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Two US Marines run toward the camera around a dilapidated building. The Marine in the foreground carries a M16A2 rifle with the M203 Grenade Launcher attached. Slung over his shoulder he has a M136 (AT4) light anti-armor weapon. The Marine in the background carries a M16A2 rifle pointed toward the ground. They are running for cover as sniper shots are fired from undisclosed areas of the cantonment area. The Marines are from Task Force Mogadishu. Their mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Two US Marines run toward the camera around a dilapidated building. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Navy CAPT Dennis McGinn, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), checks out the cockpit of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

Navy CAPT Dennis McGinn, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier US...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dawn M. DeVerna directs a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber to a parking spot on the air field. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dawn M. DeVerna directs a restored...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), Port Hueneme, CA, put the finishing touches on the helicopter landing pad at the American Embassy compound

Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), Port Huene...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Straight on shot at the back of a 5-ton cargo truck as US Marines load ammunition and weapons seized in a raid on Mogadishu, Somalia's, Bakara Market. In the foreground and at the left, stands a Marine holding a M60 machine gun; pointing it at a crowd of Somali civilians standing at the right. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on shot at the back of a 5-ton cargo truck as US Marines load...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Straight on, medium close-up of a young Somali girl cradling her sister in sling that is tied over her shoulder. They are waiting in line to see US Navy doctors conducting a medical civic action program in the capital city of Mogadishu, Somalia. Only the flowered dresses of other Somali women are seen behind the girls. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on, medium close-up of a young Somali girl cradling her siste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Shot from a high angle down at two Somali men loading large bags of Australian wheat in the back of a truck for transport into the village of Maleel. The delivery of the donated wheat was cooperative effort between the US Marines, who provided the helicopter air support and the Australian Army, which provided ground perimeter security. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Shot from a high angle down at two Somali men loading large bags of Au...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

A view of the United States Aircraft Carrier Memorial located on Harbor Drive near the Naval Supply Depot. The memorial was conceived by aircraft carrier veterans and dedicated on February 17, 1993

A view of the United States Aircraft Carrier Memorial located on Harbo...

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

Somali workers unload a ship carrying sacks of wheat donated by the European communities on the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This mission is in support of Operation Restore Hope

Somali workers unload a ship carrying sacks of wheat donated by the Eu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

A US Marine, standing back to camera, guards seven Somali nationals that sit on the ground next to a Somali, Soviet made BTR-60, Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier. The Marine holds his M16A2 rifle pointed into the air. The Somalis were detained from an early morning raid on Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

A US Marine, standing back to camera, guards seven Somali nationals th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber taxies for takeoff during practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber taxies for takeoff during practice for...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from RANGER near San Diego

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A chief petty officer and an enlisted crewman from the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) render hand salutes at the decommissioning ceremony for the 47 years old veteran ship. The only carrier to come close to such lengthy service was the CORAL SEA (CV-43) with just two less years service. The MIDWAY class ships were constructed late in World War II as battle carriers (CVB) with armored flight decks to withstand Kamikaze attacks. The war ended just as MIDWAY was first commissioned on 10 Sept. 1945

A chief petty officer and an enlisted crewman from the aircraft carrie...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Releas... More

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California. It and another B-25 are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan. The RANGER's steam catapult remains idle for the re-enactment as the catapult was introduced to carrier aviation after World War II

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

High angle view looking down at a US Marine M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck driven up the stern ramp of the Military Sealift Command Ship Private Franklin W. Phillips back loading in the Port of Mogadishu. Other trucks, trailer and military equipment are seen in the background. The maritime prepositioning ship began back loading military vehilcles and equipment used during the early stages of Operation Restore Hope by Joint Task Force Somalia

High angle view looking down at a US Marine M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Tru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Low angle shot looking up at US Army PFC Steven Battle holding a M60 Machine Gun in his right arm. He's pointing it in the air. Battle, a 10th Mountain Division Soldier from Rochester, New York, keeps a close watch on a road leading to the intersection he is posted at during a sunset raid on the Somali village of Afgooye. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Low angle shot looking up at US Army PFC Steven Battle holding a M60 M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Afgooye Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Pub... More

An overview of three carriers moored at the carrier pier at Naval Air Station, North Island. From left are: the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70)

An overview of three carriers moored at the carrier pier at Naval Air ...

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

Mar 1992...A Navy plane handler gives the traditional salute to a departing F-14 Tomcat aircraft crew leaving on a mission

Mar 1992...A Navy plane handler gives the traditional salute to a depa...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Sta... More

Left side rear view of US Sailors and Marines muscling crates of cargo into a US Navy CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter at Mogadishu Airport. The helicopter, from Helicopter Cargo Squadron Eleven (HC-11), Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California is deployed from the Iwo Jima, Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), (not shown) and is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side rear view of US Sailors and Marines muscling crates of cargo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Rear view of US Army SPECIALIST Daron Patterson as he stands on the dock at the Port of Mogadishu and gestures to the crane operator, not shown, to lower the conex box that is directly over his head. A view of the Indian Ocean is seen in the background. The conex box has been removed from the hold of the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR. The vessel (not shown) is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The supplies are destined for use by the Joint Task Force Somalia, which is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Rear view of US Army SPECIALIST Daron Patterson as he stands on the do...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Photographer's mates photograph a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on a pier near the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched from the RANGER in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

Photographer's mates photograph a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircra...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release St... More

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Catholics from all the military services received Holy Communion during Christmas Mass in the courtyard of the former American Embassy

Catholics from all the military services received Holy Communion durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Seabees remove old metal sheathing from the frame of a building that they will rebuild into a kitchen and dining facility at the embassy compound

Seabees remove old metal sheathing from the frame of a building that t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

US Navy Hospitalman 1ST Class Elizabeth Davis (center) feels the neck of a Somali woman for swelling during a medical civil action program conducted by medical personnel of the 1ST Force Service Support Group in Somalia. PETTY Officer Davis, a Joliet, Illinois native, is deployed from Camp Pendleton, California. A male Somali leans in from the left and is the interpreter. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

US Navy Hospitalman 1ST Class Elizabeth Davis (center) feels the neck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

A US Marine M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and two M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Trucks. The vehicles are parked on a Mogadishu street and are cordoned off with white tapes. Several locals have gathered around the circumference of the tape. This are has become a walk-in medical and dental clinic for the residents of the capital city. Medical personnel from the Expeditionary Unit, Service Support Group 15, Camp Pendleton, California conducted medical civic action program. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

A US Marine M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

An amphibious transport dock is moored to a pier at Naval Air Station, North Island

An amphibious transport dock is moored to a pier at Naval Air Station,...

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

US Navy Seabees use a forklift to load abandoned autos onto the back of a flatbed trailer at the US Embassy compound in Mogadishu, Somalia. This mission is in support of Operation Restore Hope

US Navy Seabees use a forklift to load abandoned autos onto the back o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Mar 1992...A member of the ground crew checks out details on the tail assembly of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft from Fightertown before clearing the aircraft for a mission

Mar 1992...A member of the ground crew checks out details on the tail ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Sta... More

A pinup and mission markers adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber"Heavenly Body."It and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the"Doolittle Raiders,"launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

A pinup and mission markers adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitche...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Three restored B-25 Mitchell bombers await takeoff clearance as they practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the"Doolittle Raiders,"launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

Three restored B-25 Mitchell bombers await takeoff clearance as they p...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A pinup and mission markers adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber"In the Mood."It and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the"Doolittle Raiders,"launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

A pinup and mission markers adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitche...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A crane sets a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

A crane sets a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on the deck of t...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California in a re-enactment of"Doolittle's Raid"of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Seabees put down AM-2 airfield matting system at the former American Embassy compound as they construct a helicopter landing pad. Work continues as the Marines make the conditions in Somalia better

US Navy Seabees put down AM-2 airfield matting system at the former Am...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

A Seabee with the Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), Port Hueneme, CA, uses a torch to cut a metal stake to size. The stake will be used to anchor the AM-2 airfield matting system being used to construct the helicopter pad at the American Embassy compound

A Seabee with the Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), Port ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

US Navy doctor, LT Curtis Anderson (Left), examines a Somali infant in her mother's arms during a medical civic action program in the capital city of Mogadishu, Somalia. Dr. Anderson, an Oakland, California native, is stationed at Naval Hospital, Oakland, but is temporarily deployed to Somalia with the "Group Surgeon" of the 1ST Force Service Support Group as part of Joint Task Force Somalia. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

US Navy doctor, LT Curtis Anderson (Left), examines a Somali infant in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Straight on shot of five Somali children and a Somali woman as they sit on a curb waiting patiently for their turn to see US Navy doctors conducting a medical civic action program in the capital city of Mogadishu, Somalia. US Navy doctors (not shown) conducted a medical civic action program in the capital city. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on shot of five Somali children and a Somali woman as they si...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Long shot, left side rear view, of the US Navy Military Sealift Command Ship Capella as it offloads military vehicles and supplies in the Port of Mogadishu. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Long shot, left side rear view, of the US Navy Military Sealift Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Mar 1992...Ground crewmembers run the pilot of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft through hand signals to check all systems before the aircraft is launched on a mission

Mar 1992...Ground crewmembers run the pilot of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Sta... More

Low angle view of three US Marines in the back of a M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck. The Marine closest to the camera holds in his arms a M60 Machine gun. The Marines in the middle points a M16 machine gun toward the ground and the Marine at far left mans a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the front stack rack of the truck. They are on alert as the unit has surrounded the weapons cantonment area of Somali Warlord General Aideed. Their mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Low angle view of three US Marines in the back of a M54 Series 5-ton C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A view of four restored B-25 Mitchell bombers parked by the hangar. The bombers are at North Island to practice a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

A view of four restored B-25 Mitchell bombers parked by the hangar. Th...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft is towed to a pier, where it will be lifted by crane aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be lanched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft is towed to a pier, where it ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A crane sets a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enachtment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

A crane sets a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on the deck of t...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "Heavenly Body" takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "Heavenly Body...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Medium close-up, left profile of US President Bush as he brings a New Year's Eve greeting to a crowd of multi-national forces and relief workers at the former Amercian Embassy compound in Mogadishu. The President visited Somalia to show is gratitude to those involved in the mission of Operation Restore Hope

Medium close-up, left profile of US President Bush as he brings a New ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

A 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle comes ashore during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope

A 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Straight on shot of a Somali Woman clinging to the right side of the dump rack on an Isuzu dump truck. She watches the men load the bags of wheat donated by the people of Australia (not shown). The delivery of the donated Australian wheat was a cooperative effort between the US Marines, who provided the helicopter, and the Australian Army, which provided the security (not shown). This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on shot of a Somali Woman clinging to the right side of the d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Maleel Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Shot over the shoulders of some Somalis watching a US Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter deliver a sling load of wheat to a field near the village of Maleel, Somalia. The delivery of the donated Australian wheat was a cooperative effort between the US Marines, who provided the helicopter, and the Australian Army, which provided the security. Some Australian Forces personnel are seen with Somali locals near the drop zone. The "Red Lions" of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 of Tustin, California fly the helicopters. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Shot over the shoulders of some Somalis watching a US Marine CH-53 Sea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Maleel Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command Fleet Oiler USNS GULALUPE (T-AO-200) tied up on the south side of the Naval Supply Depot on Harbor Drive

Starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command Fleet Oiler USNS GU...

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

High angle view looking down at US Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Forty, unload plywood from the back of a 5-ton truck. The Seabees prepare to build a kitchen and dining facility. This mission is in support of Operation Restore Hope

High angle view looking down at US Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Cons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Left profile shot of three US Marines taken on the rooftop of the American School in Mogadishu, Somalia. They are in a netted desert camouflaged bunker. The Marine closest to the camera is crouched down and holds a M16 machine gun. The Marine in the center of the frame sits under the netting operating unidentifiable communications gear and the Marine to the right stands looking to his left. They are trying to pinpoint where sniper fire is coming from. The Marines are from the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment of Twenty-nine Palms, California, and are in Somalia as part of the Joint Task Force conducting Operation Restore Hope

Left profile shot of three US Marines taken on the rooftop of the Amer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

A conex box containing military supplies is lowered over the side of the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR in the Port of Mogadishu, Somalia. The vessel is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The supplies are for the use of Joint Task Force Somalia, which is conducting Operation Restore Hope in Somalia

A conex box containing military supplies is lowered over the side of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Looking smart, beribboned and solemn in their dress blue uniforms, crewmembers of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) participate in the ship's decommissioning ceremony ending 47 years of service from the veteran carrier

Looking smart, beribboned and solemn in their dress blue uniforms, cre...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Releas... More

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft is towed to a pier, where it will be lifted by crane aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft is towed to a pier, where it ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California in a re-enactment of"Doolittle's Raid"of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

Two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft prepare to be launched from the deck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Adm. James Perkins, USN, discusses port operations and the obstacles he must overcome in getting the relief supplies into the port. Rear Adm. Perkins is the port commander for the Unified Task Force

Rear Adm. James Perkins, USN, discusses port operations and the obstac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

US Marines enter the main gate at the embassy compound

US Marines enter the main gate at the embassy compound

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Right side front shot of four US Congressmen sitting in a room getting a briefing from LGEN Robert Johnston, Commander, Joint Task Force Operation Restore Hope; not shown. From left to right, Representative Tony Hall, Democrat from Ohio; Representative Nick Rahall, Democrat from West Virginia is seated in second row; Representative Bob Livingston, Republican from Louisiana; Representative John Murtha, Democrat from Pennsylvania; and Special Envoy to Somalia, Ambassador Robert Oakley. They were briefed on the progress of Operation Restore Hope and the milestones for turning over the operation to United Nations Forces

Right side front shot of four US Congressmen sitting in a room getting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine CPL Jose Serrano (left) helps a Somali woman on crutches from a clinic in Mogadishu, Somalia, where US Navy doctors (not shown) conducted a medical civic action program in the capital city. CPL Serrano, a resident of Imperial Valley, California, is deployed to Somalia with the 1ST Landing Support Battalion, Camp Pendleton, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

US Marine CPL Jose Serrano (left) helps a Somali woman on crutches fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

US Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class James Brown (right) applies topical ointment to the arm of a Somali infant. The baby's mother is holding the infant. This is part of a medical civic action program conducted in the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia, by medical personnel from the Marine Expeditionary Unit, Service Support Group 15, Camp Pendleton, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

US Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class James Brown (right) applies topical oint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

View from inside and out of the back of the Military Sealift Command Ship Private Franklin W. Phillips. A US Marine M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck comes up the stern ramp for back loading in the Port of Mogadishu, Somalia. The maritime prepositioning ship began back loading military vehicles and equipment used during the early stages of Operation Restore Hope by Joint Task Force Somalia

View from inside and out of the back of the Military Sealift Command S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Medium, night time shot, right side profile, of a US Army Soldier from the 10th Mountain Division pointing an M16 rifle into an enclosure. He checks for weapons during a sweep of the small Somali village of Afgooye. The town is reported to be a haven for weapons and bandits. The 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, New York, is deployed to Somalia as part of Operation Restore Hope

Medium, night time shot, right side profile, of a US Army Soldier from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Afgooye Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A view of the United States Aircraft Carrier Memorial located on Harbor Drive near the Naval Supply Depot. The memorial was conceived by aircraft carrier veterans and dedicated on February 17, 1993

A view of the United States Aircraft Carrier Memorial located on Harbo...

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

Right side profile of two Marine Armored Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) emerges from the surf, from left to right, onto the beach at Mogadishu Airport. They are from the 15th Marine Expeditionary force unit BLT 2/9, Camp Pendleton, California. The AAVs were deployed from the Austin Class; Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) (not shown) as part of Operation Restore Hope

Right side profile of two Marine Armored Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) eme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Straight on, close-up shot of the gun turret on a Somali, Italian made, Fiat-Oto Melara Type 6616 Armored Car. The bent gun turret points down and to the right. It was seized from Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment area. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on, close-up shot of the gun turret on a Somali, Italian made...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

No matter how heavy the flap of the Navy Crackerjack dress blues uniform, it always seems to get caught and lifted by the wind. Every Navy photographer has shot at least one frame like this. These sailors are standing at attention during the decommissioning ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) which served the nation for forty-seven years

No matter how heavy the flap of the Navy Crackerjack dress blues unifo...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Releas... More

Journalist First Class (JO1) Sharie Derrickson, Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Detachment, checks exposure settings before taking a photo from inside the nose of a restored B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that is here to recreate the famous General Jimmie Doolittle flight from the deck of the old USS HORNET (CV-8) 50 years ago today

Journalist First Class (JO1) Sharie Derrickson, Pacific Fleet Combat C...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Releas... More

Four restored World War II aircraft fly overhead after two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft were launched from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

Four restored World War II aircraft fly overhead after two B-25 Mitche...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Three aircraft handlers on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) watch as a restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off. Two B-25's are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

Three aircraft handlers on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A restored TBM Avenger aircraft soars above the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California after two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft were launched from the RANGER in a re-enactment of"Doolittle's Raid"of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

A restored TBM Avenger aircraft soars above the deck of the aircraft c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) sails off the coast of California prior to launching two B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

The aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) sails off the coast of Califor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Seabee stands guard - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

A Seabee stands guard - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

A US Navy dentist (left) examines the teeth of a Somali man as part of a medical civic action program conducted in the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia. The dentist is from the Marine Expeditionary Unit, Service Support Group 15, Camp Pendleton, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

A US Navy dentist (left) examines the teeth of a Somali man as part of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Tugboats jockey for position in Mogadishu Somalia's crowded harbor, where the arrival of military and relief supply ships have turned the once-empty port into a hive of activity. The harbor has come under the aegis of Joint Task Force Somalia, which is conducting Operation Restore Hope

Tugboats jockey for position in Mogadishu Somalia's crowded harbor, wh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

US Navy CHIEF Photographer's Mate Robert Sasek allows a Somali boy from the village of Maleel to look through the viewfinder of his video camera. Sasek, an Alton, Illinois native, is deployed with Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Group to Somalia to document the efforts of Joint Task Force Somalia. Sasek was outside the village to document the delivery of wheat to the villagers by US Marine helicopters (not shown). This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

US Navy CHIEF Photographer's Mate Robert Sasek allows a Somali boy fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Maleel Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Mar 1992...Male and female sailors work alongside each other during the normal days work. Here a ground crew is changing a tire on an F-14 Tomcat aircraft. An A-4 Skyhawk aircraft is in the background

Mar 1992...Male and female sailors work alongside each other during th...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Sta... More

A straight on shot of a large four-wheeled forklift from the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR. The vessel is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. The Joint Task Force Somalia will use the vehicle, which is conducting Operation Restore Hope in Somalia

A straight on shot of a large four-wheeled forklift from the Algol Cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

A pinup adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Executive Sweet." It and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

A pinup adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Executive...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A photographer first class (PH1) is seen making out the shoot sheets which are as necessary as exposing the film. In front of him is a video camera mounted on a tripod to capture the event. He is covering the decommissioning of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) which served the nation for forty-seven years

A photographer first class (PH1) is seen making out the shoot sheets w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Mission markings and commemorative information cover the nose of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Riad" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

Mission markings and commemorative information cover the nose of a res...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release St... More

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) off the coast of California. It and another B-25 will be launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first mainland attack on Japan

A restored B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft takes off from the deck of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67) as the vessel arrives in its new home port

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67) ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release S... More

A young Somali child moves through the streets of Mogadishu

A young Somali child moves through the streets of Mogadishu

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE RELIEF Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to... More

As Somali civilians watch, US Marines walk single file toward the camera, down a small ally in Somalia's Bakara Market. The Marines sweep the market looking for arms and munitions as part of Operation Nutcracker. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

As Somali civilians watch, US Marines walk single file toward the came...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

View from the back of the field mess tent where several PO1 stand at tables taking the test for CPO. At left US Navy Hospitalman 1ST Class G.C. Eustaquio tries to get a leg up on the competition as he has his right leg resting on the top of the table where he's testing. Taking the three-hour, 150-question promotion exam is arduous under normal conditions, but taking it standing up in Mogadishu's heat requires stamina. Eustaquo is deployed to Somalia with the US Marine, 1ST Force Service Support Group of Camp Pendleton, California, in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

View from the back of the field mess tent where several PO1 stand at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Straight on shot of US Navy Hospitalman 1ST Class B.G. Johnson as he takes the exam for CPO standing up at table inside a field mess tent at the former American Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia. Others take the exam in the background. Johnson is deployed to Somalia with the US Marine, 1ST Force Service Support Group of Camp Pendleton, California. Johnson is in Somalia in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on shot of US Navy Hospitalman 1ST Class B.G. Johnson as he t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

An overview of three carriers moored at the carrier pier at Naval Air Station, North Island. From left are: the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70)

An overview of three carriers moored at the carrier pier at Naval Air ...

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

An overview of the Naval Supply Center with the tip of Naval Air Station, North Island, in the background

An overview of the Naval Supply Center with the tip of Naval Air Stati...

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

An overview of three carriers moored at the carrier pier at Naval Air Station, North Island. From left are: the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70)

An overview of three carriers moored at the carrier pier at Naval Air ...

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

Builder First Class (BU1) Patrick Thompson of Naval Readiness Command, Regiment Ninteen, views the United States Aircraft Carrier Memorial located on Harbor Drive near the Naval Supply Depot. The memorial was conceived by aircraft carrier veterans and dedicated on February 17, 1993

Builder First Class (BU1) Patrick Thompson of Naval Readiness Command,...

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

US Navy Seabees remove old metal sheathing from the frame of a building that they will rebuild into a kitchen and dining facility at the US Embassy compound in Mogadishu, Somalia. This mission is in support of Operation Restore Hope

US Navy Seabees remove old metal sheathing from the frame of a buildin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Straight on shot of a US Marine M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck backing up the ramp of a US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion, LCAC, that is sitting along the runway at Mogadishu Airport. Marines stand on the ground outside the LCAC and on the ramp of the vessel as well. Navy personnel stand in the cargo bay of the LCAC guiding the 5-ton truck up the ramp. The LCAC, from the Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) "Swift Intruders" of Camp Pendleton, California, deployed onboard the Whidbey Island and Harper's Ferry Class, Dock Landing Ship, USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) (not shown) is supporting the mission of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on shot of a US Marine M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck backing u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

High angle view of a row of captures small arms to include a World War II .30 caliber machine gun, Soviet made AK-47s, Soviet made 7.62mm RPD Light Machine Gun, US made M-16 rifle, World War II era Bazooka and a Soviet made 7.62mm Simonov self-loading rifle with bayonet attached. They were seized during a raid of the weapons cantonment area of Somali General Aideed. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

High angle view of a row of captures small arms to include a World War...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

High angle shot down at US Army SPECIALIST Daron Patterson, back to camera, as he guides the crane operator, (not shown) to lift a conex box out of the hold of the Algol Class, Vehicle Cargo Ship, USNS ALTAIR. The vessel is part of the Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program. Patterson, a native of Los Angeles, California, is a stevedore with the 119th Transportation Company, Fort Eustis, Virginia. The supplies are destined for use by the Joint Task Force Somalia, which is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

High angle shot down at US Army SPECIALIST Daron Patterson, back to ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

Ed Gustafson checks out a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber parked on the air field. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

Ed Gustafson checks out a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber parked on the ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), practices a "launch" with the pilot of a restored B-25 Mitchell bomber. The bomber and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the RANGER near San Diego

Navy LT Greg Sullivan, catapult officer from the aircraft carrier USS ...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

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