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Right side profile of two Marine Armored Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) emerges from the surf, from left to right, onto the beach at Mogadishu Airport. They are from the 15th Marine Expeditionary force unit BLT 2/9, Camp Pendleton, California. The AAVs were deployed from the Austin Class; Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) (not shown) as part of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Straight on, close-up shot of the gun turret on a Somali, Italian made, Fiat-Oto Melara Type 6616 Armored Car. The bent gun turret points down and to the right. It was seized from Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment area. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Three US Marines, from an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, examine a Somali tank, a US made M47, that was captured in the raid of Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment area. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

High angle shot looking down at an open crate containing two Russian made 120mm OF-843 HE Mortars. The crate is sitting on the ground. The ammunition was seized from the grounds of Somali Warlord General Aideed's cantonment area. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Right side view of US Navy Front End Loader as it dumps a load of dirt and coral into an earth scrapper so it can be distributed over the access road that surrounds Mogadishu Airport. The Sea Bees are from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Forty (NMCB-40) of Port Hueneme, California and this mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Low angle, left side front view of a US Navy Sea Bee Bulldozer pushing dirt up into a pile. Sea Bee Equipment Operator 1ST Class Doug Hunt, USN, of East Chester, New York, uses the bulldozer to pile up crushed dirt and coral. The coral is being used to improve the access road around Mogadishu Airport. PETTY Officer Hunt is with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Forty (NMCB-40) of Port Hueneme, California and his mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Left profile shot of three US Marines taken on the rooftop of the American School in Mogadishu, Somalia. They are in a netted desert camouflaged bunker. The Marine closest to the camera is crouched down and holds a M16 machine gun. The Marine in the center of the frame sits under the netting operating unidentifiable communications gear and the Marine to the right stands looking to his left. They are trying to pinpoint where sniper fire is coming from. The Marines are from the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment of Twenty-nine Palms, California, and are in Somalia as part of the Joint Task Force conducting Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Left side rear view of US Sailors and Marines muscling crates of cargo into a US Navy CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter at Mogadishu Airport. The helicopter, from Helicopter Cargo Squadron Eleven (HC-11), Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California is deployed from the Iwo Jima, Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), (not shown) and is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Straight on shot of a US Marine M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck backing up the ramp of a US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion, LCAC, that is sitting along the runway at Mogadishu Airport. Marines stand on the ground outside the LCAC and on the ramp of the vessel as well. Navy personnel stand in the cargo bay of the LCAC guiding the 5-ton truck up the ramp. The LCAC, from the Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) "Swift Intruders" of Camp Pendleton, California, deployed onboard the Whidbey Island and Harper's Ferry Class, Dock Landing Ship, USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) (not shown) is supporting the mission of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

High angle view of a row of captures small arms to include a World War II .30 caliber machine gun, Soviet made AK-47s, Soviet made 7.62mm RPD Light Machine Gun, US made M-16 rifle, World War II era Bazooka and a Soviet made 7.62mm Simonov self-loading rifle with bayonet attached. They were seized during a raid of the weapons cantonment area of Somali General Aideed. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Left side front view of a four US Marine Armored Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) with the closest one to the camera backing into a space next to the others. The Marine Corps Flag waves atop one of the AAVs. They are from the 15th Marine Expeditionary force unit BLT 2/9, Camp Pendleton, California. The AAVs were deployed from the Austin Class; Amphibious Transport Dock Ship; USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) (not shown) as part of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Rele More

Right side profile of US Marine PFC Paul Dominquez standing on two tiers of palettes containing Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). The palettes are loaded on a flatbed trailer. Dominquez, from Surprise, Arizona and assigned to the 7th Motor Transport Battalion from Camp Pendleton, California will deliver the MREs to Marines in outlying areas of Somalia. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

A straight on shot of a large four-wheeled forklift from the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR. The vessel is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The Joint Task Force Somalia will use the vehicle, which is conducting Operation Restore Hope in Somalia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Low angle, right side front close-up of US Army SPECIALIST Daron Patterson as he directs the crane operator above him to lift the conex box out of the hold of the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR. The vessel (not shown) is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The supplies (not shown) are destined for use by the Joint Task Force Somalia, which is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Right side front view from across the harbor at the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR. The vessel is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The ship is moored there and being unloaded by onboard cranes. The cargo of military supplies and vehicles supports Joint Task Force Somalia, which is conducting Operation Restore Hope. The bow section of a small Arabian vessel is seen at the left of the frame

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

A conex box containing military supplies is lowered over the side of the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR in the Port of Mogadishu, Somalia. The vessel is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The supplies are for the use of Joint Task Force Somalia, which is conducting Operation Restore Hope in Somalia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Low angle view up at a conex box containing military supplies is swung over the side of the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR, docked at the Port of Mogadishu. The vessel is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The supplies are destined for use by the Joint Task Force Somalia, which is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Rear view of US Army SPECIALIST Daron Patterson as he stands on the dock at the Port of Mogadishu and gestures to the crane operator, not shown, to lower the conex box that is directly over his head. A view of the Indian Ocean is seen in the background. The conex box has been removed from the hold of the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR. The vessel (not shown) is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The supplies are destined for use by the Joint Task Force Somalia, which is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

High angle shot down at US Army SPECIALIST Daron Patterson, back to camera, as he guides the crane operator, (not shown) to lift a conex box out of the hold of the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR. The vessel is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. Patterson, a native of Los Angeles, California, is a stevedore with the 119th Transportation Company, Fort Eustis, Virginia. The supplies are destined for use by the Joint Task Force Somalia, which is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Low angle view of three US Marines in the back of a M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck. The Marine closest to the camera holds in his arms a M60 Machine gun. The Marines in the middle points a M16 machine gun toward the ground and the Marine at far left mans a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the front stack rack of the truck. They are on alert as the unit has surrounded the weapons cantonment area of Somali Warlord General Aideed. Their mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Ten US Marines walk along the side of a red clay colored building with their M16 rifles in the ready position. Some Marines are walking; others are kneeling or sitting in a doorway. The roof of the building appears to be missing. The Marines, from Task Force Mogadishu, have surrounded the weapons cantonment of Somali Warlord General Aideed in the northern part of the Captial City of Mogadishu. Their mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

A US Marine, standing back to camera, guards seven Somali nationals that sit on the ground next to a Somali, Soviet made BTR-60, Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier. The Marine holds his M16A2 rifle pointed into the air. The Somalis were detained from an early morning raid on Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Two US Marines run toward the camera around a dilapidated building. The Marine in the foreground carries a M16A2 rifle with the M203 Grenade Launcher attached. Slung over his shoulder he has a M136 (AT4) light anti-armor weapon. The Marine in the background carries a M16A2 rifle pointed toward the ground. They are running for cover as sniper shots are fired from undisclosed areas of the cantonment area. The Marines are from Task Force Mogadishu. Their mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

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

A view of four restored B-25 Mitchell bombers parked by the hangar. The bombers are at North Island to practice a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

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

The restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Heavenly Body" takes off during practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

PO Galbisco directs a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber to a parking spot on the air field. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

A pinup and mission markers adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber"In the Mood."It and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the"Doolittle Raiders,"launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

A pinup and mission markers adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber"Heavenly Body."It and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the"Doolittle Raiders,"launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

Three restored B-25 Mitchell bombers await takeoff clearance as they practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the"Doolittle Raiders,"launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

A pinup adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Executive Sweet." It and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

Onlookers check out a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber parked on the air field. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

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

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from RANGER near San Diego

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

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber taxies for takeoff during practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

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

Navy CAPT Dennis McGinn, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), checks out the cockpit of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dawn M. DeVerna directs a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber to a parking spot on the air field. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

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

Ed Gustafson checks out a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber parked on the air field. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

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

No matter how heavy the flap of the Navy Crackerjack dress blues uniform, it always seems to get caught and lifted by the wind. Every Navy photographer has shot at least one frame like this. These sailors are standing at attention during the decommissioning ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) which served the nation for forty-seven years

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Releas More

A photographer first class (PH1) is seen making out the shoot sheets which are as necessary as exposing the film. In front of him is a video camera mounted on a tripod to capture the event. He is covering the decommissioning of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) which served the nation for forty-seven years

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea More

Looking smart, beribboned and solemn in their dress blue uniforms, crewmembers of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) participate in the ship's decommissioning ceremony ending 47 years of service from the veteran carrier

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A chief petty officer and an enlisted crewman from the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) render hand salutes at the decommissioning ceremony for the 47 years old veteran ship. The only carrier to come close to such lengthy service was the CORAL SEA (CV-43) with just two less years service. The MIDWAY class ships were constructed late in World War II as battle carriers (CVB) with armored flight decks to withstand Kamikaze attacks. The war ended just as MIDWAY was first commissioned on 10 Sept. 1945

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Releas More

A crane sets a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enachtment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

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

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft is towed to a pier, where it will be lifted by crane aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be lanched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

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

A crane sets a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

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

Mission markings and commemorative information cover the nose of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Riad" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release St More

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft is towed to a pier, where it will be lifted by crane aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

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

Photographer's mates photograph a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on a pier near the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched from the RANGER in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release St More

Journalist First Class (JO1) Sharie Derrickson, Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Detachment, checks exposure settings before taking a photo from inside the nose of a restored B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that is here to recreate the famous General Jimmie Doolittle flight from the deck of the old USS HORNET (CV-8) 50 years ago today

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A Navy officer, complete with the famous World War II leather flight jacket, signs the fuselage of a restored B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that participated in the recreation of the General Jimmie Doolittle flight against the Japanese mainland from the Navy carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) early in the war

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Releas More

Four restored World War II aircraft fly overhead after two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft were launched from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Three aircraft handlers on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) watch as a restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off. Two B-25's are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A restored TBM Avenger aircraft soars above the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California after two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft were launched from the RANGER in a re-enactment of"Doolittle's Raid"of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) sails off the coast of California prior to launching two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "Heavenly Body" takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California. It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California in a re-enactment of"Doolittle's Raid"of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California. It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California in a re-enactment of"Doolittle's Raid"of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California. It and another B-25 are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan. The RANGER's steam catapult remains idle for the re-enactment as the catapult was introduced to carrier aviation after World War II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the miscellaneous command ship USS CORONADO (AGF-11) moored to a pier at Naval Air Station, North Island

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

An elevated view of Naval Air Station, North Island, with the aircraft carriers USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), USS MIDWAY (CV-41), and USS RANGER (CV-61) moored to a pier in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67) as the vessel arrives in its new home port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release S More

A young Somali child moves through the streets of Mogadishu

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE RELIEF Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to More

Somali workers unload a ship carrying sacks of wheat donated by the European communities at the port of Mogadishu

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Relief supplies from France share pier space with High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) and trucks at the port of Mogadishu

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Rear Adm. James Perkins, USN, discusses port operations and the obstacles he must overcome in getting the relief supplies into the port. Rear Adm. Perkins is the port commander for the Unified Task Force

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

PFC. Mario Munoz (right) and Lance CPL. Conrad Robinson (Left), stand watch atop the old American School in the former American Embassy compound on Christmas Day

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Navy Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Melvin Hendricks, 9th Communications Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA, gives a sermon during Christmas Day Protestant services for military personnel. Chaplain Hendricks was the guest speaker for the services which were held in the former American Embassy compound. The compound has become Headquarters for Joint Task Force (JTF) Somalia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Catholics from all the military services received Holy Communion during Christmas Mass in the courtyard of the former American Embassy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

A Seabee stands guard - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Forty (NMCB-40), unload plywood in preparation for constructing a kitchen and dining facility at the embassy compound

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Steelworker Third Class (SW2) Derek Jaquette uses a steel sledge hammer to pound the metal stakes that will anchor the AM-2 airfield matting system

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Seabees use a forklift to load a backhoe onto a flatbed truck

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

News media members document the Seabees loading an old abandoned truck onto a flatbed truck

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Steelworker/Constructionman Michael Jacobs, Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), Port Hueneme, CA, lights the torch in preparation for cutting the AM-2 airfield matting

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

US Navy Seabees put down AM-2 airfield matting system at the former American Embassy compound as they construct a helicopter landing pad. Work continues as the Marines make the conditions in Somalia better

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

A Seabee with the Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), Port Hueneme, CA, uses a torch to cut a metal stake to size. The stake will be used to anchor the AM-2 airfield matting system being used to construct the helicopter pad at the American Embassy compound

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

US Marines enter the main gate at the embassy compound

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), Port Hueneme, CA, put the finishing touches on the helicopter landing pad at the American Embassy compound

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Seabees remove old metal sheathing from the frame of a building that they will rebuild into a kitchen and dining facility at the embassy compound

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

A French vehicle from the multi-national task force drives along the runway at sunset

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

LT. GEN. Robert Johnston, Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF) Somalia, meets Germany's General Naumann, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF at the American Embassy compound

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Seabees use a forklift to move abandoned autos from the streets

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Medium close-up, left profile of US President Bush as he brings a New Year's Eve greeting to a crowd of multi-national forces and relief workers at the former Amercian Embassy compound in Mogadishu. The President visited Somalia to show is gratitude to those involved in the mission of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Left side profile of a Somali woman looking through the viewfinder of a videotape recorder. US Navy CHIEF Photographer's Mate Robert Sasek shows the woman how the camera works. Sasek, an Alton, Illinois native, is deployed with Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Group to Somalia to document the efforts of Joint Task Force Somalia. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Maleel Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Publ More

A 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle comes ashore during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Right side front shot of four US Congressmen sitting in a room getting a briefing from LGEN Robert Johnston, Commander, Joint Task Force Operation Restore Hope; not shown. From left to right, Representative Tony Hall, Democrat from Ohio; Representative Nick Rahall, Democrat from West Virginia is seated in second row; Representative Bob Livingston, Republican from Louisiana; Representative John Murtha, Democrat from Pennsylvania; and Special Envoy to Somalia, Ambassador Robert Oakley. They were briefed on the progress of Operation Restore Hope and the milestones for turning over the operation to United Nations Forces

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

As Somali civilians watch, US Marines walk single file toward the camera, down a small ally in Somalia's Bakara Market. The Marines sweep the market looking for arms and munitions as part of Operation Nutcracker. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

The US Marine at the left lowers a confiscated rifle into a seabag for transport to a central collection point during Operation Nutcracker, a raid by US Army and Marine personnel on Bakara Market in Mogadishu, Somalia. The market (not shown) is a hub for Somali arms trading. A Marine at the right points his M16A1 rifle up in the air. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Straight on shot at the back of a 5-ton cargo truck as US Marines load ammunition and weapons seized in a raid on Mogadishu, Somalia's, Bakara Market. In the foreground and at the left, stands a Marine holding a M60 machine gun; pointing it at a crowd of Somali civilians standing at the right. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Shot from the left rear corner of a 5-ton cargo truck as US Marines load ammunition seized in a raid on Mogadishu's Bakara Market. One Marine stands on the back of the vehicle and reached down to take a belt of munitions from a Marine on the ground. A large group of Somali civilians are seen in the background. The raid, dubbed Operation Nutcracker, swept the large market in Somalia's capital for arms and munitions of all sorts. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Right side profile shot of US Navy Corpsman, Hospitalman 1ST Class Christine Threlkeld (left) draws a blood sample from the left arm of Hospitalman 1ST Class Stacy Murphy in the 1ST Medical Battalion Field Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. Another male corpsman stands in the background. The blood samples will be matched with a questionnaire on health problems in Somalia filled out by the donor for a study on a malaria pill's effectiveness. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Right side profile, from the waist up, of US Navy LT Patrick Cozmajzl, Medical Service Corps, examines a slide under the microscope for contamination of a suspected malaria case in the 1ST Medical Battalion Field Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. LT Cozmajzl, and Akron, Ohio native, is on deployment to Somalia from the Navy Environmental and Preventative Medicine Unit in Naples, Italy. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to More

US Navy Hospital Corpsmen sit at or lean over a table filling out a questionnaire on personal health problems they might have incurred in Somalia. This is for a study on the effectiveness of a malaria pill. The questionnaire will accompany a blood sample drawn from the respondents. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More

Straight on shot of five Somali children and a Somali woman as they sit on a curb waiting patiently for their turn to see US Navy doctors conducting a medical civic action program in the capital city of Mogadishu, Somalia. US Navy doctors (not shown) conducted a medical civic action program in the capital city. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P More