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Chaplain (Cmdr.) Benny J. Hornsby gives the invocation at the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Other guests are, from left to right: Capt. W. M. Fogarty, commanding officer; Cmdr. R. B. McKenna, executive officer; Chief of Naval Operations Adm. J.D. Watkins; Secretary of Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and President Ronald Reagan

Chaplain (Cmdr.) Benny J. Hornsby gives the invocation at the recommis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Phc Mitchell Release Status: Rel... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, center, passes through an office during his tour of air station facilities

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, center, passes thr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Porter Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins an award on a chief petty officer during a ceremony aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins an award on a ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, left, leads a delegation including Sen. Chuck Robb of Virginia, second from left, and Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, third from left, across the deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) at the beginning of the ship's commissioning ceremony

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, left, leads a dele...

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: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Statu... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand at attention as Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III pins a medal on the uniform of LT. Lawrence Slade during a ceremony held to honor the three former prisoners of war (POWs). The three officers had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II is at right.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, second from left, greets each of the officers of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) following an awards ceremony aboard the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, second from left, gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

LT. Robert Wetzel walks between CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, left, and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III following a ceremony held in honor of Wetzel and two other former prisoners of war (POWs). Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th.

LT. Robert Wetzel walks between CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II addresses the crew of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) after an awards ceremony. Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II addresses the crew of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks during a ceremony to honor three former prisoners of war. LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks during a cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Standing on the platform during a ceremony in their honor are, from left, LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three naval aviators had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Also on the platform are, from right, Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and Adm. Paul D. Miller, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet

Standing on the platform during a ceremony in their honor are, from le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Members of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, (from right-to-left), U.S. Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper, Marine Corps Commandant GEN. Michael W. Hagee, CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Vernon E. Clark and U.S. Army CHIEF of STAFF GEN. Peter J. Schoomaker, listen to a question from Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) (bottom left) during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2005. Chaired by Sen. John Warner (R-Va.), the committee heard testimony from each of the armed services chiefs of staff on the fiscal year 2006 Defense Authorization Request and the Future Years Defense Program. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi)...

Members of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, (from right-to-left), U.S. Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, (from right-to-left), U.S. Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper, Marine Corps Com... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks at a ceremony honoring three Navy officers who had been held as prisoners of war (POWs) by Iraq. LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks at a ceremony ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks at a ceremony honoring three Navy officers who had been held as prisoners of war (POWs) by Iraq. LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks at a ceremony ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and his aide walk across the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) to board a Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter after Kelsos visit to the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and his aide walk acr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II presents a Navy Commendation Medal to a petty officer during an awards ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). Kelso is visiting the NICHOLAS prior to its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., to which the ship is returning following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II presents a Navy Comme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM/SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Members of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, (from right-to-left), U.S. Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper, Marine Corps Commandant GEN. Michael W. Hagee, CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Vernon E. Clark and U.S. Army CHIEF of STAFF GEN. Peter J. Schoomaker, attend a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2005. Chaired by Sen. John Warner (R-Va.), the committee heard testimony from each of the armed services chiefs of staff on the fiscal year 2006 Defense Authorization Request and the Future Years Defense Program. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

Members of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, (from right-to-left), U.S. Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Capitol Hill State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varyeghi, USAF Release Sta... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, left, pauses to speak to a sailor during his tour of air station facilities

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, left, pauses to sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Porter Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost speaks at the commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72)

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost speaks at the commi...

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: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Statu... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, speaks to the crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, speaks to the crew o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

CMDR. Dennis G. Morral, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), salutes CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, left, after being presented with a Silver Star medal during an awards ceremony aboard the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CMDR. Dennis G. Morral, commanding officer of the guided missile friga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A master chief petty officer presents a contribution to CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost during the admiral's visit to the headquarters of the Iceland Defense Force

A master chief petty officer presents a contribution to CHIEF of Naval...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Porter Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

As they depart the platform after a ceremony in their honor, LT. Jeffrey Zaun leads LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel down the red carpet. The three had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Walking beside them are Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, left, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, and Adm. Paul D. Miller, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III are at right

As they depart the platform after a ceremony in their honor, LT. Jeffr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II administers the oath of enlistment to a re-enlisting petty officer on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II administers the oath ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to ... More

U.S. Navy CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen salutes the sideboys before departing the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), on Dec. 21, 2006. The Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are currently underway in the Arabian Sea conducting Maritime Security Operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN David Danals) (Released)

U.S. Navy CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen salutes the sideb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69 Scene Camera Operator: MCSN David Danals, USN Releas... More

Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) listen to an address by CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II. The MIDWAY is deployed in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) lis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott M. Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from left, leads LT. Robert Wetzel, fourth from left, and LT. Lawrence Slade onto a red carpet during a ceremony in their honor. The three had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Waiting to join them are Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, left, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic Fleet; CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, second from right; and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, right

LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from left, leads LT. Robert Wetzel, fourth fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand at attention as Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III pins a medal on the uniform of LT. Lawrence Slade during a ceremony held to honor the three former prisoners of war (POWs). The three officers had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II is at right.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II uses the ship's internal communication system to speak to the crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship returns to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II uses the ship's inter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, left, and CMDR. Dennis G. Morral, right, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), listen as an officer reads the citation accompanying the Silver Star Medal that is being awarded to Morral. Kelso is visiting the NICHOLAS prior to its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., to which the ship is returning following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, left, and CMDR. Denn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM/SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II selects the next reporter to ask a question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II selects the next repo...

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

The U.S. Navy Band, Country Current, performs to a full house at Constitution Hall in commemoration of the NavyΘs 231st birthday. The concert hosted by U.S. Navy CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen and narrated by Navy veteran and Academy Award winning actor Ernest Borgnine gave a special salute to his Navy shipmates, in the name of those from the post WWII era entitled"I am an American Sailor."(U.S. Navy PHOTO by Aaron Lebsack) (Released)

The U.S. Navy Band, Country Current, performs to a full house at Const...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NAVY BAND Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Cmdr. Benny J. Hornsby, chaplain, gives the invocation during the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Standing behind him from left to right are: Capt. William M. Fogarty, commanding officer; Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James D. Watkins and President Ronald Reagan

Cmdr. Benny J. Hornsby, chaplain, gives the invocation during the reco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Phc Mitchell Release Status: Rel... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, left, speaks during a breakfast at the officer's club during his tour of air station facilities

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, left, speaks durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Porter Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

The commanding officer of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) presents a cap and a plaque to CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II during Kelso's visit to the ship as it nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The commanding officer of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II shakes a sailor's hand as he is escorted across the flight deck of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) by a flight crewman from a Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter. Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II shakes a sailor's han...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to ... More

MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe Campa speaks during an All-Hands call at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Aug. 24, 2006. MCPON Campa joined CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen during the questions and answer session with senior enlisted servicemembers during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications SPECIALIST 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe Campa speaks during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Chad Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Released to... More

After answering some questions from crewmembers aboard the U.S. Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68), CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Michael G. Mullen awards some of the ship's Sailors their Surface Warfare pins on Dec. 21, 2006 on the Persian Gulf. Adm. Mullen and the MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) visited the ANZIO to thank the Sailors for their work in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ANZIO is currently deployed as part of the Eisenhower Strike Group on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Matthew D. Leistikow) (Released)

After answering some questions from crewmembers aboard the U.S. Navy (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Anzio (CG 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Matthew D. Leistikow, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, second from left, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun stand at attention during a ceremony in their honor. The three officers had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th. Standing on the platform with them are Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, second from right, and CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, right.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, second from left, and LT....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

CAPT William M. Fogarty, commanding officer, salutes from behind the podium during the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Standing behind him from left to right are: Chief of Naval Operations ADM J. D. Watkins, Secretary of Navy John F. Lehman Jr., and President Ronald Reagan

CAPT William M. Fogarty, commanding officer, salutes from behind the p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 H. J. Gerwien Release Status... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, right, greets a sailor during his tour of air station facilities

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, right, greets a sa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Porter Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

Gathered for the commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) are, from left to right, JoAnn Krukar Webb, ship's sponsor; CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost; Sen. Chuck Robb, D-Va.; Sec. of Defense Dick Cheney; CAPT. William B. Hayden, ship's commanding officer; Sec. of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III; Gov. James R. Thompson of Illinois; Adm. Frank B. Kelso, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Command; and Vice Adm. John K. Ready, commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet

Gathered for the commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

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: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Statu... More

LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from left, leads LT. Lawrence Slade, third from right, and LT. Robert Wetzel down a red carpet at a ceremony in their honor. The three had been held prisoner by Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Walking beside them are Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, left, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, and Adm. Paul D. Miller, third from left, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III are at right

LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from left, leads LT. Lawrence Slade, third fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand at attention as Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III pins a medal on the uniform of LT. Lawrence Slade during a ceremony held to honor the three former prisoners of war (POWs). The three officers had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II is at right.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins an Enlisted Surface Warfare Qualification insignia on a petty officer during an awards ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship returns to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins an Enlisted Surf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II addresses the crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) during an awards ceremony. Kelso is visiting the NICHOLAS prior to its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., to which the ship is returning following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II addresses the crew of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II shakes a petty officer's hand after presenting him with a Navy Commendation Medal during a ceremony aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II shakes a petty office...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins a medal on a petty officer during an awards ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). Kelso is visiting the NICHOLAS prior to its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., to which the ship is returning following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins a medal on a pet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM/SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

U.S Navy CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark (right), administers the oath of office to SENIOR Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Vice Adm. Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. (left), on his promotion to Adm. at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Sept. 4, 2002. OSD Package No. A07D-00613 (DOD PHOTO by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

U.S Navy CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark (right), administer...

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

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The objects in this collection are from The U.S. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens.

Disclaimer: A work of the U.S. National Archives and DVIDS is "a work prepared by an officer or employee" of the federal government "as part of that person's official duties." In general, under section 105 of the Copyright Act, such works are not entitled to domestic copyright protection under U.S. law and are therefore in the public domain. This website is developed as a part of the world's largest public domain archive, PICRYL.com, and not developed or endorsed by the U.S. National Archives or DVIDS.  https://www.picryl.com

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