Info request on interesting pic

[vote for Pedro]

http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/8306/31455274l9hc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/8306/31455274l9hc.jpg
This pic was among a bunch of NASA photos so I am assuming he is with NASA security. Anyone got any other ideas?

[vote for Pedro]

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1373/233601544cyipufph0xi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
He's a NASA Special Agent, same badge as above. Does anyone have any more pics of these agents?

[xjym2002]

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Shuttle Discovery crew departs for launch pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center
The crew of space shuttle Discovery depart their quarters for launch pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida July 13, 2005. The crew hopes to depart for an 11-day mission to the International Space Station. From left are Andrew Thomas (behind left), who was born in Australia, Pilot James Kelly, Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi of Japan and Commander Eileen Collins (R). An armed Kennedy Space Center SWAT team member stands guard as the astronauts departed. Image: © GARY HERSHORN/*******/Corbis

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Space Shuttle Discovery astronauts take part in simulated launch exercise
Space shuttle Discovery crew members depart their quarters for the launch pad during a simulated launch exercise at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida May 4, 2005 as a SWAT team member stands guard. Clockwise from left are Pilot James Kelly, Wendy Lawrence (obscured), Charles Camarda, Andrew Thomas, who was born in Australia, Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi of Japan and Mission Commander Eileen Collins in lower right. Launch of Discovery is scheduled no earlier than July 13. Image: © CHARLES W LUZIER/*******/Corbis

[vote for Pedro]

Thank you xjym2002 for the pics.


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When you post Corbis or ***** images you have to type:
&lt;imgsrc=URL> instead of the usual image promt, (but put a space between img and src.)

[vote for Pedro]

Never mind, nice fix. :D

[xjym2002]

Thanks a lot VFP. I'm interested in these SWAT guys very much, and KSC SWAT seems to have developed a new style.

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ASTRONAUTS WALK TO A PRESS CONFERENCE
Original caption: Crewmembers of the space shuttle Discovery's mission STS-105 walk to a press conference at launch pad 39A under the watchful eye of a SWAT team security officer at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida July 19, 2001. At right is Expedition 3 Commander Frank Culbertson and in center is Expedition 3 crewmember, Russian Cosmonaut Mikhall Tyurin. Launch is scheduled for August 12. *******/Joe Skipper Image: © *******/CORBIS

Never known even back in July 2001 they have heavily armed officers protecting astronauts. I assumed that would only happen after 911.

[RFSU]

Anyone know why Andy Thomas wears the "Stars and Stripes" instead of our flag? Citizenship issue?

[Seraphim]

Yeah they've only been in recent limelight.

[xjym2002]

Even back in 1999

http://www.stanek.us/photo/space/photos/NasaGuard1.jpg


Nasa Security during the the "Walkout" of the crew of Shuttle Mission STS-93 (1999)

[Howie Kaluha]

Awesome stuff p-)

[sergey31]

:lol: Someone's after astronauts ?
It can't imagine it'd be those pesky terrorists.

[vote for Pedro]

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[xjym2002]

WOW, even back in 1979 ...

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/122153main_SWAT-Logo.jpg

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/images/content/122151main_SWAT-and-VAB.jpg

http://www.nasa.gov/returntoflight/main/swat_feature.html

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N417NA Flying aircover for the STS-114 "Return to Flight" mission about 30 minutes after the mission got scrubbed due to fuel sensor failure. The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in the background is one of the world's largest buildings. Besides the 2 guys riding shotgun,there is some heavy machinery in that cabin,too. Formerly 64-13628 of the US Army.

[Jack Mehoff]

****, those astronauts have more protection than the President himself.

[xjym2002]

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Members of the Kennedy Space Center SWAT team guard the Aerostream vehicle that transported the crew of STS-114 to the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, July 13, 2005. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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A NASA security helicopter flies past the patrols the road above the astrovan carrying the crew of STS-114 after officials scrubbed the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, July 13, 2005. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)


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**RESENDING TO CORRECT THE SPELLING OF CAMARDA*** STS-114 crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39B and a planned liftoff of the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, July 13, 2005. Crew Members shown front row from left: Pilot James Kelly, Commander Eileen Collins, second row from left: Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, and Japanese Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, third row from left: Mission Specialist Charles Camarda, and Stephen Robinson, back row: Australian born US astronaut Andy Thomas. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)


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Members of the Kennedy Space Center SWAT team stand guard as NASA employees wait for the crew of STS-114 to depart for Launch Pad 39B and Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Wednesday, July 13, 2005. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

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STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins, right, of Elmira, N.Y., walks with a Shuttle Training Aircraft technician and a NASA SWAT team member Tuesday morning, July 12, 2005, at the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Collins and six other crew members are making final preparations for Wednesday's planned liftoff of the Space Shuttle Discovery. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)


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Two NASA SWAT team members stand guard as a Shuttle Training Aircraft piloted by STS-114 Pilot James Kelly rolls out to the runway at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility Tuesday morning July 12, 2005 in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Seven astronauts are making final preparations for Wednesday afternoon's planned liftoff of the Space Shuttle Discovery and NASA's return to space. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)


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A NASA SWAT team member stands guard near the tail of a Shuttle Traning Aircraft before two crew astronauts were flying in a training mission early Tuesday morning July 12, 2005 at the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle landing Facility in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Seven astronauts are making final preparations for Wednesday's planned liftoff of the Space Shuttle Discovery and NASA's return to space. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

[xjym2002]

In International SWAT Round-Up 2004, final score shows NASA SWAT (KSC) was at 12th in some 67 teams.

http://www.swatroundup.net/History/2004.htm

http://www.swatroundup.net/History/SWAT%202004/Photos/Thursday/NASA%204-4.JPG

[xjym2002]

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Routine practice. The Kennedy Space Center SWAT Team participates in a training exercise at Launch Complex 39 this week, a regimen that was scheduled before the London explosions. Michael R. Brown, FLORIDA TODAY
http://www.flatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050708/NEWS02/507080340/1007/news02

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Pictures: AP Photo/Terry Renna | Guarding the Launch Pad
NASA SWAT Team member Roy Mooney III stands watch over the Shuttle Training Aircraft early on Monday, July 11, 2005 at the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Cape Canaveral, Fla.