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ARMED FORCES DAY 2000. SALUTING AMERICAS BEST 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1950 2000. In honor of the 50th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AMERICAS ARMED FORCES 1776-1976. HONOR AMERICA. AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL 1776-1976. In honor of the 26th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH ARMED FORCES DAY 1983. In honor of the 33rd Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

ARMED FORCES DAY 1984. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. In honor of the 34th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

1985 ARMED FORCES DAY. PRESERVING THE PEACE. In honor of the 35th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

KEEPING AMERICA FREE. ARMED FORCES DAY 1986. In honor of the 36th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SECURING THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY. ARMED FORCES DAY 1988. In honor of the 38th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PROUD TO SERVE. ARMED FORCES DAY 1990. In honor of the 40th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AMERICAS MILITARY-OUR NATIONS PRIDE. ARMED FORCES DAY 1992. DOD JOINT SERVICES OPEN HOUSE. In honor of the 42nd Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P More

PROUD PROFESSIONAL PREPARED. ARMED FORCES DAY 1993. In honor of the 43rd Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PEACE THROUGH READINESS. ARMED FORCES DAY 1994. In honor of the 44th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

FORCES FOR FREEDOM. ARMED FORCES DAY 1995. DOD OPEN HOUSE. In honor of the 45th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P More

AMERICAS ARMED FORCES: PILLARS OF FREEDOM. ARMED FORCES DAY NINETEEN NINETY SIX. DOD OPEN HOUSE. In honor of the 46th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P More

CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES DAY 1997. DOD Open House. In honor of the 47th Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P More

ARMED FORCES DAY 2001. In honor of the 51st Anniversary when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration was a result of the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy Adm. John B. Nathman speaks at a Ceremony held for the dis-establishment of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 31, 2006. The dis-establishment and renaming is part of a realignment of the functions of the two commands and streamlines the chain of command. Unification of the duties of the two commands in Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command clarifies and advances the process of providing a primary advocate and representative for Fleet personnel, training, requirements, maintenance and operational issues. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Michael Cole) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT Scene Came More

A U.S. Navy Chaplain gives the benediction at a Ceremony held for the dis-establishment of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 31, 2006. The dis-establishment and renaming is part of a realignment of the functions of the two commands and streamlines the chain of command. Unification of the duties of the two commands in Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command clarifies and advances the process of providing a primary advocate and representative for Fleet personnel, training, requirements, maintenance and operational issues. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Michael Cole) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Michael Cole, USN Release Status: More

U.S. Navy Adm. John B. Nathman (left) and former admirals of U.S. Navy Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command accept awards at a ceremony for the dis-establishment of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 31, 2006. The dis-establishment and renaming is part of a realignment of the functions of the two commands and streamlines the chain of command. Unification of the duties of the two commands in Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command clarifies and advances the process of providing a primary advocate and representative for Fleet personnel, training, requirements, maintenance and operational issues. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Navy Adm. John B. Nathman (left) and former admirals of U.S. Navy Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command accept awards at More

U.S. Navy Adm. John B. Nathman speaks at a Ceremony held for the dis-establishment of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 31, 2006. The dis-establishment and renaming is part of a realignment of the functions of the two commands and streamlines the chain of command. Unification of the duties of the two commands in Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command clarifies and advances the process of providing a primary advocate and representative for Fleet personnel, training, requirements, maintenance and operational issues. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Michael Cole) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT Scene Came More

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