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Brigade at entrance to Peronne, France, blown up by the Germans in an attempt to halt advance of British troops

Brigade at entrance to Peronne, France, blown up by the Germans in an ...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, with Their Son Steve, upon the President's Return to the White House following the Assassination Attempt by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme

Photograph of President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, with Th...

This photograph depicts President and Mrs. Ford, with their son Steve, surrounded by Secret Service agents and the press on the South Portico of the White House. It was taken upon the President's return home ... More

Portrait of Technical Sergeant Joel Columbus Mayo, United States Air Force, killed in the attempt to rescue the US hostages from Iran

Portrait of Technical Sergeant Joel Columbus Mayo, United States Air F...

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 firefighter from the 3rd Civil Engineering Squadron uses a pike/pull to remove rubble from the U.S. Facilities 3rd Supply Squadron covered storage area 11A in an attempt to extinguish underlying flames. Damages were estimated to be $3 million

A firefighter from the 3rd Civil Engineering Squadron uses a pike/pull...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Daniel C. Perez Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

American and Filipino firefighters from the 3rd Civil Engineering Squadron fire department man hoses in an attempt to contain the fire engulfing the U.S. Facilities 3rd Supply Squadron covered storage area 11A. Damages were estimated to be $3 million

American and Filipino firefighters from the 3rd Civil Engineering Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Daniel C. Perez Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Soldiers use a Leopard armored recovery vehicle to attempt to offload an M60A1 main battle tank that has fallen off a flatbed railroad car during Exercise REFORGER'85

Soldiers use a Leopard armored recovery vehicle to attempt to offload ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL) Scene Camera Operator: Bram De Jong Release Status: Released t... More

Airmen from the 501st Tactical Missile Wing paint over protest statements painted on the hangar door of the base Operations Training Facility. The damage was done by protesters who are camped outside the base and occasionally attempt to disrupt base operations. The 501st Tactical Missile Wing which maintains and deploys ground launched cruise missiles

Airmen from the 501st Tactical Missile Wing paint over protest stateme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Greenham Common Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Pilots from the 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron (19th TFS) take part in a briefing prior to a competition in which they will attempt to break the record for the total number of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft sorties flown in one day.  The 19th TFS pilots pl

Pilots from the 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron (19th TFS) take part in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas, USAF Release... More

An AIRMAN makes an entry on an aircraft status board during a competition in which 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron (19th TFS) pilots and members of the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Unit will attempt to break the record for the total number of F-16 sorties flo

An AIRMAN makes an entry on an aircraft status board during a competit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas, USAF Release... More

A second baseman fumbles in his attempt to field the ball during a T-ball game at the naval air station.  Volunteers from the station host youth activities as part of their community involvement program

A second baseman fumbles in his attempt to field the ball during a T-b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Members of the 3rd Security Police Squadron and the Army's 25th Infantry Division (Light) stand near an M1038 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as they prepare to set up an observation post near the base perimeter. U.S. Army troops that were in the Philippines for an exercise have been called upon to augment base security forces as the Filipino government fights to put down a coup attempt by rebel factions within the nation's armed forces

Members of the 3rd Security Police Squadron and the Army's 25th Infant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

S49-214-017 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-214-017 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: EVA Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (solid red stripe) standing on the RMS end effector, with the INTELSAT capture bar, is in contact with INTELSAT but ... More

S49-214-006 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-214-006 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: EVA Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (solid red stripe) standing on the RMS end effector, with the INTELSAT capture bar, several feet away from the satel... More

S49-36-004 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-36-004 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt. Scenes show several detailed views, taken from the aft flight deck, of EVA Mission Special... More

S49-37-031 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-37-031 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenes of the single crew member EVA INTELSAT capture attempt showing Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (single red stripe) standing on the RMS end effect... More

S49-214-015 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-214-015 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: EVA Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (solid red stripe) standing on the RMS end effector, with the INTELSAT capture bar, just inches away from the satell... More

Lava from the erupting Mount Etna flows down a slope at night as it heads toward the town of Zafferana Etnea. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel are in the area in an attempt to stem the volcano's flow and minimize destruction to the town as part of Operation Hot Rock. The military personnel are using 8,000-pound concrete blocks in an effort to divert the flow of lava away from the town

Lava from the erupting Mount Etna flows down a slope at night as it he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOT ROCK Base: Sicily Country: Italy(ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Laurie Beers Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A fire rages through the vents of a simulated flight deck at the Naval Technical Training Center, Treasure Island as, in the background, Damage Control "A" School students attempt to extinguish the blaze

A fire rages through the vents of a simulated flight deck at the Naval...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Geoffrey L. England Release Status: Rele... More

An aerial view of the decommissioned aircraft carrier SARATOGA (CV-60) being held against the pier at the naval station by six Navy and commercial tugs. High winds prevented a safe departure on May 22nd. Another attempt on May 23rd was also scrubbed due to high winds. The carrier was finally moved out of port on June 1ST to commence the tow to the Philadelphia Naval Base

An aerial view of the decommissioned aircraft carrier SARATOGA (CV-60)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christian M. Viera Release Status:... More

STS076-339-024 - STS-076 - Crewmember activity and de-orbit preparations for second and successful attempt

STS076-339-024 - STS-076 - Crewmember activity and de-orbit preparatio...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-76 Mission Specialists Linda Godwin, Michael ``Rich`` Clifford and Ron Sega prepare a meal in the middeck. Subject Terms: STS-76, ATLANTIS (ORBITER... More

Fire Crew Captain Bob Harvey of the California (CA) Department of Forestry, Salt Creek, CA, stands near the city limits sign of Meridian, CA. Harvey and his crew are in Meridian in an attempt to save the small town from the rising flood waters of the Sacramento River

Fire Crew Captain Bob Harvey of the California (CA) Department of Fore...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colusa State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Moore, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

Inmates from the Parlin Fork Prison Facility in Fort Bragg, CA, fill sandbags in the small northern California (CA) town of Meridian, near Beale Air Force Base. The inmates were brought in by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in an attempt to save the town from the rising flood waters of the Sacramento River

Inmates from the Parlin Fork Prison Facility in Fort Bragg, CA, fill s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Meridian State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Moore, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Gerald Hoffler awaits his turn as STAFF Sergeant WIlliam Aquino manually hammers an anchor into the rock hard sand, in attempt to secure a satellite dish from the harsh sand and wind storms in Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq

SENIOR AIRMAN Gerald Hoffler awaits his turn as STAFF Sergeant WIlliam...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Frank Rizzo Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A Member of 51st Security Forces Squadron with a modified Remington 870 shotgun takes down a terrorist in the 51st Fighter Wing headquarters building in an attempt to gain control of the building during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

A Member of 51st Security Forces Squadron with a modified Remington 87...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

Members of the Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company (Technical Rescue) gather for final instructions before entering the Pentagon for a search for bodies on 12 September 2001. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew a circuitous route returning to Washington and impacting the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building. Firefighters fought the fire through the night

Members of the Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P... More

Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company (Technical Rescue) engineers and civilian Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel inside the Pentagon searching for bodies or survivors on September 12, 2001. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew a circuitous route returning to Washington and impacting the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building. Firefighters fought the fire through the night. (SUBSTANDARD)

Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company (Technical Resc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P... More

On roof, a crew of military and civilian members prepare to unfurl a Garrison Flag, largest authorized for military, near damaged area of Pentagons east wall. The flag, from US Army Band at Fort Myers, Virginia, will be a backdrop for US President George W. Bushs visit to impact site. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, n flew it into Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on ground. Firefighters fought fire through night. The Pentagon was third target by four hijacked aircraft,...

On roof, a crew of military and civilian members prepare to unfurl a G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: On the roof, a crew of military and civilian members prepare to unfurl a Garrison Flag, the largest authorized for the military,... More

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the Turk Harb-ic Labor Union display their sorrow for the Americans over the recent terrorist attacks by placing flowers at the 39th Wing Headquarters flagpole. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. As a sign of sympathy, the labor union wore black ribbons on their arms

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the Turk Harb-ic L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

An overall aerial view, two days later, of the impact point on the Pentagon where the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200 entered, breaking up in the process. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamentalist Islamic Muslims, hijacked Flight 77 from Dulles International Airport just outside Washington DC. About 9:30 AM they flew the aircraft and 64 passengers into the side of the Pentagon. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five "rings," in that section, that circle the building. That section of the Pentagon was in the finishing stages of a renovation program to re-enforce...

An overall aerial view, two days later, of the impact point on the Pen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An overall aerial view, two days later, of the impact point on the Pentagon where the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a B... More

Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15, 2001 to view the area where their loved ones perished in a terrorist attack. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamentalist Islamic Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200, from Dulles International Airport just outside Washington DC. About 9:30 AM they flew the aircraft and 64 passengers into the side of the Pentagon. The Pentagon attack followed a similar attack, two hijacked passenger planes flown into the twin towers of the New York World Trade Center, on the same day, in what is being called the worst terrorist attack...

Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15, 2001 to view the ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15, 2001 to view the area where their loved ones perished in a terrorist attack.... More

As rescue and recovery operations continue, family members gather to visit the Pentagon on September 15th, to view area where their loved ones perished in a terrorist attack. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamentalist Islamic Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200, from Dulles International Airport just outside Washington DC. About 9:30 AM they flew the aircraft and 64 passengers into the side of the Pentagon. The Pentagon attack followed a similar attack, two hijacked passenger planes flown into the twin towers of the New York World Trade Center, on the same day, in...

As rescue and recovery operations continue, family members gather to v...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As rescue and recovery operations continue, family members gather to visit the Pentagon on September 15th, to view area where t... More

First Sergeant (1SG) Ray Gould, (left), USA, Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company (Technical Rescue) and Airports Authority fighter Liedke look over the damage on the inside of the Pentagons C ring. The hole before them is where the airliners mass stopped its forward movement. The morning of September 11th, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then deliberately impacted the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building. Firefighters fought the...

First Sergeant (1SG) Ray Gould, (left), USA, Military District of Wash...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: First Sergeant (1SG) Ray Gould, (left), USA, Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company (Technical Rescue) and Airpo... More

Civilian Frank Kacvinsky, Model and Exhibit Maker, Training Support Center, modifies a bracket for the Centauro B1 (8 x 8) wheeled tank destroyer. The bracket was shortened in an attempt to correct foresight alignment irregularities

Civilian Frank Kacvinsky, Model and Exhibit Maker, Training Support Ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Elaine L. Wa... More

Civilian Frank Kacvinsky, Model and Exhibit Maker, Training Support Center, modifies a bracket for the Centauro B1 (8 x 8) wheeled tank destroyer. The bracket was shortened in an attempt to correct foresight alignment irregularities

Civilian Frank Kacvinsky, Model and Exhibit Maker, Training Support Ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Elaine L. Wa... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Timothy Ussery (left), with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, Fiscal Budget Technician, USMC Lance Corporal (LCPL) Kenneth Kirby, DASF chief, both Marines with Combat Service Support Detachment 23 (CSSD), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp LeJeune, North Carolina (NC), and US Navy (USN) Hospitalman Second Class (HM2) Gonsorcik (on ground), CSSD 23, attempt to complete an obstacle on the Leadership Reaction Course during a routine field exercise at Ft. Stewart, Georgia (GA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Timothy Ussery (left), with a 5....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: CSSD 23 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Amber Ca... More

Members of the Army Reserve 1008th Quarter MASTER Company attempt to get some help for a victim at a decontamination site run by elements of the Army Reserve 357th, 366th, and 401st Chemical Companies.  This is one of many activities in support of Operation Red Dragon, a joint civilian-military exercise to test coordinated response to a simulated nuclear and chemical bomb attack at Fort McCoy, Wis., from June 23, 2005 to June 24, 2005.  (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Brian D. Lehnhardt) (Released)

Members of the Army Reserve 1008th Quarter MASTER Company attempt to g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RED DRAGON Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAR S... More

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA  October 25, 2005 -- A helicoptor lowers the crypt it rescued from the Louisiana brush where Hurricane Rita's storm surge deposited it, hundreds of feet from its shallow grave in Bancker Cemetary. Unidentified coffins are being taken to the morgue in an attempt to identify their bodies.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A helicoptor lower...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

SGT. 1ST Class Cortes receives his Spur candidate name, luck of the draw, from a spur holder in his attempt to earn spurs. He is from 1ST Armored Division, 1ST U.S. Cavalry Regiment and are participating in a Spur Ride held April 3 and 4, 2006 in Buedingen Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Greeson) (Released)

SGT. 1ST Class Cortes receives his Spur candidate name, luck of the dr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Buedingen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Martin Greeson, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Mahmudiyah Police Officers and soldiers from the 21st Military Police Company, 382nd Military Police Battalion, 49th Military Police Brigade, 16th Airborne Corps, observe, while one of the officers attempt to repair a broken generator. Soldiers from 16th Airborne Corps are armed with 9mm pistols and M4 carbine weapons with attached grenade launchers. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Timothy W. Story) (Released)

Mahmudiyah Police Officers and soldiers from the 21st Military Police ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mahmudiya Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: SPC Timothy W. Story, USA Release Status: Released to ... More

Soldiers from the 21st Military Police Company, 382nd Military Police Battalion, 49th Military Police Brigade, 16th Airborne Corps, attempt to fix a broken generator at the Mahmudiyah Police Station.  In the foreground, Iraqi locals look on. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Timothy W. Story) (Released)

Soldiers from the 21st Military Police Company, 382nd Military Police ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mahmudiya Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: SPC Timothy W. Story, USA Release Status: Released to ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Binghampton, N. Y. , October 4, 2011 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees (DAE) advise homeowner Anne Olsen on the FEMA registration process. The Community Relations specialists (CR) deploy to communities in an attempt to provide a face to face connection, or to answer any questions regarding disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Binghampton, N. Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: CR and a homeowner Production Date: 10/04/2011 Caption: Binghampton, N. Y. , October 4, 2011 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees (DAE) advise homeowner Anne ... More

Pilot Kevin Kochersberger rides the Experimental Aviation Association's (EAA) 1903 Wright flyer reproduction down the 180 foot rail in his first attempt to reenact the "12 seconds that changed the world" during the Centennial of Flight celebration at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (NC), December 17, 2003. The prevailing winds that brought the brothers to Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments weren't on hand at the Centennial of flight celebration. Despite two attempts between storm fronts the EAA crew was only able to get their 1903 Wright flyer reproduction about six inches off its rail before crashing at the end before a crowd of some 34,000 aviation enthusiasts

Pilot Kevin Kochersberger rides the Experimental Aviation Association'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kitty Hawk State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

Photograph of Jack and Steve Ford Meeting President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty on the White House Lawn following Their Arrival after the  Assassination Attempt on the President by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme

Photograph of Jack and Steve Ford Meeting President Gerald Ford and Fi...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph of US government, White House, Office of President of the United States of America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of First Lady Betty Ford and President Gerald Ford inside Air Force One after Sara Jane Moore's  Assassination Attempt

Photograph of First Lady Betty Ford and President Gerald Ford inside A...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph related to airlines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter approaches the MGM Grand Hotel as firefighters attempt to control a fire in the hotel

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter approaches the MGM Grand Hotel as firefigh...

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

American and Filipino firefighters from the 3rd Civil Engineering fire department man hoses in an attempt to contain the fire engulfing the US Facilities 3rd Supply Squadron covered storage area 11A. Damages were estimated to be three million dollars

American and Filipino firefighters from the 3rd Civil Engineering fire...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Daniel C. Perez Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

American and Filipino firefighters from the 3rd Civil Engineering fire department man hoses in an attempt to contain the fire engulfing the U.S. Facilities 3rd Supply Squadron covered storage area 11A. Damages were estimated to be $3 million

American and Filipino firefighters from the 3rd Civil Engineering fire...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Daniel C. Perez Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Marines attempt to get some sleep while seated next to military vehicles parked in the cargo hold of a C-141B Starlifter aircraft during a joint Air Force/Marine Corps exercise.  Members of the Air Mobile Contingency Force, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines are working with members of the Air Force's 63rd Military Airlift Wing to airlift Marines and 737 tons of vehicles, supplies and equipment to China Lake Proving Grounds for field maneuvers

Marines attempt to get some sleep while seated next to military vehicl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Simons Release Status: Released... More

A UH-1H Iroquois helicopter, foreground, and a C-5B Galaxy aircraft are silhouetted against the morning sky. The Galaxy aircraft, which is assigned to the 436th Military Airlift Wing, is scheduled to carry five Iroquois helicopters and a pallet of supplies to Bogota, Colombia, as part of Operation Pour Over, a U.S. attempt to aid the Colombian government in its battle against drug traffickers

A UH-1H Iroquois helicopter, foreground, and a C-5B Galaxy aircraft ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Pour Over Base: Naval Air Station Corpus Christi State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Two airmen scan the surrounding area from a hilltop observation post. A heightened state of security is in effect aboard the base as the Filipino government fights to put down a coup attempt by rebel factions within the nation's armed forces

Two airmen scan the surrounding area from a hilltop observation post. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Roy W. Allison Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Radioman 3rd Class Ann Leopold waits for the resumption of services at the Military Airlift Command terminal, Clark Air Base. Travel restrictions were imposed on flights in and out of the Philippines due to a coup attempt on the government in Manila

Radioman 3rd Class Ann Leopold waits for the resumption of services at...

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

Beds covered with protective plastic line a ward at the 652nd U.S. Air Force Contingency Hospital. The hospital, which functions only during war time, is currently providing shelter for approximately 200 refugees as they attempt to relocate

Beds covered with protective plastic line a ward at the 652nd U.S. Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Donaueschingen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

S49-36-007 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-36-007 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt. Scenes show several detailed views, taken from the aft flight deck, of EVA Mission Special... More

S49-37-030 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-37-030 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenes of the single crew member EVA INTELSAT capture attempt showing Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (single red stripe) standing on the RMS end effect... More

S49-36-016 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-36-016 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenes of the single crew member EVA INTELSAT capture attempt. Scenes show several detailed views, taken from the aft flight deck, of EVA Mission Specia... More

STS076-339-018 - STS-076 - Crew activity and de-orbit preparations for first attempt

STS076-339-018 - STS-076 - Crew activity and de-orbit preparations for...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-76 Mission Specialist Ron Sega and Mission Specialist Michael ``Rich`` Clifford seated in mission specialist seats in the flight deck. Subject Te... More

STS076-339-006 - STS-076 - Crew activity and de-orbit preparations for first attempt

STS076-339-006 - STS-076 - Crew activity and de-orbit preparations for...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-76 Mission Specialist Ron Sega suited in orange launch and entry suit (LES) on middeck. Subject Terms: STS-76, ATLANTIS (ORBITER), FLIGHT DECK, MID... More

During Operation Joint Endeavor, Second Lieutenant Stewart Moon and SPECIALIST Matthew Bacon, 40th Combat Engineers, set-up a 40 pound shape charge for an attempt to destroy a Serbian bunker in the Zone of Separation

During Operation Joint Endeavor, Second Lieutenant Stewart Moon and SP...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Glenn W. Suggs Release Status: Released to ... More

MSGT Eric Wass (left), an Explosive Ordnance Disposal member, gets a location fix with his portable global positioning system as SRA Scott McCullough (background) surveys the area in an attempt to locate any remnants of the A-10 and the four 500 pound Mark 82 bombs

MSGT Eric Wass (left), an Explosive Ordnance Disposal member, gets a l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gold Dust Peak State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards Release Status: Releas... More

STAFF SGT. Michael Samaniego (right), 92nd Maintenance Squadron, AIRMAN 1ST Class Eric Bartholomew (center), 92nd Transportation Squadron, and STAFF SGT. Scott Drew (back), 92nd Transportation Squadron, attempt to prevent Anti-American protestors from entering Camp Airey. The event took place during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) CRISIS REACH 01-49 on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington

STAFF SGT. Michael Samaniego (right), 92nd Maintenance Squadron, AIRMA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

Aftermath from a terrorist attack of the Pentagon, September 11, 2001. Shortly after 8 a.m. on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamentalist Islamic Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200, shortly after it took off from Dulles International Airport just outside Washington DC. The hijackers herded up the 64 passengers toward the rear of the aircraft using knives and paper cutters then flew a circuitous route that took them away then back toward Washington. At about 9:45 a.m. they flew the aircraft and passengers into the side of the Pentagon. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five ...

Aftermath from a terrorist attack of the Pentagon, September 11, 2001....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aftermath from a terrorist attack of the Pentagon, September 11, 2001. Shortly after 8 a.m. on September 11, 2001 in an attempt... More

Six-by-six timbers, stacked Lincoln-log style, support a three-story section of the Pentagons outer wall twelve hours after the attack. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew a circuitous route returning to Washington and impacting the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building. Firefighters fought the fire through the night

Six-by-six timbers, stacked Lincoln-log style, support a three-story s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P... More

Six-by-six timbers, stacked Lincoln-log style, support a three-story section of the Pentagons outer wall twelve hours after the attack. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew a circuitous route returning to Washington and impacting the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building. Firefighters fought the fire through the night

Six-by-six timbers, stacked Lincoln-log style, support a three-story s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: M... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jermaine Cathcart, USAF, postal clerk, 786 Communications Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, receives a bag of mail at the Kapaun Air Station Post Office. This is the first shipment of the mail since the terrorist act in the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

SENIOR AIRMAN Jermaine Cathcart, USAF, postal clerk, 786 Communication...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocel... More

STAFF Sergeant Robert Furbush, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, retire the American flag. The flag was flown at half-staff since September 11, 2001 as a sign of respect for those lost in the recent terrorist attack. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Starting Sept. 22, 2001 the flag will be displayed at full staff

STAFF Sergeant Robert Furbush, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, prepare to hoist the American flag to the top from half-staff before lowering it during a retreat ceremony, September 21, 2001, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The flag was flown at half-staff since September 11, 2001 to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the...

SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Field...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, prepare to hoist t... More

STS111-380-036 - STS-111 - STS-111 UF-2 and EXP 4 Crew work to secure Endeavour's MDK for first landing attempt

STS111-380-036 - STS-111 - STS-111 UF-2 and EXP 4 Crew work to secure ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-111 UF-2 Mission Specialist (MS) Philippe Perrin (foreground), Expedition Four Mission Commander (CDR) Yuri Onufrienko, STS-111 UF-2 Mission CDR Ken... More

US Marines Corps (USMC) members from Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Crash Fire Rescue, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, stand-by in case a fire breaks out or rekindles as other members of their team attempt to salvage what they can from the disaster

US Marines Corps (USMC) members from Headquarters & Headquarters Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Station, Futenma State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MAW Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega... More

Mock non-friendly nation mock protesters attempt to stop friendly nation evacuees from reaching the mock embassy during a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO), part of Exercise COBRA GOLD 2003

Mock non-friendly nation mock protesters attempt to stop friendly nati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2003 Base: U Tapao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: USMC Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Blair A. ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Duc La (foreground left), an Infantryman assigned to Lima/Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, observes as 1st Battalion Marines posing as Iraqi Police Officers, attempt crowd control, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training course, at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The training is being conducted using Simunition rounds. Simunition rounds are simulated ammunition that fire a paint projectile and is used for training. The gear includes facemask and eye protection. The training is designed to simulate conditions in Iraq and give Marines valuable training using crowd control techniques

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Duc La (foreground left),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher R. Rye, USMC Release Sta... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Carson G. Davis, uses a diagraph to show the building layout to members of the Special Reaction Team (SRA), before they attempt an assault on the hostage takers during a simulated bank robbery at the Pacific Marine Credit Union aboard the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The annual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police and Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Carson G. Davis, uses a d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher Rye, USMC Release Status... More

Rutgers University Defensive Back Jarvis Johnson (20) tackles US Naval Academy (USNA) Midshipman Second Class (MIDN 2/C) Marco Nelson (29) on a rushing attempt. USNA (8-2) defeated Rutgers (4-6) 54-21 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland (MD)

Rutgers University Defensive Back Jarvis Johnson (20) tackles US Naval...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael B. Lewis, Usn Release Status: Released... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Kenneth Martin (center), a video intrusion detection system technician from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., together with TECH. SGT. Paul Hendrix (left) and John Burton, a satellite communication technician with Space Link International, adjust the azmuth of a satellite dish in an attempt to increase the signal being received at the Green Zone at Baghdad, Iraq, on Feb. 3, 2005. This satellite system is the Joint Combat Camera Transmission Satellite System (JCCITSS) hub which receives combat camera imagery from various field units throughout Iraq. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Dave Ahlschwede) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Kenneth Martin (center), a video intrusion d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Green Zone State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005 -- In the Lower 9th Ward flood damaged cars are used as barriers between communities in an attempt to secure areas following Hurricane Katrina.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005 -- In the Lower 9th Wa...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Soldiers of the Comanche Company, 7th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Unit, 4th Infantry Division and the Iraqi Army 9th Mechanized Brigade carried out a joint raid near Taji, Iraq on 20 January 2006 in an attempt to fins a suspected weapons cache and insurgent activity. (US Army photo by SPC. Charles W. Gill) (Released)

Soldiers of the Comanche Company, 7th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Unit, 4t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Cook State: Taji Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Charles Gill, USA Release Status: ... More

Soldiers of the Comanche Company, 7th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Unit, 4th Infantry Division and the Iraqi Army 9th Mechanized Brigade carried out a joint raid near Taji, Iraq on 20 January 2006 in an attempt to fins a suspected weapons cache and insurgent activity. (US Army photo by SPC. Charles W. Gill) (Released)

Soldiers of the Comanche Company, 7th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Unit, 4t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Cook State: Taji Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Charles Gill, USA Release Status: ... More

[Flooding] El Paso, TX - Municipal crews attempt to clear streets and drainage systems of water, mud and debris between record-breaking rains in late July/early August 2006. El Paso County was declared a Federal Disaster Area following rain and thunderstorms which caused mud slides. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA

[Flooding] El Paso, TX - Municipal crews attempt to clear streets and ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Dolly] Welasco,TX, July 24, 2008 -- Local residents attempt to navigate the flooded streets of their Hildago County community, the day after Hurricane dolly blew through.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Welasco,TX, July 24, 2008 -- Local residents attempt...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino  discusses the importance of the relationship between Federal, State, and local emergency managers. The ESF 6 Individual Assistance conference is held in an attempt to share information on programs, initiatives and leverage lessons learned to emergency management officials. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richar...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrat... More

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - Hiding troop movements by smoke screens. American infantrymen are perfecting a scheme for throwing smoke before their advance, thus baffling the enemy in his attempt to determine where the next strike will take place

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - Hiding troop movements by smoke screens. ...

Photographer: Harris & Ewing Camouflage - Smoke Screens Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Unsuccessful attempt of the English against Zeebrugge. Direct hit on the bridge of a sunken English cruiser. May 1918

Unsuccessful attempt of the English against Zeebrugge. Direct hit on t...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Carter announced today he will invoke the procedures of the Taft-Hartley Act in an attempt to get striking members of the United Mine Workers back to work.

President Carter announced today he will invoke the procedures of the ...

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph of US government, White House, Office of President of the United States of America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Anti-war demonstrators gather outside the Pentagon as security policemen watch for any entrance blocking attempt

Anti-war demonstrators gather outside the Pentagon as security policem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Senior AIRMAN (SRA) Frank Crenshaw, 501st Tactical Missile Wing, paints over protest statements painted on the hangar door of US the base Operations Training Facility. The damage was done by protesters who are camped outside the base and occasionally attempt to disrupt base operations. The 501st Tactical Missile Wing maintains and deploys ground launched cruise missiles

Senior AIRMAN (SRA) Frank Crenshaw, 501st Tactical Missile Wing, paint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Greenham Common Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A monument to the members of Delta Team who were killed in the 1980 attempt to rescue Americans held hostage in Iran

A monument to the members of Delta Team who were killed in the 1980 at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gunter Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. K. Thompson Release Status: ... More

Vehicles are checked over before being allowed to enter the front gate. A heightened state of security is in effect aboard the base as the Filipino government fights to put down a coup attempt by rebel factions within the nation's armed forces

Vehicles are checked over before being allowed to enter the front gate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An airman mans the M-2 .50-caliber machine gun mounted atop an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as a U.S. Air Force security team stands guard near a Filipino air force F.27 Friendship aircraft. A heightened state of security is in effect aboard the base as the Filipino government fights to put down a coup attempt by rebel factions within the nation's armed forces

An airman mans the M-2 .50-caliber machine gun mounted atop an M998 Hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Roy W. Allison Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

S49-37-028 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-37-028 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenes of the single crew member EVA INTELSAT capture attempt showing Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (single red stripe) standing on the RMS end effect... More

S49-36-011 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-36-011 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenes of the single crew member EVA INTELSAT capture attempt. Scenes show several detailed views, taken from the aft flight deck, of EVA Mission Specia... More

S49-214-028 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-214-028 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: EVA Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (solid red stripe) standing on the RMS end effector, with the INTELSAT capture bar. Subject Terms: STS-49, ASTRONAU... More

S49-214-016 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-214-016 - STS-049 - Single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: EVA Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (solid red stripe) standing on the RMS end effector, with the INTELSAT capture bar, is in contact with INTELSAT but ... More

S49-37-026 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT capture attempt.

S49-37-026 - STS-049 - Scenes of the single crewmember EVA INTELSAT ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenes of the single crew member EVA INTELSAT capture attempt showing Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot (single red stripe) standing on the RMS end effect... More

Lava advances through an orchard following an eruption of Mount Etna. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel are in the area in an attempt to stem the volcano's flow and minimize destruction to the town of Zafferana Etnea as part of Operation Hot Rock. The military personnel are using 8,000-pound concrete blocks in an effort to divert the flow of lava away from the town

Lava advances through an orchard following an eruption of Mount Etna. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOT ROCK Base: Sicily Country: Italy(ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Laurie Beers Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Army soldiers, Alpha Company, 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1ST Engineering Brigade, 1ST Infantry Division (Mechanized), use an M60 chassis, without bridging, in an attempt to free an M60 Armored Vehicle-Launching Bridge (AVLB) while moving the bridge through a narrow road outside the town of Olivo in Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Not Shown) Part of the road gave out and the (AVLB) nearly flipped over a cliff. Operation JOINT GUARD, 22 July 1997

US Army soldiers, Alpha Company, 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1ST Engineer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Olivo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Ricardo Forde, USA Release Status... More

Left side profile, close-up shot, of US Army SPECIALIST Dawn Burrell, as she seems to reflect back on her first attempt in the Women's Long Jump competition that was disqualified as she stepped over the foul line. This competition took place at Olympic Stadium during the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, Australia, on September 27th, 2000. SPC Burrell is a member of the US Army's World Class Athlete Program

Left side profile, close-up shot, of US Army SPECIALIST Dawn Burrell, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robert Whitehead, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Air Mobility Commands STAFF Sergeant Jamie Newman jumps to the upper log in an attempt to complete the tuff Dirty Name Obstacle during the Fitness Challenge Event of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, a competition at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 30th, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Air Mobility Commands STAFF Sergeant Jamie Newman jumps to the upper l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US President George W. Bush visits the ntagon on September 12, 2001. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs him, in the aftermath of the September 11th terror attack. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew it into the ntagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. Firefighters fought the fire through the night. The ntagon was the third target by four hijacked aircraft, the twin towers of the World Trade Center (WTC) were the other targets, and one unknown when the passengers brought the aircraft down in a...

US President George W. Bush visits the ntagon on September 12, 2001. S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US President George W. Bush visits the Pentagon on September 12, 2001. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs him, in th... More

Several of the destroyed vehicles sit just outside the destruction zone of the Pentagon, September 12, 2001. Rescue workers are attempting to clear debris away from the crash site to aid search and rescue efforts. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew a circuitous route returning to Washington and impacting the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building. Firefighters fought the fire through the night

Several of the destroyed vehicles sit just outside the destruction zon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P... More

Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company (Technical Rescue) engineers make their way through the wreckage between the rings inside the Pentagon. The morning of September 11th, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then deliberately impacted the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building. Firefighters fought the fire through the night. The Pentagon was the third target by four hijacked aircraft, the twin tos of the World Trade Center (WTC)...

Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company (Technical Resc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Company (Technical Rescue) engineers make their way through the wreckage between ... More

Members of the 39th Wing Honor Guard solemnly retreat after lowering and folding the American flag at the retreat ceremony on September 21, 2001. The flag flew at half-staff in front of the 39th Wing Headquarters since September 11, 2001, as a tribute to those lost in the recent terrorist attack. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Members of the 39th Wing Honor Guard solemnly retreat after lowering a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

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