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Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of June 6, 1944, when more than 3,000 US Soldiers died taking the beach 60 years ago. The American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, containing the graves of more than 9,000 Soldiers, overlooks Omaha Beach

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump is part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited the C-17s in six passes. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II...

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Caroli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base ... More

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of June 6, 1944, when more than 3,000 US Soldiers died taking the beach 60 years ago. The American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, containing the graves of more than 9,000 Soldiers, overlooks Omaha Beach

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), Fort Benning, Georgia (GA), check each anothers parachutes before loading onto four US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft as part of a 16 aircraft paratroop drop during the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cherbourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A US Air Force (USAF) MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron (SOS), flies along a portion of the coastline of the Normandy Province in France. During World War II (WW II) this area was designated OMAHA BEACH and it was one of five invasion beachheads used by Allied forces on D-Day

A US Air Force (USAF) MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter assigned to the 21...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Andrew E. Lynch, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

An aerial view showing the Normandy American Cemetery located in Normandy, France, with a portion of the coastline designated OMAHA BEACH during World War II (WW II). visible in the background

An aerial view showing the Normandy American Cemetery located in Norma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Normandy American Cemetery State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Colette M. Horton, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

This photograph shows the battle damage to the DD-623 USS Nelson after being torpedoed in the stern. The ship was repaired by Boston Navy Yard and returned to fleet in November 1944. Administrative History of t... More

Photograph of Royal British Marines during Final Amphibious Maneuvers on the North African Coast

Photograph of Royal British Marines during Final Amphibious Maneuvers ...

Original caption: The Coast Guard Lands the British Marines- Down the ramps, through the surf and up the beach dash Royal British Marines form U.S. Coast Guard-manned landing craft during final amphibious maneu... More

Photograph of American Infantrymen Racing across an Open Field to Reach a German Pillbox

Photograph of American Infantrymen Racing across an Open Field to Reac...

Original caption: American Infantrymen race across an open field to reach a German pillbox, on the of the German Siegfried line defenses, Eisenboen, Germany, 10/9/44 (28th Infantry Division) Photographs of Amer... More

Photograph of Signs Left behind by U.S. Troops Occupying the Belgian Town of Malmedy before it was Retaken by Germans

Photograph of Signs Left behind by U.S. Troops Occupying the Belgian T...

Original caption: These signs were left behind by U.S. Troops occupying the Belgian town of Malmedy before it was retaken by Germans in the counteroffensive. 12/28/44 Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of American Infantrymen Entering the Town of St. Hubert, Belgium

Photograph of American Infantrymen Entering the Town of St. Hubert, Be...

Original caption: St. Hubert, Belgium-American infantryman of the 87th Div. enter the town of St. Hubert right after the Germans fled the town. 1945. Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of a Burning Home Near Lmore, Belgium

Photograph of a Burning Home Near Lmore, Belgium

Original caption: This burning home near Lmore, Belgium, drew a heavy barrage of enemy shellfire which wounded a Signal Corps photographer. 1/16/45. Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Original caption: A view of the damage done in Houffalize, Belgium, by shelling. The town was retaken from the Germans by the 2nd Armored Division. FUSA, 1/18/45 Photographs of American Military Activities

Artwork: "Wreckage of a British Glider - Normandy" Artist: Schroeder-Brandstadt

Artwork: "Wreckage of a British Glider - Normandy" Artist: Schroeder-B...

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

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan arrive for a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan arrive for a ceremony commemorating t...

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

Senator Strom Thurmond, Republican-South Carolina, speaks at Arbor Day tree planting ceremonies at the Pentagon. Behind Thurmond are Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. and Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr. During the ceremony Thurmond, a D-Day veteran, praised the Soldiers who participated in the Normandy invasion. He also helped plant an oak tree at the lower Mall entrance to the building and poured cups of sand from the beaches of Normandy into the soil around the trees

Senator Strom Thurmond, Republican-South Carolina, speaks at Arbor Day...

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division greets retired General (GEN) James A. Van Fleet upon his arrival for a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division greets retired General (GEN) Ja...

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

A color guard carrying the Belgian and American flags participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Patton Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A color guard carrying the Belgian and American flags participates in ...

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

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh speaks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Madision Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh speaks during a wreath-laying cere...

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 member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a British paratrooper jump from a tethered balloon in preparation for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a British paratrooper jump ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

President Ronald Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach. The ceremony is part of the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

President Ronald Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France at...

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

A paratrooper jumps from a platform suspended under a balloon. Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers are using the balloon while practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper jumps from a platform suspended under a balloon. Members...

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

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh and other distinguished guests attend a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh and other distinguished guests att...

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

Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Republican, South Carolina, Strom Thurmond Jr. and Mrs. Omar Bradley pose for a photograph during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Republican, South Carolina, Strom Thu...

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 Belgian military band marches in a parade commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A Belgian military band marches in a parade commemorating the 40th ann...

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

Spectators listen to an address during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Spectators listen to an address during a ceremony commemorating the 40...

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in a re-enactment ...

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

A balloon used to raise a parachute jump platform is prepared for a practice session by members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers. The Soldiers are practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A balloon used to raise a parachute jump platform is prepared for a pr...

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

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division listen to an account of a World War II battle during the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division listen to an account of a World...

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 memorial honoring those who gave their lives during D-day, the invasion of Europe

A World War II memorial honoring those who gave their lives during D-d...

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 member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactment of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

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

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the 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

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper makes a practice jump from a tethered balloon. He is preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper makes a practice jump from a tet...

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division explains his parachute equipment to a British paratrooper prior to boarding 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 member of the 82nd Airborne Division explains his parachute equipmen...

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

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to instructions on how to make a practice jump from a platform suspended from a tethered balloon. They are preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to instructions on how to m...

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

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to a British paratrooper as he explains how to put on the equipment they will use to make a practice jump from a tethered balloon. They are preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to a British paratrooper as...

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

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from an aircraft while participating in the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from an aircraft while partic...

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

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers board a C-130E Hercules aircraft for the re-enactment 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 board a C-130E Hercule...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Crew members and guests aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) render honors as the colors are presented during a celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

Crew members and guests aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paul Savelli Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Saddled in camouflage, LT. GEN. Shelton, United States Army, prepare to jump with his troops in France during Operation Overlord '94. The 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina deployed to RAF Alconbury, England to airlift to airlift the 82nd and 101st Airborne troops into France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Operation Overlord '94

Saddled in camouflage, LT. GEN. Shelton, United States Army, prepare t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD '94 Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Russ Pollanen Release ... More

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) loaded with Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT), approaches the beach secured by Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7A1) during the D-Day assault for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) loaded with Abrams M1A1 Main Battle...

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

Marines from the 1ST Landing Support Batallion (LSB) (identified by red patch) work their way down Red Beach on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Marine in background is armed with the 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) light machine gun, while his aid gunner (foreground) carries extra SAW ammo over his flack vest and around his helmet. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from the 1ST Landing Support Batallion (LSB) (identified by re...

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

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) prepares to receive injured soldiers on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) prepares to receive injured sol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USNS MERCY Scene Camera ... More

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The two Air Intake Towers on the left and Exhaust Plenum and Exhaust Tower on the rear of the M1A1 allows the tank to move through high water. 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

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-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

Marine Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV's) make their way down Red Beach on D-day during exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marine Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV's) make their way down Red Beac...

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

Marines from the 1ST Medical Landing Support Battalion (LSB) move in towards Red Beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. LSB personnel can be identified by the red patch. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from the 1ST Medical Landing Support Battalion (LSB) move in t...

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 US Army (USA) 82nd Airborne Division World War II veteran, displaying his earned Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), renders a salute during the playing of the National Anthems at Utah Beach during a ceremony commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings

A US Army (USA) 82nd Airborne Division World War II veteran, displayin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Historical re-enactors and living historians, portraying World War II era American Soldiers, depart a Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1680), assigned to Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2), recreating the amphibious Allied assault against German Army positions on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, during the 6th Annual D-Day Conneaut Public Historic Battle Re-Enactment held along the Lake Erie shoreline at Conneaut, Ohio (OH). These re-enactors are participating with other American, Canadian, and European re-enactors and living historians who are recreating and simulating Allied and Axis soldiers involved in Operation Overlord, the Allied D-Day invasion of Hitlers Festung Europa (Fortress Europe) on...

Historical re-enactors and living historians, portraying World War II ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Historical re-enactors and living historians, portraying World War II era American Soldiers, depart a Landing Craft Utility (LCU... More

US Army (USA) paratroopers with the XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft Bragg, North Carolina (NC), board a US Air Force (USAF) C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft, 94th Airlift Wing (AW), Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB), Georgia (GA), on their way to the Iron Mike Drop Zone (DZ) to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. More than 650 paratroopers jumped for the event near St Mere Eglise, France (FRA)

US Army (USA) paratroopers with the XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft Bragg, No...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

US Marine First Lieutenant Jonathon Kehr (Right), Landing Support Detachment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Okinawa, Japan, departs the Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) LC 81, from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) Detachment West Pacific, Sasebo, Japan, onto a Gogu Beach for the D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System (DMFDS) concept demonstration in support of FOAL EAGLE 2000. The DMFDS is a Force Warfighting Lab (FWL) sponsored and Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project which demonstrates new techniques in the first ever transfer of fuel from the sea to land. FOAL EAGLE is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from October ...

US Marine First Lieutenant Jonathon Kehr (Right), Landing Support Deta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine First Lieutenant Jonathon Kehr (Right), Landing Support Detachment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Okinawa, Japan, d... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), Fort Benning, Georgia (GA), re-enact the D-Day parachute drop near Amfreville, France (FRA), from a US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft. This is part of a 16 aircraft paratroop drop during the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Amfreville State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (SOG), 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS), RAF (Royal Air Force) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), parachute, from a USAF C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, into St Mere Eglise, Normandy, France (FRA), during the 60th Anniversary commemorating the D-Day invasion six decades ago

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

D-Day Ferry Ride - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

D-Day Ferry Ride - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Original caption: SeaBee developed and manned "Rhine Ferries", were used extensively for ship to shore movement of men in the turbulent English Channel during the invasion of Normandy. Publicity and Press Files

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After] - [FRA-5650 and FRA-5651] Public domain photograph of a bridge, arch over water, river, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Tanks of the 4th Armored Division

Photograph of Tanks of the 4th Armored Division

Original caption: Tanks of the 4th Armd. Div., ready for action in the front lines. 8 January 1945. Bastogne, Belgium. Photographs of American Military Activities

Chart of D-Day Beaches - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Chart of D-Day Beaches - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photogra...

This item is a hydrographic chart of the Normandy coast with an overprint indicating the beach sectors chosen for the pending amphibious assault. Plans and Operations Maps

Photograph of German Prisoners - A group of people standing on top of a snow covered field

Photograph of German Prisoners - A group of people standing on top of ...

Original caption: The Long Road Back…These Germans, until a few moments ago, members of Hitler's fighting forces, trudge along, hands over heads to become prisoners of the "Weak Allies". June 6, 1944. [Utah],... More

Photograph of American Soldiers Heading towards the French Coast on a U.S. Coast Guard Landing Barge

Photograph of American Soldiers Heading towards the French Coast on a ...

Original caption: Coast Guard Ferries Reinforcements- Grim and determined, these American soldiers head towards the French Coast as the American Flag flies from the stern of their US Coast Guard landing barge a... More

Members of a Marine reconnaissance platoon carry an inflatable boat along the beach on D-day of the combined South Korean/U.S. exercise Team Spirit '90

Members of a Marine reconnaissance platoon carry an inflatable boat al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '90 Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Lancaster Release Status: Relea... More

American Soldiers Man a Dug-In Mortar Emplacement near St. Vith, Belgium

American Soldiers Man a Dug-In Mortar Emplacement near St. Vith, Belgi...

Original caption: American soldiers man a dug-in mortar emplacement near St. Vith, Belgium. Left to right: Pvt. R. W. Fierdo, Wyahogn Falls, Ohio, S/Sgt. Adam J. Celinca, Windsor, Conn., and T/Sgt. W. O. Thom... More

Bustling Beachhead - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Bustling Beachhead - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Original caption: SeaBees operating "cat" tractors, moving supplies on the beach in the Green Island at the Northern End of the Solomons. Publicity and Press Files

[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]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After] - [FRA-5650 and FRA-5651] Public domain photograph of a bridge, arch over water, river, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy] - [FRA-7172 through FRA-7177]

Two M-60A1 tanks from Company B, 4th Battalion, 37th Armor, Fort Knox, Kentucky, are stuck in a muddy cornfield near Normandy Loop during Exercise EAGLE STRIKE III

Two M-60A1 tanks from Company B, 4th Battalion, 37th Armor, Fort Knox,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGLE STRIKE III Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC... More

A color guard carrying the US and Belgian flags marches in a parade commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A color guard carrying the US and Belgian flags marches in a parade co...

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

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe. To the left stands President Mitterrand of France

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the ...

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

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers participate in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers partici...

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

President Ronald Reagan examines a plaque honoring members of US Army Ranger battalions who were killed during D-Day, the invasion of Europe

President Ronald Reagan examines a plaque honoring members of US Army ...

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

A paratrooper participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachu...

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

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division listen to an account of a battle on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division listen to an account of a battl...

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 33rd Army Band marches in a parade commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

The 33rd Army Band marches in a parade commemorating the 40th annivers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactment of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

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

President Ronald Reagan speaks with President Mitterrand of France during a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe. To the left stands Mrs. Reagan and in the background is Mrs. Mitterrand

President Ronald Reagan speaks with President Mitterrand of France dur...

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

General (GEN) John A. Wickam Jr., chief of staff, US Army, speaks with other dignitaries during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

General (GEN) John A. Wickam Jr., chief of staff, US Army, speaks with...

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 soldier of the US Army 82nd Airborne Division participates in a parachute jump during the 40th anniversary celebration of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A soldier of the US Army 82nd Airborne Division participates in a para...

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

A color guard participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omah Beach on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A color guard participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the American...

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

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a ceremony commemorating the 40t...

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

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the 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

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers prepare to jump from an aircraft while participating in the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers prepare to jump from an aircraft w...

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

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison attend a cookout in their honor while visiting the town. They are in France to participate in the 40th anniversary celebration of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison attend a cookout in their honor w...

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

A paratrooper jumps from a tethered balloon while practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper jumps from a tethered balloon while practicing for a jum...

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

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participate in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participate in the re-...

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 member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the 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

SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Phillip Menard, of the Army's Combat Pictorial Detachment, records the 40th anniversary celebration of "D-Day" with his Panasonic AK-100 Video Camera

SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Phillip Menard, of the Army's Combat Pic...

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

An AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) carrying Marines of the 2nd Marine Division comes ashore on D-Day of the joint services exercise Solid Shield '89

An AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) carrying Marines of the 2nd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '89 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

The tank landing ship USS TUSCALOOSA (LST-1187) prepares to move back out to sea after offloading vehicles and equipment on D-day of the combined South Korean/U.S. exercise TEAM SPIRIT '90

The tank landing ship USS TUSCALOOSA (LST-1187) prepares to move back ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '90 Base: Pohang Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

GEN John A. Shaud, CHIEF Of STAFF, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, speaks to the crowd assembled at the Normandy American Cemetery for an official wreath-laying ceremony held to mark the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

GEN John A. Shaud, CHIEF Of STAFF, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers...

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

A civilian tugboat helps push the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) clear of the pier at Naval Station Staten Island as the ship gets underway for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion in Europe

A civilian tugboat helps push the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

World War Two veteran's and ships company wave goodbye as the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) gets underway from Naval Station Staten Island to take part in the 50th anniversary commemoration of D-Day in Europe. From left to right; ENSIGN Brett Major, Major Bill Fisher, USMC (Ret.), James DiSogra, USA AA Battery, SENIOR CHIEF Ben Iatauro, USN (Ret.) and Merchant Academy Midshipman Ryan McCormick

World War Two veteran's and ships company wave goodbye as the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Members of the deck force of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) standby as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Staten Island for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion of Europe. In the background is the New York City skyline highlighted by the World Trade Center

Members of the deck force of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A sailor hauls down the Union Jack from the bow flag staff of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Staten island en route to the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion in Europe

A sailor hauls down the Union Jack from the bow flag staff of the guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A Marine scans for the enemy prior to moving a camouflaged Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) 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

A Marine scans for the enemy prior to moving a camouflaged Abrams M1A1...

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

Landing Craft, Utility, (LCU) from Assault Craft Unit-1 come ashore at Red Beach on D-day during exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Already on the beach (background) are AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Landing Craft, Utility, (LCU) from Assault Craft Unit-1 come ashore at...

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

Marines onboard a camouflaged Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) prepare to move 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

Marines onboard a camouflaged Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) prepa...

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

Medium close-up, left side profile of a US Marine from 3rd Tracks as he stands up out the top turret on an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1). The Marine and the vehicle are preparing to assault "Red Beach" (not shown) on D-Day for Kernel Blitz '99. This mission is in direct support of Operation Kernel Blitz '99

Medium close-up, left side profile of a US Marine from 3rd Tracks as h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William J. Resinger Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump was part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited from C-17s in six passes, 50 rs at a time. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II veterans who did this on D-Day, those who...

Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron... More

US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft, 437th Airlift Wing (AW), Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), and 62nd AW, McChord AFB, Washington (WA), parked at Cherbourg, France (FRA), ready for a 16 aircraft paratroop drop for a ceremony marking the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft, 437th Airlif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cherbourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A US Air Force (USAF) MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron (SOS), flies over the Ranger Memorial at Point du Hoc, France. Point du Hoc is the site of the legendary assault by US Army Rangers on D-Day

A US Air Force (USAF) MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter assigned to the 21...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pointe Du Hoc State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Andrew E. Lynch, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

William H. Tucker, a veteran from the 82d Airborne (ABN) during the D-Day Invasion signs his book, "Bill Tucker Parachuted Into History" for an admirer in St Mere Eglise, France (FRA). Veterans and spectators are in the Normandy region of France for ceremonies commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasions of June 6, 1944

William H. Tucker, a veteran from the 82d Airborne (ABN) during the D-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere Eglise State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

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