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A US. Navy Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4,"Black Knights") HH-60H Seahawk multi-role helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) as an Aviation Ordnanceman prepares to attach a load of ordnance that is being transferred to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship USNS FLINT (T-AE 32) during an ammunition offload exercise between the REAGAN and the FLINT on April 6, 2007, while the REAGAN Carrier Strike Group is conducting a surge deployment in the South China Sea in support of U.S. military operations in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US. Navy Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4,"Black Knights") HH-60H Seahawk multi-role helicopter hovers over the flig More

060808-N-3946H-044 (Aug. 8, 2006) Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), USN Machinery Repairman Fireman (MRFN) Anton Padilla, inspects a newly-fabricated sounding cap insert for flaws in the machine shop. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the South China Sea, in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Patrick L. Heil (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Pactrick L. Heil, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

Gemini X Mission Image - Malaysia/Indonesia

The original caption reads: Photograph of Malaysia and Indonesia: Anambas Islands and South China Sea; taken during the Gemini X mission during orbit no. 32. GET time was 51:57 / GMT time was 2:18. Original m More

Air Force HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopters are used to rescue pilots downed in Vietnam or the South China Sea. Flown by the 3rd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group, the rescue craft cruises at speeds up to 155 mph and is capable of in-flight refueling

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saigon Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the aft missile launcher with test surface-to-air missiles aboard the heavy cruiser USS BOSTON (CA-69) during operations off the coast of Vietnam near the I Corps area. In the foreground are used ammunition cans

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen aboard the heavy cruiser USS BOSTON (CA-69) clean the barrel of a 5-inch/38-caliber DP Mark 32 gun after a firing mission off the coast of Vietnam near the I Corps area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Port quarter view of the oiler USS KENNEBEC (AO-36) off the coast of Vietnam

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lieutenant Junior Grade Larry Burke, second from left, discusses preventive maintenance with the flight crew aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael G. Hegland, left, a pilot, and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) 2nd Class (AMH2) Gery Contreras in the cockpit of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Lieutenant Commander Gregory Netzorg, left, pilot, and CHIEF Aviation Machinist's Mate (ADC) Gordon "Pappy" Jenkins in the cockpit of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael G. Jegland, a pilot, in the cockpit of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Lieutenant Junior Grade Larry Burke, right, talks to Aviation Machinist's Mate 1ST Class (AD1) Patterson, who is repairing the rotor blade engines of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Lieutenant Commander Gregory Netzorg, pilot, at the controls of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the deck of the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Lieutenant Commander Gregory Netzorg, left, a pilot, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class (AM1) Garland Hatley in the cockpit of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

CHIEF MASTER-at-Arms James Brown talks to some of the 55 Vietnamese refugees rescued from a fishing boat and brought aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

A chief boatswain's mate from the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) helps Vietnamese refugees maneuver their fishing boat alongside the ship. Fifty-five refugees were rescued by the SAN JOSE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CHIEF Warrant Officer 2 Daniel Gavin stands with some of the 55 Vietnamese refugees rescued from a fishing boat and brought aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (HM3) Marc L. Tourville holds a Vietnamese child as he stands with some of the 55 refugees rescued from a fishing boat and brought aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

A view looking down into the fishing boat carrying 55 Vietnamese refugees as it is maneuvered alongside the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) during rescue efforts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Chaplain (LT.) Jerry E. McNabb stands with some of the 55 Vietnamese refugees rescued from a fishing boat and brought aboard the combat stores ship USS San Jose (AFS-7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman from the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) helps Vietnamese refugees climb from their fishing boat up a Jacobs ladder to the deck of the ship. Fifty-five refugees were rescued

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman from the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) helps Vietnamese refugees climb from their fishing boat up a Jacobs ladder to the deck of the ship. Fifty-five refugees were rescued

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PETTY Officer 1ST Class (PO1) Tupuola stands with some of the 55 Vietnamese refugees rescued from a fishing boat and brought aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

CHIEF MASTER-at-Arms James Brown, front row, right, poses for a picture with some of the 55 Vietnamese refugees rescued from a fishing boat and brought aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7). Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BM2) John Morton, a member of the SAN JOSE crew, is standing directly behind Brown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

A Vietnamese child eats after being rescued from a fishing boat by the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7). Fifty-five refugees were rescued from the boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

A crewman from the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) helps Vietnamese refugees climb from their fishing boat up a Jacobs ladder to the deck of the ship. Fifty-five refugees were rescued

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (HM3) Marc Tourville stands with his arms around four of the 55 Vietnamese refugees rescued from a fishing boat by the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class (BM1) Rich Lee plays with a Vietnamese child aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7). The child is one of 55 refugees rescued from a fishing boat and brought aboard the SAN JOSE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

S02-10-590 - STS-002 - Earth observations taken during STS-2 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-2 mission from the space shuttle Columbia. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), STS-2, COLUMBIA (ORB More

S07-05-245 - STS-007 - Earth observations taken during STS-7 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-7 mission from the space shuttle Challenger. Internal waves, South China Sea. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS More

S02-10-592 - STS-002 - Earth observations taken during STS-2 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-2 mission from the space shuttle Columbia. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), STS-2, COLUMBIA (ORB More

Aerial starboard view of the attack submarine USS GRAYBACK (SS-574) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 S. Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

High angle stern view of the attack submarine USS GRAYBACK (SS 574) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 S. Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port bow view of the attack submarine USS GRAYBACK (SS-574)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 S. Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port quarter view of the attack submarine USS GRAYBACK (SS 574) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 S. Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) underway near Subic Bay, Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Quartermaster SEAMAN Apprentice (QMSA) George H. Quillen uses the gyro repeater on the bridge of the destroyer USS FIFE (DD 991) during operations near Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Fife (DD 991) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

Quartermaster 3rd Class (QM3) Ray B. Ortega and Lieutenant J. W. Sweet, ship's navigator, man the chart table on the bridge of the destroyer USS FIFE (DD 991) during operations near Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Fife (DD 991) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

Signalman 2nd Class (SM2) Paul Croser scans the water for hazards using the "Big Eyes" binoculars aboard the destroyer USS FIFE (DD 991), during operations near Subic Bay

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Fife (DD 991) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

GUNNER's Mate SEAMAN (GMGSN) William F. Miller positions the Mark 33 3-inch/.50 caliber twin mount aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH 10) during operations near Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tripoli (LPH 10) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Leslie S. Blevens troubleshoots a 400-hertz converter aboard the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991) during operators near Subic Bay, Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

GUNNER's Mate SEAMAN (GMGSN) William F. Miller positions the 3-inch/.50 caliber twin mount aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH 10) during operations near Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tripoli (LPH 10) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

A bow view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) underway near Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) underway near Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A flight deck crewman gives signals as a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265) prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) during exercise Team Spirit '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A tow tractor prepares to move a Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10). The TRIPOLI is participating in exercise Team Spirit '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Signalman 3rd Class (SM3) Steve Woods, using a signal searchlight, SM2 Ron Lindgren, using sound powered phones, and SM1 Mike Tullgren, center, practice sending messages from the tank landing ship USS FRESNO (LST-1182) to the dock landing ship USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) during exercise Team Spirit '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A flight deck crewman signals to a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) during exercise Team Spirit '82. The helicopter is from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

U.S. Marines exercise on the flight deck of the tank landing ship USS FRESNO (LST-1182) while en route to South Korea during exercise Team Spirit '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A U.S. Marine performs maintenance on a Marine truck aboard the tank landing ship USS FRESNO (LST-1182) during exercise Team Spirit '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Vietnamese refugees rest in their boat, as the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) (not visible) comes alongside

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Port bow view of a boat filled with Vietnamese refugees, as the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) (not visible) comes alongside

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen from the USS FOX (CG-33) prepare to hoist a female Vietnamese refugee aboard the guided missile cruiser

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vietnamese refugees rest as crewmen aboard the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) give them something to drink

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen from the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) hoist a female Vietnamese refugee overcome by exhaustion aboard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vietnamese refugees rest in their boat, as the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) (not visible) comes alongside

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

S09-33-1268 - STS-009 - Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation as seen by the STS-9 crew aboard the orbiter Columbia. Subject Terms: STS-9 EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) Date Taken: 11/28/1983 More

The frigate USS BRADLEY (FF 1041) prepares for target practice at the Tabones Target Range

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) underway prior to entering Manila Bay, Republic of the Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) underway prior to entering Manila Bay, Republic of the Philippines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The survivors of a simulated aircraft crash are hoisted aboard a Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force Westland Wessex helicopter during SAREX '83, a search and rescue exercise. The helicopter will transport them to a Hong Kong police boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SAREX '83 Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James Ferguson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

Pararescue specialists STAFF Sergeant John Heath, right, and AIRMAN First Class Jerry Sowles prepare their gear prior to their jump from an HC-130 Hercules aircraft during SAREX '83, a search and rescue training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SAREX '83 Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

An aerial port beam view of the Soviet Kara-class guided missile cruiser underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Soviet Kiev-class aircraft carrier Novorossiysk underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port beam view of the Soviet replenishment oiler BORIS CHILIKIN underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Vietnamese refugee and his son await rescue from their 35 foot fishing boat by the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). They were rescued 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after they had spent eight days at sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: LT. Carl R. Begy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vietnamese refugees are examined and processed aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). The 35 refugeees were rescued by the amphibious command ship 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after eight days at sea in a 35 foot fishing boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

A boat carrying 35 Vietnamese refugees comes along side the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The refugees were rescued 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after spending eight days at sea in a 35 foot fishing boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Steve Brown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MASTER at Arms First Class Jose Morillo holds a baby, one of 35 Vietnamese refugees rescued by the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. They had spend eight days at sea in a 35 foot fishing boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

35 Vietnamese refugees wait to be taken aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). They are being rescued from a 35 foot fishing boat 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after spending eight days at sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An infant sleeps in his father's arms after treatment by the ship's doctor aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). The amphibious command ship rescued 35 refugeees who had spent eight days at sea in a 35 foot fishing boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

MASTER at Arms First Class Larry Malvasi talks to Vietnamese refugees with interpreter SEAMAN Thomas Waddell, aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). The amphibious command ship rescued 35 refugeees 350 miles north of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after they had been at sea eight days in a 35 foot fishing boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

A life boat from the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) tows a Vietnamese fishing boat to the amphibious command ship. 35 Vietnamese refugeees were rescued 350 miles north of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after spending eight days at sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

35 Vietnamese refugees await rescue from their 35 foot fishing boat. They were rescued by the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after spending eight days at sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: LT. Carl R. Begy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A 35 foot fishing boat approaches the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). The BLUE RIDGE rescued 35 refugeees 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after they had spend eight days at sea in the boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vietnamese refugees wait to be taken aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). The 35 refugeees were rescued from a 35-foot fishing boat 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after spending eight days at sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A line is secured to a 35 foot fishing boat by the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) crewmen in a life boat. The amphibious command ship rescued 35 Vietnamese refugees 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after they had spend eight days at sea. They were transported to Hong Kong

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: LT Carl R. Begy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vietnamese refugees relax after processing aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). The 35 refugeees were rescued by the BLUE RIDGE 350 miles north of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after spending eight days at sea in a 35 foot fishing boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Vietnamese refugees prepare to come aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The refugees were rescued by the amphibious command ship 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after eight days at sea in a 35 foot fishing boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Franzen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MASTER at Arms First Class Larry Malvasi talks to Vietnamese refugees with interpreter SEAMAN Thomas Waddell, aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). The amphibious command ship rescued 35 refugeees 350 miles north of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after they had spend eight days at sea in a 35 foot fishing boat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Eggman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf is transported by ambulance to the emergency room at the station's hospital facilities. He is attended by AIRMAN First Class Daniel Volz, left. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

US Navy and US Air Force rescue personnel administer first-aid to Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf aboard an SH-3 Sea King helicopter. Patenkopf was rescued after his A-4 Skyhawk developed engine problems forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AIRMAN First Class Daniel Volz and a US Navy doctor check the tubes on crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Waack, left, and AIRMAN First Class Volz, right, work to stabilize and restrain crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf is taken from an ambulance for transport to Clark Air Base, Philippines, for further treatment. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Craft Release Status: Released to Public More

Crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf is transferred from the emergency room to a helicopter for transfer to the regional medical center at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Craft Release Status: Released to Public More

Crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf is transferred from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to an ambulance enroute to an emergency room at the station's hospital facility. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Craft Release Status: Released to Public More

Crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf is transferred from an SH-53 Sea King helicopter to a US Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron for medical evacuation to Cubi Point Naval Air Station, Philippines. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Waack and AIRMAN First Class Volz, right, restrain crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf while aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron. They are enroute to Cubi Point Naval Air Station, Philippines, where emergency medical facilities are available. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AIRMAN 1ST Class Daniel Volz, right, takes a blood pressure reading as LCDR Matthew Waack, center, checks crash victim LTJG Eric Patenkopf for abdominal injuries. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Waack, restrains crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf while his vital signs are taken. Patenkopf was rescued after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crash victim LT. j.g. Eric Patenkopf is transferred from an SH-3 Sea King helicopter to a C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron for medical evacuation at Cubi Point Naval Air Station, Philippines. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Navy pilot closes the door of a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter carrying crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf to the regional medical center at Clark Air Base, Philippines. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

A surgeon operates on crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Waack restrains crash victim Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Patenkopf while his vital signs are taken by AIRMAN First Class Daniel Volz. They are aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron and are enroute to Cubi Point Naval Air Station, Philippines, where emergency medical facilities are available. Patenkopf was rescued from the South China Sea after his A-4 Skyhawk aircraft developed engine problems, forcing him to eject

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files