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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Lafayette Hills, Pa, July 28, 2006 -- A FEMA Mititigation Specialist shows a customer at a Home Depot store how to reduce damage in future flooding with a water flow valve. FEMAs outreach to stores, neighborhoods, and victims significantly saves money in future disasters. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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John Lennon, Fr. 3-4; Jimmy Carter - With Senator Richard Stone, Fr. 6-7; With Carl Yastrzemski, baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, Fr. 8-10; With Leif Erikson Society International for Leif Erikson Day, October 9., Fr.11-12; With Hedley Donovan, Fr. 13-16

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SPC5 Eric L. Zamora, a medic with the 25th Inf. Div., prepares to x-ray the leg of PVT Felix Gonzalez during an exercise at the Pohakuloa Training Area. Looking on is CPT Leif G. Johnson, commander of Company C

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang, Dac Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

Brigade General Leif Kesselmark, inspector of Infantry and Cavalry, Swedish army, listens to a soldier explain the M-1 turret organizational maintenance troubleshooting trainer during his visit to the US Army Armor Center

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US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Peter Pace, Vice-Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF (VCJCS), pins the Distinguished Service Medal on USMC Brigadier General (BGEN) Leif H. Hendrickson, former President, Marine Corps University, during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCB), Virginia. BGEN Hendrickson is retiring after 30-years of faithful service

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The 1973 Alumni of the US Naval Academy (USNA) pause for a photograph at the retirement ceremony of US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Leif H. Hendrickson (center in uniform), after 30 faithful years of service to the US Marine Corps

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US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Leif H. Hendrickson (center), President, Marine Corps University, presents USMC MASTER GUNNERY Sergeant (MGYSGT) Holly James, an award during her Retirement Ceremony held in Harry Lee Hall, aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA)

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US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Leif H. Hendrickson (center), President, Marine Corps University, presents USMC MASTER GUNNERY Sergeant (MGYSGT) Holly James, an award during her Retirement Ceremony held in Harry Lee Hall, aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA)

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US Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, The Honorable Edward C. Aldridge (seated left) and Kingdom of Norway, National Armaments Director, Leif Lindback (seated right), sign a memorandum of understanding during a meeting conducted inside the Pentagon in Washington, District of Columbia (DC)

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[Hurricane Dennis] Milton, FL, July 21, 2005 -- Andy Grewell, an AmeriCorps volunteer working on repairing a roof damaged by Hurricane Dennis. FEMA provides materials and construction advice, allowing residents to protect homes from further damage. FEMA Photo/Leif Skoogfors

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, September 4, 2005 -- National Guardsman and volunteers distribute water, ice, and needed supplies to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Along with the needed supplies, children receive donated toys. FEMA/Leif Skoogfors

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, October 8, 2005 -- This Warrick Count development is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Volunteers help home owner in cleaning up. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Workers re-constructing sewage pump. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, October 8, 2005 -- This suburban community is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Temporary roofing is being placed as the community rebuilds. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Vandenberg Humane Society worker with rescued dog. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, October 8, 2005 -- The Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed in the park alone. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. Former residents work to salvage effects. A FEMA Community Relations worker is available to help anyone needing assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praising local community effort. Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Brad Gair (left). Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park residents return to their destroyed homes. FEMA Community Relations staff offer guidance on applying for FEMA aid. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praises local community effort. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison tours tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praises local community efforts and volunteerisim. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- A volunteer Red Cross worker receives a tetnus shot before working in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The volunteer, who lived in the park, returns to help other residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring temporary relief center at "The Apple Center" . Paulison speaks with family and praises local community effort. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Disaster Volunteer receives free massage at assistance center. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. A researcher from Texas Tech University's Wind Science Research Center looks at mobile home tie-downs to help develop safer structures. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison meets with community leaders requesting specific help. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. Former residents and volunteers work to salvage effects and rebuild. Donald Berry searches debris to locate family effects. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- These photogaphs are all all that remains from this home. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park residents prepare to visit their damaged property for the first time since the tornado destroyed their homes. FEMA Community Relations staff help explain how they can apply for assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. County workers replace street signs. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praises local community effort. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- FEMA emplyees John Kenyon (center) and David Cross (r) assist a client. Before permanent FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers could be opened, FEMA set up a help desk in a Seventh Day Adventist relief supply center to help speed up applications for FEMA assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Church workers establish food distribution for emergency workers and residents. After the tornado devastated the area, this center provides up to 1,000 meals a day for residents and emergency aid workers. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- FEMA inspector discussing assistance available to a farmer in rural Indians. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at work in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The mobile DRC has sattelleti communications links, allowing disaster victims to register for FEMA assistance in areas without normal communications. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Boonevill, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Joyce Huggins, a tornado survivor, holding baby Jazmin. Joyce and her mother were thrown out of their mobile home by the tornado. The next day she gave birth to Jazmine. Leif skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers and family members clean up debris from rural field. Fields are covered with debris from downd barns and houses. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers and family members collecting debris in rural Indiana. Agricultural fields become covered with debris from downd barns and houses. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers help residents with the clean up of rural Indiana where a recent tornado damaged homes. Fields contain debris from downed barns and houses. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels addressing a press conference at FEMA's Joint Operations Center. Brad Gair (l), FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) also attending. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Brad Gair (c) speaking with reporters after a press conference. Jennifer Whitson (l), Evansville Courier & Press, Ryan Lenz (r), Associated Press. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 19, 2005 -- Volunteer Lee Barnes picks debris blown into an agricultural field from the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The tornado destroyed homes and scattered debris into state parks, fields, and neighborhoods. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 19, 2005 -- Volunteers clear debris from Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. Debris covers an agricultural field accross from the park. Volunteers are also salvaging photos and personal items found. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes with front shovels and track loaders. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 23, 2005 -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 25, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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November 27, 2005, Evansville, IN -- State park being cleared of debris from tornado. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 25, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 26, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 26, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. A friend of the home owner looks for salvageable items. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, MS, January 26,2005 -- First Lady Laura Bush gets help from students of Hancock North Central Elementary School and volunteers who built a new playground for students. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- Jesse Munoz, a FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer participating in a reconstruction "EXPO" at a popular mall in Biloxi. Latest information of safe construction, flood levels, and mitigation is provided to the public by FEMA specialists. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 29, 2005 -- Reconstruction workers buying postcards from a local resident at the opening of a new Farmers' Market. With the town virtually destroyed by Katrina, residents begin the recovery effort. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo.

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[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- A computer display showing a flood plain maps during a FEMA reconstruction "EXPO" at a mall in Biloxi. Latest information of safe construction, flood levels, and mitigation is provided to the public by FEMA specialists. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 28, 2006 -- This destroyed house and debris is a result of Hurricane Katrina's landfall at this small Mississippi coastal town. The effects of the storm remain as residents begin the recovery process. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 29, 2006 -- A farmers' market opens for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. Local produce is sold from temporary tents as business starts in severly damaged Harrison County. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 28, 2005 -- FEMA's Jesse Munoz, the Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for Mississippi, meets with a local resident to resolve questions about FEMA aid. Munoz and state and local officals hosted a live on-air meeting and then met to resolve individual problems. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 28, 2006 -- The total distruction of this home is a result of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in this small Mississippi coastal town. Devastation remains as residents begin the recovery process. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 28, 2006 -- The destruction of this home is a result of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in this small Mississippi coastal town. Devastation remains as residents begin the recovery process. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 28, 2006 -- Damage and debris remain in this small coastal Mississippi town as a result of Hurricane Katrina's landfall. Devastation remains as residents begin the recovery process. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 28, 2006 -- Leslie Burge helps provide psychological support for residents under a FEMA grant to the state Department of Mental Health. Hurricane Katrina made landfall at this coastal Mississippi town. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, January 28, 2006 -- A computer display that gives information about flood maps and zones at a FEMA Expo held in a shopping mall. FEMA uses advanced technology to plot flood plains to allow people to rebuild to a safer standard. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 30, 2006 --FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer, Nick Russo, briefs Vice Admiral Thad Allen on a visit to the Mississippi Joint Field Office. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 31, 2006 -- Nick Russo, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs media on flood maps. Rebuilding efforts using these maps helps prevent damage in the event of a future hurricane. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 31, 2006 -- Nick Russo, FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs the media on FEMAs mitigation efforts to prevent damage in the event of a future hurricane. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, February 6, 2006 --Le, Phat a Vietnamese Fisherman on his 85' shrimp boat speaks with a FEMA representative. FEMA employs translators to assist victims through the assistance process. Community Relations staff member and translator Dylan VU tries to make sure all eligible applicants are aware of FEMA programs. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, February 6, 2006 -- An eldery resident, returns home fro the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. Living in a FEMA trailer while he rebuilds, he lets his feels be known with a roadside sign. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, February 6, 2006 -- Janine Baxter showing her FEMA trailer which she has decorated. She received the traler within two weeks after her family's home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. A relative gave her a Christmas tree ornament, a model trailer, "Home is Where You Hook Up". Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN -- April 07, 2006 -- FEMA workers seting up their office in a vacant 61,000 sq. ft. store which is being converted for a Joint Field Office (JFO). The JFO was converted within two days from a vacant building into a fully operating office space for the estimated 150 FEMA workers who will be assisting victims of recent tornados. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN -- April 08, 2006 -- FEMA worker running wiring in a vacant 61,000 sq. ft. store which is being converted for a Joint Field Office (JFO). The JFO was converted within two days from a vacant building into a fully operating office space for the estimated 150 FEMA workers who will be assisting victims of recent tornados. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- This Dyer County resident is looking through the debris that was her friends home and salvaging anything she can find. Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburrg, TN, April 8, 2006 -- A Dyer County resident looks at the place where a house once stood, it was destroyed by the F-3 tornado that struck West and Middle Tennessee. The boy was helping salvage momentos for their friends. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo.

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deyersburg, TN -- April 8, 2006 -- A Deyer County resident salvages items after the house of a friend was destroyed by a F3 Tornado. FEMA assistance may help rebuild the property, clear debris, and provide other aid. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- This Deyer County home awaits salvage after being destroyed by a tornado. Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- These Dyer County residents have begun the process of salvaging debris from their home which was destroyed by a tornado, she has found her heart medication. Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- A family takes a few minutes from cleaning up their tornado damaged house to stand by their optimistic motto painted on the side of their house. Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN, April 8, 2006 -- This FEMA telecommunications specialist is rewiring an empty store to hold up to 150 FEMA workers who will soon be arriving. The Joint Field Office (JFO) is established to bring aid to Tornado striken areas of Tennessee. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- Skip Zuber, manager of FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) assists two clients as they visit the DRC "one-stop" help center. The DRC provides applicant assistance in filing for assistance from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other federal and state programs. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 10, 2006 -- Interview -- Craig Browning, a FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) briefs local media at the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC provides a "one-stop" help center for many victims of recent tornados that struck Middle Tennesse. FEMA's PIOs work with media to provide information to help inform the public of how to apply for assistance, a critical task in any disaster. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- A volunteer at FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Dyersburg boxes up cleaning supplies to hand out to tornado victims. The DRC provides applicant assistance in filing for assistance from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other federal and state programs. Volunteer organizations also distribute tools, food, water and other necessities for residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Leif Peterson, Delta Company (D Co), 3rd Platoon (PLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 502nd Infantry Regiment (1/502nd), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), pulls security during a foot patrol in Mahmudiyah, Babil Province, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Mahmudiyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Desiree N Palacio, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Leif Peterson (left), Delta Company (D Co), 3rd Platoon (PLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 502nd Infantry Regiment (1/502nd), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), speaks with a local Iraqi man (right) during a foot patrol in Mahmudiyah, Babil Province, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Mahmudiyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Desiree N Palacio, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A destroyed car at a dealership in downtown Gallatin. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A "garage sale" sign written on a door and left by a resident. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN -- April 15, 2006 -- A close up of a "red tag" on a destroyed house in downtown Gallatin. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- An insurance adjuster examines a home damaged by severe storms. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials