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US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tony "Chilli Dawg" Rodriguez mans the MHU-83C/E Munitions Loading System to maneuver a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) GBU-32 2,000-pound bomb as USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Colby Davis signals and guides the munition onto its cradle on the MHU-110 Munitions Handling Trailer during day two of operation IRAQI FREEDOM. In the background sits a USAF B-2 Spirit bomber

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tony "Chilli Dawg" Rodri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Janice H. Cannon, USAF Release Sta... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 31st Civil Engineer Squadrons (CES) "Fire Dawg," moves to safety a simulated victim who was trapped inside a C-130 Hercules aircraft mock-up

A US Air Force (USAF) 31st Civil Engineer Squadrons (CES) "Fire Dawg,"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G.L. Freeman, USAF Rele... More

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, August 8, 2007 -- FEMA's Jim Workman drills and Perry Fergson holds wood for the construction of a DAWG house model. The model will show the public how metal connectors and anchors are engineered to connect and strengthen the wood joints within the frame. Structural damages resulting from extreme winds can be minimized by using the DAWG house techniques and methodologies. Hattie Stallworth/FEMA.

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, August 8, 2007 -- FEMA's Jim...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008--Jennifer Lapointe, with children Caroline and Jackson, look at information on preparedness at a Hurricane Expo at Edgewater Mall. FEMA provided educational materials and the mitigation "dawg house" to educate people at the expo, which marked the first week of hurricane season. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008--Jennifer Lapointe, with ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008 -- Greg and Ashley White talk to NFIP Insurance Specialist Diana Kidder and look at information at a Hurricane Expo at Edgewater Mall. FEMA provided educational materials and exhibited the mitigation "dawg house" to educate people at the expo, which marked the first week of hurricane season. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008 -- Greg and Ashley White ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialist Herman Price helps a West Johnstone High school student complete one of the walls for their DAWG HAUS project. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a FEMA mitigation program to show how to build or rebuild stronger, safer structures that can withstand most tornadoes. David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Spec...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building the DAWG HAUS in Johnstone County Production Date: 05/06/2011 Caption: Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialist Herman Price... More

Tornado - Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialist Crispin Nery explains the bracket system used in the DAWG HAUS structure to West Johnstone High school shop teacher Eddie Poplin before beginning construction. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a FEMA mitigation program to show how to build or rebuild stronger, safer structures that can withstand most tornadoes. David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Spec...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building The DAWG HAUS in Johnstone County Production Date: 05/06/2011 Caption: Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialist Crispin Nery... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wilder and Kevin Montgomery assemble this "dawg haus", - an acronym meaning Disaster Avoidance with Good Home Attenuating Unionization System - at The Home Depot. Dawg hause uses a special construction technique called continuous load path which uses hangers and hurricane straps to stabilize the structure in severe weather. FEMA personnel help teach techniques to reduce storm damage. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wild...

The original database describes this as: Title: Practicing Stronger Building Techniques Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wilder and Kevin Montgomery assemble this... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wilde and Kevin Montgomery work on this "dawg haus", - an acronym meaning Disaster Avoidance with Good Home Attenuating Unionization System - at The Home Depot. Dawg hause uses a special construction technique called continuous load path which uses hangers and hurricane straps to stabilize the structure in severe weather. FEMA personnel help teach techniques to reduce storm damage. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wild...

The original database describes this as: Title: Stronger Building Techniques in Action Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wilde and Kevin Montgomery work on this "d... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- This "dawg haus," -an acronym meaning Disaster Avoidance with Good Home Attenuating Unionization System- illustrates a special construction technique called continuous load path which uses hangers and hurricane straps to stabilize the structure in severe weather. FEMA personnel help teach building techniques to reduce storm damage. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- This "dawg...

The original database describes this as: Title: Dawg Haus Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- This "dawg haus," -an acronym meaning Disaster Avoidance with Good Home Atten... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wilder works on this "dawg haus," - an acronym meaning Disaster Avoidance with Good Home Attenuating Unionization System - being built at The Home Depot. Dawg haus uses a special construction technique called continuous load path which uses hangers and hurricane straps to stabilize the structure in severe weather. FEMA personnel help teach techniques to mitigate storm damage. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wild...

The original database describes this as: Title: Teaching Stronger Building Techniques Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Shawn Wilder works on this "dawg haus," - an acro... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- A FEMA mitigation specialist and Lowe's Store Manager Steven Gray review the plans for a ' DAWG HAUS' demonstration, which is the acronym for a building method that helps structures withstand high winds. FEMA works with the private sector to get resources out to disaster survivors as they continue to rebuild their homes and businesses. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- A FEMA mitigation specia...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado-resistant building demonstration Production Date: 06/10/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- A FEMA mitigation specialist and Lowe's Store... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Bonnie Hanchett presents Lowe's Store Manager Steven Gray with a certificate of appreciation for providing the materials to construct the' DAWG HAUS', the acronym for a portable tornado-resistant demonstration structure. The structure is a visual example of everyday construction techniques and materials that can reduce the damage of high winds. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- FEMA mitigation speciali...

The original database describes this as: Title: Partnering With The Private Sector Production Date: 06/10/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Bonnie Hanchett presents... More

Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , June 27, 2011 -- Collen Appleby, FEMA mitigation specialist, talks with an attendee of the Alabama League of Municipalities Expo at the FEMA booth. The DAWG HAUS and safe room displays were also there to promote mitigation and safe room construction. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , June 27, 2011 -- Collen Appleby, FEMA mi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA mitigation at Alabama League of Municipalities Expo Production Date: 06/27/2011 Caption: Huntsville, Ala. , June 27, 2011 -- Collen Appleby, FEMA mitigat... More

Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , June 27, 2011 -- John Ross, FEMA mitigation specialist, answers questions about safe rooms in front of the DAWG HAUS display at the Alabama League of Municipalities Expo. State and local officials from Alabama were in attendance and were able to get information on mitigation and safe room construction and grants. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , June 27, 2011 -- John Ross, FEMA mitigati...

The original database describes this as: Title: Safe room on display Production Date: 06/27/2011 Caption: Huntsville, Ala. , June 27, 2011 -- John Ross, FEMA mitigation specialist, answers questions about sa... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - The roar of hammers overwhelms the shop in the Miller Gorie Center of Auburn University as students and professors assemble a FEMA DAWG HAUS. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - The roar of hammers over...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tiger's Mighty Roar Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - The roar of hammers overwhelms the shop in the Miller Gorie Center... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors assemble the rafters for a FEMA DAWG HAUS. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University student...

The original database describes this as: Title: Up to the Rafters Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors assemble the rafters for a ... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors prepare to cut lumber for a FEMA DAWG HAUS. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University studen...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Safe Approach in Auburn Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors prepare to cut l... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors build a FEMA DAWG HAUS. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University student...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Cutting Edge in Safety Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors build a FEMA DAWG ... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University Professor Paul Holley discusses the design of FEMA's DAWG HAUS with FEMA HPA Engineer James Crawford III. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University Profes...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building a Better Future at Auburn Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University Professor Paul Holley discusses t... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Professor Paul Holley assists students sawing fiber cement siding for a FEMA DAWG HAUS. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Professor Paul Holley as...

The original database describes this as: Title: Auburn's Not Waiting for the Dust to Settle Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Professor Paul Holley assists students saw... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students assemble the foundation for a FEMA DAWG HAUS. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University student...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Nuts and Bolts of Safety Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students assemble the foundation for a F... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors raise the walls of a FEMA DAWG HAUS. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University studen...

The original database describes this as: Title: Raising the Walls Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors raise the walls of a FEMA ... More

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors use metal connectors on the rafters of a FEMA DAWG HAUS. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a wind-resistant techniques of building. After an outbreak of tornados swept through Alabama in April, Auburn's Integrated Design and Construction students have an opportunity to exchange ideas with FEMA's mitigation team. The university hopes the students will integrate these concepts in future projects, designing and building a safer world. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University studen...

The original database describes this as: Title: Raising the Bar in Auburn Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Auburn, Ala. , September 2, 2011 - Auburn University students and professors use metal connecto... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Snow Hill, N. C. , October 29, 2011 -- David Morgan, Hazard Mitigation Specialist, ignores the bad weather at the Sweet Potato Festival so that he can answer questions about the construction techniques used in the "DAWG HAUS". FEMA is in the field with information to help disaster survivors rebuild their homes in a safe manner. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEAM

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Snow Hill, N. C....

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Expert Ready to Help, Regardless of Weather Production Date: 10/29/2011 Caption: Snow Hill, N. C. , October 29, 2011 -- David Morgan, Hazard Mitigat... More

Airman 1st Class Melvin, 437 Aerial Port Squadron,

Airman 1st Class Melvin, 437 Aerial Port Squadron,

Airman 1st Class Melvin, 437 Aerial Port Squadron, 437 Airlift Wing air transportation journeyman, assists two other APS air transportation journeymen as they push a pallet onto a L100 aircraft Aug. 29, 2012, a... More

A group of young men playing a game of football. Football player dawg, sports.

A group of young men playing a game of football. Football player dawg,...

A football player is holding a ball in his hand / A football player is throwing a pass during a game / Public domain sport photography.

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate in a 5K memorial run honoring fallen air transportation specialist Airmen at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2019. Several Airmen ran with chains o... More

Senior Airman David May, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman David May, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman David May, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, guides Senior Airman Ivan Fernandez, 437th APS, journeyman as he positions the 60k tunner for unloading Aug. 29, 2012, at Joint... More

Senior Airman Leonard Tennart, 2nd Communications Squadron

Senior Airman Leonard Tennart, 2nd Communications Squadron

Senior Airman Leonard Tennart, 2nd Communications Squadron cable and antenna maintenance, pulls a fiber optic cable through an underground manhole system at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 12, 2016. Airmen ... More

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate in a 5K memorial run honoring fallen air transportation specialist Airmen at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2019. Several Airmen ran with chains o... More

Senior Airman Ivan Fernandez, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman Ivan Fernandez, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman Ivan Fernandez, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, ensures the 60k tunner is positioned properly to load an aircraft Aug. 29, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C.... More

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate in a 5K memorial run honoring fallen air transportation specialist Airmen at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2019. Air transportation Airmen, commo... More

Airman 1st Class Melvin Hamilton, 437th Aerial Port

Airman 1st Class Melvin Hamilton, 437th Aerial Port

Airman 1st Class Melvin Hamilton, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, tightens a pallet strap Aug. 29, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The pallets contained food and medica... More

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate

Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron participate in a 5K memorial run honoring fallen air transportation specialist Airmen at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2019. Several Airmen ran with chains o... More

Senior Airman David May, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman David May, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman David May, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, ties down a pallet on an L100 aircraft Aug. 29, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston -Air Base, S.C. The pallets contained food and m... More

Airman 1st Class Melvin Hamilton, 437th Aerial Port

Airman 1st Class Melvin Hamilton, 437th Aerial Port

Airman 1st Class Melvin Hamilton, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, spots Senior Airman Ivan Fernandez, 437th APS, as he maneuvers a 60k Tunner Aug. 29, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston Ai... More

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, chooses chains to replace existing chains on a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 29, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C. ... More

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, prepares to replace existing chains on a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 29, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C. The ch... More

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron

Senior Airman Derik Winston, 437th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, prepares to replace existing chains on a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 29, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C. The ch... More

Tech. Sgt. Kristina Marshall, a 39th Aerial Port Squadron

Tech. Sgt. Kristina Marshall, a 39th Aerial Port Squadron

Tech. Sgt. Kristina Marshall, a 39th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation technician, drives a forklift carrying donated winter weather clothing into the loading bay at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan... More