Troops Returing From Desert Storm

In 1990–91, Biggs Army Airfield supported the large-scale airlift of forces and equipment deployed for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Biggs Airfield continues to host C-5A Galaxies and other Air Force airlift aircraft which transport personnel and equipment on rotation to Southwest Asia and other theaters of operation. Biggs Field is the site of the annual "Amigo Airshow", held in October. The airfield is usually packed with spectators, as the attractions and army equipment encourage people to attend. A popular performer is the United States Navy Blue Angels, who make special appearances to perform aerobatic maneuvers for the crowd. (source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biggs_Army_Airfield)

Area: Northeast / Biggs Field

Source: El Paso County Historical Society

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Homecoming For The Troops

Soldiers are greeted upon their return from Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf.

Area: Northeast / Biggs Field

Source: El Paso Historical Society

Reference ID: 069-1993-001C

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Celebrating Returning Soldiers

Troops returning home to Biggs Army Airfield in 1991, after Desert Storm.

Area: Northeast / Biggs Field

Source: El Paso County Historical Society

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Troops Coming Home

Troops coming home to Biggs Army Airfield in 1991, after Desert Storm

Area: Northeast / Biggs Field

Source: El Paso County HIstorical Society

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Desert Storm

The Air Defense Artillery Association welcoming Desert Storm troops

Area: Northeast / Biggs Field

Source: El Paso County Historical Society

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Earl A. Buckhart on troop horse.

The story of this photo was written on the back. "This picture taken June 1920 at Ft. Bliss, Texas, at the machine gun troop barracks (Barbershop). Horse shows barb wire scars and has mean temper (sic) using a Spanish curb bit to keep him in line notice his ears. We had just completed a 200 mile mounted hike 21 days to complete Elephant Butte dam N.M. and return. Lost 10lb on that hike all hard work, even mounted. Earl A. Buckhart"

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1999-009-001

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Jay M. Garner -A Past Commanding General at Fort Bliss, Texas

Born in Arcadia, Florida, Garner served an enlistment in the United States Marine Corps before attending the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a B.A. degree in political science in 1962. He also holds a Master's in public administration from Harvard University. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1962, Garner served two tours in Vietnam, and later led two air defense units in Germany. He also served as deputy commanding general at Fort Bliss, Texas. Garner helped to develop the Patriot missile system and commanded missile batteries during the Gulf War. After the war he was put in charge of securing Kurdish areas in Iraq. He was later named commander of the U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command (working primarily on President Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative missile shield program), and concluded his Army career as Assistant Vice Chief of Staff, retiring in 1997 at the rank of lieutenant general. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Garner

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: El Paso County Historical Society

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Military Personnel on Fort Bliss

The image shows military personnel on Fort Bliss in 1910. The young boy with white clothes holds a trumpet. Gertrude Fitzgerald, who took this image, was interested in capturing the military life.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Gertrude Fitzgerald Photographs

Source: University of Texas at El Paso Library - Special Collections Department

Reference ID: PH025-1-1-135

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Family on Fort Bliss

The image shows a group of people, probably a family, on Fort Bliss, ca. 1910. Gertrude Fitzgerald, who took this image, was interested in capturing the military life.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Gertrude Fitzgerald Photographs

Source: University of Texas at El Paso Library - Special Collections Department

Reference ID: PH025-1-1-125

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Military Personnel with Horses

The image shows military personnel with their horses in front of a barn on Fort Bliss. Gertrude Fitzgerald, who took this image, was interested in capturing the military life.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Gertrude Fitzgerald Photographs

Source: University of Texas at El Paso Library - Special Collections Department

Reference ID: PH025-1-1-133

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Ft, Bliss Waterworks

Because of the enlisted men and officers in the background, it is thought that this might be the waterworks at Ft. Bliss.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: V530

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Ft. Bliss at Hart's Mill

Ft. Bliss was located at Hart's Mill along the Rio Grande from roughly 1880 - 1894. These buildings were officers quarters.

Area: Central / Old Ft. Bliss

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: 409-20

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Aviation

Photograph of a plane and two automobiles on Biggs Field.

Area: Northeast / Biggs Field

Collection: Aultman Collection

Source: El Paso Public Library

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Camp of U.S. Army

Between 1910 and 1920 the 13th Cavalry of the U. S. Army camped close to El Paso.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Aultman Collection

Source: El Paso Public Library

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Drill Sergeants School, 1966

This picture captures the soldiers of Drill Sergeants School exercising in 1966. It is located at Biggs Field.

Area: Northeast / Biggs Field

Source: Leo Miletich

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Air Defenders Statue

This statue, Air Defenders, is by Steve Streadbeck and is located on Main Post just inside the Pershing Gate. the 'First to Fire' statue was erected in 1989 to honor all air defenders. The faces of the brave soldiers reflect the intensity of combat and courage, competence and dedication typical of the young men and women who serve the Air Defense Artillery to this day. In 2010 it was relocated to Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: Leo Miletich

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Nike Ajax, Fort Bliss Museum

The picture shows the Nike Ajax, one of the missiles which are displayed in front of the Bliss Museum.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: Leo Miletich

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Fort Bliss Fitness Center Stout

The picture shows the Stout, one of the fitness centers on Fort Bliss.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: Leo Miletich

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Nike Hercules, Fort Bliss Museum

This missile, Nike Hercules, is displayed in front of the Bliss Museum.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Source: Leo Miletich

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Bliss Museum Nike Hercules

Bliss Museum 7-1-09 a-i The Fort Bliss Museum is located on Main Post near the Marshall Gate off Fred Wilson Road. When I was stationed at Bliss in the late 1960s, the missiles on display were scattered around the Reception Area on Main Post. Since these pictures were taken, some have been moved to another post altogether. Bliss Museum Nike Hercules 7-1-09

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Snapshots of El Paso (1966-2012)

Source: Leo Miletich

Reference ID: Disc 3: Fort Bliss

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