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Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) wait for their loved ones to come ashore. The vessel has just returned home from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YEL...

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

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) wait for their loved ones to come ashore. The vessel has just returned home from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YEL...

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

A naval aviator from Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) is welcomed home by some of his loved ones. VA-75 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A naval aviator from Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) is welcomed home by so...

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

Family members, and loved ones displaying a large knitted American Flag gather, at Fort Campbell Army Air Field, Kentucky (KY), awaiting the arrival of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) returning home, following a deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family members, and loved ones displaying a large knitted American Fla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marshall W. Woods, CIV Release Status: Release... More

Family members, friends, and loved ones applaud the return of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 263rd Personnel Services Detachment, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), during a Welcome Home Ceremony, at Lansing, Michigan (MI). The Soldiers are returning from a one-year deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (A3695)

Family members, friends, and loved ones applaud the return of US Army ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Jim Down... More

Family members, and loved ones display their welcome home signs, as they gather outside the US Army (USA) Headquarters (HQ) for 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), during a snowstorm, awaiting the return of Soldiers re-deploying home to Lansing, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Family members, and loved ones display their welcome home signs, as th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

Family members gather in the bleachers wearing t-shirts with pictures of their loved ones assigned to the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division returning home to Cottrell Field, Fort Stewart, Ga., on Dec. 30, 2005, from a yearlong tour of duty overseas in the Middle East. (U.S. Army photo by Catherine Johnson) (Released)

Family members gather in the bleachers wearing t-shirts with pictures ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Catherine D. Johnson, CIV Release Status: Releas... More

At Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), Mrs. Hawaii of 2002, Helen Berger reacts to the friends and family members calling out to their loved ones aboard the US Navy (USN) Los Angeles-class submarine USS COLUMBIA (SSN 771) on its return home

At Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), Mrs. Hawaii of 2002, Helen Berger reacts...

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

Members of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) enjoy a party with their loved ones as they celebrate their return home from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Members of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) enjoy a party with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Fort Devens State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jani... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, family members and loved ones gather for a Welcome Home Ceremony at Cottrell Field, Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), as Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (H&HB), 1/3 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) and 2nd Artillery 1/3 ADA, Georgia Army Reserve (AR), return Home following the Units deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers, family members and loved ones gather for a Wel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sharon T. Bass, CIV Release Status: Released to ... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, family members, and loved ones gathered with patriotic displays, at Fort Campbell Army Air Field, Kentucky (KY), as Soldiers assigned to the 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) return home, following a deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers, family members, and loved ones gathered with p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marshall W. Woods, CIV Release Status: Release... More

Family members, and loved ones gathered with patriotic signed, at Fort Campbell Army Air Field, Kentucky (KY), awaiting the arrival of Soldiers assigned to the 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) returning home, following a deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family members, and loved ones gathered with patriotic signed, at Fort...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marshall W. Woods, CIV Release Status: Release... More

Family members, friends, and loved ones applaud the return of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 263rd Personnel Services Detachment, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), during a Welcome Home Ceremony, at Lansing, Michigan (MI). The Soldiers are returning from a one-year deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (A3695)

Family members, friends, and loved ones applaud the return of US Army ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Jim Down... More

A boy carrying a small American Flag, waits with loved ones gathered outside the US Army (USA) Headquarters (HQ) for 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), during a snowstorm, awaiting the return of Soldiers re-deploying home to Lansing, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq, (A3596)

A boy carrying a small American Flag, waits with loved ones gathered o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

A family member of a US Army Soldier assigned to the 1073rd Maintenance Company, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), display a candlelight visual, as she awaits the return of her loved ones returning home at Greenville, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

A family member of a US Army Soldier assigned to the 1073rd Maintenanc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Greenville State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released t... More

Family of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 1073rd Maintenance Company, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), are interviewed by the local media, as they await the return of loved ones, returning home at Greenville, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Family of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 1073rd Maintenance Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Greenville State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released t... More

US Navy (USN) Equipment Operator Third Class (EO3) Luke Stobbe, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 (ACB-2) Kuwait Detachment 1 (DET-1), is reunited with his loved ones after returning home at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia (VA), following a six-month deployment to Kuwait (KU)

US Navy (USN) Equipment Operator Third Class (EO3) Luke Stobbe, assign...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA David Danals, USN Release Status: Released... More

060816-N-5484G-038 (Aug. 16, 2006)Family and friends welcome home their loved ones aboard the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) returning to its homeport at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joseph Sebastian Gocong (Released)

060816-N-5484G-038 (Aug. 16, 2006)Family and friends welcome home thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joseph Gocong, USN Relea... More

Friends and family members line up along the pier to welcome home their loved ones. Five ships of the aircraft USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Friends and family members line up along the pier to welcome home thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, family members and loved ones carrying sings of support assemble for a Welcome Home Ceremony at Cottrell Field, Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), as Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (H&HB), 1/3 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) and 2nd Artillery 1/3 ADA, Georgia Army Reserve (AR), return Home following the Units deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers, family members and loved ones carrying sings o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sharon T. Bass, CIV Release Status: Released to ... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers are reunited with family members and loved ones during a Welcome Home Ceremony at Cottrell Field, Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), as Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (H&HB), 1/3 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) and 2nd Artillery 1/3 ADA, Georgia Army Reserve (AR), return Home following the Units deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers are reunited with family members and loved ones...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sharon T. Bass, CIV Release Status: Released to ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron Two Seven Three (MWSS-273), are greeted by family members and loved ones as they return home at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), following a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadro...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron Two Seven Three (MWSS-273), are greeted by family members and loved ones as they return home at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), following a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadro...

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

Family members and loved ones of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to Headquarters (HQ), 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), celebrate the arrival of Soldiers returning home at the armory in Lansing, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Family members and loved ones of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to He...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

060816-N-3314H-076 (Aug. 16, 2006)Family and friends welcome home their loved ones aboard the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) to Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The return completes a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf with the Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Carmen O. Hubbs (Released)

060816-N-3314H-076 (Aug. 16, 2006)Family and friends welcome home thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Carmen O. Hubbs, USN Rele... More

A sailor greets loved ones upon returning to home port after 11 months at sea aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62)

A sailor greets loved ones upon returning to home port after 11 months...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release... More

Family members carrying welcome home signs, await the arrival of their loved ones at McGuire AFB, New Jersey (NJ), who are returning from a deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Family members carrying welcome home signs, await the arrival of their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Com... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 823rd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), are greeted by their family members and loved ones after return home at Moody Air Force Base (AFB) Georgia (GA), following a 100-day deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The 823rd belongs to the 820th Security Forces Group (SFG), Air Combat Command (ACC)

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 823rd Security Forces Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Three U.S. Marine Corps 1ST Force Service Support Group Marines use free cell phones inside a hangar at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., on Sept. 2, 2004, to contact loved ones as they return home after serving a seven-month tour in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Samantha L. Jones) (Released)

Three U.S. Marine Corps 1ST Force Service Support Group Marines use fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Samantha L. Jones, USMC Releas... More

Family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home" signs, gather outside the US Army (USA) Headquarters (HQ) for 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), during a snowstorm, as they await the return of Soldiers re-deploying home to Lansing, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home" signs, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

A family member of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 1073rd Maintenance Company, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), is interviewed by the local media, as she awaits the return of her loved ones, returning home at Greenville, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

A family member of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 1073rd Maint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Greenville State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released t... More

Family of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 1073rd Maintenance Company, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), are interviewed by the local media, as they await the return of loved ones, returning home at Greenville, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Family of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 1073rd Maintenance Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Greenville State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released t... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned aboard the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG 81), line the rails and wave to loved ones as they are welcomed home at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), after successfully completing a six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned aboard the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Fli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Matthew D. Leistikow, USN Releas... More

A radioman greets loved ones upon returning to home port after 11 months at sea aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62)

A radioman greets loved ones upon returning to home port after 11 mont...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release... More

Family and friends of crew member aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) wait for their loved ones to come ashore. The vessel has just returned home from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew member aboard the destroyer tender USS YELL...

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

Two women wave to loved ones aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) as the ship returns home from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Two women wave to loved ones aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTO...

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

Family and friends of crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) display banners welcoming their loved ones home as the RANGER arrives in port. The vessel is returning to Naval Station, North Island following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS RAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Paul S... More

Loved ones of crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) gather on the pier to welcome them home following the vessel's return from a six-month Mediterranean deployment

Loved ones of crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 J. Bivera Release Status: Release... More

Two girls hold signs welcoming home their loved ones at Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), as family member and friends gather to welcome home US Army (USA) soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Division Artillery, redeploying from Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Two girls hold signs welcoming home their loved ones at Fort Stewart, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sharon T... More

Family member and friends of US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing (AW) gather to welcome home the return of their loved ones on the flight line at Charleston, West Virginia (VA). About 100 members of the Wing are completing a five-month deployment to Southwest Asia, supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured here are family members of TSGT William Craddock

Family member and friends of US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: West Virginia (WV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Martina Spurlock, USAF Release Status: R... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 137th Airlift Wing (AW), Oklahoma Air National Guard (ANG), rush across the flight line to greet family member, friends and loved ones, after returning home from Iraq, at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base (ABGB), Oklahoma (OK)

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 137th Airlift Wing (AW), Ok...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Will Rogers Ang Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Eric Bynum, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Family member and loved ones show their support for US Navy (USN) Pilots assigned to Fighter Attack Squadrons Eight Two and Eight Six (VFA-82) and (VFA-86) returning home at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), following a six-month deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Family member and loved ones show their support for US Navy (USN) Pilo...

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

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mark Brooks, Commanding Officer, Fighter Attack Squadrons Eight Six (VFA-86), is welcomed back by his loved ones after returning home at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), following a six-month deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mark Brooks, Commanding Officer, Fighter...

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

Family member and loved ones carrying flags and welcome home signs wait near the line as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron Two Seven Three (MWSS-273), return home at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), following a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family member and loved ones carrying flags and welcome home signs wai...

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

Family members and loved ones of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 1463rd Transportation Company, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), pause for a moment of prayer, during a Thanksgiving Day Presentation/Welcome Home Ceremony, as Soldiers return home to Wyoming, Michigan (MI), following a 12-month deployment to Iraq. (A3596)

Family members and loved ones of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wyoming State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

Family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home signs, cheer as US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to Headquarters (HQ), 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), arrive by bus at the armory at Lansing, Michigan (MI), returning home following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home signs, c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

Friends and family members crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ones. Five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Friends and family members crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Family and friends of crew members from the amphibious cargo ship USS DURHAM (LKA-114) board the vessel to welcome their loved ones home. The DURHAM has returned to San Diego following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members from the amphibious cargo ship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67) gather to welcome their loved ones as the ship arrives at its new home port

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Nixon Release Status: Rel... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to F Company, 238th Aviation (F Co. 238th AV), Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), are welcomed by their loved ones after returning home at Grand Ledge, Michigan (MI), from a tour in Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured left-to-right: Sergeant (SGT) Charlie Simpson, Mrs. Simpson, and USA CHIEF Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4) Richard Burcham

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to F Company, 238th Aviation (F Co. 23...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Grand Ledge State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Jim ... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) wait for their loved ones to come ashore. The vessel has just returned home from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YEL...

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

Family member and loved ones carrying flags and welcome home signs wait near the line as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron Two Seven Three (MWSS-273), return home at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), following a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family member and loved ones carrying flags and welcome home signs wai...

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

Sergeant Rodriguez gets a salute from his youngest son, who were waiting for their father's arrival dressed in desert storm outfits. His unit, the 301st Military Police Company, was stationed at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison camp in Iraq. TV reporters and newspaper photographers where present to witness the arrival of the 301st MP's at the Fort Buchanan, 65th Regional Readiness Command community center, Puerto Rico. The families finally got to see their love ones. They were dismissed and sent home for a few days R&R before reporting back to the base to be demobilized. (U.S. Army photo by Joseph Bonet) (Released)

Sergeant Rodriguez gets a salute from his youngest son, who were waiti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Joseph Bonet, USA, CIV Release St... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), gather with family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home signs, outside the Headquarters (HQ) for 1-119th FA, during a snowstorm, as they await the return of Soldiers re-deploying home to Lansing, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

Friends and loved ones of US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned aboard the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG 81), wave flags as the ship pulls into Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), as the ship returns home after successfully completing a six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism

Friends and loved ones of US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned aboard the US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Matthew D. Leistikow, USN Releas... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors stand aboard e USN Amphibious Transport Dock USS AUSTIN (LPD 4), as e ship returns home at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), after successfully completing a six-mon deployment in support of e global war on terrorism.Va. (May 042006)--Sailors on e amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) look for eir loved ones as e ship pulls into Naval Station NorfolkVa.May 4. Nassaue lead ship of e Nassau Expeditionary Strike Groupreturned to Norfolk after successfully completing a six- mon deployment in support of e global war on terrorismwhere ey conducted maritime security operations for e U.S. 5 Fleet and eater security cooperation for...

US Navy (USN) Sailors stand aboard e USN Amphibious Transport Dock USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Sailors stand aboard the USN Amphibious Transport Dock USS AUSTIN (LPD 4), as the ship returns home at Naval Stati... More

Moore, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- American Red Cross volunteer Dr. Kriss Wiant is walking through this destroyed area on a mental health outreach mission to find anyone who may need help. The experience of losing loved ones, possessions, and home would be a trauma for anyone and that is what the deadly EF-5 May 20 tornado did for many Oklahomans. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- American Red Cross volunteer Dr. Kriss W...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Red Cross volunteer VOLAG mental health outreach ^ Outreac... More

Crew members and their loved ones greet each other on the deck of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). The battleship has just returned to home port after 11 months at sea

Crew members and their loved ones greet each other on the deck of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release S... More

Wives and loved ones gather around a buffet table as they wait for Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) to return. VF-213 and the other squadrons of Carrier Air Wing II (CVW-11) are returning to their home air stations after a deployment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65)

Wives and loved ones gather around a buffet table as they wait for Fig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Art Legare Release Status:... More

Family and friends hold up signs welcoming their loved ones home. US troops, including members of the 7th Light Infantry Division and the 82nd Airborne Division, spent two weeks participating in a mobilization of US Exercise Task Force DRAGON/GOLDEN PHEASANT. The task force was deployed by President Ronald Reagan to help discourage Nicaraguan forces from entering Honduras

Family and friends hold up signs welcoming their loved ones home. US ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Stat... More

A Navy lieutenant stationed aboard the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16) is greeted by loved ones on the pier. The LEXINGTON returned to its home port a day after a T-2C Buckeye aircraft crashed into the ship on October 29 during routine training, killing five people and injuring 19

A Navy lieutenant stationed aboard the auxiliary aircraft landing trai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Phil Rodonski, of the deployed information management team, takes in hundreds of letters that 4th Air Expeditionary Wing members mail home to loved ones. SSGT Rodonski is stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, and is part of the 4th Air Expeditionary Wing deployed to Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Phil Rodonski, of the deployed information manag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Frank Rizzo, USAF Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Color Guard stands in position as family members friends of US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing (AW) gather to welcome home the return of their loved ones on the flight line at Charleston, West Virginia (VA). About 100 members of the Wing are completing a five-month deployment to Southwest Asia, supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) Color Guard stands in position as family members...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: West Virginia (WV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Martina Spurlock, USAF Release Status: R... More

Family members, and loved ones gathered with patriotic signed, at Fort Campbell Army Air Field, Kentucky (KY), awaiting the arrival of Soldiers assigned to the 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) returning home, following a deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family members, and loved ones gathered with patriotic signed, at Fort...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marshall W. Woods, CIV Release Status: Release... More

A sailor greets loved ones upon returning to home port after 11 months at sea aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62)

A sailor greets loved ones upon returning to home port after 11 months...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release... More

Family members gather in the rain to welcome their loved ones returning home aboard the combat store ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2). The vessel had been deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family members gather in the rain to welcome their loved ones returnin...

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

Family and friends of crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) display banners welcoming their loved ones home as the RANGER arrives in port. The vessel is returning to Naval Station, North Island following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS RAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Paul S... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Shaun Rigates, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), writes letters home to his loved ones while at Camp Ripper, Kuwait, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Shaun Rigates, 3rd Light ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd LAR Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kenneth E. Madden Iii, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

Family member, friends and loved ones gather at Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), to welcome home US Army (USA) soldiers of C/Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, redeploying from Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family member, friends and loved ones gather at Fort Stewart, Georgia ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Catherin... More

Family member, friends and loved ones gather along with member of the Press at Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), to welcome home US Army (USA) soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Division Artillery, redeploying from Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family member, friends and loved ones gather along with member of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sharon T... More

Family members and loved ones carrying signs await the arrival of US Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron Seven Seven Three (HMLA-773) returning home at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base (NAS/JRB), Belle Chasse, Louisiana (LA), following a six-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Family members and loved ones carrying signs await the arrival of US M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Belle Chasse State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Andrew Z. Williams, USMC... More

Family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home signs, gather outside the US Army (USA) Headquarters (HQ) for 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), during a snowstorm as they await the return of Soldiers re-deploying home to Lansing, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home signs, g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

Family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home signs, gather outside the US Army (USA) Headquarters (HQ) for 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), during a snowstorm as they await the return of Soldiers re-deploying home to Lansing, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Family members, friends and loved ones, carrying welcome home signs, g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

A family member of US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to the 1073rd Maintenance Company, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), proudly display her welcome home sign, as she awaits the return of her loved ones, returning home at Greenville, Michigan (MI), following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

A family member of US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to the 1073rd Mainte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Greenville State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released t... More

A pilot from Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) is reunited with his loved ones upon his return to the air station. VF-117 and the other squadrons of Carrier Air Wing II (CVW-11) are returning to their home air stations after a deployment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65)

A pilot from Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) is reunited...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Art Legare Release Status:... More

Friends and family members crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ones. Five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Friends and family members crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

After returning home from Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Marines attached to Headquarters Battalion (HQ BN), 1ST Marine Division (1MARDIV), Camp Pendleton, California, reunite with their loved ones. Marines from HQ BN 1ST MARDIV were forward deployed since January of 2003. Operation IRAQI FREEDOM is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein

After returning home from Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Marines attached to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca... More

Family member, friends and loved ones gather at Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), to welcome home US Army (USA) 2nd Brigade, 1ST Battalion, 64th Artillery soldiers redeploying from Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family member, friends and loved ones gather at Fort Stewart, Georgia ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sharon T... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, family members and loved ones gather for a Welcome Home Ceremony at Cottrell Field, Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), as Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (H&HB), 1/3 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) and 2nd Artillery 1/3 ADA, Georgia Army Reserve (AR), return Home following the Units deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers, family members and loved ones gather for a Wel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sharon T. Bass, CIV Release Status: Released to ... More

Families of the North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) 210th Military Police Company (MP CO) wait as their loved ones get off a North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, 145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (IAP), North Carolina (NC). The 210th MP CO, returned home to Asheville, North Carolina (NC), where their families waited for them during the 15 months while the 210th served in Iraq (IRQ)

Families of the North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) 210th Mili...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Asheville State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Brian E. Christiansen, USAF Release Sta... More

Members of the local news media are on hand to document activities as family members and loved ones, carrying welcome home signs, celebrate the arrival of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to Headquarters (HQ), 1ST Battalion, 119th Field Artillery (1-119th FA), Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), arriving by bus at the armory at Lansing, Michigan (MI), returning home following a one year tour of duty in Iraq. (A3596)

Members of the local news media are on hand to document activities as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

Friends and family members crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ones. Five ships of the aircraft USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Friends and family members crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67) gather to welcome their loved ones as the ship arrives at its new home port

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Nixon Release Status:... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines and US Navy (USN) Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) and the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 (MWSS-171, wait in line to call their loved ones back home, while deployed at Camp Fenway, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines and US Navy (USN) Sailors from the 24th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Fenway State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Alexander Whitney, USMC Rele... More

Family member, friends, and loved ones gather at Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), to welcome home US Army (USA) soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Division Artillery following their deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family member, friends, and loved ones gather at Fort Stewart, Georgia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sharon T... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kimmy Tucker, a Videographer assigned to the137th Airlift Wing (AW), Oklahoma Air National Guard (ANG), uses a digital video camera to document family members, friends and well wishers awaiting their loved ones who are returning home from Iraq, at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base (ABGB), Oklahoma (OK)

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kimmy Tucker, a Videographe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Will Rogers Ang Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Eric Bynum, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Family members, friends, and loved ones gather to watch as the US Air Force (USAF) 823rd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), returns home at Moody Air Force Base (AFB) Georgia (GA), following a 100-day deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The 823rd belongs to the 820th Security Forces Group (SFG), Air Combat Command (ACC)

Family members, friends, and loved ones gather to watch as the US Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Family members and loved ones carrying signs await the arrival of US Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron Seven Seven Three (HMLA-773) returning home at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base (NAS/JRB), Belle Chasse, Louisiana (LA), following a six-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Family members and loved ones carrying signs await the arrival of US M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Belle Chasse State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Andrew Z. Williams, USMC... More

Family members, and loved ones displaying patriotic ΦWelcome Home Signsτ gather, at Fort Campbell Army Air Field, Kentucky (KY), awaiting the arrival of US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) returning home, following a deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family members, and loved ones displaying patriotic ΦWelcome Home Sign...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marshall W. Woods, CIV Release Status: Release... More

US Navy (USN) Equipment Operator Third Class (EO3) Luke Stobbe, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 (ACB-2) Kuwait Detachment 1 (DET-1), is reunited with his loved ones after returning home at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia (VA), following a six-month deployment to Kuwait (KU)

US Navy (USN) Equipment Operator Third Class (EO3) Luke Stobbe, assign...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA David Danals, USN Release Status: Released... More

A sailor puts his arms around loved ones upon returning to home port after 11 months at sea aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62)

A sailor puts his arms around loved ones upon returning to home port a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release... More

Some USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) crew members line up to go ashore while others greet loved ones on the ship's deck. The battleship has just returned to home port after 11 months at sea

Some USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) crew members line up to go ashore while ot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release S... More

Crew members and their loved ones walk across the brow to go ashore during the homecoming of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). The ship has just returned to home port after 11 months at sea

Crew members and their loved ones walk across the brow to go ashore du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release S... More

Crew members and their loved ones greet each other on the deck of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). The battleship has just returned to home port after 11 months at sea

Crew members and their loved ones greet each other on the deck of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release S... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) wave to their loved ones from the pier upon the ship's return home from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YEL...

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

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) wait for their loved ones to come ashore. The vessel has just returned home from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS YEL...

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

South Korean sailors from the ROKS CHON NAM (FF 957) line at telephone booths on up a pier at NAS Pearl Harbor to call their loved ones back home prior to departing for sea exercises during RIMPAC 98

South Korean sailors from the ROKS CHON NAM (FF 957) line at telephone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 98 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Si... More

US Army (USA) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) John Friend (center), 1463rd Transportation Company, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), joins family members and loved ones in a moment of prayer, during a Thanksgiving Day Presentation/Welcome Home Ceremony, as Soldiers return home to Wyoming, Michigan (MI), following a 12-month deployment to Iraq. (A3596)

US Army (USA) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) John Friend (center), 1463rd Transp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wyoming State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Jim Downen Jr, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

US Army (USA) Captain (CPT) David Zerby, Chaplain, 416th Engineering Group (ENG GRP), Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG), Walbridge, Ohio (OH), embraces his loved ones at Owens Community College, Toledo, OH. The 416th returned home from nine-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Captain (CPT) David Zerby, Chaplain, 416th Engineering G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Owens Community College State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Msgt Susan Szklarz, USAF Release Status:... More

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