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Vietnam: A USAF B-52D unleashes a rain of bombs siomewhere over Vietnam, c.1972. USAF B-52s flying out of Guam and various air bases in Thailand did tremendous damage in terms of infrastructure and human life, especially during Arclight strikes over South Vietnam and during the Christmas Offensive against Hanoi in 1972. The Second Indochina War, known in America as the Vietnam War, was a Cold War era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. Stock Photo
RM2B00W8E–Vietnam: A USAF B-52D unleashes a rain of bombs siomewhere over Vietnam, c.1972. USAF B-52s flying out of Guam and various air bases in Thailand did tremendous damage in terms of infrastructure and human life, especially during Arclight strikes over South Vietnam and during the Christmas Offensive against Hanoi in 1972. The Second Indochina War, known in America as the Vietnam War, was a Cold War era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975.
On December 7, 1941, during Japanese United States peace talks, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, destroying or damaging most of the United States naval force, and a large air fleet. This two-hour raid, which killed 4,500 people, and a similar raid on United States milita by bases in the Philippines changed the European conflict into a global war. February 13, 1953. (Photo by United States Information Service). Stock Photo
RM2HX66XC–On December 7, 1941, during Japanese United States peace talks, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, destroying or damaging most of the United States naval force, and a large air fleet. This two-hour raid, which killed 4,500 people, and a similar raid on United States milita by bases in the Philippines changed the European conflict into a global war. February 13, 1953. (Photo by United States Information Service).
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter pilot assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., prepare for takeoff on the runway Sept. 11, 2015, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The F-22s conducted dissimilar air training with other fighter squadrons in U.S. Air Forces in Europe to include F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft. The F-22 Raptors also forward deployed for short periods of time to non-U.S. NATO bases. The USAF’s forward presence in Europe allows training with U.S. allies and partners to develop and improve regional security. Staff Sgt. Christop Stock Photo
RMHE9WDE–A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter pilot assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., prepare for takeoff on the runway Sept. 11, 2015, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The F-22s conducted dissimilar air training with other fighter squadrons in U.S. Air Forces in Europe to include F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft. The F-22 Raptors also forward deployed for short periods of time to non-U.S. NATO bases. The USAF’s forward presence in Europe allows training with U.S. allies and partners to develop and improve regional security. Staff Sgt. Christop
1940 New York Post front page reporting Winston Churchill offers the United States British Air and Naval bases in Newfoundland and West Indies in return for U.S. destroyers Stock Photo
RME5GHR4–1940 New York Post front page reporting Winston Churchill offers the United States British Air and Naval bases in Newfoundland and West Indies in return for U.S. destroyers
Japan Air Self Defence Force Officers Depart For The United States. Col. Eugene B. Le Bailly, Chief, U. S. Air Force Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group, Japan, (right) watches Lt. Gen. Kentaro Uemura (center), Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self Defense Force, bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Sadsmu Sanagi, Deputy Chief of Staff, and five other high-ranking Japan Air Self Defense Force officers before their departure last night from Tokyo International Airport for a three-week staff orientation visit of U. S. Air Force bases in the United States. September 17, 1954. Stock Photo
RM2HX550X–Japan Air Self Defence Force Officers Depart For The United States. Col. Eugene B. Le Bailly, Chief, U. S. Air Force Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group, Japan, (right) watches Lt. Gen. Kentaro Uemura (center), Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self Defense Force, bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Sadsmu Sanagi, Deputy Chief of Staff, and five other high-ranking Japan Air Self Defense Force officers before their departure last night from Tokyo International Airport for a three-week staff orientation visit of U. S. Air Force bases in the United States. September 17, 1954.
Colonel Robert D. Livingston, Commander, 868th Tactical Missile Training Group, and Brigadier General Thomas R. Griffith, Commander, 836th Air Divison, unveil a monument to the men and women who supported the deployment of the ground launched cruise missile weapon system. The monument, which stands in the base's Warrior Park, is being dedicated in conjunction with graduation ceremonies for the last class of the 868th Tactical Missile Training Squadron. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo
RM2M8E17Y–Colonel Robert D. Livingston, Commander, 868th Tactical Missile Training Group, and Brigadier General Thomas R. Griffith, Commander, 836th Air Divison, unveil a monument to the men and women who supported the deployment of the ground launched cruise missile weapon system. The monument, which stands in the base's Warrior Park, is being dedicated in conjunction with graduation ceremonies for the last class of the 868th Tactical Missile Training Squadron. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
Interior photo of the B-29 Superfortress bomber. June 1944 Shown is the rear pressurized cabin, equipped with four bunks to give crew members a chance for rest on a long mission. This is an important factor in combating flight fatigue. The B-29 was first reported in action on June 5, 1944, in an attack on railway yards at Bangkok, Siam, and on June 15 the first raid was made in Japan from bases in China. Following that date, attacks on the Japanese mainland were steadily stepped up, mainly from bases in the Marianas and in Guam, with forces up to 450 and 500 Superfortresses. Stock Photo
RMHEA7DP–Interior photo of the B-29 Superfortress bomber. June 1944 Shown is the rear pressurized cabin, equipped with four bunks to give crew members a chance for rest on a long mission. This is an important factor in combating flight fatigue. The B-29 was first reported in action on June 5, 1944, in an attack on railway yards at Bangkok, Siam, and on June 15 the first raid was made in Japan from bases in China. Following that date, attacks on the Japanese mainland were steadily stepped up, mainly from bases in the Marianas and in Guam, with forces up to 450 and 500 Superfortresses.
Nancy Harkness Love, 28, director of the U.S. Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron, adjusts her helmet in the cockpit of a Fairchild PT-19, an Army plane, before taking off from an eastern United States base. The women under her command will ferry planes from factories to coastal airports, from which they will be flown to overseas battle fronts. Between 1942 and 1945. Stock Photo
RM2X851W9–Nancy Harkness Love, 28, director of the U.S. Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron, adjusts her helmet in the cockpit of a Fairchild PT-19, an Army plane, before taking off from an eastern United States base. The women under her command will ferry planes from factories to coastal airports, from which they will be flown to overseas battle fronts. Between 1942 and 1945.
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1st Lt. Paul Lee, 321st Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, displays the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test patch on his uniform inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. A team from the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base visits all three missile bases in the United States periodically to perform SELM tests, ensuring the missile system is reliable. A successful SELM test proves the ICBM weapon system's effectiveness in a safe and secure manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stock Photo
RMJ139N1–1st Lt. Paul Lee, 321st Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, displays the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test patch on his uniform inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. A team from the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base visits all three missile bases in the United States periodically to perform SELM tests, ensuring the missile system is reliable. A successful SELM test proves the ICBM weapon system's effectiveness in a safe and secure manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by
1st Lt. Paul Lee, 321st Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, displays the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test patch on his uniform inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. A team from the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base visits all three missile bases in the United States periodically to perform SELM tests, ensuring the missile system is reliable. A successful SELM test proves the ICBM weapon system's effectiveness in a safe and secure manner. Stock Photo
RMMPRG2D–1st Lt. Paul Lee, 321st Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, displays the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test patch on his uniform inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. A team from the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base visits all three missile bases in the United States periodically to perform SELM tests, ensuring the missile system is reliable. A successful SELM test proves the ICBM weapon system's effectiveness in a safe and secure manner.
An aircrew flight equipment specialist sprays a simulated bleach solution on an aircrew member during the 'final exam' phase of an Air Staff exercise rehearsing deployed decontamination processes. Air Force Special Operations Command’s operations directorate ran a realistic, scenario-based, training program for 16 Airmen from eight southern United States bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost) Stock Photo
RMP47YKA–An aircrew flight equipment specialist sprays a simulated bleach solution on an aircrew member during the 'final exam' phase of an Air Staff exercise rehearsing deployed decontamination processes. Air Force Special Operations Command’s operations directorate ran a realistic, scenario-based, training program for 16 Airmen from eight southern United States bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost)
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A monument to the men and women who supported the deployment of the ground launched cruise missile weapon system stands in the base's Warrior Park following its unveiling. The monument is being dedicated in conjunction with graduation ceremonies for the last class of the 868th Tactical Missile Training Squadron. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo
RM2M8E182–A monument to the men and women who supported the deployment of the ground launched cruise missile weapon system stands in the base's Warrior Park following its unveiling. The monument is being dedicated in conjunction with graduation ceremonies for the last class of the 868th Tactical Missile Training Squadron. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
US Navy personnel participating in a People to People program during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken on March 9, 1965, at Da Nang Air Force Base. American servicemen are seen interacting with Vietnamese civilians, possibly engaging in cultural exchange activities. Stock Photo
RM2TA2GR3–US Navy personnel participating in a People to People program during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken on March 9, 1965, at Da Nang Air Force Base. American servicemen are seen interacting with Vietnamese civilians, possibly engaging in cultural exchange activities.
U.S. Air Force Col. Audrin R. Walker, 96th Bomb Wing commander, delivers Altus Air Force Base’s first B-47 named “City of Altus”, April 19, 1955. Altus AFB began as a twin engine training base in World War II and since then has supported many air mobility, missile, and training missions as well as routinely deployed Airmen and aircraft overseas and to humanitarian missions. Stock Photo
RMRACAAG–U.S. Air Force Col. Audrin R. Walker, 96th Bomb Wing commander, delivers Altus Air Force Base’s first B-47 named “City of Altus”, April 19, 1955. Altus AFB began as a twin engine training base in World War II and since then has supported many air mobility, missile, and training missions as well as routinely deployed Airmen and aircraft overseas and to humanitarian missions.
An aircrew flight equipment specialist scrubs off simulated contaminants during the 'final exam' phase of an Air Staff exercise rehearsing deployed decontamination processes at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. Air Force Special Operations Command’s operations directorate ran a realistic, scenario-based, training program for 16 Airmen from eight southern United States bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost) Stock Photo
RMP47YME–An aircrew flight equipment specialist scrubs off simulated contaminants during the 'final exam' phase of an Air Staff exercise rehearsing deployed decontamination processes at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. Air Force Special Operations Command’s operations directorate ran a realistic, scenario-based, training program for 16 Airmen from eight southern United States bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost)
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USS HORNET, PACIFIC OCEAN 1942 -- Lt. Col. James 'Jimmy' Doolittle takes off from the USS Hornet 650 miles from Japan on a top-secret bombing mission. The Doolittle Raid, U.S. Army Air Force special order #1 of World War II, was a daring one-way mission of 16 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers with 80 aircrew, commanded by Colonel Doolittle, to carry out America’s first offensive attack on Japan. The crews secretly trained for two-weeks and modified the B-25s at Eglin Air Force Base's Wagner Field, Auxiliary Field 1 prior to the mission. (Photo courtesy National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) USS Hor Stock Photo
RMHFTMD8–USS HORNET, PACIFIC OCEAN 1942 -- Lt. Col. James 'Jimmy' Doolittle takes off from the USS Hornet 650 miles from Japan on a top-secret bombing mission. The Doolittle Raid, U.S. Army Air Force special order #1 of World War II, was a daring one-way mission of 16 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers with 80 aircrew, commanded by Colonel Doolittle, to carry out America’s first offensive attack on Japan. The crews secretly trained for two-weeks and modified the B-25s at Eglin Air Force Base's Wagner Field, Auxiliary Field 1 prior to the mission. (Photo courtesy National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) USS Hor
1st Lt. Paul Lee, 321st Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, displays the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test patch on his uniform inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. A team from the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base visits all three missile bases in the United States periodically to perform SELM tests, ensuring the missile system is reliable. A successful SELM test proves the ICBM weapon system's effectiveness in a safe and secure manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stock Photo
RMMPRFKB–1st Lt. Paul Lee, 321st Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, displays the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test patch on his uniform inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. A team from the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base visits all three missile bases in the United States periodically to perform SELM tests, ensuring the missile system is reliable. A successful SELM test proves the ICBM weapon system's effectiveness in a safe and secure manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by
An aircrew member goes through a simulated decontamination line at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. Air Force Special Operations Command’s operations directorate ran a realistic, scenario-based, training program for 16 Airmen from eight southern United States bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost) Stock Photo
RMP47YM8–An aircrew member goes through a simulated decontamination line at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. Air Force Special Operations Command’s operations directorate ran a realistic, scenario-based, training program for 16 Airmen from eight southern United States bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost)
A C-130 (KC-130) Hercules aircraft is seen at Da Nang Air Force Base during the Vietnam War on March 9, 1965. This official U.S. Navy photo (Marine Corps) shows general views of the base. This photo is officially released by the Defense Department (Marine Corps) with the reference number A183659. Stock Photo
RM2TA3MCW–A C-130 (KC-130) Hercules aircraft is seen at Da Nang Air Force Base during the Vietnam War on March 9, 1965. This official U.S. Navy photo (Marine Corps) shows general views of the base. This photo is officially released by the Defense Department (Marine Corps) with the reference number A183659.
A New York City mailman goes about his business while wearing a gauze mask designed to stop infection during the fall of 1918. U.S. Army units mobilizing for World War I were struck hard by the virus which often hit military bases first and then spread to civilians. Camp Upton on Long Island was closed to visitors in the fall of 1918 to prevent the spread of the flu. Stock Photo
RMPKFHHA–A New York City mailman goes about his business while wearing a gauze mask designed to stop infection during the fall of 1918. U.S. Army units mobilizing for World War I were struck hard by the virus which often hit military bases first and then spread to civilians. Camp Upton on Long Island was closed to visitors in the fall of 1918 to prevent the spread of the flu.
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Aircrew members sit in plastic bags before processing a simulated decontamination line at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. Air Force Special Operations Command’s operations directorate ran a realistic, scenario-based, training program for 16 aircrew flight equipment Airmen from eight southern United States bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost) Stock Photo
RMP47YK9–Aircrew members sit in plastic bags before processing a simulated decontamination line at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. Air Force Special Operations Command’s operations directorate ran a realistic, scenario-based, training program for 16 aircrew flight equipment Airmen from eight southern United States bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melanie Holochwost)
This World War II era cartoon illustrates the importance of technical training in winning the air war and defeating the Axis powers. The principle holds true today -- the Air Force's combat power is directly tied to the skill and professionalism of each individual Airman, a fact that inspires Sheppard Air Force Base's motto: 'Combat Capability Starts Here.' (Courtesy graphic) Stock Photo
RMMTNJKJ–This World War II era cartoon illustrates the importance of technical training in winning the air war and defeating the Axis powers. The principle holds true today -- the Air Force's combat power is directly tied to the skill and professionalism of each individual Airman, a fact that inspires Sheppard Air Force Base's motto: 'Combat Capability Starts Here.' (Courtesy graphic)
An EA6A Electronic Counter Measure Aircraft is seen inside a protective shelter at Danang, Vietnam in January 1970. This photograph was taken by Sgt. A.J. May and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the reference number bh A374093 127 GVB-23. Stock Photo
RM2TA3PJG–An EA6A Electronic Counter Measure Aircraft is seen inside a protective shelter at Danang, Vietnam in January 1970. This photograph was taken by Sgt. A.J. May and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the reference number bh A374093 127 GVB-23.
Construction of Hangar 200 is shown at Bunker Hill Naval Air Station. July 1, marks the 75th Anniversary of the base’s opening as a training base for aviators. Stock Photo
RMPWXJYA–Construction of Hangar 200 is shown at Bunker Hill Naval Air Station. July 1, marks the 75th Anniversary of the base’s opening as a training base for aviators.
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Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, hosted missile maintenance training for more than three decades, from the 1950s to the 1980s, when it was transferred to Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Sheppard still plays a vital role in the Air Force's global deterrence mission, however, providing core nuclear munitions courses to officer and enlisted students. In 2016, the 82nd Training Wing opened field training detachments at Air Force Global Strike Command bases, providing advanced courses in missile maintenance. (Courtesy Photo) Stock Photo
RMMTNJKP–Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, hosted missile maintenance training for more than three decades, from the 1950s to the 1980s, when it was transferred to Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Sheppard still plays a vital role in the Air Force's global deterrence mission, however, providing core nuclear munitions courses to officer and enlisted students. In 2016, the 82nd Training Wing opened field training detachments at Air Force Global Strike Command bases, providing advanced courses in missile maintenance. (Courtesy Photo)
1st Lt. Paul Lee, 321st Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, displays the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test patch on his uniform inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. A team from the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base visits all three missile bases in the United States periodically to perform SELM tests, ensuring the missile system is reliable. A successful SELM test proves the ICBM weapon system's effectiveness in a safe and secure manner. Stock Photo
RMR7B0TG–1st Lt. Paul Lee, 321st Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, displays the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test patch on his uniform inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. A team from the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base visits all three missile bases in the United States periodically to perform SELM tests, ensuring the missile system is reliable. A successful SELM test proves the ICBM weapon system's effectiveness in a safe and secure manner.
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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing plays the part of opposition forces during a hostage simulation exercise, May 18, 2018, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. 60th AMW Airmen participated in a week-long base-wide readiness exercise, designed to evaluate the base’s readiness and ability to execute and sustain rapid global mobility around the world. Stock Photo
RMPDEBRW–A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing plays the part of opposition forces during a hostage simulation exercise, May 18, 2018, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. 60th AMW Airmen participated in a week-long base-wide readiness exercise, designed to evaluate the base’s readiness and ability to execute and sustain rapid global mobility around the world.
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U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 16th Sustainment Brigade, are preparing for convoy live fire exercise during the Vanguard Proof at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Mar. 19, 2017. Units in the battalion have come together from four separate bases in Germany and Italy to conduct this training event. Exercise Vanguard Proof is a combined exercise between the 16th Sustainment Brigade and the Slovene Armed Forces focused on enhancing interoperability NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills. Stock Photo
RMR8YJX0–U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 16th Sustainment Brigade, are preparing for convoy live fire exercise during the Vanguard Proof at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, Mar. 19, 2017. Units in the battalion have come together from four separate bases in Germany and Italy to conduct this training event. Exercise Vanguard Proof is a combined exercise between the 16th Sustainment Brigade and the Slovene Armed Forces focused on enhancing interoperability NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills.
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This World War II era cartoon illustrates the importance of technical training in winning the air war and defeating the Axis powers. The principle holds true today -- the Air Force's combat power is directly tied to the skill and professionalism of each individual Airman, a fact that inspires Sheppard Air Force Base's motto: 'Combat Capability Starts Here.' Stock Photo
RMRBA97X–This World War II era cartoon illustrates the importance of technical training in winning the air war and defeating the Axis powers. The principle holds true today -- the Air Force's combat power is directly tied to the skill and professionalism of each individual Airman, a fact that inspires Sheppard Air Force Base's motto: 'Combat Capability Starts Here.'
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Members of the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance section go through a safety inspection before beginning confined space entry training at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Confined space training is performed on the installation throughout the year to ensure proficiency of team members. Stock Photo
RMMW3F2X–Members of the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance section go through a safety inspection before beginning confined space entry training at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Confined space training is performed on the installation throughout the year to ensure proficiency of team members.
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Troy Bodey, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, holds onto his gas mask while listening to a safety brief given by the confined space entry supervisor at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Supervisors of a confined space entry team are responsible for assigning roles and ensuring that safety protocols are followed. Stock Photo
RMMW3F2T–Troy Bodey, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, holds onto his gas mask while listening to a safety brief given by the confined space entry supervisor at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Supervisors of a confined space entry team are responsible for assigning roles and ensuring that safety protocols are followed.
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Staff Sgt. Joshua Bell, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, guides a dummy during a mock rescue as it is hoisted out of an underground confined space at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Confined space entry teams face a number of hazards to include structural collapses, fuel tank explosions and toxic atmospheres. Stock Photo
RMMW3F3A–Staff Sgt. Joshua Bell, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, guides a dummy during a mock rescue as it is hoisted out of an underground confined space at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Confined space entry teams face a number of hazards to include structural collapses, fuel tank explosions and toxic atmospheres.
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Staff Sgt. Sixto Trevino, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, waits in the underground tank for the safety cable to be lowered down to him before making the climb back to the surface at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Safety cables are attached to the wearer's harness in the event that they cannot make the climb on their own due to safety issues. Stock Photo
RMMW3F3G–Staff Sgt. Sixto Trevino, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, waits in the underground tank for the safety cable to be lowered down to him before making the climb back to the surface at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Safety cables are attached to the wearer's harness in the event that they cannot make the climb on their own due to safety issues.
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Staff Sgt Joshua Manske, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, climbs up ladder to exit the underground tank once he has finished his iteration of confined space entry training at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of a confined space entry team will run through practice iterations multiple times a year to stay proficient. Stock Photo
RMMW3F3K–Staff Sgt Joshua Manske, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, climbs up ladder to exit the underground tank once he has finished his iteration of confined space entry training at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of a confined space entry team will run through practice iterations multiple times a year to stay proficient.
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Staff Sgt. Joshua Manske, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, steps into the underground confined space to clean a tank and perform maintenance on a storage unit at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of 9th CES perform regular routine inspections and general maintenance on various types of storage units on the installation. Stock Photo
RMMW3F3R–Staff Sgt. Joshua Manske, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, steps into the underground confined space to clean a tank and perform maintenance on a storage unit at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of 9th CES perform regular routine inspections and general maintenance on various types of storage units on the installation.
Senior Airman Christopher Lemming, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, descends into an underground water tank during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. During confined space entry, every team member plays a specific role from an attendant to oxygen monitor, which helps ensure efficient entry of the confined space. Stock Photo
RMMW3F36–Senior Airman Christopher Lemming, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, descends into an underground water tank during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. During confined space entry, every team member plays a specific role from an attendant to oxygen monitor, which helps ensure efficient entry of the confined space.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Bell, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, drags a dummy during a mock confined space rescue at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of a confined space entry team need to know how to perform rescue procedures in the event that a team member cannot self-rescue during an emergency situation. Stock Photo
RMMW3F39–Staff Sgt. Joshua Bell, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, drags a dummy during a mock confined space rescue at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of a confined space entry team need to know how to perform rescue procedures in the event that a team member cannot self-rescue during an emergency situation.
Senior Airman Charles Burkhardt, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, dons personal protective equipment before he enters a confined space during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. PPE for confined space entry can include a full body suits, safety harnesses, rubber boots, gloves, oxygen tanks and gas masks. Stock Photo
RMMW3F26–Senior Airman Charles Burkhardt, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, dons personal protective equipment before he enters a confined space during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. PPE for confined space entry can include a full body suits, safety harnesses, rubber boots, gloves, oxygen tanks and gas masks.
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, hosted missile maintenance training for more than three decades, from the 1950s to the 1980s, when it was transferred to Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Sheppard still plays a vital role in the Air Force's global deterrence mission, however, providing core nuclear munitions courses to officer and enlisted students. In 2016, the 82nd Training Wing opened field training detachments at Air Force Global Strike Command bases, providing advanced courses in missile maintenance. Stock Photo
RMRBA97Y–Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, hosted missile maintenance training for more than three decades, from the 1950s to the 1980s, when it was transferred to Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Sheppard still plays a vital role in the Air Force's global deterrence mission, however, providing core nuclear munitions courses to officer and enlisted students. In 2016, the 82nd Training Wing opened field training detachments at Air Force Global Strike Command bases, providing advanced courses in missile maintenance.
Sgt. John Gatti, with 1st Battalion, 130th Aviation, North Carolina Army National Guard, adjusts the weapons ejection system on an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter at the joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana, July 22, 2017. Stock Photo
RMPR3689–Sgt. John Gatti, with 1st Battalion, 130th Aviation, North Carolina Army National Guard, adjusts the weapons ejection system on an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter at the joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana, July 22, 2017.
Sgt. John Gatti, with 1st Battalion, 130th Aviation, North Carolina Army National Guard, adjusts the weapons ejection system on an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter at the joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana, July 22, 2017. Stock Photo
RMPR3688–Sgt. John Gatti, with 1st Battalion, 130th Aviation, North Carolina Army National Guard, adjusts the weapons ejection system on an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter at the joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana, July 22, 2017.
Members of the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance section go through a safety inspection before beginning confined space entry training at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Confined space training is performed on the installation throughout the year to ensure proficiency of team members. Stock Photo
RMR60TR4–Members of the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance section go through a safety inspection before beginning confined space entry training at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Confined space training is performed on the installation throughout the year to ensure proficiency of team members.
Troy Bodey, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, holds onto his gas mask while listening to a safety brief given by the confined space entry supervisor at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Supervisors of a confined space entry team are responsible for assigning roles and ensuring that safety protocols are followed. Stock Photo
RMR60TR2–Troy Bodey, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, holds onto his gas mask while listening to a safety brief given by the confined space entry supervisor at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Supervisors of a confined space entry team are responsible for assigning roles and ensuring that safety protocols are followed.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Bell, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, guides a dummy during a mock rescue as it is hoisted out of an underground confined space at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Confined space entry teams face a number of hazards to include structural collapses, fuel tank explosions and toxic atmospheres. Stock Photo
RMR60TR7–Staff Sgt. Joshua Bell, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, guides a dummy during a mock rescue as it is hoisted out of an underground confined space at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Confined space entry teams face a number of hazards to include structural collapses, fuel tank explosions and toxic atmospheres.
Staff Sgt. Sixto Trevino, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, waits in the underground tank for the safety cable to be lowered down to him before making the climb back to the surface at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Safety cables are attached to the wearer's harness in the event that they cannot make the climb on their own due to safety issues. Stock Photo
RMR60TR8–Staff Sgt. Sixto Trevino, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, waits in the underground tank for the safety cable to be lowered down to him before making the climb back to the surface at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Safety cables are attached to the wearer's harness in the event that they cannot make the climb on their own due to safety issues.
Senior Airman Christopher Lemming, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, descends into an underground water tank during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. During confined space entry, every team member plays a specific role from an attendant to oxygen monitor, which helps ensure efficient entry of the confined space. Stock Photo
RMR60TR5–Senior Airman Christopher Lemming, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, descends into an underground water tank during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. During confined space entry, every team member plays a specific role from an attendant to oxygen monitor, which helps ensure efficient entry of the confined space.
Staff Sgt Joshua Manske, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, climbs up ladder to exit the underground tank once he has finished his iteration of confined space entry training at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of a confined space entry team will run through practice iterations multiple times a year to stay proficient. Stock Photo
RMR60TRA–Staff Sgt Joshua Manske, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, climbs up ladder to exit the underground tank once he has finished his iteration of confined space entry training at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of a confined space entry team will run through practice iterations multiple times a year to stay proficient.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Manske, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, steps into the underground confined space to clean a tank and perform maintenance on a storage unit at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of 9th CES perform regular routine inspections and general maintenance on various types of storage units on the installation. Stock Photo
RMR60TRC–Staff Sgt. Joshua Manske, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, steps into the underground confined space to clean a tank and perform maintenance on a storage unit at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of 9th CES perform regular routine inspections and general maintenance on various types of storage units on the installation.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Bell, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, drags a dummy during a mock confined space rescue at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of a confined space entry team need to know how to perform rescue procedures in the event that a team member cannot self-rescue during an emergency situation. Stock Photo
RMR60TR6–Staff Sgt. Joshua Bell, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance, drags a dummy during a mock confined space rescue at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. Members of a confined space entry team need to know how to perform rescue procedures in the event that a team member cannot self-rescue during an emergency situation.
Senior Airman Charles Burkhardt, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, dons personal protective equipment before he enters a confined space during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. PPE for confined space entry can include a full body suits, safety harnesses, rubber boots, gloves, oxygen tanks and gas masks. Stock Photo
RMR60TR1–Senior Airman Charles Burkhardt, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance, dons personal protective equipment before he enters a confined space during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2017. PPE for confined space entry can include a full body suits, safety harnesses, rubber boots, gloves, oxygen tanks and gas masks.
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