Cleared Hot! - About This Project
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Cleared Hot! - About This Project |
| Home Cleared Hot! An exclusive and personal photographic journey into the United States Air Force Click on the following links to read more about this exciting project, exhibition and national tour which is concluding at the National Museum Of The US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio this October 2007. Over 650,000 visitor's are expected to see the exhibition during the six months it will be displayed in the Hall Of Honor Gallery: Cleared Hot! - About This Project Combat Warriors - Photographs From The Cleared Hot ! Project
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 Cleared Hot!An exclusive and personal photographic journey into the United States Air Force By Nicholas A. Price "Cleared Hot" is defined as authorization to engage a target, or permission to complete an action or mission." - United States Air Force Nicholas A. Price is an international and acclaimed artist and fine art photographer who has been granted exclusive and unique access in order to photograph the human story behind the men and women in our Air Force. The twelve month project such as Cleared Hot! has never been seen before. A civilian, an artist – a man who is not in the military, not a member of the press or someone involved with politics granted unprecedented "all access" and complete artistic license to every corner of one the largest military installations in the country. Price has deliberately embarked on this journey from the ground up, because without those men and women who secure the base, provide ground combat forces, embark on new technologies, take care of the military family and equipment, the wonders of flight and air supremacy would not be possible. The project also dispels the public's impression that the Air Force is all about reversing a plane out of the hanger and flying it across the world into enemy territory. This story is a tribute to these men and women and covers the entire family from cradle to grave displaying a symbolic and moving journey. It also demonstrates the too frequently overlooked co-operation between all US military branches and other nations in the international coalition. Over the course of the project, more than eight thousand images were captured and a personal investment of time, effort and money. Price shot this entire project using two 35mm professional film camera's, a range of traditional black and white film's – without any image manipulation, to produce artistic and professional quality work. Every image is developed and printed by hand. Cleared Hot! The Exhibition and National Tour is presented as a museum quality fine art photographic display and includes a foreword/statement by U.S. Joint chief Of staff, General John Jumper and written accounts by the author regarding military facts related to each of the images, as well as his personal thoughts, often poetically reflecting his very personal awakening.
This is a story about Airmen. In this photographic essay Nicholas Price has assembled in words and pictures a glimpse into the lives of men and women who serve in the greatest Air Force on the planet. It is the greatest because of the Airmen you will meet in this essay. You will see images of pride and commitment, courage and honor, integrity and valor. On the faces of every Airman you will see something else—the satisfaction that accompanies being devoted to something bigger than yourself. For many years the Airmen assigned to Nellis Air Force Base have been responsible for setting the highest standards of combat capability, both in the air and on the ground. You will enjoy a glimpse into the heart of our Nation's most demanding aerial combat exercise, Red Flag. For more than 30 years Red Flag has been the standard by which all other exercises are measured. I am proud to have flown in the very first Red Flag exercise when I was a young Captain in 1975, and in many Red Flags over the years including the 25th anniversary Red Flag in 2000 when I commanded Air Combat Command. More than 30 nations around the world have sent their air forces to Nellis to train with the best at Red Flag. You will get a special look into the world of Unmanned Air Vehicles as you see the men and women of the 11 Reconnaissance Squadron and the UAV Battle Lab train and perfect this new and rapidly emerging form of warfare in the modern age. You will learn that the Airman's work is not always in the air as you see the warriors of the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron training our security forces to meet the entire spectrum of threats from around the world. Finally, you meet many of the women who make up 20 per cent of our Air Force and see how the mission doesn't get done without them. The foundation of our superiority in the air, in space, on the ground, and in cyberspace has developed in the classrooms, in the skies, on the ranges and on the flight line at Nellis. You'll see them all through the talent of Nicholas Price. His own passion has captured the devotion and sincerity etched in the faces of Airmen at work as well as the pride of Airmen who know that their work has been done well. These are images that will be meaningful to every American who loves their country and are grateful for the remarkable men and women who serve. Look deep into the faces you see and you will understand how fortunate we are to have these Airmen serving our nation, giving so much and asking so little. Yes, this is a story about Airmen. Enjoy it. General John P. Jumper Retired Nov. 1, 2005 Gen. John P. Jumper is Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. as Chief, he serves as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipage of more than 700,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and the President. |
A Personal Message From Nicholas Price About The Cleared Hot! Project. "There has been much talk about access being the secret of success in this project and yet though important in terms of obtaining these photographs this was not the making of the project. I was not and I am not a deadbeat artist looking for the only opportunity out there; I never approached this subject lightly and over a weekend. I went into this with my eyes open to the military universe and had to close my ears to the outside world. It meant stepping off the world of push and shove, cat and mouse into a sanctuary of order, pride and courtesy. A place in which sacrifices were the norm and not so unique. I had to take a year out of my life to get this done, a year in which I found myself turning turn down my most lucrative business opportunities and a host of commissions to get the job done and still those apparently huge sacrifices paled into insignificance when I saw men and women putting themselves in harms way at a moments notice, whether they were taking advantage of billions of dollars of technology to protect themselves or using their feet and hands to get the job done. This moved from a fascinating project into a journey, one for both myself and those I was documenting. I was embraced as an outsider in their world, as my mission was soon clear, I was not a day tripper looking for jets, the so called shock and awe, I was not here to photograph the roar of high tech but the people that made that roar happen, those that made the cogs on this huge machine turn, use my artistic talent to capture theirs. To find out why pay was not the motivation and why a fellow human being was ready to put on the uniform and make a commitment to his or her country and fellow man without regard for their own safety. This was an awakening for me and I trust when you look at these faces and the associated scope of the missions it will be for you too." Nicholas A. Price
Nicholas Price, Nicholas Price Enterprises LLC (NPELLC) and its associated companies, agents and organizations are not endorsed or sponsored by the United States Air Force of the Department of Defense More Recognition For Nicholas Price and The Cleared Hot! Project, Exhibition & National Tour
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