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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Grave Yard Shift Category: News; Portfolio Place: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: It was an unusual sight to see the Kazak sluggers digging trash pits by hand framed by old soviet By-Planes. They were preparing for the arrival of the 82nd Airborne Division to take place in the Central Asian Battalion U.N. peace keeping training exercise. More than 500 American soldiers who literally "dropped in" to the Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan where, instead of conflict, they were welcomed with open arms. Following three in-air refuelings that kept the aircraft aloft, they jumped out of the C-17 airplane ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Grave Yard Shift Category: News; Portfolio Place: 1st Place Portfolio Exac More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Daddy's Home Category: Combat Camera; Portfolio Place: 1ST Place Combat Camera; 2nd Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: Navy LT. Rod Behrend, an F-14 radar intercept officer, is hugged by his two-year-old daughter Kameryn after returning on June 8, 1997, with the rest of Fighter Squadron 154 to their home base of Atsugi, Japan, after a four-month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE, the only American carrier based outside the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Reading Haven Category: Feature; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Feature; 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: Kurdish children Gather around as AIRMAN 1ST Class Kerry Corley reads to them from a Sesame Street book. These children and their parents fled the tyranny of Saddam Hussein and found refuge on South Anderson AFB during Operation Pacific Haven

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACIFIC HAVEN Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997Title: Uncle EddiesCategory: Picture Story; PortfolioPlace: 3rd Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: Elderly residents of Uncle Eddies Rest Home return to life as usual except with maybe just a little pep in their step, after U.S. Air Force engineers assigned to the 820th RED HORSE Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada, finished several much needed renovation projects at the home. Engineers were providing aid to the local population in support of New Horizon 97, a humanitarian and medical readiness exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Las Vegas State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. James D. Mossman Release Status: Released More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Grumpy George and Happy Sam Category: Portrait/Personality; Portfolio Place: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: Shanty town and poor living conditions abound in this underdeveloped nation. In spite of the problems Happy Sam keeps an upbeat attitude, but his friend "Grumpy George" lives up to his nickname

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Georgetown Country: French Guiana (GUF) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997Title: Flash Back. Category: News; Portfolio Place: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown. Caption: "This reminds me of my dads old war stories about Vietnam." said Lance CPL. Smith as he and the other members fanned out across the grass plains during a live fire exercise during "Tandem Thrust" a joint training exercise in Australia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST Base: Rock Hampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppag More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997Title: Over the TopCategory: Pictorial; PortfolioPlace: 2nd Place Pictorial; 3rd Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot UnknownCaption: Guyanese Special Forces run through an obstacle course early one morning. The soldiers were participating in a series of challenging events as part of an annual inter-service competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Stephenson, Timehri Country: French Guiana (GUF) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. James D. Mossman Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Fire Category: Combat Camera; Portfolio Place: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: "Fire", screamed Lance CPL. Smith as he and other members of his team fire a live Shoulder Launched High Explosive Rocket during a live fire exercise during "Tandem Thrust" a joint training exercise in Australia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST Base: Rock Hampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppag More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997Title: KazaksCategory: Feature; PortfolioPlace: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: During an elaborate military and cultural ceremony, local Kazakhstan people, in their traditional wear, demonstrate their historical horse riding activities. Games and races were played on horseback as the American paratroopers watched nearby

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Chirchik Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: U.N. Peace Keeping Category: Picture Story; Portfolio Place: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: It was an unusual sight to see the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg amongst this extremely dry and starkly barren land. It was the same region Genghis Khan conquered over 800 years ago, and until recently Soviet troops ruled with an iron fist. Instead, these former Cold War enemies were smiling, laughing and dancing together, showing off their weapons, shaking hands and even occasionally embracing one another. More than 500 American soldiers who literally "dropped in" to the Central Asian countries of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: U.N. Peace Keeping Category: Picture Story; Portfolio Place: 1st Place Por More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Ultimate Truck Wash -- Mate Category: Feature; Portfolio Place: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: The Marines landed at a local carwash, they took advantage of the pressure washers to wash the "outback" off their trucks. The trucks had to be cleaned prior to redeployment at the end of the Tandem Thrust joint training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rock Hampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppage Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Ever on Watch Category: Combat Camera; Portfolio Place: 3rd Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: SPECIALIST Gutierrez, a U.S. Army Military Policeman, uses his high powered binoculars to watch for approaching vehicles, at a Patriot missile site set up on the Fort Bliss, Texas missile range. The soldiers were participating in Exercise Roving Sands 1997, a joint service, and multinational air defense exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: The Atsugi Syndrome Category: Picture Story; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: Since opening in 1983, the Jinkanpo waste incinerator, just outside the Naval Air Facility Atsugi housing area in suburban Tokyo, has been a constant source of complaint for military families who live on the side of the base closest to the incinerator. During the summer, coastal winds blow smoke from Jinkanpo's stacks directly into the housing area, which according to Navy engineers who studied the smoke, contains a "witches brew" of such toxins as lead, dioxin, and benzene. 1. A warning sign for joggers and others walking ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: The Atsugi Syndrome Category: Picture Story; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Po More