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DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

DISTRESS AREA ON GEAR TEETH IN GEAR BOX PN76702

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/14/1980 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

A participate spreads distress flags on the ground during the annual Tactical Air Command Control SPECIALIST competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Charles Taylor Release Status: Released t More

A port side view of the burning Egyptian ferry boat AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI in the early morning hours before dawn as seen from the destroyer USS BRISCOE (DD-977). The ferry boat sent out a distress call after the ship's boiler had blown up and set the ship hopelessly on fire. The call to abandon ship was also given. The USS BRISCOE was first on the scene and moved in quickly to rescue survivors from the ship. Several survivors can be seen climbing down jacobs ladders at the ferry's fantail

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Northern Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise, amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) piloted by Marines of the 3rd USMC Division enter the water near Vladivostok, from the USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) (not shown) in response to a mock earthquake distress call

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION FROM THE SEA Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Charles W. Alley More

During the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise, a Russian BTR-70 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) makes its way to shore from the Russian Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 (not shown) in response to a mock earthquake distress call

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION FROM THE SEA Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Charles W. Alley More

During the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise, a Russian BTR-70 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) makes its way to shore from the Russian Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 in response to a mock earthquake distress call

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION FROM THE SEA Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Charles W. Alley More

A static view of submarine rescue chamber SRC19 stored dockside. In an emergency, the chamber would be placed on board a submarine rescue vessel. (ASR) and taken to the scene of the submarine in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rick Gilmore Release S More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SCIENCE EXPEDITION'96 Country: Arctic Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven Vanderwerff Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (r) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS(FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SCIENCE EXPEDITION '96 Country: Arctic Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven Vanderwerff Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Rescue and Assistance team quickly loads into the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to respond to a fishing boat in distress. The AEGIS destroyer is deployed in the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build up

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gloria J. Barry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use the ship's Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to pull a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith (L) and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (R) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates prepare to pull a towing line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat keep a close eye on the towing rig used to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor awaiting assistance from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) (not shown) . The ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Matt Oravets, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Bill Wendsel, and Engineman 3rd Class Jared Clarkson from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to help rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (r) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS(FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (l) and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). The ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat prepare to set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat prepare to set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith watches from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as his shipmates prepare to pull a towing line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress. 980304-N-2568S-018

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat keep a close eye on the towing rig used to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CMDR Chris Wode, Commanding Officer of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) watches closely as sailors from his crew prepare to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to help rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Silhouetted against the sun reflecting water of the Arabian Sea, a disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor while sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) (not shown) examine her for damage prior to rigging up a towing line to the boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLORIDA, ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

St. Petersburg, FL (Sept. 19)--Coast Guard Auxiliarist conduct vessel in distress drills while attending operation school in St. Petersburg. U.S COAST GUARD PHOTO

FISHING VESSEL MEDITERRANEAN II

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Jan. 6)--A Coast Guard HH-65A helicopter, based out of Coast Guard Air Facility Charleston, spots the 53-foot fishing vessel Mediterranean II disabled and anchored approximately 60 m More

FISHING VESSEL MEDITERRANEAN II

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Jan. 6)--A Coast Guard HH-65A helicopter, based out of Coast Guard Air Facility Charleston, spots the 53-foot fishing vessel Mediterranean II disabled and anchored approximately 60 m More

FISHING VESSEL MEDITERRANEAN II

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Jan. 6)--A Coast Guard HH-65A helicopter, based out of Coast Guard Air Facility Charleston, spots the 53-foot fishing vessel Mediterranean II disabled and anchored approximately 60 m More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Denise Tucker (foreground), assigned to the 127th Wing, Michigan (MI) Air National Guard (ANG), documents an incoming distress call inside the emergency response center, during a simulated Military Accident Response Exercise at Selfridge, Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Michigan (MI). USAF Major (MAJ) Henderson, an Exercise Evaluation Team (EET) member looks on

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Diane Colvin, USAF Releas More

The mission of the US Coast Guard Station (USCGS) at Charleston, South Carolina (SC), is to protect commercial and private boat sources from potential loss of life, property, and or any matter involving danger or distress on the water areas of this jurisdiction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Coast Guard Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

Massachusetts Air National Guard (MAANG) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Stone (left, wearing an orange vest), 102nd Fighter Wing (FW), takes notes about the physical condition of MAANG MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Scurio (center), 102nd FW, who is simulating emotional distress and suffering caused by a simulated war, prior to releasing him from the Triage Area in Building (BLDG) 155 to a Chaplain during a 102nd FW Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) at Otis Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Massachusetts (MA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Otis Angb State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT R Hernandez-Gandia, USAF Release Status: More

US Navy (USN) Sailors use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the USN ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VICKSBURG (CG 69) (not shown), to return six Iranian mariners to the deck of a Iranian civil authorities patrol craft, in the Persian Gulf. The mariners were rescued the previous day when their Iranian-flagged dhow sent a distress call, stating it was disabled and taking on water

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

Indonesian citizens gather outside a mosque flying the red and white distress flag as they await food and medical attention to arrive

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Aw) Gabriel Piper, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

A US Navy (USN) aircrew member, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2), Golden Falcons, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), stands among a crowd of Indonesian citizens as an interpreter tries to find out if anyone in the area is in need of medical attention. In the background their USN SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2), waits for a pick up or to move on to the next group. The red and white flag, lower right, is a distress signal for any helicopter crews flying overhead

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Aw) Gabriel Piper, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

US Navy (USN) Engineman Second Class (EN2) Darrell Dow, stationed aboard the USN Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship, USS OAK HILL (LSD 51), sounds a fuel tank aboard the Indian Flagged motor vessel (MV) BHAKTI SAGAR. OAK HILL moored with MV BHAKTI SAGAR after receiving a distress call. While alongside, OAK HILL provided the motor vessel with provisions, hot meals from the galley, and 3,900 gallons of JP5 fuel. The OAK HILL is currently deployed in the Indian Ocean conducting Maritime Security Operations (MOS) as part of the Dutch-led Coalition Task Force (CTF-150)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mv Bhakti Sagar Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: FC2 Nicholas Jordan, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

Doctor Dana Braner (center), Project HOPE (a civilian organization of medical volunteers), gives instructions to Michele Okamoto (left), on a course of action for treating their patient, an Indonesian child suffering from respiratory distress. Dr. John Neale insures the child's oxygen supply is flowing steadily. The child was medically evacuated to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) from the island of Nias, Indonesia. At the request of the government of Indonesia, the MERCY and the MSC Combat Stores Ship USNS NIAGARA FALLS (T-AFS 3) [not shown] are on station off the coast of Nias, providing assistance in the wake of the devastating earthquake that...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Doctor Dana Braner (center), Project HOPE (a civilian organization of medical volunteers), gives instructions to Michele Okamoto More

US Navy (USN) Infrmatin Systems Technician Secnd Class (IT2) Shernda Allen (right), carries an IV (intravenus) bag while Dr. Dana Braner, Prject HOPE (a civilian rganizatin f medical vlunteers), carries an Indnesian child in respiratry distress acrss the flight deck f the Military Sealift Cmmand (MSC) hspital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19). The child was medically evacuated t the Military Sealift Cmmand (MSC) hspital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) frm the island f Nias, Indnesia. At the request f the gvernment f Indnesia, the MERCY and the MSC Cmbat Stres Ship USNS NIAGARA FALLS (T-AFS 3) [nt shwn] are n statin ff the cast f Nias, prviding assistance in the wake...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Information Systems Technician Second Class (IT2) Sheronda Allen (right), carries an IV (intravenous) bag while Dr More

Dr. Dana Braner (left), Project HOPE (a civilian organization of medical volunteers), assisted by US Navy (USN) Information Systems Technician Second Class (IT2) Sheronda Allen, carry an Indonesian child in respiratory distress from a USN MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 5 (HC-5), Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam, onboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19). The child was medically evacuated from the island of Nias, Indonesia to the ship, where MERCY's medical personnel are conducting humanitarian assistance operations in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the island on March 28, 2005

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joshua Smith, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

US COAST GUARD LOBSTER CATCH, Boston, Massachusetts

BOSTON, MASS. (Mar. 28, 2006)--Guardian, a 71-foot trawler homeported in Boston, ran aground in the vicinity of Graves Light and began taking on water. Coast Guard Station Point Allerton responded to the distr More

US COAST GUARD LOBSTER CATCH, Boston, Massachusetts

BOSTON, MASS. (Mar. 28, 2006)--Petty Officer 1st Class Luis E. Catala (Boatswains Mate) takes measurements of the lobster catch off-loaded from the fishing vessel Guardian at Boston Fish Pier today. Guardian, More

US COAST GUARD LOBSTER CATCH, Boston, Massachusetts

BOSTON, MASS. (Mar. 28, 2006)--Petty Officer 1st Class Luis E. Catala (Boatswains Mate) takes measurements of the lobster catch off-loaded from the fishing vessel Guardian at Boston Fish Pier today. Guardian, More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship, USS OAK HILL (LSD 51), USN Sailors observe as the ship secures alongside the Indian Flagged motor vessel (MV) BHAKTI SAGAR. The OAK HILL moored with MV BHAKTI SAGAR after receiving a distress call. While alongside, OAK HILL provided the motor vessel with provisions, hot meals from the galley, and 3,900 gallons of JP5 fuel. The OAK HILL is currently deployed in the Indian Ocean conducting Maritime Security Operations (MOS) as part of the Dutch-led Coalition Task Force (CTF-150)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Scene Camera Operator: SN Chris Fajkus, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During routine flight operations in the South China Sea, a US Navy (USN) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter (not shown), assigned to Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Light 47 (HSL 47) "Saberhawks" from the USN USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), spots a ocean vessel signaling in apparent distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: IS1 John Torres, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During routine flight operations in the South China Sea, a US Navy (USN) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter (not shown), assigned to Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Light 47 (HSL 47) "Saberhawks" from the USN USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), spots a ocean vessel signaling in apparent distress. 72

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: IS1 John Torres, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During routine flight operations in the South China Sea, a US Navy (USN) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter (not shown), assigned to Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Light 47 (HSL 47) "Saberhawks" from the USN USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), spots a ocean vessel signaling in apparent distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: IS1 John Torres, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During routine flight operations in the South China Sea, a US Navy (USN) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter (not shown), assigned to Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Light 47 (HSL 47) "Saberhawks" from the USN USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), spots a ocean vessel signaling in apparent distress

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: IS1 John Torres, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), return to a disabled sailboat after rescuing two Dutch crew members in the Atlantic Ocean. The Ship's boarding team inspected the boat and assessed it as un-seaworthy. The boat's master requested crewmembers to retrieve the boat's papers, some personal effects and gear, then to remove the boat's bilge plugs allowing it to sink in 2,000 fathoms of water. The VELLA GULF responded to the distress call after the sailboat had been adrift for three days in high seas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CTM2 Jason Heinen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A port bow view of Dutch personal sailboat found stranded by the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), in the Atlantic Ocean. After rescuing two Dutch crewmembers the Ship's boarding team inspected the boat and assessed it as un-seaworthy. The boat's master requested crewmembers to retrieve the boat's papers, some personal effects and gear, then to remove the boat's bilge plugs allowing it to sink in 2,000 fathoms of water. The VELLA GULF responded to the distress call after the sailboat had been adrift for three days in high seas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CTM2 Jason Heinen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), comes along side the ship following a rescue operation involving two Dutch crewmen rescued from a sailboat in distress the Atlantic Ocean, by the USS VELLA GULF's crew. The ship responded to the distress call after the sailboat had been adrift for three days in high seas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CTM2 Jason Heinen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), Commanding Officer (CO) USN Captain (CAPT) Steve Davis (left), welcomes Mr. Johan Aarden safely aboard the ship. Mr. Aarden was one of the two men rescued from a sailboat in distress in the Atlantic Ocean, by the USS VELLA GULF's crew. The ship responded to the distress call after the sailboat had been adrift for three days in high seas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Scene Camera Operator: MAC Wendy Litrell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Paul E. Neidhardt, 25th Fighter Squadron, sets off an MK4 day and night distress signal flare during Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2006. Annual CSAR training is conducted by Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructors and is designed to reacquaint aircrew members with CSAR procedures and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Chad Strohmeyer) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Chad Strohmeyer, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Responding to a distress call, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to a rescue and assistance team from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68), use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to provide aid to the motor vessel SINAA, a 35-meter Iranian-flagged dhow on November 10, 2006. The ANZIO supplied the dhow with water, fuel and food to sustain her crew of 24 for their transit home. The ANZIO is deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by ENSIGN Patrick King) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: ENS Patrick King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Responding to a distress call, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to a rescue and assistance team from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68), use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to provide aid to the motor vessel SINAA, a 35-meter Iranian-flagged dhow on November 10, 2006. The ANZIO supplied the dhow with water, fuel and food to sustain her crew of 24 for their transit home. The ANZIO is deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by ENSIGN Patrick King) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: ENS Patrick King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Responding to a distress call, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to a rescue and assistance team from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68), use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to provide aid to the motor vessel SINAA, a 35-meter Iranian-flagged dhow on November 10, 2006. The ANZIO supplied the dhow with water, fuel and food to sustain her crew of 24 for their transit home. The ANZIO is deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by ENSIGN Patrick King) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: ENS Patrick King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Responding to a distress call, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to a rescue and assistance team from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68), use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to provide aid to the motor vessel SINAA, a 35-meter Iranian-flagged dhow on November 10, 2006. The ANZIO supplied the dhow with water, fuel and food to sustain her crew of 24 for their transit home. The ANZIO is deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by ENSIGN Patrick King) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: ENS Patrick King, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

USNS Richard E. Byrd assists Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel

Crew members aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) lift a damaged Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel on the deck in international waters. Richard E. Byr More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) render aid to a civilian vessel that ran out of fuel. George H.W. Bush answered the distress call while conducting training operations in t More

Coast Guard rescue father, son from overturne

CLEARWATER, Fla. - (from left) Petty Officer 2nd Class Sara Faulkner, Petty Officer 2nd Class David Ehrenzeller, Chris Swinney and his son Victor, Lt. Chris Enoksen and Lt.j.g. Grant Langston are all smiles aft More

Coast Guard rescue father, son from overturne

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Victor Swinney gives a big smile while sitting in the cockpit of a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter at Air Station Clearwater after being rescued near Anclote Key, Fla., May 14, 2011. Vic More

Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 8, 2012 -- Volunteers helping home owners clean up in the Union Beach area after Hurricane Sandy are mindful of utilizing face masks to guard against inhaling particulates that could cause respiratory distress. Volunteer groups working with local and state agencies, and in turn with FEMA, are invaluable assets in the recovery process after Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: clean up ^ volunteers ^ masks ^ Union Beach ^ respiratory More