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Photograph of American Troops during Final Amphibious Maneuvers on the North African coast

Photograph of American Troops during Final Amphibious Maneuvers on the...

Original caption: Invaders Hit the Shore in Invasion Maneuvers- American troops, carrying rifles and light fighting equipment, spring through the surf from Coast Guard-manned landing craft in final amphibious m... More

A D-8 Caterpillar Pulling a Small D-4 Out of Mud at Mile 52 Along the Ledo Road During Maintenance Work

A D-8 Caterpillar Pulling a Small D-4 Out of Mud at Mile 52 Along the ...

Photographs of American Military Activities Public domain photograph of excavation, bulldozer, land management, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Infantrymen Crossing a Belgian Farm near the Town of Habay-LA-Neuve

Photograph of Infantrymen Crossing a Belgian Farm near the Town of Hab...

Original caption: U.S. Infantrymen push their way across flat Belgian Farms near the town of Habay-La-Neuve, 9/12/44. 28th Division Photographs of American Military Activities

Official Portrait of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Charles W. Drake, taken at San Diego, California (CA), 1945. 1LT Drake is a World War II (WWII) Ace Pilot credited with 5 kills. A photograph of a US Navy F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft hangs in the background. (Exact date shot unknown)

Official Portrait of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Cha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Photograph of Hiroshima after Atomic Bomb

Photograph of Hiroshima after Atomic Bomb

Photographs Used In The Report Effects of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan

Photograph of Major General Norman Cota Presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Corporal John H. Reese, Corporal Harry D. McMahan and Tec 5 Ernest Geibel

Photograph of Major General Norman Cota Presenting the Bronze Star Med...

Original caption: Lahr, Germany. Major General D. Cota, CG, 28th Division, U.S. First Army, Presents the Bronze Star Medal to L. to R., Cpl. John H. Reese of Brigham City, Utah; CPL Harry D. McMahan of Federals... More

DE-537 USS Rizzi - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

DE-537 USS Rizzi - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

This photograph shows the DE-537 USS Rizzi, which has a 306 geared turbine, and was built by Boston Navy Yard. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Photograph of the U.S.S. Missouri as It Enters Tokyo Bay for the Surrender Ceremony

Photograph of the U.S.S. Missouri as It Enters Tokyo Bay for the Surre...

General Photographic File of the Department of Navy Public domain photograph of Imperial Japan, Japanese empire, during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

USS Mason at Boston Navy Yard - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

USS Mason at Boston Navy Yard - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...

Original caption: First Predominately Negro Ship. Commissioned U.S.S. Mason, Boston Navy Yard. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964] - [FRA-8692 through FRA-8697]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964] - [FRA-8692 through FRA-8697]

An air-to-air left side view of four B-24 Liberator aircraft in formation. The B-24 was built for World War II combat

An air-to-air left side view of four B-24 Liberator aircraft in format...

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

The full length view of the Chamael memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicting the 2nd Marine Division during World War II and the hoisting of the flag over Pirate Fort, Tripoli 1805. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The full length view of the Chamael memorial stained glass window in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Reginald D. Brooks ... More

A bulldozer is used to remove ruins of bunkers which were demolished after World War II

A bulldozer is used to remove ruins of bunkers which were demolished a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zweibrucken Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John M. Laws Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) place chocks against the wheels of a T-6 trainer aircraft being used to simulate a World War II dive bomber for the Paramount Studios film "Winds of War"

Crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) place cho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Aerial view of "Hercules" seaplane built by Howard Hughes during the closing months of World War II. Designed to carry large loads safe from German U-boats, advances in anti-submarine warfare made the plane obsolete before it was completed. It was flown by Hughes once, for about a mile, in 1947. It is expected to go on public display late this year

Aerial view of "Hercules" seaplane built by Howard Hughes during the c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert G. Swan Release Status: Released to ... More

Crew members of the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), disembark from their ship for the last time during the combined decommissioning and transfer ceremony. After decommissioning, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed the TCG YUCETEPE (D-345). The ORLECK is the last World War II era destroyer in the Pacific Fleet

Crew members of the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), disembark from thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Turkish sailors board the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D-345) for the first time. The YUCETEPE, formerly the USS ORLECK (DD 886), is being decommissioned by the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish Navy in a combined ceremony. The ORLECK is the last World War II era destroyer in the Pacific Fleet

Turkish sailors board the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D-345) for the first...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Artwork: "Port En Bessin, Normandy" Artist: Dwight C. Shepler #152

Artwork: "Port En Bessin, Normandy" Artist: Dwight C. Shepler #152

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

Artwork: "Return to Normandy". Artist: James Elyea, US Air Force Art Collection

Artwork: "Return to Normandy". Artist: James Elyea, US Air Force Art C...

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

Spectators watch during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Spectators watch during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division stand in formation during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division stand in formation during a cer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A World War II veteran attends a ceremony at Omaha Beach commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A World War II veteran attends a ceremony at Omaha Beach commemorating...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Senator Robert Dole, Republican, Kansas, speaks during a ceremony commemorating the liberation of Rome by the 1ST Special Service Force during World War II

Senator Robert Dole, Republican, Kansas, speaks during a ceremony comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A soldier of the 82nd Airborne Division photographs a sunken World War II barge on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A soldier of the 82nd Airborne Division photographs a sunken World War...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arromanches Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

US Army squad leaders are briefed on their roles during D-day battle re-enactment. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

US Army squad leaders are briefed on their roles during D-day battle r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A retired 101st Airborne Division general officer attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Madison Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A retired 101st Airborne Division general officer attends a wreath-lay...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division carries his parachute after a jump during the 40th anniversary celebration of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division carries his parachute afte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Belford Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

US and French soldiers march in formation during a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach during the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe. (SUBSTANDARD)

US and French soldiers march in formation during a wreath-laying cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A British paratrooper instructs members of the 82nd Airborne Division on safety procedures for jumping from a balloon. The Soldiers will jump from the balloon while practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A British paratrooper instructs members of the 82nd Airborne Division ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison listen to the description of a battle that took place in the town. They they are visiting the area on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison listen to the description of a ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison listen as Colonel (COL) Bob Piper, a retired World War II veteran, describes a battle that tool place in the town. They are visiting the area on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison listen as Colonel (COL) Bob Piper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers listen to a briefing prior to putting on their gear for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers listen to a briefing p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Dignitaries participate in a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Dignitaries participate in a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers file out of a building before boading an aircraft for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers file out of a building before boad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A British paratrooper assists a member of the 82nd Airborne Division with his equipment prior to boading an aircraft for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A British paratrooper assists a member of the 82nd Airborne Division w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, far right, shakes hands with a World War II veteran on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe. They are attending a re-enactment of the 82nd Airbornd Division's jump into the town

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, far right, shakes hands with a Wo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

The French flag is raised at Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

The French flag is raised at Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemorati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

World leaders, including President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Queen Elizabeth of England, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, King Olav of Norway, King Baudouin of Belgium, Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and French President Francois Mitterrand attend a ceremony at Omaha Beach commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

World leaders, including President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Queen Eliza...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AIRMAN 1ST Class Lisa Cutrer adjusts the controls of an X-ray machine while treating a Pines Hotel fire victim at the Regional Medical Center. Over 200 World War II veterans and their families were staying at the hotel in Baguio while attending a reunion commemorating the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Philippines

AIRMAN 1ST Class Lisa Cutrer adjusts the controls of an X-ray machine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. David N. Craft Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for their heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Former members of the Guam Combat Patrol, established in October, 1944, and disbanded in August, 1946, await presentation of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal during a Veteran's Day memorial service at Skinner Plaza

Former members of the Guam Combat Patrol, established in October, 1944...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar. These men were Carr`s shipmates

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

GEN Robert D. Russ, commander, Tactical Air Command (TAC), and CHIEF MSGT Douglas A. Hassler, left, senior enlisted advisor, Air Defense TAC (ADTAC), uncase the colors at the reactivation of the 1ST Air Force (1ST AF). Behind them are Royal Canadian Air Force LGEN Pablo McKenzie of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), and John Ferrara, a member of the 1ST AF before World War II. The 1ST AF will assume the mission of ADTAC, which is being dissolved

GEN Robert D. Russ, commander, Tactical Air Command (TAC), and CHIEF M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Watson Release Status: Released ... More

Artwork: "Village Near Camp," World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Village Near Camp," World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US...

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

Artwork: "India," World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "India," World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Co...

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

An air-to-air right front view of a replica of a Japanese World War II era Val dive bomber aircraft flying in an air show during the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles,"a convention commemorating spectacular achievements in the free world's aerospace development

An air-to-air right front view of a replica of a Japanese World War II...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Las Vegas State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

An air-to-air left right front view of a replica of a Japanese World War II Val Type 99 bomber during an air show held for the Air Force Association's "Gathering of Eagles," a convention commemorating spectacular achievements in the free world's aerospace development

An air-to-air left right front view of a replica of a Japanese World W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Indian Springs Auxiliary Field State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mike Haggerty Release Status: R... More

The plaque aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) marking the spot where the treaty ending World War II was signed

The plaque aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) marking the spot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D.P Flynn Release Status: Releas... More

Artwork: "Community Life," China, World War II- Artist: John G. Hanlen

Artwork: "Community Life," China, World War II- Artist: John G. Hanlen

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

A left front view of a World War II PBJ-1J (B-25J)"Pacific Princess"during a historic aircraft air show

A left front view of a World War II PBJ-1J (B-25J)"Pacific Princess"du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the submarine BOWFIN (SS-287). This World War II memorial ship is on display near the USS ARIZONA Memorial Visitors Center

A starboard bow view of the submarine BOWFIN (SS-287). This World War ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Charlton Heston expresses a point while visiting the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26). The BELKNAP and other U.S. Navy vessels are visiting Cannes during the July 4th celebration sponsored by the United Services Organization (USO) at the Cannes Film Festival Hall. Festival events include a parade of World War II vehicles, a concert for residents and visitors and a gala dinner-dance for special guests

Charlton Heston expresses a point while visiting the guided missile cr...

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

An American sailor waves the French flag from a jeep in a parade of authentic World War II vehicles during Festival American, a French and United Services Organization (USO) celebration of Independence Day. Festival events also include a concert for residents and visitors and a gala dinner-dance for special guests

An American sailor waves the French flag from a jeep in a parade of au...

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

A line of World War II-era bombs are staged on the flight deck of the training aircraft carrier USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16) during filming of the ABC-TV movie "War and Remembrance." An SNJ Texan aircraft, left and an F4F Wildcat aircraft are in the background

A line of World War II-era bombs are staged on the flight deck of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC (Sw) Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Pu... More

U.S. Navy veterans of World War II, calling themselves "Tin Can Sailors", line up behind an identifying banner in front of the National Archives Building during the dedication ceremonies for the U.S. Navy Memorial

U.S. Navy veterans of World War II, calling themselves "Tin Can Sailor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Adams Release Status: Released t... More

US Navy submariners from World War II attend the dedication ceremonies for the US Navy Memorial

US Navy submariners from World War II attend the dedication ceremonies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Russ Egnor Release Status: Released t... More

Thomas C. Griffin, one of Doolittle's Raiders, receives his POW/MIA medal for service in World War II from Major General Alexander K. Davidson, commander, 22nd Air Force, Military Airlift Command

Thomas C. Griffin, one of Doolittle's Raiders, receives his POW/MIA me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Post Grad School, Monterey State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Michael E. Best Relea... More

Visitors examine an E-1 Tracer and other aircraft near the island of the Aircraft Carrier USS YORKTOWN (CV 10), at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Decommissioned in 1970, the World War II carrier has been on display at the museum since its opening in 1974

Visitors examine an E-1 Tracer and other aircraft near the island of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Scott Allen, USN Release Status: R... More

President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush and an Italian dignitary stand during a ceremony at Sicily-Rome America Cemetery honoring US military personnel killed during the World War II fight for southern Italy in 1943-44

President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush and an Italian dignitary s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nettuno Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David Greitzer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A view of a portion of the Normandy American Cemetery. The cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach, one of the beaches used by Allied forces for the invasion of France during World War II

A view of a portion of the Normandy American Cemetery. The cemetery ov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Perry Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet navy color guard stands at attention during a cerremony for US World War II dead, at Hampton National Cemetery. The Slava Class Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Sovremenny Class Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are making the first-ever Soviet naval visit to a US military port

A Soviet navy color guard stands at attention during a cerremony for U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Scott M. Allen, USN Release Status: Release... More

Captain (CAPT) Robert Sutton, commanding officer of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51), reenlists three of his crew members on the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Captain (CAPT) Robert Sutton, commanding officer of the Aegis guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) demonstrate firefighting equipment for their Soviet hosts. KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill call to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) demons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Rotors folded, an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter sits on the deck of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), while sailors manning the rails observe their counterparts on the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA. KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Rotors folded, an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter sits on the deck of the gu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Members of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet band and the US SIxth Fleet band mix during the goodwill visit of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

Members of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet band and the US SIxth Fleet band...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Sailors on an American warship observe a Soviet Tarantul III class missile corvette underway. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American naval vessels since World War II

Sailors on an American warship observe a Soviet Tarantul III class mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Behind a line of smiling Soviet Sailors, the throng on the dock waves its greeting to the visiting American warships. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American naval vessels since World War II

Behind a line of smiling Soviet Sailors, the throng on the dock waves ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

The Sixth Fleet chaplain gives communion at a mass during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by U.S. warships since World War II

The Sixth Fleet chaplain gives communion at a mass during the goodwill...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Copy image of an aerial view of US Navy (USN) and allied vessels underway in parade formation during Pacific Exercise (PACEX) '89. This formation shows some of the vessels participating in the largest gathering of allied naval forces since World War II (WWII)

Copy image of an aerial view of US Navy (USN) and allied vessels under...

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

World War II veteran Bessie Robinson, a resident of the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, relaxes in the home's recreation room. Robinson was one of the first black members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps

World War II veteran Bessie Robinson, a resident of the U.S. Soldiers'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release Sta... More

A British World War II veteran attends a ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

A British World War II veteran attends a ceremony aboard the nuclear-p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Michael J. Fiedler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

ADM Charles R. Larson, left, commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and ADM Gennadiy Khvatov, commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, walk down the stairs at the foot of a memorial during a wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. The ceremony is being held to honor those members of the U.S. Merchant Marine who died while delivering supplies to the Soviet Union during World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

ADM Charles R. Larson, left, commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Poche Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A left side view of the World War II F8F-1 Bearcat aircraft parked on the flight line with other aircraft during a Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) reunion

A left side view of the World War II F8F-1 Bearcat aircraft parked on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Trombecky Release Status... More

U.S. Navy officers stand beside wreaths representing the four Japanese aircraft carriers and the one U.S. carrier lost during the World War II Battle of Midway. The wreaths will be committed to the sea during a ceremony being held aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) to commemorate the battle

U.S. Navy officers stand beside wreaths representing the four Japanese...

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

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft Heavenly Body and In The Mood stand ready on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-61). The B-25s are being 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 attack on the Japanese mainland

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft Heavenly Body ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez 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 as In The Mood, another B-25, stands in the background on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-61). The B-25s are being 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 attack on the Japanese mainland

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft Heavenly Body ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Chaplains hold candles during a memorial service honoring the four chaplains who lost their lives when the merchant ship S.S. Dorchester sank during World War II. The ceremony commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dorchester's sailing from Pier 11, Staten Island, N.Y

Chaplains hold candles during a memorial service honoring the four cha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Cw03 Ed Bailey Release Status: Relea... More

Micky Axton poses in front of an AT-6 at the Confederate Air Force American Airpower Heritage Museum. Ms. Axton was 23 when she joined the Women's Air Force Service Pilots Program (WASP). She flew BT-13s, AT-6s and Cessna UC78s as a tow target pilot during World War II

Micky Axton poses in front of an AT-6 at the Confederate Air Force Ame...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Midland State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. John Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public ... More

(Left to right) Builder Third Class (BU3) David Bevier, MASTER at Arms First Class (MA1) Rick Garza and Construction Electrician Constructionman (CECN) Richard Daniel, all from Navy Mobile Contruction Battalion 3 (NMCB-3), retrieve World War Two artifacts and bottles from the jungle overgrowth near the old Japanese prisoner of war camp area on Orote Point, Naval Station Guam. The work is being done in preparation for next year's observation of the 50th anniversary of Guam's WWII liberation

(Left to right) Builder Third Class (BU3) David Bevier, MASTER at Arms...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 John Gay, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

In preparation for next year's observation of the 50th anniversary of Guam's World War Two liberation, Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 (NMCB-3) clear a historic area at Orote Point, Naval Station Guam. The rock staircase was built near Sumay by Japanese prisoners of war in 1944-46 after American forces had recaptured the island in July of 1944. The prisoners dedicated the stairway to the Emperor of Imperial Japan Hirohito

In preparation for next year's observation of the 50th anniversary of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 John Gay, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Retired MAJ. GEN. Walter Churchill (Fifth Marine Field Depot) addresses the audience during the 50th anniversary Ceremony of the Liberation of Guam during World War II

Retired MAJ. GEN. Walter Churchill (Fifth Marine Field Depot) addresse...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT W.C. Prados, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A right rear view of an SNJ Texan aircraft, in a 1944 paint scheme, parked on the tarmac. The aircraft is taking part in Freedom Flight America; a flight of vintage aircraft en route to New York City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two

A right rear view of an SNJ Texan aircraft, in a 1944 paint scheme, pa...

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: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

A view of the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in honor of all American aviators who lsot their lives in service during World War Two. The wreath was presented by members of the Freedom Flight America during a stop over at Andrews AFB. The ceremony is on the lower level during renovation of the amphitheater

A view of the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status... More

B-25s fly over Waikiki Beach during the parade of ships and planes commemorating the 50th anniversary of World War II

B-25s fly over Waikiki Beach during the parade of ships and planes com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sr. AMN. Christopher J .Matthews Release... More

GEN. John G. Lorber, Commander USPACOM, and his wife, greet President William Jefferson Clinton upon his arrival for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of World War II

GEN. John G. Lorber, Commander USPACOM, and his wife, greet President ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sr. AMN. Christopher J .Matthews Release... More

President William Jefferson Clinton shakes hands with members of the 15th Civil Engineering Squadron at the ceremonies to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II

President William Jefferson Clinton shakes hands with members of the 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher Matthews, USAF Release S... More

Secretary of the Air Force Sheila Widnall is briefed on operations at the Army's Central Identification Laboratory. She is here to participate in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II

Secretary of the Air Force Sheila Widnall is briefed on operations at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sr. AMN. Christopher J .Matthews Release... More

A Royal Air Force C-130 parked on the ramp with C-130's from other countries, prepares for the launch of three formations of 57 C-130's for Big Drop III Exercise, the largest peacetime single day airdrop since World War II

A Royal Air Force C-130 parked on the ramp with C-130's from other cou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BIG DROP III Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

A view of the old flight line at the air base with the eight original hangars. This section of the base was attacked by Japanese naval air forces on 7 December 1941 which led to Americas entry into World War II. The facilities are still in use today

A view of the old flight line at the air base with the eight original ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery (USN Ret) Release Stat... More

A new Civil Engineering Complex at the North Gate is being constructed. The new complex will replace the World War II era buildings which the Civil Engineers now occupy

A new Civil Engineering Complex at the North Gate is being constructed...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Goodfellow Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Donna Martin Release Statu... More

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 28 approaches the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 28 approaches the beach on D-Day d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle breaks through the surf zone during the D-Day assault for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle breaks through the surf zone during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter patrols the sky over the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter patrols the sky over the beach on D-Day...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter patrols the sky on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter patrols the sky on D-Day during Exerci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Seen from the shore, USS DENVER (LPD 9) sits off the coast of Camp Pendleton on D-day of Exercsie KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Seen from the shore, USS DENVER (LPD 9) sits off the coast of Camp Pen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Part of the tent city erected by 43rd Airlift Wing personnel as seen from across the taxiway at Camp Mackall Army Air Field (AAF), North Carolina. Camp Mackall is located south of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 52 miles from Pope Air Force Base. The Field was one of the primary bases used for training the airborne and glider forces used in such operations as the D-Day Invasion in Europe in 1944

Part of the tent city erected by 43rd Airlift Wing personnel as seen f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GRYPHON WARRIOR 99-01 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Pictured here re (L-R) US Senator Phil Gramm, Republican from Texas, SGT Hatcher and Lieutenant General Leon LaPorte, Commander of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood. SGT Hatcher is displaying his Bronze Star Certificate

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in

Historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in

Historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the European theater victory in World War II, May 8, 2015. More... More

Vintage World War II-era aircraft flies through the

Vintage World War II-era aircraft flies through the

Vintage World War II-era aircraft flies through the air during the "Tora! Tora! Tora!" aerial demonstration by the Commemorative Air Force for the 2010 Airpower Over The Midwest Airshow, Sept. 11, at Scott Air ... More

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