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Canadian air force Lt. Col. Mark Roberts addresses

Canadian air force Lt. Col. Mark Roberts addresses

Canadian air force Lt. Col. Mark Roberts addresses a room full of U.S. and Canadian members of the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS), Washington Air National Guard during the first annual National Day of Honour... More

A cockpit view of a T-33 Shooting Star pilot on a return mission after photographing the return mission of seven F-106 Delta Dart aircraft from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Mount Rainer is in the background

A cockpit view of a T-33 Shooting Star pilot on a return mission after...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Willard Gene Johnson Release Status... More

Members of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Washington, remove the TOW missile pod from an AH-1 Cobra helicopter. They are preparing the helicopter for an airlift during an emergency deployment readiness exercise (EDRE)

Members of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Washington,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Gene D. Tackett Release Status... More

Members of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Washington, prepare an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter for loading aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft during an emergency deployment readiness exercise (EDRE)

Members of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Washington,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Gene D. Tackett Release Status... More

Sergeant John C. Peters, crew chief of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Washington, dismantles the tail rotor of an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter. The helicopter is being prepared for an airlift during an emergency deployment readiness exercise (EDRE)

Sergeant John C. Peters, crew chief of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Gene D. Tackett Release Status... More

Members of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Wash., guide an AH-1 Cobra helicopter into a C-141B Starlifter aircraft during an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE)

Members of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Wash., guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Gene D. Tackett Release Statu... More

Members of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Washington, push an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter across the flight line to a waiting C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The helicopter will be loaded aboard the C-141B during an emergency deployment readiness exercise (EDRE)

Members of Co. C, 268th Attack Helicopter Bn., Fort Lewis, Washington,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Gene D. Tackett Release Status... More

An air-to-air left side view of an F-15 Eagle aircraft, left, an F-106 Delta Dart aircraft, top, and a T-33 Shooting Star aircraft, bottom, in formation near a snow-covered mountain top. The aircraft are assigned to the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington

An air-to-air left side view of an F-15 Eagle aircraft, left, an F-106...

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

An air-to-air right side view of two F-15 Eagle aircraft in formation near Mount St. Helens. The aircraft are assigned to the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington

An air-to-air right side view of two F-15 Eagle aircraft in formation ...

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

An air-to-air right underside view of a T-33 Shooting Star aircraft, top, an F-106 Delta Dart aircraft, center, and an F-15 Eagle aircraft, bottom, in formation. The aircraft are assigned to the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington

An air-to-air right underside view of a T-33 Shooting Star aircraft, t...

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

A US Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft is unloaded by members of the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, during Exercise BRIM FROST '85

A US Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft is unloaded by members of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '85 Base: Fort Wainwright State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT ... More

A US Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft is unloaded by members of the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, during Exercise BRIM FROST '85

A US Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft is unloaded by members of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '85 Base: Fort Wainwright State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT ... More

A lift is used to load an M151A1 light vehicle aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft for deployment to Davis Field, Oklahoma, during an operational readiness inspection

A lift is used to load an M151A1 light vehicle aboard a KC-10A Extende...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT F. Garzelnick Release Status: ... More

Military vehicles undergo inspection prior to an airlift deployment to Davis Field, Oklahoma, during an operational readiness inspection

Military vehicles undergo inspection prior to an airlift deployment to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT F. Garzelnick Release Status: ... More

Military vehicles undergo inspection prior to an airlift deployment to Davis Field, Oklahoma, during an operational readiness inspection

Military vehicles undergo inspection prior to an airlift deployment to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT F. Garzelnick, USAF Release St... More

An M151A1 light vehicle is driven onto a lift to be loaded aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft during an operational readiness inspection. The vehicle will be transported to Davis Field, Oklahoma

An M151A1 light vehicle is driven onto a lift to be loaded aboard a KC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT F. Garzelnick Release Status: ... More

Soldiers oversee loading and securing procedures for ground support equipment aboard a KC-10A Extender aircraft during an operational readiness inspection. Army personnel and equipment will be transported to Davis Field, Oklahoma

Soldiers oversee loading and securing procedures for ground support eq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT F. Garzelnick Release Status: ... More

Military vehicles and personnel are loaded onto a KC-10A Extender aircraft for deployment to Davis Field, Oklahoma, during an operational readiness inspection

Military vehicles and personnel are loaded onto a KC-10A Extender airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT F. Garzelnick Release Status: ... More

An M151A1 light vehicle equipped with a tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) anti-tank missile launcher is loaded onto a KC-10A Extender aircraft for deployment to Davis Field, Oklahoma, during an operational readiness inspection

An M151A1 light vehicle equipped with a tube-launched, optically-track...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT F. Garzelnick Release Status: ... More

An air-to-air right side view of four 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron T-33 Shooting Star aircraft in formation near McChord Air Force Base with Mount Wilson in the background. Brigadier General (BGEN) John M. Davey, commander, 25th Air Division, pilot

An air-to-air right side view of four 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr. USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

An air-to-air right side view of four 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron T-33 Shooting Star aircraft in formation near McChord Air Force Base. Brigadier General (BGEN) John M. Davey, commander, 25th Air Division, pilots the lead aircraft during the exerc

An air-to-air right side view of four 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr. USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

An air-to-air right side view of four 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron T-33 Shooting Star aircraft in formation near McChord Air Force Base. Brigadier General (BGEN) John M. Davey, commander, 25th Air Division, pilots the lead aircraft during the exerc

An air-to-air right side view of four 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr. USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Armed with an M-60 machine gun, a member of the 62nd Security Police Squadron takes cover in the underbrush while guarding against a simulated terrorist attack during exercise Purple Penny

Armed with an M-60 machine gun, a member of the 62nd Security Police S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PURPLE PENNY Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

An officer speaks during a retirement ceremony for the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron T-33 Shooting Star aircraft, pictured in the background

An officer speaks during a retirement ceremony for the 318th Fighter I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr. USAF Release St... More

An air-to-air left side view of four 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron T-33 Shooting Star aircraft in formation over the base. Brigadier General (BGEN) John M. Davey, commander, 25th Air Division, pilots the lead aircraft during the exercises commemorat

An air-to-air left side view of four 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr. USAF Release St... More

Vice President George Bush wears ear plugs while seated aboard a 4th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The Starlifter has been renamed Air Force II for a vice presidential mission

Vice President George Bush wears ear plugs while seated aboard a 4th M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Donald L. Wetterman Release S... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Connie Portschy, 62nd Military Police Squadron and her explosive ordnance disposal dog, Enno, check a 4th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter aircraft prior to the arrival of Vice President George Bush. The Starlifter has been

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Connie Portschy, 62nd Military Police Squadron and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Donald L. Wetterman Release St... More

A close-up view of an M16A1 rifle held by a security policeman providing extra security for the arrival of Vice President George Bush

A close-up view of an M16A1 rifle held by a security policeman providi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Donald L. Wetterman Release St... More

Vice President George Bush reads press released aboard a 4th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter aircraft while en route from Portland to Medford, Oregon. The Starlifter has been renamed Air Force II for a vice presidential mission

Vice President George Bush reads press released aboard a 4th Military ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Donald L. Wetterman Release S... More

Members of the flight crew of a 4th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter pose in front of their aircraft prior to take off on a vice presidential mission. The Starlifter has been renamed Air Force II for the mission

Members of the flight crew of a 4th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Donald L. Wetterman Release S... More

An air-to-air right side view of a C-130E Hercules aircraft of the 36th Tactical Airlift Squadron, foreground, and C-141B of the 8th Military Airlift Squadron in-flight over McChord Air Force Base and the Mount St. Helens area

An air-to-air right side view of a C-130E Hercules aircraft of the 36t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released... More

SGT Hambrock tosses a sandbag to TSGT Young as they begin building a defensive position. The airmen, both from the 62nd Security Police Squadron, were flown to the base from McChord Air Force Base, Washington, to participate in exercise Creek Warrior '88

SGT Hambrock tosses a sandbag to TSGT Young as they begin building a d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CREEK WARRIOR '88 Base: Sembach Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kelvin Davis Releas... More

A forklift is used to move packages which will be loaded aboard a Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (CRV-30) C-2A Greyhound carrier on-board delivery (COD) aircraft for delivery during PACEX '89

A forklift is used to move packages which will be loaded aboard a Flee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Packages are loaded aboard a Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound carrier on-board delivery (COD) aircraft for delivery during PACEX '89

Packages are loaded aboard a Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Sacks of mail are loaded onto a Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound carrier on-board delivery (COD) aircraft prior to a mail delivery during PACEX '89

Sacks of mail are loaded onto a Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound carrier on-board delivery (COD) aircraft arrives on base to pick up mail for delivery during PACEX '89

A Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound carrier o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Packages are loaded onto a Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound carrier on-board delivery (COD) aircraft prior to a mail delivery during PACEX '89

Packages are loaded onto a Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound carrier on-board delivery (COD) aircraft takes on mail for delivery during PACEX '89

A Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound carrier o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A petty officer takes a phone call during PACEX '89

A petty officer takes a phone call during PACEX '89

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A C-9B Skytrain II aircraft of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57 (VR-57) waits to be loaded on the flight line during PACEX '89

A C-9B Skytrain II aircraft of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57 (VR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A group of C-141B Starlifter aircraft waits on the flight line during PACEX '89

A group of C-141B Starlifter aircraft waits on the flight line during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A forklift loads cargo into a C-2A Greyhound aircraft for carrier on-board delivery during PACEX '89

A forklift loads cargo into a C-2A Greyhound aircraft for carrier on-b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A K-loader is positioned on the flight line during PACEX '89

A K-loader is positioned on the flight line during PACEX '89

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A forklift operator prepares to lift a pallet of freight in a warehouse during PACEX '89

A forklift operator prepares to lift a pallet of freight in a warehous...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A C-141B Starlifter aircraft waits on the flight line during PACEX '89

A C-141B Starlifter aircraft waits on the flight line during PACEX '89

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

SSGT R. Hopfauf, a combat controller of the 1722nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, removes his parachute after landing during the drop zone establishment phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

SSGT R. Hopfauf, a combat controller of the 1722nd Combat Control Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Erlinda Gale, wife of an airman at Clark Air Base, Philippines, receives a bowl of soup from a volunteer at the Military Airlift Command terminal during Operation Fiery Vigil. McChord is a stopover for hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents being evacuated from the Philippines after fallen ash from the erruption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

Erlinda Gale, wife of an airman at Clark Air Base, Philippines, receiv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

SSGT James L. Nelson, a crew chief from McChord's 62nd Aircraft Generation Squadron, carries a fuel hose during the refueling of Malaysian airliner during Operation Fiery Vigil. Civilian aircraft are being used to help evacuate hundreds of U.S. Air Force and navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents from the Philippines after fallen ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

SSGT James L. Nelson, a crew chief from McChord's 62nd Aircraft Genera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Evacuees enter the base fitness center, where they will continue being processed during Operation Fiery Vigil. McChord is a stopover for hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents being evacuated from the Philippines after fallen ash from the erruption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

Evacuees enter the base fitness center, where they will continue being...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

LT. Delisa Messington, a flight nurse from McChord's 40th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, assists Alexandra Barnett, a military dependent who fainted while standing in a processing line at the Military Airlift Command terminal during Operation Fiery Vigil. McChord is a stopover for hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents being evacuated from the Philippines after fallen ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

LT. Delisa Messington, a flight nurse from McChord's 40th Aeromedical ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Civilian aircraft crowd the flight line after transporting hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Army personnel, civilian employees and their dependents from the Philippines during Operation Fiery Vigil. Military bases in the Philippines are being evacuated after fallen ash from the druption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted base operations.

Civilian aircraft crowd the flight line after transporting hundreds of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

MAJ James MacMillan, a veterinarian with Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Washington, places kennels with small pets on a truck en route to a holding area, where they will be examined and returned to their owners. McChord is a stopover, during Operation Fiery Vigil, for hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents and pets being evacuated from the Philippines after fallen ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

MAJ James MacMillan, a veterinarian with Madigan Army Medical Center, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Leroy Neva, a volunteer from Tacoma, Wash, mans the Salvation Army's free clothing distribution booth outside the Military Airlift Command terminal during Operation Fiery Vigil. McChord is a stopover for hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents being evacuated from the Philippines after fallen ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo collapesed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

Leroy Neva, a volunteer from Tacoma, Wash, mans the Salvation Army's f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Tony Lambert Release Statu... More

Infants and toddlers sleep in a makeshift nursery at the Military Airlift Command terminal during Operation Fiery Vigil. McChord is a stopover for hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents being evacuated from the Philippines after fallen ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

Infants and toddlers sleep in a makeshift nursery at the Military Airl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Les Strickland, right, and another airman from the traffic management office, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, carry children from an American Trans Air airliner during Operation Fiery Vigil. Civilian aircraft are being used to help evacuate hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents from the Philippines after fallen ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

AIRMAN 1ST Class Les Strickland, right, and another airman from the tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Members of McChord's 62nd Mission Support Squadron make final checks on evacuees preparing to depart the Military Airlift Command terminal for the Seattle-Tacoma Airport and the final leg of their trip home. McChord is a stopover, during Operation Fiery Vigil, for hundreds of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel, civilian employees and their dependents and pets being evacuated from the Philippines after fallen ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo collapsed buildings and disrupted operations on military bases.

Members of McChord's 62nd Mission Support Squadron make final checks o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Chartered buses stand ready to transport civilians and military personnel to a nearby airport for the final stage of their journey following their evacuation from the Philippines. The evacuees were transported from Subic Bay Naval Station and Clark Air Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10 for the first time in over 600 years. More than 20,000 evacuees have been removed from the area as part of the U.S. military's Operation Fiery Vigil

Chartered buses stand ready to transport civilians and military person...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Evacuees make flight arrangement for the final stage of their journey from the Philippines. The evacuees have been transported from Subic Bay Naval Station and Clark Air Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10 for the first time in over 600 years. More than 20,000 evacuees have been removed from the area as part of the U.S. military's Operation Fiery Vigil

Evacuees make flight arrangement for the final stage of their journey ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Evacuees stand in line to receive their tickets for commercial airlines during the final stage of their journey from the Philippines. The evacuees have been transported from Subic Bay Naval Station and Clark Air Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10 for the first time in over 600 years. More than 20,000 evacuees have been removed from the area as part of the U.S. military's Operation Fiery Vigil

Evacuees stand in line to receive their tickets for commercial airline...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

A volunteer checks paperwork as children stand by at a preschool facility set up for children evacuated from Subic Bay Naval Station and Clark Air Base, Philippines. Children and their familes, both military and civilian, were evacuated following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10 for the first time in over 600 years. More than 20,000 evacuees have been removed from the area as part of the U.S. military's Operation Fiery Vigil

A volunteer checks paperwork as children stand by at a preschool facil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

A U.S. serviceman assists a child, one of many evacuees being processed through McChord during the final stage of their journey. The evacuees have been transported from Subic Bay Naval Station and Clark Air Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10 for the first time in over 600 years. More than 20,000 evacuees have been removed from the area as part of the U.S. military's Operation Fiery Vigil

A U.S. serviceman assists a child, one of many evacuees being processe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Military and civilian evacuees from the Philippines disembark from a Boeing 737 aircraft. The evacuees have been transported from Subic Bay Naval Station and Clark Air Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10 for the first time in over 600 years. More than 20,000 evacuees have been removed from the area as part of the U.S. military's Operation Fiery Vigil

Military and civilian evacuees from the Philippines disembark from a B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Evacuees from the Philippines arrive at the Military Airlift Command terminal for help in obtaining flight tickets on commercial airlines for the final stage of their journey. The evacuees were transported from Subic Bay Naval Station and Clark Air Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10 for the first time in over 600 years. More than 20,000 evacuees have been removed from the area as part of the U.S. military's Operation Fiery Vigil

Evacuees from the Philippines arrive at the Military Airlift Command t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

An Air Force captain speaks to dependents gathered for processing in the base gymnasium. The dependents were evacuated from Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, in the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo

An Air Force captain speaks to dependents gathered for processing in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kurtis L. Leany Release Status: ... More

Dependents board a bus after disembarking from a chartered airliner upon their arrival at the base. The dependents were evacuated from Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, in the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo

Dependents board a bus after disembarking from a chartered airliner up...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kurtis L. Leany Release Status: ... More

Children play in a temporary child care facility in the base gymnasium as their parents go through processing in the background. Dependents of service personnel assigned to Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, were evacuated from the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo

Children play in a temporary child care facility in the base gymnasium...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kurtis L. Leany Release Status: ... More

Dependents wait to board a bus outside the base gymnasium after going through processing. Dependents of service personnel assigned to Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, were evacuated from the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo

Dependents wait to board a bus outside the base gymnasium after going ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kurtis L. Leany Release Status: ... More

Service personnel assist dependents as they disembark from a chartered airliner upon their arrival at the base. The dependents were evacuated from Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, in the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo

Service personnel assist dependents as they disembark from a chartered...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kurtis L. Leany Release Status: ... More

Children play in a temporary child care facility in the base gymnasium as their parents go through processing. Dependents of service personnel assigned to Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, were evacuated from the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo

Children play in a temporary child care facility in the base gymnasium...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kurtis L. Leany Release Status: ... More

Service personnel assist dependents as they disembark from a chartered airliner upon their arrival at the base. The dependents were evacuated from Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, in the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo

Service personnel assist dependents as they disembark from a chartered...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kurtis L. Leany Release Status: ... More

A local television reporter interviews a crew member of an Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft that is at the base to pick up equipment donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals

A local television reporter interviews a crew member of an Aeroflot An...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony Lambert Release Status: R... More

LTC Scott M. Smith, direcotr of missions scheduling, 62nd Operational Support Squadron, greets a crew member of an Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft that is at the base to pick up equipment donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals

LTC Scott M. Smith, direcotr of missions scheduling, 62nd Operational ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony Lambert Release Status: R... More

Children from the Child Care Center cover their ears as they watch an Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft. The aircraft is at the base to pick up equipment donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals

Children from the Child Care Center cover their ears as they watch an ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony Lambert Release Status: R... More

A forklift driver guides his vehicle up the nose ramp of an Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft. The aircraft is at the base to pick up equipment donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals

A forklift driver guides his vehicle up the nose ramp of an Aeroflot A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony Lambert Release Status: R... More

An Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft taxis away from a hangar after being loaded with equipment donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals

An Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft taxis away from a hangar after being...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony Lambert Release Status: R... More

An Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft taxis after landing. The plane is at the base to pick up equipment donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals

An Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft taxis after landing. The plane is at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Tony Lambert Release Sta... More

An Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft takes off after being loaded with equipment donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals

An Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft takes off after being loaded with eq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony Lambert Release Status: R... More

SSGT Stan E. Hernandez, non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the Retrograde Traffic Management Office, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, drives one of several forklifts carrying equipment donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals. The equipment will be stored in a hangar until an Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft arrives to pick it up

SSGT Stan E. Hernandez, non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony Lambert Release Status: R... More

Pallets of equipment and medical supplies, donated to the Commonwealth of Independent States by local hospitals, are staged in front of an Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft prior to being loaded by forklifts

Pallets of equipment and medical supplies, donated to the Commonwealth...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Tony Lambert Release Sta... More

SRA Shan J. Moinette, a member of the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, guides a forklift carrying equipment donated by local hospitals to the Commonwealth of Independent States. The equipment will be stored in a hangar until an Aeroflot An-124 cargo aircraft arrives to pick it up

SRA Shan J. Moinette, a member of the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony Lambert Release Status: R... More

STAFF SGT. Jason Stenklyft, a C-141 hydraulic system specialist with the 446th Airlift Wing Rodeo 92 team, performing preflight inspections on his team's aircraft during the first day of competition. The 446th is an Air Force Reserve Associate Wing based at McChord Air Force Base, Wash

STAFF SGT. Jason Stenklyft, a C-141 hydraulic system specialist with t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO 92 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

SSGT Kevin Smith, 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., inspecting an engine of his team's C-141 Starlifter during RODEO 92

SSGT Kevin Smith, 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO 92 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Members of the 62nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., prepare their equipment for the drop zone establishment event at RODEO 92. Five other teams also competed in the event

Members of the 62nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO 92 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

STAFF SGT. Ray Bolinger (left) of the 62nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., helping teammate STAFF SGT. Manny Marquez establish radio contact during the Rodeo 92 drop zone establishment competition

STAFF SGT. Ray Bolinger (left) of the 62nd Combat Control Squadron, Mc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO 92 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

SSGT Manny Marquez of the 62nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., preparing to jump from a C-130 Hercules during the drop zone establishment event at RODEO 92

SSGT Manny Marquez of the 62nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO 92 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

SSGT Ray Bolinger of the 62nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., assisting teammate SSGT Nanny Marques (wearing helmet) to another competition area duirng RODEO 92

SSGT Ray Bolinger of the 62nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO 92 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

STAFF SGT. Scott Hauer, 62nd Combat Control Squadron (CCS), McChord Air Force Base, stands next to STAFF SGT. Obino Joram, Kenya Air Force, as they conduct air traffic control training. STAFF SGT. Joram sits on the motorcycle and an all-terrain vehicle is in the background.(Exact date unknown)

STAFF SGT. Scott Hauer, 62nd Combat Control Squadron (CCS), McChord Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE HOPE Base: Wajir Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Members of the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, throw a cargo net over palletized material during Operation Provide Promise

Members of the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Zagrab Country: Croatia (HRV) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Dave Nolan Release Status: Released to... More

SSGT. Jody Warren Michael from the 12th Air Wing, Dover AFB, Delaware fires her weapon at the M-16 rifle range competition at McChord AFB, Washington during RODEO 94

SSGT. Jody Warren Michael from the 12th Air Wing, Dover AFB, Delaware ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A combat controller struggles with a rope climb during competition RODEO 94 at McChord AFB, Washington

A combat controller struggles with a rope climb during competition ROD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

AIRMAN Devlin Kastral from the 3rd Wing, Elmendorf, Alaska puts on his gas mask during the M-16 rifle range competition at McChord AFB, Washington during RODEO 94

AIRMAN Devlin Kastral from the 3rd Wing, Elmendorf, Alaska puts on his...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Combat controllers infiltrate a mock village during RODEO 94 at McChord AFB, Washington

Combat controllers infiltrate a mock village during RODEO 94 at McChor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A U.S. security policeman takes aim during the combat handgun exercise which was one of the many events during the annual RODEO '94 competition at McChord AFB, Washington

A U.S. security policeman takes aim during the combat handgun exercise...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A C-141 Starlifter aircraft from the 4th Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash., flies over the Pacific Ocean off the Washington state coastline during RODEO 94 competition

A C-141 Starlifter aircraft from the 4th Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash.,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A C-141 Starlifter aircraft from the 4th Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash., flies over the Pacific Ocean off the Washington state coastline during RODEO 94 competition

A C-141 Starlifter aircraft from the 4th Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash.,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

United States Air Force Combat Controllers deployed from the 58th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, compete against other combat control teams in the grueling obstacle course during the annual mobility competition, RODEO '94 held at McChord Air Force Base, Washington

United States Air Force Combat Controllers deployed from the 58th Spec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Members of the Combat Control Team from the 62nd Air Wing, McChord AFB, parachute onto Kapowsin Airfield during practice jumps prior to RODEO 94

Members of the Combat Control Team from the 62nd Air Wing, McChord AFB...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A C-5 from the 60th AW, Travis AFB, Calif., rendezvous with a tanker during RODEO '94 hosted by McChord AFB, Washington

A C-5 from the 60th AW, Travis AFB, Calif., rendezvous with a tanker d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A C-141 Starlifter aircraft from the 4th Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash., flies over the Pacific Ocean off the Washington state coastline during RODEO 94 competition

A C-141 Starlifter aircraft from the 4th Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash.,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A U.S. Rodeo Team lands their C-130 right on target during an assault landing competition at McChord AFB, Washington during RODEO 94

A U.S. Rodeo Team lands their C-130 right on target during an assault ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

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