An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • Lwanga was selected as ANG biomedical specialist officer of the year, and Bower-Jones was named ANG privileged advanced practice nurse of the year.
    Lwanga was selected as ANG biomedical specialist officer of the year, and Bower-Jones was named ANG privileged advanced practice nurse of the year.
  • Cyber Shield 2026 is the largest annual Department of War cyber training event, bringing together over 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories and 23 countries to collaborate and strengthen cyber capabilities on a global scale.
    Cyber Shield 2026 is the largest annual Department of War cyber training event, bringing together over 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories and 23 countries to collaborate and strengthen cyber capabilities on a global scale.
  • Ceremony of Headquarters Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Flight
    Ceremony of Headquarters Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Flight
  • Ceremony of Headquarters Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Flight
    Ceremony of Headquarters Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Flight
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Bishop, a 123rd Intelligence Squadron Signals Intelligence analyst serving in the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group, 188th Wing, Arkansas National Guard, graduated with a perfect score on the Apprentice Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst Course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas, on July 10, 2026.
    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Bishop, a 123rd Intelligence Squadron Signals Intelligence analyst serving in the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group, 188th Wing, Arkansas National Guard, graduated with a perfect score on the Apprentice Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst Course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas, on July 10, 2026.
  • More than 85 military and civilian defense partners took part in the Joint Program Office course, which provided attendees practical, hands-on training recovering a wide variety of airframes using advanced equipment and techniques designed to do so safely and efficiently.
    More than 85 military and civilian defense partners took part in the Joint Program Office course, which provided attendees practical, hands-on training recovering a wide variety of airframes using advanced equipment and techniques designed to do so safely and efficiently.

Sather AB Christmas Eve

SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Roy Smith, 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, deployed from the Arkansas Air National Guard, takes a quick break from working inspections in the base Scorpion Search Pit on Christmas Eve to share a holiday message with his wife and children. The Force Protection Flight shift supervisor supports the 447th Air Expeditionary Group mission of providing aerial port support, command and control of the military runway, aerial control, base operating support, combat Airmen and combat medical support. Sather AB is one of the busiest airfields in Iraq, averaging 329 transient aircraft activities each week. The base moves the most passengers in the country, averaging more than 6,200 passengers weekly, and it’s also the second largest mover of cargo in Iraq, averaging more than 1,700 tons weekly. (Staff Sgt. Jennifer Lindsey)

PHOTO BY:
VIRIN: 071224-F-0359L-014.JPG
FULL SIZE: 0.24 MB
Additional Details

No camera details available.

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dma.mil/Services/Visual-Information/References/Limitations/, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

Go to Gallery