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LT. GEN. P. K. Van Riper, Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command, presents the Silver Star to GUNNERY SGT. Carlos Hathcock, (Ret.), during a ceremony at the Weapons Training Battalion. Standing next to GUNNERY SGT. Hathcock is his son, STAFF SGT. Carlos Hathcock, Jr

LT. GEN. P. K. Van Riper, Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Devel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. James Harbour Release Statu... More

LTG Leon J. LaPorte, new Deputy Commanding General Forces Command, smiles as LTC Debra Broughton, CHIEF Protocol Officer Forces Command, introduces him to LTG Louis W. Truman (Ret), former Forces Command Commanding General from 1965-1967, at a reception following LTG LaPorte's Welcome Ceremony

LTG Leon J. LaPorte, new Deputy Commanding General Forces Command, smi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvi... More

D-Day veterans US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne Chase and USAF First Lieutenant (1LT) (Ret) Robert Shantz, 15th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS), show their respects during a wreath laying ceremony at Montebourg, France (RA). This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

D-Day veterans US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Montebourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

RADM J. Kirkpatrick, USN (Ret.), speaks during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG-52)

RADM J. Kirkpatrick, USN (Ret.), speaks during the launching ceremony ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp. Release Status: Releas... More

Standing on the christening platform following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8) are, from left: Rear Admiral (lower half) Stephen S. Clarey, Comptroller, Naval Sea Systems Command: Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor: Vice Admiral John W. Nyquist, Assistant CHIEF of Naval Operations, surface warfare: Penny Rhodes, Matron of Honor: Steven Hogan: Ellsworth L. Peterson, President, Peterson Builders, Inc., and Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan USN (ret.)

Standing on the christening platform following the christening and lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF Admiral William J. Crowe, USN (Ret.) offers a word of praise to Diane Carlson Evans, founder of the Vietnam Women's Memorial project and a former Army nurse who served in Vietnam in 1968-69, during the dedication ceremony of the Vietnam Women's Memorial on the National Mall to honor the more than 265,000 women who served in the armed forces during the Vietnam conflict

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF Admiral William J. Crowe,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brett Bryan Release Status: Relea... More

Straight on, medium shot of Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), as he stands in front of the Fort Hood, Texas Honor Guard, during a ceremony honoring SGT Hatcher with the Bronze Star for his actions during World War II

Straight on, medium shot of Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Paul L. Bolden Military Museum. From left to right: General (Ret.) Robert Drolet, CEO, Lockheed Martin Corp; Mr. Jerry Craig, Madison County Commissioner of District Three; Major General Larry Dodgen, Commander, US Army Aviation and Missile Command; The Honorable Loretta Spencer, Mayor of Huntsville; and, Mr. Edward J. Banville, Coordinator for the Military Museum

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Paul L. Bolden Military Museum. From l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Redstone Arsenal State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Harold Garner, CIV, USA Release Status: Rele... More

U.S. Air Force dignitaries (left to right) CHIEF MASTER SGT. Gerald Murray, CHIEF MASTER SGT. of the Air Force; CHIEF MASTER SGT. David Hamel, Director, Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute (AFEHRI); COL. (ret.) Mark Dierlam, President, Air Force Association, Montgomery Chapter; and CHIEF MASTER SGT. (ret.) Paul W. Airey, (first) CHIEF MASTER SGT. of the Air Force, participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new AFEHRI"Berlin to Baghdad"Wing, on Aug. 17, 2004, at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett, Civilian) (Released)

U.S. Air Force dignitaries (left to right) CHIEF MASTER SGT. Gerald Mu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gunter Annex, Maxwell Afb State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donna Burnett, CIV, USAF Release St... More

William Haggett, president and chief executive officer, Bath Iron Works Corp., speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS DEWERT (FFG 45). Seated behind him is (Left to right) Vice Admiral John D Johnson, USN (RET), Vice Admiral (VADM) James A. Lyons Jr., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Plans, Policy and Operations, and Commander (CDR) Douglas Armstrong, commanding officer. (SUBSTANDARD)

William Haggett, president and chief executive officer, Bath Iron Work...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Judkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

KEEL LAYING. Captain Peter Bulkeley, USN (Ret), looks on as Mr. Charlie Overstreet, welder for the Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc. makes the first welders cut at the keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84). Captain Bulkeley is the son of Admiral John Duncan Bulkeley, ships namesake

KEEL LAYING. Captain Peter Bulkeley, USN (Ret), looks on as Mr. Charli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. Release Status: Rel... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Pictured here re (L-R) US Senator Phil Gramm, Republican from Texas, SGT Hatcher and Lieutenant General Leon LaPorte, Commander of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood. SGT Hatcher is displaying his Bronze Star Certificate

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Former III Corps Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Dennis E. Webster (Ret), (left), General (GEN) Thomas A. Schwartz, and Army CHIEF of STAFF GEN Eric K. Shinseki, (right), greet each other before the retirement ceremony at Sadowski Field. GEN Thomas A. Schwartz, USA, returned to Fort Hood, Texas, where he once served as III Corps commander, for his retirement ceremony after a full tour as commander of the United Nations Command, Republic of Korea/United States Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea

Former III Corps Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Dennis E. Webster (Ret),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly, CIV ... More

US Navy (USN) personnel, serving as pallbearers, carry casket containing the remains of USN Commander (CDR) Robert J. Sanderson, retired (USN ret.) from a Hangar Bay onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), for a burial at sea ceremony, while the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN is underway in the Atlantic Ocean (AOC) undergoing sea trials after completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

US Navy (USN) personnel, serving as pallbearers, carry casket containi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Craig R. Spiering, Usn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy (USN) personnel, serving as pallbearers, hold the American Flag aloft above the casket carrying the remains of USN Commander (CDR) Robert J. Sanderson, retired (USN ret.), as they conduct a burial at sea ceremony for CDR Sanderson onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), while the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN is underway in the Atlantic Ocean (AOC) undergoing sea trials after completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

US Navy (USN) personnel, serving as pallbearers, hold the American Fla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Edwin F. Bryan, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Saluting on the speakers platform during the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS DEWERT (FFG 45) are (Left to right) Vice Admiral (VADM) John D. Johnson, USN (RET), Vice Admiral (VADM) James A. Lyons Jr., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, and Commander (CDR) Douglas M. Armstrong, commanding officer, and Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Ronald C. Bogle, executive officer

Saluting on the speakers platform during the commissioning ceremony fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Judkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Korean war veteran, Sergeant First Class (Ret) Modesto Cartagena, one of the highest decorated men of the conflict, during a ceremony being held at the US Army Reserve center in Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico, marking the presentation of a plaque honoring the bravery, and sacrifice of all veterans of the Korean War. Much praise was given to members of the fighting 65th Infantry veterans, who were some of the most highly decorated soldiers of the Korean war. Cartagena was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Broze Star and Purple Heart for his service in the 65th

Korean war veteran, Sergeant First Class (Ret) Modesto Cartagena, one ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usarc Puerto Nuevo State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Lonn... More

U.S. Air Force LT. GEN. William Welser, III (second from right), Commander Eighteenth Air Force, and MAJ. GEN. Paul W. Essex (right), Director of Plans and Programs, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, cut the ribbon at the dedication of the COL. Earl B. Young Conference Room inside the new U.S. Air Force Eighteenth Air Force Headquarters building at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., on Oct. 4, 2004. U.S. Air Force (ret.) COL. Young was the first Eighteenth Air Force Commander and was able to view the dedication ceremony via video teleconference from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF. SGT. James Harper) (Released)

U.S. Air Force LT. GEN. William Welser, III (second from right), Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James Harper, USAF Release Status:... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) William McKnight, Jr. (left), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and USMC SGM Terry L. Jessip (right), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) SGM, escort MASTER GUNNERY Sergeant (MGYSGT) Alvin S. LaPointe (USMC ret.), who is the guest of honor, to the head table during the ceremony for the STAFF Non-Commissioned Officers 229th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, held in the Moorehead City Civic Center, Moorehead City, North Carolina (NC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) William McKnight, Jr. (lef...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moorehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew D. Pendracki, USMC Release ... More

CAPT Donald K. Ross, USN (Ret.), a survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and a Medal of Honor recipient, re-enlists PO Don Bray during the dedication of the USS NEVADA Memorial at Hospital Point. The ceremony is taking place as part of an observance commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack

CAPT Donald K. Ross, USN (Ret.), a survivor of the Japanese attack on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Carolyn Harris Release Status: Released to Pub... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, SGT Hatcher and Mrs. Hatcher pose together for photos

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Colonel(ret) Gail S. Halvorsen, the legendary "Candy Bomber" from the Berlin Airlift, in the drivers seat of the brand new Air Force Next Generation Small Loader (NGSL) 25k named after himself. The Halvorsen has the highest reach of any loader with a height of 225 inches. Halvorsen was honored during the naming ceremony held at Dover AFB, Delaware on 19 June 2001

Colonel(ret) Gail S. Halvorsen, the legendary "Candy Bomber" from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: William M. Plate Jr., C... More

The first Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Korean War recognizing veterans held on Saturday, April 6, 2002 in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. George Foley (left), The States Veteran Service Officer, Captain (CAPT) James A. Naismith Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret), Mr. Frank Baker, Family Programs Coordinator at the 165th Airlift Wing (AW) and Consul Dong Yern Kim (right), Republic of Korea, pose for photo at the Savannah Electric Company before the ceremony

The first Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Korean War recogniz...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah International Airport State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator:... More

Ret. General Barry R. McCaffrey greets soldiers from Task Force 320th, 101st Airborne Division during a ceremony in Forward Operation Base Remagen Iraq on April 17, 2006. Soldiers were awarded with Combat Action Badges and an Expert Infantry man Badges. The 101st Airborne Division is currently deployed in the Tikrit area and Northern Iraq on support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Teddy Wade) (Released)

Ret. General Barry R. McCaffrey greets soldiers from Task Force 320th,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Forward Operating Base Remagen State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST Scen... More

Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the christening and launching ceremony of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49). Top row, l-4: R. Kiss, dep. asst. SECNAV: CAPT J. Donahue, III; E. Shoults; S. O'Keefe, SECNAV; GEN J. Dailey, USMC (Ret.); MGEN W. Eshelman, USMC; RADM G. Meinig, Jr., CO NAVSURWARCEN; N. Dailey; CDR P. Salsman, prospective CO; A. Bossier, Jr. Bottom row l-r: Mrs. J. Daniel Howard; Mrs. S. O'Keefe; Mrs. Lisa Bader; Mrs. J. Dailey, sponsor, and Mrs. T. Mohler, matron of honor

Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas... More

GEN. Ben Blaz, USMC (RET) delivers the keynote address during the 50TH Anniversary Ceremony for the Liberation of Guam WWII

GEN. Ben Blaz, USMC (RET) delivers the keynote address during the 50TH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT W. C. Prados, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

KEEL LAYING. Participants in the keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) pose for a photograph. Left to Right: US Navy (USN) Commander Carlos Del Toro, Ships PCO; Captain Peter Bulkeley, USN (Ret.), son of Admiral John Duncan Bulkeley, ships namesake; Mr. Charlie Overstreet, welder Ingalls Shipbuilding; Mrs. Regina Bulkeley Day, ships sponsor, daughter of Admiral John D. Bulkeley, ships namesake; Mr. Steven Day, husband of Mrs. Regina Bulkeley Day; Captain H.J. Rucker, USN, Supervisor of Shipbuilding Pascagoula; Mr. Pat Keene, Vice President, Operations & Engineering, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc

KEEL LAYING. Participants in the keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. Release Status: Rel... More

Captain (CAPT) James A. Naismith Jr. (left), U.S. Navy (Ret), Brigadier General (BGEN) William T. Nesbitt, USA, Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Georgia Army National Guard, Commissioner Peter Wheeler, State of Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs, Major General (MGEN) Buford Blount. USA, Commander, 3rd Infantry Division, MGEN David Poythress, The Adjutant General of Georgia (TAG), pose for photo at the breakfast at the Savannah Electric Company before the ceremony. The first Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Korean War recognizing veterans was held Saturday, April 6, 2002 in Savannah, Georgia

Captain (CAPT) James A. Naismith Jr. (left), U.S. Navy (Ret), Brigadie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah Electric Company State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SMSG... More

Members of the Official Party participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the venders display building for the 31st Signal Symposium Event, at Fort Gordon, Georgia (GA). The symposium is a yearly event held to show case some of the best and newest technology in the US Army Signal Corps. Pictured foreground left-to-right: Amy Tuschen, President, Armed Forces Communication Electronics Association (AFCEA); US Army (USA) Brigadier General (BGEN) (P) Janet Hicks, Commanding General, US Army Signal School; USA Lieutenant General (LTG) (Ret) John A. Dubia, Commandant, Field Artillery School; and USA Regimental Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Michael Terry, US Army Signal...

Members of the Official Party participate in the ribbon cutting ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Official Party participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the venders display building f... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) Terry L. Jessip (left), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) SGM, offers MASTER GUNNERY Sergeant (MGYSGT) Alvin S. LaPointe (USMC ret.), the guest of honor, the first piece of birthday cake during the ceremony for the STAFF Non-Commissioned Officers 229th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, held in the Moorehead City Civic Center, Moorehead City, North Carolina (NC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) Terry L. Jessip (left), He...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moorehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew D. Pendracki, USMC Release ... More

Rear Adm. Eustine P. Rucci, commanding officer, Naval Regional Medical Center, makes his opening remarks at the ground breaking ceremony for the center. Rear Adm. Robert M. Garrick, U.S. Naval Reserve (Ret.), deputy counselor to the president and representing the secretary of the Navy, is seated behind him

Rear Adm. Eustine P. Rucci, commanding officer, Naval Regional Medical...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Thomas J. Kilcline, USN (Ret.), speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the salvage ship USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Thomas J. Kilcline, USN (Ret.), speaks during the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Sneed, USN Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Official party for the launching ceremony and christening of the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48). Seated: B. Nunez; Mrs. M. Foley Nunez, matron of honor; C.M. Stieffel, flower girl; Mrs. S.R. Foley, ship';s sponsor; Admiral S.R. Foley, USN (ret.). Standing : A.L. Bossier Jr., Chairman, President and CHIEF Executive Officer, Avondale Ind., Inc.; Captain J.F. King, NAVSEASYSCOM; Captain J.C. Donahue, USN sup. of shipbldg. conv. and rep.; Senator J.B. Johnston, D-LA., Cong. L.J. Hopkins, R-KY, and H.C. List President of the Ashland Foundation

Official party for the launching ceremony and christening of the amphi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries, Inc. Release Status: Released... More

LT. GEN. P. K. Van Riper, Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command, congratulates GUNNERY SGT. Carlos Hathcock (Ret.) after presenting him the Silver Star during a ceremony at the Weapons Training Battalion. Standing next to GUNNERY SGT. Hathcock is his son, STAFF SGT. Carlos Hathcock, Jr

LT. GEN. P. K. Van Riper, Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Devel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. James Harbour Release Statu... More

General (GEN) Ray Davis (left), USMC (Ret), Mr. Harris Slotin, Korean War Veteran from Savannah, and Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA), pose for photo at the Savannah Electric Company before the first Commemoration ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War recognizing the veterans

General (GEN) Ray Davis (left), USMC (Ret), Mr. Harris Slotin, Korean ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah Electric Company State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SMSG... More

U.S. Air Force LT. GEN. William Welser, III (right), Commander Eighteenth Air Force, and MAJ. GEN. Paul W. Essex (left), Director of Plans and Programs, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, applauding during the dedication of the COL. Earl B. Young Conference Room inside the new U.S. Air Force Eighteenth Air Force Headquarters building at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., on Oct. 4, 2004. U.S. Air Force (ret.) COL. Young was the first Eighteenth Air Force Commander and was able to view the dedication ceremony via video teleconference from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF. SGT. James Harper) (Released)

U.S. Air Force LT. GEN. William Welser, III (right), Commander Eightee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James Harper, USAF Release Status:... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) John D. Johnson, USN (RET), speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS DEWERT (FFG 45). Standing beside him is Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Ronald C. Bogle, executive officer. Seated behind him is (Left to right) Vice Admiral (VADM) James A. Lyons Jr., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Plans and Policy and Operations, and Commander (CDR) Douglas M. Armstrong, commanding officer

Vice Admiral (VADM) John D. Johnson, USN (RET), speaks during the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Judkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Mrs. William N. Small, wife of Admiral William N. Small, USN (Ret.), christens the fleet oiler USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) during a ceremony at Avondale Shipyards Inc. Mrs. Small is the ship's sponsor. (SUBSTANDARD)

Mrs. William N. Small, wife of Admiral William N. Small, USN (Ret.), c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Distinguished guests attending the christening ceremony for the fleet oiler USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) are (left to right): Captain (CAPT) W. Pfister, F.J. Haydel, CAPT P.D. Hurst, Mrs. W.N. Small, A.L. Bossier, Jr., J. Randolph, Congresswoman L. Boggs (Democrat-Louisiana), Admiral (ADM) William N. Small, USN (Ret.), and Commodore (CMDR) Harry K. Fiske, Assistant Deputy Commander for Surface Ships, Naval Sea Systems Command

Distinguished guests attending the christening ceremony for the fleet ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Pub... More

CAPT. Donald K. Ross, USN (Ret.) and Mrs. Ross converse with MASTER SGT. Roger Roll and his wife following the dedication of the USS NEVADA Memorial at Hospital Point. The ceremony is part of an observance commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Ross is a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack and a Medal of Honor recipient while Roll is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. Donald K. Ross, USN (Ret.) and Mrs. Ross converse with MASTER SG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Harris Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

View of the cemetery during funeral services for CHIEF MASTER SGT. of the Air Force (RET), Arthur "Bud" Andrews. CMSGT. Andrews passed away on 26 Oct 1996 in Marietta, GA., after complications following heart surgery. He was 62 years old

View of the cemetery during funeral services for CHIEF MASTER SGT. of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jackson State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Ed Boyce Release Status: Released to Pub... More

The colors of 1ST Battalion, 21st Field Artillery are uncased by COL Ernest Terrell Ret and CSM Arlyn Wood, Sr. Ret, at 1ST Battalion, 21st Field Artillery, 1ST Cavalry Division activation Ceremony

The colors of 1ST Battalion, 21st Field Artillery are uncased by COL E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Littleton Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, US Army Lieutenant General Leon LaPorte, Commander, of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood, pins the Bronze Star on SGT Hatcher

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

CHIEF Of STAFF, Colonel J. A. Gillis III, (center), Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, and Guest Speaker Major Fredric Foz, USA, (right), (Ret.) lay a wreath to honor the POW/MIAs during the ceremony

CHIEF Of STAFF, Colonel J. A. Gillis III, (center), Marine Forces Paci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Smith State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michelle L. Saltsman, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Italian Air Force Brigadier General (Ret) Formo Missarino (left) mingles with US Air Force 31st Fighter Wing Vice Commander Stephen Spencer and Aviano Airport Commander Colonel Messandro Tudini during the General's post Legion of Merit Ceremony reception, Monday. The Legion of Merit was signed by United States Secretary of Defense William Cohen. General Missarino was the Aviano Airport Commander from July 1994 til September 1996 , and an intricle force behind the establishment of Aviano Air Base, Italy

Italian Air Force Brigadier General (Ret) Formo Missarino (left) mingl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. Green, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

At Arlington National Cemetery, Courtney, the daughter of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM's first reported American casualty, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Evander Earl Andrews, USAF, consoled by family friend and spokesman Major (MAJ) (ret.) Thomas Westall. MSGT Andrews, 36, Solon, Maine, was assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, as a heavy equipment operator. He died on October 10, 2001, in a forklift accident while building an airstrip in Aludeid, Qatar, in the Persian Gulf

At Arlington National Cemetery, Courtney, the daughter of Operation EN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Mayor Floyd Adams (left) gives General (GEN) Ray Davis, USMC (Ret), a Key to the City of Savannah at the ceremony in Waving Girl Park, at the first Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Korean War recognizing the veterans held Saturday, April 6, 2002

Mayor Floyd Adams (left) gives General (GEN) Ray Davis, USMC (Ret), a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Waving Girl Park State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shaleata ... More

D-Day veteran US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne Chase, 15th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS), pauses to reflect at the grave of an unknown Soldier in Normandy American Cemetery OMAHA Beach. France (FRA), after a D-Day ceremony. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

D-Day veteran US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: American Cemetery, Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan, USN (ret.): Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, Captain Stephen Duermeyer and Penny Rhodes, Matron of Honor, pose for a group picture following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8)

Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan, USN (ret.): Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) ships sponsor (right), and Lieutenant Colonel Joanne Schilling, USMC (Ret.), matron of honor pose for a photograph in front of the reviewing stand at the official christening ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), (vessel not shown)

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) ships sponsor (right), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, SGT Hatcher stands and salutes during the sounding of "Taps"

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

The front entrance to the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), 29 Palms, California, Naval Hospital. The Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital rededication ceremony took place May 2nd, 2000, honoring Robert E. Bush (Not shown), MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer (RET) and Medal of Honor Recipient

The front entrance to the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Daniel Chavec, Usmc Release Status: ... More

CHIEF Of STAFF, Colonel J. A. Gillis III, (center), Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, and Guest Speaker Major Fredric Foz, USA, (right), (Ret.) lay a wreath to honor the POW/MIAs during the ceremony

CHIEF Of STAFF, Colonel J. A. Gillis III, (center), Marine Forces Paci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Smith State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michelle L. Saltsman, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Welders prepare to make the first marking cuts during the keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class Aegis guided missile destroyer USS MUSTIN (DDG 89). Present are Commander (CDR) Ann Philips, USN, PCO; Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry M. Mustin, USN (Ret), grandson of the ships namesake; James Ellis, sheet metal seam welder: Mark Broadus, welding work leaderman; and Zena Scott, welding work leaderman

Welders prepare to make the first marking cuts during the keel laying ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. Release Status: Rel... More

The participants in the official keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class Aegis guided missile destroyer USS MUSTIN (DDG 89) pose for a photograph. They are (left to right) Row 1 Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry M. Mustin, USN (Ret) and Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Thomas M. Mustin, USN (Ret) grandson of the ships namesake; Row 2 Jean Mustin, Ships Sponsor; Doug St. Denis, Ships Sponsor; Dale St. Denis, husband of Doug St. Denis; Commander (CDR) Ann Phillips, USN, PCO; Captain Philip Johnson, USN, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Pascagoula; Row 3 CDR Steve Metz, Aegis Area Commander/Destroyer Projector Officer; Dave Wright, President, Ingalls Shipbuilding; Mark Broadus, welding work leaderman...

The participants in the official keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The participants in the official keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class Aegis guided missile destroyer USS MUSTIN (DD... More

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) (Retired) Wayne Fisk (left) receives certificate of appreciation from USAF CMSGT David Hamil, Director of Enlisted Heritage Hall, at the dedication ceremony of Fisk Park, at Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB) - Gunter Annex, Alabama (AL). The park was formally known as Elephant Park before being renamed Fisk Park after CMSGT (Retired) Wayne L. Fisk. CMSGT (Ret) Fisk is the first director of the Enlisted Heritage Hall Research Institute located at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) (Retired) Wayne Fisk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gunter Annex, Maxwell Afb State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donna L. Burnett, CIV, USAF Release... More

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Cory Lovejoy, Charlie 1/27 Field Artillery (FA), Babenhausen Kaserne, Germany (DEU), presents World War II (WWII) veteran First Lieutenant (1LT) (Ret) Frank Hertzog, with an empty shell casing from a 75mm howitzer following the 21 gun salute during the US-sponsored ceremony at Utah Beach commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Cory Lovejoy, Charlie 1/27...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A statue is dedicated in honor of Brigadier General Robinson Risner (USAF, Ret.) during a ceremony at the US Air Force Academy. Risner was shot down over North Vietnam in 1965 and served as vice commander of the 4th Allied Prisoner of War Wing until he was repatriated in 1973

A statue is dedicated in honor of Brigadier General Robinson Risner (U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech, USN (ret.), speaks during a ceremony welcoming the nuclear-powered attack submarine ex-USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) back to its original home port. Zech is a former commanding officer of the NAUTILUS. The submarine will remain at the Submarine Force Library and Museum as a memorial

Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech, USN (ret.), speaks during a ceremony welco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joan Zopf Release St... More

Rear Admiral Charles F. Horne III, USN (Ret.), acts as principal speaker during the commissioning ceremony of the mine coutermeasure ship USS SENTRY (MCM 3)

Rear Admiral Charles F. Horne III, USN (Ret.), acts as principal speak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen L. Batiz Release Status: Released ... More

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF Admiral William J. Crowe, USN (Ret.) speaks during the dedication ceremony of the Vietnam Women's Memorial on the National Mall. The memorial is dedicated to the more than 265,000 women who served in the armed forces during the Vietnam conflict

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF Admiral William J. Crowe,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brett Bryan Release Status: Relea... More

Senator Terry Sanford (left), GEN. Henry H. Shelton (Center) and GEN. James J. Lindsay, USA (Ret) (right) at the official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Airborne and Special Operations Museum at Seay Field

Senator Terry Sanford (left), GEN. Henry H. Shelton (Center) and GEN. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Moody Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) ships sponsor, delivers special remarks to the crowd gathered for the official christening ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), (vessel not shown)

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) ships sponsor, delivers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Korean war veteran, Sergeant First Class (Ret) Modesto Cartagena, one of the highest decorated men of the conflict, during a ceremony being held at the US Army Reserve center in Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico, marking the presentation of a plaque honoring the bravery and sacrifice of all veterans of the Korean War. Much praise was given to members of the fighting 65th Infantry veterans, who were some of the most highly decorated soldiers of the Korean War

Korean war veteran, Sergeant First Class (Ret) Modesto Cartagena, one ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usarc Puerto Nuevo State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Lonn... More

Colonel (ret) Gail S. Halvorsen, the legendary "Candy Bomber" from the Berlin Airlift, speaks from his heart expressing the honor felt after the Air Force named their new Next Generation Small Loader (NGSL) 25k loader after him. The ceremony was held at Dover AFB on 19 June 2001, the test site for the new Halvorsen 25k loader. The Halvorsen has the highest reach of any loader with a height of 225 inches

Colonel (ret) Gail S. Halvorsen, the legendary "Candy Bomber" from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: William M. Plate Jr., C... More

At Arlington National Cemetery, Ethan, the son of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM's first reported American casualty, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Evander Earl Andrews, USAF, consoled by family friend and spokesman Major (MAJ) (ret.) Thomas Westall. MSGT Andrews, 36, Solon, Maine, was assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, as a heavy equipment operator. He died on October 10, 2001, in a forklift accident while building an airstrip in Aludeid, Qatar, in the Persian Gulf

At Arlington National Cemetery, Ethan, the son of Operation ENDURING F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Retired US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Janet Hicks (USA, ret.), former Commanding General (CG), USA Signal Command and Fort Gordon (USASC&FG), Fort Gordon, Georgia (GA), attaches a small American Flag to the wooden ßIn Memory of my Fallen Buddiesß cross to honor a female USA Soldier killed while training during the USASC&FG POW/MIA (Prisoner of War / Missing in Action) Ceremony. Standing behind MGEN Hicks (USA, ret.) is a former US Prisoner of War (POW) proudly wearing the burgundy ßLife Member, American Ex-Prisoners of Warß headgear

Retired US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Janet Hicks (USA, ret.), fo...

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

CAPT. Harry F. MacCall, chaplain, gives the invocation during the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS DEWERT (FFG-45). Standing behind him is (L-R) William Haggett, president and chief executive officer, Bath Iron Works Corp., Vice Adm. John D. Johnson, USN (Ret), Vice Adm. James A. Lyons Jr., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Plans, Policy and Operations, and Cmdr. Douglas Armstrong, commanding officer

CAPT. Harry F. MacCall, chaplain, gives the invocation during the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Judkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) John D. Johnson, USN (RET), speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS DEWERT (FFG 45). Standing beside him is Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Ronald C. Bogle, executive officer. Seated behind him is Commander (CDR) Douglas Armstrong, commanding officer

Vice Admiral (VADM) John D. Johnson, USN (RET), speaks during the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Judkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Guests of honor attending the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG 53) are, left to right: Mrs. Thomas Madden, Marion Hawes, Ruth Hawes Watson, sponsor, and Colonel Richard E. Hawes Jr., USMC (Ret). The ceremony is being held at Bath Iron Works Shipyard

Guests of honor attending the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carlos Drake, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

COL Mitchell Paige, USMC (Ret.), Medal of Honor recipient, presents a commemorative plaque to CMDR Johnson aboard the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48) during a ceremony at which the vessel is being dedicated to GEN Alexander A. Vandegrift, Medal of Honor recipient and 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps

COL Mitchell Paige, USMC (Ret.), Medal of Honor recipient, presents a ...

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

CHIEF of STAFF, Colonel J. A. Gillis III, USMC, and Guest Speaker Major Fredric Foz, USA, (Ret.) salute the POW/MIA wreath during the playing of Taps. Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, held a ceremony to commemorate POW/MIA Day

CHIEF of STAFF, Colonel J. A. Gillis III, USMC, and Guest Speaker Majo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Smith State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michelle L. Saltsman, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Italian Air Force Brigadier General (Ret) Formo Missarino (left) stands proudly with his wife Anna, family and guests during a ceremony where he was presented the Legion of Merit at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Legion of Merit was presented to the General, monday, and was signed by United States Secretary of Defense William Cohen. BGEN Missarino was the Aviano Airport Commander from July 1994 til September 1996 , and an intricle force behind the establishment of Aviano Air Base, Italy

Italian Air Force Brigadier General (Ret) Formo Missarino (left) stand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. Green, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Major General Reed Ernst, Deputy Commander Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Reserve Mobility and past commander of the 193rd Special Operations Wing signs the EC-130E Hercules number 63-7783 after a decommissioning ceremony as Colonel (ret) Nickolas Bereschak past commander of the 193rd Tactical Electronics Warfare Group watches. The aircraft is the first to be decommissioned as part of the units conversion to C-130J's

Major General Reed Ernst, Deputy Commander Special Operations Command ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Harrisburg International Airport State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Op... More

On his visit to Aviano Air Base Italy, United States Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, General Michael E. Ryan, (left), exchanges coins with retired CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Jim Flaschenriem. CMSGT (ret) Flaschenriem was one of the very first Air Force enlisted members to be promoted to the rank of CHIEF MASTER Sergeant. He held the record for nearly 40 years being the youngest promoted to CMSGT after just over 11 years time in service at the age of 31. He was invited to Aviano to be guest speaker for the base's annual SENIOR NCO Induction Ceremony, as well as to speak to new Air Force members at the First Term AIRMAN's Center

On his visit to Aviano Air Base Italy, United States Air Force CHIEF o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele... More

With Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Randy Withrow, (left) and General (Ret.) Robert Drolet, (right) CEO Lockheed Martin Corp, Major General Larry Dodgen, Commander, US Army Aviation and Missile Command, speaks prior to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paul L. Bolden Military Museum at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

With Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Randy Withrow, (left) and General (Ret....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Redstone Arsenal State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Harold Garner, CIV, USA Release Status: Rele... More

U.S. Navy CAPT. Scott Pollpeter (third from left), Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity, Norfolk, Va., cuts the ribbon at the Re-opening Ceremony of the Teen Recreation Center at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Nov. 3, 2006. Also participating in the Ceremony are from left-to-right: Teen Activities Coordinators Nancy Byrn and Kenny Parker; U.S. Navy (Ret.) CAPT. Robert A. Duetsch, Executive Director, Armed Services YMCA; and Susan Burns, Community Services Director. The Lincoln Housing Authority renovated the Teen Recreation Center and worked in partnership with Naval Support Activity Norfolk Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Armed forces YMCA to create a safe environment...

U.S. Navy CAPT. Scott Pollpeter (third from left), Commanding Officer,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Navy CAPT. Scott Pollpeter (third from left), Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity, Norfolk, Va., cuts the ribbon at ... More

Rear Adm. Eustine P. Rucci, commanding officer, Naval Regional Medical Center, makes his opening remarks at the ground breaking ceremony for the center. Rear Adm. Robert M. Garrick, U.S. Naval Reserve (Ret.), deputy counselor to the president and representing the secretary of the Navy, is seated behind him

Rear Adm. Eustine P. Rucci, commanding officer, Naval Regional Medical...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Guests of honor attending the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG 53) are, left to right: Mrs. Thomas Madden, Marion Hawes, Ruth Hawes Watson, sponsor, and Colonel Richard E. Hawes Jr., USMC (Ret). The ceremony is being held at Bath Iron Works Shipyard

Guests of honor attending the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carlos Drake, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

GEN. James J. Lindsay, USA (Ret) presents an award to COL Jack Tallerday at the official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Airborne and Special Operations Museum at Seay Field

GEN. James J. Lindsay, USA (Ret) presents an award to COL Jack Tallerd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobby Moody Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the brow of the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), at the conclusion of the official christening and launch ceremony for the vessel named for her late husband, a United Nations peacekeeper killed in action in Lebanon

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) breaks the traditional ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) poses for a photograph before the speakers platform at the official christening ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), (vessel not shown). Her deceased husband is the ship's namesake

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) poses for a photograph ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Mrs. Hatcher (Left, in red) is congratulated by US Senator Phil Gramm, Republican from Texas, after her husband received his Bronze Star

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Italian Air Force Brigadier General (Ret) Formo Missarino proudly wears the Legion of Merit during a ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Legion of Merit was presented to the Missarino, and was signed by United States Secretary of Defense William Cohen. BGEN Missarino was the Aviano Airport Commander from July 1994 til September 1996, and an intricle force behind the establishment of Aviano Air Base, Italy

Italian Air Force Brigadier General (Ret) Formo Missarino proudly wear...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. Green, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

The US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard carry the remains of US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) Howard W. Cannon (RET), at the Arlington National Cemetery, where he is being buried with full military honors. MGEN Cannon was a former senator to the state of Nevada

The US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard carry the remains of US Air Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian M. Boisvert, USAF Rel... More

The remains of US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Robert J. Sanderson (Ret.) are committed to the sea during a Burial At Sea Ceremony onboard the USN NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The Truman is currently undergoing sea trials after completing a six month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA)

The remains of US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Robert J. Sanderson (Ret....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jose L. Barrientos Jr, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

Shot of a sign bearing the new name for the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Naval Hospital. Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital. The rededication ceremony took place May 2, 2000 Honoring Robert E. Bush, MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer (RET) and Medal Of Honor Recipient. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0105315 or search 000502M3747C002)

Shot of a sign bearing the new name for the Marine Corps Air-Ground Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Daniel Chavec, Usmc Release ... More

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