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NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 29, 2005) (Top) Coast Guard Seaman Dustin L. Laub, 21, of Boise, Idaho, and (bottom) Seaman Fabien E. Villarreal, 20, of Stockton, Calif., prepare for their workout today by drinking a whey pr More

Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller holds a cactus at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 9, 2018. The cactus symbolizes Miller’s anxiety which was subdued with the help of the 2nd Medical Group Mental Health clini More

An Afghan man with a wounded hand waits for medicine to kick in while lying in the aid station at Forward Operating Base Bostick in eastern Afghanistan Feb. 2. Soldiers assigned to 102nd Forward Surgical Team a More

A Soldier of 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, partakes of communion during a joint religious ceremony held on Fort Polk, La., Aug. 23, 2015. A chaplain with 2nd IBCT held the cup of grap More

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Corporal Lynn L. Williams (far right) walks with other Marines during liberty in the 1940s. He is now 87 and resides in Berkeley, Calif.

The Superior Unit Award streamer hangs from the 377th Theater Sustainment Command colors after a presentation at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, La., April 13, 2014. the unit earned the award f More

A group of Airmen and civilians are briefed on the history of Vandenberg Air Force Base’s missile mission at the Space Museum on Vandenberg AFB, Calif, July 31, 2018. The missile mission dates back to the 1950s More

Airman 1st Class Oliver Zache, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team member, operates an MJ-1 bomb lift into position during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 8, More

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Fort Polk’s Tigerland was the jumping off point for thousands of Soldiers headed to Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s. On Nov. 8, The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk will give those Warriors the welcom More

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander (right), provides remarks during an award ceremony honoring the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2016. Durin More

Sgt. Susan Cannon and Sgt. Chuck Cannon, circa 1981, U.S. Army Field Station San Antonio, Texas, shortly after becoming man and wife.

5th Infantry Division M113s crossing mobile bridge with Soldiers maning boat supports.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Iraq(IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Dean Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

Grand Isle, LA (Sept. 18)--Petty Officer Michael Smith (left) of Coast Guard Station Grand Isle, La., helps turtle rehabilitative specialsits from the New Orleans Aquarium Of The Americas lift a Hawksbill Turtl More

Chief Warrant Officer 4 George Wayne Griffin Jr., of Delhi, La., was one of four Louisiana Army National Guardsmen killed in a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crash, March 10, 2015. Griffin commissioned as a warra More

Grand Isle, LA (Sept. 18)--Petty Officer Michael Smith (left) of Coast Guard Station Grand Isle, La., helps turtle rehabilitative specialsits from the New Orleans Aquarium Of The Americas lift a Hawksbill Turtl More

A patched member from the Green Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 75 attend a safety briefing, kicking off the fourth annual Cajun Rumble at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 23, 2015. The first chapter of the More

Fifth graders from Crescent Elementary in Plaquemine, La., place picture cards in order of size during a class at the Louisiana National Guard youth program Bayou State STARBASE in Rosedale, La., Sept. 24, 2015 More

Grand Isle, LA (Sept. 18)--Tom Dyer of the Aquarium Of The Americas keeps a Hawksbill Turtle wet on a boat from Coast Guard Station Grand Isle, La., on the way to be released into its natural habitat. The turtl More

Grand Isle, LA (Sept. 18)--Tom Dyer of The Aquarium Of The Americas shows chidren from Coast Guard Station Grand Isle., La., a Kemps Riddley Turtle. The turtle was found in a shrimp trawler net in October, 1999 More

Col. Nathan B. Mitchell, Air Force Global Strike Command deputy inspector general, promotes to the rank of colonel at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25, 2019. Mitchell entered the Air Force in 1999 as a gr More

Lt. Col. Jennifer Mumme poses for a portrait to be included in an National Guard Bureau initiative for Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Mumme, a cyber officer at Louisiana's Joint Force Headquarters, said her fath More

New Orleans, (May 6) --The tugboat KENTUCKY on its side after turning over on the Morning of May 6, 1999, resulting in the death of a crewmember. USCG photo By Montgomery, Patrick, PA3

New Orleans, LA (May 6) -- The tugboat KENTUCKY on its side after turning over on the Morning of May 6, 1999, resulting in the death of a crewmember. USCG photo By Montgomery, Patrick, PA3

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson enters a smoke filled compartment during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava helps BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel put on his fire fighting gear during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson radios the bridge with updates during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--Two crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill open a hatch during a taking on water scenario. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--SA Paul Gimple helps FA Eddie Avila with his helmut as they prepare for fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--After a fire in the forward compartment drill, BM1 Justin Vandeheuvel departs through the forward hatch. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava stands in front of the rigid hull inflatable (RHI) to pass the line while BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel makes his approach toward the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG phot More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--Fireman Apprentice Danny Nava stands watch as the forward compartment is aired out at the conclusion of a forward compartment fire drill aboard the the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Eddie Avila and SA Paul Gimple put on survival suits for drills aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson enters a smoke filled compartment during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson inspects a compartment during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. His job is to find the fire after an alarm sounds. He'll then radio for a damage control team More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill is an 87 foot patrol boat homeported in Monterey, Calif. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--DC1 Tom Fitgerald, from the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill, takes notes as BM1 Justin Vandeheuvel gives him an outline of what he would do during a taking on water situation. USCG photo More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--SN Steven Lopez dons his firefighting gear in preparation of a drill aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava stands in front of the rigid hull inflatable (RHI) to pass the line while BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel makes his approach toward the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG phot More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nave and MK2 Rudy Lamburt prepare the dewatering pump during a taking on water situation aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava stands in front of the rigid hull inflatable (RHI) to pass the line while BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel makes his approach toward the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG phot More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--SN Steve Lopez opens a steer hatch to check for damage aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--SA Paul Gimple helps FS1 Michael Simpson get dress in fire fighting gear during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava stands in front of the rigid hull inflatable (RHI) to pass the line while BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel makes his approach toward the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG phot More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill moor up to the cutter through its unique stern boat retreival. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson radios the bridge aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava (right) and BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel test the CGC Hawksbill's new smallboat. The new 87-footers can launch and recover smallboats, like the one shown, in seas up tp 8 fee More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill checks his equipment before the fire drill begins. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava stands in front of the rigid hull inflatable (RHI) to pass the line while BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel makes his approach toward the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG phot More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel of the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill gives a command to a fellow firefighter as HS1 Marty Clouser (training team instructors) watches. USCG photo by PA3 Veroni More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 20)--The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) underway from the shipyard in New Orleans. Our newest WAGB, the Polar Icebreaker/Research Vessel is built by Avondale Industries in New Orleans More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 20)--The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) underway from the shipyard in New Orleans. Our newest WAGB, the Polar Icebreaker/Research Vessel is built by Avondale Industries in New Orleans More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 20)--The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) underway from the shipyard in New Orleans. Our newest WAGB, the Polar Icebreaker/Research Vessel is built by Avondale Industries in New Orleans More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 20)--The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) underway from the shipyard in New Orleans. Our newest WAGB, the Polar Icebreaker/Research Vessel is built by Avondale Industries in New Orleans More

New Orleans, LA (Oct. 20)--The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) underway from the shipyard in New Orleans. Our newest WAGB, the Polar Icebreaker/Research Vessel is built by Avondale Industries in New Orleans More

New Orleans, LA (Nov. 6)--Crowds watch as preparations to lower the Higgins Boat PA33-21 in the water after its christening and commisioniong ceremony. The PA33-21 is christened and commissioned into active, h More

New Orleans, LA (Nov. 6)--Higgins Boat PA33-21 is lowered in the water after its christening and commisioniong ceremony. The PA33-21 is christened and commissioned into active, historical service in the United More

New Orleans, LA (Nov. 6)--Higgins Boat PA33-21 is lowered in the water after its christening and commisioniong ceremony. The PA33-21 is christened and commissioned into active, historical service in the United More

New Orleans, LA (Nov. 6)--Preparations to lower the Higgins Boat PA33-21 in the water gets underway after its christening and commisioniong ceremony. The PA33-21 is christened and commissioned into active, his More

New Orleans, LA (Nov. 6)--The Most Reverend Philip Hannan, former Archbishop of New Orleans bless the Higgins Boat using water obtained by the French Consulate from the surf near Normandy. The PA33-21 is chris More

New Orleans, LA (Nov. 6)--Mrs. Gayle Higgins Jones, the second grandchild of Andrew Jackson Higgins, christens the Higgins Boat PA33-21. The PA33-21 is christened and commissioned into active, historical servi More

Morgan City, La. -- LT Mike Farrell, of Marine Safety Office Morgan City, displays his awards won through bodybuilding. "Bodybuilding is not only a sport, but it's a lifestyle. Stay smart and work hard," is Far More

MORGAN CITY, La.--Oiled soaked Coast Guard small boat from Marine Safety Office Morgan City, La. USCG photo by PACS Rich Muller

MORGAN CITY, La--A GT-185 oil skimmer cleans up oil from a recent spill off the gulf coast. USCG photo by PACS Rich Muller

New Orleans, LA--Seaman Steve Lopez, a crewmember aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill takes off his firefighting helmet after an intense day of training at Integrated Support Command New Orleans. USCG phot More

Joseph Ralph Millet renders a salute for the Pledge of Allegiance during a Memorial Day program at the Southeastern Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, May 23, 2014. Millet, an electrician's mate aboard the More

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Lieutenant Colonel Misca Geter, the executive officer of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hands out Marine Corps lanyards to children during the Bayou Classic Parade in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 30, 2 More

A P-51 Mustang and an F-35A Lightning II fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weeken More

New Orleans, LA (June 6)--Coast Guard members from units stationed in New Orleans and the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard from Washington, D.C. took part in the D-Day parade honoring the veterans who served More

Maj. Jack Owens, of Moore, Okla., senior instructor assigned to the 162nd Infantry Brigade, based in Fort Polk, La., speaks to a group of officers and non-commissioned officers in a classroom at the Security Fo More

METAIRIE, La. - Capt. Peter Gautier (back row left) takes part in the presentation of a Blue Star Memorial with other servicemembers, the Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Club and Jefferson Parish Councilwoma More

New Orleans, LA (June 6)--Coast Guard members from units stationed in New Orleans and the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard from Washington, D.C. took part in the D-Day parade honoring the veterans who served More

Rear Adm. Kevin S. Cook, commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, addresses the crowd gathered at the National WWII Museum's celebration for the 70th anniversary of the Normandy invasion June 6, 2014. Cook's rem More

Cpl. Michael Kinler Jr., an anti-tank missileman with Detachment 4, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division take part in a ceremony commemorating their deactivation at Lafayette, La., on Aug. 2, 2020. 4th Tanks More

Master Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Buckles, the Senior Enlisted Advisor and Drum Major of “The Commandant’s Own,” pictured left, and Lieutenant General Richard Mills, Commander of U.S Marine Forces Reserve and Marin More

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks with retired Lt. Cmdr. Cass E. Phillips (left) and retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Francis L. Emond (middle) More

ABBEVILLE, La. - Coast Guard Auxiliarists Robert Sonnier (left), Ray Brennan and Michael Clayton take a moment for a group photo by the Coast Guard Cutter Pelican dock before going on patrol near Abbeville, Oct More

Spectators watch the AT-6 Texans fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of mil More

Jerry Shirley, with his scout dog, Jack, in front of their unit, the 34th Infantry Platoon (Scout Dog), 1st Cavalry Division, in Vietnam in 1969.

Col. Matthew McDaniel, 2nd Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. John Owens, incoming 11th Bomb Squadron commander, stand at the position of attention during an assumption of command ceremony at Barksdale Ai More

NEW ORLEANS- Capt. Frank Paskewich, Coast Guard Sector New Orleans commander, presents Mike Howell with the Coast Guard Auxiliary Meritorious Service Medal at an awards ceremony at Sector New Orleans Saturday, More

METAIRIE, La. - Captain Peter Gautier, commander of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, provides official remarks for the dedication of the Blue Star Memorial Marker, Nov. 10, 2011. The Blue Star Memorial Program b More

William Bates Jr., Kappa Alpha Psi grand polemarch, left, and Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, Headquarters Marine Corps assistant deputy commandant for installations and logistics, right, pose for a photo during thei More

Spectators gather at the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show to watch a B-52H Stratofortress flyover at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend o More

New Orleans, LA (June 6)--Coast Guard members from units stationed in New Orleans and the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard from Washington, D.C. took part in the D-Day parade honoring the veterans who served More

The 96th Bomb Squadron, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, taxis down the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. June 11, 2018. The 96th Bomb Squadron aircraft flew over Étain, France, where the first U.S. combat aerial More

Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support Group retiree affairs director, holds his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at the Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Ju More

Pilots and crewmembers of A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment provide an aircraft and support for the Soldiers of the 41st Transportation Company, 519th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Pol More

Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support Group retiree affairs director, holds his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at the Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Ju More

An F-35A Lightning II sits ready on the flight line before the gates open for the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is More

Mike Brown stands ready to respond in the event of an attack with the M16 rifle given him by an Army staff sergeant during Brown’s year in Vietnam.

A life-sized replica of a World War I bi-plane hangs from the ceiling at the Margaritaville Resort and Casino during the 93rd Bomb Squadron Centennial at Bossier City, La., Oct. 14, 2017. The wing was activate More

New Orleans, LA (June 6)--Coast Guard members from units stationed in New Orleans and the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard from Washington, D.C. took part in the D-Day parade honoring the veterans who served More

New Orleans - Coast Guard Auxiliary and active duty members work together during a training exercise to prepare for search and rescue missions. Dec. 10, 2008. The auxililiary have been a valuable asset to the More

Bob Lipscomb, left, of WoodWard Design and Build, project manager for the Marine Force Reserve Headquarters project, identifies locations on a building plan to state Rep. Jeff Arnold, Mark Gorenflo, principal d More

Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to the crowd on the history of Women’s Equality Day at the Global Power Museum at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24, 2018. Women’s Equality Day is obser More