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Iraqi students of a newly opened grade school listen as teachers give out their lessons in Baghdad, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Iraqi students of a newly opened grade school listen as teachers give ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 82nd Airborne Division Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

Local Afghan children listen to their lessons at their school in the city of Bak, Khost Province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2005. Male children typically go to school until their mid-teens and then go on to help their families around the home. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Christopher Admire) (Released)

Local Afghan children listen to their lessons at their school in the c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURIING FREEDOM Base: Bak State: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST BDE 82ND ABN Scene Came... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, conducts a radio interview during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Seymour, Conn. , September 24, 2008 -- High school student assists teacher instructing STEP lessons by passing out the homework assignment. Students will plan to meet with their family members to form a communication plan in case of an emergency.

Emergency Planning and Security - Seymour, Conn. , September 24, 2008 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: High School Student assists teacher with STEP program. Production Date: 09/24/2008 Caption: Seymour, Conn. , September 24, 2008 -- High school student assists ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - North Providence, R. I. , September 29, 2008 -- Michelle Collins, FEMA Region I watches Ms. Lafuci delivering STEP lessons to her Centredale Elementary School 4th grade class. Ashlie Chandler/FEMA.

Emergency Planning and Security - North Providence, R. I. , September ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Centredale Elementary students receiving STEP program Production Date: 09/29/2008 Caption: North Providence, R. I. , September 29, 2008 -- Michelle Collins, FE... More

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Associate Administrator Beth Zimmerman discusses the development of the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) and its affect on Response and Recovery to emergency managers. The opening session of the Individual Assistance (IA) emergency support function (ESF) 6 conference began in an effort to create a forum for sharing information on new program initiatives, enhancing interagency coordination, and leveraging lessons learned to deliver disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Associate Administ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Associate... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 23, 2011 -- Emiliano Carlos Respighi (right), National Director of Civil Protection for Argentina's Ministry of Interior, and William Seabolt (left), English Language Officer, visited the Louisiana Recovery Office for a briefing with senior staff on lessons learned from dealing with major natural disasters. Mr. Respighi was invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, who provided an overview of how the U. S. government works with state and local governments to coordinate and cooperate on emergency management and disaster relief. Photo by Lillie Long/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 23, 2011 -- E...

The original database describes this as: Title: Argentinean Delegate Visits the Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 09/23/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , September 23, 2011 -- Emiliano Carlos Respig... More

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate gives the keynote speech at the National Preparedness Symposium. The symposium serves as a forum to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, enhance community resilience, share unique and innovative solutions, and highlight lessons learned through implementing a whole community approach before, during and after a catastrophic event.

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate gi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate at National Preparedness Symposium Production Date: 08/07/2012 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugat... More

A soldier takes up a perimeter position during a Warrior

A soldier takes up a perimeter position during a Warrior

A soldier takes up a perimeter position during a Warrior Leader Course training lane mission at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- The New Orleans neighborhood is still mostly uninhabited 5 months after Hurricane Katrina struck. The King of Jordan is took an aerial tour to get a better understanding of the magnitude of the disaster and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- The New Orleans neighb...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Brigadier General Downer explains how the Katrina caused the levee to fail and what happened in the 9th Ward area next to the levee to King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. The King of Jordan wanted to know the causes, how to prevent losses and see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Brigadier General Down...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Mayor Ray Nagin explains what happened in this 9th Ward neighborhood to King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan when Hurricane Katrina struck and the Levee broke sending flood water though the neighborhood. The King of Jordan is taking a foot tour of the 9th Ward to see first hand what happened here and how the US responds and handles disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Mayor Ray Nagin explai...

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, left, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is given a tour at the grave sites of the U.S. President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Mrs. Bess Truman, by museum director Mike Devine during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, left, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks at a reception during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, listens to questions during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, listens t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses the importance of relationships between headquarters, Regional offices, States and the local emergency management community to emergency managers. The opening session of the Individual Assistance (IA) emergency support function (ESF) 6 conference began in an effort to create a forum for sharing information on new program initiatives, enhancing interagency coordination, and leveraging lessons learned to deliver disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Rich...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administr... More

Hackensack, N.J., June 12, 2013 -- A panel of speakers and participants from various professions and disciplines including FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for Sandy recovery in New Jersey, Bill Vogel, engage in discussions at the Hurricane Sandy Critical Incident Debriefing in Fairleigh Dickinson University. The debriefing's ultimate goal is to identify strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned in the recovery efforts during and after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Hackensack, N.J., June 12, 2013 -- A panel of speakers and participant...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Hackensack, NJ Keywords: New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ Hackensack ^ fairleigh di... More

American Red Cross - Uniforms - The Red Cross Town and Country nurse, in her plain blue gingham dress with soft collar and cufts, her panama hat and her emergency kit is a beloved figure in rural communities scattered from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada to Mexico. Her insignia is the Red Cross pin. To her district she is nurse, mother, sister, teacher, and fairy-godmother. In a week she attends the sick, instructs mothers, gives school children lessons in hygiene, organizes health committees and clubs, brings clean- up and public welfare campaigns to the country, apparantly carrying in her bag a new lease of life for all to whom it opens

American Red Cross - Uniforms - The Red Cross Town and Country nurse, ...

Photographer: Harris & Ewing American Red Cross - Uniforms Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, medical care, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Orleans, LA, 02-1-06 -- ADM Bob Duncan District 8 Commander U.S.C.G. and FEMA Deputy FCO Tony Robinson board a Helicopter for an over flight of the Hurricane Katrina damaged area in preparation for the King of Jordan Abdullah visit. The flight is being made so the King of Jordan will be able to see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

New Orleans, LA, 02-1-06 -- ADM Bob Duncan District 8 Commander U.S.C....

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, views artifacts during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, views art...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses the importance of relationships between headquarters, Regional offices, States and the local emergency management community. The opening session of the Individual Assistance (IA) emergency support function (ESF) 6 conference began in an effort to create a forum for sharing information on new program initiatives, enhancing interagency coordination, and leveraging lessons learned to deliver disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Rich...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy Administrator Serino at a ESF 6 conference in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy A... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Dec. 1, 2011 -- St. Bernard School District Superintendent Doris Voiter, speaker at the National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference, shares six years of recovery experiences and lessons learned to those attending the conference. From left to right, FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Russell, St. Bernard School District Superintendent Doris Voiter and Louisiana Recovery Office Acting Executive Director Joseph Threat.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Dec. 1, 2011 -- St. Bern...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. Bernard School District Superintendent speak at National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference Production Date: 12/01/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Dec... More

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Paulette Aniskoff, Director, Individual and Community Preparedness Division, discusses how to improve and sustain community preparedness at the National Preparedness Symposium. The symposium serves as a forum to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, enhance community resilience, share unique and innovative solutions, and highlight lessons learned through implementing a whole community approach before, during and after a catastrophic event.

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Paulette Aniskoff, Director, Indiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Preparedness Symposium Breakout Session Production Date: 08/07/2012 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Paulette Aniskoff, Director, Individu... More

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- The Congressional Panel takes a question from participants at the National Preparedness Symposium. The symposium serves as a forum to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, enhance community resilience, share unique and innovative solutions, and highlight lessons learned through implementing a whole community approach before, during and after a catastrophic event.

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- The Congressional Panel takes a qu...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Preparedness Symposium Breakout Sessions Production Date: 08/07/2012 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- The Congressional Panel takes a ques... More

Swim instructor Danielle Bowza assists Michael Bailon,

Swim instructor Danielle Bowza assists Michael Bailon,

Swim instructor Danielle Bowza assists Michael Bailon, 4, as he works on his kicks during a session for preschoolers Monday at Thomas Pool. (Photo by Daniel Cernero, Fort Hood Sentinel Sports Editor)

An Australian marching band member gives bagpipe lessons to Musician 2nd Class Keith Gardner during a visit by the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63). The ship is on a cruise around the world

An Australian marching band member gives bagpipe lessons to Musician 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Launceston State: Tasmania Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul T. Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-1-06 -- FEMA Deputy FCO Tony Robinson and ADM Bob Duncan District 8 Commander U.S.C.G. and Staff prepare for an overflight for the King of Jordan Abdullah visit. The flight is part of the KIng of Jordan's visit so the king can see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-1-06 -- FEMA Deputy FCO Tony R...

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks at a reception during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses the importance of the relationship between Federal, State, and local emergency managers. The ESF 6 Individual Assistance conference is held in an attempt to share information on programs, initiatives and leverage lessons learned to emergency management officials. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richar...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrat... More

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate gives the keynote speech at the National Preparedness Symposium. The symposium serves as a forum to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, enhance community resilience, share unique and innovative solutions, and highlight lessons learned through implementing a whole community approach before, during and after a catastrophic event.

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate gi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate at National Preparedness Symposium Production Date: 08/07/2012 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugat... More

Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion,

Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion,

Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion, Limburgse Jagers, Delta Company set up a mobile resupply site during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, G... More

A student in a Survival Japanese Language class reviews

A student in a Survival Japanese Language class reviews

A student in a Survival Japanese Language class reviews a Japanese character worksheet Nov. 29, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The monthly class provides attendees with the opportunit... More

A C-130 Hercules and its anxious pilot wait on the taxiway at Camp MacKall Army Air Field, North Carolina, while airmen from Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, offload equipment from the rear of the aircraft. An orchestrated dance of men and machine, Exercise GRYPHON WARRIOR, tests the mettle of both in a combat situation. Lessons learned prepare airmen for the role they will play as part of the expeditionary aerospace force. This photograph is from the article "A Herculean Task", AIRMAN Magazine, October 1999 issue

A C-130 Hercules and its anxious pilot wait on the taxiway at Camp Mac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GRYPHON WARRIOR Base: Camp Mackall Army Air Field State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

In the Pentagon briefing room, US Army (USA) Brigadier General (BGEN) Robert W. Cone, Director of the Joint Center for Lessons Learned, US Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM), briefs on the joint lessons-learned during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

In the Pentagon briefing room, US Army (USA) Brigadier General (BGEN) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Sec of Def Scene Camera Operator: C... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, Louisiana Recovery Office senior staff and a representative from the governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness provided recovery presentations to Japanese visitors Mayumi Sakamoto (l) and Shingo Nagamatsu (r). The delegates expressed in interest in hurricane lessons learned as well as how the Louisiana Recovery Office works with state and local officials, and how we work with Headquarters and other FEMA entities. FEMA/Lillie Long.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Japanese Delegations Visits FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 03/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, Louisiana... More

Marine applies JROTC lessons in Afghanistan

Marine applies JROTC lessons in Afghanistan

Sgt. Xuchill Laput, a regional fuel farm site manager with Bulk Fuel Platoon, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, checks the oil level in a pump aboard Forward Operating Base Whitehouse, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The b... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- More than 40 Joplin officials and community leaders gathered to share lessons learned from a devastating May 2011 tornado as part of a nationwide Think Tank teleconference on pre-disaster recovery planning hosted at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. Photo by Barb Sturner/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- More than 40 Jo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Recovery Think Tank Shares Lessons Learned Production Date: 05/15/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- More than 40 Joplin officials and community leade... More

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Heather King, FEMA/PPD-8 Program Executive Officer leads the discussion on Presidential Policy Directive-8 and Preparedness Assessment. The symposium serves as a forum to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, enhance community resilience, share unique and innovative solutions, and highlight lessons learned through implementing a whole community approach before, during and after a catastrophic event.

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Heather King, FEMA/PPD-8 Program E...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Preparedness Symposium Breakout Sessions Production Date: 08/07/2012 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Heather King, FEMA/PPD-8 Program Exe... More

Hillberg Ski Area instructors partner with the Kennecott

Hillberg Ski Area instructors partner with the Kennecott

Hillberg Ski Area instructors partner with the Kennecott Youth Center staff to provide children transportation to and from each facility, equipment rentals, and two-hour instruction on how to ski or snowboard a... More

U.S. Army GEN. William F. Kernan, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command, briefs reporters at the Pentagon on the lessons learned from the Joint Integrating / Transformational Experiment Millennium Challenge at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Sept. 17, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00629 (DOD PHOTO by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

U.S. Army GEN. William F. Kernan, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command...

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, CIV. Release Status: Re... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Mayor Ray Nagin takes King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan on a walking tour of the 9th Ward neighborhood. The King of Jordan is taking the foot tour of the 9th Ward to see what happened and to see how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Mayor Ray Nagin takes ...

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

Washington, D. C. , February 3, 2010 -- FEMA's William L. Carwile , III, (c) Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery at the House's Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing on "FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Program in Haiti: How to Apply Lessons Learned at Home" To his right is Matthew Bettenhausen Secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency National Emergency Management Association who was also on the panel, to the left is Mrs. Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of Columbia. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , February 3, 2010 -- FEMA's William L. Carwile , I...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's William Carwile at a House hearing in District of Columbia Production Date: 02/03/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , February 3, 2010 -- FEMA's William ... More

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Participants ask questions during the breakout session on the National Disaster Recovery Framework. The symposium serves as a forum to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, enhance community resilience, share unique and innovative solutions, and highlight lessons learned through implementing a whole community approach before, during and after a catastrophic event.

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Participants ask questions during ...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Preparedness Symposium Breakout Sessions Production Date: 08/07/2012 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Participants ask questions during th... More

Eighteen girls from Camp Zama participated in a fitness

Eighteen girls from Camp Zama participated in a fitness

Eighteen girls from Camp Zama participated in a fitness challenge March 5 and 6 at the slopes of Shiga Kogen, Nagano— it was a weekend full of first ski and snowboard experiences for many of the girls attending... More

American Library Association - V&W (not in alphabetical order) - U.S. Marines receiving singing lessons, Quantico, VA

American Library Association - V&W (not in alphabetical order) - U.S. ...

Photographer: American Library Association American Library Association - V&W (not in alphabetical order)

[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, November 21, 2005 -- Acting Director of FEMA, R. David Paulison and Fran Townsend, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, meet at the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters with Secretary Chertoff to go over lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. Barry Bahler/DHS

[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, November 21, 2005 -- Acting Direct...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- As he walks through the 9th Ward with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, Mayor Ray Nagin explains what happen in 9th Ward neighborhood when Hurricane Katrina struck and what problems this area faces both in recovery and protecting from future disasters. The King of Jordan is taking the foot tour of the 9th Ward to see first hand what happen here and to see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- As he walks through th...

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, U.S. Secretary of Defense, watches while students from Grandville High School, South Kansas City, Mo., reenact events of the early days of the Korean War during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, U.S. Secretary of Defense, wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Washington, D. C. , February 3, 2010 -- FEMA's William L. Carwile, III, Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery at the House's Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing on "FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Program in Haiti: How to Apply Lessons Learned at Home" FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , February 3, 2010 -- FEMA's William L. Carwile, III...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's William Carwile at a house hearing in the District of Columbia Production Date: 02/03/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , February 3, 2010 -- FEMA's Willi... More

Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Participants listen to a presentation at the Faithful Readiness Lessons Learned Convening. Photo by Brittany Trotter/FEMA

Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Participants listen to a presenta...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faithful Readiness Lessons Learned Workshop Production Date: 06/12/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Participants listen to a presentation at ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan arrives from an over flight of the Hurricane Katrina damaged area in Black Hawk Helocopters to meet with 40 1st responders that were here after Hurricane Katrina struck. The King of Jordan wanted to see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- King Abdullah II Bin A...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Mayor Ray Nagin talks with King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan about the issues this 9th ward community faces from Hurricane Katrina. The King of Jordan is taking the foot tour of the 9th Ward to see first hand what happen here and to learn how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Mayor Ray Nagin talks ...

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

Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Richard Serino, FEMA Deputy Administrator, addresses attendees of the Faithful Readiness Lessons Learned Convening. He discussed the importance of the Faith-based community as part of the Whole Community approach to responding to emergencies. Photo by Brittany Trotter/FEMA

Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Richard Serino, FEMA Deputy Admin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faithful Readiness Lessons Learned Workshop Production Date: 06/12/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Richard Serino, FEMA Deputy Administrator... More

Karl Lavtar, Outdoor Adventure Program lead, assists

Karl Lavtar, Outdoor Adventure Program lead, assists

Karl Lavtar, Outdoor Adventure Program lead, assists a child at the Hillberg Ski Area before the first day of youth snow sports lessons at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 1, 2017. The Kennecott Yo... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, U.S. Secretary of Defense, views the newspaper that falsely declared U.S. President Harry S. Truman's defeat in the 1948 presidential election during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, U.S. Secretary of Defense, vi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, talks during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, talks dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Seymour, Conn. , September 24, 2008 -- Local Police Officer Teaches STEP lessons in Seymour, CT. Students responded very positively to learning about how to prepare for disasters in the STEP program. Michelle Collins/FEMA.

Emergency Planning and Security - Seymour, Conn. , September 24, 2008 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Safety Officer Teaching STEP in Seymour, CT Production Date: 09/24/2008 Caption: Seymour, Conn. , September 24, 2008 -- Local Police Officer Teaches STEP lesso... More

Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Richard Serino, FEMA Deputy Administrator, addresses attendees at the Faithful Readiness Lessons Learned Convening. Photo by Brittany Trotter/FEMA

Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Richard Serino, FEMA Deputy Admin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faithful Readiness Lessons Learned Workshop Production Date: 06/12/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- Richard Serino, FEMA Deputy Administrator... More

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Participants listen as Administrator Fugate gives the keynote remarks at the National Preparedness Symposium. The symposium serves as a forum to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, enhance community resilience, share unique and innovative solutions, and highlight lessons learned through implementing a whole community approach before, during and after a catastrophic event.

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Participants listen as Administrat...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Preparedness Symposium Production Date: 08/07/2012 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Participants listen as Administrator Fugate gives the ... More

From the March 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "Focus on the Fight," A long-time fighter pilot that now shapes future Air Force leaders passes valuable lessons about combat to his students. Story is on Brigadier General Mark Welsh III

From the March 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "Focus on the Fight," A lo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Keesler Air Reserve Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Louis A. Arana-Barradas Rel... More

A clean, well maintained aircraft is a positive sign when considering where to take flying lessons

A clean, well maintained aircraft is a positive sign when considering ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Status... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, center, U.S. Secretary of Defense, poses for a photograph with patrons at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. Sec. Rumsfeld was in Independence to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, center, U.S. Secretary of Defense, p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is given a tour by museum director Mike Devine during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Tsunami - Washington, D. C. , April 14, 2011 -- (From left to right) Mary Glackin, Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere for NOAA, FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward, FEMA Region X Administrator Ken Murphy and John Madden, Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the State of Alaska, testify before the House Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations regarding "Tsunami Warning, Preparedness and Interagency Cooperation: Lessons Learned".

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Tsunami - Washington, D. C. , April ...

The original database describes this as: Title: House Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations Production Date: 04/14/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , April 14, 2011 -- (Fr... More

Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- David Myers, Director, Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships welcomes participants to the Faithful Readiness Lessons Learned Convening. Photo by Brittany Trotter/FEMA

Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- David Myers, Director, Department...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faithful Readiness Lessons Learned Workshop Production Date: 06/12/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 12, 2012 -- David Myers, Director, Department of Home... More

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Annual Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 11, 2013. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.

American Red Cross - Rehabilitation - Lessons in practical farming are given on the farm Le Courbat established by the A.R.C. for the re-education of the mutiles in agriculture

American Red Cross - Rehabilitation - Lessons in practical farming are...

Photographer: American Red Cross, France American Red Cross - Rehabilitation Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Signalman 2nd Class Jay D. Thomas questions youngsters during a class discussion, part of the Drug Awareness, Resistance and Education (DARE) program that he presents to students at the George P. Miller Elementary School. DARE consists of five weekly lessons designed to teach drug resistance and self-management skills to area youth

Signalman 2nd Class Jay D. Thomas questions youngsters during a class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Geoffrey England Release Status: Released to P... More

U.S. Army GEN. William F. Kernan, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command, briefs reporters at the Pentagon on the lessons learned from the Joint Integrating / Transformational Experiment Millennium Challenge at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Sept. 17, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00629 (DOD PHOTO by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

U.S. Army GEN. William F. Kernan, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command...

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, CIV. Release Status: Re... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- The days lessons for students at Manulele Elementary School are written on the chalk board. American Samoan public schools can be eligible for funding to repair damage caused by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster under the Federal Emergency Management Agencys Public Assistance program. Casey Deshong/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: School Lessons on a chalk board Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- The days lessons for students at Manulele E... More

Kobe, Japan, January 12, 2011 -- Beth Zimmerman, Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, and counterparts from Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam share information on pre-recovery disaster planning. The International Recovery Platform 2011 Forum hosted 26 countries, 150 participants and 10 international organizations to share best practices and lessons learned on pre- and post- disaster planning.

Kobe, Japan, January 12, 2011 -- Beth Zimmerman, Deputy Associate Admi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Carole Cameron taken on 01/12/2011 Production Date: 01/12/2011 Caption: Kobe, Japan, January 12, 2011 -- Beth Zimmerman, Deputy Associate Adminis... More

MCCS aquatics offers swimming lessons, lifeguard certification

MCCS aquatics offers swimming lessons, lifeguard certification

John Pruitt (left) pretends to be an “active drowner” while Danny Jones practices a life-saving technique during a lifeguard class at the base pool, Feb. 3, 2014. Pruitt, a Marine Corps instructor in water surv... More

A student in the Warrior Leader Course takes time to

A student in the Warrior Leader Course takes time to

A student in the Warrior Leader Course takes time to brief members of his squad about the next training lane mission. Training lanes provide students the chance to act as leaders by putting them in situations s... More

A student practices writing Japanese hiragana characters

A student practices writing Japanese hiragana characters

A student practices writing Japanese hiragana characters on a whiteboard during a Survival Japanese Language Class Nov. 29 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The class taught students the basi... More

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - Van Courtyard Park, New York City. Lessons in camouflage

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - Van Courtyard Park, New York City. Le...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Camouflage - Soldiers Training Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses the importance of relationships between headquarters, Regional offices, States and the local emergency management community to emergency managers. The opening session of the Individual Assistance (IA) emergency support function (ESF) 6 conference began in an effort to create a forum for sharing information on new program initiatives, enhancing inter-agency coordination, and leveraging lessons learned to deliver disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Rich...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administr... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, May 8, 2010 --FEMA's mitigation writer, Ann Patton, is taking notes as she interviews a local businesswoman regarding her recovery experiences following Hurricane Ike at a Long-Term Recovery community day event. FEMA is documenting lessons learned following the hurricane for a Bolivar Peninsula recovery case study and best practices. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, May 8, 2010 --FEMA's miti...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2287 Bolivar Event Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Galveston, Texas, May 8, 2010 --FEMA's mitigation writer, Ann Patton, is taking notes as she interviews... More

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Richard Reed, Vice President for Preparedness and Resilience Strategy, American Red Cross discussed the importance of national preparedness during the National Preparedness Symposium. The symposium serves as a forum to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, enhance community resilience, share unique and innovative solutions, and highlight lessons learned through implementing a whole community approach before, during and after a catastrophic event.

Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Richard Reed, Vice President for P...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Preparedness Symposium Production Date: 08/07/2012 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , Aug. 7, 2012 -- Richard Reed, Vice President for Preparedness and Resi... More

The Hillberg Ski Area opens its doors Dec. 1, 2017

The Hillberg Ski Area opens its doors Dec. 1, 2017

The Hillberg Ski Area opens its doors Dec. 1, 2017 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for patrons with base access to ski, snowboard and tube. Hillberg created their own snow and provided skiers and sn... More

US COAST GUARD COMMUNITY RELATIONS

US COAST GUARD COMMUNITY RELATIONS

ENGLEWOOD, Florida (May 13)--Kids get a life jacket lesson from Coast Guard Auxiliarists. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO

Michelle Moore-Robinson shakes hands with Hironobu

Michelle Moore-Robinson shakes hands with Hironobu

Michelle Moore-Robinson shakes hands with Hironobu Sugawara during his visit to Camp Kinser Elementary School March 27. Sugawara and three other members of the Kusennuma City Assembly in mainland Japan visited ... More

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Annual Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 11, 2013. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.

Get your feet wet with summer swim lessons

Get your feet wet with summer swim lessons

L.J. Szalai, water safety instructor certified swim instructor, engages in a swimming lesson with Andrew Thiel, 3, at the base pool, June 9, 2015. Swimming lessons are available at the base pool during the summ... More

Takaatsu Sueyoshi demonstrates Japanese writing styles,

Takaatsu Sueyoshi demonstrates Japanese writing styles,

Takaatsu Sueyoshi demonstrates Japanese writing styles, which are referred to as kana, during a Survival Japanese Language class Nov. 29, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The monthly cl... More

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Cadet Handbell Choir performs at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Annual Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 11, 2013. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.

The Dolphin swim course level 4 students practice their

The Dolphin swim course level 4 students practice their

The Dolphin swim course level 4 students practice their back stroke at the Outdoor Recreational pool Aquatic Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 19, 2014. The Dolphin course helps swimmers of al... More

Hannah Scholes, Davis-Monthan Outdoor Recreational

Hannah Scholes, Davis-Monthan Outdoor Recreational

Hannah Scholes, Davis-Monthan Outdoor Recreational pool Aquatic Center swim instructor, directs a swim student toward her during the Dolphin swim course level 1 lesson at the Outdoor Recreational pool Aquatic C... More

Tim Kavanaugh, the supervisory park ranger for visitor

Tim Kavanaugh, the supervisory park ranger for visitor

Tim Kavanaugh, the supervisory park ranger for visitor services and interpretation at the Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Miss., stands at tour point “Stockade Redan” explaining how the terrain w... More

Spc. Vernon Griffin, a unit supply specialist assigned

Spc. Vernon Griffin, a unit supply specialist assigned

Spc. Vernon Griffin, a unit supply specialist assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Special Troops Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, is learning how to swim for the first time. (Photo b... More

Robyn Anderson, Davis-Monthan Outdoor Recreational

Robyn Anderson, Davis-Monthan Outdoor Recreational

Robyn Anderson, Davis-Monthan Outdoor Recreational pool Aquatic Center swim instructor, watches her student practice her back stroke during the Dolphin swim course level 4 at the Outdoor Recreational pool Aquat... More

Maj. George Horne, a deputy support operations officer

Maj. George Horne, a deputy support operations officer

Maj. George Horne, a deputy support operations officer assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, supports Spc. Vernon Griffin, a unit supply specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Sp... More

Staff Sgt. James Churchtown, Warrior Leader Course

Staff Sgt. James Churchtown, Warrior Leader Course

Staff Sgt. James Churchtown, Warrior Leader Course senior small group leader, conducts an after action review with WLC students in his squad after the completion of a training lane. Churchtown was one of three... More

Cpl. Quindrell Fulton practices writing Japanese hiragana

Cpl. Quindrell Fulton practices writing Japanese hiragana

Cpl. Quindrell Fulton practices writing Japanese hiragana characters on a whiteboard during a Survival Japanese Language Class Nov. 29, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The monthly clas... More

Tim Kavanaugh, the supervisory park ranger for visitor

Tim Kavanaugh, the supervisory park ranger for visitor

Tim Kavanaugh, the supervisory park ranger for visitor services and interpretation at the Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Miss., stands at the tour point “Battery De Golyer” explaining “every Sol... More

Takaatsu Sueyoshi, right, instructs students on Japanese

Takaatsu Sueyoshi, right, instructs students on Japanese

Takaatsu Sueyoshi, right, instructs students on Japanese pronunciation during a Survival Japanese Language Class Nov. 29, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The class taught students basi... More

Swim instructors Danielle Bowza and Jessica Raya teach

Swim instructors Danielle Bowza and Jessica Raya teach

Swim instructors Danielle Bowza and Jessica Raya teach a class of preschoolers, ages 3-4, the early fundamentals of swimming Monday at Thomas Pool. (Photo by Daniel Cernero, Fort Hood Sentinel Sports Editor)

Maj. George Horne, a deputy support operations officer

Maj. George Horne, a deputy support operations officer

Maj. George Horne, a deputy support operations officer assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, conducts a one-on-one swimming lesson with a Muleskinner Soldier, March 25 at the Monti Physical Fitness Center s... More

Hillberg Ski Area instructors partner with the Kennecott

Hillberg Ski Area instructors partner with the Kennecott

Hillberg Ski Area instructors partner with the Kennecott Youth Center staff to provide children transportation to and from each facility, equipment rentals, and two-hour instruction on how to ski or snowboard a... More

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

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

Photographer: American Library Association American Library Association Instruction Books

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , April 20, 2012 -- A high-level delegation from the Singapore Ministry of National Development visited the Louisiana Recovery Office to learn about disaster preparedness, lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina and climate change. Delegates met with FEMA staff for a briefing on our experiences after dealing with Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , April 20, 2012 -- A high...

The original database describes this as: Title: Singapore Delegation Production Date: 04/20/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , April 20, 2012 -- A high-level delegation from the Singapore Ministry of National ... More

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