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  • BLACK SEA — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) and the USS McFaul (DDG 74) transit through the Black Sea on the way to deliver humanitarian relief supplies to the Republic of Georgia. McFaul dropped off more than 155,000 pounds of supplies in Batumi, Georgia, Aug. 24, 2008. The Dallas is carrying more than 76,000 pounds of supplies, including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, baby wipes, toilet paper and other necessities. (Department of Defense photo by Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Republic of Georgia — Pallets of supplies sit on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) Aug. 25, 2008, as part of the humanitarian assistance for the Republic of Georgia. The humanitarian assistance is in response to the request of the government of the Republic of Georgia following the conflict between Georgian and Russian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAT'UMI, Republic of Georgia — Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) arrived here today with 80 pallets of humanitarian supplies as part of Operation Assured Delivery, the United States military's ongoing effort to support the Georgian government's request for humanitarian assistance. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — U.S. sailors unload humanitarian supplies aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) off the coast here, Aug. 24, 2008. The supplies is part of a shipment of humanitarian aid being delivered by the ship in response to the government of Georgia's request for humanitarian assistance. (Department of Defense Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PORT OF BATUMI, Georgia — USS McFaul (DDG 74) delivers more than 80 tons of needed humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of Georgia Aug. 24, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is working hand in hand with Georgian leadership to assess the needs of its citizens following the conflict between Georgian and Russian forces. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the US Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PORT OF BATUMI, Georgia — USS McFaul (DDG 74) delivers more than 80 tons of needed humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of Georgia. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is working hand in hand with Georgian leadership to assess the needs of its citizens following the conflict between Georgian and Russian forces. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Therrien (left), commander of the 720th Air Expeditionary Squadron, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) worker Sergio Solis, look over cots delivered from an Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft on a flight line here, Aug. 23, 2008. The joint humanitarian assistance assessment team with U.S. European Command is working with the federal government, international governments, aid agencies and the Republic of Georgia to assist Georgians affected by the recent conflicts. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Bloom) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TIBILSI, Georgia — U.S. service members from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command arrive on the flightline here, Aug. 18, 2008. The 21st is part of Joint Humanitarian Assistance Assessment Team, European Command working closely with other elements of the Federal Government, International Governments, aid agencies and the Republic of Georgia by alleviating the suffering of the Georgian people affected by the conflict. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Bloom) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 720th Air Expeditionary Squadron unload pallets of meals, ready-to-eat, sleeping bags and cots on a flight line in here, Aug. 23, 2008. The joint humanitarian assistance assessment team with U.S. European Command is working with the federal government, international governments, aid agencies and the Republic of Georgia to assist Georgians affected by the recent conflicts. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Bloom) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Mr. Peter Limoges, Lead contractor for Knowledge Services Division for Joint Knowledge Development and Distribution Capability with the United States Joint Forces Command, trains the mobile training teams from United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and United States European Command (EUCOM) on Learning Management System Training Coarse (LMS) for Learning Management Coordinators that will be used to alter and track joint training events here Aug. 19. This training is taking place at Kelly Barracks sponsored by AFRICOM Monday through Wednesday. The Joint Knowledge on Line system provides globally accessible training courses to support joint integrated operations. (Department of Defense photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Paul Lapierre) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Republic of Georgia — Cryptologic Technician 1st Class Jed Morris, aboard USS McFaul (DDG 74) Aug. 24, 2008, stacks bottles of water that are part of humanitarian relief supplies for the people of Georgia. The humanitarian assistance is in response to the request of the Republic of Georgia. The items being given delivered include hygiene items, baby food and infant supplies. (Department of Defensee photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Republic of Georgia — A Georgian Coast Guard vessel passes in front of USS McFaul (DDG 74) as it lays anchor upon its arrival to the port of Batumi Aug. 24, 2008. USS McFaul arrived today with humanitarian assistance supplies for the people of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Republic of Georgia — Sailors aboard USS McFaul (DDG 74) prepare to unload humanitarian supplies as a Georgian Coast Guard vessel sails in the background Aug. 24, 2008. These supplies, primarily hygiene items, baby food and infant supplies, will be transported to the people of Georgia. The humanitarian assistance is in response to the request of the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Republic of Georgia — Navy Capt. John Moore, Commodore, Combined Task Force 367, receives flowers shortly after USS McFaul's (DDG 74) arrival to the port of Batumi Aug. 24, 2008. CTF 367 is the lead maritime component for the humanitarian assistance mission to the people of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — United States Ambassador to Georgia, John F. Tefft, U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command, and U.S. Air Force Major General Paul G. Schafer, Director, U.S. European Command Strategy, Policy and Assessments Directorate, and Henrietta Holsman Fore, administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development, meet with President of the Republic of Georgia, Mr. Mikheil Saakashvili and Minister of Defence of Georgia, Mr. David Kezerashvili here, Aug. 21, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the US Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command, speaks to Georgian soldiers who, working hand in hand with U.S. soldiers are assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of the Republic of Georgia Aug. 21, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — Georgian soldiers who, working hand in hand with U.S. soldiers, are assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of the Republic of Georgia Aug. 21, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the US Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Marine Maj. Rob James) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, CRETE, Greece — Bottled water is loaded aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) Aug. 20, 2008. Nearly 55 tons of supplies were loaded as part of the humanitarian assistance for the Republic of Georgia following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. The assistance will aid in alleviating human suffering in the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, CRETE, Greece — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) departed here Aug 22 and is scheduled to bring humanitarian relief supplies to Georgia for distribution to those affected by the conflict. Dallas is currently deployed in U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility and is expected to arrive in Georgia within the coming week. (Department of Defense file photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command, and U.S. Army Brigadier General Jon Miller, EUCOM Joint Assessment Team, speak to Georgian children Aug. 21, 2008. The children are sheltered at a Republic of Georgia internally displaced people facility. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command and Henrietta H. Fore, Administrator U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Director of United States Foreign Assistance, inspect humanitarian assistance packages at an internally displaced person's site here, Aug. 21, 2008, to observe the United States' humanitarian assistance efforts in the Republic of Georgia. At the request of the Government of Georgia, humanitarian assistance efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, CRETE, Greece — Storekeeper 1st Class Jeff Weaver and Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Gary Smith prepare humanitarian aid supplies to be loaded aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) Aug. 20, 2008. Nearly 55 tons of supplies were loaded as part of the humanitarian assistance for the Republic of Georgia following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. The assistance will aid in alleviating human suffering in the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command, speaks to a Georgian mother who, along with her two children, is sheltered at a Republic of Georgia internally displaced people facility, Aug. 21, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command, speaks to Georgian soldiers here Aug. 21, 2008. The Georgian soldiers are working hand in hand with U.S. soldiers, assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of the Republic of Georgia. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — Georgian soldiers who, working hand in hand with U.S. soldiers are assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of the Georgia, Aug. 21, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the US Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Marine Maj. Rob James) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, CRETE, Greece — Bottled water is loaded aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), here Aug. 20, 2008. Nearly 55 tons of supplies were loaded as part of the humanitarian assistance for the Republic of Georgia following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. The assistance will aid in alleviating human suffering in the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command, speaks to Georgian soldiers Aug. 21, 2008. The Georgian soldiers are working hand in hand with U.S. soldiers and assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of the Republic of Georgia. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVO SELO TRIANING AREA, Bulgaria — Lt. Col. Michael, JTF-East Forward, commander (left) and Col. Peri Anest, JTF-East commander, guide local leaders from the surrounding community through an Aug. 19 walking tour of Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716)(Department of Defense file photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — Georgian soldiers who, working hand in hand with U.S. soldiers are assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of Georgia Aug. 21, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the US Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Marine Maj. Rob James) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command, speaks to a Georgian soldiers who, working hand in hand with U.S. soldiers are assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of the Republic of Georgia. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — Georgian soldiers who, working hand in hand with U.S. soldiers are assisting the delivery of humanitarian assistance supplies to the people of Georgia Aug. 21, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the US Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Marine Maj. Rob James) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, CRETE, Greece — Navy Rear Adm. Joe Leidig, Deputy Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, addresses the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) Aug. 20, 2008, about their mission to bring humanitarian relief supplies to the Republic of Georgia for distribution to those affected by the conflict. Dallas is currently deployed in U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility and is expected to arrive in Georgia within the coming week. (Department of Defense photo by Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, CRETE, Greece — U.S. Coast Guard personnel load humanitarian assistance supplies aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) here, Aug. 21, 2008. The supplies are destined for the Republic of Georgia following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. The assistance will aid in alleviating human suffering in the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — U.S. Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock, Commander United States European Command, and U.S. Army Brigadier General Jon Miller, EUCOM Joint Assessment Team, speaks to Georgian children who are sheltered at a Republic of Georgia internally displaced people facility, Aug. 21, 2008. At the request of the Government of Georgia, the United States is providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Georgia. The HA efforts are being coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and USAID with assistance, as required, being provided by the Department of Defense following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Gay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — At the international airport here, U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class James Forames discusses the delivery and storage of humanitarian aid with (r-l) Georgia Minister of Finance, Dimitri Gvindadze and airport director, Korstantine Kamushadze shortly after an Air Force C-130 delivered six pallets of cargo, Aug. 19, 2008. The delivery, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers and U.S. Air Forces Europe Airmen who have delivered nearly 300,000 pounds of medical supplies, beds, and food to the region in the last week. Forames is assigned to the 7th Army's Joint Multi-National Readiness Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Shortly after arriving with six pallets of humanitarian aid to the international airport here, C-130 pilot, Air Force 1st Lt. Sean McKee watches the cargo being removed from his plane, Aug. 19, 2008. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers and U.S. Air Forces Europe Airmen who have delivered nearly 300,000 pounds of medical supplies, beds, and food to the region in the last week. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — At the international airport here, aerial transporter, Staff Sgt. Jason Tripler, waits to move recently delivered cargo while (r-l) Georgia Minister of Finance, Dimitri Gvindadze and airport director, Korstantine Kamushadze survey the distribution effort, Aug. 19, 2008. The cargo, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers and U.S. Air Forces Europe Airmen who have delivered nearly 300,000 pounds of medical supplies, beds, and food to the region in the last week. Tripler is assigned to the 86th Contingency Response Group at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — C-130 loadmaster, Airman 1st Class Dustin Franks, prepares to depart the international airport here after delivering six pallets of humanitarian aid, Aug. 19, 2008. The cargo, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers and U.S. Air Forces Europe Airmen who have delivered nearly 300,000 pounds of medical supplies, beds, and food to the region in the last week. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — An Air Force C-130 delivers six pallets of humanitarian aid to the international airport here, Aug. 19, 2008. The cargo, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers and U.S. Air Forces Europe Airmen who have delivered nearly 300,000 pounds of medical supplies, beds, and food to the region in the last week. (Deparment of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — An Air Force C-130 delivers six pallets of humanitarian aid to the international airport here, Aug. 19, 2008. The cargo, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers and U.S. Air Forces Europe Airmen who have delivered nearly 300,000 pounds of medical supplies, beds, and food to the region in the last week. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete — Tugboats come alongside as the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) arrives here for a routine port visit to Souda Bay. McFaul is in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility and is scheduled to support humanitarian assistance operations in Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — At the international airport here, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Forames discusses the delivery and storage of humanitarian aid with (r-l) Georgia Minister of Finance, Dimitri Gvindadze and airport director, Korstantine Kamushadze shortly after an Air Force C-130 delivered six pallets of cargo, Aug. 19, 2008. The delivery, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers and U.S. Air Forces Europe Airmen who have delivered nearly 300,000 pounds of medical supplies, beds, and food to the region in the last week. Forames is assigned to the 7th Army's Joint Multi-National Readiness Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — At the international airport here, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Forames discusses the delivery and storage of humanitarian aid with (r-l) Georgia Minister of Finance, Dimitri Gvindadze and airport director, Korstantine Kamushadze shortly after an Air Force C-130 delivered six pallets of cargo, Aug. 19, 2008. The delivery, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers and U.S. Air Forces Europe Airmen who have delivered nearly 300,000 pounds of medical supplies, beds, and food to the region in the last week. Forames is assigned to the 7th Army's Joint Multi-National Readiness Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — Aircraft Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jonathan Mack guides a pallet onto a C-9B Skytrain as the aircraft on-loads humanitarian supplies here Aug. 18, 2008. The aircraft, based in Marietta, Ga., arrived in Tbilisi yesterday representing the U.S. Navy's first asset participating in the ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Republic of Georgia. Navy participation is part of a larger United States response to the government of Georgia request for humanitarian assistance. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason T. Poplin) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — Italian technicians working for the 405th Army Field Support Battalion assist Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 46 (VR 46) crew members in loading humanitarian supplies onto a C-9B Skytrain here Aug. 18, 2008. The aircraft, a detachment of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 46 (VR 46) based in Marietta, Ga., arrived in Tbilisi yesterday representing the U.S. Navy's first asset participating in the ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Republic of Georgia. Navy participation is part of a larger United States response to the government of Georgia request for humanitarian assistance. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason T. Poplin) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — Aviation Support Equipment Technician Petty Officer 1st Class Glen Turner secures side restraints to a pallet of humanitarian supplies onboard a C-9B Skytrain here Aug. 18, 2008. The aircraft, based in Marietta, Ga., arrived in Tbilisi yesterday representing the U.S. Navy's first asset participating in the ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Republic of Georgia. Navy participation is part of a larger United States response to the government of Georgia request for humanitarian assistance. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason T. Poplin) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — Aircraft Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jonathan Mack communicates with the K-loader operator to guide a pallet onto a C-9B Skytrain as the aircraft on-loads humanitarian supplies here Aug. 18, 2008. The aircraft, a detachment of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 46 (VR 46) based in Marietta, Ga., arrived in Tbilisi yesterday representing the U.S. Navy's first asset participating in the ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Republic of Georgia. Navy participation is part of a larger United States response to the government of Georgia request for humanitarian assistance. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason T. Poplin) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — Italians working for the 405th Army Field Support Battalion and local law enforcement assist Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 46 (VR 46) crew members to load humanitarian supplies onto a C-9B Skytrain here Aug. 18. The aircraft, based in Marietta, Ga., arrived in Tbilisi yesterday representing the U.S. Navy's first asset participating in the ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Republic of Georgia. Navy participation is part of a larger United States response to the government of Georgia request for humanitarian assistance. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason T. Poplin) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — C-130 aircrew assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, conduct a pre-flight brief, here, Aug. 17, 2008 with fellow air crew prior to a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia. The Airmen were joined by a second aircraft and crew in delivering 60K pounds of cargo and 25 passengers to the region. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Krzesinski, a naval reservist serving with Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 46 located on Naval Air Station Atlanta in Marietta, Georgia, checks the cinches on a pallet of Humanitarian Aid being sent to the Republic of Georgia Aug. 18, 2008. (Deparment of Defense photo by Joyce Costello) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Glen Turner (right), and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathon Mack, Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 46 Sailors, work together to get a pallet of personal hygiene humanitarian aid kits to fit inside their C-9, Aug. 18, 2008. (Department of Defemse photo by Joyce Costello) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — A Navy Petty Officer secures a pallet of humanitarian assistance here, Aug. 18, 2008. The pallets were being loaded onto a Navy C-9 to be flown to the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Joyce Costello) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — Petty Officer 1st Class Glen Turner (right), discusses reconfiguring a payload of humanitarian aid with a Carabinieri from Camp Darby and an Italian soldier assigned to the 46th Air Brigade while by on the Pisa airport tarmac. Transporting the humanitarian assistance from Pisa to Georgia required careful logistical coordination between the 3rd Battalion of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, the SETAF Carabinieri, the Navy Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 46, the Italian Air Brigade and the U.S. Agency for International Development. (Department of Defense photo by Joyce Costello) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — C-130 pilot, Air Force Capt. Chris Dorough conducts a pre-flight brief with fellow air crew prior to a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. The Airmen, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein, were joined by a second aircraft and crew in delivering 60K pounds of cargo and 25 passengers to the region. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — C-130 load master, Senior Amn. Christopher Weston (left), works with aerial transporters to push 10K pounds of cargo into the back of an E-model Hercules here, in preparation for a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. Weston is assigned to the 37 Air Lift Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP DARBY, Italy — An Italian employee of the 3rd Battalion of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, helps load an 18-wheeler full of USAID wool blankets Aug. 18, 2008. The blankets are destined for Georgia as part of a USAID humanitarian assistance relief effort. The office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance has sent aid to the Philippines and Myanmar earlier this summer. (Department of Defense photo by (Joyce Costello) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Airmen from the 435th Medical Group prepare pallets of medical supplies here, Aug. 14, 2008. The pallets are part of a wave of humanitarian supplies being delivered to Georgian citizens. U.S. Airmen and Soldiers have worked 36 hours to palletize more than 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Airmen with the 435th Medical Group load medical supplies onto a humvee here, Aug. 14, 2008, in preparation for transport to the Republic of Georgia. The supplies are part of a second wave of humanitarian assistance being delivered to the Republic of Georgia during a joint-service effort between Soldiers with U.S. Army Europe and Airmen with U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyrell Minnis-Swass, from the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares humanitarian aid for loading here, Germany, Aug. 14, 2008. The supplies are part of a second wave of humanitarian assistance being delivered to the Republic of Georgia during a joint-service effort between Soldiers with U.S. Army Europe and Airmen with U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Airmen load cargo onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft here, Aug. 14, 2008. The pallets are part of a wave of humanitarian supplies being delivered to Georgian citizens. U.S. Airmen and Soldiers have worked 36 hours to palletize more than 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston_ Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MK AIRFIELD ADMINISTRATION CENTER, Romania — Navy Chief Petty Officer David Edwards cases NMCB-74's colors during a change of mission ceremony here Aug. 12, 2008. NMCB-74 worked on several projects in Romania and Bulgaria identified by the Offices of Defense Cooperation in U.S. Embassies in Bucharest, Romania, and Sofia, Bulgaria during their six-month deployment in support of JTF-East. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Aimee Millham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — C-130 load master, Senior Amn. Christopher Weston (left), works with aerial transporters to push 10K pounds of cargo into the back of an E-model Hercules here, in preparation for a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. Weston is assigned to the 37 Air Lift Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR FORCE BASE, Germany — C-130 load master, Senior Amn. Christopher Weston (left), calculates the weight and balance of 10K pounds of cargo recently loaded into the back of an E-model Hercules here, prior to a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. Weston is assigned to the 37 Air Lift Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Forcen Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Pallets of medical supplies from the 435th Medical Group sit in preparation to be loaded into a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft here, Aug. 14, 2008. The supplies are part of a second wave of humanitarian assistance being delivered to the Republic of Georgia during a joint-service effort between Soldiers with U.S. Army Europe and Airmen with U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command. (Department of Defense phot by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Aerial Transporter, Senior Amn. John Meeker, waits for a load master to guide him and his 10K pounds of cargo into the back of a C-130 Hercules delivering humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. Meeker is assigned to the 723 Air Mobility Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — C-130 pilot, Air Force Capt. Chris Dorough, conducts a pre-flight brief with his six-man crew prior to a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. The Airmen, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein, delivered 50K pounds of cargo into the back of a C-130 Hercules. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Aerial transporter, Senior Amn. Alethia Graham assists in loading a C-130 with 60K pounds of cargo slated for humanitarian assistance delivery to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. The Airman is assigned to the 723 Air Mobility Squadron at Ramstein Air Base. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — C-130 load master, Senior Amn. Christopher Weston calculates the weight and balance of 10K pounds of cargo recently loaded into the back of an E-model Hercules here, prior to a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. Weston is assigned to the 37 Air Lift Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — C-130 load masters, (l-r) Staff Sgts. Sam Yearber and Drew Holsenback, calculate the weight and balance of 50K pounds of cargo recently loaded into the back of an E-model Hercules here, prior to a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. The Airman are assigned to the 37 Air Lift Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Prepping to load a C-130 Hercules, 60K loader operator, Airman 1st Class Robert Swigart, waits for fellow aerial transporter, Senior Amn. Kyle Campbell to secure straps holding 50K pounds of cargo slated for humanitarian assistance delivery to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. The Airman are assigned to the 723 Air Mobility Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Airmen load cargo onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft here, Aug. 14, 2008. The pallets are part of a wave of humanitarian supplies being delivered to Georgian citizens. U.S. Airmen and Soldiers have worked 36 hours to palletize more than 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Aerial Transporter, Airman 1st Class Robert Swigart, waits for a load master to guide him and his 50K pounds of cargo into the back of a C-130 Hercules delivering humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. Swigart is assigned to the 723 Air Mobility Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Aerial Transporter, Airman 1st Class Robert Swigart, waits for a load master to guide him and his 50K pounds of cargo into the back of a C-130 Hercules delivering humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. Swigart is assigned to the 723 Air Mobility Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — C-130 load master, Staff Sgt. Drew Holsenback, guides a 60K loader into the back of an E-model Hercules here, in preparation for a humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia, Aug. 17, 2008. Holsenback is assigned to the 37 Air Lift Squadron at Ramstein. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — A US Navy C-9 jet carrying humanitarian assistance arrived here Aug 18 marking the Navy's first humanitarian assistance mission to the region. (Stock DoD photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Soldiers assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion, assemble 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here, Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Soldiers assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion, assemble 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here, Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Army Specialist Alexandro Saldana gets a lift from Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Wolf before attaching netting to 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here, Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. The soldiers are assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion based at nearby Kleber Kasserne. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Army Specialist Alexandro Saldana prepares to attach netting to 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here, Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. Saldana is assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion based at nearby Kleber Kasserne. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Soldiers assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion, assemble 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here, Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. The soldiers are based at nearby Kleber Kasserne. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Army Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Wolf (right), and fellow soldiers assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion, assemble 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here, Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. The soldiers are based at nearby Kleber Kasserne. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Army Sgt. Bernard Mage (far left), and Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Wolf (center), and soldiers assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion, assemble 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. The soldiers are based at nearby Kleber Kasserne. (Deparment of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Army Private 1st Class John Merriman and a fellow soldier attach netting to 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here, Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. The soldiers are assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion based at nearby Kleber Kasserne. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Army Specialist Cammeron Widick and Private 1st Class Tanya Rients attach netting to 18 pallets of sleeping bags and cots here Aug. 15, 2008 in preparation for delivery to the Republic of Georgia. The soldiers are assigned to the 66th Transportation Co, 39th Transportation Battalion based at nearby Kleber Kasserne. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TLBISI, Georgia — A C-17 Globemaster from McGuire Air Force Base, NJ, delivers the second wave of humanitarian aid to a civilian airport here, August 14. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TLBISI, Georgia — C-17 Globemaster pilot, Air Force Maj. Ryan Vanderveen is interviewed by a Reuters News team shortly after arriving with the second delivery of U.S. donated humanitarian aid to a civilian airport here, August 14. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. Major Vanderveen is assigned to the 6th Air Lift Squadron, McGuire AFB, N.J. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Aerial Transporters, and C-17 loadmasters work together to deliver a pallet to a Georgian forklift driver during the second wave of U.S. donated humanitarian aid to the Republic of Georgia, August 14. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. The Airmen are assigned to the 86 Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany and the 6th Air Lift Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ., respectively. (Deparment of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Aerial Transporter, Staff Sgt. Chris Droegemueller and and C-17 loadmaster Staff Sgt. Donald Jones deliver the second wave of humanitarian aid to a Republic of Georgia forklift driver, August 14. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. The Airmen are assigned to the 86 Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany and the 6th Air Lift Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Aerial transporter, Staff Sgt. Chris Droegemueller, assists National Independent States Field Operations Director, Sergey Khomchenko in locating medical supplies in the second shipment of humanitarian aid, Aug 14, to an airport here. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. Sergeant Droegemueller is assigned to the 86 Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Khomchenko represented COUNTERPART, a community and humanitarian assistance program based in Tbilisi. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TLBISI, Georgia — Air Force Ravens, Staff Sgts. Amy McIntosh and Julian Taylor provide security for a C-17 Globemaster that delivered the second shipment of humanitarian aid to a civilian airport here, August 14. Both Airmen are deployed to the 723 Air Mobility Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany from MacDill AFB, FL. and Travis AFB, CA, respectively. The C-17 is assigned to McGuire AFB, NJ. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TLBISI, Georgia — A C-17 Globemaster from McGuire Air Force Base, NJ, delivers the second wave of humanitarian aid to a civilian airport here, August 14. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — A C-17 Globemaster from McGuire Air Force Base, NJ, delivers the second wave of humanitarian aid to a civilian airporthere, August 14. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Aerial Transporter, Staff Sgt. Chris Droegemueller searches a pallet containing medical supplies amongst the second shipment of U.S. donated humanitarian aid to the Republic of Georgia, August 14. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. Sergeant Droegemueller is assigned to the 86 Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Aerial Transporters, Staff Sgts.Chris Droegemueller (r-l) and Jason Tripler assists C-17 loadmasters Staff Sgts.Kevin Alexander and Donald Jones in delivering the second wave of humanitarian aid to the Republic of Georgia, August 14. The delivery was a joint-service effort between U.S Army Europe Soldiers, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Mobility Command Airmen. The Airmen are assigned to the 86 Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany and the 6th Air Lift Squadron, MsGuire AFB, NJ. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TLIBISI, Georgia — International press photograph U.S. State Department special envoy, Matthew Bryza, and a Georgian official who greeted the delivery of 16 pallets containing $1M in U.S. donated medical supplies, blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets for the people of the Republic of Georgia here, Aug. 13, 2008. The delivery was a joint service effort between Airmen representing both U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Mobility Command, as well as U.S. Army Europe Soldiers. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TLIBISI, Georgia — International press interview U.S. Army Col. Benjamin Eversen, Chief of International Operations Division for U.S. Army Europe, here Aug. 13, 2008 who accompanied the first delivery of 16 pallets containing $1M in U.S. donated medical supplies, blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets for the people of the Republic of Georgia. The delivery was a joint service effort between airmen representing both U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Mobility Command, as well as U.S. Army Europe soldiers. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — International press photograph the first of 16 pallets containing $1M in U.S. donated medical supplies, blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets for the people of the Republic of Georgia, here Aug. 13, 2008. The delivery was a joint service effort between Airmen representing both U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Mobility Command, as well as U.S. Army Europe Soldiers. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — Aerial Transporter Staff Sgt. Chris Broegemueller, assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing's Contingency Response Group at Sembach Air Base, Germany, helps push out the first of 16 pallets aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III here, Aug. 13, 2008. The humanitarian assistance delivery consisted of $1M in U.S.-donated medical supplies, blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets for the people of the Republic of Georgia. The delivery was a joint service effort between Airmen representing both U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Mobility Command, as well as U.S. Army Europe Soldiers. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • While en route to Tbilisi, Georgia, from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, a small group of U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force officers discuss details of the joint humanitarian assistance delivery, Aug. 13, 2008. The delivery consisted of $1M in U.S.-donated medical supplies, blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets for the people of the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Wagers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — Air Force 1st Lt. Adam Litman assigned to 3rd Airlift Squadron, pilots a C-17 Globemaster cargo airplane transporting almost 1 million dollars of humanitarian supplies here, Aug. 13, 2008, after a week of fighting. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Crewmembers of C-17 Globemaster aircraft unload a pallet of humanitarian supplies consisting of cots, blankets and medical supplies here Aug. 13, 2008. Sixteen pallets of humanitarian supplies were delivered in the wake of conflict over the past week. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Cmdr Corey Barker) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Master Sgt. Seksun Monroe (right) and Airman 1st Class Rogelio Munoz, both from the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares cargo departing the air base here, to provide humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 13, 2008. (Department of Defense photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN , Germany — United States Air Force Europe loads the aviation pallets here Aug. 12, 2008, to move the supplies to the country of Georgia due to the current events. Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — United States Air Force Europe airmen from the 793rd Air Mobility Squadron moves the humanitarian supplies into position for loading in support of the humanitarian mission to Georgia. Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Mr. Wayne Rondeau from the Deployment Processing Center, 39th Transportation Battalion loads an aviation pallet of humanitarian supplies onto the back of a trailer Aug. 12, 2008. Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Spc. Christina Sherman from 66th Transportation Company inspects the cargo straps on an aviation pallet of humanitarian supplies from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center - Europe's Humanitarian Assistance Program Warehouse, Aug. 12, 2008. Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — United States Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rogelio Parson and Airman 1st Class Rogelio Munoz, both from the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares cargo departing the air base here, to provide humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 13, 2008. (Department of Defense photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Master Sgt. Seksun Monroe and Airman 1st Class Rogelio Munoz, both from the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares cargo departing the air base here, to provide humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 13, 2008. (Department of Defense photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Members of the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare cargo departing the air base here, to provide humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 13, 2008. (Department of Defense photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Mr. Graf Dominic a forklift driver from the Supply Activity Europe, Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe came by to help unload supplies from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center - Europe's Humanitarian Assistance Program Warehouse. Twenty-eight other soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — A soldier from 66th Transportation Company inspects the cargo straps on an aviation pallet of humanitarian supplies from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center â EuropeeeâÂs Humanitarian Assistance Program Warehouse, here Aug. 12, 2008. Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Pvt. Brandon Ellis connects the cargo net to the pallet of humanitarian supplies in order to secure the cargo for transport to Georgia. Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — United States Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rogelio Parson (left), Master Sgt. Seksun Monroe, and Airman 1st Class Rogelio Munoz, all from the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares cargo departing from the air base here to provide humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 13, 2008. (Department of Defense photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Airman 1st Class Rogelio Munoz and Tech. Sgt. Rogelio Parson, both from the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares cargo departing the air base here, to provide humanitarian assistance to Georgia, Aug. 13, 2008. (Department of Defense photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Mr. Gus Olive, director of the Deployment Processing Center, inspects the inventory reports Aug. 12, 2008, for the supplies being prepared to send to Georgia as humanitarian assistance due to current activities. Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Soldiers from the 66th Transportation prepares a pallet of humanitarian assistance supplies from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center - Europe's Humanitarian Assistance Program Warehouse, here Aug. 12, 2008. These supplies are being sent to the country of Georgia. Twenty-eight soldiers from the 66th Transportation Company, and the 39th Transportation Battalion, and airmen from the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron worked 36 hours to palletize over 75,000 pounds of emergency shelter items and medical supplies which include tents, blankets, bedding, hygiene items, clothing, beds, cots, and medical supplies in order to support this mission to the Georgian people. (Department of Defense photo by Capt. Bryan Woods) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HANAU, Germany — Col. Ray Graham and Dr. Robert Schloesser case the U.S. Army Garrison Hessen, Germany, colors during a closure ceremony here, Aug. 7. (Department of Defense photo by Karl Weisel) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • DARMSTADT, Germany — Lt. Col. David Astin (left), commander of U.S. Army Garrison Darmstadt, Germany, and Command Sgt. Maj. Harold Littlejohn case the garrison's colors during inactivation ceremonies. (Department of Defense photo by Juan R. MellÃndez Jr.) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria — U.S. Representatives Madeleine Bordallo, Joe Wilson, and Loretta Sanchez visited the training area here and the nearby village of Mokren Aug. 6. They toured the temporary facility constructed at Novo Selo in anticipation of the upcoming training with nearly 1,000 members of the Bulgarian and U.S. militaries. In addition, they visited the recently-renovated kindergarten in the village of Mokren. While at the kindergarten, they met with Mokren Mayor Emil Enchev and members of the Bulgarian and U.S. Navy Seabees who participated in the extensive renovation of the kindergarten. Rep. Bordallo expressed hers and her colleaguessâ? great appreciation and satisfaction with the cooperation between the two countriessâ? armed forces, both in the area of military training and in humanitarian projects like the Mokren kindergarten, as well as the Mokren Community Center. (Department of State photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria — U.S. Representatives Madeleine Bordallo, Joe Wilson, and Loretta Sanchez visited the training area here, and the nearby village of Mokren Aug. 6. They toured the temporary facility constructed at Novo Selo in anticipation of the upcoming training with nearly 1,000 members of the Bulgarian and U.S. militaries. In addition, they visited the recently-renovated kindergarten in the village of Mokren. While at the kindergarten, they met with Mokren Mayor Emil Enchev and members of the Bulgarian and U.S. Navy Seabees who participated in the extensive renovation of the kindergarten. Rep. Bordallo expressed hers and her colleaguessâ? great appreciation and satisfaction with the cooperation between the two countriessâ? armed forces, both in the area of military training and in humanitarian projects like the Mokren kindergarten, as well as the Mokren Community Center. (Department of State photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MK AIRFIELD ADMINISTRATION CENTER, Romania — Lt. Col. Michael Borg, Task Force Vampire commander, presents Lt. Col. Florin Stan, commander of the Romanian Land Forces 21st Mountain Battalion, with a certificate of appreciation during the closing ceremony for the Romanian portion of Joint Task Forceeâ?East, July 30. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete — The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) arrives for a routine port visit here on July 30. (Department of Defense photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...