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Jimmy Carter - In Oval Office with staff negotiating Iranian hostage release with images of President Carter on the hot line

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Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter - Meeting with the Executive Committee of Democratic National Committee, Fr. 2-3; Meeting with Iran Hostage Family Liaison Action Group in Oval Office, Fr. 4-7; With steward Art Bapista in Oval Office, Fr. 8-11

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Jimmy Carter - In Oval Office with staff negotiating Iranian hostage release with images of President Carter on the hot line, Fr. 0A-13A; West Wing portico, Fr. 14A-15A

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Edmund Muskie - Talking on phone, Fr. 2A-3A; Joseph (Jody) Powell, Jr. - Talking on phone, Fr. 4A-5A; Meeting in the Cabinet Room with Hamilton Jordan, G. William Miller, Lloyd Cutler, Michael Cardoza for Iranian hostage release negotiations, Fr. 6A-14A; Jimmy Carter - Looking pensive, Fr. 15A-18A

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Jimmy Carter - Meeting in Oval Office with Lloyd Cutler, G. William Miller, Joseph (Jody) Powell, Jr. for Iranian hostage release negotiations

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Jimmy Carter - Meeting with advisors about the Iranian hostage crisis

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Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter - Meeting in the Oval Office with Lloyd Cutler, Hamilton Jordan, Edmund Muskie, Walter Mondale, Stanfield Turner, Gary Sick for Iranian hostage release negotiations

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Jimmy Carter - In Oval Office at desk and on phone negotiating the Iran Hostage return with Lloyd Cutler, Fr. 5-7; Jimmy Carter - Knotting his tie, Fr. 8-9; Jimmy Carter - At interior Oval Office door, Fr. 10-11; Jimmy Carter - In Oval Office, Fr. 12-13; With Gary Sick and Hamilton Jordan and Lloyd Cutler, Fr. 14-15

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Hamilton Jordan, Stanfield Turner, G. William Miller, Lloyd Cutler and Harold Brown looking at maps and discussing the Iranian Hostage release negotiations

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Jimmy Carter - In Oval Office negotiating Iranian hostage release on the hot line

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Jimmy Carter - In Oval Office at desk and on phone negotiating the Iran Hostage return with Lloyd Cutler, Fr. 5-12; Jimmy Carter - Knotting his tie, Fr. 13; Jimmy Carter - Bust shots and on phone, Fr. 14-26

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Shots of Susan Clough and others on airplane during the hostage release trip, Fr. 4A-9A; Walter Mondale - On airplane, Fr. 10A-17A: Jimmy Carter - Boarding plane, Fr. 20A-28A

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Jimmy Carter - Meeting with Iran Hostage, Richard Queen and family in the Oval Office

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Jimmy Carter - Giving a statement on the hostage situation in Iran

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Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter - Meeting in the Oval Office with Lloyd Cutler, Hamilton Jordan, Edmund Muskie, Walter Mondale, Stanfield Turner, Gary Sick for Iranian hostage release negotiations

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A C-9 Nightingale aircraft of the 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron, carrying ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen, lands at the base. Queen, an American diplomat who was held hostage for 250 days, was transferred here from Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment at the US Air Force Regional Medical Center Weisbaden

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jay Perry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

STAFF Sergeants (SSGT) Dennis Puffer, rear, and SSGT Philip Earley carry ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen from a C-9 Nightingale aircraft of the 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron to a waiting ambulance. Queen, an American diplomat who was held hostage for 250 days, was transferred here from Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment at the US Air Force Regional Medical Center Weisbaden

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jay Perry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

Ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen is carried from a C-9 Nightingale aircraft of the 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron to a waiting ambulance. Queen, an American diplomat who was held hostage for 250 days, was transferred here from Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment at the US Air Force Regional Medical Center Weisbaden. Base and state department officials and his parents look on

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jay Perry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

CPT Paul M. Needham greets dignitaries as he arrives at Andrews Air Force Base. CPT Needham was recently released from Iran where he was held as a hostage for 444 days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P More

Former hostage Bruce Laingen arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Former hostage Kathryn Koob admires a book of sites of the city of Wiesbaden, a gift from Lord mayor Goerg-Berndt Oschatz. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

Former hostage U.S. Marine Corps SGT John McKeel tries to contact a friend stationed in West Germany by phone. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former hostage Robert Ode, on a hospital balcony, receives a bouquet of flowers from members of the German Children's Chorus, who are performing a street concert to honor the hostages. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former American hostage Army SFC Donald Hohman arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Former hostage Bruce German arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Dennis A. Guyitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

City of Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Georg-Berndt Oschatz gives a gift to former hostage Gary Lee. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

COL Frederick Plugge, M.D., bids farewell to former hostage Air Force COL Thomas Shaffer. The 52 hostages, departing for the United States, spent a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former hostage Michael Howland is greeted by GEN Frederick Kroesen, commander in chief, U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former hostage John Graves arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Norman D. Grant Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Former hostage Victor Tomseth arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

Former hostage COL Leland Holland greets well-wishers upon his arrival at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Former American hostage Joseph Hall arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Norman D. Grant Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Former hostage Air Force COL Thomas Shaffer gives his autograph to youngsters. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former hostage Army SFC Donald Hohman poses with his wife after his promotion ceremony. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former hostage Gary Lee receives a hair cut in the barber shop. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure to the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

Former hostage Clair Barnes gives his autograph to youngsters. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former hostage SFC Donald Hohman poses with his family. Hohman was promoted in a ceremony conducted by GEN Frederick Kroesen, commander in chief, U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army, standing beside Hohman. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former American hostage Ann Swift arrives at the base for her departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

Former hostage Kathryn Koob hugs a baby prior to her departure for the United States. The 52 hostages have spent a few days in the hospital since their release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Former Iranian hostage, Ann Swift (wearing gray slacks) is greeted by her family as she arrives on U.S. soil for the first time since her release

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu More

Gary Lee, former hostage, meets his family for the first time since his release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu More

Bruce Laingen, former Iranian hostage, is greeted by his wife as he reaches U.S. soil for the first time since his release

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu More

Michael Metrinko, former hostage to Iran, walks on U.S. soil for the first time since his release from Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu More

Bruce Laingen, wearing decoration, is greeted by his family as he reaches U.S. soil for the first time since his release as an Iranian hostage

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Deal Toney Release Status: Release More

Vice President George Bush, Mrs. Bush and Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill, D-Massachusetts, welcome COL Thomas E. Schaefer and Mrs. Schaefer. COL Schaefer was one of the American held hostage by Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

COL Thomas Schaefer, former Iranian hostage, is welcomed upon his arrival

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Templeton Release Status: Released to More

LGEN Eugene Tigh, Jr., center, welcomes former Iranian hostage LTC Donald Roeder home after his recent release

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings Release Status: R More

Secretary of State Alexander Haig, facing the camera, greets the Americans formerly held hostage and recently released by Iran upon their arrival at the base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

Recently freed Americans held hostage by Iran disembark Freedom One, an Air Force VC-137 Stratoliner aircraft, upon their arrival at the base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

Former Iranian hostage John Graves is welcomed home by a member of his family

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Templeton Release Status: Released to More

Former Iranian hostage SGT Rodney Sickman is welcomed home by his family

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Templeton Release Status: Released to More

Recently freed Americans held hostage by Iran disembark Freedom One, an Air Force VC-137 Stratoliner aircraft, upon their arrival at the base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill, D-Massachusetts, right, and Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger wait to welcome the Americans formerly held hostage by Iran upon their arrival at the base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

Vice President George Bush shakes hands with former hostage CPT Paul M. Needham to welcome him home after his release from Iran. Behind the Vice President are his wife Mrs. Bush and Speaker of the House Tip O'Neil

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings Release Status: R More

The U.S. Navy Band plays to welcome the Americans held hostage by Iran home after their release

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

The U.S. Navy Band plays to welcome the Americans held hostage by Iran home after their recent release

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

LTC David Roeder greets people upon arrival after being released as an Iranian hostage

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Templeton Release Status: Released to More

A wife welcomes home her husband, a Marine who was held hostage in Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings Release Status: R More

Americans recently released from Iran, where they were held hostage, are greeted by their families upon arrival at the base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

A view of the crowd waiting to welcome the Americans held hostage by Iran home after their recent release

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

Americans recently released from Iran, where they were held hostage, and their families disembark from Freedom One, an Air Force VC-137 Stratoliner aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

Former Iranian hostage Charles Jones walks across the runway upon his arrival to the Washington, D.C. area. (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Montgomery Release Status: Released t More

Americans recently released from Iran, where they were held hostage, and their families disembark from Freedom One, an Air Force VC-137 Stratoliner aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

Americans recently released from Iran, where they were held hostage, are welcomed by their families upon arrival at the base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

COL Thomas E. Schaefer and his wife are greeted by Vice President Goerge Bush, his wife and Speaker of the House Tip O'Neal upon the colonel's return from Iran where he was held as a hostage

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings, USAF Release Sta More

Vice President George Bush welcomes COL Thomas E. Schaefer home after his release from Iran where he was held hostage

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re More

Marine SGT. William A. Gallegos, a former hostage of the Iranian government for 444 days, is welcomed home by residents and city officials. The nine Marines that were held hostage were presented the Meritorious Service Medal by GEN. Robert H. Barrow, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pueblo State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Polhomos Release Status: Released to Publi More

Marine SGT Steven W. Kirtley, a former hostage of the Iranian government for 444 days, is welcomed home by the residents and officials of the city

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tredway Release Status: Released to Public More

Marine SGT Paul Lewis, a former hostage of the Iranian government for 444 days, waves to the guests as he and the other Marines are introduced at the Bacchus Ball. The ball is a welcome home celebration for the Marines. SGT Rodney V. Sickmann and SGT John D. McKeel are to the right of Lewis

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lindee Release Status: Released to Public C More

Marine SSGT Michael E. Moeller leads the other Marines that were held hostage for 444 days by the Iranian government, through the airport. The Marines that can be seen are, left to right: SGT Gregory A. Persinger, SGT Kevin J. Hermening, SGT William A. Gallegos and SGT Steve W. Kirtley. The Marines were presented the Meritorious Service Medal by GEN Robert H. Barrow, commandant, US Marine Corps

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lindee Release Status: Released to Public C More

Marine SGT John D. McKeel Jr., a former hostage of the Iranian government for 444 days, waves to the guests as he and the other Marines are introduced at the Bacchus Ball. The ball is a welcome home celebration for the Marines. SSGT Michael E. Moeller is to the right of McKeel and SGT Paul Lewis and SGT Rodney V. Sickmann are to his left

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lindee Release Status: Released to Public C More

Brigadier General (BGEN) James Dozier (USA) describing his ordeal while being held hostage by Red Brigade for six weeks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hall Release Status: Released to Public More

Portrait of CAPT Lyn Davis McIntosh, United States Air Force, killed in the attempt to rescue the U.S. hostage from Iran

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

CPT Paul Needham (wearing hat) is reunited with his parents after being held hostage along with 52 other Americans, during the siege at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Com More

CPT Paul Needham working at the Strategic Air Command headquarters. Neeham is one of the 52 Americans held hostage during the siege at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu More

Sergeant Rian D. Graves and SPC 4 Howard D. Griffian, both of the Special Reaction Team (SRT), prepare to assault a building in a mock hostage situation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Richard F. Lowden Release Status: Released to Pub More

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion, respond to a staged hostage situation at Burma Lake. As part of exercise Orbit Sunset, an exercise designed to test the base "counter terrorism plan (SPECTO), "TERRORISTS" invaded a meeting of the Golf Club Advisory Council and captured "hostages." The men are armed with M-14 and M-16 rifles

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 4 Long Release Status: Released to Public C More

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion, armed with .45 caliber pistols and shotguns, react to a staged hostage situation at Burma Lake during exercise Orbit Sunset, an exercise designed to test the base counter terrorism plan (SPECTO). "TERRORISTS" invaded a meeting of the Gold Club Advisory Council and captured "hostages."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 4 Long Release Status: Released to Public C More

A van assigned to the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit stands by in support of the 519th Military Police Battalion during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET, designed to test the base conterterrorism plan (SPECTO). The exercise will test readiness and reaction to a staged car bomb threat at the consolidated mess hall and a hostage situation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long More

Terrorist release a "hostage" captured during their seizure of a cottage and its occupants at Burma Lake during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET. This exercise is designed to test the base's Special Threat Operations Plan (SPECTO) and the readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long, More

Members of the 51st Security Police Squadron wear nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) gear during a hostage exercise. They are participating in the joint US/South Korean Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '84

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '84 Base: Kimhae Air Base Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: SRA Eric Palmer Release Status: Released to Publ More

Members of a security police team plan an assault on a building during a hostage rescue exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Carl Beevers Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill celebrates his freedom upon arriving at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given medical check prior to returning to the US. Hill is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig More

Former TWA hostage Clinton Suggs waves to well-wishers upon his arrival at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given a medical check prior to his return to the US. Suggs is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig More

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostage Captain John Testrake upon his arrival at the base. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill waves to well-wishers as he arrives at the base, where they will board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Hill is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele More

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele More

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released More

Former TWA hostage Robert Brown gives a thumbs up signal to well-wishers as he arrives at the base to board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Brown is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

A former TWA hostage waves an American flag as he rushes to greet family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele More

A former TWA hostage is greeted by a child upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele More

Melissa Fister, wife of Colonel (COL) Bruce L. Fister, commander, 435th Tactical Airlift Wing, greets Sylvia Sherman and other Americans who had been held hostage aboard the Italian cruise ship ACHILLE LAURO. The C-141B Starlifter aircraft carrying them home is at the base for refueling

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Seymour Meskin, one of 11 Americans who had been held hostage aboard the Italian cruise ship ACHILLE LAURO, is helped out of a 438th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft by medical technicians from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron upon his arrival at Newark International Airport

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newark State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pat Nugent Release Status: Released to Public More

A Newark International Airport customs agent examines the passports of Americans who had been held hostage aboard the Italian cruise ship ACHILLE LAURO upon their arrival back to the US. The former hostages were brought back to the US aboard a 438th Military Airlift Wing aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newark State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pat Nugent Release Status: Released to Public More

Marilyn, one of 11 Americans who had been held hostage aboard the Italian cruise ship ACHILLE LAURO, is helped out of a 438th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft by medical technicians from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron upon her arrival at Newark International Airport. Klinghoffer`s husband Leon was slain by terrorists aboard the ship

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newark State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pat Nugent Release Status: Released to Public More

US Ambassador to the United Nations Vernon Walters, center, waits to deliver a message from President Reagan to the Americans who had been held hostage aboard the Italian cruise ship ACHILLE LAURO. The former hostages are arriving at Newark International Airport aboard a 438th Military Airlift Wing aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newark State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pat Nugent Release Status: Released to Public More

Americans who were held hostage aboard the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro depart from the base aboard a 438th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The aircraft stopped at Rhein-Main for refueling while en route to the U.S

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pat Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

A terrorist holds a Soldier hostage at gun-point during a simulated terrorist attack at the National Training Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Robinson Release Status: Released to Public More

The Reverend Lawrence Jenco addresses reporters and well-wishers before his departure to Rome, Italy. Father Jenco was held hostage in Lebanon for 19 months before his recent release

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More