It Makes All the Difference in the World
This illustration entitled, "It Makes All the Difference in the World", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on November 8, 1915, depicts how letters of protest sent to... More
Satellite communication antenna set up by the 1ST Combat Communication...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Release... More
Medium shot, right side view, front half of a parked C-130, blown snow...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Lane Mcneal Release Status: R... More
Ashlee Smith, age 10, outlines the letters on a concrete barricade as ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocelyn M. Broussard, USAF Release Sta... More
New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy Survivor Patsy Robert...
The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Annette Foglino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ Rockaway Beach ^ Belle Harbor Disaste... More
Frank Moore - Receives 9000 letters concerning UFO incidents in conjun...
Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Balloons with letters spelling out its name decorate the pier as the n...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu... More
Lance CPL. James A. Jamison reads letters in his foxhole during his un...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
A US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (HM2) pauses to look at le...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jessica G... More
Lance Cpl. Kolby Blair, postal clerk, Headquarters
Lance Cpl. Kolby Blair, postal clerk, Headquarters Battalion, sorts through incoming mail at the Combat Center Post Office Dec. 11. During the holiday season, postal Marines work twice as hard to make sure serv... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Shaun Rigates, 3rd Light ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd LAR Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kenneth E. Madden Iii, USMC Release Status: Rel... More
"Spug" Santa - Political cartoon, public domain image
Berryman Political Cartoon Collection Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A sailor touches up the hull letters on one of the utility boats aboar...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pugh Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Balloons with letters spelling out its name decorate the pier as the n...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu... More
Mary Therese, WMAZ, CBS broadcasting affiliate, anchor in Macon, Georg...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Justi... More
US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) Jay Cohen (left), CHIEF of Naval Res...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John F. Williams, CIV, Usn Release Status: Release... More
Corporal Erika Cruz, left, official mail noncommissioned
Corporal Erika Cruz, left, official mail noncommissioned officer in charge, and a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., stands next to Sgt. Christopher Rogers, center, postal dispatch chief and assistant operation... More
American Library Association - Preparing Books for the Blind - Magazin...
Date Taken: 7/26/1918 Photographer: W.N.U. Photo Service American Library Association - Preparing Books for the Blind
Inspecting Depth of Engraved Letters, Washington, D.C
Original caption: Left to right, Bureau of Engraving and Printing Photoengraver and Graver Plate Finisher, Mr. Charles Bongard inspecting depth of engraved letters, Mr. George Alces – Bureau of Engraving and Pr... More
Top Gun, the nickname of the Navy Fighter Weapons School, painted in l...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Kirby Harrison Release Stat... More
The flight line at Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Kenya. In the f...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPEPROVIDE RELIEF Base: Mombasa International Airport Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release S... More
Medium shot, left rear view, soldiers in jump gear, from the 1/508th I...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LION DROP 12 Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C ... More
As winds carry sand and smoke across their area Marines from the 26th ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU (SOC) S... More
[Severe Wildfire Threat] Shawnee, OK, January 14, 2006 -- Thank you l...
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
American Red Cross - I thru M - Elizabeth McWilliams of Summerville, N...
Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - I thru M Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vice President Walter Mondale presents letters of condolence to the fa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Myer, Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Relea... More
US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ambria White, Postal Work...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lisa M. Zunzanyika, USAF Release St... More
Photograph of during Ceremonies at the National Archives, Archivist Wa...
Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph of politician, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Phil Rodonski, of the deployed information manag...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Frank Rizzo, USAF Release Status: Released to Publ... More
Lance Cpl. Kolby Blair, postal clerk, Headquarters
Lance Cpl. Kolby Blair, postal clerk, Headquarters Battalion, retrieves incoming mail at the Combat Center Post Office Dec. 11. During the holiday season, postal Marines work twice as hard to make sure service ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion Post Office shares his unique experience working with Marines and locals and how it impacts him and the commun... More
Luis Franco has boxes of memorabilia, including old pictures, letters,...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mark Borosch, USAF Release Sta... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) Larry Brown (center), Assistant C...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Logistics Base, Barstow State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Curtis Lambert, CIV Release S... More
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: General U. S. Grant III, speaks to guests from his seat. Seated in the first row (l to r) are: Hon. Louis A. Johnson, former Secretary of Defense; Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, Director, Selective Se... More
Vice President Walter Mondale presents letters of condolence to the fa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Myer, Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Relea... More
Crew members spell out "Ranger Thanks America" on the flight deck of t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Wimmer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Western front. Unloading letters and packages from home
German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jimmy Carter - With letters supporting his stand on energy
Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Balloons with letters spelling out its name decorate the pier as the n...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu... More
Medium long shot, left side view, (Extreme long shot, second aircraft)...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBAT ARCHER Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Simpson Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
A heavy M1097 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) cargo...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LION DROP 12 Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More
Long shot, right side view, F-16C Fighting Falcon, "SP" tail letters (...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More
Medium long shot, left side view, F-16C Fighting Falcon on take off, n...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: Mr. Kohen speaks to invited guests. Partially hidden are Commissioner Duncan and Mr. Boutin. Mr. Knott is at the right. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel
US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class (BM3) Caroline Martinez, assi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pointe Noir Country: Congo (COG) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jonathan Kulp, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More
Lance Cpl. Basem Bakhtan, postal clerk, Headquarters
Lance Cpl. Basem Bakhtan, postal clerk, Headquarters Battalion, sorts through incoming mail at the Combat Center Post Office Dec. 11. During the holiday season, postal Marines work twice as hard to make sure se... More
American Red Cross - N thru W - Mrs. Floyd Van Kuren, Philadelphia, Pa...
Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - N thru W Public domain photograph related to development of telegraph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: Commissioner Duncan speaks to invited guests. Seated at the speakers table are Mr. Kohen, Mr. Boutin, and Mr. Knott. Copies of supporting documents and photographs and the two Rush letters mat... More
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: Mr. Kohen shows a photograph of the U. S. steam sloop Richmond, on which Rush served, to (l to r) Hon. Louis A. Johnson, General Lewis B. Hershey, Luther Skaggs, and John S. Mayfield. Historic... More
Long shot, right side view, F-16C Fighting Falcon, "SP" tail letters (...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More
[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - Artwork and l...
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
Postal detachment soldiers, boosting morale, one box at a time
Pfc. Ryan Portela, a mail operations specialist assigned to the 350th Financial Management Company, Special Troops Battalion, Task Force Resolute, hands a package to Jovante Lynn, a civilian mail handler assign... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion Post Office shares his unique experience working with Marines and locals and how it impacts him and the commun... More
Harrison, a first grader at West Grove Elementary,
Harrison, a first grader at West Grove Elementary, located in Indianapolis, is one of many in his class to take the time to thank the Soldiers of the 1538th Transportation Company with notes and drawings. The 1... More
190308-A-A4507-002 - A group of people posing for a picture
Trainees from the 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, left, pose with letters of encouragement written to them by volunteers of the #NoTraineeLeftBehind Facebook group. Members send letters, like those pictu... More
Spc. Jason Richmond holds a few of the letters sent
Spc. Jason Richmond holds a few of the letters sent to the 1538th Transportation Company, 419th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade to tell them "thank you". Spc. Richmond, a native o... More
Lance Cpl. Xavier Kuhn, official mail clerk, and a
Lance Cpl. Xavier Kuhn, official mail clerk, and a native of South Chicago Heights, Ill., inspects a package from a palette that arrived at the post office aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 20, 2014. T... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jaren Wright, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
Gunnery Sgt. Jaren Wright, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Marksmanship Training Unit, surprised his daughter during a question-and-answer event at Friendly Hills Elementary School in Joshua Tree, Cal... More
Sgt. Charles Bump, range safety officer, Marksmanship
Sgt. Charles Bump, range safety officer, Marksmanship Training Unit, answers students’ ques-tions during a question-and-answer event at Friendly Hills Elementary School in Joshua Tree, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Thi... More
Lance Cpl. Kolby Blair, postal clerk, Headquarters
Lance Cpl. Kolby Blair, postal clerk, Headquarters Battalion, sorts through incoming mail at the Combat Center Post Office Dec. 11. During the holiday season, postal Marines work twice as hard to make sure serv... More
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Pearl Harbor
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln man the rails as Lincoln arrives in Pearl Harbor. The USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet are... More
100,000th Afghan National Security Force literacy program graduate
Afghan National Army basic warrior training graduate Mohammed Kahlil is awarded a certificate for being the 100,000th graduate of the ANA literacy program at Kabul Military Training Center, July 28. Kahlil, fro... More
Program begins pen-pal campaign, 'adopting' 82nd CAB soldiers serving ...
Six soldiers of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade are taking part in a new pen-pal program with the Highland Rivers Community Service Board in Cherry Log, Ga. The program pairs developmentally challenged adults ... More
Pfc. Vernoa Wesley, a Las Vegas native and scout for
Pfc. Vernoa Wesley, a Las Vegas native and scout for 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, based out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, smiles as he reads letters he received in a care package provided by the Swimmers S... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Crawford, Combat Logistics
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Crawford, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maintenance platoon sergeant and native of Cheyenne, Wyo., reads letters sent to the Marines and U.S... More
Lance Cpl. Xavier Kuhn, official mail clerk, and a
Lance Cpl. Xavier Kuhn, official mail clerk, and a native of South Chicago Heights, Ill., writes down information from a package for his log of Transit Time Information System for Military Mail aboard Camp Leat... More
Building Numbers, Berth Numbers and Letters, Fire Districts, and Elect...
Photographs of the Construction and Repair of Buildings, Facilities, and Vessels at the New York Navy Yard
American Library Association - Preparing Books for the Blind - Showing...
Date Taken: 1919 Photographer: American Library Association American Library Association - Preparing Books for the Blind
Lance Cpl. Xavier Kuhn, official mail clerk, and a
Lance Cpl. Xavier Kuhn, official mail clerk, and a native of South Chicago Heights, Ill., writes down information from a package while another palette of mail is brought into the loading bay at the post office ... More
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: Mr. Kohen, Mr. Skaggs, and Dr. Grover hold the mat of the two Rush letters. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel
U.S. Navy CAPT. Joseph Sensi Jr., Commanding Officer, Wasp Class Amphi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cartegena Country: Colombia (COL) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Finley Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More
Corporal Enrique Gonzalez, official mail noncommissioned
Corporal Enrique Gonzalez, official mail noncommissioned officer, and a native of Santa Barbara, Calif., helps a Marine fill out postal forms properly aboard Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, Helmand province... More
Students raise their hands to ask Marines questions
Students raise their hands to ask Marines questions during a question-and-answer event at Friendly Hills Elementary School in Joshua Tree, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. This is the first year the event took place at Fr... More
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: The Archivist presents the Certificate to Mr. Kohen. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel
Big time cheer from the USS Boxer
Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer spell out "Go Navy, Beat Army!" on the flight deck to cheer on the midshipmen in the upcoming 109th Army-Navy college football game. The teams of... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) embarked aboard Boxer, spell out Go Navy Beat Army on the flight deck to show s... More
Marines answer questions for a group of students during
Marines answer questions for a group of students during a question-and-answer event at Friendly Hills Elementary School in Joshua Tree, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. This is the first year the event took place at Frien... More
Sgt. Charles Bump, range safety officer, Marksmanship
Sgt. Charles Bump, range safety officer, Marksmanship Training Unit, answers students’ ques-tions during a question-and-answer event at Friendly Hills Elementary School in Joshua Tree, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Thi... More
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: After the ceremonies Mr. Kohen, General Lewis B. Hershey, and Mr. Skaggs examine the mat of the two Rush letters. Mr. Skaggs is a Congressional Medal of Honor winner of World War II. Historic ... More
Inspecting Depth of Engraved Letters, Washington, D.C
Original caption: Left to right Bureau of Engraving and Printing Photoengraver and Graver Plate Finisher, Mr. Charles Bongard inspecting depth of Left to right, Bureau of Engraving and Printing Photoengraver an... More
Corporal Enrique Gonzalez, official mail noncommissioned
Corporal Enrique Gonzalez, official mail noncommissioned officer, and a native of Santa Barbara, Calif., removes the protective layer of plastic from a palette of packages and letters, which arrived at the post... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion Post Office shares his unique experience working with Marines and locals and how it impacts him and the commun... More
Forward Operating Base Bernstein: A Home Away From Home
The welcome sign at Foward Operating Base Bernstein in the Sah ad-Din province in Northern Iraq.
Recruit Kevin Mendeola, Platoon 3226, Company K, 3rd
Recruit Kevin Mendeola, Platoon 3226, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, reads a letter from home during "square away time," March 8, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. During the 12 weeks abo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eddy Zawilla, 22nd Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eddy Zawilla, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) intelligence analyst and native of Chicago, reads letters sent to the Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock... More
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: Hon. Louis A. Johnson, Mr. Kohen, Mr. Boutin, and Mr. Skaggs hold mat of the two Rush letters. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: Bernard L. Boutin, Administrator of General Services, welcomes invited guests. Seated at the speakers table are: Dr. Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States; Mr. Kohen; Hon. John B. Du... More
Photograph of Ceremonies at the Presentation of a National Archives Ce...
Original caption: General U. S. Grant III, Mr. Kohen, Mr. Skaggs (World War II Medal of Honor winner), and Dr. Grover examine the matted Rush letters. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) embarked aboard Boxer, spell out Go Navy Beat Army on the flight deck to show s... More
In today’s technological world, a phone call home or
In today’s technological world, a phone call home or an e-mail to a loved one can sometimes fill the void of being away during the holidays, but not quite as much as seeing your name on a package or letter. Wor... More
Recruit Nathan Eckerdt, Platoon 3226, Company K, 3rd
Recruit Nathan Eckerdt, Platoon 3226, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, write a letter to his family and friends, March 8, during his "square away time" aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Man... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Munoz, left, Combat
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Munoz, left, Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), field wireman and native of Houston, and Lance Cpl. Eduardo Lumbreras, CLB-22 radio op... More
In today’s technological world, a phone call home or
In today’s technological world, a phone call home or an email to a loved one can sometimes fill the void of being away during the holidays, but not quite as much as seeing your name on a package or piece of mai... More
Lance Cpl. Bhavin Patel, assistant postal operations
Lance Cpl. Bhavin Patel, assistant postal operations chief, and a native of Schaumburg, Ill., checks the address of a package after it has been X-rayed at the post office aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, J... More