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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nick Seibel, Combat Controller (CCT), 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS), RAF (Royal Air Force) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), Jumpmaster for the day, searches for the 'Iron Mike' drop zone (DZ) in preparation for a jump into St Mere Eglise, Normandy, France (FRA), during the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nick Seibel, Combat Controller...

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

A combined company of US Army Europe (USAREUR) Soldiers prepare to pass in review before World War II (WW II) veterans, family members and distinguished guests gathered at Utah Beach, near St Marie du Mont, France (FRA), to honor their comrades lost here, during the D-Day landings 60 years ago

A combined company of US Army Europe (USAREUR) Soldiers prepare to pas...

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

American Assault Troops of the 16th Infantry Regiment, Injured While Storming Omaha Beach, Wait by the Chalk Cliffs for Evacuation to a Field Hospital for Further Medical Treatment, Collville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France

American Assault Troops of the 16th Infantry Regiment, Injured While S...

Photographs of American Military Activities Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of American Gun Battery of an Anti-aircraft Unit Going into Action on Omaha Beachhead, near Vierville Sur-mer, France

Photograph of American Gun Battery of an Anti-aircraft Unit Going into...

Original caption: Allied Invasion of France…This American Gun Battery of an antiaircraft unit goes into action on Omaha Beachhead, near Vierville Sur-mer, France. The pile of empty shell cases is mute testimon... More

Photograph of Clerks of the 28th Infantry Division

Photograph of Clerks of the 28th Infantry Division

Original caption: Pictured are some of the 200 clerks necessary to take care of the 28th Division's clerical work. ETO, 12/9/44 Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of Infantrymen in Bastogne, Belgium

Photograph of Infantrymen in Bastogne, Belgium

Original caption: Bastogne, Belgium-Weary infantrymen of the 110th Regt., 28th Div., US 1st Army following the German breakthrough in that area. The enemy overran their battalion. (L-R) Pvt. Adam H. Davis and... More

Photograph of Men of the 82nd Airborne Division

Photograph of Men of the 82nd Airborne Division

Original caption: Men of the 82nd Airborne Division move up a road through heavy fog, somewhere in Belgium. (2nd Bn., 325th Glider Reg't.) 12/20/44. Near Werbormont, Belgium. Photographs of America... More

Photograph of Members of the 101st Airborne Division as they Walk Past Dead Comrades

Photograph of Members of the 101st Airborne Division as they Walk Past...

Original caption: Members of the 101st Airborne Division walk past dead comrades, killed during the Christmas Eve bombing of Bastogne, Belgium, the town in which this division was besieged for ten days. This p... More

Photographs of American Infantrymen Near Amonines, Belgium

Photographs of American Infantrymen Near Amonines, Belgium

Original caption: American infantrymen of the 29th Regt., 75th Inf. Div. fight in a fresh snowfall near Amonines, Belgium. Jan. 4, 1945 Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of Tanks of the 4th Armored Division

Photograph of Tanks of the 4th Armored Division

Original caption: Tanks of the 42nd Armd. Bn., move into attack. 16 January 1945. Mabompre, Belgium. Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of American Infantrymen Near Iveldingen, Belgium

Photograph of American Infantrymen Near Iveldingen, Belgium

Original caption: American Infantrymen trudge through the snow as they march along the edge of a woods near Iveldingen, Belgium, in the drive to recapture St. Vith. (Hq. Co., 2nd Bn., FUSA) 1/20/45. 517th A/B... More

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964] - [FRA-8692 through FRA-8697]

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach]

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach]

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach] - [FRA-3061 through FRA-3063] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

A plaque honoring members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, US Army, who were killed on D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A plaque honoring members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, US Army, who we...

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

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

Spectators standing in front of the ruins of a fortification listen to...

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 British paratrooper carries his gear off the landing zone after a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A British paratrooper carries his gear off the landing zone after a re...

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 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 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, US Army, participate 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

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, US Army, participate in the re-en...

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

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division jump from a C-130E Hercules aircraft during a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division jump from a C-130E Hercules...

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 on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

The 33rd Army Band marches in a parade on the 40th anniversary of D-da...

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 wreath is placed at the Madison Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A wreath is placed at the Madison Memorial on the 40th anniversary of ...

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 and Mrs. Ronald Reagan speak with veterans of World War II prior to a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan speak with veterans of World War II p...

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

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division visit a memorial museum of the battle of Normany on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division visit a memorial museum of the ...

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

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

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

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

President Ronald Reagan 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

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan tour Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan tour Omaha Beach during a ceremony co...

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

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

Dignitaries attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Patton Memorial on ...

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division examines a sunken World War II barge on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division examines a sunken World War II ...

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

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers board a bus for transport from the drop zone after a jump during the 40th anniversary celebration of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers board a bus for transport from the...

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

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper carries his gear off the field after a jump during the 40th anniversary celebration of D-day, the invasion of Europe

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper carries his gear off the field a...

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

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison visit an arcade while touring 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 visit an arcade while touring the...

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

Major General (MGEN) Edward L. Trobaugh, Commander, 82nd Airborne Division, left, speaks with Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jackson, Commander of the 1ST British Parachute Regiment, center, after a parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Major General (MGEN) Edward L. Trobaugh, Commander, 82nd Airborne Divi...

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

Shipyard officials and US Navy personnel pose for a photo during the keel laying of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60)

Shipyard officials and US Navy personnel pose for a photo during the k...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A Marine Corps M60 main battle tank with reactive armor bolted to its hull and turret moves inland after coming ashore on D-Day of the joint services exercise SOLID SHIELD '89

A Marine Corps M60 main battle tank with reactive armor bolted to its ...

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

Crewmen stand in the hatches of a Marine LAV25 light armored vehicle (LAV) as their unit heads inland after coming ashore on D-Day of the joint services exercise SOLID SHIELD '89

Crewmen stand in the hatches of a Marine LAV25 light armored vehicle (...

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

A view of the Normandy American Cemetery. The cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach, one of the beaches used by Allied forces for the invasion of France during World War II

A view of the Normandy American Cemetery. The cemetery overlooks Omaha...

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

Flowers lie in front of a monument on the site of a forward airfield that was constructed following the Allied invasion of France during World War II. The monument was dedicated in one of several such ceremonies held to mark the 45th anniversary of the invasion

Flowers lie in front of a monument on the site of a forward airfield t...

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

Relatives and friends watch from the pier as the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) backs clear of Naval Station Staten Island while getting underway for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion of Europe

Relatives and friends watch from the pier as the guided missile cruise...

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

AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles storm the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles storm the beach on D-Day during Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

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

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) on station and prepared to rece...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photograph of a Burning Home Near Lmore, Belgium

Photograph of a Burning Home Near Lmore, Belgium

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

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division explains his parachute equipmen...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers board a C-130E Hercules aircraft for the re-enactment of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers board a C-130E Hercule...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

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

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

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

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The two Air Intake Towers on the left and Exhaust Plenum and Exhaust Tower on the rear of the M1A1 allows the tank to move through high water. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

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

Photograph of Tanks of the 4th Armored Division

Photograph of Tanks of the 4th Armored Division

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

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

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

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

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