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Kelly Field, Texas. "Julius Caesar," mascot of the Military Police. He boasts three ribbons and a pedigree.

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Mascot of U.S. soldiers during the first Anglo-American church services to be held for uniformed forces in England

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

American "steam chickens" arrive in Africa. With "Josephine," squadron pet, as his mascot, Lieutenant M.W. Carney of Churchlands, Virginia, prepares to give a new fighter plane just arrived in Africa its test flight. "Josephine" likes to lounge around the cockpits of the fighting pursuit ships

Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The mascot pup after a bath 1943

ID Number: 053601 .Maker: Ronald Keith Monro.Atherton, Qld. ..The mascot of a cookhouse at the 9th Australian division, a puppy dog, being dried after his bath, in preparation for the visit of general Douglas M More

Frederick, Maryland. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson High School, and "Greaseball," a mascot at the Stevens Airfield

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Frederick, Maryland. Greaseball, a mascot at the Stevens Airport

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Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The camp mascot

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Squadron mascots, 1943 - Australia in World War Two

ID Number: NWA0031 . .Coomalie Creek, Northern Territory...Two members of No. 31 (Beaufighter) Squadron RAAF, holding the squadron mascots, a joey (young kangaroo) and a dog. Left to right: Flight Lieutenant More

Frederick, Maryland. A student pilot removing burrs from Greaseball, a mascot at the Stevens Airport

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Captain Michelson and “Tim” the turtle

ID Number: 001117 .Maker: Damien Peter Parer .Place made: Palestine, Julis . .Captain D Michelson with a turtle named “Tim”, the mascot of the 2/2nd Battalion. ..Rights Info: No known copyright restrictions More

'Ferdie', the Pygmy Flying Phalanger, 1945

ID Number: OG2824 .Maker: John Thomas Harrison.Place made: Halmahera Islands, Morotai..'Ferdie', the Pygmy Flying Phalanger, is on active service with a famous RAAF Spitfire squadron. He belongs to O35898 Flyin More

Fo157232 - Public domain portrait photograph

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The 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, "Panther Pack," was deactivated on June 30, 1975. Eldridge, a black Asian panther, was the squadron's mascot from August 1971 to December 1973 when he joined the Phoenix, Arizona zoo

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ronald G. Gimbert Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Menacing representation of the Carolina Panthers' mascot, Charlotte, North Carolina

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. The NFL team gained an expansion franchise in 1993. Tit More

Air Force COL. John R. Layman, commanding officer, 131st Tactical Fighter Wing, swears in Banjo A. Burro II. Banjo is the new mascot for the 110th Tactical Fighter Squadron. LT. COL. Fred Moore (holding rope), is the commanding officer of the squadron

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

The combat store ship USS San Diego (AFS-6) "mascot" the San Diego Chicken flashes signals aboard the ship

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Paul V. Froehlich Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The station mascot, an Alaskan Malamute named Pup-Dog, lays in the snow

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kotzebue Air Force Station State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: More

A cadet holds the falcon mascot during a parade at the U.S. Air Force Academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public More

U.S. Air Force Academy. A prairie falcon, the official mascot of the U.S. Air Force Academy, perches on a trainer's glove. Each year 12 cadets raise and train four falcons for demonstrations at Academy football games

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Michael Haggerty Release Status: More

U.S. Marine Corps mascot Sergeant "Chesty" VII

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

Sergeant (SGT) Susie L. Hayes receives a flight pin from Kim S. Thomas, pilot and co-owner of Soukup-Thomas Balloon Fleet, during the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference, sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America at the University of Washington. The conference mascot was a balloon character that was part of the Soukup-Thomas Balloon Fleet

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Jr. Release Status: Released to Pu More

Fire Control Technician 1ST Class David Butler, a gold medalist in his weight class in the Greco-Roman wrestling event at the 10th Annual Pan American Games, stands with a cardboard cutout of the games' mascot. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Indianapolis State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public C More

Marine SGT Eric Wetzel, left, and SPEC. 4 Derrick Waldroup stand with a cardboard cutout of the 10th Pan American Games' mascot in the front of an information tent. The wrestlers won bronze and silver medals, respectively, for their performances in the Gr

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Indianapolis State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public C More

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Rodelio Arrondondo, US Army (USA), stands before a poster of the mascot of the Summer Games of the 24th Olympiad. Arrondondo is a member of the men's rapid fire pistol team

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seoul Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

Captain (CPT) John McNally, US Army, stands before a poster of the mascot of the Summer Games of the 24th Olympiad. McNally is a member of the US men's rapid fire pistol team

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seoul Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

Members of the U.S. Naval Academy's glee club, including one dressed as the mascot, put on a half-time performance at the Army/Navy football game

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jill Ponto Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

Handlers hold the reins of the U.S. Naval Academy football team 's mascot during the Army/Navy game

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jill Ponto Release Status: Released to Publ More

The Lone Ranger, mascot of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), rides along the pier following the vessel's arrival in port. The RANGER has returned to Naval Station, North Island following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Paul S More

A bald eagle, symbol of American independence, sits on a perch as it functions as mascot for the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia(DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

Naval Academy's mascot greets fans in the stadium during the Army-Navy football game

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania(PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jill Ponto Release Status: Released to Publi More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Amado Palermo, wearing the Navy Recycling Center's "Pelican Pete" mascot suit, hands out bumper stickers to children during Earth Day activities at Balboa Park. Palermo is from Naval Air Station, Key West

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Douglas F. Mooney Release Status: Released to Pu More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Amado Palermo, wearing the Navy Recycling Center's "Pelican Pete" mascot suit, hands out bumper stickers to children during Earth Day activities at Balboa Park. Palermo is from Naval Air Station, Key West

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Douglas F. Mooney Release Status: Released to Pu More

CHIEF Mess Management SPECIALIST H. Williams and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Amado Palermo, wearing the Navy Recycling Center's "Pelican Pete" mascot suit, man a booth during Earth Day activities at Balboa Park. The men are from Naval Air Station, Key West

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Douglas F. Mooney Release Status: Released to Pu More

The Navy's mascot Ram is shown at the annual Army-Navy football game at Veteran's Stadium helping to lead the U.S. Navy Academy midshipmen in cheers to encourage Navy to win

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Sokolowski Release Status: Release More

A costumed mascot leads cheering midshipmen at the annual Army/Navy football game held at Veteran's Stadium

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: K.J. Mierzejewski Release Status: Released More

The Air Force Academy mascot, a falcon, is seen perched on a log. The campus can be seen in the distance

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USAF Academy, Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unkown Release Status: Releas More

Artwork: "Mascot". Artist: Vernon Baim

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

A member of the US Naval Academy cheerleading squad and a costumed mascot perform at a basketball game

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: W.R. Mccrea Release Status: Released to Public Com More

An underside view of an F-16D Falcon. The tail flash shows a "WEREWOLVE" , the mascot for the 69th Fighter Squadron. Visible on the underside is an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile, fuel tanks and a LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation Targeting Infrared, Night) system

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE 95-3 Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

Front and center!!! General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps, promotes Chopper, the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Band mascot, to the rank of STAFF Sergeant during his annual visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Awase Meadows State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Sean T. Hays Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

Participants in the 1ST Annual Battle of the Badges fire competition pause for a group photo on a self-propelled passenger stairway. In descending order is SMSGT Darryl Lopes, SMSGT Steven Summer, MAJ Carlon, LT James Bondine, LTC K.C. McClain, unknown, A1C James Johnson, unknown, SRA David Olson, SRA Michelle Graves, unknown, AMN Daniel Bedregal, A1C Brad Hummel, A1C Zaldy Dispo, SRA Robert McKinnly, A1C Scott Tarwater, A1C Summer Barber, A1C Spot (firehouse mascot), McGruff the Crime Fighter Dog (A1C Juan Perez)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Elaine Vincent Release Status More

Mascot at Coast Guard Station Elizabeth City,

ELIZABETH CITY, N. C., (Feb.)--Turk Spar Cummins, a Coast Guard mascot at Coast Guard Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, sits awaiting a turn to ride in the stations boat. The crew had his life vest speci More

Mascot of Coast Guard Station Elizabeth City

ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. (Feb. 18)--A Coast Guardsman sits with Turk Spar Cummins, the mascot of Coast Guard Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The mascots of the Coast Guard help improve the morale of peopl More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Marty Weatherford, 19th Air Refueling Group (ARG), the Black Knights, Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), stands to right of his units mascot Rodney during the ground refueling competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Patty Zimmerman, USAF Release S More

The mascot of East Coast Hocky League's Augusta Lynx, poses for a photograph during Freedom Fest 99 at Fort Gordon, Georgia's Freedom Park. The event included a B1 and F16 aircraft fly over, drill team performances, Signal Corp Band performances, a Green Beret Sport Parachute Team demonstration, and K-9 demonstrations, among others

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Gillem State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Claude Stallings, USA CIV. Release Status: Releas More

Always guarding Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, and its warrior image is a ground squirrel in Warrior of the North garb, a popular mascot. Flickertails, as they're known, are abundant in North Dakota. This image was used in the December 1999 AIRMAN Magazine article "Paradise on the Plains". The story lists major reasons for accepting an assignment to the frequently misrepresented Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lono Kollars, USAF Relea More

Since the 1930s, Big Al, the Alabama Crimson Tide football team mascot has cheered the team to victory at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Paola Mascot (left), Special Olympics Athlete and US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Diana Contreras, Computer Systems Apprentice, 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, share a tender moment after completion of a track/field event. Aviano's Community Special Games is an annual amateur sports competition organized in the spirit of the Special Olympics

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Castillo, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A Marine is slowly pouring water into the mouth of mascot "Rockey" after he had a long day out in the sun at the 1ST Marine Air Wing (MAW) Truck Rodeo. The purpose of the Truck Rodeo is to find out which 1ST MAW Marines are the quickest and most efficient at their respective jobs so they may represent the 1ST MAW at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Truck Rodeo

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Eugene E. Clarke Release Status: Released to Publ More

During the Cleveland Indians vs. Texas Rangers baseball game, the "Dixie Express" ensemble of the Air Force Reserve Band and the Indians Mascot Slider, entertain fans during the seventh inning stretch at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Comprised of active-duty musicians, the Air Force Reserve Band utilizing their "Strike Package" is targeting the Youngstown, Warren, Akron, Canton and Cleveland, Ohio, areas with an all-out blitz of jazz, brass, Dixie, woodwind, and anti-drug ensembles. The "Strike Package" initiative, created to more effectively use the band for recruiting, retention and community relations, allows the band to target a community or region, maximizing the number of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During the Cleveland Indians vs. Texas Rangers baseball game, the "Dixie Express" ensemble of the Air Force Reserve Band and the More

Major General Judd Blaisdell, USAF, competition judge for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, greets STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wg) from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, on his arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Major General Judd Blaisdell, USAF, competition judge for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, greets STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mas More

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wing) from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, leads the way for the team at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, as he and his unit arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) AJ Miller, USAF, the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE "Bombardier" mascot representing the 310th Space Group arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base greeted by his own commander, Colonel Frank Casserino, the 310th Space Group (SG/CC). SSGT Miller is a reservist who teaches the Top Off Intelligence Course at Peterson Air Force Base. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, the world's premier space and missile on hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile on, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) AJ Miller, USAF, the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE "Bombardier" mascot representing the 310th Space Group arriving at More

STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, amidst a cordon of honor guard, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardi, USAF, (right), mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wing) from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, gives a high five to his arriving teammates as they arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the nds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardi, USAF, (right), mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wing) from Malmstrom Air Force Bas More

STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as mascot Iron Mike, leads the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in a rally cheer as the Knights arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Major General William Looney, 14th Air Force commander, and Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, Air Force Space Command Director of Operations, greet STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Brigadier General Robert Kehler, 21st Space Wing commander, of the Knights follows his mascot as they arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile n, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Major General William Looney, 14th Air Force commander, and Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, Air Force Space Command Direct More

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Frontiersmen, is greeted by Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC/DO, Director of Operations, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, as the Frontiersmen arrive for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Frontiersmen, is gree More

Californias Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing's mascot, "Hawkman," stares-down "Snark" the Shark, mascot from Floridas Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing, during the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Hogler, USAF, 30th Range Squadron, and 30th Space Wing mascot, "Hawkman" greet the competitors from the 30th Security Forces Squadron during the security force tactics competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

First Lieutenant Ryan Collins, USAF, (left), as mascot "The General" for the "Fighting 50th," Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, and STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as mascot "Iron Mike" for the "Knights," 21st Space Wing of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, engage in a spot of friendly swordplay. The impromptu battle took place during a break in the chef safety competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: First Lieutenant Ryan Collins, USAF, (left), as mascot "The General" for the "Fighting 50th," Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado More

Californias Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing's mascot, "Hawkman," watches as a rival teams entrance to the hangar during the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, space and missile competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. "Snark" is nicknamed after the SNARK missiles launched from Cape Canaveral. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air More

Patrick Air Force Base, Floridas 45th Space Wing's mascot "Sharky," cheers on his team members during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 opening ceremonies at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Mascot, "Snark the Shark" from the 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base Florida, takes over for conductor, Rudolfo Fernandezs Lompoc POP's Orchestra, during opening ceremonies for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

A member from the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, greets returning 493rd FS F-15C pilots dressed as their mascot the "Grim Reapers". The 493rd FS members were deployed in support of the Air Expeditionary 4-lead wing, which completed a historic first-ever deployment to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this week. RAF Lakenheath's 48th Fighter Wing served as the AEF4-lead wing contributing leadership and the bulk of all deployed forces over the past 90 days. The AEF enforced the United Nations No-Fly/No-Drive Zone over southern Iraq, an air occupation that has continued since the end of Operation DESERT STORM. Remaining AEF 4 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member from the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, greets returning 493rd FS F-1 More

Atop the vertical stabilizer of a 151st Air Refueling Wing, KC-135E Stratotanker, a Falcon, the Air Force mascot, watches over the Utah Air National Guard Base flightline

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Salt Lake City Iap State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG More

Members from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, along with their mascot the "Grim Reaper" come out and show their support as their crews prepare to take off in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: U More

Members from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, along with their mascot the "Grim Reaper" come out and show their support as their crews prepare to take off in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: U More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 317th Recruiting Squadron let children play with "Ricky the Recruiter" Mascot at the entrance to FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland (MD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Landover State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Released to More

Poster showing the mascot for the US Army (USA) 410th Military Police Company of the 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. This mascot was used as part of a large display at the 89th Military Police Brigade Reunion held in January 2002 at Fort Hood

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Southwest Scene Camera Operator: Rex Murrah, CIV More

Poster showing the mascot for the US Army (USA) 814th Military Police Company of the 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. This mascot was used as part of a large display at the 89th Military Police Brigade Reunion held in January 2002 at Fort Hood

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Southwest Scene Camera Operator: Rex Murrah, CIV More

The 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) team mascot Buck Lee, from Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), enthusiastically motivates his team members as they arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

The 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) team mascot Buck Lee, from Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), enthusiastically leaps from the aircraft steps, after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More