in the Aerospace Fuels Lab with the 31st Supply Squadron's POL (Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a test on JP8 Jet Fuel to determine the percentage of icing inhibitor additive that is present in the fuel

STAFF Sergeant Phillip Altpeter, a Fuels SPECIALIST in the Aerospace F...

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: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Roupe, a Fuels SPECIALIST on the Distribution Preventative Maintenance Team with the 31st Supply Squadron's POL (Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, sands a wheelhub of a R-11 Fuel Truck, preparing it for the installation of new tires

SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Roupe, a Fuels SPECIALIST on the Distribution Pr...

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: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele... 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

Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company and Italian Air...

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

[Base: Aviano Air Base - Italy]

[Base: Aviano Air Base - Italy]

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... 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

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN Fi...

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

AIRMAN First Class Patrick Krivosh, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadro...

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

Aviano Fire Fighters in J-FIRE (Joint-Firefighter Integrated Response Ensemble) suits, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, place a C-Collar on the driver of the pickup involved in a simulated motor vehicle accident 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...

Aviano Fire Fighters in J-FIRE (Joint-Firefighter Integrated Response ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aviano Fire Fighters in J-FIRE (Joint-Firefighter Integrated Response Ensemble) suits, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, place a C-C... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Marty R. Phillips, 31st Supply Squadron Fuels Flight, Aviano Air Base Italy, operates the controls on an aviation fuel truck during Exercise LOCAL SALTY NATION

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Marty R. Phillips, 31st Supply Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LOCAL SALTY NATION Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camer... More

M923, 5-ton trucks pulling Water Buffalo trailers from the 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, drive a convoy from Herning, Denmark to Lemvig Denmark, in support of TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001, an annual Danish invitational live-fly exercise

M923, 5-ton trucks pulling Water Buffalo trailers from the 603rd Air C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001 Base: Herning Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rafael Marrero-Rivera, left and STAFF Sergeant Christopher Rich, from the 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, take coordinates to align a SATCOM satellite transmitter/receiver in Lemvig, Denmark during TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001

SENIOR AIRMAN Rafael Marrero-Rivera, left and STAFF Sergeant Christoph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001 Base: Lemvig Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: T... More

Prior to taxiing the F-16DG Fighting Falcon, Captain Joe, "JAVO" Javorski, USAF, (front), with Captain Jean, "PYRO" Havens, USAF, from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, looks over to his ground crew as they prepare to get the go-ahead to pull the wheel chocks. The crew will be flying one of four F-16s flying in an air-to-air training fight against fellow NATO allies from Spain flying FA-18s in airspace over Italy

Prior to taxiing the F-16DG Fighting Falcon, Captain Joe, "JAVO" Javor...

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 Re... More

During Lieutenant General Ronald Keys, USAF, (left), 16th Air Force commanders, visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, he takes a moment to speak with Technical Sergeant Matthew R. Becker, USAF, 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy supporting Operation NORTHERN WATCH. TSGT Becker is exercising in the Hodga Village moral tent

During Lieutenant General Ronald Keys, USAF, (left), 16th Air Force co...

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

At the AIRMAN Leadership School, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stephanie Aluffi, USAF, (left), 31st Operations Support Squadron, Weather Flight, SRA Thomas Chambers, USAF, (center), 31st Supply Squadron, Mobility Readiness Spares Package Journeyman, and SRA Sean Banks, 31st Security Forces Patrolman, Aviano Air Base, Italy, discuss an assignment directing them to give an impromptu briefing on OPERATION JUST CAUSE

At the AIRMAN Leadership School, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stephanie Aluffi,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL CAPTURE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Op... More

AIRMAN Deja Miller, USAF, a Life Support Aircrew Technician, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, assists Second Lieutenant Will Medlicott, USAF, pilot, 510th Fighter Squadron, with the fitting of his helmet and oxygen mask. Life Support technicians make sure that G-suits, survival vests and other flight gear needed during a mission are properly fitting to each crewmember

AIRMAN Deja Miller, USAF, a Life Support Aircrew Technician, 510th Fig...

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: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St... More

AIRMAN First Class Scott S. Hopper, USAF, a Visual Imaging Intrusion Detection (VIIDS) apprentice, 31st Communications Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a Periodic Maintenance Inspection (PMI) on the telephone outside an hardened aircraft shelter. VIIDS is responsible for operational checking and ensuring that all the Intrusion Detection equipment used to secure the aircraft shelters is in working order

AIRMAN First Class Scott S. Hopper, USAF, a Visual Imaging Intrusion D...

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: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Gilbert, USAF, (left), 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, visually inspects an ID card of a motorist prior to granting access to area 2. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001. Force protection measures increased at military installations worldwide

SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Gilbert, USAF, (left), 31st Security Forces Squadr...

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Marcus Cottengim, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Batson, USAF, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, Weapons Load crew team finalizes the loading of a guidance control unit (GCU) on an inert GBU-24B (Paveway III) training bomb. SSGT Cottengim reviews the checklist as SRA Batson closes the cover to the gyro on the GCU. The four control fins will be installed later. Weapons load teams are responsible for proficiency on 9 primary munitions and are evaluated monthly on 3 of the 9 primary loads. Load standardization crews assigned to the 31st Operations Group evaluate the proficiency, safety and speed of each load team

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Marcus Cottengim, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMA...

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 Scott Batson, USAF, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, Weapons Load crew team member uses a meter to test the gyro of a guidance control unit attached to an inert GBU-24B (Paveway III) training bomb loaded on an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Weapons load teams are responsible for proficiency on 9 primary munitions and are evaluated monthly on 3 of the 9 primary loads. Load standardization crews assigned to the 31st Operations Group evaluate the proficiency, safety and speed of each load team

SENIOR AIRMAN Scott Batson, USAF, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air B...

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

A close-up of the watch in use by AIRMAN First Class Khalio Borum, USAF, load standardization crew, 31st Operations Group, Aviano AB, Italy, as he records the completion time to load the GBU-24/B 2000lb laser guided bomb: 25 minutes and 53 seconds. Weapons load teams are responsible for proficiency on 9 primary munitions and are evaluated monthly on 3 of the 9 primary loads. Load standardization crews assigned to the 31st Operations Group evaluate the proficiency, safety and speed of each load team

A close-up of the watch in use by AIRMAN First Class Khalio Borum, USA...

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

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Eric Linder, (left), USAF, and A1C Mike Mathias, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron - Egress, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform a 5-8 pre-installation inspection on an ACES II ejection seat. They are performing a thorough inspection on the equipment, performing an operational check of the integrity of all components and explosives in case of an ejection initiated by an aircraft malfunction

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Eric Linder, (left), USAF, and A1C Mike Mathi...

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 Louis Rivers, USAF Release St... More

Miss USA, Kandace Krueger, introduces the next act for Aviano Air Base spectators at the USO Holiday Tour 2001 show. The USO produces at least 20 overseas entertainment tours each year, reaching tens of thousands of service men and women.  Well-known entertainers volunteer their time to perform morale-boosting shows for US military personnel stationed overseas

Miss USA, Kandace Krueger, introduces the next act for Aviano Air Base...

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 Jennifer Strohbeen, USAF, pins a number on STAFF Sergeant Thomas Roback, USAF, both with the 31st Communications Squadron, prior to the start of the annual Aviano Air Force Base Turkey Trot.  This 5K-run/walk event drew 148 participants from the Aviano community and involved several categories for runners and walkers alike

SENIOR AIRMAN Jennifer Strohbeen, USAF, pins a number on STAFF Sergean...

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

Lieutenant Colonel Max Kirschbaum, USAF, (right), 31st Civil Engineer Squadron commander briefs the visiting congressional delegation on the ongoing Aviano Air Base construction projects. Congressman Robert B. Aderholt, Alabama, (left) studies the model of the completed Aviano 2000 project

Lieutenant Colonel Max Kirschbaum, USAF, (right), 31st Civil Engineer ...

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

A member of the 31st Communications Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy uses a Canon XL1 video camera to document Anti-Terrorism procedures on incoming traffic during the heightened force protection levels following the terrorist attacks on the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Only mission essential personnel were allowed on the base. All other facilities, to include the Base Exchange, Commissary, and Health and Wellness Center were closed

A member of the 31st Communications Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Avian...

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: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St... More

Sergeant (SGT) Jim Johnson, USA, rigger, 24th Aerial Delivery Support Detachment, ensures equipment boxes are secured on a truck bed at Aviano AB, Italy

Sergeant (SGT) Jim Johnson, USA, rigger, 24th Aerial Delivery Support ...

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 Mark A. Kuhta, USAF Release S... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nathan Combs, (front), USAF and SRA Chad Hummel, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), discuss the steps of a hostage negotiation exercise with inspector First Lieutenant (1LT) Damion Schlussel. US and Italian military police personnel took part in a joint-force exercise, testing hostage negotiation tactics at Aviano

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nathan Combs, (front), USAF and SRA Chad Hummel, U...

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 Mark A. Kuhta, USAF Release S... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dominic Vecchi, USAF, dog handler, 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Aviano AB, Italy, guides his K-9, Lakya, a military working dog, through trailers on a bomb detection exercise. Lakya, a Belgian Malamois, is one of several working dogs housed at Aviano for detection, attack, and security purposes

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dominic Vecchi, USAF, dog handler, 31st Security...

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 Mark A. Kuhta, USAF Release S... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Michael Mosur, Clinical Dentistry Flight Commander, 31st Dental Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Charity Ledford, a Dental Assistant, perform a root canal treatment

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Michael Mosur, Clinical...

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 Sherrell Thompson, USAF Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Herbert Raney (cockpit) and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Elizapeth Jones, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, discuss maintenance issues on a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft, on the flight line at Zaragoza AB, Spain

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Herbert Raney (cockpit) and US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Timothy Butler, Base Chaplain, passes out candy and lollipops to members of the 31st Fighter Wing, in a holding area during a recent base exercise at Aviano AB, Italy

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Timothy Butler, Base Chaplain, passe...

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 Mark Kuhta, USAF Release Stat... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB Italy, banks left as it flies over the Bardenas Range, Zaragoza AB, Spain. The aircraft carries BDU-33 practice bombs and an AIM-9 sidewinder test missile

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 510th Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Pilots point of view as US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Brett "Tyrone" Pauer, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy pilots his F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, during air-to-air combat training near Zaragoza AB, Spain

Pilots point of view as US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Brett "Tyrone"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Donald Hoffman (right), Commander, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy and Mrs. Lourdes Valladares, wife of USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Luis Valladares, Independent Duty Medical Technician, 31st Medical Group, pin MSGT stripes on her husband during a surprise promotion Ceremony. MSGT Valladares is a Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) promotee

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Donald Hoffman (right), C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sherrell Thompson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

All in a day's work as AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jennifer Mae Snyder, USAF, 31st Services Squadron (SVS), keeps the grill going for breakfast at the Dolimetti Dining Facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy

All in a day's work as AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jennifer Mae Snyder, U...

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: SSGT Norma J. Martinez, USAF Rele... More

Mister Alesandro Riccio screens US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Russel Kress in the passenger terminal at Aviano Air Base, Italy

Mister Alesandro Riccio screens US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC...

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: SSGT Norma J. Martinez, USAF Rele... More

Operating the controls in the cockpit of a fire truck, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Sayward Burns, with the 31st Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), puts out a fire on a simulated aircraft during a training exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy

Operating the controls in the cockpit of a fire truck, SENIOR AIRMAN (...

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: SSGT Norma J. Martinez, USAF Rele... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Gaylon Simmons, with the 31st Office of Strategic Services (OSS), completes a standard check of an AIM-120 AMRAAM Slammer missile on an F-16 Falcon, before performing a bomb loading demonstration for State Department SENIOR Seminar visitors, at Aviano Air Base, Italy

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Gaylon Simmons, with the 31st Office of Stra...

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: SSGT Norma J. Martinez, USAF Rele... More

Prior to their scheduled performance, the Italian National Aerobatics team called "Frecce Tricolore" performs a mini air show for the United States Air Force (USAF) personnel at Aviano Air Base

Prior to their scheduled performance, the Italian National Aerobatics ...

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: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St... More

The Italian National Aerobatics team called "Frecce Tricolore" performs a mini air show for the United States Air Force (USAF) personnel at Aviano Air Base, including this solo performance, prior to their scheduled performance

The Italian National Aerobatics team called "Frecce Tricolore" perform...

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: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St... More

The Italian National Aerobatics team called "Frecce Tricolore" performs a mini air show for the United States Air Force (USAF) personnel at Aviano Air Base prior to their scheduled performance

The Italian National Aerobatics team called "Frecce Tricolore" perform...

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: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St... More

Members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron (ACS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, reference their AIRMAN's Manual for a pop quiz following the self-aid and buddy care class during a Combat Challenge competition designed to hone their war fighting skills

Members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron (ACS), Aviano Air Base, Ital...

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: A1C Isaac G.L. Freeman, USAF Rele... More

Judges, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Gregory Hill, left and TSGT George Pacheco, from the 603rd Air Control Squadron (ACS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, evaluate the pallet building skills of a Logistics Team, part of exercise Combat Challenge

Judges, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Gregory Hill, left and TSGT George P...

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

From a camouflaged position US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Mark Jordan, 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), sites in on enemy forces using his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear, during Ground Combat Training (GCT) conducted at Aviano AB, Italy

From a camouflaged position US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G. L. Freeman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Previous

of 56

Next