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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Fire Category: Combat Camera; Portfolio Place: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: "Fire", screamed Lance CPL. Smith as he and other members of his team fire a live Shoulder Launched High Explosive Rocket during a live fire exercise during "Tandem Thrust" a joint training exercise in Australia

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Fire Category: Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST Base: Rock Hampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppag... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997Title: KazaksCategory: Feature; PortfolioPlace: 1ST Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: During an elaborate military and cultural ceremony, local Kazakhstan people, in their traditional wear, demonstrate their historical horse riding activities. Games and races were played on horseback as the American paratroopers watched nearby

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997Title: KazaksCategory: Fe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Chirchik Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: SEAL Delivery Category: Combat Camera Place: 2nd Place Caption: A member of SEAL Team 3 slides down a cable to an awaiting Zodiac inflatable boat during insertion training with Helicopter Squadron 14 in the frigid waters of Tokyo Bay, January 15, 1997

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: SEAL Delivery Cat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tokyo Bay Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: On Target Category: Combat Camera Place: 2nd Place Caption: Marine PFC. Ronald Stockdale fires a wire-guided TOW anti-tank missile as SGT. Juan Lopez peers at its target area during training at Camp Fuji, Japan, March 19, 1997. The Marines are from TOW Platoon, Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Camp Schwab, Okinawa

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: On Target Categor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Ever on Watch Category: Combat Camera; Portfolio Place: 3rd Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: SPECIALIST Gutierrez, a U.S. Army Military Policeman, uses his high powered binoculars to watch for approaching vehicles, at a Patriot missile site set up on the Fort Bliss, Texas missile range. The soldiers were participating in Exercise Roving Sands 1997, a joint service, and multinational air defense exercise

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Ever on Watch Cat...

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: TECH. SGT.... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Dive after Dusk Category: Portrait Place: Honorable Mention (Exact Date Shot Unknown) Caption: Able SEAMAN Uri Kurop from Australian Clearance Diving Team One waits near the stern deck ramp of USS DENVER (LPD-9) for a night dive with the rest of his team during Exercise Kernel Blitz '97

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Dive after Dusk C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: The Atsugi Syndrome Category: Picture Story; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: Since opening in 1983, the Jinkanpo waste incinerator, just outside the Naval Air Facility Atsugi housing area in suburban Tokyo, has been a constant source of complaint for military families who live on the side of the base closest to the incinerator. During the summer, coastal winds blow smoke from Jinkanpo's stacks directly into the housing area, which according to Navy engineers who studied the smoke, contains a "witches brew" of such toxins as lead, dioxin, and benzene. 1. A warning sign for joggers and others walking ...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: The Atsugi Syndro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: The Atsugi Syndrome Category: Picture Story; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Po... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997Title: Monday Night FightsCategory: News; PortfolioPlace: 2nd Place PortfolioCaption: A chair flies over brawling American and Japanese boxing fans immediately after Air Force TECH. SGT. and Japan lightweight champ Rick Roberts won his title match against Kazu Arisawa at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 16, 1997

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997Title: Monday Night Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Korakuen Hall State: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: One in a Million Category: Directors Choice Place: 1ST Place Caption: LT. CMDR. Jim Lehner, COMNAVMARIANAS Security Officer leads Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Guam civilian firefighters in the careful extraction of one of 35 fortunate survivors from the tangled wreckage of Korean Airlines Flight 801

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: One in a Million ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Benjamin D. Olvey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997, Title: In Sickness and in Health, Category: Picture Story, Place: 3rd Place, Caption: Every day, for the last four and a half years, Glen Hughes, a retired businessman from Syracuse New York, leaves his apartment at 7:30 a.m. and drives five blocks to the Loretto Health Care facility to care for his second wife of fifteen years who is suffering from the advanced stages of Alzheimer. Although she can no longer effectively communicate with him, Hughes continues with his daily visits which consist of feeding her, taking her on walks, and attending church on Sundays."My mother always told me 'You have to take the bitter with the sweet,'" says ...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997, Title: In Sickness and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997, Title: In Sickness and in Health, Category: Picture Story, Place: 3rd Place, Cap... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Good Night Category: Sports; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Portfolio Caption: Air Force TECH. SGT. and Japan lightweight champion Rick Roberts finishes off Yudai Okane's plans to grab the Japan Boxing Commission title at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, August 18, 1997. Okane tumbled moments later

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Good Night Catego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Korakuen Hall State: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Helping Hands Category: Feature; Portfolio Place: 3rd Place Portfolio Caption: A local resident of Malali, Guyana is receiving medical care, by medical technicians at the site of a New Horizons medical aid tent on August 19, 1997. Medical technicians assigned to the 126th Medical Squadron, O'hare Field, Chicago, Illinois, are providing aid to the local population in support of New Horizon 97, a humanitarian and medical readiness exercise

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Helping Hands Cat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZON Base: Malali Country: French Guiana (GUF) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. James D. Mossman Release Status: Rel... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Painful Anticipation Category: News; Portfolio Place: 3rd Place News; 3rd Place Portfolio Caption: A young girl, and local resident of Malali, Guyana, is about to get her tooth extracted by Major Pete Krafcisin, a dentist assigned to the 126th Medical Squadron, O'hare Field, Chicago, Illinois, at the site of a New Horizons medical aid tent on August 19, 1997. Medical technicians are providing aid to the local population in support of New Horizon 97, a humanitarian and medical readiness exercise

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Painful Anticipat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZON 97 Base: Malali Country: French Guiana (GUF) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. James D. Mossman Release Status: ... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Up from the Depths Category: Portrait Place: 1ST Place Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: Up from the depths she comes with her mind on killing. AIRMAN First Class Barbra Shreve was one member of a diverse team of aggressors, code named "Orkin", on Combat Camera's 1997 Fall survivability exercise

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Up from the Depth...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Justin D. Pyle Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Power Painter Category: Portrait/Personality; Portfolio Place: 3rd Place Portrait; 3rd Place Portfolio Caption: On September 6th 1997, Abe King an engineer assigned to the 820th Red Horse Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, poses after a day of painting, during construction of the new St. Mary's High School located in Georgetown, Guyana. The old schoolhouse was crowded and in very poor condition and the new school was constructed on the site as part of New Horizon, a humanitarian and civic assistance exercise

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Power Painter Cat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZON Base: Georgetown Country: French Guiana (GUF) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. James D. Mossman Release Status:... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Qingdao Ahoy Category: Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Caption: Sailors and Marines attached to the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN and the guided missile destroyer USS JOHN S. MCCAIN visited the port city of Qingdao, China, from September 11-14, 1997.From left top to right bottom: 1. Crewmembers of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) destroyer Harbin man the rails as the ship pulls away from its berth in Qingdao to escort the visiting American ships. 2. Vice Admiral Zhang Ding Fa, PLA North Sea Fleet commander, salutes during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner with 7th Fleet Amphibious Group One Commander Rear Adm. Robert Chaplin as ...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Qingdao Ahoy Cate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Qingdao Ahoy Category: Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Caption: Sailors and Mar... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Numb After Loss Category: Sports Place: Second Place Sports/First Place PortfolioCenterville High School defensive back Josh Mosser is numb after his team loses to a rival in the Group AAA division 6 state semifinal football match in South Lakes, Virginia

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Numb After Loss C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Cat Lady Category: Picture Story Place: Third Place Picture Story/First Place PortfolioDepartment of the Navy employee Kristen Kierig is the epitome of a cat lover. Over the years, she has taken in stray felines and now has 110 of them living in her two bedroom townhouse. Naturally there are certain sacrifices to be made with such an extreme devotion. She wakes at 4 a.m. to change litter boxes, clean the house, feed and water the cats, and give them tender love and care - a process which takes up to four hours. "It's worth it," said Kierig. "These cats are my life, I love them more than anything." (Shot for upcoming issue of All Hands...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Cat Lady Category...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Cat Lady Category: Picture Story Place: Third Place Picture Story/First Pl... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Dying Girl Visits School Category: Picture Story Place: Second Picture StoryThe world outside her home fascinates her, but Katie Mahar, a 5-year-old Poughkeepsie, N.Y., girl who was struck with a rare genetic disease at birth called xeroderma pigmentosum, will never fully experience it. The sun is her enemy, and as a result, she spends her day inside the confines of her home. The chance of surviving past teen years is nil. What others consider normal is a special treat for Katie: visiting the local school. She does it once every two weeks for a 45-minute period in a darkened and guarded gymnasium. "I like going to school," she admits,...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Dying Girl Visits...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Dying Girl Visits School Category: Picture Story Place: Second Picture Sto... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Hammer Time Category: Combat Camera Place: First Place Combat Camera After a grueling low-crawl through mud and water, AB Lee Ann Bledsoe gets dressed down by Drill Instructor TSgt Ron "The Hammer" Hetzel for being last to finish. Bledsoe's Dorm CHIEF AB Kenya Badgett, stands behind her after going back into the mud to encourage Bledsoe not to give up. The training is officially called a Field Training Exercise

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Hammer Time Categ...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Assault Category: Combat Camera Place: Third Place Combat Camera/Third Place Portfolio At dawn a U.S. Army infantry squad from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash., chase Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) soldiers across the battlefield at the Twin Bridges training area on Nov. 5, 1998. Twin Bridges, located 25 minutes west of Tonguchon. Republic of Korea, was the site for a simulated battle today between a ROKA Armored Brigade and the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division from Fort Lewis, Wash., during the combined exersise Foal Eagle '98

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Assault Category:...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Reflections of the Past Category: Pictorial Place: Third Place PictorialTower windows reflect 171 years of history at Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, S.C., on Oct. 23, 1998. The fort was built in 1809 and served as coastal defense during the American Revolution and Civil War

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Reflections of th...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Kabuki Man Category: Portrait/Personality Place: First Place PortfolioBright colors painted on the face of Yusuke Honda hint in no small way at the Kabuki background he enjoys. The character he portrays in the traditional form of Japanese theater is the Jackal - a mischievious, sneaky and sometimes evil personality. (The shot was made to illustrate the Far East for a themed Fifth Fleet issue of the All Hands magazine)

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Kabuki Man Catego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Defender Challenge Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture StorySecurity Forces members showcase their talents and capabilities during the Air Force wide competition Defender Challenge 98 Lakeland AFB, Texas Nov. 2, 1998

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Defender Challeng...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Life on the Site Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture StoryThe Radio Mir Transmitter Site is one of the unique facilities within the Bosnian Theater. Unlike most other SFOR compounds, the team that maintains it (in this case, a 6 person team from the Fleet Information Warfare Center from Little Creek, Virginia) must function as a self sustained unit. Within a 6 month deployment, Logistics creates the biggest challenge. Without external support they must maintain supplies of food, fuel, and water. One of the team members, ET2 Steve Thompson, said "It's much like being on a ship." When asked what the most essential...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Life on the Site ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Life on the Site Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture ... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Christmas Time Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureAfter having his cap snatched away, several times, by bigger boys, this little one finally finds a quiet spot near the Shin Saeng Children's Home Christmas Tree to put his cap back on

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Christmas Time Ca...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: "Unknown No More"Category: Picture StoryPlace: Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. The remains of Air Force 1ST LT. Michael Joseph Blassie, formerly one of those interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns, were laid to rest with a name after 26 years of being listed "missing in action." The day after his funeral, his mother, Jean Blassie, his sister, Pat, and his brother, George, visited Jefferson's Barracks National Cemetery in Missouri to remember and share a few moments with Michael

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: "Unknown No More"C...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: SEAL Man Sees Category: Illustration Place: Second Place Illustration An unnamed Seal from Little Creek, Va. displayed new night vision goggles which let him peer into the darkness. The goggles are waterproof, making them different from all others. The photo was made to illustrate how technological advances aid the SEAL community and the U.S. Special Operations community

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: SEAL Man Sees Cat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Book Mobile Category: Feature Place: Third Place PortfolioA U.S. soldier assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division from Ft. Lewis, Wash., takes a reading break atop his M113 Armored Personnel Carrier after the battle ends at the Twin Bridges training area on Nov. 2, 1998. Twin Bridges, located 25 minutes west of Tongduch'on, Republic of Korea, was the site for a simulated battle between an ROKA Armored Brigade and the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division during the combined exercise Foal Eagle '98

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Book Mobile Categ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Tsgtjames D. Mossman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Samantha Category: Portrait Place: Third Place PortraitSamantha Dorman, age 4, plays in the back of her father's Volkswagen

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Samantha Category...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 S.K. Vemmer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Sideline Shock Category: Sports Place: First Place PortfolioThe football team's water girls may know it best: A year of victories is instantly erased after their team from Centreville High School loses to Hylton High in the Virginia State Championship playoff match. All hopes are dashed, all dreams are gone, and all the good times have come to an end

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Sideline Shock Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Check-Six-Ma'am Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureSenior AIRMAN Lisa Nelson-Brown, videographer, 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, checks her "6-o'clock," as a column of team members ruck from a North Field flightline, to a nearby tree line, during exercise Agile Cadaver 98-2

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Check-Six-Ma'am C...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Firemen's Toys Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture StoryFirefighters live one of the most dangerous lives apart from most professions. These pictures depict the gear and equipment firefighters utilize to cease from simple to outrageous fires. Images shot with a 35mm Nikon F-4. Site and station was Ft. Meade Fire Dept

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Firemen's Toys Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Adrian R. Pascual Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Love Knows No Color" Category: Illustration Place: First Place Illustration Jadyn Guiseppi Bertram Andera sleeps peacefully in the loving arms of his godfather STAFF Sergeant Bertram Lennard

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Love Knows No Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Benjamin M. Andera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Brothers Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureSean Williams, left is an eleven-year-old military dependent enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. Shown together with his younger brother Nathan, age 7, this symbolizes his often despondent role of "big brother." Despite the limitations caused by his Severe Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Sean is still looked up to by his younger brother

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Brothers Category...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: untitled Category: Sports Place: Honorable Mention SportsSyracuse Orangemen point guard, Jason Hart drives to the basket during a game against the University of Buffalo

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: untitled Category...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Brothers in Arms Category: Illustration Place: Honorable Mention Illustration Still life, 3 toy soldiers

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Brothers in Arms ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey A. Wolfe Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: First Launch Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureFlight deck personnel push the wing of a F-18 Hornet so it can be taken down to the hangar deck. The F-18 Hornet was part of NATC PAX RIVER taking part of the flight deck certification of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: First Launch Cate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jorge L. Mendez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: A Fine Navy Day Category: Combat Camera Place: Honorable Mention Combat Camera/ First Place PortfolioThe Navy's newest Ohio-Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine, the USS Louisiana, gets a stress test from mother nature's eight foot waves during pre-deployment sea trials. The sub, sailing off the Florida coast, was near Hurricane Mitch, but the resulting weather phased the ship none. Commissioned in early 1998, Louisiana is the last of it's class; the crew proudly admits, "they saved the best for last."

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: A Fine Navy Day C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Reflecting Death Category: Combat Camera Place: Honorable Mention Combat Camera The face of SENIOR AIRMAN Jose Rivera, 303rd Intelligence Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is reflected in a pool of simulated blood, as he acts dead after receiving a simulated fatal shrapnel wound during a Combat Employment Readiness Exercise, held in conjunction with Exercise Foal Eagle

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Reflecting Death ...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Eyes of Fear Category: News Place: First Place NewsSeth Horstman, 4 years old, and his brother Ross wait for the firemen to put out the fire at their neighbor's home in the cool early morning hours of April. A fire broke out in base housing at Fort Meade, Md., due to faulty electrical wiring in the townhouse. The smoke from the fire forced residents of four other units to leave their homes. Seth is the son of U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Robert Horstman

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Eyes of Fear Cate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Frank A. Fey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Walk This Way! Please. Category: Combat Camera Place: Honorable Mention Combat Camera Chirchek, Uzbekistan - Uzbekistani soldiers control an acting unhappy local during CENTRAZBAT 98 demonstrating how they control the unruly people. Uzbekistan is hosting the multi-national Partnership for Peace nations military exercise running from Sept. 22nd to Sept. 29th

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Walk This Way! Pl...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: End Relief Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureAir Mobility Command challenger, SRA Jason Khon is supported by his teammates after he finishes the CHIEF's Challenge obstacle course during Defender Challenge 98 at Lackland AFB, Texas on Nov. 7, 1998. The annual Air Force wide competition showcases the talents and capabilities of Security Forces in Air Base Defense

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: End Relief Catego...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Last Mile" Category: Combat Camera Place: Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. After a grueling day of physical training, USAF recruits drag a buddy to the finish line during a 5K walk. These trainees recently took part in one of the most physically demanding courses in the military - a 10-week Pararescue and Combat Indoctrination course at Lackland AFB, Texas

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Last Mile" Categ...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Go Away!"Category: SportsPlace: Third Place Sports/Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. A rugby player from the Alamo City Defenders vigorously defends the ball during the "Battle of the Alamo" rugby tournament at Brooks AFB, Park, San Antonio, Texas

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Go Away!"Categor...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: In Support of Old Glory Category: Feature Place: First Place FeatureSAN DIEGO, Calif. (April 9, 1998) - CPL. Jay Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri, assists in the unfurling of a 1000-foot U.S. Flag at Qualcomm Stadium. The flag unfurling was part of Military Appreciation Day hosted by the San Diego Padres baseball team

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: In Support of Old...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ted Banks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: First Time in Camo Category: Feature Place: Second Place Feature AIRMAN Basic Celena Baker (far left), and AIRMAN Basic Kristie Bareika (far right), laugh after seeing themselves in camouflage paint for the first time

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: First Time in Cam...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Purple Haze Category: Portrait Place: Second Place PortraitTSGT Jessica Wilson, one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding AIRMAN during a training scenario at Charleston AFB, S.C

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Purple Haze Categ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Speaking from the Heart Category: News Place: First Place PortfolioIn a "Fight for the Cure" Cancer rally on the National Mall, a speaker pours from the heart as she speaks out against the disease that claims thousands every year. More than 20,000 attended the rally, including a large representation by military members from local commands

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Speaking from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Holly's Healing Hands Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture StoryVeterinarian Holly Reid has worked at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Syracuse, New York for the past two years. In that time, she has touched the lives of numerous pets and their owners with her healing hands. A self-proclaimed animal lover, Reid has taken dogs, cats and even sheep into her home. She possesses a great capacity for empathy and compassion allow her to console, comfort and guide pet owners through what can be a terribly upsetting period

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Holly's Healing H...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Evening Flyers Category: Pictorial Place: Honorable Mention PictorialEternal vigilance is the price of freedom and these men and women have payed their share. As the sun is disappearing over the horizon sailors and officers on USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) start the first of many events for the evening

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Evening Flyers Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Franlin P. Call Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Getting There Category: Picture Story Place: First Place Picture Story/Third Place PortfolioMembers of the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., participate in a rigorous fitness routine that will hopefully prepare them for possible acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Pre-Ranger course and then on to the U.S. Army's Ranger school at Fort Benning, Ga

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Getting There Cat...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Practice Makes Perfect Category: Picture Story Place: First Place PortfolioMembers of the Ceremonial Drill Team in Washington, D.C. spend countless hours practicing precision drill movements with rifles and making sure the uniforms are in excellent condition before any public performance. The 20-member team routinely appears at ceremonial events throughout the area

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Practice Makes Pe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Leukemia" Category: Feature Place: Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. Dwight Neubeck, 11, receives his weekly dose of shots while undergoing chemotherapy treatment for his leukemia at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. Dwight's ordeal began when he started feeling sick in May 1996 at Eglin AFB, Florida. His parents, SSgt Pat Neubeck and mom Pat, noticed a dramatic change in their son's health. "He was a very active child who loved to fish, hunt and do all kinds of outdoor activities. Then one day, he began experiencing persistent knee pains and swelling of the joints," Lora...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Leukemia" Catego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Leukemia" Category: Feature Place: Second Place Portfolio and the Nationa... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Controlling the skies Category: Pictorial Place: Second Place PictorialAir traffic controllers working in the CATCC (Carrier Air Traffic Control Center) assist in guiding aircraft on and off the flightdeck of the USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Controlling the s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael W. Pendergrass Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: A Soldier's Solitude Category: Portrait Place: Honorable Mention PortraitU.S. Army SPECIALIST Grochowski, a tank driver with 369th Armor Compnay ponders his fate as he will soon depart Hunter Army Air Field, Georgia on the 18th of February, 1998 to support Operation Southern Watch somewhere in Southwest Asia

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: A Soldier's Solit...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Haggerty Category: Portrait Place: Honorable Mention PortraitSMSGT Mike Haggerty of the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron during a training exercise in North Field, South Carolina

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Haggerty Category...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey A. Wolfe Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Rowboat and Huts Category: Pictorial Place: First Place PictorialIn the "Land of the Morning Calm" the only way to get to a floating fishing hut is by boat. Located near Ansong, Republic of Korea, this man-made reservoir is a popular fishing location where people can row out to their hut and fish all day, all year

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Rowboat and Huts ...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: "Ground Zero!"Category: NewsPlace: Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. The awesome power of "smart" bombs is well illustrated from inside one of the bunkers hit by Allied forces during the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi forces. Nowadays, some of these bunkers are used by U.S. military forces as storage areas

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: "Ground Zero!"Cate...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Sandscript Category: Portrait/Personality Place: First Place Portrait/Third Place PortfolioSenior AIRMAN Craig London, a maintenance technician assigned to the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., is seen after he completed several sets of pushups in the sand. Several members of the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron are participating in a rigorous fitness routine that will hopefully prepare them for possible acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Pre-Ranger course and then on to the U.S. Army's Ranger school at Fort Benning, Ga

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Sandscript Catego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Tsgtjames D. Mossman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Coming Home Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture StoryThe remains of who are believed to be five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean Conflict are repatriated during a ceremony at the Panmunjom Freedom House on 9 Oct. 98. A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City,...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Coming Home Categ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Coming Home Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture Story... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: World famous homeless man Category: Portrait/Personality Place: First Place PortfolioHis existence is tough, his goals none; but that's the way Sandy likes it. He spends his day outside the White House and sleeps under the stairs of the U.S. Capitol. Federal police turn a blind eye to the 82-year-old man, who was given permission to live under the stairs 17 years ago by former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neil. Every year Sandy's family visits from Texas, and pleads for him to return to normal living, but he refuses to accept handouts from anyone, unless it is in the form of cash. Here, under the dismal heat, Sandy fights to stay awake...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: World famous home...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: World famous homeless man Category: Portrait/Personality Place: First Plac... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "By the dawns early light" Category: Pictorial Place: Honorable Mention PictorialEW2 Dave Kronebusch does an early morning check around the Radio Mir Transmitter site on Grdonj Hill in Sarajevo, Bosnia

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "By the dawns ear...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Patricia A. Zimmerman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: On Patrol Category: Combat Camera Place: Second Place Combat Camera Ugljevik, Bosnia-Herzegovina Oct. 21, 1998. A Russian soldier assigned to Camp Ugljevik rides atop an armored personnel carrier and looks for the U.S. SFOR chopper that he can hear but can't see. The Russians were on their way to patrol Checkpoint 45 in Sapna, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Russian camp sits next to a power plant

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: On Patrol Categor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ronald E. Alvey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Cassie" Category: Portrait/Personality Place: Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. Cassie, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, sits attentively among a cache of inert explosives at Lackland Air Force Base's explosive ordnance disposal shop. Cassie has a nose for trouble and is being trained by the Defense Department Military Working Dog School to become a bomb sniffer for the Federal Aviation Administration. I used Lumedyne portable studio lighting equipment for this environmental shot

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Cassie" Category...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Siege City Category: Pictorial Place: Honorable Mention PictorialA Bird's eye view of Sarajevo, Bosnia shows the deep rooted uncertainty of the present as well as the future, with the mistakes of the past still fresh on everyone's mind

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Siege City Catego...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Water Hell Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention Feature/First Place PortfolioTwenty thousand gallons per minute is flooding the engine room and the sub is sinking fast, but these two crew members continue damage control work with dogged determination. They have a ruptured pipe to seal, and although this is a flooding trainer at Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Conneticut, they treat is as if it were real

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Water Hell Catego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Desert Respite Category: Pictorial Place: Third Place PortfolioThe cooling desert sun outlines a U.S. Army Mobile Command Post, which sits atop a ridge at a bombing range in northern Kuwait

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Desert Respite Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Tsgtjames D. Mossman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Shadow Warriors Category: Combat CameraPlace: Honorable Mention Combat Camera Infantry Marines from 1ST Battalion, 4th Marines, conduct a night assault on targets at Al Qatrana, Jordan during exercise Infinite Moonlight

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Shadow Warriors C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Qatranah Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Fun Defeat Category: Combat Camera Place: Honorable Mention Combat Camera For some field entertainment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers convinced their largest platoon member to challenge his U.S. Marine equivalent. Immediately defeated, his only reaction was a humorous face for photographers

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Fun Defeat Catego...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: How Much Longer? Category: News Place: Third Place NewsAfter numerous "Alarm Red's" and "Mopp 4's", an exhausted member from the 319th Air Refueling Wing takes a moment to collect himself as activity continues around him. Participation by airmen from Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., on May 20, 1998, in this Local Operational Readiness Exercise will prepare them for an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection in the summer of 1999

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: How Much Longer? ...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: N/A Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureA U.S. Naval Corpsman of 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion plays a fun game with a little boy through the windshield of his Hummvee while the boy's father looks on during 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion's family day '98 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: N/A Category: Fea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Small Soldiers Category: Illustration Place: Third Place Illustration How do the games today's children play affect the future?

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Small Soldiers Ca...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Sumo Shuffle Category: Sports Place: First Place SportsOn May 2, 1998, young unranked sumo wrestlers at the Tomozuma Stable in Tokyo end their daily workout routine with a ritualized dance that emphasizes teamwork. Henry Miller (background, center left), son of a retired Air Force MASTER SGT. stationed near Tokyo when Miller was born, is one of a burgeoning number of foreign hopefuls that wish to make it in the sport's highly insular world

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Sumo Shuffle Cate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "No Wimps Allowed" Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention Feature/Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. Aching arms and legs don't deter these USAF recruits from spending hours learning swimming techniques. They are training to be a part of one of the most elite specialties in the military - Combat Controller and Pararescue forces. Before completing the course, trainees must meet final requirements, which include a 6-mile run in 42.3 minutes, a 4,000-meter swim with fins in 80 minutes, and 75 push-ups, 80 sit-ups, 13 pull-ups, 14 chin-ups and 85 flutter kicks in two minutes each. And all of...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "No Wimps Allowed...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "No Wimps Allowed" Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention Feature/Seco... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: Sizing Them UpCategory: NewsPlace: Second Place News/Third Place PortfolioA Korean People's Army soldier glares at UNC representatives during a repatriation ceremony at the Panmunjom Joint Security Area, Republic of Korea (ROK) on Nov. 6, 1998. Repatriation of Korean War remains are a result of joint U.S./Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea joint recovery operation within North Korea to locate and return the U.S. service members to their homeland through Panmunjom. Twenty-seven service members have been returned since the joint recovery operation began in 1996

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: Sizing Them UpCate...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Long Jump Category: Sports Place: Honorable Mention SportsIn a blur of motion Joshua Stewart, flys through the air during his second jump in the long jump at an indoor meet at the Naval Academy

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Long Jump Categor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Frank A. Fey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Hair Peace Category: Portrait Place: Honorable Mention PortraitSRA Deidre Hines gets her hair washed at the barber shop on the llidza Compound while deployed with Combat Camera to Support the Stabilization Forces in Bosnia

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Hair Peace Catego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Gopne Fish'n Category: Pictorial Place: Honorable Mention PictorialIn the "Land of the Morning Calm" a man on a floating hut has but one thing to do - fish. Located near Ansong, Republic of Korea, this man made reservoir is a popular fishing location where people can row out to their hut and fish all day, all year

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Gopne Fish'n Cate...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Splish Splash Category: Sports Place: Honorable Mention SportsA Naval Academy water polo player rockets out of the water to stop an incoming shot at the Naval Academy pool

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Splish Splash Cat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Promise Kept" Category: Picture Story Place: Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Shumway and Walter Boldish are best of friends. But their world was shattered when Jason broke his neck during a swimming accident and is paralyzed for life. Before the accident they had planned on competing in the Air Force marathon. Undaunted, Walter promised Jason that they are going to run together. Walter found out about a marathon at Park City, Utah, near where Jason now lives. "It's going to hurt," Boldish said, the day before the race. "But it's only one day of my life, I can live...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Promise Kept" Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: "Promise Kept" Category: Picture Story Place: Second Place Portfolio and t... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Shock Category: News Place: First Place PortfolioShe's burdened by a cane and wheelchair, but come rain or shine, 92-year-old Louis Miller was determined to attend a protest on the grounds of the Pentagon. After a moving speech from a key note speaker, she is overcome with emotion

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Shock Category: N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Search and Rescue" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Third Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: USS Barry DDG 52, homeport Norfolk, Virginia, August 3, 1999. Search and rescue swimmer OS2 J.P. Powell practices strapping BM3 Henry Taylor to a stretcher and pulling him to safety, during a man overboard drill. Such drills are frequent due to the resent loss of a crewman on one of the Norfolk based aircraft carriers. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00055

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Search and Rescu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shane T. Mccoy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Superman School" CATEGORY: Picture Story PLACE: Honorable Mention Picture Story CAPTION INFORMATION: Air Force students go through one of the toughest schools on the planet in hopes of becoming an Air Force pararescueman or combat controller at the Army's Special Operations Underwater School in Key West, FL. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-0029

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Superman School"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "The Locker Room" CATEGORY: Feature PLACE: Second Place Feature CAPTION INFORMATION: Brandi Rose from Phoenix High School gently pulls Mike Butlers chin towards her lips for a good luck kiss before their school performs in the 1999 New York Marching Band competition held in the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00008

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "The Locker Room"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Jeremy T. Lock Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Frozen Dragon" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Third Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: November 25th 1999. A dragonfly hovers before several Amphibious Assault Vehicles in a U.S. Marine encampment, Cote D'ivoire, Ivory Coast. The U.S. Navy and Marine forces were in Cote D'ivoire to train with Ghanan and Ivorian forces during the West African Training Cruise. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00051

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Frozen Dragon" C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shane T. Mccoy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Are You Being Served?" CATEGORY: Illustrative PLACE: First Place Illustrative CAPTION INFORMATION: MSSN (SS) Yin Lau brings food to the crew anytime and anywhere. Here he stands on the bridge of his undersea kitchen, USS Jefferson City (SSN 759). IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00014

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Are You Being Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Aaron Ansarov Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Breather" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Second Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: AMN Jason Cunningham sweats it out between tasks at the U.S. Army Special Operations Underwater School at Key West, Florida. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00039

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Breather" CATEGO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSG David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Captains on the Bridge" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Third Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: USS Barry DDG 52, homeport Norfolk, VA, August 3, 1999. Following an underway replenishment with the USS Eisenhower CVN 69, CDR John Chandler, Commanding Officer of the USS Barry DDG 52, sits on the bridge in the waning evening light. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00049

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Captains on the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shane T. Mccoy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Night Ops" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Second Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: A pararescue search team prepares for a night mission in an Air Force MH-53J Pave Low III helicopter at Kirtland AFB, NM. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00040

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Night Ops" CATEG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSG David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "If Jesus Were A Navy Seal" CATEGORY: Portrait PLACE: Honorable Mention Portrait CAPTION INFORMATION: Naval Amphibious Base North Island - A Navy SEAL shows what can happen from receptively completing the obstacle course at BUD's IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00060

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "If Jesus Were A ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ted Banks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Eyes Right" CATEGORY: Director's Award PLACE: Director's Award Second Place (tie) CAPTION INFORMATION: Aviation Ordnancemen move an AIM-7 medium range air-to-air missile from an F/A-18 Hornet. USS CARL VINSON is currently operating in the Persian Gulf region enforcing UN sanctions and No-Fly Zone, Operation Southern Watch. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00002

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shawn Handley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Anxiously Awaiting" CATEGORY: News PLACE: Second Place News CAPTION INFORMATION: Lindsey Maynard, 3, anxiously awaits the arrival of her father, SRA John Maynard late in the evening of June 26, 1999, on the flightline near Base Operations at Grand Forks Air Base, ND. Maynard is assigned to the 319th Transportation Squadron, and was returning to his home station from Spain after deployment in support of NATO Operation Allied Force, part of NATO Operation Joint Guardian. The 319th Air Refueling Wing provided in air refueling for U.S. and Allied aircraft deployed during the operation. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00020

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Anxiously Awaiti...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: CATEGORY: Director's Award PLACE: Second Place Director's Award (tie) CAPTION INFORMATION: In memory of SGT William W. Wright and SPC Sherwood B. Brim, the 9th Engineer's Battalion holds a memorial ceremony for its fallen soldiers at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo on July 20, 1999. Alone on the parade field stand two sets of helmets, rifles and boots a symbol of the soldier's that were. SGT Wright and SPC Brim were a part of Bravo Company, 9th Engineer's Battalion out of Schweinfurt, Germany. At the end of the ceremony Bravo Company came to the symbol of their fallen comrades. Kneeling, the soldiers mourn the loss of their friends, comrades and...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: CATEGORY: Directo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: CATEGORY: Director's Award PLACE: Second Place Director's Award (tie) CAPT... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Fighting for Attention" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: First Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: "Oh brother, there he goes again!" The thought may have entered her head as Bahar Cosar, a Turkish child displaced after last year's killer earthquake, gets miffed by her brother Enis who fights for face time with the camera. The kids, living in a tent city, became very excited whenever the American military came to deliver food and aid. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-0036

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Fighting for Att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Screaming Super Hornet" CATEGORY: Combat Camera PLACE: Honorable Mention Combat Camera CAPTION INFORMATION: Aboard USS Harry S. Truman, Naval Station Norfolk. An F/A-18E streaks across the flight deck of the TRUMAN while conducting flight tests aboard the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00006

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Screaming Super ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Lawrence Shannon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Hung Out to Dry" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Third Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: November 6th 1999. Anna Rebilli hangs her laundry in the disheveled backyard to her home in Cape Town, South Africa. U.S. Sailors and Marines were in Rebilli's neighborhood to help repair roofs of houses that were damaged in the first ever reported tornado in South Africa. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00052

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Hung Out to Dry"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shane T. Mccoy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Broken Hearted Man" CATEGORY: Portrait PLACE: Third Place Portrait CAPTION INFORMATION: Bilgen Ozbek uses an umbrella to offset the rain falling at a Turkish "tent city" but he probably wouldn't even notice if he were without the rain blocker: many of his friends and loved ones were killed days earlier in Turkey's killer earthquake. (Service members from all branches helped in recovery efforts) IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00059

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Broken Hearted M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Return to Quiberon" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Third Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: Tuesday Sept. 21, 1999. During Operation Northern Light 99, NATO German Marines prepare to take a French fort in Quiberon, France. NATO troops are in France to practice invasion techniques with troops from different NATO countries. A U.S. Naval Coastal Warfare team is on deployment in France to act as opposition to NATO forces. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-0054

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Return to Quiber...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN LIGHT 99 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shane T. Mccoy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "TLC for the 'Warthog'" CATEGORY: Pictorial PLACE: Honorable Mention Pictorial CAPTION INFORMATION: 17 May 99 - SSGT Chris Almeria, a jet engine specialist from Middletown, NY, and a member of the 25th Fighter Squadron, IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00026

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "TLC for the 'War...

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

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