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Technical Sergeant Hine of the 6th Weather Squadron operates a satellite communications radio from a ranch near Helena which is under attack by Army aggressors during JAGUAR BITE '89, a joint Army-Air Force exercise conducted by the US Special Operations Command

Technical Sergeant Hine of the 6th Weather Squadron operates a satelli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JAGUAR BITE '89 State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kit Thompson Release... More

Australian soldiers acting as aggressors monitor their radios at a command post during the joint Australian/U.S. exercise Kangaroo '89

Australian soldiers acting as aggressors monitor their radios at a com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KANGAROO '89 Base: Caravale Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Two Canadian Forces' CF-18B Hornet fighters fly overhead with one breaking right for landing at 4 Wing Cold Lake. The 410 Fighter Squadron aircraft are playing the aggressors in the air defense exercise that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command)

Two Canadian Forces' CF-18B Hornet fighters fly overhead with one brea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Rele... More

A Canadian Forces' CF-18B Hornet fighter taxis out for take-off from 4 Wing Cold Lake. The 410 Fighter Squadron aircraft are playing the aggressors in the air defense exercise that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command)

A Canadian Forces' CF-18B Hornet fighter taxis out for take-off from 4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Rele... More

United Kingdom (UK) Royal Air Force (RAF) Sergeant (SGT) Dave Smith (front), Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF REGT), 2 Group, Strike Command, RAF Honnington (RAF Station), Suffolk, England (ENG), takes up a position besides UK RAF Corporal (CPL) Mark Doc Holyday, RAF REGT, while waiting for the approach of enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

United Kingdom (UK) Royal Air Force (RAF) Sergeant (SGT) Dave Smith (f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Clifford Hahn (front) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Scott Furner, both with Air Mobility Warfare Center (AMWC), Fort Dix, New Jersey (NJ), role play enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Clifford Hahn (front) an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Shekas, 121st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Ohio (OH), calls to his fellow Rodeo 98 Team members while waiting for an attack by enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Shekas, 121st Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) First Lieutenant (1LT) Peters, 121st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Ohio (OH), calls in the approach of enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) First Lieutenant (1LT) Peters, 121st S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Henninger, 121st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Ohio (OH), aims his 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun while he waits for the approach of enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Henninger, 121st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey, 433rd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Kelly Air Force Base (AFB), Texas (TX), watches for the approach of enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey, 433rd Security Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Moore, 24th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Howard Air Base (AB), Panama (PAN), watches for the arrival of enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Moore, 24th Security Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

United Kingdom (UK) Royal Air Force (RAF) Sergeant (SGT) Dave Smith (left), Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF REGT), 2 Group, Strike Command, RAF Honnington (RAF Station), Suffolk, England (ENG), takes up a position besides UK RAF Corporal (CPL) Mark Doc Holyday, RAF REGT, while waiting for the approach of enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

United Kingdom (UK) Royal Air Force (RAF) Sergeant (SGT) Dave Smith (l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Damato, 24th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Howard Air Base (AB), Panama (PAN), watches for the arrival of enemy opposition force (OPFORS) aggressors during the combat tactics course competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Damato, 24th Security Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Mike Smith, USAF, (left), and SSGT Misty Wyen, USAF, fall asleep at the terminal in Rhein-Main, Germany, while waiting for their departure to the BRIGHT STAR 01/02 exercise in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Mike Smith, USAF, (left), and SSGT Misty Wyen, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, ... More

The survey team for the Tent City of Mubarak, Egypt watches as the initial convoy brings in supplies. BRIGHT STAR is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The survey team for the Tent City of Mubarak, Egypt watches as the ini...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

An Egyptian military member finds refuge from the mid-day sun in the shade of one of the taxis allowed entrance to Cairo West Air Base. Due to dangerous driving conditions in Egypt, US military members participating in BRIGHT STAR 01/02 must be escorted on and off base via contracted taxis. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation between the US, key allies, and regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

An Egyptian military member finds refuge from the mid-day sun in the s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Th... More

Left to right: General Sheta, Egyptian training authority and lead Egyptian planner for BRIGHT STAR 01/02; Navy Captain Martin Drake, CHIEF of STAFF for Bright Star; Army Major General James Comstock, Commander; and Army First Lieutenant Zahi Bourjelli, executive officer; discuss various issues affecting the troops participating in the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

Left to right: General Sheta, Egyptian training authority and lead Egy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Left to right: General Sheta, Egyptian training authority and lead Egyptian planner for BRIGHT STAR 01/02; Navy Captain Martin D... More

Egyptian Major General Amin Hussein Ahmed Ibrahim, (left), and United States Central Command Deputy Commander in CHIEF Lieutenant General Michael DeLong, USMC, share thoughts during the press conference at the Egyptian Military Media Center in Cairo, Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Major General Amin Hussein Ahmed Ibrahim, (left), and United ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Egyptian Military Media Center Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF ... More

Military leaders involved in this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise were introduced to the press from around the world at the Egyptian Military Media Center in Cairo. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Military leaders involved in this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise we...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Egyptian Military Media Center Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF ... More

Egyptian Major General Amin Hussein Ahmed Ibrahim answers questions during exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02s initial press conference at the Egyptian Military Media Center in Cairo, Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Major General Amin Hussein Ahmed Ibrahim answers questions du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Egyptian Military Media Center Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF ... More

German Army Major Johannes Backus, M.D., German Division Special Operations, Regensburg, Germany, shows medical personnel from several countries including the United States, and Egypt, what the German medical backpack contains. The demonstration is for military personnel participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise at Mubarak Military City. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary,...

German Army Major Johannes Backus, M.D., German Division Special Opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: German Army Major Johannes Backus, M.D., German Division Special Operations, Regensburg, Germany, shows medical personnel from s... More

United States Central Command Deputy Commander in CHIEF Lieutenant General Michael DeLong, USMC, answers questions during exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02s initial press conference at the Egyptian Military Media Center in Cairo, Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

United States Central Command Deputy Commander in CHIEF Lieutenant Gen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Egyptian Military Media Center Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF ... More

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, an Egyptian medical technician and Army Fire Fighter Sergeant James Ussery, USA, check the injuries of a simulated casualty. The simulation was a five-ton truck flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces respond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, an Egyptian medical tec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, an Egyptian medical technician and Army Fire Fighter Sergeant James Ussery, USA, ... More

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army firefighters hold the stretcher for a neck injury patient. The simulation was a five-ton truck flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces respond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army firefighters hold ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release ... More

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics attend to Army Sergeant Major Kent, simulating a severe leg injury. The simulation was a five-ton truck flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces respond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional ners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional...

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics attend ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics attend to Army Sergeant Major Kent, simulating a severe leg injur... More

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army Medical personnel, in Turnout Gear, lift a stretcher bearing a simulated neck injury patient to the ambulance. The simulation was an M939A2 five-ton truck (in the background) flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces respond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army Medical personnel,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army Medical personnel, in Turnout Gear, lift a stretcher bearing a simulated nec... More

A Spanish Navy, Beach MASTER, directs an M1037 HMMWV from the sea craft onto the Egyptian beaches. Marines and naval personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Spanish Navy, Beach MASTER, directs an M1037 HMMWV from the sea craf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release ... More

Following the rank order, Navy SEAMAN David Barker is sent out to the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 to retrieve that all important aluminum foil for the Beach MASTER's Barbecue later that night. Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in the sea and beach operations involved in this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

Following the rank order, Navy SEAMAN David Barker is sent out to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Following the rank order, Navy SEAMAN David Barker is sent out to the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 to retrieve that all impo... More

Egyptian Marines carry their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boat onto the Navy assault craft. Marines and naval personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Marines carry their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release ... More

An Egyptian Marine waits to leave the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) and jump into the smaller assault boat to start the high-speed part of the simulated beach assault. Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

An Egyptian Marine waits to leave the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Egyptian Marine waits to leave the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) and jump into the smaller assault boat to start the high-... More

After departing the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility), the Egyptian Marine Company in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) boats prepare for a high-speed simulated assault on the beach. Marines and Naval personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

After departing the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility), the Egyptian Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: After departing the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility), the Egyptian Marine Company in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) boa... More

SEAMAN Chris Martin, USN, gives the thumps up signal as Egyptian Marines clear the LCU (Landing Craft Utility) ramp in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boats. Members of American and Egyptian Armed Forces work e-by-e to simulate a Marine amphibious assault on the beach as part of BRIGHT STAR 01-02. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

SEAMAN Chris Martin, USN, gives the thumps up signal as Egyptian Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SEAMAN Chris Martin, USN, gives the thumps up signal as Egyptian Marines clear the LCU (Landing Craft Utility) ramp in their RHI... More

Beach MASTER James N. Alston, USN, monitors the days boarding procedures with the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 and others on the Egyptian beach. Marines and nav personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multination exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance region stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key lies, and our region partners. It prepares US Centr Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our...

Beach MASTER James N. Alston, USN, monitors the days boarding procedur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Beach MASTER James N. Alston, USN, monitors the days boarding procedures with the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 and others on... More

Egyptian Marines wait on the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) with their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boats. The LCU will take the Egyptian Marines approximately two miles out to sea at which point the Marines begin a simulated amphibious attack on the beach as part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

Egyptian Marines wait on the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian Marines wait on the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) with their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault bo... More

Navy SEAMAN Chris Martin gives the thumbs-up to close the hatch after all the Egyptian Marines in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) boats clear the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility). Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

Navy SEAMAN Chris Martin gives the thumbs-up to close the hatch after ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Navy SEAMAN Chris Martin gives the thumbs-up to close the hatch after all the Egyptian Marines in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflata... More

SEAMAN David Barker, USN, (left), and PETTY Officer Nathaniel Pordie, USN, observe the Spanish Navy carrying out similar procedures that our Seamen trained to do with our Navy's Assault Crafts. Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

SEAMAN David Barker, USN, (left), and PETTY Officer Nathaniel Pordie, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SEAMAN David Barker, USN, (left), and PETTY Officer Nathaniel Pordie, USN, observe the Spanish Navy carrying out similar procedu... More

As one Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) waits in the background, numerous members of the Spanish Navy download supplies and cargo from a "parked" LCM in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

As one Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) waits in the background, numerou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More

STAFF Sergeant Jeffery Metcalf, USMC, pours water into a hose held by Lance Corporal (LCP) Erik Clemente-Garcia, USMC, to flush out the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) to continue a supply of purified water to countless Marines participating in this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. LCP Dantay Parker, USMC, looks on. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and...

STAFF Sergeant Jeffery Metcalf, USMC, pours water into a hose held by ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Jeffery Metcalf, USMC, pours water into a hose held by Lance Corporal (LCP) Erik Clemente-Garcia, USMC, to flush ... More

Members of the Spanish Navy watch as their comrades arrive at the beach to help download cargo from a Spanish Naval vessel. Numerous members of the Spanish Navy downloaded supplies in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Members of the Spanish Navy watch as their comrades arrive at the beac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More

Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, gives the thumbs-up to an Egyptian soldier at a small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range to shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, gives the thumbs-up to an Egyptian soldie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, gives the thumbs-up to an Egyptian soldier at a small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Mil... More

Two Naval personnel from the Spanish Naval Group, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, use a radio to call the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31) (not seen) 20 kilometers from the beach of El Omayed off of the northern coast of Egypt. They are requesting the delivery of goods for Spanish troops, participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

Two Naval personnel from the Spanish Naval Group, Puntales Naval Stati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Naval personnel from the Spanish Naval Group, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, use a radio to call the Spanish LSD (Landing Sh... More

Members of the Spanish Navy arrive at the beach to help download cargo from a Spanish Naval vessel. Numerous members of the Spanish Navy downloaded supplies in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Members of the Spanish Navy arrive at the beach to help download cargo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More

A sailor from the Spanish Navy, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, walks off a landing craft from the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31) onto El Omayed Beach on the northern coast of Egypt. He is there to help retrieve vehicles to deliver supplies to the Spanish troops participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

A sailor from the Spanish Navy, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, walks o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A sailor from the Spanish Navy, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, walks off a landing craft from the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock... More

Working in the waves, Spanish Navy personnel use a 10K-AT Forklift to download MO-MAT Roadway System from the Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM). The MO-MAT will be unrolled for their trucks to drive over so as not to get stuck in the sand on the beach of El Omayed. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Working in the waves, Spanish Navy personnel use a 10K-AT Forklift to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More

A Greek sharp shooter asks a Marine to check his target during a sniper demonstration. Military snipers from six countries gathered at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City, Egypt, to learn about and shoot each others weapons as part of coalition training for BRIGHT STAR 01-02. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, key allies, and regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with...

A Greek sharp shooter asks a Marine to check his target during a snipe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Greek sharp shooter asks a Marine to check his target during a sniper demonstration. Military snipers from six countries gathe... More

At BRIGHT STAR 01-02 during a K-9 demonstration at Mubarak Military City, Egypt, a German military working dog takes down a simulated criminal. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

At BRIGHT STAR 01-02 during a K-9 demonstration at Mubarak Military Ci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

A German dog handler quickly pulls his working dog off of a simulated criminal during a K-9 demonstration by the German Army at Mubarak Military City in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A German dog handler quickly pulls his working dog off of a simulated ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

A Kuwaiti Soldier answers questions about the Kuwaiti (USA) 5.56mm M16A1 assault rifle during a small arms training class at a firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Kuwaiti Soldier answers questions about the Kuwaiti (USA) 5.56mm M16...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

Kuwaiti Soldiers prepare to fire the Kuwaiti (USA) 5.56mm M16A1 assault rifle from the prone position, during a small arms training class at a firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Kuwaiti Soldiers prepare to fire the Kuwaiti (USA) 5.56mm M16A1 assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

A German solider talks STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry, USA, as he sights through the scope atop a German G-22 High Power Sniper Rifle, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A German solider talks STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry, USA, as he sights...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

Close up of STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry, USA, as he sights through the scope atop a German G-22 High Power Sniper Rifle, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Close up of STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry, USA, as he sights through th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

Egyptian Soldiers demonstrate the Misr 7.62mm (Soviet AKM, AK-47) assault rifle during a small arms training class at a firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Soldiers demonstrate the Misr 7.62mm (Soviet AKM, AK-47) assa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

After firing the German G-22 High Power Sniper Rifle, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry (lying in prone position), USA, talks with a German soldier about the weapon, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

After firing the German G-22 High Power Sniper Rifle, STAFF Sergeant (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

An Egyptian soldier armed with a 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifle listens intently during a small arms training course held at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

An Egyptian soldier armed with a 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifle listens in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

A view of the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02 with USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft, USMC F-18 Hornet aircraft and a USAF C-130 Hercules aircraft visible. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A view of the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St... More

USMC personnel conduct routine maintenance on a USMC F-18 Hornet aircraft at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

USMC personnel conduct routine maintenance on a USMC F-18 Hornet aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St... More

A row of USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft assigned to the 47TH Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, UT sit parked on the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A row of USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft assigned to the 47TH Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St... More

Close up of USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft assigned to the 4TH Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, UT parked on the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Close up of USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft assigned to the 4TH Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Brian Granger, USAF, 4TH Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC sets up his camera atop equipment containers while photographing the facilities at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Brian Granger, USAF, 4TH Communications Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St... More

Close up of a USMC F-18D Hornet aircraft taxiing on the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. Two USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft are parked in the background. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Close up of a USMC F-18D Hornet aircraft taxiing on the flight line at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA props a Germany Army 7.62mm MG3 machine gun on the back of a German Soldier during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

Nighttime photography showing a convoy of High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) enroute from Charlie Range at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Nighttime photography showing a convoy of High-Mobility Multipurpose W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City State: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patric... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Leon Behan, USMC, 3RD Battalion, 11th Marines, 29 Palms, CA, learns how to fire the German Army MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Leon Behan, USMC, 3RD Battalion, 11th Marines, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel lock the rotor blades of an USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC-4), after a flight to Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel lock the rotor blades of an ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

USMC personnel assigned to the 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA listen as Officer Cadet, Jens Kempf, German Army, gives operational instructions on the Germany Army 7.62mm MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

USMC personnel assigned to the 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA listen ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN), Michael DeLong, (left) USMC, Deputy Commander-in-CHIEF, US Central Command is escorted by PR2, Ryan J. Fitzgerald, USN, Naval Air Crewman/Warfare Specialists, to a waiting USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Lieutenant General (LGEN), Michael DeLong, (left) USMC, Deputy Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

An unidentified Greek Army soldier (foreground) speaks with Officer Cadet, Jens Kempf, German Army during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

An unidentified Greek Army soldier (foreground) speaks with Officer Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

Medium shot of an explosion created by a missile fired from a German Milan anti-tank weapon striking a target during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Medium shot of an explosion created by a missile fired from a German M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

Private First Class (PFC), Eugen Braun, German Army, peers through the camouflaged netting on back of a German Army truck during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Private First Class (PFC), Eugen Braun, German Army, peers through the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

An USN MH-53E Sea Dragon prepares for take off from the flight deck of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. A Civilian SA-330 Puma Helicopter is flying in the background. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

An USN MH-53E Sea Dragon prepares for take off from the flight deck of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Officer Cadet, Jens Kempf from the German Army, explains to Greek soldiers how to shoot the MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Officer Cadet, Jens Kempf from the German Army, explains to Greek sold...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel board a USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC-4), enroute to Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel board a USN MH-53E Sea Drago...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA show Officer Cadet Jens Kempf, German Army, where his shots landed after firing the Germany Army 7.62mm MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional rtners. It preres US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional...

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA show Officer Cadet Jens Kempf, German Army, where hi... More

Members of the German Army Infantry Division demonstrate a platoon size defensive fighting position after dismounting from a German Army Unimog U 1300 L (4x4) truck, equipped with camouflaged netting, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances al stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our al partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and...

Members of the German Army Infantry Division demonstrate a platoon siz...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the German Army Infantry Division demonstrate a platoon size defensive fighting position after dismounting from a Ger... More

Close up of flower wreaths laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

Close up of flower wreaths laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Close up of flower wreaths laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BR... More

A Member of the British Army band blows a cornet during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time t to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 cntries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among r key allies, and r regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with...

A Member of the British Army band blows a cornet during the Battle of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Member of the British Army band blows a cornet during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR ... More

An unidentified French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit carries racks of fresh baked bread. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provide USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

An unidentified French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An unidentified French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit carries racks of fresh baked bread. The French Field Baker... More

Two USA Soldiers walk near the entrance of the German Cemetery at El Alamein, Egypt during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, held during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

Two USA Soldiers walk near the entrance of the German Cemetery at El A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two USA Soldiers walk near the entrance of the German Cemetery at El Alamein, Egypt during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Cer... More

French Army Soldiers pump drinking water from a tanker truck into a flexible water storage tank at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

French Army Soldiers pump drinking water from a tanker truck into a fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release ... More

A member of the German Army Band stands at attention, while attending the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

A member of the German Army Band stands at attention, while attending ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the German Army Band stands at attention, while attending the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercis... More

Egyptian Army Soldier carry a flower wreath presented by the Egyptian Minister of Defense during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

Egyptian Army Soldier carry a flower wreath presented by the Egyptian ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian Army Soldier carry a flower wreath presented by the Egyptian Minister of Defense during the Battle of El Alamein Memori... More

Sergeant (SGT) Daniel Delaney, USA, 95th Fire Fighting Detachment Fort Drum, New York, stands by as a fire burns during the mass casualty exercise held at Mubarak Military City, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Sergeant (SGT) Daniel Delaney, USA, 95th Fire Fighting Detachment Fort...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City State: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patric... More

A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit kneads bread dough during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provide USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit kneads bread d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit kneads bread dough during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field B... More

A Kuwaiti Flag flies from a guidon carried by a Kuwaiti Soldier, at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Kuwaiti Flag flies from a guidon carried by a Kuwaiti Soldier, at Mu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

Three Egyptian Army Soldiers and one Kuwaiti Soldier practice beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as Coalition Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Three Egyptian Army Soldiers and one Kuwaiti Soldier practice beach as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, USAF Release ... More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC exit an Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

A USN Beachmaster uses signal flags to direct landing craft approaching the beach at El Omayed, Egypt, as members of USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC participate in amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A USN Beachmaster uses signal flags to direct landing craft approachin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

A Spanish Army M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer comes ashore at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Spanish Army M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer comes ashore at El...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

A Spanish Army M60A3 TTS Main Battle Tank (MBT) travels along the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Spanish Army M60A3 TTS Main Battle Tank (MBT) travels along the beac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles practice their beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles practice...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC drive their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) ashore at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

Corporal (CPL), Daniel Morrison, USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with M203 40mm grenade launcher attached moves into position at El Omayed beach in Egypt as marines conducted amphibious assault operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances l stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our l partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and...

Corporal (CPL), Daniel Morrison, USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL), Daniel Morrison, USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault ... More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC practice beach assault techniques on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

Two USN Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) craft approach the beach at El Omayed, Egypt, as members of USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC participate in amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Two USN Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) craft approach the beach at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN 7.62mm MAG general purpose machine gun practice their beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Kuwaiti Army Soldiers from the Kuwaiti Commando Unit 25 practice their beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as Coalition Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Kuwaiti Army Soldiers from the Kuwaiti Commando Unit 25 practice their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, USAF Release ... More

A Member of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle takes up a defensive positions near an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Member of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), USMC, Camp Lejeu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN 7.62mm MAG general purpose machine gun disembark from a USN Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC), on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Kuwaiti Army Soldiers armed with 5.56mm M16A1 assault rifles with M203 grenade launchers attached, from the Kuwaiti Commando Unit 25, stand in ready arms position while in formation at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Kuwaiti Army Soldiers armed with 5.56mm M16A1 assault rifles with M203...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

A USN Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) craft exits the beach at El Omayed, Egypt, as members of USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC participate in amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A USN Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) craft exits the beach at El O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

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