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US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Lehn (front), USMC CPL Paisi (middle), and USMC CPL Arguello, 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), Headquarters Battalion (HQ BN), G-2 (Intelligence), spray paint signs for the Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drill at Camp Matilda during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The ROC uses the crawl-walk-run method of training so the unit can experience the big picture, ensuring everyone knows what to do when the time comes in the real event

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Lehn (front), USMC CPL Paisi (mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Matilda Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jennifer A. Krusen, USMC Release S... More

Written in metal, the word JAIL is welded on the Ash Shatrah structure entrance. On the back wall in Arabic is written: "Iraq, peoples country and security for everyone." The new jail was constructed during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Written in metal, the word JAIL is welded on the Ash Shatrah structure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ash Shatrah State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 40599 Scene Camera Operator: SGT Nicholas S. Hizer, USMC Release Stat... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Community Relations Specialist Jean Ones Austin distributes flyers to Haitian small businesses about recovery information following Hurricane Sandy. FEMA provides assistance information to everyone that was impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Community Relations Specialist Jean Ones...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 5, 2005 -- Vice-Admiral Thad Allen (rear facing) addresses FEMA employees at the Area Field Office (AFO) in Biloxi. VADM Allen came to thank everyone for all their hard work during the response and recovery to Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 5, 2005 -- Vice-Admiral T...

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

Emergency Planning and Security - Los Angeles, Calif. , September 15, 2009 -- Mark Neveau, Federal Coordinating Officer at FEMA's Region IX Office, delivered a presentation on disaster preparedness to participants at the Miracle Mile Safety Summit. September is National Preparedness month and FEMA is visiting with civic groups, like the Miracle Mile Safety Summit, to encourage everyone to be prepared for the next disaster.

Emergency Planning and Security - Los Angeles, Calif. , September 15, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Coordinating Officer at the podium in California Production Date: 09/15/2009 Caption: Los Angeles, Calif. , September 15, 2009 -- Mark Neveau, Federal... More

Severe Storm - Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Laura Philpot and Tom Violette speak with a storm survivor in front of her former home. FEMA Community Relations canvass each storm stricken area to be sure everyone gets information how to apply for FEMA assistance to recover from the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm - Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA Community R...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Workers with Disaster Survivor Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Special... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- Community Relation Specialists in Henryville, hardest hit of communities torn apart by tornadoes March 2, met with survivors whenever they wanted to ask questions, as part of the compassionate side of work done during the preliminary damage assessments March 6 and 7. Gene Romano, left, as external affairs officer, headed the effort to make sure everyone in the community understood why FEMA was there. Michael Raphael/FEMA photo

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- Community...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists Production Date: 03/06/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- Community Relation Specialists in Henryville, hardest... More

Washington, D.C., Sep. 5, 2013 -- Ellis M. Stanley, Sr., Chair, Committee on Increasing National Resilience to Hazards and Disasters for the National Academy of Sciences encourages individual preparedness at the PrepareAthon. America's PrepareAthon is designed to prepare everyone before a disaster (e.g., tornadoes, extreme heat, earthquakes, or wildfires) strikes through year-round drills, discussions and exercises at the community level

Washington, D.C., Sep. 5, 2013 -- Ellis M. Stanley, Sr., Chair, Commit...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Brittany Trotter City/State: Washington, DC Categories: FEMA Event Photographs Relating to Disasters and Em... More

I Am a Man of the People…I Need the Help of Everyone

I Am a Man of the People…I Need the Help of Everyone

Psychological Warfare Posters Promoting the U.S.-South Vietnamese Cause During the Vietnam War

COL. Burton C. Quist, commander, Joint Task Force Provide Promise (Forward), US Marine Corps, gathers everyone to present medals to the winners of the Independence Day 5K Fun Run at Camp Pleso

COL. Burton C. Quist, commander, Joint Task Force Provide Promise (For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Zagreb Country: Croatia (CRO) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Release Status: Released to... More

Welcome home banners are posted up at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as everyone awaits the return of the three released soldiers, STAFF Sergeant Chris Stone, SSG Andrew Ramirez and SPECIALIST Steven Gonzales (Not shown), from Yugoslavia

Welcome home banners are posted up at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 2 (VFA-2, Bounty Hunters), Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2), aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), streaks through the sky during an airpower demonstration conducted for everyone aboard, while the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN is underway on a Tiger Cruise in the Pacific Ocean (POC). Tiger cruises are provided for family members and friends of the crew so that they have the opportunity to experience life at sea for a week

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN James R. Evans, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Washington, DC, June 1, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison holds a press conference to urge everyone to get ready for hurricane season which begins today. He also demonstrated FEMA's Video Teleconference ability at FEMA headquarters. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, June 1, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison h...

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

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Ooltewah, Tenn. , March 24, 2012 -- One of the many homes completely destroyed from the March storms in Tennessee. FEMA is encouraging everyone with storm damages to register for disaster assistance. Photo by Tim Burkitt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Ooltewah, Tenn. , March 24, 2012 -- One of th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Home devastated in Ootelwah, Tennessee Production Date: 03/24/2012 Caption: Ooltewah, Tenn. , March 24, 2012 -- One of the many homes completely destroyed from... More

Debris and power lines litter a St. Thomas street after Hurricane Marilyn swept through the Virgin Islands. It was estimated that several months would be required to restore power to everyone

Debris and power lines litter a St. Thomas street after Hurricane Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Thomas State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release Status: Rele... More

Technical Sergeant Michael Nixon, USAF, Photographer with the Combat Visual Information Team, 366th Communications Squadron, passes a bag of mail to another member in the receiving line. Everyone helps when mail arrives, as its a big morale booster during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Technical Sergeant Michael Nixon, USAF, Photographer with the Combat V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael D. Gaddis, USAF Rele... More

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 -- Representatives from FEMA begin to set up an information booth to display and distribute materials to help families prepare for future disasters at FEMA's Family Preparadness Day in Lake Charles. Many organizations were represented and helped provide important information and free supplies to everyone attending. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 -- R...

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

Paul Goodyear, Pearl Harbor survivor, addresses everyone in attendance at joint Navy/National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the attack at Ford Island, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 2006. More than 1,500 Pearl Harbor survivors, their families and their friends from around the nation joined the more than 2,000 distiguished guests and the general public for the annual observance. (U.S. Navy photo by CHIEF Communication SPECIALIST Don Bray) (Released)

Paul Goodyear, Pearl Harbor survivor, addresses everyone in attendance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ford Island State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Don Bray, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Washington, DC, June 1, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator holds a press conference to urge everyone to get ready for hurricane season which begins today. He also demonstrated FEMA's Video Teleconference ability at FEMA headquarters. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, June 1, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator holds a press confe...

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

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Burlington, Vt. , September 28, 2011 -- Located in the Joint Field Office, Deanna Frazier, Media Relations Unit Leader helps keep the media informed regarding FEMA's assistance to Vermont communities. Keeping everyone abreast of the latest disaster information is the goal of FEMA Joint Information Center. Photo by Wendell A. Davis Jr.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Burlington, Vt. ,...

The original database describes this as: Title: Media Relations Production Date: 09/28/2011 Caption: Burlington, Vt. , September 28, 2011 -- Located in the Joint Field Office, Deanna Frazier, Media Relations... More

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist distributed registration information flyer's in twenty different languages to hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA encourages everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy to call FEMA regardless of their primary language. FEMA/Ashley Andujar

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Anchorage, Alaska, July 8, 2013 -- Anchorage, Alaska, July 8, 2013 - Clouds with beauty for the passengers and hard for everyone else. Weather plays a big part in some disaster recoveries. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Anchorage, Alaska, July 8, 2013 -- Anchorage, Alaska, July 8, 2013 - C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Anchorage, AK Keywords: Dolph FEMA arctic circle clouds ^ FEMA ^ Dolph ^ arctic circle... More

Technical Sergeant Brian Posten, USAF, (center), 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, leads other members in observing three minutes of silence on 14 September 2001. This was a worldwide initiative for everyone to remember those lost during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon on Tuesday, 11 September 2001. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Technical Sergeant Brian Posten, USAF, (center), 568th Security Forces...

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

US Army (USA) General (GEN) Tommy R. Franks, Commander, United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), and coalition forces in Iraq, speaks with Team members at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall Air Base (AB), United Kingdom (UK). Franks thanked everyone for contributing their hard work and dedication during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) General (GEN) Tommy R. Franks, Commander, United States ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Meghan Geis, USAF Release Stat... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, MS, 12-16-05 -- Vicki Killingsworth, the incoming president of LIFE(Living Independence for Everyone), a Mississippi disability-rights group, discusses her observations with a FEMA employee. FEMA and various representatives for disabled groups were looking at trailers and mobile homes FEMA is providing as temporary shelter for Hurricane Katrina victims with special needs. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, MS, 12-16-05 -- Vicki Killingsworth, the i...

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

Washington, D. C. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate address the FEMA Black Leadership Summit. He told about the ways FEMA is working with leaders in the African-American community to engage the public and encourage everyone to take steps to prepare for an emergency. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate addess the FEMA Black Leadership Summit in Washington, DC Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 4, 20... More

A Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) lowers AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, USAF, Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) into a burning minefield at Bien-Hoa Air Base in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) for a helicopter extraction of a wounded Vietnamese Soldier. The soldier lost a foot when he stepped on a landmine. Nobody could figure out how to extract the wounded soldier without tripping the mines. A1C Pitsenbarger said, "No problem, just lower me down on the penetrator, Ill straddle the guy, pick him up, and then you can lift me up." Risky as everyone knew that the prop wash could also setoff the mines. A1C Pitsenbarger...

A Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) lowers AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kaman HH-43F Huskie (Pedro) lowers AIRMAN First Class (A1C) William Hart Pitsenbarger, USAF, Pararescue Crew Member, Detachmen... More

The Commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) General (GEN) Robert H. Foglesong, stands on a truck as he motivates everyone before the "Warrior Run" on Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany (DEU)

The Commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Genera...

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

On March 8, 2006, U.S. Soldiers from Charlie, 2-22 Infantry on Military Police Liberty and Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division located on Forward Operating Base Constitution held a MEDCAP for the people of Al Jaddi Village. The purpose of the operation was to assist with humanity needs of local villagers and develop targetable intelligence. The MEDCAP was held at Al Jeel Al Arahi Primary School (Mix). Everyone had to get searched before entering.(U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Kevin L. Moses Sr.) (Released)

On March 8, 2006, U.S. Soldiers from Charlie, 2-22 Infantry on Militar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN DIV Scene Camera Op... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Laura Philpot and Tom Violette speak with a storm survivor in front of his former home. FEMA Community Relations canvass each storm stricken area to be sure everyone receives information on how to apply for FEMA assistance to recover from the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Workers with Disaster Survivor Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Sp... More

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist distributed registration information flyers in 20 different languages to hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA encourages everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy to register for disaster assistance with FEMA. Photo by Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

US Navy Damage Controlman 1ST Class John Frush assists a diver into his suite during preparations for Surface Decompression on Oxygen dives, at the TWA Flight 800 crash site 120 feet below. Although Frush is not a diver, everyone on the Navys salvage rescue ship USS GRASP (ARS 51) assists in the safe "dressing" of divers and the handling of their "umbilicals" as they move about the ocean floor. The boots weigh less than 10 pounds each; most of the diver's weights are carried in his Integrated Diving Vest (IDV), which also holds emergency air, referred to as "come home bottle". TWA flight 800 crahed in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island, New York, on July 17, 1996

US Navy Damage Controlman 1ST Class John Frush assists a diver into hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Grasp (ARS 51) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Glen J. Hurd, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Siege City Category: Pictorial Place: Honorable Mention PictorialA Bird's eye view of Sarajevo, Bosnia shows the deep rooted uncertainty of the present as well as the future, with the mistakes of the past still fresh on everyone's mind

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Siege City Catego...

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

A man using his medical disability card uses it to get ahead of everyone else waiting to buy ice. The elderly and people with medical disability are allowed to the head of the ice line. The demand for ice is so great that the owner of the factory limits the sale of ice to one bag per person. The Rima ice factory is one of three in the local area currently working with the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide ice to the surrounding communities. The devastating winds of Hurricane George ripped through the Island leaving it without electrical power, potable water and phone communications

A man using his medical disability card uses it to get ahead of everyo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fajardo State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jill Murphy (left foreground) and SSGT Collen Byerly (Center) from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, assist incoming military members at the Joint Processing Accountability Center (JPAC) area for the JOINT EXPEDITIONARY FORCE EXPERIMENT (JEFX) Exercise. Everyone involved in the exercise must inprocess threw the JPAC. Over a 1000 military and civilian members will be processed during the JEFX exercise at Nellis AFB, Nevada

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jill Murphy (left foreground) and SSGT Col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT EXPEDITIONARY FORCE EXPERIMENT (JEFX) Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) John Medeiros passes on the appreciation of the US Air Force to the contract workers at Johnson Atoll for completing their mission on time and on budget. Everyone will depart the island and leave it unmanned and decommissioned

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) John Medeiros passes on the apprecia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Johnston Atoll Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Michael Dey, CIV, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 17, 2005 -- Vicki Killinsgworth, the incoming president of Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), a disability-right group in Mississippi, leaves a FEMA ADA-compliant trailer on exhibit at the Purvis, MS staging area. The interior of the trailer has been configured to allow people with physical disabilities to be able to use the trailer. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 17, 2005 -- Vicki Killinsgwor...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 17, 2005 - Vicki Killingsworth,the incoming president of Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE) uses a ramp to enter a FEMA ADA-compliant trailer on exhibit at the Purvis, MS staging area. The interior of the trailer has been configured to allow people with physical disabilities to be able to use the trailer. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 17, 2005 - Vicki Killingswort...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Schoharie, N. Y. , September 23, 2011 -- A Thank you sign to everyone who helped is propped on a tree next to Schoharie County Department of Public Works. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Schoharie, N. Y. , September 23, 2011 -- A ...

The original database describes this as: Title: "Thank You" Production Date: 09/23/2011 Caption: Schoharie, N. Y. , September 23, 2011 -- A Thank you sign to everyone who helped is propped on a tree next to ... More

A wide angle view over the heads of the audience, as everyone bows their head for a moment of silent prayer, at the beginning of the commissioning ceremonies for the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996)

A wide angle view over the heads of the audience, as everyone bows the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gary R. Miller Release Status: Released to... More

A tour at Ali Al Salem Air Base, nicknamed the "Rock", is a bonding experience, and nearly everyone who deploys comes home with a picture of the base's namesake trademark, "The Rock". The rock is home of the 9th Air Expeditionary Group made up of over 1500 people and sits just 39 miles from the Iraq border. This photo is part of the "On the Borderline" story in the July 1999, AIRMAN Magazine. The article describes life at the "Rock" and how it's mission and personnel have increased since the end of the Persian Gulf War under OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH

A tour at Ali Al Salem Air Base, nicknamed the "Rock", is a bonding ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Ali Al Salem Air Base Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Rose Reynolds Release Status: ... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 19, 2007 - An incident command briefing at the FEMA Emergency Operations Center keeps everyone updated on progress and safety issues. Briefings are held twice daily with representatives of relief organizations and town, county, state, and federal governments. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 19, 2007 ...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Larry Rankin is telling this resident what FEMA help may be available and how to apply. CR goes door to door to alert everyone about FEMA services. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado striking several KY counties recently. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central ...

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

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- A volunteer at the Sylmar Local Assistance Center brightened everyone's day when she performed and impromptu version of "God Bless America. " A Local Assistance Center is a "one stop shop" where disaster victims can visit to obtain information regarding disaster assistance.

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- A volunteer at...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteer Sings God Bless America in California Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Sylmar, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- A volunteer at the Sylmar Local Assi... More

Washington, D. C. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate address the FEMA Black Leadership Summit. He spoke on the ways FEMA is working with leaders in the African-American community to engage the public and encourage everyone to take steps to prepare for an emergency. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator at the podium in the District of Columbia Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Crai... More

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist's distribute multi-lingual flyer's in 20 different languages to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors with the registration process. FEMA encourages everyone affected to call FEMA regardless of their primary language. FEMA/Ashley Andujar

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist'...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Ooltewah, Tenn. , March 24, 2012 -- This home was destroyed by the March tornado near Chickamauga Lake. FEMA is encouraging everyone with storm damages to register for disaster assistance. Photo by Tim Burkitt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Ooltewah, Tenn. , March 24, 2012 -- This home...

The original database describes this as: Title: Heavy Destruction Evident in Ooltewah, Tennessee Production Date: 03/24/2012 Caption: Ooltewah, Tenn. , March 24, 2012 -- This home was destroyed by the March ... More

Washington, D.C., Sep. 5, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate addresses individual and community preparedness during America's PrepareAthon. America's PrepareAthon is designed to prepare everyone before a disaster (e.g., tornadoes, extreme heat, earthquakes, or wildfires) strikes through year-round drills, discussions and exercises at the community level

Washington, D.C., Sep. 5, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate addr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Brittany Trotter City/State: Washington, DC Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ FEMA Event Photographs Relatin... More

Artwork: "Everyone was Very Very Ready" Artist: Henry Koehler

Artwork: "Everyone was Very Very Ready" Artist: Henry Koehler

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

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Durden briefs everyone on the good and the bad about chemical warfare training during Exercise SABERTOOTH 2002, at Bolling Air Force Base (AFB), Washington, DC

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Durden briefs everyone on th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SABERTOOTH 2002 Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

A Georgia Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing SENIOR MASTER SGT. (right) and his son (aiming the rifle) visit one of the 30 booths set up at the 165th AW Annual Family Day at Savannah International Airport, Ga., on Oct. 2, 2004. Besides the 30 booths, there were various military and civilian aircraft were on display on the flightline. The entire event proved to be a great success for everyone who attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. Shaleata Johnson) (Released)

A Georgia Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing SENIOR MASTER SGT. (ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah Iap State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shaleata Johnson, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Frankfort, Ky. , March 28, 2012 -- Make sure your weather radio is properly set so you will be notified if severe weather alerts are issued in your area. FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialists encourage everyone to own a weather radio. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Frankfort, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Weather Radio in Use Production Date: 03/28/2012 Caption: Frankfort, Ky. , March 28, 2012 -- Make sure your weather radio is properly set so you will be notifi... More

Bowie, Md., December 11, 2013 -- Flat Stella reminds everyone to stay in the kitchen while cooking to help reduce fire

Bowie, Md., December 11, 2013 -- Flat Stella reminds everyone to stay ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Brittany Trotter Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Washington, D.C., Sep. 5, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate urges individuals to Be Smart…Take Part…Prepare during America's PrepareAthon. America's PrepareAthon is designed to prepare everyone before a disaster (e.g., tornadoes, extreme heat, earthquakes, or wildfires) strikes through year-round drills, discussions and exercises at the community level

Washington, D.C., Sep. 5, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate urg...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Brittany Trotter City/State: Washington, DC Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ FEMA Event Photographs Relatin... More

Tornado - Fultondale, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Survivors of the April 27th tornadoes apply for assistance from FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) at the Fultondale Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Registration is the first step for everyone needing assistance. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Fultondale, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Survivors of the April 27t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Fultondale Disaster Recovery Center registering survivors Production Date: 05/05/2011 Caption: Fultondale, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Survivors of the April 27th to... More

The thumbs up signal is given by LT. COL. Charlie Heald (front seat) and Peter Jennings of ABC News in the back seat of the F-15E Strike Eagle. The signal is given to notify everyone that everything is "A" all right for the incentive flight to begin

The thumbs up signal is given by LT. COL. Charlie Heald (front seat) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Milo Ware Jr. Relea... More

Distinguished vistors Ananda Lewis of MTV (2nd from right), Secretary of Defense, The Honorable William Cohen (In Flight Jacket), Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Mrs. Cohen (In red beret), and Ruth Pointer (Right) finish the show off with a finale of everyone singing together at the USO Tour Concert hosted by the Secretary of Defense at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on December 17th 2000

Distinguished vistors Ananda Lewis of MTV (2nd from right), Secretary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia Deatrick, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

General Tommy R. Franks, USA, Commander of US Forces Central Command, shakes hands with AIRMAN First Class Sloan, USAF, before entering the dining facility of a base in Southwest Asia. The general is going through the region visiting the various bases when he stopped here to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with the troops. He personally spoke with everyone he met, passing out words of encouragement and praise for all the work done in support of the war on terrorism during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the...

General Tommy R. Franks, USA, Commander of US Forces Central Command, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: General Tommy R. Franks, USA, Commander of US Forces Central Command, shakes hands with AIRMAN First Class Sloan, USAF, before e... More

In her first public speech after her husband Pat Tillman's death, Marie Tillman thanked everyone for their support to the family. Pat Tillman left the NFL Cardinals, became a U.S. Army Ranger and was part of the 75th Ranger Regiment to fight terrorism in Afghanistan. He was honored at the Cardinals Football Stadium in Phoenix Ariz., on Sunday Sept. 19, 2004 during a half time ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER Sergeant Michael C. Burns) (Released)

In her first public speech after her husband Pat Tillman's death, Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael C. Burns, USAF Release Statu... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 16, 2005 - Vicki Killingsworth, the incoming president of Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), inspects a FEMA ADA-compliant trailer on exhibit at the Purvis, MS staging area. The interior of the trailer has been configured to allow people with physical disabilities to be able to use the trailer. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 16, 2005 - Vicki Killingswort...

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

On April 8, 2006, Iraqi 6th Division, 3rd Brigade located on Forward Operating Base Constitution held a meeting between Iraqi soldiers and Iraqi Police. The meeting was planned so Iraqi Army, COL. Nasar and Iraqi Police, COL. Kareem could plan ways for the two services to provide better public service and work together for the people in the Baghdad area. American MITT Team sponsor's also attended the meeting. COL. Nasar had everyone's attention as he spoke about his ideas.(U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Kevin L. Moses Sr.) (Released)

On April 8, 2006, Iraqi 6th Division, 3rd Brigade located on Forward O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Constitution State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 4TH ID Scene Camera Oper... More

Washington, D. C. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate address the FEMA Black Leadership Summit. Behind him is Black Leadership Forum CEO Gary Flowers. Mr. Fugate spoke of the ways FEMA is working with leaders in the African-American community to engage the public and encourage everyone to take steps to prepare for an emergency. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate addess the FEMA Black Leadership Summit in Washington, DC Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 4, 20... More

Personnel assigned as members of the United States contingent to the Implementation Force (IFOR) take a well deserved break and enjoy satellite television in a TV tent at the base in the former Yugoslavia. With a wide assortment of programs available there is something for everyone to watch

Personnel assigned as members of the United States contingent to the I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. David W. Richards Rele... More

Once inside the conference room the security forces makes everyone raise their hands above their heads to ensure their safety is not jeopardized during the evacuation of the headquarters building during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations. Weapon shown is the M-4 Carbine compact assault rifle

Once inside the conference room the security forces makes everyone rai...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) William Toguchi, Base Chaplain, helps distribute food to go to Ministry of Defense (MOD) Police working at Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, United Kingdom (UK). The chaplains staff provides events for members TDY or stationed at RAF Fairford, UK, to keep troop morale high. Since the closure of RAF Mildenhall's runway hundreds of troops are now rotating through RAF Fairford, so the chaplain and his staff are doing everything possible to make sure everyone is happy as part of Project Touch

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) William Toguchi, Base Chaplain, helps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Meghan Geis, USAF Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Texas City, Texas, March 4, 2010 -- FEMA's individual assistance managers, Charlie Cook and Terri Burleson (Center), post thank you notes from Baytown's Goose Creek Independent School District students for everyone to see at the Hurricane Ike Recovery Office. FEMA staff working on the recovery for Texas residents truly appreciates the thoughtfulness of the students. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Texas City, Texas, March 4, 2010 -- FEMA's ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers in Texas Production Date: 03/04/2010 Caption: Texas City, Texas, March 4, 2010 -- FEMA's individual assistance managers, Charlie Cook and Terri Bu... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 9, 2011 -- This neighborhood is extensively flooded and the Mississippi River has not yet crested. Everyone was asked to evacuate. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 9, 2011 -- This neighborhood is exten...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memphis TN flooding Production Date: 05/09/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 9, 2011 -- This neighborhood is extensively flooded and the Mississippi River ha... More

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist distributed registration information flyers in 20 different languages to hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA encourages everyone affected to call FEMA regardless of their primary language. FEMA/Ashley Andujar

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Community Relations Specialists Jean Ones Austin and Joyce Lincoln distribute flyers to Haitian small businesses about recovery information following Hurricane Sandy. FEMA provides assistance information to everyone that was impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Community Relations Specialists Jean One...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Community Relations ^ Limited English Proficiency ^ ... More

Bowie, Md., December 12, 2013 -- Flat Stanley reminds everyone to keep furnishings at least 3 ft. away from space heaters

Bowie, Md., December 12, 2013 -- Flat Stanley reminds everyone to keep...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Brittany Trotter Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Washington, D.C., Sep. 5, 2013 -- During America's PrepareAthon, The Great ShakeOut conducted an earthquake drill encouraging participants to Drop, Cover, and Hold On during an earthquake. America's PrepareAthon is designed to prepare everyone before a disaster (e.g., tornadoes, extreme heat, earthquakes, or wildfires) strikes through year-round drills, discussions and exercises at the community level

Washington, D.C., Sep. 5, 2013 -- During America's PrepareAthon, The G...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Brittany Trotter City/State: Washington, DC Categories: FEMA Event Photographs Relating to Disasters and Em... More

Personnel assigned at Tuzla in support Operation JOINT GUARD take a well deserved break and enjoy satellite television in a T.V. tent. With a wide assortment programs available there is something to watch for everyone. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries the former warring factions and provide a climate...

Personnel assigned at Tuzla in support Operation JOINT GUARD take a we...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Personnel assigned at Tuzla in support of Operation JOINT GUARD take a well deserved break and enjoy satellite television in a T... More

An elderly gentleman pleas with the gate guard of the Rima ice factory to let him pass through ahead of everyone else waiting to buy ice. The man is a diabetic and has severe pains in his legs and is unable to stand in line. The demand for ice is so great that the owner of this factory has limited the sale of ice to one bag per person. The Rima ice factory is one of three in the local area which is currently working with the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide ice for the local communities hit by the devastating winds of Hurricane George

An elderly gentleman pleas with the gate guard of the Rima ice factory...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fajardo State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Abu Nuwas, a park in the Rusafa district of Baghdad, Iraq (IRQ) and bordered by the Tigris River, is being restored, with the help of Multi-National Forces for the citizens of Baghdad to enjoy. The park was off limits to civilians under the Saddam regime, but will soon be open to everyone

Abu Nuwas, a park in the Rusafa district of Baghdad, Iraq (IRQ) and bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ashley Brokop, USAF Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Local Boy Scouts sit on the jump seats inside the cargo bay of one of the military aircraft on display at the Georgia Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing Annual Family Day at Savannah International Airport, Ga., on Oct. 2, 2004. There were various military and civilian aircraft were on display on the flightline and 30 booths that sold or gave away a variety of items. The entire event proved to be a great success for everyone who attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. Shaleata Johnson) (Released)

Local Boy Scouts sit on the jump seats inside the cargo bay of one of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah Iap State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shaleata Johnson, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Encino, Calif. , September 15, 2009 -- Nancy Ward, Regional Administrator, FEMA Region IX Office, delivers a presentation on earthquake and disaster preparedness to members of the City of Encino's Chamber of Commerce at the QuakeSmart luncheon. September is National Preparedness month and FEMA is visiting with civic groups, like the Encino Chamber of Commerce, to encourage everyone to be prepared for the next earthquake or disaster.

Emergency Planning and Security - Encino, Calif. , September 15, 2009 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Region 9 Administrator Nancy Ward at the podium in California Production Date: 09/15/2009 Caption: Encino, Calif. , September 15, 2009 -- Nancy Ward, Reg... More

American Library Association Instruction Books - A study in French. These lessons are given by a French Officer enroute to France aboard a U.S.A. Transport. In the Submarine Zone and everyone has a life preserver

American Library Association Instruction Books - A study in French. Th...

Photographer: American Library Association American Library Association Instruction Books

American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Personal Appeal - Collecting funds in Red Cross drive, New York City. Red Cross workers busy on the Lower East Side, N.Y. City. Everyone is anxious to contribute

American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Personal Appeal - Collecting f...

Photographer: Press Illus. Ser. American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Personal Appeal

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U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Hohn, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Philip Eckenrod, 97th AMW command chief, and Tech. Sgt. Jessica Packard, Altus AFB Fire Department deputy fire chief, attend th... More

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