Pararescuers go through 'drownproofing' exercises at Lackland AFB that include drills in the water with hands and feet bound. An important goal of the training is to teach subjects to have no fear in the water. Most don't make it through the rugged 50-week, tri-service training regimen.
David Roberts, 15, skis during the All Can Ski event at Sea World San Antonio on Thursday, August 16, 2001. Roberts lost his legs in a water skiing accident at the age of 4.
Pitchfork Ranch Manger Bob M. looks over the vast West Texas prairie while rounding up cattle for branding. Ranching in West Texas has changed little in the past century. It still demands the use of cowboy brawn and instincts.
Walls Unit Warden Jim W. is reflected in the glass of the state's death chamber in Huntsville. Willet---having overseen and written about---89 executions in three years, retired on March 30, 2001 after a career of nearly 30 years. "As a Christian, I wonder if we are doing the right thing." Willet reflected during a recent interview.
The hull of a small sailboat sits grounded Wednesday afternoon July 19, 2000 on a patch of land several hundred feet from the water at Medina Lake. Area residents said the spot where the boat sits would normally be under about 15 feet of water.
The Fort Sill Field Artillery Half Section Caisson carries the casket of Lt. Col. Karen Wagner. She was killed when a hijacked jet crashed into the Pentagon on September 11. 2001.
