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A U.S. Air Force pilot briefs Italian air force GEN Basilio Cottone, commander, 5th Allied Tactical Air Force, NATO, on an aircraft instrument panel

A U.S. Air Force pilot briefs Italian air force GEN Basilio Cottone, c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michael Lupo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A view of C-130 Hercules aircraft parked in line. The aircraft are assigned to the 37th Tactical Airlift Wing (TAW), which is undergoing an operational readiness inspection by the 435th TAW

A view of C-130 Hercules aircraft parked in line. The aircraft are ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Smoke pours from smoke grenades near a 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130E Hercules aircraft during a simulated attack, part of exercise Bluetail maneuvers, designed to test the operational readiness of the 435th Tactical Airlift Wing and wing tenant organizations

Smoke pours from smoke grenades near a 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BLUETAIL Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release ... More

A 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130E Hercules aircraft makes a grass strip landing at Drop Zone Juliet near Aviano Air Base during an evening training mission

A 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130E Hercules aircraft makes a gras...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

On a training mission, the crew of the 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130E Hercules aircraft prepares for a grass strip landing at Drop Zone Juliet near Aviano Air Base

On a training mission, the crew of the 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft rolls down a runway as it departs on a mission during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) exercise Display Determination '89

A 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft rolls down a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '89 Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. N... More

Drivers muster in the motor pool after arriving from Torrejon Air Base, Spain with the equipment of the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing (401st TFW). The 401st TFW has deployed to Aviano for a Salty Nation exercise

Drivers muster in the motor pool after arriving from Torrejon Air Base...

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

AIRMAN 1ST Class Dan Fochet, left, and SENIOR AIRMAN Keith Prestridge retrieve covers that will be placed on missiles as 53rd Fighter Squadron aircraft return from a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The press conference is taking place in the 5th ATAF headquarters

AIRMAN 1ST Class Dan Fochet, left, and SENIOR AIRMAN Keith Prestridge ...

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: SGT. Gary Coppage Release St... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Gary Ross of the 53rd Fightrer Squadron disarms an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on an F-15C Eagle aircraft that has just returned from a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

SENIOR AIRMAN Gary Ross of the 53rd Fightrer Squadron disarms an AIM-9...

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: SRA Janel Schroeder Release ... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Brian Ramey and SENIOR AIRMAN Angela Threadgill of the 603rd Command and Control Squadron work on a satellite dish during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 603rd will link its mobile radar system with airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft to track hundreds of flights in air space over Bosnia and Herzegovina

AIRMAN 1ST Class Brian Ramey and SENIOR AIRMAN Angela Threadgill of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Janel Schroeder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

LT. Shaffer of the 53rd Fighter Squadron performs a preflight check of his F-15C Eagle aircraft during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina

LT. Shaffer of the 53rd Fighter Squadron performs a preflight check of...

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: TECH. SGT. David Mcleod Rele... More

SRA James Foster, 110th Fighter Group, tests for stray voltage in the chaff and flares system of an A-10 Thunderbolt. 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

SRA James Foster, 110th Fighter Group, tests for stray voltage in the ...

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

Members from the 401st Transportation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy paint Small Unit Support Vehicles. Vehicles will be used this winter for troop transport as part of the U.N.'s task force in Macedonia, Croatia

Members from the 401st Transportation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Ita...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Paul Griffin Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A U.S. Air Force EF-111 Raven deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, from the 429th Electronic Combat Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, on a mission for the combat operation. The EF-111 Raven is designed to provide electronic countermeasures support for tactical air forces and will detect, sort, identify and nullify different enemy radar. The Raven is deployed in Aviano Air Base, Italy, from the 429th Electronic Combat Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico and is in support of the operation to enforce the no fly zone over Bosnia. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A U.S. Air Force EF-111 Raven deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A medium view of the main gate - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

A medium view of the main gate - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Robert Trawick Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

US Navy CAPT. Brian Hinkley, a pilot with the Navy EA-6 Shadowhawks, debriefs US Air Force LT. GEN. Mike Ryan at a mass hot wash following the rescue mission of CAPT. Scott O'Grady. CAPT. O'Grady's F-16 Fighting Falcon was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, while he was flying in support of Operation Deny Flight. After 6 days of evasion he was rescued by US Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed from the USS KEARSAGE (LHD-3).(Exact date unknown)

US Navy CAPT. Brian Hinkley, a pilot with the Navy EA-6 Shadowhawks, d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Air Force CAPT. Scott F. O'Grady, surrounded by US Flags, speaks to members of the press upon his arrival. CAPT. O'Grady's F-16 Fighting Falcon was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, while he was flying in support of Operation Deny Flight. After 6 days of evasion he was rescued by US Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed from the USS KEARSAGE (LHD-3). CAPT. O'Grady is attached to the 555th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing

US Air Force CAPT. Scott F. O'Grady, surrounded by US Flags, speaks to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron takes off prior to NATO air strikes on Serbian targets surrounding Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina

A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron take...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DELIBERATE FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Bruce Sherwoo... More

Weapons loaders from the 555th Fighter Squadron load a laser guided bomb system onto a US Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, for NATO airstrikes against the Bosnian Serbs

Weapons loaders from the 555th Fighter Squadron load a laser guided bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DELIBERATE FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul Caron Release... More

A right side view of a US Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 31st Fighter Wing, takes off for a mission in support of NATO airstrikes against the Bosnian Serbs

A right side view of a US Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DELIBERATE FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Dixie Trawick Rel... More

General (GEN) John Shalikashvili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, briefs personnel from all units deployed to the air base for this operation, about the latest information concerning the upcoming Bosnia peace talks. GEN Shalikashvili is visiting the air base to receive operational briefings and meet personnel who are involved in Operation DENY FLIGHT

General (GEN) John Shalikashvili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAF...

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: STAFF Sergeant Paul Caron Re... More

An F/A-18 from the Fixed Wing Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224th, MCB Beaufort, South Carolina, sits on the parking ramp at Aviano AB, Italy, and waits to participate in Operation Joint Endeavor

An F/A-18 from the Fixed Wing Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224th, MC...

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: TSGT Russ Pollanen Releas... More

A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft awaits clearance for takeoff from Aviano Air Base, Italy

A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft awaits clearance for takeoff ...

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

CAPT. Pete Siana, 510 Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, launches for a mission just after arming the missiles and 30mm cannon jutting out the nose of his deadly A-10 Thunderbolt II. He begins another mission to patrol the No-Fly-Zone

CAPT. Pete Siana, 510 Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

The 31st Fighter Wing Civil Engineers fire department personnel put out a fire as part of a base wide disaster response exercise in preparation for a possible mishap

The 31st Fighter Wing Civil Engineers fire department personnel put ou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALI SU AVIANO '96 AIR SHOW Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT Hill... More

The 31st Services Squadron brings realism to the exercise by throwing out body parts as part of a base wide disaster response exercise in preparation for a possible mishap

The 31st Services Squadron brings realism to the exercise by throwing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALI SU AVIANO '96 AIR SHOW Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Hil... More

The Italian Air Force fire department responds on the scene of a mock disaster as part of a base wide disaster response exercise in preparation for a possible mishap

The Italian Air Force fire department responds on the scene of a mock ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALI SU AVIANO '96 AIR SHOW Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Hil... More

A C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston AFB, SC, lifts off the runway heading to Bosnia. Exact Date Shot Unknown Published in AIRMAN Magazine August 1996

A C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

FA-18 Hornet assigned to the All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (VMFA (AW)-224), Beaufort Marine Station, South Carolina, prior to receiving an in-air refueling from a KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 305th Air Refueling Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, over the Strait of Gibraltar, in the Mediterranean Sea. The FA-18's are deploying to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of peacekeeping operations in the former Yugoslavia

FA-18 Hornet assigned to the All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Strait Of Gibraltar Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard T. Kaminsky, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A US Air Force F-16 Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, moves into the contact position during a night refueling mission while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil. The image was shot through a Starlight Night Vision Lens System

A US Air Force F-16 Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base...

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

U.S. Air Force Crew CHIEF A1C Ephraim Smallridge performs a pre-flight check of an A-10 Thunderbolt before a mission is flown against targets in Yugoslavia, (not shown) April 5,1999. The armament shown under the right wing of the A-10 is, left to right, two AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles; a pod of seven Hydra 70 rockets; and an AGM-65 maverick air-to-ground missiles. Smallride of Mount Vernon, Illinois, assigned to the 81st Fighter Squadron, Spandahelm Air Base, Germany is deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

U.S. Air Force Crew CHIEF A1C Ephraim Smallridge performs a pre-flight...

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

Air Force SSGT Jimmy Paz positions an engine for installation in an F-16 Fighting Falcon on April 7, 1999. Paz, of New Orleans, Lousiana, is deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spandahelm Air Base, Germany, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

Air Force SSGT Jimmy Paz positions an engine for installation in an F-...

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

United States Secretary of Defense, William Cohen, sits next to 31st Air Expeditionary Wing Commander BGEN Dan Leaf during a press conference Thursday at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Both men took time out of their busy schedules to meet with the men and women (not shown) serving in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

United States Secretary of Defense, William Cohen, sits next to 31st A...

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: TSGT James D. Green Release... More

A U.S. Air Force Weapons Load Team, using a MHU-83 B/E Lift Truck, load an AGM-65 Maverick missile on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, April 10, 1999. Members of the 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahelm Air Base, Germany, are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

A U.S. Air Force Weapons Load Team, using a MHU-83 B/E Lift Truck, loa...

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

AMN Jerry Herron (left), SRA Jason Chaffin (center), and SSGT Mark Nogel, 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, push a tool box across the flight line on Friday, April 10, 1999. SRA Chaffin, AMN Herron and SSGT Nogel are getting ready to reload the 30mm cannon of an A-10 Thunderbolt with armor piercing ammunition (not shown). SRA Chaffin, AMN Herron and SSGT Nogel are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

AMN Jerry Herron (left), SRA Jason Chaffin (center), and SSGT Mark Nog...

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

SSGT Mark Nogel, 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, loads an AGM-65 Maverick Missile on an A-10 Thunderbolt on Friday, April 10, 1999. The nose of the AGM-65 has a camera that the pilot (not shown) uses to guide the missile to the target. In the background and being supported by stanchions are three MK 82 Low-drag General Purpose Bombs and two AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. SSGT Nogel is deployed to Aviano AB, Italy, supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

SSGT Mark Nogel, 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

COL Orfeo Durigon, Italian Forces Commander welcomes GEN Wesley K. Clark, Supreme Allied Commander of Europe to Aviano Air Base, Italy. GEN Clark took time off to meet with US and NATO forces (not shown) and thank them for their hard work and dedication. This mission is in direction support of Operation Sustain Hope

COL Orfeo Durigon, Italian Forces Commander welcomes GEN Wesley K. Cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia Castillo Release ... More

SSGT Rob Anson, 78th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carlina, checks an AIM-120 missile after removing it from the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon (not shown) on Monday, April 19, 1999. The missile is being removed because it failed reliability tests. Anson is deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy to support NATO Operation Allied Force

SSGT Rob Anson, 78th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carl...

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

AMN Angela Padgett (left), SSGT Rob Anson (right) and A1C Michael Irick,78th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, remove an AIM-120 missile from the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Monday, April 19, 1999. AMN Padgett is at the controls of a munitions loader, MHU-83 B/E Lift Truck. The missile is being removed because it failed reliability tests. Padgett, Anson and Irick are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy to support NATO Operation Allied Force

AMN Angela Padgett (left), SSGT Rob Anson (right) and A1C Michael Iric...

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

Two United States Air Forces Europe F-16Cs fly in formation during a mission in support of NATO Operation Allied Force. The F-16s 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-16s 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 A-10A "Warthog", from the 52nd Fighter Wing, 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdhalem Air Base, Germany, in flight during a NATO Operation Allied Force combat mission. The A-10 "Tank Killer" munitions include 250 pound iron bombs, ALQ-131 electronic jamming pod, 2.75 inch "Zuni" rockets, AGM-65D "Maverick" missiles, and a 30mm cannon mounted in the nose. The A-10As, deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, are specially designed for close air support of ground forces

A U.S. Air Force A-10A "Warthog", from the 52nd Fighter Wing, 81st Fig...

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

F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and his weapon system officer assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, talk about the mission before they take off on Wednesday, April 28, 1999. The F-15 is loaded with a GBU-28 laser guided bomb (not shown) that will be used against targets (not shown) in Yugoslavia. The GBU-28 is a 4000 pound bomb that is designed to penetrate hardened targets before exploding. It's the first time the F-15 has employed the GBU-28 operationally. Members of the 494th FS are deployed to Aviano AB, Italy supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and his weapon system officer assigned to the...

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

A Spanish Air Force EF-18A Hornet moves into position behind an Air Combat Command KC-135R Stratotanker (not shown) of the 22nd Air Refueling Squadron during a NATO Operation Allied Force Combat Mission. The versatility of the KC-135 Stratotanker is clearly demonstrated by its ability to adapt quickly to each mission. This mission required that the tanker attach a refueling drogue (not shown) to the end of its refueling boom (not shown) so that NATO aircraft fitted with a refueling probe could refuel. The EF-18A Hornets carries AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wingtip rails, MK 82 500 pound Laser Guided Bombs in the middle of the wings and 350 gallon underwing drop tanks to extend mission...

A Spanish Air Force EF-18A Hornet moves into position behind an Air Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Spanish Air Force EF-18A Hornet moves into position behind an Air Combat Command KC-135R Stratotanker (not shown) of the 22nd... More

GEN Wesley Clark, Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, visits the Navy and Marine maintainers of the of the EA-6B Prowlers (not shown), 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, visits the Navy ...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Jerome Mack, a 31st Security Forces Squadron Patrolman and Desk Sergeant, discusses security issues with AIRMAN Shane D. Watts (left), and Spanish-deployed security forces SPECIALIST Soldado Mauel Ver Jimenez. This photograph is part of the story in the July, 1999 AIRMAN Magazine article "Fighting the War from "Home"

SENIOR AIRMAN Jerome Mack, a 31st Security Forces Squadron Patrolman a...

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: MSGT Keith Reed Release Sta... More

Left side front view medium aerial shot as US Air Force F-16's from Aviano Air Base, Italy; are escorted to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida by KC-135's (Not shown). The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed to MacDill due to temperary closure of Aviano's airfield

Left side front view medium aerial shot as US Air Force F-16's from Av...

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

Right side front view medium aerial shot as a US Air Force F-16 from Aviano Air Base, Italy; are escorted to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida by KC-135's (Not shown). The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed to MacDill due to temperary closure of Aviano's airfield. An AIM-9 "Sidewinder" Missile is seen on the left wing tip

Right side front view medium aerial shot as a US Air Force F-16 from A...

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

GEN Wesley Clark, Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, meets with members of the 510th Fighter Squadron and the 555th Fighter Squadron who are 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, meets with membe...

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

Straight on rear view, medium close-up shot as US Air Force AIRMAN Keamon Combs, crew chief with the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, marshals a F-16 Falcon prior to takeoff at the MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Deployed Complex Unit

Straight on rear view, medium close-up shot as US Air Force AIRMAN Kea...

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 Release Status:... More

US Air Force C-130 Hercules Transport planes from the 86th Air Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany wait for paratroopers (Not shown) to board for a coalition airborne assault in support of VENETO RESCUE 2000 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Veneto Rescue is a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) that simulates the extraction of American citizens and designated third-country nationals from a fictitious, politically troubled country

US Air Force C-130 Hercules Transport planes from the 86th Air Wing, R...

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: SRA Delia A. Castillo, USAF... More

Left side profile medium close-up shot as US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Paul Gillum, 31st Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Trainer, is the lead instuctor for the firing range. SrA Gillum is responsible for safety and accuracy while testing the M-16 trainees

Left side profile medium close-up shot as US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN P...

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

Straight on medium wide angle shot as the Maintenance Group, 191st Turkish Air Unit "Kobra" is deployed to Aviano in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization operation Joint Forge. The troops line up in a "V" formation in front of a Turkish Air Force F-16C

Straight on medium wide angle shot as the Maintenance Group, 191st Tur...

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

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jeremy Wells and USAF AIRMAN First Class Roland Rees, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, fix a loose guide pin on a nozzle fairing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft that needed to be repaired

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jeremy Wells and USAF AIRMAN First Class R...

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

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Bill Seighman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, USAF Corporal Joeseph Paul and USAF Major Ted McClegkey, 16th Air Force, Aviano Air Base, Italy, build a swing set for Bosnian refugee children at Camp Kozina, Slovenia. Members of H.E.A.R.T., Humanitarian Essential Aid Relief Team aid Eastern European refugees and other displaced persons, through assessment of needs and collection and distribution of resources

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Bill Seighman, 31st Maintenance Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Kozina Country: Slovenia (SVN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

STAFF sergeant John Papadopoulos, an aircraft mechanic with the Hellinic Air Force, 114th Composite Group, 331st Tactical Fighter Wing, Greece, assists Captain Stefanos Ampouleris as he straps into his Mirage 2000 Fighter. The Hellinic unit is at Aviano Air Base, to train with the 510th Fighter Squadron. The Mirages provide valuable dissimilar training allowing 510th Fighter pilots the opportunity to train against other types of aircraft.(Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-01805 or search 000816-F-4728F-003)

STAFF sergeant John Papadopoulos, an aircraft mechanic with the Hellin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... 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-01-03250 or search 000823-F-5891C-002)

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

Members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, convoy 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

Members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO AIR MEETTACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY EXERCISE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Castillo, USAF Release S... More

US Air Force CHIEF Bill Barry, Superintendent of Operations, 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, ignites a tent heater in a command tent. 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 CHIEF Bill Barry, Superintendent of Operations, 603rd Air...

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

An F-16 from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, arrives at Kuchyna Air Base in Slovakia. This marks the first time that a fighter squadron has deployed to the Slovakian Republic

An F-16 from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, arriv...

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

From left-to right, United States Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Roach, StaffSergeant Michael Marriott, and loader driver, SRA Wade Hiens, all Armament Systems journeyman, 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, upload a BDU-50 (Bomb Dummy Unit) onto an F-16C Fighting Falcon, in preparation for the final taining sortie of the day. Training Exercise Iron Claw, Kuchyna AB, Slovakia, 12 September 2000

From left-to right, United States Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Roach...

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

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Keith Gedick (left), Non Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC), 31st Transportation Squadron shows SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Steve Noriega how to check ignition spark on a vehicle engine, during the 3-5 level upgrade training program, at Aviano AB, Italy. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0315135 or search 000914F4581B002)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Keith Gedick (left), Non Com...

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 Marie Boom, USAF Release Stat... More

Paola Mascot (left), Special Olympics Athlete and US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Diana Contreras, Computer Systems Apprentice, 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, share a tender moment after completion of a track/field event. Aviano's Community Special Games is an annual amateur sports competition organized in the spirit of the Special Olympics

Paola Mascot (left), Special Olympics Athlete and US Air Force AIRMAN ...

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

The Honorable Carol DiBattiste, Under Secretary of the Air Force, is interviewed by Aviano Air Base newspaper editor US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Heather Columbo. Ms DiBattiste stopped at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to meet with troops and families. The Under Secretary of the Air Force talked about recruiting and retention

The Honorable Carol DiBattiste, Under Secretary of the Air Force, is i...

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

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Kenneth Engal, Dock CHIEF for the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, scans through a Technical Order looking up part numbers for ordering information 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 Technical Sergeant Kenneth Engal, Dock CHIEF for the 555t...

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

From L to R; US Air Force Major General Robert J. Courter, Jr., Director of DeCA (Defense Commissary Agency), USAF Brigadier General Dan Darnell, Commander 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, MGEN Charles J. Wax, Commander of AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service) and Lieutenant General Ronald E. Keys, Commander 16th Air Force, prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Base Exchange and Commissary on November 7th, 2000. The new facility has 45,000sq feet of floor space, roughly three times the size of the old facility

From L to R; US Air Force Major General Robert J. Courter, Jr., Direct...

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

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft pilot's from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, get ready to launch from Sidi Slimane Air Base, Morocco. 160 people deployed to Morocco in support of Exercise AFRICAN EAGLE. African Eagle is a biannual exercise designed to practice dissimilar air to air training with the Royal Moroccan Air Force

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft pilot's from the 555th Fighter Squadron,...

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

Brigadier General Dan Darnell, the 31st Fighter Wing Commander, Aviano Air Base, Italy, welcomes the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, General Richard B. Myers

Brigadier General Dan Darnell, the 31st Fighter Wing Commander, Aviano...

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 Ann-Marie Boom, USAF Release ... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Robert L. Yates and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Hood, USAF, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, 31ST Civil Engineer Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy off load a AM-30 100-pound general-purpose bomb, dating from the Second World War, at Maniago Range in Italy. The unexploded ordnance was uncovered by construction worker while digging trenches for waterlines during Aviano 2000 (AV2K) construction

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Robert L. Yates and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rober...

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

Dr. Kyle Odom, 31st Dental Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a root canal on Blitz, a Dutch Shepherd military working dog from 31st SFS K-9 division Aviano AB, Italy. This unusual procedure was a first for the Aviano veterinarian clinic. Odom, a human dentist who specializes in root canals, was called upon to perform this procedure due to the limited dental training vets receive in endodontics (root canals). Odom and his staff worked closely with veterinarian Army Captain Mark Smith on this joint venture. Blitz damaged his lower right canine near the gum line on a hard bite sleeve during training. A successful root canal was performed to prevent an abscess and extreme pain for ...

Dr. Kyle Odom, 31st Dental Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Dr. Kyle Odom, 31st Dental Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a root canal on Blitz, a Dutch Shepherd military working ... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Ray Angel and US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Stephanie Branscomb both from the 31st Medical Group, Aviano Air Base, Italy, secure the inner liner to a temper tent the 31st Med Group has erected along with members of the New Jersey Army National Guard to be used for real world sick call treatment of military members supporting the multinational training exercise 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 ...

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Ray Angel and US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Staff Sergeant Ray Angel and US Air Force Senior Airman Stephanie Branscomb both from the 31st Medical Group, Avia... More

Mr. Bob Traurig, US Ambassador to the exercise country "Anglia" discusses progress of the exercise with US Army Lieutenant Colonel Michael Cowan, CHIEF Exercise Controller of Demonstrators deployed with the US Army Reserves NCS during the multinational training exercise 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 involves over 34 aircraft and 1,100 participants ...

Mr. Bob Traurig, US Ambassador to the exercise country "Anglia" discus...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Mr. Bob Traurig, US Ambassador to the exercise country "Anglia" discusses progress of the exercise with US Army Lieutenant Colo... More

A Navy MH-53 Helicopter from HC4 Black Stallions, Sigonella Naval Air Station, Sicily lands near the American embassy in the exercise country "Anglia" to evacuate US civilians and foreign national non-combatants during the multinational training exercise 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 involves over 34 aircraft and 1,100 participants from military ...

A Navy MH-53 Helicopter from HC4 Black Stallions, Sigonella Naval Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Navy MH-53 Helicopter from HC4 Black Stallions, Sigonella Naval Air Station, Sicily lands near the American embassy in the ex... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class John McKivitz, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, deployed to Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia, perfoms an operational check on the air refueling door on the spine of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 555th Fighter Squadron

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class John McKivitz, 31st Maintenance Squadr...

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

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Broderick, Commander of the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, gives a Slovakian youth a tour of the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at an open house at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia. The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed to Slovakia with 220 personnel from Aviano to take part in weapons training

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Broderick, Commander of the 555...

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

AIRMAN (AMN), James Burke, USAF, Fire Protection Specialists, 31ST Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Protection Flight, walks the water out of a fire hose before loading it onto the P-24 Structural Pumper Fire Truck during a fire fighters training course at Aviano AB, Italy

AIRMAN (AMN), James Burke, USAF, Fire Protection Specialists, 31ST Civ...

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Paul Hine (top), USAF, Fire Protection SPECIALIST, 31ST Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Fire Protection Flight, Aviano AB, Italy instructs personnel on the operation of the P-23 Airport and Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle, during a recurring drivers training course

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Paul Hine (top), USAF, Fire Protection SPECIALI...

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

AIRMAN First Class Brandon Wedmore, a Fuels SPECIALIST in the Fuels Distribution element of the 31st Supply Squadron's POL (Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perfoms the necessary fill stand operations for filling an R-11 Fuel Truck with JP8+100 jet fuel

AIRMAN First Class Brandon Wedmore, a Fuels SPECIALIST in the Fuels Di...

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

ROLL OUT!  C-130's Hercules of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air base, Germany, known as the Blue-Tailed Fly's , sit ready on the active taxiway at Aviano Air Base, Italy, in preparation for a training drop in support of the 5th Southern European Task Force (SETAF)

ROLL OUT! C-130's Hercules of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air bas...

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

On her first European visit, the First Lady of the United States visited Aviano Air Base, Italy Friday to promote the Troops to Teachers program. Mrs. Laura Bush spoke to more than 500 people in Hangar One about the rewards of teaching America's children and the need for qualified teachers nationwide. Currently 4,000 former military members have become teachers through the Troops to Teachers Program. USAF PHOTO by TSgt Dave Ahlschwede

On her first European visit, the First Lady of the United States visit...

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

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

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

At Aviano Air Base Italy, United States Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, General Michael E. Ryan, (left), is briefed by Navy Seabee, Commander David Kelley, (right), Resident Officer In Charge of Construction, on the Aviano 2000 Program. The General walked through the ongoing construction of the new DODDS elementary school during the brief. Aviano 2000 is a 10-year, 530 million-dollar contract construction project to modernize Aviano Air Base facilities to sustain air operations well into the 21st Century

At Aviano Air Base Italy, United States Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, Gene...

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

MASTER Sergeant Jerry Lewis, USAF, 152nd Medical Squadron, Nevada Air National Guard, Reno, Nevada, examines and cleans Yesim Poulin's teeth for an annual check-up. Members of the 152nd Medical Squadron deployed to Aviano for their two-week annual training

MASTER Sergeant Jerry Lewis, USAF, 152nd Medical Squadron, Nevada Air ...

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

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

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), and his Colt 5...

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

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

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: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

At Aviano Air Base, Italy personnel practice decontamination procedures of protective gear during a Local Salty Nation (LSN) Exercise. Wing personnel are engaged in a LSN exercise to prepare for an upcoming NATO Tactical Evaluation Inspection

At Aviano Air Base, Italy personnel practice decontamination procedure...

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: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Rele... More

Personnel from the 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, off-load M939A2, and M923, 5 Ton Trucks, from vehicle rail cars at a rail yard in Herning, Denmark

Personnel from the 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Herning Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede Release Status: Released to Public C... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Scott Batson, USAF, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, Weapons Load crewmember preps two inert 1,000lb CBU-89 Gator Mine training munition prior to loading them onto 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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Harre, (left), USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, conventional maintenance crewchief, with assistance guides MK-82 bombs over to the MHU-110 munitions handling trailer for transport

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Harre, (left), USAF, 31st Maintenance Squa...

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 J. Hannen, USAF Release Statu... More

A new "One plus One" dormitory goes up in the Aviano Air Base flightline area as Aviano 2000, a $535 million dollar NATO/USAF construction project, progress. This dormitory project consists of four 3-story buildings totaling over 148,000 square feet. These modern facilities will provide lodging for 408 enlisted personnel. The floor plan is based on the US Air Forces new 1+1 concept that provides individual sleeping quarters with a shared kitchen and bathroom. This construction initiative is greatly increasing the Aviano community "Quality of Life" as many new facilities are brought on line

A new "One plus One" dormitory goes up in the Aviano Air Base flightli...

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: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Rele... More

After the ACES II ejection seat and canopy is reinstalled, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Mike Mathias, (left), USAF, and A1C Eric Linder, 31st Maintenance Squadron - Egress, Aviano Air Base, Italy perform a 5-8 pre-installation inspection on an aircraft canopy. 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

After the ACES II ejection seat and canopy is reinstalled, AIRMAN Firs...

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

An Entry Controller from the 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, remains vigilant in ensuring the security of Aviano AB and its members by thoroughly checking individual identification at the Entry Control Point during the heightened awareness while Operation ENDURING FREEDOM continues

An Entry Controller from the 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air...

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

Timed by STAFF Sergeant Robert Mikens, USAF, 31st Services Squadron (SVS), AIRMAN First Class John Peaveler, USAF, 603rd Air Control Squadron (ACS), crosses the finish line first with a time of 14:17 in 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

Timed by STAFF Sergeant Robert Mikens, USAF, 31st Services Squadron (S...

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

Wayne Newton,"Mr. Las Vegas,"Chairman of the USO Celebrity Circle and Bo Derek perform 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

Wayne Newton,"Mr. Las Vegas,"Chairman of the USO Celebrity Circle and ...

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 (SRA) Jennifer C. Hanaway, USAF 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Aviano AB, Italy work on circuit card assemblies while participating in the Micro Miniature/Miniature Electronic Repair Program, offered by Detachment 17 of the 372nd Training Squadron, at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jennifer C. Hanaway, USAF 31st Maintenance Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Karen Z. Silcott, USAF Release Stat... More

Members of the 31st Security Forces, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy perform 100% vehicle and personnel Anti-Terrorism procedures 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

Members of the 31st Security Forces, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Bas...

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

Lakya, part of the 31st Security Forces Squadron's (SFS) military working dog team at Aviano AB, Italy, sniffs a trailer during a bomb detection exercise. The eight-year-old Belgian Malamois is one of several working dogs housed at the base for security use

Lakya, part of the 31st Security Forces Squadron's (SFS) military work...

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, and his dog, Lakya, 31st Security Forces Squadron's (SFS) military dog team, Aviano AB, Italy, inspect a mail bag during a recent exercise. The Belgian Malamois is one of several dogs in the unit utilized for bomb detection on the base

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dominic Vecchi, USAF, and his dog, Lakya, 31st S...

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

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jerome Spears, a member of the 31st Supply Squadron (SS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, checks the contents of a standard 'C' bag, used for chemical warfare protection, during a recent mobility exercise

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jerome Spears, a member of the 31st Supply Sq...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) Victor Maggio, Dentist and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Carmen Hill, a Dental Assistant, with the 31st Dental Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform a wisdom tooth extraction

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) Victor Maggio, Dentist and SENIOR 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 Sherrell Thompson, USAF Relea... More

Part of Project 2000, an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter sits on a monument pedestal at the new Aviano Air Base, main gate, in Italy

Part of Project 2000, an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter sits on a monume...

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

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