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At Yokota Air Base, US Army Honor Guard salute the arrival of a C-130 Hercules from Korea. The aircraft is carrying seventeen caskets containing the remains of US soldiers killed during the Korean War. The remains were found in North Korea around the city of Pyongyang, within Unsan and Kujang provinces, near the Chong Chon River and around the Chosin Reservoir

At Yokota Air Base, US Army Honor Guard salute the arrival of a C-130 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

STS068-250-020 - STS-068 - Earth observations during STS-68 mission

STS068-250-020 - STS-068 - Earth observations during STS-68 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The Earth, viewed from the Orbiter Endeavour during STS-68. Subject Terms: STS-68 EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) Date Taken: 10/8/1994 Categories: ... More

A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials pay their respects to what is believed to be one of five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War who were repatriated during a ceremony at the Panmunjom Freedom House. The delegation received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of Pyongyang. The U.S. 2nd Infantry Division suffered nearly 5,000 casualties while ...

A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials pay their respects to what is believed ... More

Members of the United Nations Honor Guard carry the remains of soldiers found in Korea. The remains were found in North Korea around the city of Pyongyang, within Unsan and Kujang provinces, near the Chong Chon River and around the Chosin Reservoir. In all, 17 bodies were discovered. The United Nations held a Repatriation Ceremony upon their return to NATO soil. The ceremony consists of a 21-gun salute, a prayer, a bagpipe tribute, and a wreath tribute from the local VFW Post

Members of the United Nations Honor Guard carry the remains of soldier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

Moving away from the C-130 Hercules, members of the United Nations Honor Guard carry the remains of soldiers found in Korea. The remains were found in North Korea around the city of Pyongyang, within Unsan and Kujang provinces, near the Chong Chon River and around the Chosin Reservoir. In all, 17 bodies were discovered. The United Nations held a Repatriation Ceremony upon their return to NATO soil. The ceremony consists of a 21-gun salute, a prayer, a bagpipe tribute, and a wreath tribute from the local VFW Post

Moving away from the C-130 Hercules, members of the United Nations Hon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

North Korean soldiers watch a repatriation ceremony from a tower on the North Korean side Military Demarkation Line (MDL). During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the remains were uncovered in Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of...

North Korean soldiers watch a repatriation ceremony from a tower on th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: North Korean soldiers watch a repatriation ceremony from a tower on the North Korean side Military Demarkation Line (MDL). Duri... More

A North Korean Guard glares at a ROK Army Guard as they positioned themselves on either side of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) prior to a repatriation ceremony at the Panmunjom Freedom House for what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War . A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of...

A North Korean Guard glares at a ROK Army Guard as they positioned the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A North Korean Guard glares at a ROK Army Guard as they positioned themselves on either side of the Military Demarcation Line (... More

Civilian Frank Hunter plays the bagpipe while members of the United Nations Honor Guard carry the remains of soldiers that were found in Korea. The remains were found in North Korea around the city of Pyongyang, within Unsan and Kujang provinces, near the Chong Chon River and around the Chosin Reservoir. In all, 17 bodies were discovered. The United Nations held a Repatriation Ceremony upon their return to NATO soil. The ceremony consists of a 21-gun salute, a prayer, a bagpipe tribute, and a wreath tribute from the local VFW Post

Civilian Frank Hunter plays the bagpipe while members of the United Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

Members of the United Nations Honor Guard carry the remains of soldiers found in Korea. The remains were found in North Korea around the city of Pyongyang, within Unsan and Kujang provinces, near the Chong Chon River and around the Chosin Reservoir. In all, 17 bodies were discovered. The United Nations held a Repatriation Ceremony upon their return to NATO soil. The ceremony consists of a 21-gun salute, a prayer, a bagpipe tribute, and a wreath tribute from the local VFW Post

Members of the United Nations Honor Guard carry the remains of soldier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen Young, USAF Release Status: Released to ... More

North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor Guard soldiers during a repatriation ceremony. During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the remains were...

North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor G... More

S02-11-088 - STS-002 - Earth observations taken during STS-41

S02-11-088 - STS-002 - Earth observations taken during STS-41

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-2 mission from the space shuttle Columbia. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), STS-2, COLUMBIA (ORB... More

North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor Guard soldiers during a repatriation ceremony. During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the remains were...

North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor G... More

American members of the joint U.S.-North Korean recovery team salute from the second floor balcony of the North Korean main administrative building while remains are passed across the MDL. During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the...

American members of the joint U.S.-North Korean recovery team salute f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: American members of the joint U.S.-North Korean recovery team salute from the second floor balcony of the North Korean main adm... More

S02-11-087 - STS-002 - Earth observations taken during STS-40

S02-11-087 - STS-002 - Earth observations taken during STS-40

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-2 mission from the space shuttle Columbia. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), STS-2, COLUMBIA (ORB... More

North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor Guard soldiers during a repatriation ceremony. During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the remains were...

North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor G... More

A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials look on as the UNCMAC Honor Guard drapes the United Nations flag over the casket of what is believed to be one of five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War who were repatriated during a ceremony at the Panmunjom Freedom House. The delegation received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of Pyongyang. The U.S. 2nd ...

A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials look on as the UNCMAC Honor Guard drape... More

President George W. Bush Welcomes Chol-hwan Kang to the Oval Office

President George W. Bush Welcomes Chol-hwan Kang to the Oval Office

Original caption: Original caption: President George W. Bush welcomes Chol-hwan Kang to the Oval Office of the White House. Mr. Kang is the author of, "The Aquariums of Pyongyang: Ten Years in the North Korean... More

STS058-102-100 - STS-058 - Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-102-100 - STS-058 - Earth observations during STS-58

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-58 mission from the space shuttle Columbia. Subject Terms: STS-58, COLUMBIA (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM... More

Members of VFW posts in South Korea watch a repatriation ceremony from the balcony of the Freedom House at Panmunjom. During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the remains were uncovered in Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of Pyongyang...

Members of VFW posts in South Korea watch a repatriation ceremony from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of VFW posts in South Korea watch a repatriation ceremony from the balcony of the Freedom House at Panmunjom. During th... More

As a United Nations Command honor guard composed of American, South Korean, and Thai soldiers carry a casket believed to contain the remains of one of five U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Korean War, officials, lead by U.S. Army COL Donald Kropp, from the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) salute the casket draped with the U.N. flag. The UNCMAC officials received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held at the Panmunjom Freedom House since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the...

As a United Nations Command honor guard composed of American, South Ko...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As a United Nations Command honor guard composed of American, South Korean, and Thai soldiers carry a casket believed to contai... More

Canadian Veterans who were on a week-long tour of battlefields and cemeteries of the Korean War watch as what are believed to be five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War were repatriated during a ceremony at the Panmunjom Freedom House. A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of Pyongyang. The U.S. 2nd...

Canadian Veterans who were on a week-long tour of battlefields and cem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Canadian Veterans who were on a week-long tour of battlefields and cemeteries of the Korean War watch as what are believed to b... More

A delegation of American and South Korean servicemen as well as members of Korean VFW post salute after the last casket is covered by the U.N. Flag during a repatriation ceremony at Panmunjom. During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the ...

A delegation of American and South Korean servicemen as well as member...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A delegation of American and South Korean servicemen as well as members of Korean VFW post salute after the last casket is cove... More

VFW Post 9555 members, Kevin itchell, (front), and Donald Carnahan bow their heads in prayer during a United Nations Committee Repatriation Ceremony held at Yokota AB, Japan. The ceremony honors the remains of lost soldiers' brought back to protected soil. The remains were found in North Korea around the city of Pyongyang, within Unsan and Kujang provinces, near the Chong Chon River and around the Chosin Reservoir. In all, 17 bodies were discovered. The United Nations held a Repatriation Ceremony upon their return to NATO soil

VFW Post 9555 members, Kevin itchell, (front), and Donald Carnahan bow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

A ROK Army Guard salutes the casket of what is believed to contain the first of five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War who were repatriated during a ceremony at the Panmunjom Freedom House. A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of Pyongyang. The U.S. 2nd Infantry Division suffered nearly 5,000 ...

A ROK Army Guard salutes the casket of what is believed to contain the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A ROK Army Guard salutes the casket of what is believed to contain the first of five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War who... More

US Army Japan (USARJ) Command Chaplain, Colonel (COL) Sidney J. Marceaux, USA, leads the Yokota AB and United Nations personnel in prayer during a Repatriation Ceremony. The ceremony honors the remains of lost soldiers' brought back to protected soil. The remains were found in North Korea around the city of Pyongyang, within Unsan and Kujang provinces, near the Chong Chon River and around the Chosin Reservoir. In all, 17 bodies were discovered. The United Nations held a Repatriation Ceremony upon their return to NATO soil

US Army Japan (USARJ) Command Chaplain, Colonel (COL) Sidney J. Marcea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

STS058-108-114 - STS-058 - Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-108-114 - STS-058 - Earth observations during STS-58

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The Earth, viewed from the Orbiter Columbia during STS-58. These images were made with Color Infrared (CIR) film. Subject Terms: STS-58, COLUMBIA (ORBI... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Coming Home Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture StoryThe remains of who are believed to be five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean Conflict are repatriated during a ceremony at the Panmunjom Freedom House on 9 Oct. 98. A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City,...

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Coming Home Categ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Coming Home Category: Picture Story Place: Honorable Mention Picture Story... More

The United Nations Command Honor Guard secures a U.N. flag to a casket containing the remains of soldiers killed in the Korean War. During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the remains were uncovered in Gaechon City, about 50 miles north...

The United Nations Command Honor Guard secures a U.N. flag to a casket...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The United Nations Command Honor Guard secures a U.N. flag to a casket containing the remains of soldiers killed in the Korean ... More

Korean War veteran and retired U.S. airman Ronald J. Davis watches from the steps of the Panmunjom Freedom House as a repatriation ceremony begins for the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War. A delegation of United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) officials received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of Pyongyang. The U.S. 2nd Infantry...

Korean War veteran and retired U.S. airman Ronald J. Davis watches fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Korean War veteran and retired U.S. airman Ronald J. Davis watches from the steps of the Panmunjom Freedom House as a repatriat... More

Lead by U.S. Army C OL Donald Kropp, officials from the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) salute a casket draped with the U.N. flag. The casket is believed to contain one of five U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War who were repatriated during a ceremony at the Panmunjom Freedom House. The UNCMAC officials received the remains from North Korean officials during the eighth repatriation ceremony held since joint search and recovery operations began in Korea in 1996. The five sets of remains brings the total returned to 19. Kim Yong-kyu, a spokesman for the U.N. command said the remains were recovered from Gaechon City, about 50 miles north of Pyongyang. The U.S...

Lead by U.S. Army C OL Donald Kropp, officials from the United Nations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lead by U.S. Army C OL Donald Kropp, officials from the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) salute a ... More

North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor Guard soldiers during a repatriation ceremony. During the ceremony the remains of what is believed to be five U.S. soldiers that served in the Korean war were returned to the South. During the ceremony the reamains are passed across the MDL from North Korean soldiers to a group of United Nations Command Honor Guard soldiers. As the remains are passed across the MDL they are saluted by a delegation of representing members of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of which served in the Korean War. A spokesman for the U.N. Command, said that the remains were...

North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor G... More

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