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Stacey Besselman looks through a family photo album as she sorts through items in her Jackson Barracks home, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005. Besselman's home was one of many buildings on Jackson Barracks that had been submerged by flood waters as a result of Hurricane Katrina."The worst part was actually moving through the parishes to get here and seeing the devastation and fearing the worst,"said Besselman. Besselman's husband is 2nd LT. Bill Besselman, of the Louisiana Army National Guard's B Company, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Jon Soucy) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Houma State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jon Soucy, USA Release Status: Released to Publi More

On April 3, 2006, Iraqi Soldiers from 1ST Battalion, 1ST Brigade, 6th DIV from Forward Operating Base Independence conducted Mulhallah 637 Clearance Operations to deny insurgents the opportunity to freely operate in the region. Homes were searched and the area was cordoned. An Iraqi Army soldier searches a home for weapon and dangerous materials.(U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Kevin L. Moses Sr.) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN DIV Scene Camera Op More

US Under Secretary of the Army the Honorable Les Brownlee, welcomes the US Naval Academy (USNA) cheerleaders and mascot, Bill the Goat, during a pep-rally in the halls of the Pentagon in anticipation of the upcoming 105th Army-Navy football game

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Craig Strawser, Usn Release Status: More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 28, 2010 -- Joshua Dubois(R)-Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships visits the Joint Field Office in Nashville with his father Reverend W. Antoni Sinkfield to meet with David Myers-Director for Faith Based and Community Initiatives, Steve Ward(L)-FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer and Tom Stuffano-FEMA Chief of Staff. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Joshua Dubois Visits the FEMA/State Joint Field Office Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 28, 2010 -- Joshua Dubois(R)-Executive Direc More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 25, 2010 -- Tennessee State Legislative Representatives Kevin Brooks(L), Sherry Jones, and Jimmy Matlock meet with Tom Stufano-FEMA Chief of Staff during their visit to the Nashville Joint Field Office for a briefing on the status of state and federal operations for DR1909. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: State Officials Visit Joint Field Office in Nashville Production Date: 05/25/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 25, 2010 -- Tennessee State Legislative Repre More

Armed Forces body bearers carry the casket of former President Gerald R. Ford at the Gerald R. Ford Musuem in Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 2, 2007. DoD personnel are helping to honor Ford, the 38th president of the United States, who passed away on Dec. 26t h. Ford's casket will be in repose over night for public viewing at the museum. (U.S. Army photo by Gregory Jones) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Rapids State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mr Gregory Jones, USA Release Status: Released More

Armed Forces body bearers carry the casket of former President Gerald R. Ford during arrival at the Gerald R. Ford Musuem in Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 2, 2007. DoD personnel are helping to honor Ford, the 38th president of the United States, who passed a way on Dec. 26th. Ford's casket will be in repose over night for public viewing at the museum. (U.S. Army photo by Douglas J. Lovely) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Rapids State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mr. Douglas Lovely, USA, CIV. Release Status: R More

LT. COL. Eric Harris, Military Integrated Transitional Team CHIEF, 101st Airborne Division, walks to a firing position during a live fire range. LT. COL. Harris is wearing the Army combat uniform with Kevlar helmet armed with a M9, 9 mm Beretta Pistol / personal defense weapon in the holster case and carrying a PK-3, 9mm submachine gun. (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Russell Lee Klika) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Forward Operating Base Dagger State: Tikrit Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHWEST Sc More

Ceremonies - France - Mothers' Day celebrated at the Officers' Club in Paris, France, 1918. Mothers' Day was commeorated at the American Officers Club in Paris, and a great Military gathering. Ambassador Sharp, Marshall Joffre, General Johnson, Chief of staff of American forces in France and numerous others prominent in diplomatic and military services visited the club

Date Taken: 1918. - Photographer: International Film Service Ceremonies - France Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American Red Cross - I thru M - Major Langdon P. Marvin of New York, Deputy Commisioner for Great Britain of the American Red Cross. Major Marvin is a New York Lawyer, and is also President of various Harvard bodies, including the Harvard Club of New York. He is affectionately known to his colleagues in the Red Cross as the "Chief of Staff."

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American Library Association - K thru N - Opening day base hospital branch, Camp Greene library. Visit of Miss Agnew, Chief Nurse, seated table right, and some of her staff

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Prince Leopold of Bavaria with his Chief of staff Col. Hoffman at a Map table

German Military Activities and Personnel

American Red Cross - Groups - American Red Cross Officers from England, France, and Italyin conference at London headquarters. Back row, left to right: Lieut. Richard Emmet of Harvard, assistant to the Chief of Staff at London; Maj. Charles M. Bakewell of Yale, now deputy commissionerto Italy; Major L.P. Marvin of New York, deputy commissioner to Great Britain. Front row, left to right: Maj. W.S. Patten, Maj. James H. Perkins, Lt. Col. R.P. Perkins, Major Ralph Preston

Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - Groups Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

On the Roumanian front in the Carpathian Mountains. Archduke Joseph with the chief of his staff, Major General von Seeckt

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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks to members of the Hoover Institution at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 28, 2006. The institution, named after the 31st President of the United States Herbert Hoover, is dedicated to research in domestic policy and international affairs. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Statu More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, talks to members of the Hoover Institution at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 28, 2006. The institution, named after the 31st President of the United States Herbert Hoover, is dedicated to research in domestic policy and international affairs. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Statu More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks to the members of the Hoover Institution at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 28, 2006. The institution, named after the 31st President of the United States Herbert Hoover, is dedicated to research in domestic policy and international affairs. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Statu More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, talks to members of the Hoover Institution at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 28, 2006. The institution, named after the 31st President of the United States Herbert Hoover, is dedicated to research in domestic policy and international affairs. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Statu More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks to members of the Hoover Institution at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 28, 2006. The institution, named after the 31st President of the United States Herbert Hoover, is dedicated to research in domestic policy and international affairs. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Statu More

Members of the US Forces Honor Guard march during the funeral for retired US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer. USN ADM Moorer, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1933, went on to serve as the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) from 1967-1970, whereupon he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), a post he held until his retirement in 1974. A former naval aviator, USN ADM Moorer earned many personal decorations and honors during his career, including the Department of Defense (DoD) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mark J. Rebilas, Usn Release Status: Released More

Members of the US Forces Color Guard stand at attention during the funeral for retired US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer. USN ADM Moorer, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1933, went on to serve as the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) from 1967-1970, whereupon he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), a post he held until his retirement in 1974. A former naval aviator, USN ADM Moorer earned many personal decorations and honors during his career, including the Department of Defense (DoD) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mark J. Rebilas, Usn Release Status: Released More

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 26, 2010 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager Jesse Gordon(right) and Congressional Affairs Specialist John Saggese (left) speak with Bryan Davis (center), Deputy Chief of Staff for Representative Don Manzullo, in front of the FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center. Mobile DRCs offer all the capability of fixed locations but also provide flexibility so FEMA can quickly meet the needs of affected areas. FEMA/Norman Lenburg

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA meeting in Illinois Production Date: 08/26/2010 Caption: Freeport, Ill. , August 26, 2010 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager Jesse Gordon(right) and More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF MASTER-At-Arms (MAC) Mary McQuain explains the ship's post office operations to a group of Russian World War II (WWII) military veterans as they tour the USN Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) during the ship's visit at Vladivostok, Russia (RUS). The BLUE RIDGE and the embarked staff of the USN 7th Fleet are currently in Vladivostok to foster camaraderie between the USN and Russian Federated Navy (RFN)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Keith Bryska, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita More

Retired World War II Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) listen as Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Warfighting Integration, Lieutenant General (LGEN) Leslie F. Keene, introduces the preview screening of the film "Above and Beyond: 100 Years of Women in Aviation." All were attending the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, in the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Released t More

U.S. Army SGT. Jason Mike and SGT. Leigh Ann Hester, from 617th Military Police Company, Kentucky Army National Guard (KYARNG), stand at the Army Women's Museum and Global War on Terrorism exhibit. The exhibit showcases the contributions women have made in the war and features as the centerpiece a life-size diorama of the actions of Hester and her squad-mates during a March 20, 2005 ambush by insurgents near Baghdad. As a result of SGT. Hester's acts of bravery and accomplishments, she was awarded the Silver Star Medal, becoming the first woman to receive the medal since World War II. (U.S. Army PHOTO by Joh Soucy, CIV) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lee State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: Joh Soucy, CIV More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense, shakes hands with Charles Chibbitty, U.S. Army World War II veteran and the last living Comanche code talker during WWII, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 5, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00689 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Charles Chibbitty, U.S. Army World War II veteran and the last living Comanche code talker during WWII, are all smiles during the veteran's visit at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 5, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00689 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, greets a World War Two Veteran at the National Mall, Washington, D.C. on Sept. 2, 2005, during a Department of Defense ceremony to pay tribute to these veterans and their families. The event commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Japanese surrender, formally ending the war. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release S More

A player weaves through opposing defenders while trying to score during an intramural rugby game at a makeshift field nicknamed the"Dust Bowl"June 12, 2005, at Camp Liberty, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by PFC. Matthew Clifton) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Matthew Clifton, USA Release More

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF of STAFF (CS) General (GEN) John P. Jumper and his wife Ellen, center, greet retired Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Yvonne Bateman, who served as a World War II Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) during a private reception prior to the preview screening of the film "Above and Beyond: 100 Years of Women in Aviation." All were attending the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, in the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Released t More

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets (right) signs copies of the original orders, that sent him and his crew of the B-29 Superfortress, the Enola Gay, into the skies over Japan to drop the first atomic bomb during World War II, for US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Robert Faulk, Joint STAFF, at the Pentagon. BGEN Tibbetts is visiting the Pentagon to autograph copies of his book "The Return of the Enola Gay." BGEN Tibbets spent several days in the Washington, D.C., area attending events leading up to the December 17th Centennial of Flight celebration

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: More

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney addresses the audience during the dedication ceremony for the new United Service Organization (USO) Corridor Exhibit, located inside the Pentagon, Washington, DC. Mickey Rooney, who served in World War II in Europe, is a long-time USO performer and supporter

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pedro Ybanez Release Status: Relea More

U.S. Army Brig. GEN. Ken Keen, US Army South (USASO) Commanding General (right), passes an Army field flag to LT. COL. Peter Malik, USARSO Sixth Army Special Troops Battalion, officially activating the organization. The Headquarters Special Troops of Sixth Army was born on January 25th, 1943 and provided the logistical and operational support for Sixth Army as it fought in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Philippine Islands during World War II. (U.S. Army PHOTO by Jose M. Saez, CIV) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operat More

Retired World War II Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) listen as Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Warfighting Integration, Lieutenant General (LGEN) Leslie F. Keene, introduces the preview screening of the film "Above and Beyond: 100 Years of Women in Aviation." All were attending the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, in the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Released t More

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets talks about his experience flying the B-29 Superfortress, the Enola Gay, that delivered the first atomic bomb during World War II. BGEN Tibbets spoke to a gathering prior to autographing copies of his book "The Return of the Enola Gay," at a book-signing event in the Pentagon Concourse

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: More

Latin American Chiefs of Staff Visit President Roosevelt

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General Cho, Yung Kil (Left), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, puts a wreath in place during a ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on October 30th, 2000. The ceremony honored the 1,177 Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. GEN Cho is in Hawaii this week attending the Chiefs of Defense Conference

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Arizona Memorial State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul Holcomb, USAF Release Status: R More

General Cho, Yung Kil (Center), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, prepares for a wreath laying ceremony at USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on October 30th, 2000. The ceremony honored the 1,177 Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. GEN Cho is in Hawaii this week attending the Chiefs of Defense Conference

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Arizona Memorial State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul Holcomb, USAF Release Status: R More

General Cho, Yung Kil (Left foreground), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, and his wife Kang Suk prepare to drop flowers into the "Well" at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on October 30th, 2000. The ceremony honored the 1,177 Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. GEN Cho is in Hawaii this week attending the Chiefs of Defense Conference

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Arizona Memorial State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul Holcomb, USAF Release Status: R More

US Navy MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer Felise Tupola (Right) shows historic photographs of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor to General Cho, Yung Kil (Center), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, and his interpreter, Commander Sohn, Do Ik, at the Commander In CHIEF, Pacific Fleet, boathouse museum on Pearl Harbor on October 30th, 2000. The General toured the museum and then took a barge cruise to the USS Arizona Memorial for a wreath laying ceremony (Not shown). GEN Cho is in Hawaii this week attending the Chiefs of Defense Conference

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp H. M. Smith State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul Holcomb, USAF Release Status: Relea More

General Cho, Yung Kil (Left foreground), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, pauses for a moment of silence during a wreath laying ceremony at USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on October 30th, 2000. The ceremony honored the 1,177 Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. GEN Cho is in Hawaii this week attending the Chiefs of Defense Conference

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Arizona Memorial State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul Holcomb, USAF Release Status: R More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), Secretary of Defense, presents actor Gary Sinese with an inscribed limestone Pentagon during a visit to the CBS studios in Los Angeles, Calif., on Aug. 4, 2005. Secretary Rumsfeld visited the CSI set to thank Sinise personally for his support of the"America Supports You"program through his"Operation Iraqi Children"effort. Sinise is co-founded of Operation Iraqi Children with Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrand. The organization collects and ships school supplies and toys to Iraq for distribution by U.S. troops, providing much-needed materials for Iraqi children while boosting the morale of the service members who pass them out. The limestone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), Secretary of Defense, presents actor Gary Sinese with an inscribed limestone Pentagon More