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Fire ^ Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, Oct. 1, 2011 --A young volunteer assists with the clean-up efforts in Bastrop, TX. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, Oct. 1, 2011 --A young volunteer ass...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers help with clean-up effort in Bastrop wildfires Production Date: 10/01/2011 Caption: Bastrop, Texas, Oct. 1, 2011 --A young volunteer assists with th... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Stre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:49:25 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:44:17 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Mrs. Marsha Barbour, wife of Governor Haley Barbour greets Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialist John Garcia as the first Yazoo City "Mississippi Cottage" purchaser Eddie "Butch" Ketchum looks on. The unique MEMA "Cottage" program is a purchase not a lease, is a built house, and not intended to be only temporary housing for storm survivors left homeless in the April 24 tornado. FEMA and MEMA are partners in disaster recovery efforts such as this. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Mrs. Marsha Ba...

The original database describes this as: Title: First Placement of "Mississippi Cottage"in Yazoo, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Mrs. Marsha Barbour, wife of Governor ... More

Earthquake - El Centro, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Jim Calacal tours the FEMA Area Field Office, (AFO) where operations are being conducted regarding recovery to a 7. 2 magnitude earthquake that struck the region. Under the disaster declaration DR 1911, Public Assistance (PA) funding has been approved and recovery efforts are underway to fulfill the FEMA/ State agreement. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.

Earthquake - El Centro, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Area Field Office in California Production Date: 06/14/2010 Caption: El Centro, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Jim Calacal t... More

Cars line up to receive much needed supplies at a food drive being run by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, in the relief efforts for the victims of hurricane"Katrina"in New Orleans, La. during Task Force Katrina on 14 September, 2005.(U.S. Army photo by CPL. Sam Kilpatrick) (Released)

Cars line up to receive much needed supplies at a food drive being run...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Samuel Kilpatrick, USA Release Status: Rele... More

Air Force reservist MSGT Charles Morgan, from the 433rd Tactical Airlift Wing, checks the pressure gauges on a compressor prior to loading the tanks of a C-130 Hercules aircraft. The reserve unit is participating in efforts to control a forest fire at Big Sur

Air Force reservist MSGT Charles Morgan, from the 433rd Tactical Airli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stockton Air Tanker Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul J. Harrington Release S... More

US Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopters are loaded aboard a C-141 Starlifter aircraft for transport back to their home base in the Canal Zone. The helicopters were used during humanitarian relief efforts following the Jonestown tragedy

US Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopters are loaded aboard a C-141 Starlifter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Georgetown State: Demerara-Mahaica Country: Guyana (GUY) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt Jose L. Sanchez Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Jopiln, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see the recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Jopiln, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

SPEC. Brian Cumper Yellowstone Airport, Wyo....A worker prepares M-998 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)s for use in firefighting efforts in Yellowstone National Park. OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY PHOTO (RELEASED)

SPEC. Brian Cumper Yellowstone Airport, Wyo....A worker prepares M-998...

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

A firefighter wears an oxygen mask during efforts to extinguish a fire that started in a Naval Supply Center building at Pier 4 of the Naval Station, and eventually spread to the converted Raleigh class command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF 3)

A firefighter wears an oxygen mask during efforts to extinguish a fire...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Fuller Release Status: Releas... More

The fire retardant chemical Phos-Chek is pumped from two nozzles mounted inside an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules. The aircraft is equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) and is participating in fire fighting efforts under the direction of the US Forest Service

The fire retardant chemical Phos-Chek is pumped from two nozzles mount...

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

The fire retardant chemical Phos-Chek is pumped into an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules. The aircraft are equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) and are participating in fire fighting efforts under the direction of the US Forest Service

The fire retardant chemical Phos-Chek is pumped into an Air National G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Van Nuys Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Don Sutherland Relea... More

Water is pumped from two discharge tubes on an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules onto the flight line during a test of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS). The aircraft is participating in fire fighting efforts under the direction of the US Forest Service

Water is pumped from two discharge tubes on an Air National Guard C-13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Van Nuys Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Don Sutherland Rele... More

A member of the Royal Air Force refuels a helicopter during relief efforts for the victims of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano eruption

A member of the Royal Air Force refuels a helicopter during relief eff...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Colombia (COL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kendrick R. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SPEC. 4 George Haas, left, SPEC. 4 Ken Blasi, center, and the third member of the U.S. trap shooting team wave from the winner's platform after being awarded gold medals for their efforts in the 10th Annual Pan American Games. Exact Date Shot Unknown

SPEC. 4 George Haas, left, SPEC. 4 Ken Blasi, center, and the third me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Indianapolis State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A front right view of a modified OH-58 Kiowa helicopter on the deck of the barge HERCULES. Modifications to the Kiowa include a mast-mounted sight above the rotors. The helicopter is operating from the barge in support of Navy efforts to provide security for U.S.-flagged shipping in the gulf

A front right view of a modified OH-58 Kiowa helicopter on the deck of...

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

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter approaches the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter approaches the flight deck of the barge H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. Two crewmen get some exercise on flight deck beside an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter as a PB Mark III patrol boat approaches the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. Two crewmen get some exercise on flight deck b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) idles on the flight deck of the barge HERCULES as a PB Mark III patrol craft approaches by sea during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A view of the numerous activities on and around the barge HERCULES. On the flight deck, crewmen exercise beside an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter; another Sea Hawk is parked on the lower deck. Two PB Mark III patrol boats and the tug boat MISTER JOHN H are tied up alongside. A third patrol boat has been hoisted aboard the barge. The barge is operating in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. A view of the numerous activities on and aroun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) hovers over the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter touches down on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD 1) during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter touches down on the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Raleigh (LPD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A 55th Special Operations Squadron HH-60A Night Hawk helicopter undergoes aerial refueling during a search and rescue (SAR) mission. Helicopters from the squadron are taking part in SAR efforts initiated for Texas Rep. George T. (Mickey) Leland and members of his delegation after the plane transporting Leland and 15 other people was reported missing en route to a refugee camp near the Sudanese border

A 55th Special Operations Squadron HH-60A Night Hawk helicopter underg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Ethiopia (ETH) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 67th Special Operations Squadron plan the following day's mission with Ethiopian search and rescue team pilots at Bole Airport during efforts to locate an aircraft carrying Texas Rep. George T. (Mickey) Leland and members of his delegation. The plane transporting Leland and 15 other people was reported missing en route to a refugee camp near the Sudanese border

Members of the 67th Special Operations Squadron plan the following day...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Addis Ababa Country: Ethiopia (ETH) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Thompson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A member of a U.S. Navy construction battalion (Seabee) takes a break during clean-up efforts following a major earthquake that devastated the San Francisco area on October 17

A member of a U.S. Navy construction battalion (Seabee) takes a break ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dale Anderson Release Status: Released t... More

A sailor repairs a building during recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo, which devastated the area on September 19th

A sailor repairs a building during recovery efforts in the aftermath o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Croix State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Brian Cumper Release Status: Released ... More

SGT. John Dimuccio, right, and an Oakland rescue worker plot their next move during rescue efforts for victims trapped in the rubble of collapsed Interstate 880. A section of the elevated highway collapsed during an earthquake that struck that area on October 17th

SGT. John Dimuccio, right, and an Oakland rescue worker plot their nex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Steve Mcgill Release Status: Releas... More

A member of a U.S. Navy construction battalion (Seabee) inspects a broken water pipe as his fellow Seabees and a public works crew member stand by. The men are taking part in a clean-up and repair efforts following a major earthquake that devastated the San Francisco area on October 17

A member of a U.S. Navy construction battalion (Seabee) inspects a bro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Anderson Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Lieutenant Steve Weingart, second from left, the damage control assistant aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), coordinates damage control efforts from damage control central during a general quarters drill. At left is Hull Technician 2nd Class Jim Mason, the enlisted damage control assistant. The drill is taking place during FLEET EX '90

Lieutenant Steve Weingart, second from left, the damage control assist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar Sosa Rele... More

An SH-2F Seasprite helicopter of Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 94 (HSL-94) is serviced on the helicopter deck of the guided missile frigate USS CLARK (FFG-11). The two craft have been deployed from Naval Reserve units for use under Coast Guard command in drug-smuggling interdiction efforts

An SH-2F Seasprite helicopter of Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: JOC Rich Beth, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crew member from the amphibious transport dock USS DULUTH (LPD 6) watches as a public works employee measures an angle between steel beams. Crew members from the DULUTH, along with US Navy Seabees and public works personnel, are taking part in the repair work as part of typhoon relief efforts in the area

A crew member from the amphibious transport dock USS DULUTH (LPD 6) wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cebu Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gregory P. Curry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A public works employee operates an arc welder as his companions stand by during typhoon relief efforts in the area

A public works employee operates an arc welder as his companions stand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cebu Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gregory P. Curry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, congratulates MAJ. GEN. Muhammed Said Al-Badi, chief of staff, United Arab Emirates armed forces, after presenting him with the Legion of Merit for his contribution to coalition efforts during Operation Desert Storm.

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Qatar(QAT) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Dean Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

MAJ GEN. Jaber Al-Khaled Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, commander of Kuwait military forces, presents a painting depicting the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait to GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command. The presentation is taking place following an awards ceremony at which the Kuwaiti officer received the Legion of Merit for his contribution to coalition efforts during Operation Desert Storm.

MAJ GEN. Jaber Al-Khaled Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, commander of Kuwait milita...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait(KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Dean Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, smiles for the camera during a visit to Kuwait in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. Schwarzkopf is visiting Kuwaiti dignitaries and presenting awards to military officials who contributed to coalition efforts during the war.

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, smi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait(KWT) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Dean W. Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, visits with Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the emir of Kuwait, after presenting awards to Kuwaiti military officials in recognition of their contributions to coalition efforts during Operation Desert Storm.

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, vis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait(KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Dean Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter flies over a building complex while on a mission in support of Operation Provide Comfort efforts to aid the Kurdish refugees who fled the forces of Saddam Hussein in northern Iraq

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter flies over a building complex while on a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Zakhu Country: Iraq(IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to P... More

CAPT. Tony Grecio of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264) relaxes by his CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter at the Allied military compound. Allied forces in the area are taking part in Operation Provide Comfort efforts to aid Kurdish refugees who fled the forces of Saddam Hussein in northern Iraq

CAPT. Tony Grecio of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264) r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Zakhu Country: Iraq(IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Clouds of ash pour from Mount Pinatubo as the volcano comes to life for the first time in over 600 years. Mount Pinatubo is forcing the U.S. military to conduct Operation Fiery Vigil evacuation efforts during which over 20,000 evacuees will be removed from Clark Air Base, foreground, and Naval Station, Subic Bay

Clouds of ash pour from Mount Pinatubo as the volcano comes to life fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Val Gempis Release Sta... More

Dr. Christopher Newhall of the U.S. Geological Survey joins Art Daag and Bellia Tubianosa of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology as the three gather rock and soil samples from Mount Pinatubo in the aftermath of its eruption. The volcano, which came alive for the first time in over 600 years, forced the U.S. military to conduct Operation Fiery Vigil evacuation efforts during which over 20,000 evacuees will be removed from Clark Air Base, foreground, and Naval Station, Subic Bay

Dr. Christopher Newhall of the U.S. Geological Survey joins Art Daag a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Val Gempis Release Sta... More

An ash-covered stop sign describes the surrounding area in the aftermath of Mount Pinatubo's eruption. The volcano, which erupted for the first time in over 600 years, forced the U.S. military to coordinate Operations Fiery Vigil evacuation efforts to remove more than 20,000 evacuees from the area

An ash-covered stop sign describes the surrounding area in the afterma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrick Muscott... More

A road grader clears ash from the runway at Cubi Point Naval Air Station in the aftermath of Mount Pinatubo's eruption. The volcano, which erupted for the first time in over 600 years, forced the U.S. military to coordinate Operation Fiery Vigil evacuation efforts to remove more than 20,000 evacuees from the area

A road grader clears ash from the runway at Cubi Point Naval Air Stati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mucott Re... More

Personnel from the 55th Medical Group, 44th medical Brigade, relax in a hangar at Opa-Locka Coast Guard Air Station before moving out to assist with relief efforts for area residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The storm struck the region on August 24th

Personnel from the 55th Medical Group, 44th medical Brigade, relax in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Opa-Locka State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Kevin C. Thomas Release Status: Released to Pu... More

MASTER SGT. Glenn Parker, 438th Mobile Airlift Control Element Reaction Communications Squadron, erects satellite communications antennas in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew cleanup efforts. The storm struck the area on August 24th

MASTER SGT. Glenn Parker, 438th Mobile Airlift Control Element Reactio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Homestead Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Don Wetterman Release Status: ... More

Base disaster personnel disseminate information about relief efforts to base residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, which struck the area on August 24th

Base disaster personnel disseminate information about relief efforts t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Homestead Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Don Wetterman Release St... More

Police arrive to provide security during disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew

Police arrive to provide security during disaster relief efforts in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Homestead Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David Tucker Release Status: Rel... More

At Oddur (Somalia, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Admiral David E. Jeremiah (left), talks with local tribesman about the conditions and Operations Provide Relief efforts. Admiral Jeremiah was given a tour through the village where he observed refugee conditions and relief efforts in that area

At Oddur (Somalia, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Admiral...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oddur Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dean Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Members of Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 (ACB-1) help load their equipment and vehicles aboard a C-5 Galaxy aircraft for shipment to Somalia. ACB-1 is being deployed to Somalia to assist in relief efforts during Operation Provide Hope

Members of Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 (ACB-1) help load their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE HOPE Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

A village elder welcomes Marine SGT. Mark Holloway as he and other members of his unit arrive to monitor food distribution during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts

A village elder welcomes Marine SGT. Mark Holloway as he and other mem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Joseph Dorey Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Builder 3rd Class Zebedee Lynum, left, and Builder/Construction Apprentice Jimmie France, both of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 (NMCB-1), use a chain to secure a container to a pallet as equipment is prepared for transportation to Somalia for use during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts

Builder 3rd Class Zebedee Lynum, left, and Builder/Construction Appren...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Heppner Release Status: Released ... More

Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) load vehicles onto flatcars at the railhead for transportation to Bayonne, N.J. Upon arrival at that site, the equipment will be loaded onto cargo ships bound for Somalia as part of Operation Restore Hope relief efforts

Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) load vehicles ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Arthur W. W... More

CHIEF Hospital Corpsman Meredith Morris treats Mess SPECIALIST/SEAMAN Apprentice Robert Shepard for an ingrown toenail at the medical tent during sick call for members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 (NMCB-1). The unit is stationed in the region during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts

CHIEF Hospital Corpsman Meredith Morris treats Mess SPECIALIST/SEAMAN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Bale Dogle Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released t... More

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) underway. The carrier is in the region in support of efforts to enforce the no-fly zone against Iraq during the first day of Operation Southern Watch

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tim Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Citizens of Mataban hold signs thanking the Germans for their support during relief efforts. The Germans dug a new water well for the Somalis and the German Defense Minister dedicated the well

Citizens of Mataban hold signs thanking the Germans for their support ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNOSOM II Base: Mataban Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Jeffrey T. Brady Release Status: Released t... More

Marine SGT C. Banks, Jr. of Headquarters Company 2/2 gives a bag of food to a young Haitian boy. The Marines from 2/2 participated in local relief efforts by transporting and delivering long awaited food to the inner city of Cap Haitien during Operation Uphold Democracy

Marine SGT C. Banks, Jr. of Headquarters Company 2/2 gives a bag of fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Cap Haitien Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C. S. Fowler (Usmc) Release Status: Rele... More

STAFF SGT. Hartig and AIRMAN First Class Syzmarek, members of the 355 Civil Engineering Squadron, remove the pilots body from the downed Air Force aircraft as a result of a simulated crash of an Air Force aircraft into a commercial bus filled with passengers. The exercise was to test the coordinated efforts of the Tucson Emergency Services and the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base disaster response

STAFF SGT. Hartig and AIRMAN First Class Syzmarek, members of the 355 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE) Base: Tucson State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

United Nations members gather during a ceremony recognizing the efforts of 21 nations who participated in the three-and-a-half-year long humanitarian airlift Operation PROVIDE PROMISE

United Nations members gather during a ceremony recognizing the effort...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Rose Reynolds, USAF ... More

The US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) and guided missile destroyer USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD 968) conduct replenishment at sea operations in the western Mediterranean Sea. Both vessels are nearing the completion of a scheduled six-month deployment. George Washington's battle group has sustained operations in support of the NATO-led peace keeping efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina under Operation DECISIVE ENDEAVOR in the Adriatic Sea, and UN sponsored sanctions against Iraq, under Operation SOUTHERN WATCH in the Persian Gulf

The US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DECISIVE ENDEAVORSOUTHERN WATCH Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jim Vidrine, USN Release Status: ... More

Pat Owens, Mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Lynn Stauss (not shown), Mayor of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, arrive on Grand Forks Air Force Base for an interview with the press thanking Northwest employees for their efforts in collecting needed supplies for the flood victims. The flooding of the Red River caused some 50,000 residents to leave and flee to shelters in the sounding area and on base

Pat Owens, Mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Lynn Stauss (not sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Nicole R. Mickelson, USAF ... More

Northwest Airlines Boeing 747 being off loaded is greeted at Grand Forks Air Force Base with a welcoming committee of signs, media of all categories, the Salvation Army, and Brigadier General Kenneth Hess, as well as his wife, Deb, and members of his staff. Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens and Mayor of East Grand Forks, MN, Lynn Stauss arrived on base to thank Northwest Airlines, for its efforts in collecting needed supplies for the flood victims

Northwest Airlines Boeing 747 being off loaded is greeted at Grand For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Nicole R. Mickelson, USAF ... More

PFC. William Pocan, 642nd Engineer Company, hooks up a generator to provide power to WTNY, one of the stations responsible for emergency broadcasts during the crisis. Fort Drum personnel are working around the clock in support of communities crippled by the recent ice storm. Soldiers are augmenting community clean-up efforts and providing trucks, electrical power, mobile kitchens, heaters, and more than 60,000 sand bags

PFC. William Pocan, 642nd Engineer Company, hooks up a generator to pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. A.E. Madsenmadsen Release Status: Released to... More

Soldiers from the 642nd Engineer Company work to clear fallen trees. Numerous trees were damaged from heavy ice buildup following an ice storm Jan. 8-9. Fort Drum personnel are working around the clock in support of communities crippled by the recent ice storm. Soldiers are augmenting community clean-up efforts and providing trucks, electrical power, mobile kitchens, heaters, and more than 60,000 sand bags

Soldiers from the 642nd Engineer Company work to clear fallen trees. N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. Mark Swart Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Sergeant (SGT) Michael Campbell, a member of Company A, 146th Signal Battalion, Jacksonville, hoses down hot spots as part of the Florida National Guard's efforts in battling the forest fires ravaging north Florida. SGT Campbell was in the first group of 80 guardsmen that received training in fire suppression methods as part of Operation FIRESTORM

Sergeant (SGT) Michael Campbell, a member of Company A, 146th Signal B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIRESTORM State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD Scen... More

General Thomas A. Schwartz, Commanding General, Forces Command (and Reviewing Officer), presents the decoration for Distinguished Civilain Service to Mrs. Vonda A. Crocker for her countless efforts and contributions for improving quality of life for soldiers and families during her 33 year career as an army volunteer. The presentation was made during the I Corps Change of Command and Lieutenant General George A. Crocker's Retirement ceremony on 30 September 1999. LTG Crocker relinquished command to Lieutenant General James T. Hill (not shown)

General Thomas A. Schwartz, Commanding General, Forces Command (and Re...

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

In August 1996, US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Porfirio Castillo investigated smoke swirling in the distance as he sat in his vehicle waiting for a train to complete its passing. When he arrive at the site of the fire he went into a blazing house to save an elderly man that was suspected to still be inside. SMSGT Castillo risked his life by entering the house that was almost totally in flames. He pulled the man to saftey while the house was collasping around him. Despite SMSGT Castillo's efforts, the man, suffering from severe burns and smoke inhalation, died several hours later. For his actions, Castillo received the AIRMAN's Medal and the 1997 Pitsenbarger Award. This image was ...

In August 1996, US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Porfirio Castillo ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: In August 1996, US Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Porfirio Castillo investigated smoke swirling in the distance as he sat in ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Marines clear this unmarked Islamic Resistance Center building, located in the city of Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Dec. 2, 2004, prior to foreign news reporters entering it as part of their tour through Fallujah. The foreign media is on a tour of various sites in Fallujah to see the reconstruction efforts going on after the November battle by Multinational Forces against insurgents in the city of Fallujah, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Marines clear this unmarked Islamic Resistance Cente...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Foreign reporters interview Iraqi military-aged men and Iraqi Red Crescent workers inside an Iraqi Red Crescent center, located in the city of Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Dec. 2, 2004. This facility is being shown to the foreign media as part of their tour of various sites within the city of Fallujah to see the reconstruction efforts going on after the November battle between Multinational Forces and insurgents in the city of Fallujah, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

Foreign reporters interview Iraqi military-aged men and Iraqi Red Cres...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

An Arab news reporter (center) speaks to 'Rose' (left), an Iraqi interpreter, as his cameraman (right) listens, inside the Dr. Talib Al-Janabi Hospital, in the city of Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Dec. 2, 2004, as he prepares for his news story. The foreign media is on a tour of various sites in Fallujah to see the reconstruction efforts going on after the November battle by Multinational Forces against insurgents in the city of Fallujah, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

An Arab news reporter (center) speaks to 'Rose' (left), an Iraqi inter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 17, 2010 --Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Smith discusses Public Assistance recovery efforts related to DR 1884 with State Coordinating Officer Mark Bassett. Federal disaster aid has been made available for California to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe winter storms during the period of January 17 to February 6, 2010. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Seve...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Officials in California Production Date: 03/17/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 17, 2010 --Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Smith discusses ... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the parapet of the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the parapet of the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:51:09 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Aerial view, long shot, looking down as water fills the streets of the town of Guiji near the Limpopo River in Southern Mozambique, forcing people from their homes to higher ground. C-130 aircraft (not shown) assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, fly daily Keen Sage aerial surveillance missions over Mozambique to help find stranded flood victims and survey damage caused by the flooding in Southern Africa. The 37th Airlift Squadron C-130 (not shown) aircraft are deployed to Hoedspruit Air Force Base, South Africa, as part of the United States humanitarian relief efforts

Aerial view, long shot, looking down as water fills the streets of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RESPONSE Base: Hoedspruit Air Force Base Country: South Africa (ZAF) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cary Humphries Releas... More

Interior, left side profile, medium shot, as USAF STAFF Sergeants Rob Turner and Todd Geehan, assigned to the 32nd Air Operations Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, operate a Keen Sage aerial surveillance system from a specially prepared C-130 for a flight over Southern Mozambique, to search for stranded flood victims and to survey water levels and damage (flood victims and damage not shown) caused by the recent flooding in Southern Africa. The 37th Airlift Squadron C-130 aircraft are deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Hoedspruit Air Force Base, South Africa, as part of the United States humanitarian relief efforts Operation Atlas Response and to fly daily Keen Sage aerial ...

Interior, left side profile, medium shot, as USAF STAFF Sergeants Rob ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Interior, left side profile, medium shot, as USAF Staff Sergeants Rob Turner and Todd Geehan, assigned to the 32nd Air Operatio... More

Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE members of the 105th Airlift Wing (AW) gathered in the Dining Facility at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York. Where, Technical Sergeant Michael Antinucci, the units Recruiter & Family Support representative hands out energy snack-packages to members of the 105th's third deployment to World Trade Center (WTC) collapse site. The snack packages were put together by Seventh Graders from Wallkill Middle School, hamlet of Wallkill, New York and donated to the unit. Guard personnel will assist in relief efforts provided by New York National Guard. The collapse of the WTC was due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the ...

Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE members of the 105th Airlif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE members of the 105th Airlift Wing (AW) gathered in the Dining Facility at Stewart Ai... More

Holding a mass meeting in the Dining Facility at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, MASTER Sergeant Dave Baird, 105th Air Wing, briefs on pay information to personnel on the 105th Airlift Wings third rotation deployment to World Trade Center (WTC) site areas. New York Air National Guard personnel assisted in relief efforts at the collapse site as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The collapse due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the buildings; killing all in the planes and thousands in the building. In response, President George W. Bush initiated NOBLE EAGLE a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in ...

Holding a mass meeting in the Dining Facility at Stewart Air National ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Holding a mass meeting in the Dining Facility at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, Master Sergeant Dave Ba... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, takes time out to greet personnel assigned to the NATO E-3A AWACS Component at Geinlenkirchen Air Base, Germany, on June 7, 2002. During his visit the Secretary expressed the Nation's thanks for the efforts the Component contributed in providing airspace security over the United States after the attacks of Sept. 11th, 2001. He also awarded the Component the Joint Meritorious Unit Award for their contributions. (NATO photo by MASTER SGT. Stefan Miller) (Released)

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, takes time...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Geinlenkirchen Air Base State: Nordrhein-Westphalen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Stefan Miller, Nato Release... More

After addressing a crowd of about 5,000 civilians, family members and the soldiers at Division Hill, Fort Drum, US President George W. Bush gives a "thumbs up" for a "Good job 10th Mountain Division!" Thanking them for their efforts in the war on terrorism

After addressing a crowd of about 5,000 civilians, family members and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Glenn Wagner, C... More

The Honorable John D. Negroponte (reddish shirt), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, speaks with Iraqi members of the Iraqi Mine Clearance Organization during a tour of the Organization's training facility in Baghdad, a critical US/Iraqi component of the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom on Sept. 6, 2002. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant R. Nick Siers) (Released)

The Honorable John D. Negroponte (reddish shirt), U.S. Ambassador to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT R. Nick Siers, USAF Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 387th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), use an ATLAS (All Terrain Lifter Army System) at a forward deployed location to bring in pallets of Humanitarian Daily Rations (HDR) to a supply storage location. The HDR will be delivered to Iraqi refugees, as part of the United States Humanitarian efforts during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 387th Air Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David R. Wheeler, USAF Release ... More

Makeshift fireworks light the sky above Baghdad, Iraq, celebrating the death of Saddam Hussein's Sons, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Coalition forces in Mosul, Iraq, killed Uday and Qusay Hussein, after the two resisted efforts to be apprehended or detained

Makeshift fireworks light the sky above Baghdad, Iraq, celebrating the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Matthew Willingham, USA Release Status: Released ... More

British Soldiers assigned to A (Gallipoli) Company (CO), 1ST Battalion (BN), The Highlanders, United Kingdom (UK) Army, pose for a group photo. This team played an important part in the weapon and ammunition harvest efforts for Operation TIMBERWOLF. The search in the Prijedor area near Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina under Operation JOINT FORGE found over 40 tons of weapons and ammunition during the three-week TIMBERWOLF operation by the Stabilization Force peacekeepers

British Soldiers assigned to A (Gallipoli) Company (CO), 1ST Battalion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banja Luka State: Prijedor Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Rodney E. Jones,... More

USA Freedom Corps Director John Bridgeland at the podium during award ceremonies, on the rooftop of the Department of Interior headquarters building,honoring individuals, youth groups, schools, organizations, partnerships, businesses involved in volunteer conservation efforts under the Take Pride in America program

USA Freedom Corps Director John Bridgeland at the podium during award ...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Take Pride in America Director Martha Allbright at the podium during award ceremonies, on the rooftop of the Department of Interior headquarters building, honoring individuals, youth groups, schools, organizations, partnerships, businesses involved in volunteer conservation efforts under the Take Pride inAmerica program

Take Pride in America Director Martha Allbright at the podium during a...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Award ceremonies on the rooftop of the Department of Interior headquarters building, honoring individuals, youth groups, schools, organizations, partnerships, businesses involved in volunteer conservation efforts under the Take Pride in America program

Award ceremonies on the rooftop of the Department of Interior headquar...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Award ceremonies on the rooftop of the Department of Interior headquarters building, honoring individuals, youth groups, schools, organizations, partnerships, businesses involved in volunteer conservation efforts under the Take Pride in America program

Award ceremonies on the rooftop of the Department of Interior headquar...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Vernon C. Prevatt (foreground left), Commanding Officer, Marine Wing Support Squadron Two Seven Three (MWSS-273), speaks with USMC LTC Joseph K. Hailand, Commanding Officer, MWSS-272, during a Family Day Event held aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC). The event recognizes and supports the efforts of squadron's members deployed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Vernon C. Prevatt (for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) John G. Castellaw (right), Commanding General, 2nd Marine Air Wing, presents the Bronze Star Medal to USMC STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Troy M. McNeal, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, Marine Wing Support Squadron Two Seven Two (MWSS-272), during a Family Day Event held aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC). The event recognizes and supports the efforts of squadron's members during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) John G. Castellaw (right),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) gunner, Fearless Class Patrol Vessel RSS RESILIENCE (OPV 82), keeps his sight trained on the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC) Mars Class Combat Stores Ship USNS CONCORD (T-AFS 5), prior to an RSN boarding team boarding the ship, during Exercise SOUTHEAST ASIA COOPERATION AGAINST TERRORISM (SEACAT). A scenario driven exercise, SEACAT involves the tracking and boarding of rouge merchant ships, one of which was played by the CONCORD. SEACAT is designed to contribute to regional coordination efforts that support cooperative responses to terrorism and transnational crimes at sea

A Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) gunner, Fearless Class Patrol Vesse...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rss Resilience (OPV 82) Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Adam S. Bashaw, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, kisses his wife Vivian during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin Program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, kisses ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

US Navy (USN) HH-60H Seahawk helicopters, Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2), Golden Falcons, and SH-60B Seahawk helicopters, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light Squadron 47 (HSL-47), Saberhawks, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), depart the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) en route to Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. The helicopters are transporting supplies, disaster relief teams and supporting humanitarian airlifts to Tsunami stricken coastal regions. The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Tsunami Humanitarian Relief Efforts

US Navy (USN) HH-60H Seahawk helicopters, Helicopter Anti-submarine Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Sw) Seth C. Peterson, Usn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy (USN) Commander, Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG-9), Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Doug Crowder, left and Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 5 (ESG-5), RADM Christopher C. Ames, right and US Army (USA) Brigadier General (BGEN) Christian Cowdrey, talk about supporting the humanitarian relief efforts in Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia (IDN). The USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

US Navy (USN) Commander, Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG-9), Rear Admiral ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elizabeth A. Edwards, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

ormer US President George H. W. Bush flanked by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines while posing for a photo aboard the US Navy (USN) Whidbey Island Class Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS ORT MCHENRY (LSD 43). USN Sailors and USMC Marines greeted former US Presidents William J. Clinton and George H. W. Bush as they toured various spaces aboard the ship receiving operational briefings on each sections participation in humanitarian relief efforts at Banda Aceh on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. ORT MCHENRY is currently operating off the coast of Indonesia in support of Operation UNIIED ASSISTANCE, the humanitarian relief effort to aid the victims of the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia....

ormer US President George H. W. Bush flanked by US Marine Corps (USMC)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Former US President George H. W. Bush flanked by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines while posing for a photo aboard the US Navy (USN... More

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Kurt Hummeldorf (right), USN Dental Corps, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) [not shown], exchanges contact information with the governor of North Sumatra, Indonesia, upon arrival to Nias, Indonesia. At the request of the government of Indonesia, MERCY and the MSC Combat Stores Ship USNS NIAGARA FALLS (T-AFS 3) [not shown] are on station off the coast of Nias, providing assistance as determined appropriate and necessary with earthquake disaster relief efforts and provide medical assistance to those in need

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Kurt Hummeldorf (right), USN Dental Corp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nais State: Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey Russell, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

US Navy (USN) Equipment Operator Third Class (EO3) Shannon Wakland uses a dozer to clear debris from the parking lot of the Edgewater Mall, located in Biloxi, Mississippi (MS). Department of Defense (DOD) units are mobilizing as part of Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster-relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina

US Navy (USN) Equipment Operator Third Class (EO3) Shannon Wakland use...

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

US Navy (USN) Hospitalman (HM) Maria Armour about to immunize a patient in the medical department aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The immunizations will help protect Sailors from infection and disease during their participation in the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

US Navy (USN) Hospitalman (HM) Maria Armour about to immunize a patien...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: JO3(Sw/Aw) Kat Smith, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy (USN) personnel assigned to Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 55 (VR-55), Naval Base Ventura County, California (CA), use a John Deere 544E loader to load supplies onto their USN C-130 Hercules aircraft, at Fort Worth, Texas (TX), for delivery to New Orleans and surrounding areas in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

US Navy (USN) personnel assigned to Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 55...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Andrew Rutigliano, Usn Release Status: Released ... More

US Navy (USN) Navy Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four (NMCB-4), remove debris at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School's gymnasium in Slidell, Louisiana, during a disaster recovery operation in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

US Navy (USN) Navy Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: Slidell State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Christopher Gray and Electrician Mate Third Class (EM3) Bryan Davis, part of Joint Task Force (JTF) Gulf Coast, make final preparations to energize an electrical submersible pump powered by a HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) A3 Hybrid electric truck. The truck provides 250 kilowatts of power to the pumps for dewatering efforts at the Medical Center at Louisiana Charity Hospital in downtown New Orleans. The Navy's active participation in the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Christoph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. J. Stratchko, Usn Release Status: Releas... More

Two U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 2/319th Field Artillery Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC, gather up a supply of water and a box of Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) for residents in a New Orleans, La. neighborhood, September 13, 2005 during Task Force Katrina. Their unit is there to support the recovery and relief efforts for the victims of hurricane"Katrina".(U.S. Army photo by CPL. Sam Kilpatrick) (Released)

Two U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 2/319th Field Artillery Regiment, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Samuel Kilpatrick, USA Release Status: Rele... More

Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG) Captain (CPT) Ron Rogers briefs civil and National Guard search parties during a recovery operation in Pearlington, Mississippi (MS). CPT Rogers is a member of the 47th Civil Support Team (CST) headquartered in Jackson, in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. (A3597)

Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG) Captain (CPT) Ron Rogers brie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearlington State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: 2LT Murray B. Shugars, Msarng Release Status:... More

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