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Kevin Watt, Wood Craft Center manger, teaches kids

Kevin Watt, Wood Craft Center manger, teaches kids how to make a cutting board at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 11, 2017. The Fairchild Youth Center hosted a week-long wood working camp where kids More

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York - Gun caisson for dead of 27th Division. Gun caisson covered with flag at head of parade in honor of brave men who paid supreme sacrifice for their country

Photographer: Western Newspaper Union Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American Red Cross - Miscellaneous - American Red Cross in Italy. Banner made by Italian soldier cook in American Red Cross Palermo canteen, saying that the "Victory of Italy and of her allies will attain a just peace by means of patience and sacrifice.:

Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - Miscellaneous

American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Public Gatherings - American Red Cross sacrifice sale at Omaha, Nebraska, May 21, 1918

Date Taken: 5/21/1918 Photographer: Omaha Bee, Omaha, Nebraska American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Public Gatherings

Ceremonies - Liberations - Memorial Day, 1918 - American Memorial services at Westminster Abbey, England. At recent Memorial exercises held in England for the Americans who paid the supreme sacrifice these civil war veterans who have made their homes in England after the Civil War here came from all parts of the British empire to attend these services which were held in the Historic Westminster Abbey

Date Taken: 4/24/1919 Photographer: Western Newspaper Union Ceremonies - Liberations - Memorial Day, 1918

A Supermarine Spitfire MkV stands as a monument near the dedication plaque in the Battle of Britain Memorial Park located at the 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. This Memorial is dedicated to the sacrifice endured by airmen of many nations who flew with the Royal Air Force during Nazi air attacks against the United Kingdom during WWII

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha More

Four US Air Force (USAF) F-15 Eagle aircraft fly overhead in a missing man formation during the close of the Dedication Ceremony, for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The wall was built in honor of all those US Military and Canadian Armed Forces personel who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK), during that time

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S More

A member of the Rolling Thunder Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club located in Anchorage, Alaska (AK), places a helmet as part of their fallen soldier ceremony that took place during the Dedication Ceremony, for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The wall was built in honor of all those US Military and Canadian Armed Forces personel who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK), during that time

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S More

Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift

Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flys over the terrain of Normandy to practice their manuauers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invas More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Howie Chandler, Commander, 11th Air Force (11thAF), speaks during the Dedication Ceremony, for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The wall was built in honor of all those US Military and Canadian Armed Forces personel who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK), during that time

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S More

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to drop U.S. Army Soldiers over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D- More

Honorary guests await the start of the Dedication Ceremony for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), built in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK) at that time. Seated foreground right-to-left: Mr. Bill Hambleton; his wife, Mrs. Mary Hambleton; and US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Howie Chandler, Commander, 11th Air Force, (11thAF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S More

The US Air Force (USAF) Base Honor Guard presents the Colors during the start of the Dedication Ceremony for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), built in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK) at that time

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Howie Chandler, Commander, 11th Air Force (11thAF), salutes after placing a flower wreath during the Dedication Ceremony, for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The wall was built in honor of all those US Military and Canadian Armed Forces personel who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK), during that time

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S More

[Three sunburned dilate men on a life raft in the middle of the ocean] (Information on cover sheet: "Don't Shut Your Eyes. Tighten Your Belt" and "And you talk about sacrifice. Share your share.") [Peter Blume]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph related to World War Two, Navy ships, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR - WORK - FIGHT- SACRIFICE!!" / "WE'LL REMEMBER - AND BY GOD, YOU WONT FORGET!!"

Incentive to fight - Remember Pearl Harbor. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

The Korean War, US Marine Corps Photo

This week we will honor those who served in the Korean War. The war was between North Korea, with the support of China and the Soviet Union and South Korea with the support of the United States. We honor the sa More

Sacrifice for Your Country, United States information service propaganda

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: USIS - Saigon Post: RPC - Manila Language: Cambodian Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

Straight on long shot of USAF Major General Glen Moorhead III, Air Warfare Center Commander as he speaks at the USAF Weapons School's 50th Anniversary Memorial Dedication on June 17th, 1999, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The memorial honors the schools graduates who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Demetria Gibson, USAF Release Status More

Lt. Taylor Smith, commanding officer of Coast Guard

Lt. Taylor Smith, commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Atlantic City, salutes with members of Station Atlantic City during a ceremony honoring the 87th anniversary of five Coast Guard members who lost thei More

Service members of 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine

Service members of 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and distinguished guests, wait for the 117th Hospital Corps Birthday ceremony to begin aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2015. The Hos More

A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th

A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, German Army Soldiers, and French civilians take a group photo together before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 3 More

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands as reminder of the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation near Utah Beach, Normandy, France, Jun More

U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles

U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliat More

Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Cirrincione (left), training

Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Cirrincione (left), training non-commissioned officer for the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command; Brig. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, the 41st Chief of the More

Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry

Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment pose for a picture after a ceremony. The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regime More

Construction for building 2050 began on Jan. 19, 1942,

Construction for building 2050 began on Jan. 19, 1942, after the citizens of Spokane raised approximately $125,000 to purchase 2,400 acres for the Northwest Air Depot. The construction took more than a year to More

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center right, of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, talks to U.S. Army paratrooper Brig. Gen. Brian Winski the 82nd Airborne Division More

A brand new KC-135 Stratotanker, Tail number 55-3127,

A brand new KC-135 Stratotanker, Tail number 55-3127, takes off from Larson Air Force Base, Washington, June 28, 1957, on its way to Castle AFB, Washington. This was the first KC-135 delivered to the legacy Str More

Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather

Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service member More

Members of the 422nd Air Base Group, Ceremonial Association

Members of the 422nd Air Base Group, Ceremonial Association of Surrey Police, British Army Headquarters Initial Training Group, Army Training Centre, Pirbright and local community leaders honor U.S. service mem More

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day included a tour of the town hall and historic sites such as the Angoville Au Plain church where tw More

A sandtable of the events of D-Day overlooks Omaha

A sandtable of the events of D-Day overlooks Omaha Beach. Service Members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites June 2, 2015, as part of the events to commemorate the 71st anniversary, one o More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, delivers a speech during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to hono More

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, holds the colors as members of the Color Guard during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Sainte Mere Eglise, Norm More

World War II re-enactors make final preparation to

World War II re-enactors make final preparation to drive their Sherman tank to a ceremony June 4, 2015, to commemorate the U.S. Army’s efforts to liberate Montebourg, France, after the D-Day landings. More tha More

Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service

Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service members at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historica More

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my More

George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S.

George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S. Army Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, watches as a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37t More

In 1953, the 92nd Bombardment Wing's B-36 Peacemakers

In 1953, the 92nd Bombardment Wing's B-36 Peacemakers deployed overseas for Operation BIG STICK for the first of several deployments. Strategic Air Command initiated this operation to test its war plans and hel More

FORT CARSON – Four Soldiers clad in uniforms, which

FORT CARSON – Four Soldiers clad in uniforms, which represent the various eras 4th Infantry Division, has been through in honor of the division’s birthday during a Holiday Concert at McMahon Auditorium Dec. 10, More

A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st

A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, present the colors as members of the Color Guard for a ceremony at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members More

French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers

French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) prepare to post the colors during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in the Normandy region June 3, 2015 More

German army soldiers render honors during the playing

German army soldiers render honors during the playing of the U.S. national anthem while at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France June 5, 2015. U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd A More

U.S. Army veterans Cpl. George Shenkle, center right,

U.S. Army veterans Cpl. George Shenkle, center right, of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division and Sgt. Isaac Phillips, center left, of the 4th Infantry Division, salute the flag June 4, More

Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World

Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army uniforms, attend a WWII commemoration ceremony in Sainte Laurent sur Mer, France, June 6, 2015. A formation of U.S. Army Soldiers from the More

Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, shakes hands with Frank Pitsenbarger, AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger's father, after his speech about his son during the AIRMAN Leadership School building dedication on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, Ca. The school was named William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center in honor of Pitsenbarger. AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, shakes han More

Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, Frank Pitsenbarger and his wife Alice remove the paper covering the sign on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, California. The sign displays the new name for the Beale's AIRMAN Leadership Schools (William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center). AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core Values

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny L. Saldivar, USAF Release More

Right side profile medium close-up shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, Frank Pitsenbarger and his wife Alice look at the newly revealed sign on April 11, 2000 at Beale AFB, California. The sign displays the new name for the Beale's AIRMAN Leadership Schools (William H. Pitsenbarger PME Center). AIRMAN Pitsenbarger was awarded the Air Force Cross, an honor that only 21 airmen have earned, for his sacrifice and bravery. AIRMAN Leadership staff felt that AIRMAN 1ST Class William H. Pitsenbarger was an enlisted role model who displayed a true-life example of the Air Force's Core Values

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny L. Saldivar, USAF Release More