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A view of a missile display near the gate of the range silhouetted against the setting sun during exercise Border Star '81

A view of a missile display near the gate of the range silhouetted aga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BORDER STAR '81 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: U... More

A view of a microwave communications site, under a camouflage net, silhouetted against the horizon at sunset during exercise Border Star '81

A view of a microwave communications site, under a camouflage net, sil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BORDER STAR '81 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: U... More

A view of a soldier and an Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter silhouetted against the horizon at sunset during exercise Border Star '81

A view of a soldier and an Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter silhouetted a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BORDER STAR '81 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: U... More

PFC Thomas Caldwell from Fort Lewis, Washington, completes the set up of radar gear for the Hawk missile

PFC Thomas Caldwell from Fort Lewis, Washington, completes the set up ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PVT 2 Dean Sparks Release Status: Released ... More

Two Hawk missiles on mobile launchers

Two Hawk missiles on mobile launchers

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PVT 2 Dean Sparks Release Status: Released ... More

A Pershing II battlefield support missile is fired from an erector/launcher vehicle on McGregor Range

A Pershing II battlefield support missile is fired from an erector/lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SP5 Ted Gomes Release Statu... More

A Pershing II battlefield support missile is fired from an erector/launcher vehicle on McGregor Range

A Pershing II battlefield support missile is fired from an erector/lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ted Gomes Release Status: R... More

A Pershing II battlefield support missile is fired from an erector/launcher vehicle on McGregor Range

A Pershing II battlefield support missile is fired from an erector/lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SP5 Ted Gomes Release Statu... More

An MGM-31A Pershing 1a missile is fired from a launch pad at the McGregor Range by members of the German air force

An MGM-31A Pershing 1a missile is fired from a launch pad at the McGre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: White Sands Missile Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tom Moore Release Status: Releas... More

Several Pershing II missiles are prepared for launching at the McGregor Range

Several Pershing II missiles are prepared for launching at the McGrego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Frank Trevino Release Statu... More

United States Army Air Defense personnel "live fire" a Patriot missile from McGregor Range. The "Roving Sands" exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

United States Army Air Defense personnel "live fire" a Patriot missile...

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

German Air Force Air Defense personnel "live fire" a Hawk missile from McGregor Range. The Roving Sands exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

German Air Force Air Defense personnel "live fire" a Hawk missile from...

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

A U.S. Army target missile, or drone, is fired from McGregor Range. The Roving Sands exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

A U.S. Army target missile, or drone, is fired from McGregor Range. Th...

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

Dutch military personnel fire stinger missiles as part of the live fire exercise at the range. This exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States, is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

Dutch military personnel fire stinger missiles as part of the live fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Medical supplies and equipment are being inventoried at the United States Army Field Hospital. The Roving Sands exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

Medical supplies and equipment are being inventoried at the United Sta...

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

Overall shot of the field chapel facilities made from camouflage netting during church services at McGregor Range

Overall shot of the field chapel facilities made from camouflage netti...

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

Troops bow their heads for prayer during the morning service at McGregor range

Troops bow their heads for prayer during the morning service at McGreg...

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

MSGT. Bill Majure of Ocean Springs, MS, and Intelligence Operator for the 255th Air National Guard's Air Control Squadron, marks a map on the ongoing progress of the exercise ground war. He provides the tactical information, on the actions of the opposing forces, to the field commanders participating in Roving Sands '96 at McGregor Test Range

MSGT. Bill Majure of Ocean Springs, MS, and Intelligence Operator for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Communications Repair Technician, SSGT. Shawn Cordray, 255th Air Control Squadron, Air National Guard, Gulfport, MS, performs an operations check on the Tropo Satellite Support Radar. The Tropo Satellite Support Radar provide telephone communication for units competing in Roving Sands '96

Communications Repair Technician, SSGT. Shawn Cordray, 255th Air Contr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

1ST LT. Ingo Suhr, Technical Control Officer fromthe 88th Element of the Light Air Defense Artillery Battery, Fuldatal, Germany when directed by the field commander, locks onto and tracks exercise aircraft until they are engaged with the enemy over the McGregor Test Range, New Mexico, during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

1ST LT. Ingo Suhr, Technical Control Officer fromthe 88th Element of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Martin Stojke, a load operator and Safety Office and USAF Technical Sergent Marcus Ladu both from the 88th Element of light Air Defense Artillery Battery, Fuldatal, Germany, transfer a Hawk missile unit from Echo Battery during an emergency missile transfer during Exercise ROVING SANDS '96 at McGregor Range, New Mexico

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Martin Stojke, a load operator and Saf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A Hawk Missile unit from the 39th Surface to Air Missile Group from Leck, Germany at McGregor Test Range, New Mexico is ready for action during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

A Hawk Missile unit from the 39th Surface to Air Missile Group from Le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Members of the 88th Element, Light ADA Battery, Fuldatal, Germany, prepare a camouflage cover for their Command Post at Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Members of the 88th Element, Light ADA Battery, Fuldatal, Germany, pre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Members of the 255th Air Control Squadron secure the Army-Navy Transportable Ground 75-Air Control and Warning Radar System in preparation for Roving Sands '96. The 255th Air Control Squadron, from Gulfport, Mississippi is responsible for assembling the radar and other communication satellites uplinks on the McGregor Range, New Mexico

Members of the 255th Air Control Squadron secure the Army-Navy Transpo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Chemical Warfare instructor STAFF SGT. Kevin Buckalew, 16th Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, helps remove a protective chemical suit from Private Shawn Harris, a 31st Romeo radio operator with the 16th Signal Battalion. The training was part of Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Chemical Warfare instructor STAFF SGT. Kevin Buckalew, 16th Signal Bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Members of the 255th Air Control Squadron secure the Army-Navy Transportable Ground 75-Air Control and Warning Radar System in preparation for Roving Sands '96. The 255th Air Control Squadron, from Gulfport, Mississippi is responsible for assembling the radar and other communication satellites uplinks on the McGregor Range, New Mexico

Members of the 255th Air Control Squadron secure the Army-Navy Transpo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Technical SGT. Marcus Ladu, high power-Safety Officer and SGT. Frank Szska, Crew CHIEF for the Hawk Missile, from the 88th Element of the Light Air Defense Artillery Battery, Fuldatal, Germany, check to insure that the Hawk is fully disarmed before the missile is transferred to a different location on McGregor Test Range, New Mexico during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Technical SGT. Marcus Ladu, high power-Safety Officer and SGT. Frank S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

STAFF SGT. Kevin Buckalew, chemical warfare instructor for Headquarter Company, 16th Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, observes Sergeant Polk and Sergeant Smith of B-Company, 16th Signal Battalion as they use a M256A1 Chemical Agent Detection Kit during chemical warfare training at McGregor Range, New Mexico prior to start of Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

STAFF SGT. Kevin Buckalew, chemical warfare instructor for Headquarter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Two U.S. army soldiers operate a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) in full chemical warfare gear during chemical warfare training at McGregor Range, New Mexico, prior to the start of Roving Sands '96, the U.S. military's largest annual joint air defense training

Two U.S. army soldiers operate a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Ve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Private First Class Joshua Keirsey the signal person for the United States Army Patriot Missile crew with the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, New Mexico checks to insure the patriot Missile is level as it is rotated at the McGregor Range, NM prior to live fire for exercise Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Private First Class Joshua Keirsey the signal person for the United St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A United States Army Patriot Missile crew with the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, New Mexico performs a missile reload of empty cans from the launcher to the GMT at McGregor Range, NM prior to live fire for exercise Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

A United States Army Patriot Missile crew with the 3rd Battalion, 43rd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Sergeant MAC McGahey, the safety Noncommissioned Officer on the United States Army Patriot Missile crew with the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, New Mexico plugs in the fiber optical cable to initiate the Patriot Missile start-up at McGregor Range, TX prior to live fire for exercise Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Sergeant MAC McGahey, the safety Noncommissioned Officer on the United...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Private First Class Joshua Keirsey the signal person for the United States Army Patriot Missile crew with the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, New Mexico plugs in the antenna to initiate the Patriot Missile start-up at McGregor Range, NM prior to live fire for exercise Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Private First Class Joshua Keirsey the signal person for the United St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The 71M Aerostat Test balloon lifts off the Aerostat Test Bed on McGregor Range. The aerostat which was borrowed from the Air Force can elevate to 15,000 feet above sea level and will be able to track fast moving aircraft and Cruise Missiles with a range up to 150 nautical miles by radar, which is located under the belly of the aerostat. The aerostat will be used by Blue (friendly) Force during Roving Sands '96

The 71M Aerostat Test balloon lifts off the Aerostat Test Bed on McGre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A GDF-005 35mm Anti Aircraft gun, belonging to the 119th Air Defense Battery, Canadian Armed Forces, stands ready to bring down hostile aircraft violating the skies over McGregor Range, New Mexico during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

A GDF-005 35mm Anti Aircraft gun, belonging to the 119th Air Defense B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A 71M Aerostat Test Balloon sits awaiting lift off from the Aerostat Test Bed at McGregor Range, New Mexico. The aerostat can elevate to 15,000 feet above sea level and will be able to track fast moving aircraft and cruise missiles with a range up to 150 nautical miles by radar, which is located under the belly of the aerostat. The aerostat will be used by the Blue (friendly) Forces during Exercise ROVING SANDS '96

A 71M Aerostat Test Balloon sits awaiting lift off from the Aerostat T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Bombardier Sheehan, a skyguard Air Defense system operator with the 119th Air Defense Battery, Canadian Armed Forces, watches the radar and targeting screens for hostile forces at McGregor Range, New Mexico during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Bombardier Sheehan, a skyguard Air Defense system operator with the 11...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

AGDF-005 35mm Anti Aircraft gun, belonging to the 119th Air Defense Battery, Canadian Armed Forces, stands ready to bring down hostile aircraft violating the skies over McGregor Range, New Mexico during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

AGDF-005 35mm Anti Aircraft gun, belonging to the 119th Air Defense Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A Skyguard Air Defense system, belonging to the 119th Air Defense Battery, Canadian Armed Forces, guards the skies against hostile air attack at McGregor Range, New Mexico during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

A Skyguard Air Defense system, belonging to the 119th Air Defense Batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Bombardier Snow, a member of the 119th Air Defense Battery, Canadian Armed Forces, mans a GDF-005, 35mm Anti Aircraft gun at McGregor Range, New Mexico during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Bombardier Snow, a member of the 119th Air Defense Battery, Canadian A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Electronics Technician John Morgan Jr. of Weeksville, North Carolina secures the Aerostat balloon before lift off at the Aerostat test Bed on McGregor range, New Mexico. The aerostat which was borrowed from the Air Force can elevate to 15,000 feet above sea level and will be able to track fast moving aircraft and Cruise Missiles with a range up to 150 nautical miles by radar, which is located under the belly of the aerostat. The aerostat will be used by Blue (friendly) Force during Roving Sands '96

Electronics Technician John Morgan Jr. of Weeksville, North Carolina s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Medics of the 225th Air Control Squadron, based at Gulfport, Mississippi, check the vital signs of a casualty during a simulated bomb raid conducted at McGregor Range, New Mexico during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Medics of the 225th Air Control Squadron, based at Gulfport, Mississip...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A soldier from the Mixed Air Defense Artillery Regiment 2 locks onto a UH-1 helicopter during his unit's participation in Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise. He is shouldering a FIM-43 Redeye Low Altitude Surface to Air missile

A soldier from the Mixed Air Defense Artillery Regiment 2 locks onto a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Members of the 434th Air Defense Squadron install an antenna array during the set-up at a new location at McGregor Range, New Mexico during Roving Sands '96, the US military's largest annual joint air defense training exercise

Members of the 434th Air Defense Squadron install an antenna array dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

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

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

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

A gunner with the 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washington, in preparation for securing Patriot Missile batteries, sets up an M-60 machine gun in a newly constructed bunker. The 35th ADA, while deployed to the Fort Bliss Missile Range, will provide Patriot Missile defense against enemy fighter strikes and simulated SCUD missile launches during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

A gunner with the 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washin...

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

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

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

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

Members of Alpha 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, Texas drive their Patriot Missile System to its firing position at McGregor Range in southern New Mexico. The Patriot missile system will be used by the Blue Forces to defend against the Red Forces' air attacks during this, the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Members of Alpha 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, Texas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Don Ho... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STAFF Sergeant Barrish, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, Alpha Battery 1-1, Fort Bliss, Texas, directs the loading of a Patriot Missile onto its launcher on McGregor Test Range, New Mexico. The Patriot Missile will be used for air defense from numerous aircraft during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

STAFF Sergeant Barrish, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, Alph...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As the safety inspector for the White Force, Lieutenant Colonel Robinson (Army Reserve), inspects and briefs soldiers STAFF Sergeant Flores and Sergeant Dischristina, in the proper line of safety. Both are from the 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB) Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas, the main Patriot Missile providers for ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

As the safety inspector for the White Force, Lieutenant Colonel Robins...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A communication dish, located in front of 727th Air Control Squadron's camouflaged tents, is used to provide exercise command and control capability. The assigned United States and foreign military members provide command and control for the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

A communication dish, located in front of 727th Air Control Squadron's...

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A soldier assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, reaches for his gas mask after a simulated aerial chemical attack against their camp on McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The chemical attacks are executed by Russian helicopters operated by members of Optec Threat Support Activity at Biggs Army Airfield in suport of ROVING SANDS 1997. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

A soldier assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D.... More

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

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

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

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

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International flags, representing several Roving Sands '97 participants fly atop the camouflaged 729th Air Control Squadron command post tent. The assigned United States and foreign military members provide command and control for the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

International flags, representing several Roving Sands '97 participant...

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

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

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

Two US Army soldiers, wearing the M40A1 Chemical-Biological Mask, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, examine their camp after a simulated aerial chemical attack against their camp on McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The (Not Shown) chemical attacks are executed by Russian helicopters operated by members of Operation Test and Evaluation Command, Threat Support Activity at Biggs Army Airfield, TX, in support of Exercise ROVING SANDS '97, 21 April 1997

Two US Army soldiers, wearing the M40A1 Chemical-Biological Mask, assi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jame... More

Two US Army soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, head for cover after a simulated aerial chemical attack against their camp on McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The (Not Shown) chemical attacks are executed by Russian helicopters operated by members of the Opeational Test and Evauation Command, Threat Support Activity, Biggs Army Airfield, TX in support of Exercise ROVING SANDS '97, 21 April 1997

Two US Army soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jame... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Private Patrick O'neal, assigned to the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, removes his MCU-2/P Protective Mask once the "all clear" signal is given following a simulated aerial chemical attack against their camp on McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The chemical attacks are executed by Russian helicopters operated by members of Optec Threat Support Activity at Biggs Army Airfield in support of ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

Private Patrick O'neal, assigned to the Headquarters, Headquarters Bat...

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As vehicles drive through artillery battery camps, a ground spotter is needed to watch for cable lines or any other safety instances. Sergeant Back, 31st Brigade FDC, escorts a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) to the outer entry control point on McGregor Range, New Mexico, during ROVING SANDS '97; a joint service exercise designed to improve air defense capabilities

As vehicles drive through artillery battery camps, a ground spotter is...

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

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

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

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

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After the all clear is given and his chemical protective suit is taken off, Sergeant Williams of the 31st Brigade, 343rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Bliss, Texas, fills out an after action report for his Battery. Correct response and procedure will aid in the proper training for the soldiers of the 31st Brigade during ROVING SANDS '97; a joint service exercise designed to improve air defense capabilities

After the all clear is given and his chemical protective suit is taken...

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During a chemical attack by the Opposition Force (OPFOR) with an AN-2 Colt Russian bi-plane, US Army, Sergeant (SGT) Smart, Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, aims an M16 rifle at the aircraft. The AN-2 was used extensively for reconnaissance and chemical warfare during Exercise ROVING SANDS '97. McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, Texas, 22 April 1997

During a chemical attack by the Opposition Force (OPFOR) with an AN-2 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jerry... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tranquill mornings are a fresh sight for the 11th Brigade, from Fort Bliss, Texas, after being attacked by the "Opposing Force" at McGregor Range, New Mexico, during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

Tranquill mornings are a fresh sight for the 11th Brigade, from Fort B...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, from Fort Bliss, Texas, hook up power cables to a mobile generator in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch at a site on McGregor Range near El Paso, Texas. The live firings were a real time opportunity for units involved in ROVING SANDS '97 to demonstrate their skills. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

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

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

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

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

US Army, SPECIALIST (SPC) John Trevino, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, Texas, levels an MIM-104 Patriot, AN/MPQ phased array radar unit in preparation for a missile launch at a site on McGregor Range, Fort Bliss. The live firings were a real time opportunity for units involved in Exercise ROVING SANDS '97 to demonstrate their skills, 30 April 1997

US Army, SPECIALIST (SPC) John Trevino, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Artillery,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jame... More

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

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

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A Patriot missile is launched by soldiers of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas, at a site on McGregor Range near El Paso, TX. The live firings were a real time opportunity for units involved in ROVING SANDS '97 to demonstrate their skills. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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