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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

Two sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) are reunited with their loved ones after the ship's arrival at the pier. The SHREVEPORT has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Two sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (...

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

Family and friends of crew members aboard two U.S. Navy ships gather to welcome their loved ones. Both the oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186) and the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38) have returned from the Persian Gulf area where they were deployed during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard two U.S. Navy ships gather t...

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 Opera... 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

A shot from the beach toward the water at food and supplies, on the beach, provided by the United States. Several hundred, five-gallon cans, of refined vegetable oil are stacked three high. In the background are several stacks of bagged grain. These items await distribution at the port of Marka. Out in the water are three large Somali fishing vessels and several other smaller ones. The food and supplies provided are in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

A shot from the beach toward the water at food and supplies, on the be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Marka Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Daniel Hart Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Left side profile, medium shot, of US Navy Lieutenant Gene Costello as he whispers goodbye to his three-year-old daughter Meghan. LT. Costello's ship, the guided-missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG 53) (not shown), is part of the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT carrier battle group that leaves for the Mediterranean Sea. The officer and thousands of Norfolk, Va, based sailors left loved ones behind at the start of the holiday season. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0110017 or search 961125N1055H005)

Left side profile, medium shot, of US Navy Lieutenant Gene Costello as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alexander C. Hicks, USN Release Status: Released... More

US Army soldiers of Alpha Battery, 1ST Battalion, 6th Field Artillery, 1ST Infantry Division (Mechanized), Bamberg, Germany, attached to Camp McGovern, Bosnia and Herzegovnia, replace worn out track pads with new ones on a M109 howitzer. Operation JOINT GUARD, 31 July 1997

US Army soldiers of Alpha Battery, 1ST Battalion, 6th Field Artillery,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Mcgovern Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Michelle Labriel, USA Rel... More

An aerial photograph of flooding on the Tana River. The flooding destroyed many Huts like the ones pictured. This image was shot in support of Joint Task Force Kenya, operation Noble Response. (Duplicate image, see also DM-SD-02-04702 or search 980305-M-4605W-007)

An aerial photograph of flooding on the Tana River. The flooding destr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE RESPONSE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R.A. Ward Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15th, to see where their loved ones perished there in a terrorist attack. The morning of September 11th, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then deliberately impacted the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building

Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15th, to see where thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Moments before getting into line for out processing for deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, General Mitchell Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, embrace and say goodbye to loved ones. Once in line they will not see each other until they return from their mission, that could be a couple of months. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Moments before getting into line for out processing for deployment in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: General Mitchell Angb, Milwaukee State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

Moments before getting into line for out processing for deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, General Mitchell Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, embrace and say goodbye to loved ones. Once in line they will not see each other until they return from their mission, that could be a couple of months. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Moments before getting into line for out processing for deployment in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: General Mitchell Angb, Milwaukee State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona (AZ) bid goodbye to the loved ones before leaving on deployment

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel stationed at Marine Corps Air Station...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ramsey Flowers, USMC Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The 301st Military Police US Army Reserve just arrived at the San Juan International Airport, and their love ones are waiting to see their heroes at the Fort Buchanan community center. These soldiers were stationed at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison camp in Iraq. The press was transmitting live when the MP's arrived. Here the TV reporter is doing an interview with Brigadier General Jose Rosado, Commander of the 65th Ready Readiness Command. (U.S. Army photo by Joseph Bonet) (Released)

The 301st Military Police US Army Reserve just arrived at the San Juan...

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 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

Spur holder, SGT. Lindsay overseas spur, David candidate as he selects weapon parts by feeling for the ones he will need to assemble a 50 Caliber machine gun. They are from 1ST Armored Division, 1ST U.S. Cavalry Regiment and are participating in a Spur Ride held April 3 and 4, 2006 in Buedingen Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Greeson) (Released)

Spur holder, SGT. Lindsay overseas spur, David candidate as he selects...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Buedingen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Martin Greeson, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

US Military Service members and their loved ones participating in the cross-country Soldier Ride pedal down Shore Drive near Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia (VA). Soldier Ride is a nonprofit organization devoted to raising public awareness and support for the needs of severely injured service members

US Military Service members and their loved ones participating in the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Casandra Newell, USN Re... More

060811-N-4014G-201 (Aug. 11, 2006)Namesake family member Paul Henry Carr and other relatives relax inside the wardroom of the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS CARR (FFG 52), Norfolk, Va., during a Family and Friends Day cruise. Family and Friends Day gives loved ones a look at life aboard a USN ship.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Patrick Gearhiser (Released)

060811-N-4014G-201 (Aug. 11, 2006)Namesake family member Paul Henry Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Patrick Gearhiser, USN Release Status: Released... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 1, 2011 -- Searching for friends, relatives and loved ones continues after a tornado struck Joplin Missouri on May 22, 2011. FEMA has established the National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS), which helps reunite families who are separated during a disaster. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 1, 2011 -- Searching for f...

The original database describes this as: Title: We're OK Production Date: 06/01/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 1, 2011 -- Searching for friends, relatives and loved ones continues after a tornado struck Jo... More

[Niners' Housing - Forshviller/Bruay (New Houses Replace Old Ones in Mining District)]

[Niners' Housing - Forshviller/Bruay (New Houses Replace Old Ones in M...

[Niners' Housing - Forshviller/Bruay (New Houses Replace Old Ones in Mining District)] - [FRA-4977 through FRA-4982]

[Niners' Housing - Forshviller/Bruay (New Houses Replace Old Ones in Mining District)]

[Niners' Housing - Forshviller/Bruay (New Houses Replace Old Ones in M...

[Niners' Housing - Forshviller/Bruay (New Houses Replace Old Ones in Mining District)] - [FRA-4977 through FRA-4982]

Relatives of former hostages arrive aboard a C-9 Skytrain II aircraft to meet their loved ones as they reach the United States after being released by Iran

Relatives of former hostages arrive aboard a C-9 Skytrain II aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Carol Brown plays with her son, Jeffrey, a cancer patient, during their stay at Nightingale House, a facility providing affordable living quarters and a comforting atmosphere to seriously ill patients and their family members. As a military-base version of the Ronald McDonald houses, Nightingale House permits family members to remain in the area while their loved ones receive long-term medical treatment

Carol Brown plays with her son, Jeffrey, a cancer patient, during thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio(OH) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release ... More

Loved ones are reunited as military personnel return from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Loved ones are reunited as military personnel return from deployment i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Bergstrom Air Force Base State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Family members and friends on the pier wave to their loved ones aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship ties up. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends on the pier wave to their loved ones aboard...

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

Sailors greet loved ones upon their return from Operation Desert Storm

Sailors greet loved ones upon their return from Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... 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 frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) hold banners and balloons as they prepare for their loved ones to come ashore following the vessel's return from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob S... More

Sailors aboard the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) look for their loved ones in the crowd gathered for the ship's arrival. The vessel has returned to port following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Sailors aboard the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) look fo...

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

Crew members stand near a Mark 15 Phalanx close-in weapons system as they wave to loved ones from the railing of the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). The vessel is returning from service in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members stand near a Mark 15 Phalanx close-in weapons system as t...

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 ... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) display welcome signs and balloons as they watch for their loved ones to disembark from the vessel following its arrival in port. The NEW ORLEANS, along with other ships of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 1, has returned from the Persian Gulf area where it was deployed during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship ...

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 Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Nixon Release Status:... More

Aerial starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66) completing mooring at pier 12 upon return from its final Mediterranean deployment. Friends, relatives and love ones wait on the pier for the crew to start disembarking

Aerial starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66) ...

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: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: R... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the US Navy Amphibious Transport Docking Ship, USS DULUTH (LPD 6) wait on pier for their love ones following the vessels return to port after a six-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf

Family and friends of crew members aboard the US Navy Amphibious Trans...

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: P02 Felix Garza Release Statu... More

Royal Thai Army Infantry Soldiers mix whiskey with the blood of a King Cobra snake, which is said to increase ones strength after drinking it, during Jungle Survival Training, at Thung Song, Thailand, during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2000

Royal Thai Army Infantry Soldiers mix whiskey with the blood of a King...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2000 Base: Thung Song Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Stan Parker, USAF Release Status: Relea... 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

A US Army (USA) Military Police (MP) assigned to the 16th Military Brigade (16th MP BDE) Airborne, examines document for Iraqi citizens waiting for the release or at least the chance to visit their loved ones detained at a Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) Prison outside of Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Military Police (MP) assigned to the 16th Military Bri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Roy Santana, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... 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

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Mo Kidney, is assisted by a US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN, as he is greeted by loved ones at the Immigration and Naturalization Service facility, at Pease Air National Guard Base (ANGB) New Hampshire (NH)

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Mo Kidney, is assisted by a US Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pease Air National Guard Base State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dawn Finniss, USAF R... 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

Native American Head Man Gilbert Blacksmith Smude entertain visitors at the annual Veterans Pow-Wow at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., on Nov. 6, 2004. Pow Wow time is the Native American people's way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and make new ones. (USAF PHOTO by Audrey Quillen) (Released)

Native American Head Man Gilbert Blacksmith Smude entertain visitors a...

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

Family members and friends waves good-bye to loved ones onboard the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) as she is underway leaving Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), on her maiden deployment with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

Family members and friends waves good-bye to loved ones onboard the US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Victoria A Tullock, Usn Release Status: Relea... More

Family members watch and wait in anticipation of reuniting with their loved ones assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division who are returning 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 watch and wait in anticipation of reuniting with their ...

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

Family members and loved ones wave goodbye from the pier as the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight II): Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS MCFAUL (DDG 74), gets underway at Norfolk, Virginia (VA), for a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism

Family members and loved ones wave goodbye from the pier as the US Nav...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Seth Scarlett, Usn Release Status: Released to ... More

USN Navy (USN) Boatswain Mate First Class (BM1) Nicholas Hurcado (left) awaits orders to let family and friends greet their loved ones aboard the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight 1) Guided Missile Destroyers USS DECATUR (DDG 73) during a homecoming celebration at Naval Station (NS) San Diego, California (CA). The DECATUR and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7 completed a regular scheduled six-month deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

USN Navy (USN) Boatswain Mate First Class (BM1) Nicholas Hurcado (left...

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: MCSN James Seward, USN Release St... More

A recruit from the Woman Recruit Training Command embraces loved ones upon graduating from basic training

A recruit from the Woman Recruit Training Command embraces loved ones ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Statu... More

Family members wait to greet loved ones upon their return to port aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60). The ship has just returned from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

Family members wait to greet loved ones upon their return to port aboa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bob Goodwin Release Status: Releas... 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

Retired COL Gail S. Halvorsen displays a parachute similar to the ones he used during the Berlin Airlift, when he acquired the nickname of the "Rosinen (raisin) Bomber" for his practice of dropping candy to children who were lined up to watch aircraft landing at Tempelhof

Retired COL Gail S. Halvorsen displays a parachute similar to the ones...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: West Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

CAPT. Gretchen Lizza reads to her son, Tony, and daughter, Ali. Tony's struggle with leukemia led Lizza to help establish Nightingale House, a facility providing affordable living quarters and a comforting atmosphere to seriously ill patients and their family members. As a military-base version of the Ronald McDonald houses, Nightingale House permits family members to remain in the area while their loved ones receive long-term medical treatment

CAPT. Gretchen Lizza reads to her son, Tony, and daughter, Ali. Tony's...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio(OH) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release ... More

Diane Clark, right, volunteer coordinator, and Laura Eldridge, house manager, pose for a photograph at Nightingale House, a facility providing affordable living quarters and a comforting atmosphere to seriously ill patients and their family members. As a military-base version of the Ronald McDonald houses, Nightingale House permits family members to remain in the area while their loved ones receive long-term medical treatment

Diane Clark, right, volunteer coordinator, and Laura Eldridge, house m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio(OH) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release ... More

STAFF SGT. Karen Julien relaxes with a book during her stay at Nightingale House, a facility providing affordable living quarters and a comforting atmosphere to seriously ill patients and their family members to remain in the area while their loved ones receive long-term medical treatment

STAFF SGT. Karen Julien relaxes with a book during her stay at Nightin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio(OH) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release ... More

Family and friends of crew members on the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) wait to welcome their loved ones upon the vessel's return to port

Family and friends of crew members on the amphibious assault ship USS ...

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

Family and friends of crew members on the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) wait to welcome their loved ones upon the vessel's return to port

Family and friends of crew members on the amphibious assault ship USS ...

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

Crowd members on the pier hold banners, balloons and flags as they look for their loved ones aboard ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The vessels are returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Crowd members on the pier hold banners, balloons and flags as they loo...

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 await the arrival of loved ones aboard ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The vessels are returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends await the arrival of loved ones aboard ships of the...

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

Crowd members on the pier hold banners, balloons and flags as they look for their loved ones aboard ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The vessels are returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Crowd members on the pier hold banners, balloons and flags as they loo...

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

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

Crew members aboard the replenishment oiler USS KALAMAZOO (AOR-6) look for loved ones on the pier as the harbor tug maneuvers the vessel toward the dock. The oiler has returned to Norfolk from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members aboard the replenishment oiler USS KALAMAZOO (AOR-6) look...

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

Builder Constructionman Bryan Asher of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 (NMCB-1) speaks with his fiancee in the United States with the aid of a Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS). Operated by Construction Equipmentman 2nd Class Donald Horak of NMCB-40, the portable MARS station provides U.S. servicemen with an opportunity to communicate with their loved ones while they are deployed to Somalia during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts

Builder Constructionman Bryan Asher of Naval Mobile Construction Batta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Bale Dogle Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released t... More

Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15th, to see where their loved ones perished there in a terrorist attack. The morning of September 11th, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then deliberately impacted the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building

Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15th, to see where thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15th, to see where their loved ones perished there in a terrorist attack. The morning of September 11th, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then deliberately impacted the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five rings in that section of the building

Family members visit the Pentagon on September 15th, to see where thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Approximately 20,000 United States Marines Corps (USMC) personnel and their family members gather at Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to listen to US President George W. Bush deliver a speech regarding war, peace and loved ones who are deployed

Approximately 20,000 United States Marines Corps (USMC) personnel and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER IN CHIEF ... 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

At Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England, US Air Force (USAF) 494th Fighter Squadron (FS) family members and personnel wave goodbye to friends and loved ones deploying in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

At Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England, US Air Force (USAF) 494t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAF... 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

At Owens Community College, Toledo, Ohio (OH), groups of family and friends wait for the return of their loved ones. The 416th Engineering Group (ENG GRP), Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG), Walbridge, OH, is returning from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

At Owens Community College, Toledo, Ohio (OH), groups of family and fr...

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

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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Antonio Goldsmith (left), 332nd Electronic Combat Squadron (ECS), and USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dion Thompson, 332nd Expeditionary Logistical Readiness Squadron (ELRS), fill sandbags to replace older ones in tent city during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Antonio Goldsmith (left), 332n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heather Norris, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Family and friends of US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment, wait at Victory Field for the return of their loved ones to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California (CA), after a deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Family and friends of US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion (B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joseph A. Stephens, USMC Rel... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) wave to loved ones during the ship's arrival at Naval Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA). The Navy's newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier completed a two month transit from Norfolk, Virginia (VA) under the command of USN Captain (CAPT) James A. Symonds

US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Katrina Beeler, Usn Re... More

Family members wave good-bye to their loved ones onboard the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (AEGIS), USS OKANE (DDG 77) as she departs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), as part of a regularly scheduled around the world deployment with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group (CSG)

Family members wave good-bye to their loved ones onboard the US Navy (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Ryan C Mcginley, Usn Release Status: Released... 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

At Norfolk, Virginia (VA), family members wave American flags as they anxiously wait for their loved ones aboard the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided-missile Destroyer USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) to pull into port

At Norfolk, Virginia (VA), family members wave American flags as they ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Naval Station Norfolk Scene Camera Operator: Jos... More

US Navy (USN) Cryptologic Technician Second Class (CT2) Jen Blickenstaff, stationed aboard the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS MOMSEN (DDG 92), hugs her loved ones prior to getting underway at Naval Station (NS) Everett, Washington (WA). The MOMSEN and her crew are preparing to get underway for their maiden deployment to monitor maritime operations in Southeast Asia, in support of the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Cryptologic Technician Second Class (CT2) Jen Blickensta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aramis Ramirez, USN Release Sta... 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

A worker cuts the pavement as preparations are made to replace old taxiway lights with new ones as a result of a $234,000 contract with Daimei Denwa Co

A worker cuts the pavement as preparations are made to replace old tax...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Family members carrying balloons wait to greet loved ones upon their return to port aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60). The ship has just returned from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

Family members carrying balloons wait to greet loved ones upon their r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bob Goodwin Release Status: Releas... More

Sailors say goodbye to their loved ones prior to departing for the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

Sailors say goodbye to their loved ones prior to departing for the Per...

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

A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) embraces two of his loved ones on the pier. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) embraces two...

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

U.S. Navy beachmaster unit members telephone loved ones upon their arrival at Naval Air Station, Norfolk. The servicemen are returning from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

U.S. Navy beachmaster unit members telephone loved ones upon their arr...

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

A handmade banner adorns the brow between the pier and the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as friends and family members wait for their loved ones to disembark from the ship. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A handmade banner adorns the brow between the pier and the guided miss...

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 members and loved ones wave American flags to send greetings to the incoming guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) as the ship enters the Hampton Roadstead upon returning from Operation Desert Storm

Family members and loved ones wave American flags to send greetings to...

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: Pat Toombs Release Status: Releas... More

Friends and family members of crewmen assigned to the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) seek out their loved ones on the pier and aboard the ship. The WISCONSIN has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Friends and family members of crewmen assigned to the battleship USS W...

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

Family members and friends go aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) to be reunited with their loved ones. The ELMER MONTGOMERY and other ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends go aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY ...

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

A naval flight officer from Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) is reunited with his loved ones on the pier following the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The RANGER is returning to North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A naval flight officer from Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) is reunited wit...

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

Commanding officers of various commands in the Naval Station, Subic Bay area prepare to welcome their own families as they stand in front of Navy personnel waiting for returning loved ones. Dependents are returning to the area after spending two months in the United States as part of Operation Fiery Vigil, the evacuation of military dependents following the volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo

Commanding officers of various commands in the Naval Station, Subic Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Sw) Barry ... More

Construction Equipmentman 2nd Class Donald Horak of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 (NMCB-40) operates a mobile Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) station to contact family and friends of military personnel currently serving in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts. By transporting the MARS station to various camps, Horak provides U.S. servicemen with an opportunity to communicate with their loved ones

Construction Equipmentman 2nd Class Donald Horak of Naval Mobile Const...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Bale Dogle Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 (Sw) Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released ... More

Construction Equipmentman 2nd Class Donald Horak of naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 (NMCB-40) operates a mobile Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) station to contact family and friends of military personnel currently serving in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts. By transporting the MARS station to various camps, Horak provides U.S. servicemen with an opportunity to communicate with their loved ones

Construction Equipmentman 2nd Class Donald Horak of naval Mobile Const...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE HOPE Base: Bale Dogle Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released t... More

The aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66) is shown being tied up at pier 12 at the naval base as a large crowd of friends, love ones and relatives gather to greet the ship upon arrival from its final Mediterranean deployment. The ship will be decommissioned later this year

The aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66) is shown being tied up at pie...

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: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: R... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) wait on the pier for their loved ones following the vessel's return to port after a six-month Mediterranean deployment

Family and friends of crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft...

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

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