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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Pad 39A area, Mission STS-117 crew members receive instruction on emergency egress using the slidewire basket system during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Here, Mission Specialists Steven Swanson (left) and Danny Olivas (right) practice exiting from the slidewire basket. The TCDT also includes M-113 armored personnel carrier training, and a simulated launch countdown. The mission payload aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis is the S3/S4 integrated truss structure, along with a third set of solar arrays and batteries. The crew of six astronauts will install the truss to continue assembly of the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd0494

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Pad 39A area, Mission STS-117 crew members receive instruction on emergency egress using the slidewire basket system during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test act More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training. Seen in the back are Mission Specialist Alvin Drew, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and educator astronaut and Mission Specialist Barbara R. Morgan. They and other crew members are at Kennedy for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown. The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7. NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1894

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training. Seen in the back are Mission Specialist Alvin More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Astronaut E. Michael Fincke is ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. Fincke is a backup crew member for the International Space Station Expedition 4 crew, who are flying on Space Shuttle Endeavour as part of mission STS-108. Both the mission crew and Expedition 4 crews are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT includes emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. The 11-day mission will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. STS-108 is scheduled to launch Nov. 29 KSC-01PP1658

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Astronaut E. Michael Fincke is ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. Fincke is a backup crew member for the International Space Station Expedition 4 crew, wh More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-130 Mission Specialist Kathryn Hire takes her crew and instructor for a ride in an M113 armored personnel carrier during driving practice. Left of Hire is the instructor, Battalion Chief David Seymour. An M113 is kept at the foot of the launch pad in case an emergency egress from the vicinity of the pad is needed. The crew members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-130 mission are at Kennedy for training related to their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test. The primary payload on STS-130 is the International Space Station's Node 3, Tranquility, a pressurized module that will provide room for many of the station's life support systems. Attached to one end of Tranquility is a cupola, a unique work area with six windows on its sides and one on top. Endeavour's launch is targeted for Feb. 7. For information on the STS-130 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts130/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-1298

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-130 Mission Specialist Kathryn Hire takes her crew and instructor for a ride in an M113 armored personnel carrier during driving practice. L More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani is ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. He and other crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour KSC-01PP1653

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani is ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. He and other crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonst More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-130 Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson takes his crew and instructor for a ride in an M113 armored personnel carrier during driving practice. Left of Robinson is the instructor, Battalion Chief David Seymour. An M113 is kept at the foot of the launch pad in case an emergency egress from the vicinity of the pad is needed. The crew members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-130 mission are at Kennedy for training related to their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test. The primary payload on STS-130 is the International Space Station's Node 3, Tranquility, a pressurized module that will provide room for many of the station's life support systems. Attached to one end of Tranquility is a cupola, a unique work area with six windows on its sides and one on top. Endeavour's launch is targeted for Feb. 7. For information on the STS-130 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts130/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-1300

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-130 Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson takes his crew and instructor for a ride in an M113 armored personnel carrier during driving practic More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 6 crew member Nikolai Budarin stands ready for a practice drive in an M-113 armored personnel carrier during emergency egress training at the pad, one of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities in preparation for launch. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. The Expedition 6 crew will travel on Space Shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station to replace Expedition 5, returning to Earth after 4 months. The primary payloads on mission STS-113 are the first port truss segment, P1, and the Crew and Equipment Translation Aid (CETA) Cart B. Once delivered, the P1 truss will remain stowed until flight 12A.1 in 2003 when it will be attached to the central truss segment, S0, on the Space Station. Launch is scheduled for Nov. 10, 2002. KSC-02pd1560

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 6 crew member Nikolai Budarin stands ready for a practice drive in an M-113 armored personnel carrier during emergency egress training at the pad, one of the Terminal Co More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, STS-123 Mission Specialist Robert L. Behnken takes time out from driving practice of the M-113 armored personnel carrier to pose for a photo. The crew members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-123 mission will each practice driving the M-113 in turn as part of his training on emergency egress procedures. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch. The STS-123 crew is at Kennedy for a full launch dress rehearsal, known as the terminal countdown demonstration test or TCDT. Endeavour's seven astronauts arrived at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility in their T-38 training aircraft between 10:45 and 10:58 a.m. EST. The terminal countdown demonstration test provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. Endeavour is targeted to launch March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT on a 16-day mission to the International Space Station. On the mission, Endeavour and its crew will deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0470

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, STS-123 Mission Specialist Robert L. Behnken takes time out from driving practice of the M-113 armored personnel carrier to pose f More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Pilot Gregory C. Johnson is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The crew members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission will each practice driving the M-113 in turn as part of their training on emergency egress procedures. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch. The crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for a dress launch rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. It provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization, emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. The STS-125 mission aboard space shuttle Atlantis to service NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is targeted to launch Oct. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Pilot Gregory C. Johnson is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The crew members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission will each practice driving More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-134 Mission Specialist Greg Chamitoff, left, and Commander Mark Kelly take a break from training on the M113 armored personnel carrier at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. An M113 is kept at the foot of the launch pad in case an emergency exit from the pad is needed and every shuttle crew is trained on driving the vehicle before launch. Endeavour's six crew members are at Kennedy for the launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training. Targeted to launch April 19 at 7:48 p.m. EDT, they will deliver the Express Logistics Carrier-3, Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS), a high-pressure gas tank, additional spare parts for the Dextre robotic helper and micrometeoroid debris shields to the space station. This will be the final spaceflight for Endeavour. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts134/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-2552

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-134 Mission Specialist Greg Chamitoff, left, and Commander Mark Kelly take a break from training on the M113 armored personnel carrier at NA More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Dave Williams, who represents the Canadian Space Agency, gets ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training. Behind him is Mission Specialist Barbara R. Morgan. They and other crew members are at Kennedy for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown. The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7. NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1895

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Dave Williams, who represents the Canadian Space Agency, gets ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit tr More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crew members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 mission go for a ride in an M-113 armored personnel carrier with Battalion Chief David Seymour. An M-113 is kept at the foot of the launch pad in case an emergency egress from the vicinity of the pad is needed, and training on the vehicle is part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). TCDT provides each shuttle crew and launch team an opportunity to participate in various simulated activities, including equipment familiarization and a launch countdown. Space shuttle Discovery and its STS-133 crew will deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 1 at 4:40 p.m. For more information on the STS-133 mission, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-5109

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crew members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 mission go for a ride in an M-113 armored personnel carrier with Battalion Chief David Se More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 39, members of the STS-117 crew are instructed in the operation of an M-113 armored personnel carrier by the astronaut rescue team. The astronauts on the STS-117 crew are participating in M-113 armored personnel carrier training during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, a dress rehearsal for their launch, targeted for March 15. The M-113 could be used to move the crew away from the launch pad quickly in the event of an emergency. The TCDT also includes pad emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. The mission payload aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis is the S3/S4 integrated truss structure, along with a third set of solar arrays and batteries. The crew of six astronauts will install the truss to continue assembly of the station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd0477

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 39, members of the STS-117 crew are instructed in the operation of an M-113 armored personnel carrier by the astronaut rescue team. The astronauts on the STS-117 More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-127 Mission Specialist Tim Kopra is happy to have successfully driven the M-113 armored personnel carrier, which is part of the training on emergency egress procedures. The crew members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-127 mission are taking turns driving the M-113. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch. The crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes the emergency egress training and equipment familiarization. The STS-127 mission is the final of three flights dedicated to the assembly of the Japanese Kibo laboratory complex. Endeavour's launch is targeted for June 13. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-3379

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-127 Mission Specialist Tim Kopra is happy to have successfully driven the M-113 armored personnel carrier, which is part of the training on emergency egress procedures. The crew membe More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Battalion Chief David Seymour provides supervision while space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members participate in M113 armored personnel carrier training at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Driving the M113 is Pilot Doug Hurley; seated are Mission Specialist Sandy Magnus (background right) and Commander Chris Ferguson. An M113 is kept at the foot of the launch pad in case an emergency exit from the launch pad is needed and every shuttle crew is trained on driving the vehicle before launch. The STS-135 crew is at Kennedy to participate in a launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training. Atlantis and its crew are targeted to lift off July 8, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-4666

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Battalion Chief David Seymour provides supervision while space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members participate in M113 armored personnel carrier training at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The STS-125 crew members listen to instructions for driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. From left are Mission Specialists John Grunsfeld, Megan McArthur, Michael Good, Mike Massimino and Gregory C. Johnson. The crew members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission will each practice driving the M-113 in turn as part of their training on emergency egress procedures. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch. The crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for a dress launch rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. It provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization, emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. The STS-125 mission aboard space shuttle Atlantis to service NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is targeted to launch Oct. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2807

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The STS-125 crew members listen to instructions for driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. From left are Mission Specialists John Grunsfeld, Megan McArthur, Michael Good, Mike Mas More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Mission Specialist Megan McArthur is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The crew members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission will each practice driving the M-113 in turn as part of their training on emergency egress procedures. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch. The crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for a dress launch rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. It provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization, emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. The STS-125 mission aboard space shuttle Atlantis to service NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is targeted to launch Oct. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2811

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Mission Specialist Megan McArthur is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The crew members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission will each practice More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Mission Specialist Steve Swanson is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier used for emergency escape, if needed, from the launch pad. The crew members are at Kennedy for prelaunch preparation known as terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. The crew of space shuttle Discovery is targeted to launch on the STS-119 mission Feb. 12. During Discovery's 14-day mission, the crew will install the S6 truss segment and solar arrays to the starboard side of the International Space Station, completing the station's truss, or backbone. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-1207

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Mission Specialist Steve Swanson is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier used for emergency escape, if needed, More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy is ready for her practice run driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Melroy and the rest of the crew are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. Mission STS-112 aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to launch no earlier than Oct. 2, between 2 and 6 p.m. EDT. STS-112 is the 15th assembly mission to the International Space Station. Atlantis will be carrying the S1 Integrated Truss Structure, the first starboard truss segment. The S1 will be attached to the central truss segment, S0, during the 11-day mission. KSC-02pd1313

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy is ready for her practice run driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Melroy and the rest of the crew are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstrati More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier used for emergency escape, if needed, from the launch pad. Wakata represents the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The crew members are at Kennedy for prelaunch preparation known as terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. The crew of space shuttle Discovery is targeted to launch on the STS-119 mission Feb. 12. During Discovery's 14-day mission, the crew will install the S6 truss segment and solar arrays to the starboard side of the International Space Station, completing the station's truss, or backbone. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-1204

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier used for emergency escape, if needed, More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, STS-123 crew members are instructed on the use of the M-113 armored personnel carrier from Capt. George Hoggard, astronaut rescue team leader. The crew members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-123 mission will each practice driving the M-113 in turn as part of his training on emergency egress procedures. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch. The STS-123 crew is at Kennedy for a full launch dress rehearsal, known as the terminal countdown demonstration test or TCDT. Endeavour's seven astronauts arrived at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility in their T-38 training aircraft between 10:45 and 10:58 a.m. EST. The terminal countdown demonstration test provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. Endeavour is targeted to launch March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT on a 16-day mission to the International Space Station. On the mission, Endeavour and its crew will deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0466

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, STS-123 crew members are instructed on the use of the M-113 armored personnel carrier from Capt. George Hoggard, astronaut rescue More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington is at the wheel of an M-113 armored personnel carrier during emergency egress training at the pad. He is accompanied by (left) Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria and Commander James Wetherbee. The crew is preparing for the mission aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, which is scheduled to launch Nov. 10, by taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown.. The primary payloads on mission STS-113 are the first port truss segment, P1, and the Crew and Equipment Translation Aid (CETA) Cart B. Once delivered, the P1 truss will remain stowed until flight 12A.1 in 2003 when it will be attached to the central truss segment, S0, on the Space Station. Also onboard Space Shuttle Endeavour will be the Expedition 6 crew who will replace Expedition 5, returning to Earth after 4 months. KSC-02pd1551

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington is at the wheel of an M-113 armored personnel carrier during emergency egress training at the pad. He is accompanied by (left) Mission Sp More

Photograph of a Member of the 3rd Platoon Resting inside a M-133 Armored Personnel Carrier

Original caption: On 8 Jan. 1967, "C" Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Mech Inf. Bde., 25th Inf. Div., operated as a blocking force on Operation Cedar Falls in the Filhol Plantation by the Saigon River, ten (10) miles northea More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew members listen to instructions about the M-113 armored personnel carrier they are sitting in used for emergency escape from Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialist Steve Bowen and Pilot Eric Boe; astronaut rescue team leader Capt. George Hoggard; and Mission Specialists Shane Kimbrough, Sandra Magnus and Donald Pettit. The crew is at Kennedy for pre-launch preparation known as Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3371

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew members listen to instructions about the M-113 armored personnel carrier they are sitting in used for emergency escape from L More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Commander Brent Jett is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Behind him are seen Mission Specialists Daniel Burbank and Steven MacLean, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-115 crew are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities such as the M-113 training. They will also practice emergency egress from the launch pad and take part in a simulated launch countdown. Liftoff of mission STS-115 aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled in a window beginning Aug. 27. Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston KSC-06pd1761

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Commander Brent Jett is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Behind him are seen Mission Specialists Daniel Burbank and Steven MacLean, who repres More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Pilot Tony Antonelli is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier used for emergency escape, if needed, from Launch Pad 39A. The crew members are at Kennedy for prelaunch preparation known as terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. The crew of space shuttle Discovery is targeted to launch on the STS-119 mission Feb. 12. During Discovery's 14-day mission, the crew will install the S6 truss segment and solar arrays to the starboard side of the International Space Station, completing the station's truss, or backbone. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-1202

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Pilot Tony Antonelli is ready to practice driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier used for emergency escape, if needed, from Launc More

US Army soldiers man an M113A1 armored personnel carrier during a field training exercise

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US Army soldiers man an M557A1 armored command vehicle, right, and an M113 armored personnel carrier during a field training exercise

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Army troops rush out of an armored personnel carrier during a training exercise

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A left side view of a Soviet BMP armored personnel carrier. (Substandard image)

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Members of the 86th Engineer Detachment search for an armored personnel carrier (APC) that sank in the Cowhouse River in approximately 40 feet of water during the joint services Operation Gallant Crew '77

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An armored personnel carrier (APC) crosses the Cowhouse River during the joint services Operation Gallant Crew '77

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SPEC. 4 Alfred Martinez, mechanic from the 17th Engineers, 1ST Cavalry, stands on top of his partially submerged armored personnel carrier (APC) waiting to be rescued during the joint services Operation Gallant Crew '77

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Members of the 86th Engineer Detachment prepares to rescue the driver and recover a partially submerged armored personnel carrier (APC) during the joint services Operation Gallant Crew '77

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Members of the 86th Engineer Detachment stand near an M-578 armored recovery vehicle as lines are attached to a partially submerged armored personnel carrier (APC) (not visible) during recovery operations. The APC sank while crossing the Cowhouse River during the joint services Operation Gallant Crew `77

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An inert Mark 84 (GBU-10) laser guided bomb homes in on an armored personnel carrier (APC) during tests

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Two U.S. Army military policemen on patrol in a V-100 armored personnel carrier

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An M113 armored personnel carrier and an M60 main battle tank on maneuvers during a field training exercise

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An M113A1 armored personnel carrier and an M60 main battle tank on maneuvers during a field training exercise

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US Army soldiers man an M113A1 armored personnel carrier during a field training exercise

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

US Army soldiers man an M113A1 armored personnel carrier during a field training exercise

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Members of the 11th Armored Cavalry deploy from an M113A1 armored personnel carrier during an exercise at the border between East and West Germany. On the right is an M551 Sheridan light tank and in the background is an observation post

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Security policemen leave an armored personnel carrier on the run to defend an OV-10 Bronco aircraft during an operational readiness inspection. The policemen are from the 51st Security Police Squadron. Bi-monthly Aerospace Audio Visual Service PHOTO Contest, B&W Entry, Jul. 1980

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Curt Eddings Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Korean 1LT Lee Young Nam operates an M-60 machine gun on an armored personnel carrier (APC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Marvin Lynchard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

A security policeman patrols the area in an armored personnel carrier (APC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Marvin Lynchard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

Green Beret troops move a tracked personnel carrier, called a Snow Cat, from a C-130 Hercules aircraft, in a runway assault practice during a snowstorm. The practice session is part of exercise Brim Frost '81. The Green Beret troops are assigned to Co. C, 2nd Bn., 7th Special Forces

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '81 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

SGT. John Glen and SPEC. 4 Olin of the South Carolina Army National Guard, set up an ambush with the support of an M-113 armored personnel carrier positioned behind them

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. M. W. Rowe Release Status: Released More

A South Carolina National Guardsman sits in his M-113 armored personnel carrier in support of an ambush during a field exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. M. W. Rowe Release Status: Released More

Soldiers aboard an M-113 armored personnel carrier prepare to move out in field practice during Exercise Sentry Castle '81. The soldiers are assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division, U.S. Army

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SENTRY CASTLE '81 Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIRMAN More

American troops, aboard an M113 armored personnel carrier, wave a "white flag" during their participation in Exercise BRIGHT STAR '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Uncheon Base Camp, South Korea....Soldiers of the Army's 2nd Infantry Division deployed in an M-113 armored personnel carrier during exercise Bear Hunt '87. An M-2 .50 caliber machine gun is mounted on the vehicle. OFFICIAL U.S. MARINE CORPS PHOTO (RELEAS

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Defender forces from the 3880th Security Police Squadron move out on an afternoon patrol stop an armored personnel carrier during Exercise Team Spirit '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jim Pearson Release Statu More

An armored personnel carrier, armed with a .50-caliber machine gun assists in the defense of the air strip during exercise Team Spirit '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Harrington Release S More

Security police exit an armored personnel carrier take their positions in a flight against "aggressor forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Security police sit in an armored personnel carrier prior to taking their positions in a flight against "aggressor forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

An armored personnel carrier from the 3rd Armored Division is prepared for towing by an M-60A3 tank after it broke down near the Semback Air Base exit ramp

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Autobahn Six Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

Soldiers participating in Exercise Reforger '82 are interviewed by a member of the U.S. Army Audio-Visual Center television production team in front of an armored personnel carrier and an M-60A1 tank

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '82 Base: Fort Riley State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Mcbride More

The U.S. Army Audio-Visual Center television conducts interviews with soldiers on an armored personnel carrier during Exercise Reforger '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '82 Base: Fort Riley State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Mcbride More

Members of the 104th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania National Guard maneuver a M-113 armored personnel carrier during annual exercises

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Pickett State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 George M. Izer Release Status: Released More

A left side view of an M-113 armored personnel carrier during training exercise of the 104th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania National Guard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Pickett State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George M. Izer Release Status: Released t More

Members of Co. C, 1ST Bn., 121ST Inf., prepare to "attack" Co. C, 1ST Bn., 108th Armor, 48th Bde., during the annual Georgia Army National Guard training. A Company is using an M-113 armored personnel carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to More

Members of Co. A, 1ST Bn., 121st Inf., prepare to "attack" Co. C, 1ST Bn., 108th Armor, 48th Bde., during the annual Georgia Army National Guard training. A Company is using an M-113 armored personnel carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Georgia Izer Release Status: Released to P More

An M-113 armored personnel carrier is washed at the tank wash facilities that were completed in June 1982

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Binns Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A U.S. Army captain stands in the turret of his armored personnel carrier while checking his map of the terrain during Reforger '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '82 Base: Wertheim Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Releas More

A U.S. Army armored personnel carrier crosses the Main River during NATO sponsored Autumn Forge exercises

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AUTUMN FORGE Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released t More

Members of Co. B, 1ST Bn., 28th Inf., charge out the back of an armored personnel carrier during Exercise Reforger '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '82 Base: Gruenfeld Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Buck Brignano Release Status: Released More

Members of the 1ST Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, use an M-113 armored personnel carrier equipped with a TOW launcher, left, and an M-901 Improved TOW Vehicle (ITV), during weapons and equipment training at the National Training Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Andrade, Ben Release Status: Released to Public More

A U.S. Army M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier, with a 12.7mm machine gun, drives past a German road sign indicating the directions to Frankfurt and Marktheidenfelf during REFORGER '82, the multinational exercise conducted in the NATO countries of Europe. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '82 Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard M. Diaz Release Status: Released to Pub More

Personnel assigned to the Training Aids Services Command MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) section instruct unit personnel in the application of Velcro to an armored personnel carrier. The MILES system of training devices consist of laser engagement transmitters and detection systems for all the division`s direct-fire weapons

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lloyd Perkins Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the 9th Chemical Company, 9th Infantry Division, wash down an armored personnel carrier during a test of the XM-17 "SANATOR" light weight decontamination system at the Yakima Firing Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Charles Reno Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the 9th Chemical Company, 9th Infantry Division, wash an armored personnel carrier during a test of the XM-17 "SANATOR" light weight decontamination system at the Yakima Firing Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Charles Reno Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the 4th Squadron, 12th Cavalry maneuver an M113A1 armored personnel carrier to the field in support of the 5th Infantry Division field training Exercise AVENGING DEVIL. The Division-wide exercise marks the first time in 20 years that tracked vehicles have operated on state highways. (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AVENGING DEVIL Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ray Mcfa More

A view of an M113 armored personnel carrier in use during exercise BRIM FROST '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '83 Base: Fort Wainwright State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF More

A view of a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) self-propelled launcher loader (SPLL), right, a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck (HEMTT), and a tracked armored personnel carrier (APC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel More

Members of the 5th Battalion, 297th National Guard, patrol the area in an M113 armored personnel carrier during Exercise BRIMFROST '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIMFROST '83 Base: Fort Richardson State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 More

A right front view of a Canadian "Grizzly" wheeled armored personnel carrier in use during Exercise BRIMFROST '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIMFROST '83 Base: Fort Richardson State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 More

The United States Army provides rides in an M113 armored personnel carrier for children visiting the Tempelhof Central Airport Open House '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Thomas Farr Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

Canadian Army Private Kevin Coyston checks the machine gun mounted on his armored personnel carrier during the combined United States/Canadian NATO exercise RENDEZVOUS '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RENDEZVOUS '83 Base: Camp Wainwright State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SPECIALIST 5 Vince E. More

A Canadian army M-113A1 armored personnel carrier, equipped with a bulldozer blade, in use during the combined United States/Canadian NATO exercise RENDEZVOUS '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RENDEZVOUS '83 Base: Camp Wainwright State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SPECIALIST 5 Vince E. More

A Canadian soldier mans a machine gun mounted on an armored personnel carrier during the combined United States/Canadian NATO exercise RENDEZVOUS '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RENDEZVOUS '83 Base: Camp Wainwright State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SPECIALIST 5 Vince E. More

Canadian army infantry troops move forward behind a Grizzly wheeled armored personnel carrier while practicing in a mock battle during the combined United States/Canadian NATO exercise RENDEZVOUS '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RENDEZVOUS '83 Base: Camp Wainwright State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SPECIALIST 5 Vince E. More

A soldier uses the time between mock battles to check and clean a machine gun mounted on an armored personnel carrier. He is participating in the combined U.S./Canadian NATO exercise Rendezvous '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RENDEZVOUS '83 Base: Camp Wainwright State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 Vince E. Warne More

A Canadian Army Grizzly wheeled armored personnel carrier in use during the combined United States/Canadian NATO exercise RENDEZVOUS '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RENDEZVOUS '83 Base: Camp Wainwright State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SPECIALIST 5 Vince E. More

An M-113 armored personnel carrier passes in front of an M-60A3 main battle tank deployed in a defensive position during a training exercise for the 1ST Battalion, 108th Armor, 48th Brigade, Georgia National Guard. The unit is preparing for its annual training to be held this year at Fort Irwin, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Two M-60A3 main battle tanks and an M-113 armored personnel carrier of the 1ST Battalion, 108th Armor, 48th Brigade, Georgia National Guard, move out to attack "enemy" positions during an exercise. The unit is preparing for its annual training exercises to be held this year at Fort Irwin, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An M60A3 main battle tank (foreground) and an M113A1 armored personnel carrier (left background) from the 1ST Platoon, 48th Brigade, 108th Armored Division, Georgia National Guard, move out to attack opposing forces. The training Exercise COMPANY TEAM DEFENSE is being conducted in preparation for annual training to be held at Fort Irwin, California, later in the year

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMPANY TEAM DEFENSE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: L More

Private First Class (PFC) Richard Strickland, 1ST Platoon, 48th Brigade, 108th Armored Division, Georgia National Guard, washes an M113 armored personnel carrier in the motor pool after the training Exercise COMPANY TEAM DEFENSE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMPANY TEAM DEFENSE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: L More

An M60A3 main battle tank (center) and two M113A1 armored personnel carrier (left) from the 1ST Platoon, 48th Brigade, 108th Armored Division, Georgia National Guard, move out to attack opposing forces during the training Exercise COMPANY TEAM DEFENSE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMPANY TEAM DEFENSE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: L More

Members of the 90th Security Police Group patrol the base in a Cadillac Gage Commando Ranger armored personnel carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Buster Kellum Release S More

Members of the 90th Security Police Group patrol the base in a Cadillac Gage Commando Ranger armored personnel carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Buster Kellum Release S More

A member of the 90th Security Police Group aims a 7.62 mm M60 machine gun from the roof of a Cadillac Gage Commando Ranger armored personnel carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Buster Kellum Release S More

American soldiers demonstrate the capabilities of an M113 armored personnel carrier to Egyptian observers during the joint Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83. A .50-cal. Browning machine gun is mounted on the vehicle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiov More

American soldiers demonstrate the capabilities of an M-163A1 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS) mounted on an M-113 armored personnel carrier, as Egyptian soldiers observe during the joint Exercise Bright Star '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiov More

American soldiers demonstrate the capabilities of an M163A1 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS) mounted on an M113 armored personnel carrier, as Egyptian soldiers observe during the joint Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiov More

American soldiers demonstrate the capabilities of an M-163A1 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS) mounted on an M-113 armored personnel carrier, as Egyptian soldiers observe during the joint Exercise Bright Star '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiov More

A 1ST Cavalry M577 command post armored personnel carrier crosses a ribbon bridge during Exercise REFORGER '83. The bridge is being held in position by Fairey Allday marine combat support boats

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '83 Base: Wanssum Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ronald Lewis Release Status: Released to More

A US 1ST Cavalry Division M113 armored personnel carrier passes through the town of Wells after crossing the Maas River during REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '83. The APC is equipped with an M2 HB .50 cal. machine gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE '83 Country: Netherlands / Holland (NLD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pub More

Members of the US Army 533rd Military Intelligence Company take time to show an M113 armored personnel carrier to some West German youths during Exercise REFORGER '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '83 Base: Fulda Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James Pearson Release Status: Released to P More