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On Sunday October 21, 2001, a Dedication Ceremony is held at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base for the Rickenbacker Memorial Park. The Memorial Park is dedicated to the memories of fifteen flyers that lost their lives in service to the unit and country. The flying deaths occurred at various dates from 1947 through 1988

On Sunday October 21, 2001, a Dedication Ceremony is held at Rickenbac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rickenbacker Ang Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Joe Pastre, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

Technical Sergeant Michael Ellis, USAF, (left), STAFF Sergeant Michael T. Socey, USAF, and his military working dog, all with the 52d Security Forces Squadron, place a rose given to them by a German civilian at a makeshift memorial at the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The memorial to American lives lost in the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington DC on 11 September 2001

Technical Sergeant Michael Ellis, USAF, (left), STAFF Sergeant Michael...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rhineland-Phalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

With the flags at half-mast in Liberty Circle at RAF Lakenheath Norman Taflinger, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, stands in somber silence during the three-minute silence in honor of those that lost their lives during the terrorist attack. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The silence observed all over the United Kingdom, where daily lives stopped for three minutes, to pay respect to the fallen

With the flags at half-mast in Liberty Circle at RAF Lakenheath Norman...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Irvine (center), USAF, 2d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, raises the American Flag over Headquarters Eighth Air Force (HQ 8th AF), Barksdale AFB, LA on 17 March 2002. The Headquarters building experienced a devastating fire on the morning of 12 March 2002. Due to the rapid response by the Command Post and the Fire Department, including nearby civilian Fire Departments, no lives were lost and the damage was minimized

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Irvine (center), USAF, 2d Civil Engineer Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSG... More

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Michael L. Seifert (left), Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, pitches dirt around the base of a newly planted tree with a Yokosuka City Hall representative and Mr. Kazuhiko Ozawa (right), Chairman, Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in honor of the civilian lives lost on September 11, 2001

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Michael L. Seifert (left), Commander, Fle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Fleet Activity, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Greg Mitchell, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... 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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Eric A. Brunger, with the MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Base Honor Guard, plays taps as Major General (MGEN) Steve Whitcomb, CHIEF of STAFF United States Central Command (CSUSCENTCOM), salutes. The memorial ceremony is being held at USCENTCOM in honor of those who have given their lives in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Eric A. Brunger, with the MacD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command Scene Camera ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard members, Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), prepare to retire the colors, that flew over Afghanistan, at the end of the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham, Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody AFB, 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

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard members, Moody Air Force Base (AFB), G...

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: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Dr. Gene Page (left), Founder and Director of the Gheskio, HIV/AIDS Treatment Facility, introduces US Secretary of State Colin Powell (right), to visiting guest, during Secretary Powells 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

Dr. Gene Page (left), Founder and Director of the Gheskio, HIV/AIDS Tr...

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 Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Sharon Dunbar, Commander, 737th Training Group (TRG), responsible for Air Force Basic Military Training (AFBMT), crosses a water obstacle on the newly named Chapman's Parallel Ropes. Lackland's Basic Military Training (BMT) Confidence Course obstacle dedicated June 10th in honor of Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Chapman, posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross (AFC) for saving the lives of his rescue team on March 4th, 2002, in Afghanistan (AFG)

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Sharon Dunbar, Commander, 737th Trai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell, CIV, USAF Release Sta... More

CHIEF MASTER SGT. of the Air Force (CMSAF) Gerald Murray (right) presents an AIRMAN's Medal to SENIOR AIRMAN Rudy King, from the 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron, during his visit at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Nov. 26, 2004. SENIOR AIRMAN King was awarded the medal for helping save lives and equipment during a fuel fire at a forward deployed location. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Michelle Michaud) (Released)

CHIEF MASTER SGT. of the Air Force (CMSAF) Gerald Murray (right) prese...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lajes Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Here the people of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia (IDN), continue to rebuild their lives following the devastating Tsunami, which destroyed most of the homes in the region

Here the people of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia (IDN), continue to r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Major Command Shown: Tsunami disaster scene Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tyler J. Clement... More

A family who lives behind the Hamdan Police Station renovation projectreceives donations from the Iraqi personnel working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region South District (GRS). GRS provides quality assurance for the project.(U.S. Army photo by B.J. Weiner) (Released)

A family who lives behind the Hamdan Police Station renovation project...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Area Office Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USACE Scene Camera Operator: Bj Weiner... 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] Gulfport, Miss., March 24, 2006 -- Roberta Avila is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Disaster Task Force (IDTF) of South Mississippi. The IDTF mission is to repair and rebuild hope, home and lives in South Mississippi in the aftermath of disaster. Hurricane Katrina has changed the scope and magnitude of their work. Sally Mendzela/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., March 24, 2006 -- Roberta Avila i...

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

A Memorial tribute to U.S. Army LT. COL. David C. Canegata and SGT 1ST Class Lakes on Jan. 31, 2007, at the LT. COL. Lionel A. Jackson Armory, 104th Troop Command, United States Virgin Island National Guard Armory, United States Virgin Islands, who lost their lives in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Joseph Bonet) (Released)

A Memorial tribute to U.S. Army LT. COL. David C. Canegata and SGT 1ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Joseph Bonet, USA, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 5, 2007 -- Alan Fryar, of Babcock Services, Inc., works to build a stairway for the FEMA-provided mobile home that the a family will temporarily occupy while they begin to rebuild their lives. The family lost their home during the October wildfires that swept through their community. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 5, 2007 -- Alan Fryar, of Babcock Se...

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

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 6, 2007 -- San Diego County Supervising Building Inspector Rusty Anderson, center, speaks with contractors and FEMA officials after completing an inspection of the mobile home a family will temporarily occupy (back) while rebuilding their lives. From left to right: John Kalb and Eric White, FEMA technical assistance coordinators, and Don Keller of Babcock Services, Inc. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 6, 2007 -- San Diego County Supervis...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 26, 2011 -- Region 2 Watch Officer Greg Lowermilk monitors news media in preparation for Hurricane Irene. 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 26, 2011 -- Region...

The original database describes this as: Title: Region 2 RRCC Prepare for Hurricane Irene Production Date: 08/26/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , August 26, 2011 -- Region 2 Watch Officer Greg Lowermilk monit... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 27, 2011 -- Region 2 RRCC holds 7am transitional briefing between morning and nightshifts in preparation for Hurricane Irene. 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 27, 2011 -- Region...

The original database describes this as: Title: Region 2 RRCC Prepares for Hurricane Irene Production Date: 08/27/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , August 27, 2011 -- Region 2 RRCC holds 7am transitional brief... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Suffolk County, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Down power line continues to burn for hours as Hurricane Irene passes Long Island. 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 - Suffolk County, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Down Power Line Burns for Hours Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: Suffolk County, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Down power line continues to burn for hours as ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager Mark Rohr (r) and Governor Jay Nixon (l) await the start of ceremonies entitled "The Spirit Lives. " Hundreds gathered in Cunningham Park on the six-month anniversary of the F5 tornado that sturck the city. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Commemorates Anniversary Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager Mark Rohr (r) and Governor Jay Nixon (l) await... More

Oak Grove, Miss., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Bellewood road homes suffered a direct hit from the EF4 tornadoes, leaving homes either destroyed or in need of extensive repairs. FEMA representatives are visiting these homes, offering assistance and information to help restore lives. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Oak Grove, Miss., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Bellewood road homes suffered a dir...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Oak Grove, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (D... More

"Moore, Okla., October 3, 2013 -- FEMA mitigation expert John Bourdeau (r) demonstrates a partially underground safe room for a two-part television news report on residential safe rooms. This room was built after the May 20, 2013 Moore, OK tornado and is located a block from the Plaza Towers Elementary School where 7 students lost their lives that day. Reporter Ed Doney (l) of KFOR, NBC for Oklahoma City, focused on the importance of residential safe rooms and looked at the differences between above ground and below ground designs."

"Moore, Okla., October 3, 2013 -- FEMA mitigation expert John Bourdeau...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Debra Young Keywords: Oklahoma Disasters: Oklahoma Severe Storms and Tornadoes (DR-4117) Disaster Types: T... More

Ceremonies and Parades - Victory Parade, Washington, D.C. "The Boys We Left Behind Us" banner carried in honor of soldiers who gave their lives for their country. Parade was held in honor of the return of President Wilson and the soliders of District of Columbia

Ceremonies and Parades - Victory Parade, Washington, D.C. "The Boys W...

Photographer: West News Union (c) Ceremonies and Parades Public domain photograph - military parade, United States, 1920s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceremonies and Parades - Cardinal O'Connell presides at Military Mass in Boston. Fenway park, Boston saw a military mass in honor of those members of the military and Naval forces of the United States who had gien their lives in the war. The Mass was memorial in character and was held under the auspices of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Army and navy Union of mass. Cardinal O'Connell presided and is seen here approaching the alter

Ceremonies and Parades - Cardinal O'Connell presides at Military Mass ...

Date Taken: 1918. - Photographer: Inter. Film Ser. Ceremonies and Parades Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceremonies and Parades - New York City Observes First "Heroes Day". New York City observed its first Heroes Day" to commorate the deeds of the brave Americans who had given their lives on the batle fields of France. Little girls bringing flowers to decorate the Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Ceremonies and Parades - New York City Observes First "Heroes Day". N...

Date Taken: 1918. - Photographer: Underwood & Underwood © Ceremonies and Parades Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American Red Cross - Headquarters & Buildings - Exterior of the canteen and dormitories, funished and supplied by the American Red Cross for the refugees returning to their broken homes and lives. Rheims, France

American Red Cross - Headquarters & Buildings - Exterior of the cantee...

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

General Cho, Yung Kil (Left), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, puts a wreath in place during a ceremony 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), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republi...

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

General Cho, Yung Kil (Center), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, prepares for a wreath laying ceremony at 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 (Center), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Repub...

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

Jack Smith, 42, a Disabled Miner Who Lives in Rhodell, West Virginia, Shown with One of His Daughters, Debra, in the Tavern He Now Operates, He Had Worked in the Mines One Year When His Legs were Crushed in a Roof Cave-in, it Took Him 18 Years to Received Workman's Compensation, His Wheelchair was Bought for Him by His Friend, Arnold Miller, Now President of the United Mine Workers Smith is Active in the Union, and Has Manned Picket Lines in the Past

Jack Smith, 42, a Disabled Miner Who Lives in Rhodell, West Virginia, ...

DOCUMERICA: The Environmental Protection Agency's Program to Photographically Document Subjects of Environmental Concern

An American flag flies over the stern of the tank landing ship USS LAMOURE COUNTY (LST-1194). The flag is being flown at half mast in tribute to Americans who lost their lives in the service of their country

An American flag flies over the stern of the tank landing ship USS LAM...

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

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, Usn (Ret.) Release Status: Rele... More

A US Coast Guard commander welcomes Tomoyuki Omura, a Japanese dignitary whose father was killed on the island during World War II. Omura has arrived for the dedication of a peace memorial honoring all Japanese and Americans who lost their lives during t

A US Coast Guard commander welcomes Tomoyuki Omura, a Japanese dignita...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Attu, Aleutian Islands State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Willie Thornton Release Status: Rel... More

Floral arrangements decorate the base of a newly-dedicated peace monument honoring all Japanese and Americans who lost their lives during a World War II battle on the island

Floral arrangements decorate the base of a newly-dedicated peace monum...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Attu, Aleutian Islands State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Willie Thornton Release Status: Rel... More

A port view of the submarine rescue ship USS PETREL (ASR 14). The vessel is 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

A port view of the submarine rescue ship USS PETREL (ASR 14). The ves...

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

A port bow view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40). The vessel is 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

A port bow view of the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40). The vessel is...

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

Harbor tugs maneuver the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG-52) into port. The CARR served as the rescue ship when a fire aboard the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS-582) disabled the sub and claimed the lives of three crew members

Harbor tugs maneuver the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG-52) into...

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

Recovery team members are 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

Recovery team members are 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

Members of the Air Force Tops in Blue cast perform a musical salute to U.S. military personnel who lost their lives during Operation Desert Storm.

Members of the Air Force Tops in Blue cast perform a musical salute to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Greg... More

A wreath is committed 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 commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dorchester's sailing from Pier 11, Staten Island, N.Y

A wreath is committed to the sea during a memorial service honoring th...

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

A color guard presents the colors 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

A color guard presents the colors during a memorial service honoring t...

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

Zachary Fisher fills in the last bricks to complete the Fisher House 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 fills in the last bricks to complete the Fisher House d...

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

Port side view of the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) afloat for the 1ST time in the Kennebec River following the ships launching. USS The Sullivans is named in honor of five brothers, all serving on the USS Juneau (CLAA-52), who lost their lives when their ship was sunk during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942

Port side view of the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-...

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

While taps are played, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, airman and special guests remember those who gave their lives for their country, followed by a moment of silence. The ceremony was held at the Dyess Linear Air Park

While taps are played, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, airman and special...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Krista M. Foeller Release Status: Rele... More

Darryl "DL" Cunningham sits in the pilot's position of a trainer aircraft during his "Pilot for a Day" at the 560th Flying Training Squadron's Life Support Section. "Pilot for a Day" program was started in December 1994 by CAPT. Rory "Ox" Blackburn and focuses on children who have illnesses that have taken over their lives. The program invites children of all ages, military or civilian, to be a guest of 560th Flying Training Squadron for an entire day

Darryl "DL" Cunningham sits in the pilot's position of a trainer aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: O.J. Sanchez Release Status: Released t... More

Cuban migrants and The Joint Task Force join together to dedicate a Memorial to all of the Cubans that lost their lives at sea. The Memorial was built by Cuban migrants at Camp Indian on the Guantanamo Bay Naval station

Cuban migrants and The Joint Task Force join together to dedicate a Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp India State: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Spike Call Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Firemen's Toys Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture StoryFirefighters live one of the most dangerous lives apart from most professions. These pictures depict the gear and equipment firefighters utilize to cease from simple to outrageous fires. Images shot with a 35mm Nikon F-4. Site and station was Ft. Meade Fire Dept

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Firemen's Toys Ca...

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

Sailors assigned to USS ENTERPRISE (CV 65), parade the colors at the Rhone American Cemetery in Draguignan, France, during a Memorial Day ceremony honoring the 861 Americans who lost their lives in World War II's "Operation Anvil."

Sailors assigned to USS ENTERPRISE (CV 65), parade the colors at the R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) State: Draguingnan Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donna Williams (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Frances Wright, from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Band, energetically sing a duet at the Stars and Stripes Forever Memorial Service, held in the Sakura Shell amphitheater on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The service was for those who lost their lives in the September 11th suicide plane attacks in the United States

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donna Williams (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Fra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joann S. Makinano, USAF Release Status: Release... More

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, (right), Commander 48 Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, interviewed by press and media after a three-minute silence period held at the base 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

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, (right), Commander 48 Fighter Wing, RAF...

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

US Military and civilian personnel assigned to the United States Central Command (USCENCOM) bow their head for a moment of silence, during a ceremony held at, MacDill AFB, Florida (FL), honoring those who lost their lives during the September 11th attacks

US Military and civilian personnel assigned to the United States Centr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ke... More

Members of the audience listen to U.S. President George W. Bush 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 First Lady Laura Bush and U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, to remember those who lost their lives one year ago when terrorists crashed a commercial airliner into the Pentagon Building (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Mark A. Suban) (Released)

Members of the audience listen to U.S. President George W. Bush as he ...

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

Dressed in fire protective suits, 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

Dressed in fire protective suits, four US Air Force (USAF) personnel w...

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

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), stands at attention to the right of the unveiled 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

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: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left center), Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Howard J. Mowry (right center), Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CCM), AFSOC, speak with Jackie (left) and Lawrence (center) Cunningham, the parents of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason D. Cunningham, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), after the March 4, 2004, renaming ceremony dedicating the SRA Jason D. Cunningham AIRMAN Leadership School at Moody AFB in honor of their son who was killed on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan while saving the lives of ten other men...

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left cente...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left center), Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (... More

Residents' lives and possessions of Mississippi's Gulf Coast area were left scattered by Hurricane Katrina as seen here. Soldiers and Airmen from the Arkansas National Guard have quickly arrived to provide aid, comfort, cleanup, and security in the Bay St. Louis area. More than 350 Arkansans National Guardsmen are operating out of the Trent Lott Air National Guard Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi (MS)

Residents' lives and possessions of Mississippi's Gulf Coast area were...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chris A. Durn, USA Release Status: Released ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of flooding from Hurricane Katrina is evident by the yellow water line across the awning and pillars of this house in Gentilly. The homeowner has coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is eligible for the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) benefit since he lives in a high risk area and is elevating his home above the base flood elevation in compliance with the community's floodplain ordinance. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of floo...

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

A view of a Memorial at the World Trade Center Ground Zero site located in New York City, New York (NY), that displays mementos from Fire-fighting, Police and Military organizations from around the world. The Memorial includes hats, patches, unit coins and various other items honoring those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks

A view of a Memorial at the World Trade Center Ground Zero site locate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David P. Coleman, USN Release Status: Released ... More

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 4, 2007 -- Tony Smith, of Advanced Mobile Systems, installs piers to support the FEMA-provided mobile home that a family will temporarily live in while they begin to rebuild their lives. Installing the piers is one of the first steps involved with installing the homes. The family lost their home during the October wildfires that swept through their community. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 4, 2007 -- Tony Smith, of Advanced M...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Texas City, Texas, February 20, 2010 -- Visitors to the CommUnity Resource and Information Festival speak with Individual Assistance Specialist Sabrina Coleman . This event, created by The Hurricane Ike Texas Rise and Connect project, is funded by a grant from FEMA to help Texans recover after the hurricane and families get answers and find resources as they rebuild their lives. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Texas City, Texas, February 20, 2010 -- Vis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Visitors to the CommUnity Resource and Information Festival in Texas Production Date: 02/20/2010 Caption: Texas City, Texas, February 20, 2010 -- Visitors to t... More

Washington, D. C. , November 9, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino encourages FEMA employees to give generously to charitable organizations as he helps kick off the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign at FEMA Headquarters. Serino encouraged staff to take the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of others through giving. FEMA staff wore the jerseys and hats of their favorite sports teams as part of the "Team FEMA" theme; Serino is pictured in a New England Patriots jersey.

Washington, D. C. , November 9, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by David Bibo taken on 11/09/2010 in District of Columbia Production Date: 11/09/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , November 9, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy A... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 26, 2011 -- Region 2 Deputy Regional Administrator Mike Moriarty participates in conference call in preparation for Hurricane Irene. 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 26, 2011 -- Region...

The original database describes this as: Title: Region 2 RRCC Prepares for Hurricane Irene Production Date: 08/26/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , August 26, 2011 -- Region 2 Deputy Regional Administrator Mik... 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 Park 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. P... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Pamlico County, N. C. , September 19, 2011 -- Elevated homes survived the storm surge along Pamlico Sound, while houses on ground level did not. 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: Pamlico Beach Distruction Production Date: 09/19/2011 Caption: Pamlico County, N. C. , September 19, 2011 -- Elevated homes survived the storm surge along Paml... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, center, talks to CNN reporter Susan Candiotti outside of the house of Vincent Ribaudo of Grant City. , Ribaudo was receiving assistance with electrical repairs by the FEMA STEP program. 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. In particular, 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. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne, left, talks to Grant City resident Vincent Ribaudo, outside of his house, Ribaudo was receiving assistance with electrical repairs by the FEMA STEP program. 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. In particular, 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. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mic...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- 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 -- FEMA in conjunction with state, loc...

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: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Program ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ... More

Emmitsburg, Md. , Feb. 1, 2012 -- A statue dedicated to the firefighters who lost their lives in New York City on September 11, 2001, is located at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). EMI provides advanced training to firefighters and personnel from FEMA. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Emmitsburg, Md. , Feb. 1, 2012 -- A statue dedicated to the firefighte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Firefighter Statue at the Emergency Management Institute Production Date: 02/01/2012 Caption: Emmitsburg, Md. , Feb. 1, 2012 -- A statue dedicated to the firef... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- The in-ground driveway storm shelter under this vehicle saved the lives of a woman and child who climbed out safely after the deadly May 20 tornado demolished the house and moved the jeep into the yard. FEMA Mitigation Services can help home owners determine an effective storm shelter system for their protection from disastrous storms. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- The in-ground driveway storm shelter und...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Mitagation storm shelter ^ storm shelter ^ Mitagation Dis... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Menifee County, Ky. , March 23, 2012 -- A new home is in place and salvaged possessions have been brought to the site. FEMA's goal is to provide grant and SBA funds to help restore the lives of those affected in a disaster. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Menifee County, Ky. , March 23, 2012 -- A new...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Home Almost Ready for Occupancy Production Date: 03/23/2012 Caption: Menifee County, Ky. , March 23, 2012 -- A new home is in place and salvaged possession... More

A view of the Alamo Chapel located at #1 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas (TX). This is the front of the Old Spanish Mission Fort where 189 defenders sacrificed their lives and fought to the death rather than surrender to the forces of the Mexican General Santa Anna in the year 1836

A view of the Alamo Chapel located at #1 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Tex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to ... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, lays a wreath in the Court of Honor 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, U.S. Secretary of Defense, lays a wr...

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

General Cho, Yung Kil (Left foreground), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Republic of Korea, pauses for a moment of silence during a wreath laying ceremony at 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

Talk Is Not Cheap. Loose Talk Can Cost Lives [R.B. Yelie]

Talk Is Not Cheap. Loose Talk Can Cost Lives [R.B. Yelie]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph related to World War Two, Navy ships, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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 SPS-10 surface search radar aboard the tank landing ship USS LAMOURE COUNTY (LST-1194). The flag is being flown at half mast in tribute to Americans who lost their lives in the service of their country

A view of the SPS-10 surface search radar aboard the tank landing ship...

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

Allied military bands participate in a ceremony at the Berlin Airlift Memorial in honor of those who lost their lives during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949. The arc of the memorial points to the West and the prongs at the top represent the three air routes to and from West Germany

Allied military bands participate in a ceremony at the Berlin Airlift ...

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

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 frigate USS MCCLOY (FF 1038), the submarine rescue ship USS PETREL (ASR 14) and the salvage ship USS HOIST (ARS 40) approach 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 frigate USS MCCLOY (FF 1038), the submarine rescue ship USS PETREL...

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 crewman from the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582) is reunited with his family following his rescue from the striken vessel. An on board fire disabled the BONEFISH and claimed the lives of three crew members. Survivors of the accident were transported to Mayport aboard the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52)

A crewman from the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS 582) is reunited ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ralph Evard Release Status: Releas... More

A Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 7 (HS-7) SH-3H Sea King helicopter touches down on the flight deck of the on 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

A Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 7 (HS-7) SH-3H Sea King helicopte...

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

Mooring lines secure the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS-582) to the submarine tender USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40). The BONEFISH is berthed alongside the FRANK CABLE after being towed to its home port following an on board fire which disabled the vessel and claimed the lives of three crew members

Mooring lines secure the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS-582) to the...

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

A color guard stands at attention during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being conducted for 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

A color guard stands at attention during a wreath laying memorial serv...

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

The ship's company stands in formation as Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry McNabb officiates during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). 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

The ship's company stands in formation as Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry M...

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

Recovery team members are 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

Recovery team members are lowered from an HH-60A Night Hawk helicopter...

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

Chaplains hold candles 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 commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dorchester's sailing from Pier 11, Staten Island, N.Y

Chaplains hold candles during a memorial service honoring the four cha...

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

A former USS IOWA (BB-61) sailor comforts the mother of SEAMAN Apprentice (SA) Nathaniel Jones, Jr., whose name appears on a memorial plaque honoring the 47 crew members who lost their lives when gun turret two exploded on board the battleship April 19, 1989 during gunnery practice. The plaque was rededicated during a special ceremony in Norfolk, April 17

A former USS IOWA (BB-61) sailor comforts the mother of SEAMAN Apprent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dee Anglin Release Status: Re... More

A view of the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in honor of all American aviators who lsot their lives in service during World War Two. The wreath was presented by members of the Freedom Flight America during a stop over at Andrews AFB. The ceremony is on the lower level during renovation of the amphitheater

A view of the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldie...

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

A view of a section of the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial located on Judiciary Square. Inscribed upon the wall are the names of all the men and women who, as law enforcement officers, have given their lives in the line of duty

A view of a section of the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

View of the Marine Corps war dog cemetery built in memory of the twenty-five combat trained dogs that lost their lives in the bitter fighting for the liberation of Guam. The dogs acted as sentries, messengers, and scouts along with searching for booby traps and anti-personnel mines. Twenty-four of the animals are buried here

View of the Marine Corps war dog cemetery built in memory of the twent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: Dawn C. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A medium-range view of the YUKLA 27 Memorial Park, dedicated to the 24 Americans and Canadians who lost their lives on board a Boeing E-3B Sentry from the 962nd Airborne Division. They were on a routine training flight

A medium-range view of the YUKLA 27 Memorial Park, dedicated to the 24...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Thomas Coaxum Release Sta... 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. 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: CPL Cesar Loya, Usmc Rele... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over the Presidio of 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 ...

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 the Presidio... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over Alcatraz Island, 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...

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 Alcatraz Isl... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in formation over Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, 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 far in ...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in form...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in formation over Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, Calif... More

A visiting Norwegian military member bows his head in prayer 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 visiting Norwegian military member bows his head in prayer during th...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 438th Expeditionary Force Protection Squadron (EFPS), watch as a Desert Hawk, Force Protection Airborne Surveillance (FPAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) makes its final approach for landing at a forward deployed location, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The FPAS aircraft provides the base with another layer of defense without putting lives at risk by transmitting live images to the operator while surveying the perimeter of the base

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 438th Expeditionary Force P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Rebecca Jackson, an Executive Judge for Jefferson County, Kentucky (KY), introduces Mr. David Quillin (standing left), the architect who designed the Patriots Peace Memorial during the Memorials Dedication Ceremony held on Veterans Day, 2002, in Louisville, KY. "This memorial is dedicated to those United States military personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty at times other than those of declared hostile action."

Rebecca Jackson, an Executive Judge for Jefferson County, Kentucky (KY...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Louisville State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Terry Lutz, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel watch a memorial slide show as part of a commemoration ceremony honoring those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11th, 2001, during exercise RESCUER/MEDCEUR 03

US Air Force (USAF) personnel watch a memorial slide show as part of a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vaziani Military Base State: Tiblisi Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Robert W.... More

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