Photos from January, 2009

  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert A. Martin, 52nd Operations Support Squadron, uses a survival radio while trying to conceal himself from opposing forces during a Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape training exercise here, Jan 27. The purpose of the course was to offer training to evade and escape enemy forces. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Wilson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Martin, 52nd Operations Support Squadron, demonstrates proper evading procedures during Combat Survival Training, Jan. 26. The CST program is a fast paced two-day refresher course that provides pilots with the skills to return home. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman Staci Miller) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Majs. Scott Hurrelbrink, 81st Fighter Squadron, an Wilford Kauffman, 23rd Fighter Squadron, and Col. Patrick McCrea, 52nd Operations Group Commander (left to right), listen to instructions given during Combat Survival Training, Jan. 26. The CST program is a fast paced two-day refresher course that provides pilots with the skills to return home. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman Staci Miller) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Army Lt. Col. Craig Schwartz, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Course Instructor, leads a lecture during the 2-day NATO Logistics courses here, Jan. 14. The training courses are normally held in Oberammergau, Germany, but were brought to the U.S. European Command's staff to provide a rare training opportunity. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SCHWEINFURT, Germany — A flag detail of soldiers from the 15th Engineer Battalion, stationed here, lower the flag over Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg for the final time, Jan. 14, 2009. The U.S. Army returned the installation to the host nation following the ceremony. (Department of Defense photo by Mark Heeter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALETTA, Malta — USS Barry (DDG 52) in port here Jan. 9, 2009 during its visit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the "Great White Fleet," an historic U.S. Navy goodwill voyage around the world that included a stop in Malta in 1909. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rosa Larson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium — Army Sgt. Ryan Davis, supply sergeant for U.S. Army NATO SHAPE Battalion, shoots a digital M-16 while engaging enemies in one of hundreds of scenarios the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000, here Jan. 8, 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete, Greece — The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) arrives here for a routine port visit Jan. 8, 2009. Laramie is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting Persian Gulf and anti-piracy operations. (Department of Defense photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIAULIAI, Lithuania — Children from local schools ask questions about the F-15 Eagle during a base visit here. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed from October to January in support of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission, offered tours and visits to the local community to help foster positive community relations. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALETTA, Malta — USS Barry (DDG 52) in port here Jan. 9, 2009 during its visit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the "Great White Fleet," an historic U.S. Navy goodwill voyage around the world that included a stop in Malta in 1909. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rosa Larson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...