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U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Anthony Baka mans a .50 caliber machine gun as he stands a force protection watch as his ship, the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), transits through the Strait of Messina, Italy, on Oct. 22, 2006. EISENHOWER is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras) (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Anthony Baka mans a .50 caliber ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Strait Of Messina Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Miguel Angel Contreras, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) AIRMAN Joseph Jackson stands force protection watch on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) on Jan. 20, 2007, after departing San Diego, Calif., during a regularly scheduled deployment out to sea somewhere in the Pacific Ocean in support of the Global War on Terror. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins) (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) AIRMAN Joseph Jackson s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Paul Perkins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), conduct weapons qualification training, using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, at the Takeyama gun range located at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. This is one of several weapons qualifications performed annually by force protection watch standers

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrew D. Wiskow, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Sailors stand a force protection watch while transiting from Norfolk Naval Base (NOB) to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)

Sailors stand a force protection watch while transiting from Norfolk N...

Aboard USS Harry S. Truman Sailors stand a force protection watch while transiting from Norfolk Naval Base (NOB) to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jose L. Barr... More

US Army STAFF Sergeant David Mullins, Bravo Company, 12th Air Defense Artillery, Ft. Polk, Louisiana, marshals a CH-53 Chinook with an Avenger unit slung underneath as it approaches the insertion point at Condron Army Air Field. The Avenger unit is a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) with a turret mounted Stinger launcher module. The Chinook will first bring the Avenger to the ground and release the cable, then it will land beside it to off-load the force protection and Avenger personnel

US Army STAFF Sergeant David Mullins, Bravo Company, 12th Air Defense ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

Soldiers of the 1/26 Task Force, out of Schweinfurt, Germany, pass off sand bags, as they are filled, at Camp Dobol, for the improvement of force protection while deployed to Bosnia during Operation JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provide a climate of stability

Soldiers of the 1/26 Task Force, out of Schweinfurt, Germany, pass off...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Dobal Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Dwight Channey, USA Release ... More

SPECIALIST First Class [SFC] Mark Andrews, of the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, helps in tying sand bags for the improvement of force protection on Camp Dobol while deployed to Bosnia during Operation JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provide a climate of stability

SPECIALIST First Class [SFC] Mark Andrews, of the 404th Civil Affairs ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Dobal Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Dwight Channey, USA Release ... More

A soldier from E Company, 3/325th Parachute Infantry Command, mans a mounted machine gun to provide force protection for a stopped convoy in the Zone of Separation. The 325th PIC was tasked to insure that no weapons or other contraband are in the Zone

A soldier from E Company, 3/325th Parachute Infantry Command, mans a m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Teresa H. Hawkins Release Status: Released ... More

On the morning of April 22nd, 1996, soldiers of 1ST Platoon, A Battery, 4th Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, in a CAT-V (carrier, ammunition, tracked, vehicle) provide force protection during a two gun artillery raid near the town of Donje Ceparde (CQ 379 183) in the Zone of Separation during Operation Joint Endeavor

On the morning of April 22nd, 1996, soldiers of 1ST Platoon, A Battery...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Donje Caparde Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Glenn W. Suggs Release... More

(from left to right) US Army Brigadier General Stanley F. Cherrie, Assistant Division Commander-maneuver, Task Force Eagle, talks with USA STAFF Sergeant John Iacono, 4th Platoon, B-Troop, 1/4 Cavalry scout platoon sergeant, and another soldier about the force protection measures being emplaced on remote signal site Hill 425 in Bosnia and Herzegovina during Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

(from left to right) US Army Brigadier General Stanley F. Cherrie, Ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Teresa H. Hawkins, USA Release Status: Rele... More

US Army SPECIALIST, Fourth Class Matthew Kent, a UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter gunner, provides aerial force protection, in support of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR, for other Implementation Force troops maintaining ground security throughout the Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, region so that people could travel freely during the 1996 elections

US Army SPECIALIST, Fourth Class Matthew Kent, a UH-60A Blackhawk heli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Mostar Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lance Cheung, USAF Release S... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Luke Bingham, a Security SPECIALIST with the 60 Security Police Squadron, Travis AFB, California, controls traffic flow through Harvest Falcon Entry Control Point at Al Kharj Air Base. The Security Police Contingent at Al Kharj has established a single entry point for all vehicles as a security measure which allows for tighter control of vehicle movement in and out of the Tent City during Operation DESERT FOCUS, the force protection US air assets relocation from Dhahran and Riyadh to the Prince Sultan Air Base. Military personnel are in country to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, the no fly zone over southern Iraq

SENIOR AIRMAN Luke Bingham, a Security SPECIALIST with the 60 Security...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCHDESERT FOCUS Base: Al Kharj Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard M Heileman,... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Luke Bingham, a Security SPECIALIST with the 60 Security Police Squadron, Travis AFB, California, controls traffic flow through Harvest Falcon Entry Control Point at Al Kharj Air Base. The Security Police Contingent at Al Kharj has established a single entry point for all vehicles as security measure which allows for tighter control of vehicle movement in and out of the Tent City during Operation DESERT FOCUS, the force protection US air assets relocation from Dhahran and Riyadh to the Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Military personnel are in country to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, the no fly zone over southern Iraq

SENIOR AIRMAN Luke Bingham, a Security SPECIALIST with the 60 Security...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCHDESERT FOCUS Base: Al Kharj Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard M Heileman,... More

The left wing from the wreckage of a Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lay on a hillside in the Russian sector of Multinational Division North (MDN) area of operations. American quick reaction forces and Russian troops provide force protection

The left wing from the wreckage of a Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Edward W. Nino Release Status: Released to ... More

Two US Army soldiers of the 1/26 Task Force, (1ST Battalion, 26th Infantry), 2nd Brigade, 1ST Infantry Division (Mechanized), Scheinfurt, Germany, off-load sandbags from an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at Camp Dobol for the improvement of force protection while deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina, during Operation JOINT GUARD, 9 March 1997

Two US Army soldiers of the 1/26 Task Force, (1ST Battalion, 26th Infa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Dobal Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Dwight Chaney, USA Release S... More

United States Army First Lieutenants (1LTs)Shetzline and Funchion, of Task Force 1/26 (1ST Battalion, 26th Infantry), 2nd Brigade, 1ST Infantry Division (Mechanized), Scheinfurt, Germany, help place sand bags at Camp Dobol, for improved force protection, while deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina, during Operation JOINT GUARD, 9 March 1997

United States Army First Lieutenants (1LTs)Shetzline and Funchion, of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Dobal Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Dwight Chaney, USA Release S... More

BGEN Richard A. Coleman, Director of Security Forces, Headquarters U.S. Air force passes the 820th Security Forces Group (SFGp) colors to LTC Larry Buckingham, Commander 820th SFGp. during the standup ceremonies for the 820th. The 820th is one of three new force protection units, being assigned to Lackland, who are tasked with being able to deploy anywhere in the world within 48 hours to protect U.S. assets and people

BGEN Richard A. Coleman, Director of Security Forces, Headquarters U.S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell Release Status: Releas... More

(Front-left to right) U.S. Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN Ronald Fogelman, BGEN Richard A. Coleman, Director of Security Forces, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and LCOL Larry Buckingham, Commander 820th Security Forces Group, stand at attention in front of the color guard, during the standup ceremonies for the 820th. The 820th is one of three new force protection units, being assigned to Lackland, who are tasked with being able to deploy anywhere in the world within 48 hours to protect U.S. assets and people

(Front-left to right) U.S. Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN Ronald Fogelm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Yolanda Hunter Release Status: Released... More

US Army, SPECIALIST (SPC) Michael Morris, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, stands guard during training in conducting a temporary checkpoint near Brcko, Bosina-Herzegovina, part of force protection training. Operation Joint Guard, 30 April 1997

US Army, SPECIALIST (SPC) Michael Morris, Charlie Company, 2nd Battali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Brcko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tracey L. Hall-Leahy, USA Release... More

Six US Army soldiers, four armed with 5.56 mm M16 rifles and one with an 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, after air assaulting from UH-60 Blackhawks, head for Camp McGovern, Bosnia-Herzegovina, where they will receive training in the mission of Task Force 1-77 (1ST Battalion - 77th Armor), force protection, and setting up a temporary checkpoint. Operation JOINT GUARD, 30 April 1997,

Six US Army soldiers, four armed with 5.56 mm M16 rifles and one with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Mcgovern Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tracey L. Hall-Leahy, USA ... More

US Army soldiers of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, conducte a temporary checkpoint near Brcko, Bosnia-Herzegovina, as part of force protection training. An M939 (6 X 6) 5 ton cargo truck is parked at side of road. Operation JOINT GUARD, 30 April 1997

US Army soldiers of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Brcko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tracey L. Hall-Leahy, USA Release... More

A US Army, UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter lowers an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) from C Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, into a field surrounded by concertina wire near the landing zone at Camp McGovern, Bosnia-Herzegovina. At Camp McGovern the soldiers will learn about the mission of Task Force 1-77 (1ST Battalion - 77th Armor), force protection, and setting up a temporary checkpoint. Operation JOINT GUARD, 30 April 1997

A US Army, UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter lowers an M998 High-Mobility Mul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Mcgovern Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tracey L. Hall-Leahy, USA ... More

US Army Private First Class (PFC) Malala Salu (left), armed with an M16 rifle, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, pulls security while UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, which transported the soldiers, depart. This company air assault is part of the training the soldiers from C Co. will receive at Camp McGovern, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The soldiers will also learn about the mission of Task Force 1-77 (1ST Battalion - 77th Armor), force protection, and setting up a temporary checkpoint during Operation JOINT GUARD, 30 April 1997

US Army Private First Class (PFC) Malala Salu (left), armed with an M1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Mcgovern Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tracey L. Hall-Leahy, USA ... More

US Army SPECIALIST (SPC) James Allbritton and Private (PVT) Paul Merriam, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, stand guard, in front of a parked M998 High-Mobility Multipurose Wheeled Vehicel (HMMWV) while conducting a temporary checkpoint near Brcko, Bosnia-Herzegoniva, as part of force protection training.Operation JOINT GUARD, 30 April 1997

US Army SPECIALIST (SPC) James Allbritton and Private (PVT) Paul Merri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Brcko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tracey L. Hall-Leahy, USA Release... More

US Army, Private (PVT) Freddie Bell, 3rd Squad, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, checks out the field of fire in one of the bunkers at Camp McGovern, Bosnia-Herzegovina, as part of his training. The soldiers will also learn about the mission of Task Force 1-77 (1ST Battalion - 77th Armor), force protection, and setting up a temporary checkpoint. Operation JOINT GUARD, 30 April 1997

US Army, Private (PVT) Freddie Bell, 3rd Squad, Charlie Company, 2nd B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Mcgovern Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tracey L. Hall-Leahy, USA ... More

US Army soldiers of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, conducte a temporary checkpoint near Brcko, Bosnia-Herzegovina, as part of force protection training. Operation JOINT GUARD, 30 April, 1997

US Army soldiers of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Brcko Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tracey L. Hall-Leahy, USA Release... More

The burned remains of a US Army, M2A2 Bradley, Infantry Fighting Vehicel, from Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 2 Infantry, 3rd Brigade, 1ST Infantry Division (Mechanized), Vilseck, Germany, sits on a dirt road. The vehicle caught on fire when returning from force protection and was immediately evacuated of all passengers, ammunitions and five tow missles before it burst into flames. The cause of the fire is unknown. Opeation JOINT GUARD, Camp Bedrock, Bosnia-Herzegovina, May 26, 1997

The burned remains of a US Army, M2A2 Bradley, Infantry Fighting Vehic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Bedrock Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC John Jackson, USA Release ... More

The burned out hull of a United States Army, M2A2 Bradley, Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 2nd infantry, 3rd Brigade, 1ST Infantry Division (Mechanized), Vilseck, Germany. The vehicle caught fire while returning from force protection was immediately evacuated of all passengers, ammunitions and five tow missles before it burst into flames. The cause of the fire is unknown. Operation JOINT GUARD, Camp Bedrock, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 27 May1997

The burned out hull of a United States Army, M2A2 Bradley, Infantry Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Bedrock Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC John Jackson Release Statu... More

US Air Force General Ralph Eberhart (left), Air Force Vice CHIEF of STAFF, addresses Lackland Air Force Base, 820th Security Forces Group, and Force Protection Battlelab personnel during the dedication ceremony of the new Air Force Security Forces Center

US Air Force General Ralph Eberhart (left), Air Force Vice CHIEF of ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell Release Status: Releas... More

Force protection measures are in full force as revealed by the concertina wire and warning sign at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

Force protection measures are in full force as revealed by the concert...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sce... More

Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell Kentucky, simulate an artillery slingload by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in preparation for the Exercise RAPID FORCE PROTECTION INITIATIVE (RFPI) being held at Fort Benning, Georgia. RFPI is a field experiment designed to test new equipment and its usefulness with the Light Forces on the battlefield

Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell Kentucky, sim...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RAPID FORCE PROTECTION INITIATIVE Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is used to destroy targets at long ranges, it was displayed for Visitors' Day during Exercise RAPID FORCE PROTECTION INITIATIVE (RFPI), a field experiment to test new technology for the light forces on the battle field

The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is used to destroy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RAPID FORCE PROTECTION INITIATIVE (RFPI) Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

Lieutenant General John Abrams, Comanding General Tradoc, Fort Monroe, Virginia, sits in a UH-47 Blackhawk while attending the VIP day for Exercise RAPID FORCE PROTECTION INITIATIVE (RFPI) Project. RFPI is a field experiment to test new technology for the light forces in the battle field

Lieutenant General John Abrams, Comanding General Tradoc, Fort Monroe,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RAPID FORCE PROTECTION INITIATIVE (RFPI) Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A Remote Sentry unit used to track multiple targets at long ranges was displayed for Visitors' Day during Exercise RAPID FORCE PROTECTION INITIATIVE (RFPI), a field experiment to test new technology for the light forces on the battlefield

A Remote Sentry unit used to track multiple targets at long ranges was...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RAPID FORCE PROTECTION INITIATIVE (RFPI) Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A military policeman (MP) stands watch over the port facility during Exercise DYNAMIC MIX '98. The AAV7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle in the foreground was part of the barrier plan put into effect by the Force Protection Operations Center. DYNAMIC MIX is a combined exercise comprising air, land, maritime, and amphibious operations throughout the Turkey southern region to improve command and control procedures

A military policeman (MP) stands watch over the port facility during E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX '98 Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: II MEF (FWD.) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Protectors" CATEGORY: Combat Camera PLACE: Third Place Combat Camera CAPTION INFORMATION: Members of the 621st Air Mobility Operations Group Force Protection Team navigate throughout Ft. Dix, New Jersey during a recent Joint Training Exercise with the 8th Ranger Battalion. The team gives force protection to deployed aircraft and aircrews in compromising environments. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00005

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Protectors" CATE...

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

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Vincent L. Carrillo stands force protection watch on the ship�s flight deck while inport Koper, Slovenia

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Vincent L. Carrillo stands forc...

Aboard USS Harry S. Truman Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Vincent L. Carrillo stands force protection watch on the ships flight deck while inport Koper, Slovenia. Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW ... More

Force protection qualifications

Force protection qualifications

At sea aboard USS George Washington Airman Morgan Taylor from Louisville, Ky., fires a 9mm pistol to qualify for force protection watchstanding. Force protection watchstanding requires the training of Navy per... More

Force protection training aboard ship.

Force protection training aboard ship.

At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors man one of the ships .50 caliber gun mounts during a force protection exercise, as a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer assigned to the battle group operates not far fr... More

USS Frederick - force protection training

USS Frederick - force protection training

At sea aboard USS Frederick Midshipmen embarked aboard the tank landing ship, participate in force protection training techniques. Nicknamed Fast Freddy, Frederick is the last of the Newport class of tank land... More

A sentry stands force protection watch aboard Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Mustin (DDG 89) berthed at the Allegheny Pier on Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola

A sentry stands force protection watch aboard Pre-commissioning Unit (...

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. (Jun. 6, 2003) -- A sentry stands force protection watch aboard Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Mustin (DDG 89) berthed at the Allegheny Pier on Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola... More

Ship�s Masters at Arms stand Force Protection Watch

Ship�s Masters at Arms stand Force Protection Watch

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman Ships masters-at-arms stand force protection watch in the ships hangar bay, as the carrier pulls into Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, for a short port visit. Truman and Carrier Air ... More

16th Annual Satsukikai Softball Tournament

16th Annual Satsukikai Softball Tournament

Members of the Fleet Activities Sasebo Security Detachment softball team the"Typhoons" exchange bows with their Japanese counterparts during the 16th annual Satsukikai Softball Tournament at Nimitz Park. More t... More

Straight on medium close-up shot from the waist up as Technical Sergeant Frederick Villareal, a "Raven Team" security specialist assigned to McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, prepares force protection equipment prior to the C-17A Globemaster III aircraft, arrival at Hoedspruit AFB, South Africa. The C-17A will be the first of several flights that will arrive throughout the following weeks to bring helicopters and military personnel (equipment and personnel not shown) to assist with search and rescue and with the distribution of relief supplies in Mozambique for "Operation Atlas Response."

Straight on medium close-up shot from the waist up as Technical Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RESPONSE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cary Humphries Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Shortly after arriving to Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, US Air Force Technical Sergeant Pete Hammond, of the 89th Air Wing, Security Forces Squadron, briefs Deployment Commander Colonel Ron Bullock on the 89th SFS Force Protection Plan that will be used during Exercise Crisis Look 00-03

Shortly after arriving to Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, US Air Force Techn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Air Force Captain Scott Selchert (Left) CHIEF of Force Protection with the 621st Air Mobility Operations Group, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, and STAFF Sergeant Erik Hanson, a Communication Technician with the 821st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ, determine where the supplies from a simulated airdrop landed. By using grid coordinates located on thier map the team retrieved the errant supplies from the Range 13 on Fort Dix. The training exercise on Ft. Dix is designed to train deployed Air Mobility Operations Group personnel to defend a new air base from Threat II attacks for up to 24 hours or until Security Forces or Army reinforcements arrive. The exercise took place on ...

US Air Force Captain Scott Selchert (Left) CHIEF of Force Protection w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Captain Scott Selchert (Left) Chief of Force Protection with the 621st Air Mobility Operations Group, McGuire Air ... More

Yellow and white smoke is used to simulate an explosion on a chemical rail tanker during the force protection exercise and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

Yellow and white smoke is used to simulate an explosion on a chemical ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

Dressed in hazardous material handling suits, members of the Fort McCoy Fire Department take air samples to determine if chemical airborne contaminants are present during the force protection exercise and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

Dressed in hazardous material handling suits, members of the Fort McCo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

An observer from the Fire Department looks on as US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel dressed in hazardous material handling suits set up an x-ray device inside the cargo compartment of a C-130 Hercules aircraft, during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

An observer from the Fire Department looks on as US Army Explosive Ord...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

Members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin escort US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel dressed hazardous material handling suits, during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at the South Post training area

Members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin escort US Army...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

Members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin help US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel into their hazardous material handling suits, during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at the South Post training area

Members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin help US Army E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

A Member of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, makes adjustments to the hazardous material handling suit, worn by a US Army soldier assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), unit during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at the South Post training area

A Member of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, makes adjust...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

Members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, prepare to make site assessments with US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel, during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at the South Post training area

Members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, prepare to ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

A members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, posing as a terrorist, threatens to detonate an simulated explosive device, near a chemical rail tanker, during the force protection exercise and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

A members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, posing as a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

A US Army soldier assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), unit gets help with his hazardous material handing suit and breathing apparatus, from members of the Fire Department, during the force protection exercise and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

A US Army soldier assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding, CIV Release Status: Released to P... More

US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel dressed in hazardous material handling suits prepare to enter the cargo compartment of a C-130 Hercules aircraft, during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel dressed in hazardo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

A US Army soldier assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), unit gets help with his hazardous material handing suit, from members of the Fire Department, during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

A US Army soldier assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding, CIV Release Status: Released to P... More

US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel dressed in hazardous material handling suits enter the cargo compartment of a C-130 Hercules aircraft, during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel dressed in hazardo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and members of the Fort McCoy Fire Department make site assessment during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and members of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

Members of a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team test the snow for chemical contamination, during the force protection exercise and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

Members of a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team test the snow for chemi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Anita Johnson... More

A US Army soldier assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), unit makes adjustments his hazardous material handing suit and breathing apparatus, during the force protection exercise and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

A US Army soldier assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Anita Johnson... More

US Navy Storekeeper Second Class John Gottshall stands a force protection watch on the navigation bridge of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) while transitting through the Suez Canal

US Navy Storekeeper Second Class John Gottshall stands a force protect...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN ETTA C. Vilfer, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Navy Storekeeper Second Class John Gottshall stands a force protection watch on the navigation bridge of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) while transitting through the Suez Canal

US Navy Storekeeper Second Class John Gottshall stands a force protect...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN ETTA C. Vilfer, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Army (USA) member of a Special Reaction Team (SRT) subdues a suspected "terrorist during a Force Protection Exercise "Operation Dangerous Wind", Fort Gordon, Georgia

US Army (USA) member of a Special Reaction Team (SRT) subdues a suspec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Gillem State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Claude Stalling... More

A simulated UH-1 helicopter crash site during a Force Protection Exercise Operation Dangerous Wind, Fort Gordon, Georgia

A simulated UH-1 helicopter crash site during a Force Protection Exerc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Gillem State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Claude Stalling... More

A high-angle view showing a construction project underway at the Main Gate at Aviano AB, Italy. The upgrade project will include a visitors center, a guardhouse, canopy cover, improved road works and landscaping. The project also includes force protection requirements and space for vehicle parking

A high-angle view showing a construction project underway at the Main ...

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: SRA Staci Clapper Release Status:... More

A poster depicting the Force Protection Concept and logo from the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA. "KEEP A LOW PROFILE, BE UNPREDICTABLE and BE ALERT"

A poster depicting the Force Protection Concept and logo from the Nati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Kim E. Lytle,... More

Members of the 52d Security Forces Squadron randomly checked vehicles entering the base during a force protection exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Members of the 52d Security Forces Squadron randomly checked vehicles ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

STAFF Sergeant Micheal T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with his canine, inspects a vehicle entering the base during a base force protection exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

STAFF Sergeant Micheal T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

STAFF Sergeant Micheal T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with his canine, increases security measures at the front gate during a base force protection exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

STAFF Sergeant Micheal T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Protesters stage a mock protest against Americans during an Anti-terrorism/Force Protection exercise outside the main gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

Protesters stage a mock protest against Americans during an Anti-terro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Jamie Flanders, 52d Security Forces Squadron, handcuffs Kimberly Parker, a "protester" during an Anti-terrorism/Force protection exercise outside the main gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

AIRMAN 1ST Class Jamie Flanders, 52d Security Forces Squadron, handcuf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Jody T. Hawk, a "protester", tries to stop a car from entering the main gate in a mock protest during an Anti-terrorism/Force protection exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

Jody T. Hawk, a "protester", tries to stop a car from entering the mai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on September 14, 2001, for the victims and the families of the terrorist attacks in the United States. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the ildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The base is in Force Protection Condition Charlie (FP CON Charlie) with barriers preventing ready access to critical...

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join toge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on Sep... More

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on September 14, 2001, for the victims and the families of the terrorist attacks in the United States. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the ildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The base is in Force Protection Condition Charlie (FP CON Charlie) with barriers preventing ready access to critical...

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join toge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on Sep... More

Fevzi Kutla and Yilmaz Demir, Turkish civilian contract workers, build a form for a new barrier wall being built as a force protection measure around the US Air Force 39th Wing Headquarters building, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Fevzi Kutla and Yilmaz Demir, Turkish civilian contract workers, build...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Steven Taylor, USAF, kneels down to shoot photos of Shaw Air Force Base maintenance personnel working on an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon late into the night of 11 September 2001. MSGT Taylor, a base photographer is documenting the steps taken at the base in response to the terrorist attacks against the US earlier in the day. The jet, once repaired, will be launched, if needed, to defend the United States against any unknown aircraft entering US airspace. The base is now operating in Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon that morning, 11 September 2001

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Steven Taylor, USAF, kneels down to shoot photo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

Barriers placed at several entry points as Force Protection Condition Delta implemented at the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, Phoenix, Arizona, after todays terrorist attack on the Pentagon

Barriers placed at several entry points as Force Protection Condition ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sky Harbor International Airport State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operato... More

Military personnel gather near a car in a parking lot to hear radio updates after the terrorist attack against the US on the morning of 11 September 2001. The personnel evacuated from a nearby workcenter as a Force Protection measure while the building is secured. Shaw Air Force Base moved into Force Protection Condition Delta in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Military personnel gather near a car in a parking lot to hear radio up...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Greg L. Davis, USAF Release S... More

A 20th Security Forces Squadron member sits in the turret of a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) with a Saco 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun pintle-mounted as he monitors vehicles entering through the main gate at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The base is now operating in Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon on the morning of 11 September 2001

A 20th Security Forces Squadron member sits in the turret of a M998 Hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

Shaw Air Force Base aircraft maintenance personnel work on an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon late into the night of 11 September 2001 with the aid of a mobile light cart. The jet, once repaired, will be launched, if needed, to defend the United States against any unknown aircraft entering US airspace. The base is now operating in Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon that morning, 11 September 2001

Shaw Air Force Base aircraft maintenance personnel work on an F-16CJ F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Melissa Ray, 86th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks identification and cars as people come through the west gate as a precaution for Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany 12 September 2001. The base is operating in FP CON Delta as a precaution after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

SENIOR AIRMAN Melissa Ray, 86th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

Traffic is backed up for up to 4 hours outside Ramstein Air Base's West Gate as 568th Security Forces Squadron carefully check identification and cars as people come through the gate as a precaution for Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany 12 September 2001. The base is operating in FP CON Delta as a precaution after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Traffic is backed up for up to 4 hours outside Ramstein Air Base's Wes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

AIRMAN Warren Jennings, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks individual identification and cars as people come through the west gate as part of Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta). The base is operating in FP CON Delta as a precaution after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

AIRMAN Warren Jennings, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

AIRMAN First Class Craig Hand, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, directs vehicles at the west gate as a precaution during Force Protection Condition Delta (FP CON Delta) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany 12 September 2001. The base is operating in FP CON Delta as a precaution after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

AIRMAN First Class Craig Hand, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Tabitha Walker, USAF, checks AIRMAN Alex Hart's, identification at the parking lot entrance in front of Ramstein Officer Billeting, Ramstein AB, Germany, on September 12, 2001. Due to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, increased force protection measures, such a vehicle searches and barricades are stepped up at military installations around the world

SENIOR AIRMAN Tabitha Walker, USAF, checks AIRMAN Alex Hart's, identif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

STAFF Sergeant Christopher Johnson, 148th Security Forces Squadron, Duluth Air National Guard, Duluth International Airport (IAP), Minnesota, stands vigilant at one of the Wing's displaced entry control points on September 12, 2001. Force Protection condition Delta was implemented at the Wing as a direct result of the terrorists attacks on September 11, 2001 in New York and Washington D.C

STAFF Sergeant Christopher Johnson, 148th Security Forces Squadron, Du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Duluth International Airport State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator:... More

The 39th Communications Squadron Unit Control Center, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, review force protection measure documents before passing the information down to individual flights September 12, 2001. Incirlik implemented increased security postures after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

The 39th Communications Squadron Unit Control Center, Incirlik Air Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

Force Protection, US Navy Photogrpah

Force Protection, US Navy Photogrpah

San Diego, Calif. (Sep. 12, 2001) A Sailor aboard the auxiliary command ship USS Coronado (AGF 11), command ship for U.S. Third Fleet, keeps a vigilant watch near the entrance of San Diego Harbor. U.S. Navy ph... More

The 39th Communications Squadron Unit Control Center, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, review force protection measure documents before passing the information down to individual flights September 12, 2001. Incirlik implemented increased security postures after apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

The 39th Communications Squadron Unit Control Center, Incirlik Air Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

AIRMAN First Class Christopher Lee, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks the drivers identification at a vehicle checkpoint on the base. Force protection measures increased worldwide due to recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

AIRMAN First Class Christopher Lee, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramst...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

15th Air Base Wing, Civil Engineers, STAFF Sergeant Jerry Girvan guides AIRMAN First Class Jeramy Wallace as they set up barriers with a warehouse forklift in front of Base Operations at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The barriers provide protection from potential bombs by controlling vehicle parking away from the building. The base declared Force Protection Condition "Delta" (FP CON Delta) after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings on September 11, 2001

15th Air Base Wing, Civil Engineers, STAFF Sergeant Jerry Girvan guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sc... More

AIRMAN First Class Lisa Grealish, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks the identification of personnel in the M35 "deuce and a-half" truck. All vehicles and personnel are subject to a through check and search before access to the base. Force protection measures increased worldwide due to recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

AIRMAN First Class Lisa Grealish, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

AIRMAN First Class Lisa Grealish, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks in with security forces desk on her radio. Force protection measures have been increased worldwide due to recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

AIRMAN First Class Lisa Grealish, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

AIRMAN First Class Tommy Hagines, 15th Air Base Wing, Civil Engineering, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, drives a warehouse forklift to move barrier sections from storage to awaiting trucks. The barriers will fortify buildings and control vehicle traffic around the base. Force Protection Condition "Delta" (FP CON Delta) was declared on September 11, 2001 after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings

AIRMAN First Class Tommy Hagines, 15th Air Base Wing, Civil Engineerin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sc... More

Security members, in full combat gear, from the 48th Security Forces Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, stand at heightened alert at Gate 2. Vehicles that pass through the gates are subject to a through search as a higher state of force protection is implemented due to the recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Security members, in full combat gear, from the 48th Security Forces S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

A member of the 48th Security Forces, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, performs a through inspection of a semi-truck with his dog before allowing the vehicle to enter the base. The recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, have placed the bases in a higher state of force protection

A member of the 48th Security Forces, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

AIRMAN First Class Richard Warren, USAF, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, uses a mirror to check the underside of a delivery truck before it can enter the West Gate. The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, placed bases on a higher state of force protection

AIRMAN First Class Richard Warren, USAF, 568th Security Forces Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John ... More

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Kim Trust, USAF, (right rear) and MASTER Sergeant Jeff Bennett, USAF, (right), Career Assistant Advisors, 86 Air Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, check ID cards at the entrance of the Mission Support Squadron as part of the force protection measures. The base is operating at a higher level of force protection in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Kim Trust, USAF, (right rear) and MASTER Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Latoni... More

In contrast to the flowers left by British locals, in sympathy for the victims of the wanton acts of terror in the United States, AIRMAN First Class Tesfa Browne, USAF, 100th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, stands guard with her Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at the ready outside Gate One. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

In contrast to the flowers left by British locals, in sympathy for the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Carly S. Burke, USAF Release ... More

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