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SGT William Smith, 1152nd Transportation Company, Chicago, IL, insures there is no obstructions in the way of railroad boxcars as the trains pull away from the loading dock. These activities are in preparation for the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

SGT William Smith, 1152nd Transportation Company, Chicago, IL, insures...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Ben... More

Sergeant D. Van Berg of the Dutch Army gives a thumbs up to signal the next vehicle to depart the train and move on. The vehicles will be used in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Sergeant D. Van Berg of the Dutch Army gives a thumbs up to signal the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Ben... More

Corporal J. Van der Zouw marshals one of the trucks off the train. The trucks will be used in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Corporal J. Van der Zouw marshals one of the trucks off the train. The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Ben... More

Soldiers with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Lewis, Washington erect a large section of camouflage netting to conceal their unit's command post. The 35th ADA while deployed to Fort Bliss will provide Patriot missile defense against enemy fighter strikes and simulated SCUD missile launches during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Soldiers with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

An F/A-18 Hornet fighter from Naval Air Station Lemoore, California arrives at Roswell Industrial Airfield. All Naval operations will be staged out of this airport during this, the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

An F/A-18 Hornet fighter from Naval Air Station Lemoore, California ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ste... More

Command Air Group (CAG) personnel from Naval Air Station Lemoore, California deplane from a C-9 Skytrain aircraft. All Naval operations will be staged out of Roswell airport during this, the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Command Air Group (CAG) personnel from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Cali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

The M860A1 Patriot semitrailer launcher platform and missile cannister manned by soldiers of Alpha 5-52, Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, Texas is set up and ready for a simulated launch. The Patriot missile system will be used by the Blue Forces to defend against the Red Forces' air attacks during this, the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

The M860A1 Patriot semitrailer launcher platform and missile cannister...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A 78th Aerial Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey KC-10 Extender lands at International Airport, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. A KC-10 is carrying supplies and equipment from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina for the 77th Fighter Squadron to use during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A 78th Aerial Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT.... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 77th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, lands at International Airport, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 77th Fighter Squadron will participate in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 77th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT.... More

Members of the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey offload 77th Fighter Squadron's equipment at the International Airport, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 77th based at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina will fly F-16 fighters during this, the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Members of the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, Ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

A pilot from the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, steps out of his F-15 Eagle after arriving at the base. The 336's members and aircraft are deployed to participate in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A pilot from the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Members of the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, perform post-flight operations on one of their F-15 Eagles on the flight line. The 336's members and aircraft are deployed to participate in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD9900842 or search 970417F2171A004)

Members of the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffery Allen, USAF Release Stat... More

A 78th Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey KC-10 Extender arrives at International Airport/Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The KC-10 is carrying supplies and equipment from Tyndall Air Force Base for the 2nd Fighter Squadron to use during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A 78th Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey KC-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

Members of the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, perform post-flight operations on one of their F-15 Eagles on the flight line. The 336's members and aircraft are deployed to participate in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD9900840 or search 970417F2171A004)

Members of the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Crew CHIEF SSGT Jim Harr, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymore Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, marshals an F-15 Eagle to a parking spot after its arrival. SSGT Harr and the 336's aircraft are deployed to participate in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Crew CHIEF SSGT Jim Harr, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymore Johnson Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot and radar intercept officer get out of their aircraft after arriving at the Roswell Industrial Air Center. The sailors and aircraft are part of the Command Air Group (CAG) operations deployed to support the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot and radar intercept officer get out of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ce... More

2LT Sison and SPC Hooper, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, HHB S2, Fort Bliss, Texas prepare map grid coordinates for the movement of troops in preparation for night maneuvers. The 31st ADA Patriot missile batteries move to various locations during this, the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise. (Duplicate image, see also DD-SD-01-04272 or search 970418-F-6655M-108)

2LT Sison and SPC Hooper, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, HH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Alpha Battery 1-1, Fort Bliss, Texas prepare the Patriot Missile Launchers for setup. The Patriot missiles are used for air defense during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise. (Duplicate image, see also DD-SD-01-04270 or search 970418-F-6655M-101)

The 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Alpha Battery 1-1, Fort Bliss,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

German UH-1B helicopter flight engineer, MSGT Ulli Janzen, Squadron Air Transport Wing 62/CSAR, Germany, scans the flight path for birds and aircraft during a familiarization flight over the Alamagordo bombing range. Members of the German Armed Forces, along with Dutch and Canadian joined their American counterparts in this the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

German UH-1B helicopter flight engineer, MSGT Ulli Janzen, Squadron Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Alamogordo State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

German UH-1B helicopter flight engineer, MSGT Ulli Janzen, Squadron Air Transport Wing 62/CSAR, Germany, scans the terrain during a familiarization flight, with another UH-1B, over the Alamogordo bombing range. Members of the German Armed Forces, along with Dutch and Canadian joined their American counterparts in this the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

German UH-1B helicopter flight engineer, MSGT Ulli Janzen, Squadron Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Alamogordo State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 77th Fighter Squadron (FS), Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, flies over the 77th FS's F-16s on the flight line ramp. The F-16 crews are flying out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 77th Fighter Squadron (FS), Shaw Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

AMN Jason Bass, crew chief with the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina monitors the flaps of his F-16 Fighting Falcon during a pre-flight function check. The 77th members and aircraft are flying out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

AMN Jason Bass, crew chief with the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

Sailors from VAQ 132, Whidbey Island, Washington, are shown in the mirrored surface of the F-14's TCS (Television Camera System) pod, as they do post flight maintenance on the aircraft at the Roswell Industrial Air Center. The sailors and aircraft are part of the Command Air Group (CAG) operations deployed to support the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Sailors from VAQ 132, Whidbey Island, Washington, are shown in the mir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ce... More

MAJ John Heard an F-16 pilot, 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, researches tactical weapons data for the upcoming low-level bombing mission profile. The F-16 crews are flying out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

MAJ John Heard an F-16 pilot, 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

SPC Cohen (right) and PV2 Ritchie, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, HHB S1, Fort Bliss, Texas man the entry control point during a simulated security threat. The 31st ADA's Patriot missile batteries are providing air defense for this, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

SPC Cohen (right) and PV2 Ritchie, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Br...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A German Armed Forces UH-1B helicopter from the Squadron Air Transport Wing 62/CSAR, Germany on a familiarization flight, flies low over the Alamagordo bombing range. Members of the German Armed Forces, along with Dutch and Canadian joined their American counterparts in this the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A German Armed Forces UH-1B helicopter from the Squadron Air Transport...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Alamogordo State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

During a pre-flight briefing, MAJ John Heard, an F-16 pilot, 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, points out the highest elevation for the upcoming low-level bombing mission profile. The F-16 crews are flying out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

During a pre-flight briefing, MAJ John Heard, an F-16 pilot, 188th Fig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

Over the shoulder view of LTC Rick Radtke, F-16 pilot with the 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, reviews procedures for possible in-flight malfunctions for the upcoming low-level mission. The F-16 crews are flying out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Over the shoulder view of LTC Rick Radtke, F-16 pilot with the 188th F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

Crew CHIEF AMN Jason Bass, 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina monitors the flaps of his F-16 during a pre-flight function check. The F-16 crews are out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico supporting the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Crew CHIEF AMN Jason Bass, 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

An aerial view of the Roswell Industrial Air Center showing U.S. Navy aircraft parked on the flight line ramp. They are deployed for the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

An aerial view of the Roswell Industrial Air Center showing U.S. Navy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ce... More

Sailors from VAQ 132, Whidbey Island, Washington, stand by as a Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot gets out of his aircraft after arriving at the Roswell Industrial Air Center. The sailors and aircraft are part of the Command Air Group (CAG) operations deployed to support the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Sailors from VAQ 132, Whidbey Island, Washington, stand by as a Navy F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ce... More

SGT Drew, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, HHB S1, Fort Bliss, Texas prepares map grid coordinates for troop movements in preparation for night maneuvers. The 31st ADA's Patriot missile provided the air defense during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise. (Duplicate image, see also DD-SD-01-04271 or search 970418-F-6655M-107)

SGT Drew, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, HHB S1, Fort Bliss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Navy AIRMAN, AO2 John Escarcida and AO2 Scott Beatty of Fighter Squadron 143, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, check the bomb holders on an F-14 Tomcat. The sailors and aircraft are part of the Command Air Group (CAG) operations deployed to support the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Navy AIRMAN, AO2 John Escarcida and AO2 Scott Beatty of Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ce... More

PFC Singleton from the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Alpha Battery 1-1, Fort Bliss, Texas mans a restraining rope to keep the Patriot missile steady as SSG Barrish directs the loading of the missile onto a transfer vehicle. The Patriot missiles are used for air defense during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

PFC Singleton from the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Alpha Batte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A German UH-1B helicopter from the Squadron Air Transport Wing 62/CSAR, Germany, takes off from a field during a familiarization flight over the Alamogordo bombing range. Members of the German Armed Forces, along with Dutch and Canadian joined their American counterparts in this the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A German UH-1B helicopter from the Squadron Air Transport Wing 62/CSAR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ce... More

PFC Singleton from the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Alpha Battery 1-1, Fort Bliss, Texas mans a restraining rope to keep the Patriot missile steady as SSG Barrish directs the loading of the missile onto a transfer vehicle. The Patriot missiles are used for air defense during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

PFC Singleton from the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Alpha Batte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

PFC Tuttle, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, HHB S1, Fort Bliss, Texas uses a phone to contact the Command Post as a UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter takes off from the entry control point. PFC Tuttle is the first line of defense for his headquarters unit during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

PFC Tuttle, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, HHB S1, Fort Bliss, Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

During a mass familiarization mission briefing, LCDR Curt Walther, an SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter pilot, points out the areas of operations to other members of the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron from North Island, California. Their mission, for the Red Forces, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise includes a search for scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range

During a mass familiarization mission briefing, LCDR Curt Walther, an ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

Two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, approach a landing site near Phillips Hills in the New Mexican desert during a familiarization flight. The SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission, as part of the Red Forces, includes searching for Scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from the Helicopter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

SPC Cote, 31st Air Defense Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), Fort Bliss, Texas, washes all contamination from his hands before entering the Mobile Kitchen Trailer. The decontamination process is observed by PFC June (background) during their participation in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

SPC Cote, 31st Air Defense Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

SSG Flores, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), Fort Bliss, Texas explains the maintenance and safety controls for the Patriot missile to LTC Robinson, safety inspector for the White Forces and CAPT Finley, Commander (deployed) of the 31st ADA. The Patriot missiles units are participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise. 970420-F-6655M-103

SSG Flores, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Headquarters and Headqua...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter aircrew from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, leave their aircraft parked on the flight line at Roswell Industrial Airfield, after completing a familiarization flight. The SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission, as part of the Red Forces, includes searching for Scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter aircrew from the Helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter crew chief, AW2 Steve Ayers, assigned to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, looks out for birds and other hazards during a familiarization flight. The SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission, as part of the Red Forces, includes searching for Scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter crew chief, AW2 Steve Aye...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

Crew chief, AWC Paul Schenk, checks out the Control Display Unit (CDU) of the Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter, another SH-60 is in the background, before taking off on a familiarization flight. Assigned to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, the SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise includes a search for scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range

Crew chief, AWC Paul Schenk, checks out the Control Display Unit (CDU)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

Two SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, come in for a landing near Phillips Hills in the New Mexican desert during a familiarization flight. The SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission as part of the Red Forces, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise includes a search for scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range

Two SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

Two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, come in for a landing near Phillips Hills in the New Mexican desert during a familiarization flight. The SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission as part of the Red Forces, during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise includes a search for scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range

Two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from the Helicopter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

LCDR Curt Walther (far left), a SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter pilot, discusses the familiarization flight with his crew chief, AW2 Steve Ayers (far right) while other crew members listen. Assigned to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California their deployed mission, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise will be as members of the Red Forces

LCDR Curt Walther (far left), a SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

A memorial to a German soldier who was killed in a traffic accident during Roving Sands '96 is located on the road where the accident occurred. "Here Lies A Comrade in Arms" the memorial's dedication, is a reminder of the need for safety during the current tactical air operations exercise

A memorial to a German soldier who was killed in a traffic accident du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

In the cockpit of a SH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, the crew performs preflight checks before taking off on a familiarization flight. Assigned to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, their mission, for the Red Forces, world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise includes a search for scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range

In the cockpit of a SH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, the crew performs pre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

SSG Lewis, 31st Air Defense Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), Fort Bliss, Texas, exhausted, kneels and rests after conducting chemical warfare and decontamination drills. His battery, part of the headquarters unit of the deployed Patriot missiles, is participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

SSG Lewis, 31st Air Defense Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

During a safety inspection by the White Forces, this 31st Air Defense Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), Fort Bliss, Texas fire point was found to be adequate by the inspectors. The Patriot missile units are participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

During a safety inspection by the White Forces, this 31st Air Defense ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters, from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, take off, in a cloud of dust, from a landing site near Phillips Hills in the New Mexican desert during a familiarization flight. The SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission, as part of the Red Forces, includes searching for Scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters, from the Helicopter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

Aircrews from two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, check the terrain of their landing site near Phillips Hills in the New Mexican desert during a familiarization flight. The SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission, as part of the Red Forces, includes searching for Scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Aircrews from two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, take off from Kirtland on a mission in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 188th Fighter Squadron, 150...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

PVT Patrick O'Neal, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, wearing Nuclear, Biological & Chemical (NBC) protective gear, removes his mask once the "all clear" signal is given following a chemical attack against the camp. The chemical attacks are executed, using Russian helicopters, by members of Optec Threat Support Activity based at Biggs Army Airfield, Texas as part of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

PVT Patrick O'Neal, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

F-16 pilot, 1LT Craig Hollis, 523rd Fighter Squadron based at Cannon Air Force Base, checks the missile launcher release on his Fighting Falcon during a preflight walk-around inspection. The 552nd is flying missions in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

F-16 pilot, 1LT Craig Hollis, 523rd Fighter Squadron based at Cannon A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Crew chief A1C William Ralph, 523rd Fighter Squadron based at Cannon Air Force Base, kneels in front of his F-16 Fighting Falcon and communicates with the pilot during engine start. The 552nd is flying missions in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Crew chief A1C William Ralph, 523rd Fighter Squadron based at Cannon A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

SRA Cassandra Dyer, a computer and communications operator provides telephone operator assistance to the 729th Air Control Squadron. The 729th provides command and control for the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

SRA Cassandra Dyer, a computer and communications operator provides te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Crew chiefs from the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, conduct end-of-runway preflight inspections, of their F-16 Fighting Falcons, prior to a mission supporting the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Crew chiefs from the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

Wearing Nuclear, Biological & Chemical (NBC) protective gear, PV2 Ruben Gutierrez (second from left), PVT Patrick O'Neal and PFC Damien Wainright (third and fourth from left), all assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, are briefed by SSGT Nathaniel Williams on their reaction to a simulated aerial chemical attack against their camp. The chemical attacks are executed, using Russian helicopters, by members of Optec Threat Support Activity based at Biggs Army Airfield, Texas as part of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Wearing Nuclear, Biological & Chemical (NBC) protective gear, PV2 Rube...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Crew chiefs, AMN Brook A. Drew and A1C Mathew A. Stowell, from the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, watch as a 77th F-16 takes off from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons are deployed to support the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Crew chiefs, AMN Brook A. Drew and A1C Mathew A. Stowell, from the 77t...

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Two soldiers, assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, wearing Nuclear, Biological & Chemical (NBC) protective gear run for cover after a simulated aerial chemical attack against their camp. The chemical attacks are executed, using Russian helicopters, by members of Optec Threat Support Activity based at Biggs Army Airfield, Texas as part of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Two soldiers, assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

PV2 Ruben Gutierrez a general mechanic, assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, on sentry duty uses his binoculars to scan the horizon for the approaching vehicles. The binocular lens reflects a fellow soldier's image at the unit's deployed camp. The soldiers are supporting the Air Defense Artillery's Patriot missile batteries during world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

PV2 Ruben Gutierrez a general mechanic, assigned to the Headquarters a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

After the all clear and no longer wearing his chemical protective suit, SSG Williams, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, fills out an after action report on the simulated chemical warfare attack. His brigade area was a target for a chemical attack during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

After the all clear and no longer wearing his chemical protective suit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A row of F-18 Hornets from the VFA-113 Naval Air Station, Lemoore, California, are being refueled on the flight line after a support mission over the New Mexican desert. Most of the fighters operating at Roswell Industrial Air Center are being refueled with the engines running during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A row of F-18 Hornets from the VFA-113 Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Cal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

A CH-47 helicopter takes off from Roswell Industrial Air Center during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

A CH-47 helicopter takes off from Roswell Industrial Air Center during...

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(left to right) 1LT Vasquez, SSG Williams and PFC Middleton, wearing NBC (Nuclear-Biological and Chemical) gear, stand guard to secure the perimeter at the main entry control point for their battery. They were responding to a chemical warfare attack on the 31st Brigade compound during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

(left to right) 1LT Vasquez, SSG Williams and PFC Middleton, wearing N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

LCPL Terry Cook, a bulk fuel specialist with the 273rd Marine Wing Support Squadron, Buford, South Carolina, monitors a fuel pump while the aircraft are being "hot" refueled. Most of the fighters operating at Roswell Industrial Air Center are being refueled with the engines running during world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

LCPL Terry Cook, a bulk fuel specialist with the 273rd Marine Wing Sup...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

Navy airman Jeffery Ervin, a plane captain with VFA-113 Naval Air Station, Lemoore, California, stands by an F-18 Hornet while it is being "Hot" refueled. Most of the fighters operating at Roswell Industrial Air Center are being refueled with the engines running during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Navy airman Jeffery Ervin, a plane captain with VFA-113 Naval Air Stat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C... More

During a chemical attack on the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company's compound by the Opposing Force (OPFOR) using a Russian AN-2 bi-plane, SGT Smart sights in on the aircraft with his M-16 rifle. The AN-2 is being used extensively for reconnaissance and chemical warfare during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

During a chemical attack on the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artille...

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A High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) creates a cloud of dust as it drives through the sand near the 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade area. The 31st is participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

A High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) creates a cloud o...

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SGT Back, 31st Brigade, FDC (Fire Direction Center) escorts acts as a ground spotter and escorts a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) through the brigade area to the outer control point. A spotter is needed to watch cable lines and other obstructions in the area during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

SGT Back, 31st Brigade, FDC (Fire Direction Center) escorts acts as a ...

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SGT Smart, 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company, wearing full NBC (Nuclear, Biological & Chemical) gear stands guard at his unit's perimeter. His battery was attacked with simulated gas by the opposing forces during night maneuvers during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

SGT Smart, 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company, we...

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On the flight line F-15 pilot, MAJ Clark Burtch, in the cockpit, talks into his mike/oxygen mask to his crew chief during the preflight inspection. MAJ Burtch is deployed with the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, to participate in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

On the flight line F-15 pilot, MAJ Clark Burtch, in the cockpit, talks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chr... More

Pilots from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina and 188th Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico attend a video conferencing preflight briefing for missions in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Pilots from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chr... More

On the flight line A1C Kurt Guidry, crew chief, talks with MAJ Clark Burtch, the F-15 pilot in the cockpit, during the preflight inspection. Both men are from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and are participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

On the flight line A1C Kurt Guidry, crew chief, talks with MAJ Clark B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chr... More

On the flight line A1C Kurt Guidry, crew chief talks with MAJ Clark Burtch, the F-15 pilot in the cockpit, as he removes a safety pin during the preflight inspection. Both men are from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and are participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

On the flight line A1C Kurt Guidry, crew chief talks with MAJ Clark Bu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chr... More

Close up of F-15 Eagle Crew CHIEF, A1C Kurt Guidry from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. With the aircraft communications mouthpiece in place he talks to the pilot preparing for a mission in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Close up of F-15 Eagle Crew CHIEF, A1C Kurt Guidry from the 2nd Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

A Russian MI-17 Hip helicopter, operated by members of Optec Threat Support Activity, Biggs Army Airfield, uses a smoke generator to simulate an NBC (Nuclear, Biological & Chemical) assault during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise. Night vision view

A Russian MI-17 Hip helicopter, operated by members of Optec Threat Su...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

AMN Katisha Clark, 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon Air Force Base searches for equipment that she will use to replace/repair F-16 seat kit items. The seat contains the survival gear that can be used by a pilot when he must eject from his aircraft. The 523rd FS is participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

AMN Katisha Clark, 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Pilots from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina and 188th Fighter Squadron, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico do a "time hack" during a video conferencing preflight briefing for missions in support of the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Pilots from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chr... More

U.S. Army AH-64 "Apache" helicopters prepare for takeoff from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico for night operations during world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise. The "Apache" helicopters provide an offensive for the OPFOR (Opposing Force) against the coalition forces deployed to McGregor Range, New Mexico

U.S. Army AH-64 "Apache" helicopters prepare for takeoff from Holloman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Alamogordo State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA ... More

During a night movement, the members of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company evades the OPFOR (Opposing Force) by changing locations before morning. Night maneuvers have become the standard operating procedure for the many Patriot missile teams during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

During a night movement, the members of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Def...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Operating at night and hoping to avoid detection by the OPFOR (Opposing Force), members of the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Bravo Company, move their Patriot missiles and support vehicles to a new location. The 11th Brigade is one of two Patriot missile brigades supporting the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise. Night vision view

Operating at night and hoping to avoid detection by the OPFOR (Opposin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

MAJ Clark Burtch from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during a preflight briefing point out on a map the area his flight of F-15 Eagles will patrol. The F-15 Eagles joined other Air Force, Navy and Marine fighters participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

MAJ Clark Burtch from the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

The base camp, showing camouflaged tents, vehicles, and antennas, of the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. The 11th Brigade is one of two Patriot missile brigades supporting the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

The base camp, showing camouflaged tents, vehicles, and antennas, of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

On the flight line beneath his F-15, pilot MAJ Clark Burtch, does his preflight inspection. MAJ Burtch is deployed with the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, to participate in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

On the flight line beneath his F-15, pilot MAJ Clark Burtch, does his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chr... More

A1C Wassim Timani, 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon Air Force Base cleans and inspects helmets and masks worn by F-16 pilots on air support missions. The 523rd FS is participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A1C Wassim Timani, 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Crew CHIEF A1C Edward Pogue assists F-15 Pilot, CPT Tim Coulon in snapping his ejection seat harness prior to an aerial mission. Both men are assigned to the 553rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base and are supporting the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Crew CHIEF A1C Edward Pogue assists F-15 Pilot, CPT Tim Coulon in snap...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Operating at night and hoping to avoid detection by the OPFOR (Opposing Force), members of the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Bravo Company, move their Patriot missiles and support vehicles to a new location. The 11th Brigade is one of two Patriot missile brigades supporting the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise. Night vision view

Operating at night and hoping to avoid detection by the OPFOR (Opposin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: C... More

Under darkness of night, soldiers of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company guard the entry control point against a possible OPFOR (Opposing Force) attack on the AM6 Patriot Missile Group. The Patriot missiles are the ground-to-air defense capability for the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Under darkness of night, soldiers of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

SGT Russel McAllister (foreground) and SPC John Trevino, assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas, set up a Antenna Mast Group, which enables the Patriot missile batteries to communicate, in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

SGT Russel McAllister (foreground) and SPC John Trevino, assigned to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas, level a radar unit in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas set up a Antenna Mast Group, which enables the Patriot missile batteries to communicate, in preparation for the tactical Patriot missile launch. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

A Patriot missile is launched by soldiers of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

A Patriot missile is launched by soldiers of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

Patriot missile battery support equipment from the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas is set up in preparation for a tactical missile launch. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

Patriot missile battery support equipment from the 11th Brigade, 43rd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

A mobile Patriot missile launcher belonging to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas is erected on a hardened launch point in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

A mobile Patriot missile launcher belonging to the 11th Brigade, 43rd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas, set up a Antenna Mast Group, which enables the Patriot missile batteries to communicate, in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More