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Photograph of Yorktown National Cemetery from Gate Looking Down Central Avenue towards Flag Staff

Photograph of Yorktown National Cemetery from Gate Looking Down Centra...

Photographs of National Cemeteries in the United States and Mexico Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Eisenhower Participates in the Ceremonies for the Interment of the Unknowns of World War II and Korea at Arlington National Cemetery

President Eisenhower Participates in the Ceremonies for the Interment ...

Numerical Photographs Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Ford Delivering Remarks at the Memorial Day Service Held in the Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

President Ford Delivering Remarks at the Memorial Day Service Held in ...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Graveside memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery for Michael Hammer, former AFL-CIO labor specialist in San Salvador for the State Department

Graveside memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery for Michael...

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

The Air Force Honor Guard takes part in the graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery for Michael Hammer, killed in San Salvador while assigned there as AFL-CIO labor specialist for the State Department

The Air Force Honor Guard takes part in the graveside service at Arlin...

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

A joint services honor guard participates in the full honors funerals for GEN Nathan Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF from 1957-1960, at the Arlington National Cemetery

A joint services honor guard participates in the full honors funerals ...

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

President Ronald Reagan stands at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

President Ronald Reagan stands at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier duri...

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

The Air Force Honor Guard participates in a funeral ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery

The Air Force Honor Guard participates in a funeral ceremony at the Ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dennis Plummer Release Status: Released to Pu... More

CDR Fugard presents the U.S. flag to Wanda Ruffin during funeral services for her husband, LCDR James T. Ruffin at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

CDR Fugard presents the U.S. flag to Wanda Ruffin during funeral servi...

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

The U.S. flag is presented to Wanda Ruffin, during funeral ceremonies for her husband, LCDR James T. Ruffin, at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam Feb. 18, 1966

The U.S. flag is presented to Wanda Ruffin, during funeral ceremonies ...

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

Gwendolyn Ruffin, holding a U.S. flag, is embraced by a friend during funeral ceremonies for her father, LCDR James T. Ruffin, at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam Feb. 18, 1966

Gwendolyn Ruffin, holding a U.S. flag, is embraced by a friend during ...

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

The flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, secured in the rear of a C-141B Starlifter aircraft, is ready for the flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Once at Andrews, the Unknown will be taken to the Capitol, where he will lie in state prior to internment at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery

The flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT D. Sutherland Release Status: ... More

A joint services casket team, preceded by a joint services color guard, carries the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era into the east entrance of the Capitol. Lining the steps is a joint service honor condon. The Unknown will lie in state until Memorial Day, when he will be taken to Arlington National Cemetery for burial

A joint services casket team, preceded by a joint services color guard...

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

Members of a joint services honor guard surround the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the conclusion of the arrival ceremony in the Capitol rotunda. The Unknown will lie in state in the rotunda until Memorial Day and will then be taken to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral and interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Members of a joint services honor guard surround the casket of the Unk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, CIV Release Status: R... More

A joint services honor cordon lines the steps at the east entrance to the Capitol during an arrival ceremony for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Unknown will lie in state in the rotunda until Memorial Day, when he will be taken to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral and internment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services honor cordon lines the steps at the east entrance to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG A. N. Drago, USA Release Status: ... More

The US Navy Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching in the state funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The band is preceded by officers from the various military services

The US Navy Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching...

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

Inside view of the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater during the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. Following the service, interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Inside view of the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Donald Sutherland Release Status: Released t... More

The Army Band marches in the funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era as it moves through Arlington National Cemetery. State funeral services will be held in the Memorial Amphitheater followed by interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

The Army Band marches in the funeral procession for the Unknown Servic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PA2 Richard Muller Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A joint services casket team carries the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era into the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater for the state funeral service. Following the service, the Unknown will be interred in a crypt at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team carries the casket of the Unknown Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC5 Ed Bosanko Release Status: Released to Public... More

A joint services casket team lifts the flag covering the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era during the interment ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. President Ronald Reagan and Major General John L. Ballantyne, commanding general, US Army Military District of Washington, stand at the head of the casket during the ceremony

A joint services casket team lifts the flag covering the casket of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC5 Ed Bosanko Release Status: Released to Public... More

A large-scale replica of the U.S. Air Force Medal of Honor that is on display in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

A large-scale replica of the U.S. Air Force Medal of Honor that is on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: COL. Thomas L. Groppel Release Status: Released to... More

The US Navy Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching in the state funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era

The US Navy Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching...

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

Admiral James S. Gracey, Commandant of the Coast Guard, attends the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, taking place in the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater. Following the service, interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Admiral James S. Gracey, Commandant of the Coast Guard, attends the st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John Taylor Release Status: Released to Publi... More

An aerial view of the Tomb of the Unknowns and Amphitheater at the Arlington National Cemetery

An aerial view of the Tomb of the Unknowns and Amphitheater at the Arl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to ... More

Members of the Army's 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) fold the flag covering the casket of Major (MAJ) Arthur D. Nicholson during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Nicholson was shot and killed while on duty in East Berlin

Members of the Army's 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) fold the flag cover...

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

A US Navy ceremonial guard stands at present arms during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

A US Navy ceremonial guard stands at present arms during a ceremony at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: H2 Sharon Nelms-Thorsvik Release Status: Released ... More

A member of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) presents a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery

A member of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) presents a wreath at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jane E. Rackley Release Status: Released to Pu... More

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....A close-up view of a tombstone at the Arlington National Cemetery, marking the grave site of four unknown crewmen assigned to the battleship USS Maine (BB-2). The Maine sank after exploding off the coast of Havana, Cuba, killing approximately 260 crewmen. The sabotaging of the main precipitated the American declaration of war against Spain in 1898. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....A close-up view of a tombstone at the...

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

A Soviet rear admiral, left, talks with VADM Robert K.U. Kihune, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, following a wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

A Soviet rear admiral, left, talks with VADM Robert K.U. Kihune, comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Alicia Edwards Release Status: Released to P... More

A Marine trumpeter plays during a joint U.S./Soviet wreath-laying ceremony held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to honor those who served in World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

A Marine trumpeter plays during a joint U.S./Soviet wreath-laying cere...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bill Gazza Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A view of a portion of Arlington National Cemetery. Washington, District of Columbia, is in the background

A view of a portion of Arlington National Cemetery. Washington, Distri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Pu... More

MAJ Robin Higgins kneels beside the coffin of her husband, COL William R. Higgins, during funeral services at Quantico National Cemetery. COL Higgins was killed by terrorists after being taken hostage while serving with the United Nations Truce and Observer Force in Beirut, Lebanon

MAJ Robin Higgins kneels beside the coffin of her husband, COL William...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL S.D. Dommer Release Status:... More

Jean Blassie (Right) and her son George Blassie, brother of USAF First Lieutenant Michael Blassie, gather at his gravesite in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. 1LT Blassie was shot down and killed in South Vietnam on May 11th, 1972. A mix up with dog tags and body identification led the remains listed as Unknown and buried in the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (Not shown). Using DNA testing on May 14th, 1998, the remains were indentified as those of 1LT Blassie and services were held in his honor. This image is seen in the September 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Jean Blassie (Right) and her son George Blassie, brother of USAF First...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Right side front medium shot from the chest up of USAF Captain Pat Blassie as she speaks a few words about her brother, USAF First Lieutenant Michael Blassie. CAPT Blassie serves in the Air Force Reserves in the Pentagon. 1LT Blassie was shot down and killed in South Vietnam on May 11th, 1972. A mix up with dog tags and body identification led the remains listed as Unknown and buried in the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (Not shown). Using DNA testing on May 14th, 1998, the remains were indentified as those of 1LT Blassie and services were held in his honor. This image is seen in the September 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Right side front medium shot from the chest up of USAF Captain Pat Bla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US President William Jefferson Clinton speaks at the Memorial Amphitheater during a Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA)

US President William Jefferson Clinton speaks at the Memorial Amphithe...

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

US Air Force members, family and friends gather for a full honor funeral for US Air Force Second Lieutenant Richard Vandegeer at Arlington National Cemetery on October 27, 2000

US Air Force members, family and friends gather for a full honor funer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer Gangemi, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Photograph of President William Jefferson Clinton Placing a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

Photograph of President William Jefferson Clinton Placing a Wreath at ...

This item is a photograph of President William Jefferson Clinton placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The image was photographed by Ralph Alswang.... More

Mary Andrews says goodbye to her son, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Evander Earl Andrews, USAF, at his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. MSGT Andrews is Operation ENDURING FREEDOM's first reported American casualty. MSGT Andrews, 36, Solon, Maine, was assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, as a heavy equipment operator. He died on October 10, 2001, in a forklift accident while building an airstrip in Aludeid, Qatar, in the Persian Gulf

Mary Andrews says goodbye to her son, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Evander E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A Team of pallbearers from the US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard positions the flag draped casket over the gravesite during the graveside Funeral Service for USAF SENIOR Airmen (SRA) Jason Cunningham, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA). SRA Cunningham, a Pararescueman, was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation ANACONDA

A Team of pallbearers from the US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard positio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian Boisvert, USAF Releas... More

US Congresswoman The Honorable Heather Wilson, Republican (R) New Mexico, renders respect during the graveside Funeral Service for USAF SENIOR Airmen (SRA) Jason Cunningham, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA). SRA Cunningham, a Pararescueman, was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation ANACONDA

US Congresswoman The Honorable Heather Wilson, Republican (R) New Mexi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian Boisvert, USAF Releas... More

The US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard fires a traditional 21 gun salute after escorting the remains of US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) Howard W. Cannon (RET), to the Arlington National Cemetery, where he is being buried with full military honors. MGEN Cannon was a former senator to the state of Nevada

The US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard fires a traditional 21 gun salute ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian M. Boisvert, USAF Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guardsmen AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Richard Hardin and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Thomas Boyle from Bolling Air Force Base (AFB), District of Columbia (DC), pay tribute to former Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), John L. McLucas, by placing his remains and a US flag on the US Army (USA) honor guard caisson during his funeral at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC)

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guardsmen AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Richard H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jera T. Stubblefield, USAF R... More

American Airlines (AA) pilot Captain (CAPT) James C. Condes, shows his son Christopher, the inscribed pilot's name of the ill fated flight 77, CAPT Charles Burlingame, prior to a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery for the 184 victims of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon

American Airlines (AA) pilot Captain (CAPT) James C. Condes, shows his...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DOD Scene Camera Operator: M... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense speaks during a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery for the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, on Sept. 11, 2003. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release ... More

The American flag is draped over the casket of US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) David P. Coleman at his funeral held at the Quantico National Cemetery, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA). USMC SGT Coleman was a bugler for the United States Marine Corps, and played "Taps" at many funerals

The American flag is draped over the casket of US Marine Corps (USMC) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Christopher M. Tirado, USMC ... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel from a joint honor guard carry flags in honor of five military members, killed when their MH-53M Pave Low helicopter crashed in Afghanistan (AFG) in support of Operation MOUNTAIN RESOLVE, part of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. A mass funeral is held at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, Virginia (VA). Honored are US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Steven Plumhoff, US Army (USA) Sergeant Major (SGMJ) Phillip R. Albert, USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) William J. Kerwood, USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Howard A. Walters and USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Thomas A. Walkup

US Air Force (USAF) personnel from a joint honor guard carry flags in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer Gangemi, USAF Rele... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Roberto Roman, a Bugler with the USMC Band from Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina (SC) performs Taps for the fallen serviceman and women during for the Memorial Day Ceremony held at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Roberto Roman, a Bugler with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Leslie J, Gosnell, USMC Release Status: ... More

Under the watch of the US Air Force (USAF) 11th Operations Group (OG) Commander Colonel (COL) Douglas Legenfelder, members of the US Air Force Honor Guard perform a full-honors military funeral for Lieutenant General (LGEN) Keith K. Compton at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Virginia (VA)

Under the watch of the US Air Force (USAF) 11th Operations Group (OG) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Amber K. Whittington, USAF ... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (second from right), U.S. Secretary of Defense joins other dignitaries for the funeral of former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., on April 4, 2006. (DoD photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Timothy S. Chacon) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (second from right), U.S. Secretary o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetary State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Timothy S. Chacon, USAF Rele... More

Silent Words - Public domain photogrpaph

Silent Words - Public domain photogrpaph

160929-N-PJ969-313 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2016) Cmdr. Roy Hoffman, command chaplain, Naval Base San Diego, is the last person to leave the grave of Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor at the Fort Rose... More

Millitary headstones line the grounds at Camp Butler

Millitary headstones line the grounds at Camp Butler

Millitary headstones line the grounds at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patrick J. DeGeorge, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs)

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Yvonne Bateman, left, Dorothy Lucas, center and Betty Shipley, who all served as World War II Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) attend a private reception and preview screening of the film "Above and Beyond: 100 Years of Women in Aviation." They were present at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, in the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, Virginia

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Yvonne Bateman, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Aerial view of GEN Omar Bradley's funeral procession across the Memorial Bridge to the Arlington National Cemetery. The Lincoln Memorial is in the background

Aerial view of GEN Omar Bradley's funeral procession across the Memori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....Tourists visit the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....Tourists visit the gravesite of Presi...

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

A Navy honor guard takes part in the full honors funeral for GEN Nathan Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF from 1957-1960, at Arlington National Cemetery

A Navy honor guard takes part in the full honors funeral for GEN Natha...

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

A joint services honor guard participates in the full honors funeral for GEN Nathan Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF from 1957-1960, at the Arlington National Cemetery

A joint services honor guard participates in the full honors funeral f...

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

The 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) horse-drawn caisson carries the flag-draped coffin of LT. CMDR. James T. Ruffin to the burial site at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

The 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) horse-drawn caisson carries the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Duane Heaton Release Status: Released to Publi... More

The 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) horse-drawn caisson carries the coffin of LCDR James T. Ruffin to the burial site at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

The 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) horse-drawn caisson carries the ...

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

Wanda Ruffin, wife of LCDR James T. Ruffin, places roses beside her husband's coffin during funeral ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam Feb. 18, 1966

Wanda Ruffin, wife of LCDR James T. Ruffin, places roses beside her hu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Duane Heaton Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Crewmen stand at parade rest as the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era is carried aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), at the conclusion of a wreath-laying ceremony. The casket will be transported to California and then transferred to Arlington National Cemetery for interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Crewmen stand at parade rest as the casket of the Unknown Serviceman o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release Status: Released to ... More

Representatives from veteran's groups form part of the honor cordon outside the Capitol building for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Unknown will lie in state until May 28th, when a state funeral service will be held in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery followed by interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Representatives from veteran's groups form part of the honor cordon ou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ed Bosanko, USA Release Status:... More

Units from the US military academies arrive at Arlington National Cemetery while marching in the state funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. From front to back: US Military Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, and US Coast Guard Academy

Units from the US military academies arrive at Arlington National Ceme...

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

A joint services color guard leads the funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era through a Marine Corps honor cordon. The procession is en route to Arlington National Cemetery where interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services color guard leads the funeral procession for the Unkn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Russell Roederer, CIV Release Status:... More

Vietnam veterans salute as the funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era passes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial en route to Arlington National Cemetery

Vietnam veterans salute as the funeral procession for the Unknown Serv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bernie Yee, CIV Release Status: Relea... More

President Ronald Reagan accepts the flag that covered the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era from Major General John L. Ballantyne, CG, US Army Military District of Washington, at the conclusion of the internment ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. Looking on is Raymond J. Costanzo, far left, superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery

President Ronald Reagan accepts the flag that covered the casket of th...

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

The US Air Force Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching in the state funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. Following the band is from, front to back, the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, recipients of the Medal of Honor acting as honorary pallbearers, and the national color guard

The US Air Force Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while mar...

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

A joint services casket team removes the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era from a hearse parked at the south steps of the Capitol. The Unknown will lie in state in the Rotunda until Memorial Day, when he will be placed on a caisson and taken to Arlington National Cemetery for interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team removes the flag-draped casket of the Unk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lloyd H. Cole, USAF Release Stat... More

A 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard) caisson bearing the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era passes the White House while en route to Arlington National Cemetery. After a state funeral service at Arlington the serviceman will be interred at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard) caisson bearing the casket of the Un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert Mehr, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

President Ronald Reagan and Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger stand behind the flag-draped casket during the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam era. The service is taking place in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

President Ronald Reagan and Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Donald Sutherland Release Status: Released t... More

A joint services casket team removes the flag from the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, prior to interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery

A joint services casket team removes the flag from the casket of the U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 L. E. Bosanko Jr. Release Status: Released t... More

Members of the Army 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) fold the flag covering the casket of Major (MAJ) Arthur D. Nicholson during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Nicholson was shot and killed while on duty in East Berlin

Members of the Army 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) fold the flag coverin...

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

Members of the Army's 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) fold the flag covering the casket of Major (MAJ) Arthur D. Nicholson during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Nicholson was shot and killed while on duty in East Berlin. (Substandard image)

Members of the Army's 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) fold the flag cover...

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

A joint service color guard stands at attention as a bugler plays taps at the conclusion of the 1986 Military Nurse Memorial Service at Arlington National Cemetery

A joint service color guard stands at attention as a bugler plays taps...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt Brigitte C. Lechelt Release Status: Released ... More

Chaplain (Brig. GEN.) John P. McDonough, deputy chief of chaplains, USAF, gives the invocation during the 1986 Military Nurse Memorial Service at Arlington National Cemetery. Standing on the platform are, left to right, Karen P. Keesling, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force; Brig. GEN. Carmelita Schimmenti, chief of the Air Force Nurse Corps; Brig. GEN. Connie L. Slewitzke, chief of the Army Nurse Corps; Rear Adm. Mary J. Nielubowicz, chief of the Navy Nurse Corps; and CAPT. Virginia F. Connelly, moderator

Chaplain (Brig. GEN.) John P. McDonough, deputy chief of chaplains, US...

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

Secretary of the Navy James W. Webb Jr., third from left, stands with other guests on the stage during Memorial Day observances in the outdoor amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

Secretary of the Navy James W. Webb Jr., third from left, stands with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold Gerwien Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Military personnel and civilians gather in the outdoor amphitheater for Memorial Day observances at Arlington National Cemetery

Military personnel and civilians gather in the outdoor amphitheater fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold Gerwien Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Secretary of the Navy James W. Webb Jr. addresses those gathered for Memorial Day observances in the outdoor amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

Secretary of the Navy James W. Webb Jr. addresses those gathered for M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold Gerwien Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Secretary of the Navy James W. Webb Jr. addresses civilians and military personnel gathered in the outdoor amphitheater during Memorial Day observances at Arlington National Cemetery

Secretary of the Navy James W. Webb Jr. addresses civilians and milita...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold Gerwien Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A Soviet navy ceremonial guard marches behind a US Marine Corps unit during a joint memorial ceremony at Hampton National Cemetery. The Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are making a five-day goodwill visit to Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia (VA). This is the first time that Soviet naval vessels have visited an American military port

A Soviet navy ceremonial guard marches behind a US Marine Corps unit d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released ... More

ADM Gennadiy Khvatov, commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, and ADM Charles R. Larson, left, commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, converse following a wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

ADM Gennadiy Khvatov, commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, and ADM Charles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Poche Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Members of the rifle detail and the color guard stand by during a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery for LT. CMDR. Barry T. Cooke of Attack Squadron 36 (VA-36). Cooke and his bombardier/navigator, LT. Patrick K. Connor, were killed when their A-6E Intruder aircraft was shot down on February 2, 1991, during Operation Desert Storm

Members of the rifle detail and the color guard stand by during a memo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kazakitis ... More

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Wilma L. Vaught, President of the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial Foundation, speaks at the Opening Ceremony for the Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Wilma L. Vaught, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chester Simpson, CIV Release Sta... More

Retired, US Army (USA) General (GEN) Norman Schwarzkopf (center), returns a salute from USA Sergeant (SGT) Richard Jenkins, E/Company, 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the No Greater Love Memorial Stone at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Virginia (VA)

Retired, US Army (USA) General (GEN) Norman Schwarzkopf (center), retu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chester Simpson, CIV Release Sta... More

A US Air Force member holds the POW/MIA flag in front of a flag draped coffin at a full honor funeral for US Air Force Second Lieutenant Richard Vandegeer at Arlington National Cemetery on October 27, 2000

A US Air Force member holds the POW/MIA flag in front of a flag draped...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer Gangemi, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Evander Earl Andrews, squadron hat, adorns his casket at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. MSGT Andrews is Operation ENDURING FREEDOM's first reported American casualty. MSGT Andrews was assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, as a heavy equipment operator. He died on October 10, 2001, in a forklift accident while building an airstrip in Aludeid, Qatar, in the Persian Gulf

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Evander Earl Andrews, squadron hat, adorns his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel, mostly from the 38th Rescue Squadron, 38th Rescue Wing (RQW), along with friends and family member attend the graveside Funeral Service for USAF SENIOR Airmen (SRA) Jason Cunningham, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA). SRA Cunningham, a Pararescueman, was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation ANACONDA

US Air Force (USAF) personnel, mostly from the 38th Rescue Squadron, 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian Boisvert, USAF Releas... More

With full military honors the remains of US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) William C. Coltman, are drawn to a burial site by members of the US Armys (USA) Old Guard's Caisson Platoon during a service at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

With full military honors the remains of US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release ... More

A missing man formation of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fly over the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) in tribute to former Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), John L. McLucas, during his funeral

A missing man formation of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fly over the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jera T. Stubblefield, USAF R... More

The US Air Force (USAF) pays tribute to the former Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), John L. McLucas, at his funeral in Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), as the US Army caisson carries his remains

The US Air Force (USAF) pays tribute to the former Secretary of the Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jera T. Stubblefield, USAF R... More

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 124th Wing Honor Guard, Idaho Air National Guard lower the flag at half-mast to honor USAF Major (MAJ) Gregory L. Stone; killed in a grenade attack in Kuwait. MAJ Stone was buried at Arlington National Cemetery at the same time as the flag in Boise, Idaho was lowered

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 124th Wing Honor Guard, Idaho Air N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boise State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Tom Gloeckle, USAF R... More

A US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) drops to one knee in his summer whites and places flowers on a gravesite, while family, friends and coworkers of the 184 victims of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, look on during a memorial service at the Arlington National Cemetery, September 11, 2003

A US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) drops to one knee in his summer whites...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DOD Scene Camera Operator: M... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, talks to a Boy Scout Troop after Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., on May 29, 2006. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, t...

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

Sailors, assigned to the US Navy's (USN) Ceremonial Guard, stand in formation in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia (VA). The Tomb contains the remains of unknown American Soldiers from World War I (WWI) and II (WWII), and the Korean War

Sailors, assigned to the US Navy's (USN) Ceremonial Guard, stand in fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Corey Lewis, Usn Release Sta... More

Guests leave the graveside of Michael Hammer, AFL-CIO labor specialist in San Salvador for the State Department, at the conclusion of the funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery

Guests leave the graveside of Michael Hammer, AFL-CIO labor specialist...

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

A six-horse caisson carries the body of retired five-star GEN Omar N. Bradley, USA, to his grave site at Arlington National Cemetery

A six-horse caisson carries the body of retired five-star GEN Omar N. ...

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

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars honor guard display the colors during a wreath- laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wa...

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

President Reagan Speaking During a Memorial Day Service in Honor of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

President Reagan Speaking During a Memorial Day Service in Honor of Me...

Reagan White House Photographs Public domain photograph of US government, White House, Office of President of the United States of America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft flies over Arlington National Cemetery

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft flies over Arlington National Cemetery

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT G. Dennis Plummer Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Mrs. T. Bates III is comforted by her husband during funeral services for her brother, LCDR James T. Ruffin at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

Mrs. T. Bates III is comforted by her husband during funeral services ...

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

The Navy Ceremonial Guard stands at attention next to the coffin of LCDR James T. Ruffin during funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

The Navy Ceremonial Guard stands at attention next to the coffin of LC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Duane Heaton Release Status: Released to Publi... More

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