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Ceremonies and Parades - New York City pays first tribute to fallen sons. New York observed it's first "Heroes Day" to commemorate the lives of the soldiers, marines, and sailors who died in France. Mrs. Laura Prisk and Veterans of the Civil War, with the original battle flag of Farrgut, at the Soldiers and Sailors monument on Riverside Drive

Ceremonies and Parades - New York City pays first tribute to fallen so...

Date Taken: 1918. - Photographer: Underwood & Underwood © Ceremonies and Parades Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl ... More

Many veterans gathered at a Battle of Britain ceremony held in Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

Many veterans gathered at a Battle of Britain ceremony held in Bury St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bury St. Edmonds State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released t... More

The U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing Honor Guard stands at attention during a ceremony on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

The U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing Honor Guard stands at attention d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released to ... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, left, U.S. Secretary of Defense, listens while Superintendent Michael W. Green, gives him a tour at the North African American Cemetery and Memorial during his visit in Tunis, Tunisia on Feb, 12, 2006. There are 2,841 U.S. military buried at this 27-acre site north of Tunis. The memorial was completed in 1960 in memory of the U.S. service members who gave their lives in the liberation of Tunisia during World War II. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tunis Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

060801-N-9662L-030 (Aug. 1, 2006)US Air Force (USAF) MASTER SGT. Paul Capinas (left), assigned to the 36th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB) Guam, shakes hands with US Navy (USN) CHIEF Warrant Officer William Norton, Security Officer Naval Security Force Guam, after his Reenlistment Ceremony held at the War Dog Memorial on board Naval Base Guam. The memorial is dedicated to war dogs, trained to serve as mine detectors, messengers and sentries during World War II (WW II). Twenty-five of the dogs were killed during fierce fighting on Guam in 1944, and were credited with saving hundreds of American lives. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second...

060801-N-9662L-030 (Aug. 1, 2006)US Air Force (USAF) MASTER SGT. Paul ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060801-N-9662L-030 (Aug. 1, 2006)US Air Force (USAF) MASTER SGT. Paul Capinas (left), assigned to the 36th Security Forces Squad... More

The bombed remains of the U.S. Marine barracks at Beirut International Airport stand as a reminder of the terrorist attack in which 241 Marines lost their lives. The Marines have been deployed in Lebanon as part of a multi-national peacekeeping force following confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

The bombed remains of the U.S. Marine barracks at Beirut International...

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

A French honor guard stands near the base of the Berlin Airlift Memorial during a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949. They are armed with MAT 49 9 mm submarine guns

A French honor guard stands near the base of the Berlin Airlift Memori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: West Berlin Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Jr, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Crew members man the deck of the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582) as the large harbor tug CHERAW (YTB 802) and two other tugs maneuver the sub into a berth alongside the submarine tender USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40). The BONEFISH was towed to its home port after an on board fire disabled the vessel and claimed the lives of three crew members

Crew members man the deck of the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas A. Petry Release Status: Releas... More

Julie Lawlor takes notes as she observes an orientation briefing for new personnel. Lawlor is compiling information as part of a week-long survey conducted by USA Today. The newspaper will later publish a series of articles based on this survey and a USA Today-sponsored town meeting which will focus on the lives of military personnel stationed overseas

Julie Lawlor takes notes as she observes an orientation briefing for n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Theodore J. Koniares Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Recovery team members hold on to a safety rope as they descend toward the crash site of the aircraft transporting Texas Rep. George T. (Mickey) Leland and members of his delegation. The wreckage was located following three days of search and rescue efforts, initiated after the plane transporting Leland and 15 other people was reported missing en route to a refugee camp near the Sudanese border. All passengers aboard the aircraft lost their lives in the crash

Recovery team members hold on to a safety rope as they descend toward ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A recovery team member is lowered from an HH-60A Night Hawk helicopter to the crash site of the aircraft transporting Texas Rep. George T. (Mickey) Leland and members of his delegation. The wreckage was located following three days of search and rescue efforts, initiated after the plane transporting Leland and 15 other people was reported missing en route to a refugee camp near the Sudanese border. All passengers aboard the aircraft lost their lives in the crash

A recovery team member is lowered from an HH-60A Night Hawk helicopter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

World War II submarine veterans take part in a ceremony honoring their counterparts who lost their lives during the war. The ceremony is taking place as part of an observance of the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

World War II submarine veterans take part in a ceremony honoring their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Sub Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC(Aw) Gloria Montgomery Release ... More

Zachary Fisher, his wife, Elizabeth and their niece, Doctor Sunnie Kenowsky, walk to the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Fisher House. The Fisher House is for terminally ill service members to live the rest of their lives in comfort with their families. This is the 18th Fisher House

Zachary Fisher, his wife, Elizabeth and their niece, Doctor Sunnie Ken...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Andrea Faison Release Stat... More

The ribbon is cut at the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Fisher House by, left to right, Robert Rosen (builder), Sunnie Kenowsky (the Fishers niece), Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher and Mr. Zachary Fisher. The Fisher House is for terminally ill service members to live the rest of their lives in comfort with their families. This is the 18th Fisher House

The ribbon is cut at the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Andrea Faison Release Status: R... More

Marines who lost their lives in an MV-22 Osprey crash during training were represented by All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (A.L.I.C.E) packs which were decorated with flowers and M-16A2 service rifles during a memorial service in honor of the Marines. The memorial was held at the 53 area San Mateo grinder at Camp Pendleton, California. The families and friends were on hand, as well as the Commandant of the Marine Corps and other high ranking officials (not shown). Fourteen of the Marines who lost their lives were attached to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment

Marines who lost their lives in an MV-22 Osprey crash during training ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Adrian Olguin, Usmc R... More

Marines who lost their lives in an MV-22 Osprey crash during training were represented by All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (A.L.I.C.E) packs which were decorated with flowers and M-16A2 service rifles during a memorial service in honor of the Marines. The memorial was held at the 53 area San Mateo grinder at Camp Pendleton, California. The families and friends were on hand, as well as the Commandant of the Marine Corps and other high ranking officials (not shown). Fourteen of the Marines who lost their lives were attached to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment

Marines who lost their lives in an MV-22 Osprey crash during training ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Adrian Olguin, Usmc R... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Tom Walker, 129th Security Forces patrols the secure flight line area. The 129th Rescue Wing is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard, their mission is to rescue allied pilots and aircrew downed during combat operations worldwide, and civilian search and rescue in California and over the Pacific Ocean. The 129th has saved 288 lives since 1975

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Tom Walker, 129th Security Forces patrols ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moffett Federal Airfield State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andrew Hughan, USAF Release ... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since 1975, and six so...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisc... More

Colonel Mike Ehrlich, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Vice-Commander, prepares to lay a wreath at the RAF Lakenheath Statue of Liberty Park memorial, honoring those who gave their lives during the Korean War. The annual Korean War Remembrance Ceremony held each year, at RAF Lakenheath, to pay tribute to service members from the United States and Great Britain who gave their lives to preserve freedom during the Korean War

Colonel Mike Ehrlich, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Vice-Commander, prepares...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul R. Ca... More

Colonel Mike Ehrlich, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Vice-Commander, speaks to folks during the Korean War Remembrance Ceremony, at the RAF Lakenheath Statue of Liberty Park memorial. The annual Korean War Remembrance Ceremony held each year, at RAF Lakenheath, to pay tribute to service members from the United States and Great Britain who gave their lives to preserve freedom during the Korean War

Colonel Mike Ehrlich, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Vice-Commander, speaks t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul R. Ca... More

Members of the 48th Fighter Wing Honor Guard lower the United States flag and Royal Air Force ENSIGN, during the annual Korean War Remembrance Ceremony held at RAF Lakenheath. The annual Korean War Remembrance Ceremony held each year, at RAF Lakenheath, to pay tribute to service members from the United States and Great Britain who gave their lives to preserve freedom during the Korean War

Members of the 48th Fighter Wing Honor Guard lower the United States f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul R. Ca... More

86th Airlift Wing Catholic Chaplain, Father Thomas Doyle comforts many individuals of the Kaiserslautern Military Community during the memorial service for the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The service held at the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on September 14, 2001

86th Airlift Wing Catholic Chaplain, Father Thomas Doyle comforts many...

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: A1C Tia De... More

Four US Air Force (USAF) personnel with the Base Fire Department at Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), pray and honor those who lost their lives September 11th of 2001

Four US Air Force (USAF) personnel with the Base Fire Department at Bu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Buckley Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFMC Scene Camera Operator: AMN T... More

Twin beams of light reach into the night sky over New York City on September 11, 2003, during a Tribute in Light, honoring those who lost their lives September 11, 2001

Twin beams of light reach into the night sky over New York City on Sep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AIR MOBILITY COMMAND Scene Camera Operator: CIV Kenn Mann, US... More

US Secretary of State Colin Powell (center) gives words of thanks, praise and encouragement to staff member at the Gheskio, HIV/AIDS Treatment Facility, during his visit to Port-Au Price, Haiti. During the recent civil unrest in Haiti the clinic remained open and never missed treating its patients. Secretary Powell pledged to continue and increase US support in the fight against HIV/AIDS, which he termed as the most deadly weapon, claiming nearly 8,000 lives a day worldwide. Picture left is Dr. Gene Page (left), Founder and Director of the Gheskio, HIV/AIDS Treatment Facility, and Marie Marcelle Deschamps, STAFF Member, pictured right

US Secretary of State Colin Powell (center) gives words of thanks, pra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Port-Au-Prince Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Eric C. Ely, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Brigade Reconnaissance Team (BRT), Charlie Troop, 10th Cavalry Regiment, distributes frozen chickens to Iraqi citizens during a humanitarian relief program, near Sadr City, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The frozen chicken giveaway is part of a larger humanitarian relief effort designed to make the lives of the local people better

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Brigade Reconnaissance Team (BR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Sadr City State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL James P. Johnson, USA Release S... More

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, Algiers, LA, 2-9-05 -- This emergency worker lives in a classroom at Landry High School which is being used as a FEMA Base Camp. FEMA Base Camps house FEMA, Emergency & Disaster workers during a disaster. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, Algiers, LA, 2-9-05 -- This emergency...

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

060817-N-2183K-003 (Aug. 17, 2006)US Army (USA) member James Stuck (foreground) waits for the volleyball to be served during the Paralympic Military Summit held at Navy Medical Center San Diego, California (CA). The summit is held to help disabled veterans and active-duty military personnel rebuild their lives through team sports.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Dustin Kelling (RELEASED)

060817-N-2183K-003 (Aug. 17, 2006)US Army (USA) member James Stuck (fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Dustin Kelling, USN Release Status: Release... More

Lafayette, TN, 02/08/2008 -- This pile of debris shows the vivid reality of how lives are impacted by tornadoes. Damage is clearly conveyed in this photo taken shortly after tornadoes touched down on February 5, 2008. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Lafayette, TN, 02/08/2008 -- This pile of debris shows the vivid reali...

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

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- A family temporarily lives in a tent provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The family owned bus appears to reflect their attitude, Hakuna Matata which in Swahili means no worries. David Gonzalez/FEMA

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

The original database describes this as: Title: A FEMA provided tent in American Samoa Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- A family temporarily lives in a tent... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Susan O'Neill (top) and Rob Tranter monitor news media as Hurricane Irene makes landfall into New Jersey and New York. President declares Emergency for New York and New Jersey to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Susan O'Neill (t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Irene Makes Landfall in New York and New Jersey Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Susan O'Neill (top) and Rob Tranter m... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Region 2 RRCC holds 7am transitional briefing between morning and nightshifts as Hurricane Irene makes landfall into New Jersey and New York. President declares Emergency for New York and New Jersey to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Region...

The original database describes this as: Title: Region 2 RRCC Response to Hurricane Irene as it Makes Landfall Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Region 2 RRCC holds 7a... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Susan O'Neill (top) and Rob Tranter working at RRCC as Hurricane Irene makes landfall into New Jersey and New York. President declares Emergency for New York and New Jersey to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Susan ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Region 2 RRCC Response to Hurricane Irene as it Makes Landfall Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Susan O'Neill (top) an... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Pamlico County, N. C. , September 19, 2011 -- This ground level home did not survive the storm surge from Hurricane Irene. FEMA is in Pamlico County assisting applicants in rebuilding their homes and lives. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Pamlico County, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Destruction on Pamlico Beach Production Date: 09/19/2011 Caption: Pamlico County, N. C. , September 19, 2011 -- This ground level home did not survive the stor... More

Hallstead, Pa. , September 19, 2011 -- Irene Phillips, who lives in New York in Broome County, came to the Disaster Recovery Center in Pennsylvania due to proximity. FEMA was able to look up her application and answer her questions. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hallstead, Pa. , September 19, 2011 -- Irene Phillips, who lives in Ne...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Liz Roll taken on 09/19/2011 in Pennsylvania Production Date: 09/19/2011 Caption: Hallstead, Pa. , September 19, 2011 -- Irene Phillips, who live... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Pamlico County, N. C. , September 19, 2011 -- Mobile homes are the first to be destroyed in a hurricane such as Irene. FEMA is in Pamlico County assisting applicants in rebuilding their homes and lives. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Pamlico County, N. C. , Sept...

The original database describes this as: Title: Pamlico Beach Distruction of Homes Production Date: 09/19/2011 Caption: Pamlico County, N. C. , September 19, 2011 -- Mobile homes are the first to be destroye... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , October 18, 2011 -- These screens are testimony to the wind damage from Irene in North Carolina. FEMA is in North Carolina helping residents restore their homes and lives. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Frozen in Time Production Date: 10/18/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , October 18, 2011 -- These screens are testimony to the wind damage from Irene in North Caro... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 25, 2011 -- Juliana Brixey, Ella Smith and Jack Brixey read a memorial plaque in Cunningham Park which lists the people who lost their lives when an EF-5 tornado stuck Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011. FEMA was on site within hours supporting the city's efforts in search-and-rescue. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 25, 2011 -- Juliana Brixey...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Residents view Memorial Plaque Production Date: 11/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 25, 2011 -- Juliana Brixey, Ella Smith and Jack Brixey read a mem... More

Bethpage, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers met before heading out to assist home owners that qualified for FEMA STEP Program. FEMA in conjunction with state, local and tribal partners, is implementing a Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Program to help people get back into their homes quickly and safely. STEP assists State, local and tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. The program funds certain necessary and essential measures to help restore power, heat and hot water to primary residences that could regain power through necessary and essential repairs. STEP can help residents safely shelter-in-place in their homes pending more permanent repairs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Bethpage, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Bethpage, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ^ STEP Progr... More

Emmitsburg, Md. , Sep. 11, 2012 -- A memorial service in progress at the National Fire Academy for the firefighters fallen during the attacks of 9/11/01. This service, the eleventh since the day that took 343 firefighters' lives, included a wreath laying and as shown here, a traditional five bell salute. Photo by Mike Moore/FEMA

Emmitsburg, Md. , Sep. 11, 2012 -- A memorial service in progress at t...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2012 9/11 Memorial Service Held at National Fire Academy Production Date: 09/11/2012 Caption: Emmitsburg, Md. , Sep. 11, 2012 -- A memorial service in progress... More

Moore, Okla., May 30, 2013 -- Anastasia (left) and Doreen Hunt stand in front of their residential safe room in Moore, Oklahoma. Their safe room saved their lives when a rare EF-5 tornado with winds speeds of more than 200 miles per hour struck their home on May 20, 2013

Moore, Okla., May 30, 2013 -- Anastasia (left) and Doreen Hunt stand i...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Bonnie Hanchett City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Tornado Photographs Relating to Disast... More

Petal, Miss., Feb. 18, 2013 -- This weather radio is on at the Petal Disaster Recovery Center as a necessary safety precaution. FEMA advises anyone that lives in a part of the country that has any potential for severe weather events, keep such a radio on at all times. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Petal, Miss., Feb. 18, 2013 -- This weather radio is on at the Petal D...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Petal, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-41... More

Lance Cpl. Justin Garvey-Lease, an antitank missileman

Lance Cpl. Justin Garvey-Lease, an antitank missileman

Lance Cpl. Justin Garvey-Lease, an antitank missileman with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, treats a notional casualty while under physical and mental stress ... More

Chemical Warfare Service - Equipment - Fruit st1s save lives

Chemical Warfare Service - Equipment - Fruit st1s save lives

Original Caption: Fruit st1s save lives. At the request of the Government for fruit st1s, a flood of pits from all over the country has been pouring into the various gas mask plants. The st1s are reduced to c... More

Many veterans gathered at a Battle of Britain ceremony at Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the battle. During World War II (WWII) the Luftwaffe, Germany's Air Force, began its attack on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against British shipping and fighter sweeps over Britain's southern coast in what would become known as The Battle of Britain

Many veterans gathered at a Battle of Britain ceremony at Bury St. Edm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Walkenhorst ... More

U.S. Air Force members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, wait for a service to begin at St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmonds as part of a ceremony on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

U.S. Air Force members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, Unite...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bury St. Edmonds State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released t... More

A view of the base of "The Call", a monument donated by Scottish Americans to honor the Scottish people who jeopardized their lives in battle

A view of the base of "The Call", a monument donated by Scottish Ameri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edinburgh Country: Scotland (SCT) Scene Camera Operator: Phan John O'Dell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

A view of "The Call", a monument donated by Scottish Americans to honor the Scottish people who jeopardized their lives in battle

A view of "The Call", a monument donated by Scottish Americans to hono...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edinburgh Country: Scotland (SCT) Scene Camera Operator: Phan John O'Dell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Wreaths are placed at the base of the Berlin Airlift Memorial during the ceremony honoring those who lost their lives during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949

Wreaths are placed at the base of the Berlin Airlift Memorial during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: West Berlin Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Jr, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

The salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40) approaches the disabled attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582) off the coast of Florida. An on board fire disabled the BONEFISH and claimed the lives of three crew members

The salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40) approaches the disabled attack sub...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Firefighters and medical personnel carry a litter across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during rescue operations for the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582). An on board fire disabled the vessel and claimed the lives of three crew members

Firefighters and medical personnel carry a litter across the flight de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Darcy Trick interviews SSGT Mark S. Schore, 1837th Electronics Installation Squadron, as Robert M. Sarka, commissary officer, stands by at the Yokota Commissary. Trick is interviewing base personnel as part of a week-long survey conducted by USA Today. The newspaper will later publish a series of articles based on this survey and a USA Today-sponsored town meeting which will focus on the lives of military personnel stationed overseas

Darcy Trick interviews SSGT Mark S. Schore, 1837th Electronics Install...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Theodore J. Koniares Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

MASTER CHIEF Personnelman (PNCM) Merle Cantwell prepares to commit a wreath to the sea as SEAMAN (SN) Michael Gordy stands by during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) in the Persian Gulf. The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

MASTER CHIEF Personnelman (PNCM) Merle Cantwell prepares to commit a w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Zachary Fisher is seated in the living room of the newly constructed Fisher House answering questions from the press prior to the dedication ceremony. The Fisher House is for terminally ill service members to live the rest of their lives in comfort with their families. This is the 18th Fisher House

Zachary Fisher is seated in the living room of the newly constructed F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andrea Faison, USAF Release Stat... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Almost Home Category: News Place: 2nd Place Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: A bus of refugees with mixed emotions travel back to their home village of Krusica in attempt to start rebuilding not just their homes but their lives

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Almost Home Categ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Krusica Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Benjamin M. Andera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Holly's Healing Hands Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture StoryVeterinarian Holly Reid has worked at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Syracuse, New York for the past two years. In that time, she has touched the lives of numerous pets and their owners with her healing hands. A self-proclaimed animal lover, Reid has taken dogs, cats and even sheep into her home. She possesses a great capacity for empathy and compassion allow her to console, comfort and guide pet owners through what can be a terribly upsetting period

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Holly's Healing H...

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

United States Air Force Captain Ken Heath, commander of the 401st Expeditionary Air Base Group Logistics Squadron, at Tuzla Air Base, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, shows Maria Vidakovic how to use a sketching toy. Bidakovic lives at the Mother and Child Refugee Center in Simin Han. Heath, along with members from the 401st Expeditionary Air Base Group, volunteered to deliver donations of toys, food and clothing, to help the people living in the refugee center. The center houses refugees from Srebrenica, whose fathers were killed or missing from the Balkan Conflicts

United States Air Force Captain Ken Heath, commander of the 401st Expe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Simin Han Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul R. Caron Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A month after a tornado, all that remained of the Fields' former home was a pile of debris, including a mattress that probably saved their lives. Said to be Oklahoma's worst tornado in 17 years, it was categorized by meteorologists as F-5 using the Fujita-Pearson scale and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes and damaged 7,000 others. This photograph was used in the article "Real-life Twister," from the September 1999 AIRMAN Magazine

A month after a tornado, all that remained of the Fields' former home ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Angela Stafford, USAF Release Sta... More

Flags of NATO member nations are flown at half-staff in front of the Headquarters Allied Air Forces North building, Ramstein Air Base, Germany on 13 September 2001. They are flown in remembrance of lives lost during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Flags of NATO member nations are flown at half-staff in front of the H...

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: SRA Latoni... More

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer, holding a rosary, during the memorial service for the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The service held at the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on September 14, 2001

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer, holding a r...

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: A1C Tia De... More

Norman Taflinger, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, renders a salute after a three-minute silence held at RAF Lakenheath in honor of those that lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and the Pentagon. The three-minutes of silence observed all over the United Kingdom, where daily lives stopped, as they paid respect to the fallen

Norman Taflinger, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, renders a salute afte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Gr... More

U.S. President George W. Bush (left) and U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld render honors as the American Flag is draped over the side of the west wall during the Memorial Service at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11, 2002. More than 13,000 people attended the service to remember those who lost their lives one year ago when terrorists crashed a commercial airliner into the Pentagon Building (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. Mark A. Suban) (Released)

U.S. President George W. Bush (left) and U.S. Secretary of Defense The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mark A. Suban, USAF Release Status... More

Members of the audience listen to U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld as he speaks during the Memorial Service at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11, 2002. More than 13,000 people attended the service, including U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, to remember those who lost their lives one year ago when terrorists crashed a commercial airliner into the Pentagon Building (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. Mark A. Suban) (Released)

Members of the audience listen to U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honora...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mark A. Suban, USAF Release Status... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel with 48th Fighter Wing (FW) community, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England (ENG), bow their heads during a moment of silence at a memorial service dedicated to those who lost their lives September 11th, 2001

US Air Force (USAF) personnel with 48th Fighter Wing (FW) community, R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Stacey Jean... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), salutes a display case showing the personal effects of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham during the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SRA Cunningham, another 38th RS Pararescueman, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), unveil the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School marquee during the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SRA Cunningham, another 38th RS Pararescueman, who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men participating in Operation ANACONDA which was conducted during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. SRA Cunningham was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on September 13, 2002

Two US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More

US Secretary of State Colin Powell (center) gives words of thanks, praise and encouragement to staff member at the Gheskio, HIV/AIDS Treatment Facility, during his visit to Port-Au Price, Haiti. During the recent civil unrest in Haiti the clinic remained open and never missed treating its patients. Secretary Powell pledged to continue and increase US support in the fight against HIV/AIDS, which he termed as the most deadly weapon, claiming nearly 8,000 lives a day worldwide. Picture left is Dr. Gene Page (left), Founder and Director of the Gheskio, HIV/AIDS Treatment Facility, and Marie Marcelle Deschamps, STAFF Member, pictured right

US Secretary of State Colin Powell (center) gives words of thanks, pra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Port-Au-Prince Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Eric C. Ely, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Vandenberg Humane Society worker with rescued dog. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, October 8, 2005 -- The Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed in the park alone. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, October 8, 2005 -- The Eas...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Rita's tidal surge damaged the inside of homes. Most of these homes will have to be demolished and people are looking to FEMA for help with their homes and getting their lives back in order. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Rita's tidal surge...

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

U.S. Army SGT. 1ST Class Armstrong from Pathfinder Company, 501st Special Troop Battalion, 101st Airborne Division gives school supplies from a box to an Iraqi child that lives near Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq during a goodwill visit, March 25, 2006. The Panthfinders made a goodwill visit to villages near COB Speicher to helps build relationships between coalition forces and local Iraqi citizens and handout much needed supplies not normally available. (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Alfred Johnson) (Released)

U.S. Army SGT. 1ST Class Armstrong from Pathfinder Company, 501st Spec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Operatinig Base Speicher State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST AIRBO... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (seated left), listens as Mr. Jim Laychak, President, Pentagon Memorial Fund, makes his remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Pentagon Memorial on June 15, 2006. Mr. Laychak lost his brother, David, who worked at the Pentagon. The Pentagon Memorial will commemorate the 184 innocent lives lost in the Pentagon and on American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001. (DOD photo by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (seated lef...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel Dod, CIV Release Stat... More

U.S. Army LT. COL. Thomas Roth, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, gives opening remarks during the Iraqi Army Day Ceremony on Jan. 6, 2007, in Al Hillah, Babil Province, Iraq, commemorating the founding of the Iraqi Army (IA) and to honor those IA Soldiers who have given their lives for the cause. (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Sean A. Foley) (Released)

U.S. Army LT. COL. Thomas Roth, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Hillah State: Babil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Sean A. Foley, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- NYC parks closed due to hurricane condition. President declares Emergency for New York and New Jersey to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- NYC pa...

The original database describes this as: Title: NYC Subway Closed Due to Hurricane Irene Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- NYC parks closed due to hurricane condition.... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Carri Hoffman and Alan Neidermeyer working at RRCC as Hurricane Irene makes landfall into New Jersey and New York. President declares Emergency for New York and New Jersey to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. Photo by:Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Carri ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Irene Makes Landfall in New York and New Jersey Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Carri Hoffman and Alan Neid... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , September 25, 2011 -- Bits and pieces of residents' lives lie everywhere. Cleaning up remains to be done in Hickory Point. FEMA works with the State, providing cleanup funds. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Month after Irene Production Date: 09/25/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , September 25, 2011 -- Bits and pieces of residents' lives lie everywhere. Cleaning up ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents get a first look at engraved names of those who lost their lives during the EF5 tornado that struck the city on May 22, 2011. The city held a ceremony attended by federal, state, and local officials to mark the event. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents get ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memorial Plaque with Names of those Lost Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents get a first look at engraved names of th... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Plumbers installing a water heater as part of the FEMA STEP Program. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with state, local and tribal partners, is implementing a Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Program to help people get back into their homes quickly and safely. STEP assists State, local and tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. The program funds certain necessary and essential measures to help restore power, heat and hot water to primary residences that could regain power through necessary and essential repairs. STEP can help residents safely shelter-in-place in their homes pending more permanent repairs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Plumbers installing a water heater ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Individual... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- A New York City rapid assessment team inspects a home in Breezy Point. FEMA designed in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Pilot Program to assist State, local and Tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. FEMA intends STEP to provide essential power to affected residences, thereby reducing the demand for other shelter options and allowing individuals to return to or remain in their home. FEMA/ Tim Burkitt

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- A New York City rapid assessment ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hur... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations and FEMA Corps team members Mike Kerzov and Amy Fulton canvass this neighborhood to ensure residents have applied for disaster assistance with FEMA after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. About eighty percent of this barrier island's population lives here full-time. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations and FEMA C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Structures in Seagate community are destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Cleanup continues throughout the communities while residents try to get their lives back in order. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Structures in Seagate community are de...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- With a warm cup of coffee, Mary David explains how she participated in a FEMA mitigation effort which relocated her home. FEMA and the State worked together by developing new strategies and solutions to protect property and save lives. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- With a warm cup of coffee, Mary David e...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Feature Stori... More

A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest performs

A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest performs

A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest performs a burpee during a circuit course at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, July 21, 2017. The circuit course was held to commemorate the 15 Marines and one Sailor w... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano left, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, tour areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Cleanup continues throughout the communities while residents try to get their lives back in order. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Secret...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

The Colors of the Royal Air Force march past a flight made up of members from Squadron 512, Royal Air Force Regiment, RAF Honington, United Kingdom, as part of a ceremony on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

The Colors of the Royal Air Force march past a flight made up of membe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the USN Guided Missile Destroyer USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) and the mine counter measures Ship USS PATRIOT (MCM 7) lay a wreath during a ceremony at the Eternal Flame of the Pacific Fleet Combat Glory memorial, for Russian Sailors who sacrificed their lives during World War II (WWII), in Vladivostok, Russia

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the USN Guided Missile Destroyer USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Primorsky Krai Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-54 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John L. Beeman, Usn Releas... More

General Cho, Yung Kil (Left foreground), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, and his wife Kang Suk prepare to drop flowers into the "Well" at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on October 30th, 2000. The ceremony honored the 1,177 Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. GEN Cho is in Hawaii this week attending the Chiefs of Defense Conference

General Cho, Yung Kil (Left foreground), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Arizona Memorial State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul Holcomb, USAF Release Status: R... More

Aerial view of blankets and bed sheets used to cover the bodies of hotel guests who lost their lives in the MGM Grand Hotel fire

Aerial view of blankets and bed sheets used to cover the bodies of hot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Las Vegas State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Rick Diaz Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Barracks at Beirut International Airport. Two hundred and forty-one Marines lost their lives when the building was bombed by terrorists. The Marines have been deployed in Lebanon as part of the multi-national peacekeeping force following confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Ba...

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

A view of the Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial located on the George Washington Parkway. The memorial, maintained by the Parks Service, is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Navy and Merchant Marine Service during World War II

A view of the Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial located on the George ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Publ... 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

The US flag flies over the USS UTAH Memorial, the memorial honors the 58 men still entombed in the ship's hull when they gave their lives on the battleship/target ship UTAH (BB 31/AR 16) during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941

The US flag flies over the USS UTAH Memorial, the memorial honors the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery (USN, Ret.) Release Status: Rel... More

Various aircraft including F-14 Tomcats and A-6E Intruders line the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) as the ship approaches the disabled attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582) off the coast of Florida. An on board fire disabled the BONEFISH and claimed the lives of three crew members

Various aircraft including F-14 Tomcats and A-6E Intruders line the fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

The submarine rescue ship USS PETREL (ASR 14) approaches the frigate USS MCCLOY (FF 1038). The vessels are approaching the disabled attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582) off the coast of Florida. An on board fire disabled the BONEFISH and claimed the lives of three crew members. (Substandard image)

The submarine rescue ship USS PETREL (ASR 14) approaches the frigate U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Smith, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Inflatable boats approach the disabled attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582) to rescue crew members. An on board fire disabled the BONEFISH and claimed the lives of three crew members

Inflatable boats approach the disabled attack submarine USS BONEFISH (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A large harbor tug sprays water as a welcome home gesture for the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582). The BONEFISH was towed to its home port after an on board fire disabled the vessel and claimed the lives of three crew members

A large harbor tug sprays water as a welcome home gesture for the atta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Singleton Release Status: Relea... More

Crosses serve as a reminder of East Germans who lost their lives attempting to defect to the West

Crosses serve as a reminder of East Germans who lost their lives attem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT F. Lee Corkran Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A view of the Astronauts Memorial, dedicated to those who lost their lives in the interest of space exploration.

A view of the Astronauts Memorial, dedicated to those who lost their l...

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

Members of an honor guard commit a wreath to the sea during a memorial service honoring the four chaplains who lost their lives when the merchant ship S.S. Dorchester sank during World War II. The ceremony is taking place on the 50th anniversary of the Dorchester's sailing from Pier II, Staten Island, N.Y

Members of an honor guard commit a wreath to the sea during a memorial...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Cw03 Ed Bailey Release Status: Relea... More

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