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Japanese World War II Veteran Mr. Iwashita, President of the Zero Fighter Pilots Association and US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Timothy Nichols, a member of the Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HI) Honor Guard Team, pay respects to fallen soldiers during a Flagpole Ceremony held to commemorate the attack on Hickam Field during the Japanese invasion

Japanese World War II Veteran Mr. Iwashita, President of the Zero Figh...

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division talks with local civilians on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division talks with local civilians on t...

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

A French police officer speaks with US soldiers participating in a re-actment of the battle of Omaha Beach on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe. The soldiers are riding in a restored World War II jeep

A French police officer speaks with US soldiers participating in a re-...

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

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division tour a French town on the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division tour a French town on the 40th a...

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

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division gathers his gear after a re-ena...

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

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division speak with World War II veterans and British soldiers prior to a parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe. In the background is a UH-60A Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division speak with World War II veterans...

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

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division visit the Aldershot World War Museum on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division visit the Aldershot World War Mu...

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

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, center, speaks with retired Colonel (COL) Bob Piper during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, center, speaks with retired Colon...

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

Paratroopers perform during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary celebration of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Paratroopers perform during a ceremony commemorating the 40th annivers...

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

President Ronald Reagan and President and Mrs. Francois Mitterrand of France pass through a cordon of French and American troops as they depart after a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

President Ronald Reagan and President and Mrs. Francois Mitterrand of ...

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

Visitors attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Madison Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Visitors attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Madison Memorial on th...

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

A news correspondent interviews a distinguished guest prior to a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A news correspondent interviews a distinguished guest prior to a cerem...

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

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division rest aboard an aircraft shortly before a jump during a celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division rest aboard an aircraft sho...

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

Visitors examine the Madison Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Visitors examine the Madison Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day...

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

Paratroopers perform during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary celebration of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Paratroopers perform during a ceremony commemorating the 40th annivers...

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

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

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

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

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division talk with French citizens after completing the re-enactment of a parachute drop into the town on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division talk with French citizens after ...

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

A British paratrooper sits on the floor with his gear prior to boading an aircraft for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A British paratrooper sits on the floor with his gear prior to boading...

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

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

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

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

U.S. Army paratroopers jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to begin a week-long series of events marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France. Three hundred and fifty American soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division and 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, made the jump along with 50 British paratroopers

U.S. Army paratroopers jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to begin a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Members of a joint services color guard stand at attention during a wreath-laying ceremony held at the Normandy American Ceremony on the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

Members of a joint services color guard stand at attention during a wr...

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

John Eisenhower, left, and Captain J.J. Dantone, Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), stop on the bridge during a tour of the ship. Eisenhower is aboard the aircraft carrier for a celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

John Eisenhower, left, and Captain J.J. Dantone, Commanding Officer of...

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

Veterans, active-duty military officers and family members attend an official wreath-laying ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

Veterans, active-duty military officers and family members attend an o...

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

Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney and Assistant Secretary of Defense / PA Pete Williams at press conference regarding effects of budget cuts on DOD, a-12 development program problems, and casualties by "friendly fire" during Panama invasion

Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney and Assistant Secretary of Defe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released... More

An Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) air crewman walks past one of his squadron's A-6E Intruder aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). The EISENHOWER is on station in the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

An Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) air crewman walks past one of his squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Sidoti Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Two petty officers monitor a display aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47). The TICONDEROGA is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Two petty officers monitor a display aboard the guided missile cruiser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhoffen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A tug moves into position at the stern of the USS AVENGER (CMC-1) as preparations are made for loading the mine countermeasure ship aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport ADROIT and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A tug moves into position at the stern of the USS AVENGER (CMC-1) as p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved into position over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved into position ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), right, is pulled into place beside the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), right, is pulled in...

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: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re... More

Crew members man the rail aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) as the vessel prepares to depart for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Crew members man the rail aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM ...

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: PH2 Stephen Batiz Release Status:... More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored on the submerged deck of the heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 in preparation for transportation to the Middle East. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport the LEADER and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored on the submerged ...

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 Peter Dunn Release Status: Re... More

Relatives and friends of crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) watch from the pier as the vessel departs for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Relatives and friends of crew members aboard the amphibious assault sh...

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 Peter Dunn Release Status: Re... More

C-5 Galaxy aircraft and other aircraft on the ramp at the airbase during the multinational effort against the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. Exact Date Shot Unknown

C-5 Galaxy aircraft and other aircraft on the ramp at the airbase duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeff Simpson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... 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

Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, FT. Drum, NY, wait inside the hangar deck in preparation for a mock invasion of Haiti

Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, FT. Drum, NY, wait inside th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE DEMOCRACY Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock Release Status: Released t... More

A port bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS CHIEF (MCM-14) under "attack" by the S.S. YBOR (actually the tugboat JANET K.) as the mock pirate invasion of Tampa by the Ybor Navy begins as part of the annual Gasparilla celebration

A port bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS CHIEF (MCM-14) un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "The Taking of Quiberon" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Third Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: Tuesday Sept. 21, 1999. During Operation Northern Light 99, NATO Troops from France, England, Germany and Holland prepare to take a French fort in Quiberon, France. NATO troops are in France to practice invasion techniques with troops from different NATO countries. A U.S. Naval Coastal Warfare team was on deployment in France to act as opposition to NATO forces. Because there has been no military presence in Quiberon since World War II, some older residents of the area were frightened to see Germans landing on their beaches. The exercise was...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "The Taking of Qu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "The Taking of Quiberon" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Third Place Portfolio ... More

U.S. Army World War II and D-Day veteran, Vincent Speranza,

U.S. Army World War II and D-Day veteran, Vincent Speranza,

U.S. Army World War II and D-Day veteran, Vincent Speranza, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division paratrooper smiles mid-conversation during the D-Day 75 Commemorative Airborne Operation ou... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Members of the Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HI) community and World War II veterans gather for the Zero Fighter Pilots Association Flagpole Ceremony. This event was held at Hickam AFB to commemorate the attack on Hickam Field during the Japanese invasion

Members of the Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HI) community and World War II vete...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division examines a crate of weapons seized during the multiservice, multinational Operation URGENT FURY

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division examines a crate of weapons sei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Artwork: "Early Morning Invasion of Italy", ink, 10"x 15". Artist: Herb Mott. Catalog Number: D.21.2.46. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Early Morning Invasion of Italy", ink, 10"x 15". Artist: Her...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Command officers of various units at the Battle of Iwo Jima pay tribute to their fallen comrades during a ceremony commemorating the 43rd anniversary of the Marine invasion of Iwo Jima

Command officers of various units at the Battle of Iwo Jima pay tribut...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT S.D. Brown Release St... More

A soldier talks on a field telephone at a command post in the Panama Viejo ruins following Operation Just Cause, the U.S. invasion of Panama. In the background is a T-shirt bearing a picture of GEN. Manuel Noriega, the Panamanian leader ousted by the invasion force

A soldier talks on a field telephone at a command post in the Panama V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JUST CAUSE Base: Panama Viejo Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Joseph Garrison Release Status: Released to ... More

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

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

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

Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney and Assistant Secretary of Defense / PA Pete Williams at press conference regarding effects of budget cuts on DOD, a-12 development program problems, and casualties by "friendly fire" during Panama invasion

Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney and Assistant Secretary of Defe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released... More

Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney and Assistant Secretary of Defense /PA Pete Williams at press conference regarding effects of budget cuts on DoD, a-12 development program problems, and casualties by "friendly fire" during Panama invasion

Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney and Assistant Secretary of Defe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released... More

A catapult officer gives the signal to launch a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139 (VAQ-139) EA-6B Prowler aircraft during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A catapult officer gives the signal to launch a Tactical Electronic Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Joe Bartlett Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A lieutenant talks on a telephone on the bridge of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47). The TICONDEROGA is on station in the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A lieutenant talks on a telephone on the bridge of the guided missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhoffen Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

An aviation ordnanceman walks across the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during a lull in flight operations. The EISENHOWER is on station in the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

An aviation ordnanceman walks across the flight deck of the nuclear-po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhoffen Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113) sit armed and ready on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113) sit a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Joe Bartlett Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A rear admiral briefs members of the media aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A rear admiral briefs members of the media aboard the aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Joe Bartlett Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Underway north of Diego Garcia are, from left to right, the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086), the guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29), the frigate USS REASONER (FF-1063) and the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54). The ships are en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

Underway north of Diego Garcia are, from left to right, the frigate US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Underway north of Diego Garcia are the frigates USS REASONER (FF-1063), background, and USS BREWTON (FF-1086). The ships are en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

Underway north of Diego Garcia are the frigates USS REASONER (FF-1063)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Relatives of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) watch from the pier as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Relatives of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS...

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: PH2 Crawford Release Status: Rele... More

A crewman maneuvers a work boat near the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (CMC-1), positioned alongside the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 is transporting the vessels, along with other minesweepers, to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A crewman maneuvers a work boat near the mine countermeasure ship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

Crewmen aboard the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) stand by as their ship is moved into position over the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

Crewmen aboard the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) stand by as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

A tug boat moves the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is at right. The AVENGER, the leader and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A tug boat moves the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) ove...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), right, is pulled into place beside the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the AVENGER, the LEADER and two other ocean minesweepers to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), right, is pulled in...

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: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re... More

Sailors board the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38) as they prepare for deployment to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Sailors board the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38) as they pre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Commercial harbor tugs prepare to maneuver the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) away from the pier as the vessel departs for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Commercial harbor tugs prepare to maneuver the hospital ship USNS COMF...

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: PH1 Turner Release Status: Releas... More

Commercial harbor tugs prepare to maneuver the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) away from the pier prior to its deployment to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Commercial harbor tugs prepare to maneuver the hospital ship USNS COMF...

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: PH1 Turner Release Status: Releas... More

View from a Strategic Air Command's KC-135 tanker as it refuels a USAF F-4 Phantom during the United Nations response to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Exact Date Shot Unknown

View from a Strategic Air Command's KC-135 tanker as it refuels a USAF...

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

The cab of an Iraqi tanker truck lies in ruin in southern Iraq after an invasion by Coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm

The cab of an Iraqi tanker truck lies in ruin in southern Iraq after a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Iraq(IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Holmes Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Members of the USAF Security Police run through a practice drill of training techniques they will use during the OPFOR invasion of Kunsan Air Base. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Members of the USAF Security Police run through a practice drill of tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '94 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Andy Dunaway Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) Helicopters fly in formation in preparation for the invasion of Haiti

UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) Helicopters fly in formation in preparati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE DEMOCRACY Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock Release Status: Released t... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) craft leaves the well deck of an unidentified USN ship, to participate in a mock invasion of Cap Serrat, Tunisia, in support of Exercise ALTAS HINGE

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) craft leaves the we...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE 1999 Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth Rossman, USNr Release Status: Rele... More

Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) offload vehicles from an Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) during a mock invasion at Cap Serrat, Tunisia during Exercise ATLAS HINGE

Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) offload vehicles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) assigned to the 2nd AA Battalion, Bravo Company, arrives on Onslow Beach during a beach invasion exercise and their certification trials in the Atlantic Ocean

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) assigned to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: 2nd AA Battalion, Bravo Company Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release St... More

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, flyover a ceremony in Picauville, France, June 4, 2019. A formation of four aircraft flew over the ce... More

Photograph of American Troops Loading into LSIs in Britain for the Normandy Invasion

Photograph of American Troops Loading into LSIs in Britain for the Nor...

Original caption: American troops load onto LSIs at a port in Britain where barrage balloons have been anchored for protection against strafing and low level bombings. Color Photographs of Signal Corps Activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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