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A US Navy (USN) reinterment ceremony in honor of SEAMAN Second Class (S2C) Warren Hickock, a Pearl Harbor Sailor who was killed in action on December 7th, 1941, and was finally laid to rest at Punchbowl, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Previously an unknown Sailor listed as Unknown for more than 65 years, until recently

A US Navy (USN) reinterment ceremony in honor of SEAMAN Second Class (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Steve Norburg, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A sailor checks to see that a candidate is securely strapped into an ejection seat simulator at Aviation Officer Candidate School

A sailor checks to see that a candidate is securely strapped into an e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jim Bryant Release Status: R... More

A U.S. sailor sits on the side of a utility landing craft approaching the pier. The LCU is being used to assist in the evacuation of approximately 600 Americans and third nation personnel from Beirut

A U.S. sailor sits on the side of a utility landing craft approaching ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Juniyah Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor walks to his quarters at Naval Station, Long Beach. All Hands - May 1983

A sailor walks to his quarters at Naval Station, Long Beach. All Hands...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 S. A. Brennan Release Status: Released to P... More

A sailor relaxes in his room at Calabro Hall, the unaccompanied housing section of the Paradise housing complex

A sailor relaxes in his room at Calabro Hall, the unaccompanied housin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, La Maddalena Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Lange Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A sailor shops in the Navy Exchange at Santo Stefano, an island between the Sardinian coastal town of Palau and the island of La Maddalena. The exchange serves military personnel from Naval Station Maddalena, who must use a ferry to get to the island

A sailor shops in the Navy Exchange at Santo Stefano, an island betwee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Santo Stefano Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Lange Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor checks for explosive gases aboard the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) during a drill conducted by the Fleet Training Group

A sailor checks for explosive gases aboard the guided missile frigate ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gary Hopkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A sailor receives a welcome home hug upon his return to home port after 11 months at sea aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62)

A sailor receives a welcome home hug upon his return to home port afte...

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

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

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

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

A sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) looks down at the guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24), underway alongside

A sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) looks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Milton Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A crewman aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) inspects the identification card of a sailor leaving the ship on liberty

A crewman aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Fred J. Klinkenberger Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

The tattooed arm of a sailor - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

The tattooed arm of a sailor - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Perry E. Thorsvik Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The tattooed arms of a sailor - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

The tattooed arms of a sailor - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Perry E. Thorsvik Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A child at the Hogar Cristiano Orphanage models a sailor's cap during a three-day visit by crew members from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) to perform civic action work

A child at the Hogar Cristiano Orphanage models a sailor's cap during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Puntarenas Country: Costa Rica (CRI) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 J. Alan Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A sailor uses a Wang word processor at the Atlantic Fleet Audio Visual Command office

A sailor uses a Wang word processor at the Atlantic Fleet Audio Visual...

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

A sailor from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) greets a loved one upon the ship's return to port from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

A sailor from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) greets a loved...

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

A sailor greets a loved one upon his return to port aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60). The ship has just returned from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

A sailor greets a loved one upon his return to port aboard the aircraf...

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

A sailor chips paint off the reel of a SQR-15 towed array sonar aboard the frigate USS MCCLOY (FF 1038)

A sailor chips paint off the reel of a SQR-15 towed array sonar aboard...

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

A Chinese sailor watches as US Navy (USN) ships arrive for the first visit to China in 40 years

A Chinese sailor watches as US Navy (USN) ships arrive for the first v...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Charles L. Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

While on duty at the station hospital, Hospital Corpsman Joshua Alvarez immobilizes an injured sailor's head and neck with a cervical collar

While on duty at the station hospital, Hospital Corpsman Joshua Alvare...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tammy Meshell Release Status: Re... More

A sailor's image is reflected on the face of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial

A sailor's image is reflected on the face of the Vietnam Veterans' Mem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

A Navy ceremonial guard unveils The Lone Sailor statue during the dedication ceremonies for the US Navy Memorial. The seven-foot bronze statue is a composite of the US Navy bluejacket of the past, present and future and is molded with artifacts from eight US Navy ships: the iron-clad steamer USS RANGER, frigates USS CONSTITUTION and USS CONSTELLATION, steamer USS HARTFORD, battleship USS MAINE (BB 2), light cruiser USS BILOXI (CL 80), aircraft carrier USS HANCOCK (CV 19) and the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21)

A Navy ceremonial guard unveils The Lone Sailor statue during the dedi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi Release Status: Relea... More

A sailor stands watch next to an M2 .50 caliber machine gun as another Sailor fishes from the rail beside him aboard a US Navy ship on duty in the gulf

A sailor stands watch next to an M2 .50 caliber machine gun as another...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor raises a signal flag aboard the guided missile cruiser USS WAINWRIGHT (CG 28)

A sailor raises a signal flag aboard the guided missile cruiser USS WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wainwright (CG 28) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor checks a fire extinguisher in a passageway aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A sailor checks a fire extinguisher in a passageway aboard the nuclear...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary P. Bonaccorso Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A Sailor aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) sends a message to another ship with a signal light during minesweeping operations

A Sailor aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) sends a mes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Patrick E. Winter, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A sailor demonstrates the proper deployment and use of the 8-minute emergency survival support device (SSD).  Note:  Fourth view in a series of five

A sailor demonstrates the proper deployment and use of the 8-minute em...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MAJ. Beard and SGT. Vandenberg, members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, apply burn medication to SEAMAN Apprentice Wayne Smith aboard a 438th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft which is transporting the sailor to Germany for further treatment. Smith was one of four crewmen who were seriously injured when the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine while operating in the Persian Gulf

MAJ. Beard and SGT. Vandenberg, members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Douglas K. Lingefelt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MAJ. Beard, a member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and MAJ Gilliam, a member of the Wiesbaden Hospital staff, change dressings for PETTY Officer 3rd Class David Burbine. The sailor, who is being transported to Germany aboard a 438th Military Airlift Win g C-141B Starlifter aircraft for further treatment, was one of four crewmen en who were seriously injured when the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine while operating in the Persian Gulf

MAJ. Beard, a member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Douglas K. Lingefelt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A female sailor watches as a shipmate inspects a life preserver in a whale boat aboard the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42)

A female sailor watches as a shipmate inspects a life preserver in a w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor inspects the SPS-49 air-research radar antenna aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) while the ship is in dry dock for temporary repairs. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A sailor inspects the SPS-49 air-research radar antenna aboard the gui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor looks over the railing at the guided missile destroyer USS TATTNALL (DDG-19). The TATTNALL is among eight ships here participating in Navy Appreciation Week sponsored by the Navy League

A sailor looks over the railing at the guided missile destroyer USS TA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 J. Alan Elliott Release Status: Released ... More

A sailor briefs visitors on bridge operations aboard the guided missile destroyer USS TATTNALL (DDG-19). The TATTNALL is among eight ships here participating in Navy Appreciation Week sponsored by the Navy League

A sailor briefs visitors on bridge operations aboard the guided missil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 J. Alan Elliott Release Status: Released ... More

A Sailor operates a grinding wheel aboard the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69).  The ship is undergoing a six-month selected restricted availability at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

A Sailor operates a grinding wheel aboard the Nuclear-Powered Aircraft...

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

A sailor on the pier hauls in on a mooring line from a large harbor tug (YTB)

A sailor on the pier hauls in on a mooring line from a large harbor tu...

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

A sailor on the bridge of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) looks out onto Pier 1 and some of the facilities under construction at the station. The TICONDEROGA is in the city for Fleet Week

A sailor on the bridge of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ed Bailey Release Status: Releas... More

A Chinese Sailor stands on the pier beneath the Seventh Fleet flagship US Navy (USN) USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) while many BLUE RIDGE crew members survey the harbor area from above.  The BLUE RIDGE, the Guided Missile Cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG 60) are arriving in Shanghai for a four-day goodwill visit

A Chinese Sailor stands on the pier beneath the Seventh Fleet flagship...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A sailor prepares to aim an M-1911 .45-caliber pistol during a security drill aboard the frigate USS Hepburn (FF-1055), part of PACEX '89

A sailor prepares to aim an M-1911 .45-caliber pistol during a securit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A sailor from the frigate USS BAGLEY (FF 1069) carries boxes of produce aboard his ship at the beginning of PACEX '89

A sailor from the frigate USS BAGLEY (FF 1069) carries boxes of produc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A sailor handles a line on the guided missile frigate USS JOHN H. SIDES (FFG 14) during PACEX '89

A sailor handles a line on the guided missile frigate USS JOHN H. SIDE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS John H. Sides (FFG 14) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 J. Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) operates a signal searchlight during underway replenishment during PACEX '89

A sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) operate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Nac) Wilcox Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A sailor pilots a small craft during rescue efforts following a major earthquake that devastated the San Francisco area on October 17

A sailor pilots a small craft during rescue efforts following a major ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dale Anderson Release Status: Released t... More

A sailor carries a box from the back of a C-2A Greyhound aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A sailor carries a box from the back of a C-2A Greyhound aircraft on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Cole Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A dental officer and his assistant remove a sailor's wisdom teeth aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during FLEET EXT '90

A dental officer and his assistant remove a sailor's wisdom teeth aboa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A sailor aboard the Dutch frigate HR MS CALLENBURGH (F-808) uses signal flags to relay a meassage to the frigate HR MS BANCKERT (F-810) during FLEET EX 1-90

A sailor aboard the Dutch frigate HR MS CALLENBURGH (F-808) uses signa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public... More

A sailor takes a break to look at the starboard side screw on the underside of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

A sailor takes a break to look at the starboard side screw on the unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to P... More

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Mark Davis, "Sailor of the Year" for the medium auxiliary floating dry dock SUSTAIN (AFDM-7), uses a voltage tester to check a generator

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Mark Davis, "Sailor of the Year" for the ...

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

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Mark Davis, "Sailor of the Year" for the medium auxiliary floating dry dock SUSTAIN (AFDM-7), rewires a control box

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Mark Davis, "Sailor of the Year" for the ...

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

A Soviet sailor and an officer stand on either side of a United States Navy chief petty officer in front of an Anti-submarine Squadron 41 (VS-41) S-3A Viking aircraft. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

A Soviet sailor and an officer stand on either side of a United States...

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: PH3 James Davis Release St... More

Kathi Weiss, a civilian visitor, stands on the pier beside a Soviet sailor following the arrival of three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. The ships have come to San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

Kathi Weiss, a civilian visitor, stands on the pier beside a Soviet sa...

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: PH2 Ken Robinson Release Stat... More

An American sailor assists with evening colors aboard a Soviet naval vessel. Two US Navy ships, the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) have come to Vladivostok for a four-day goodwill visit

An American sailor assists with evening colors aboard a Soviet naval v...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Lieutenant Commander James Newacheck, an optometrist with the Submarine Medical Research Lab, checks a sailor's vision

Lieutenant Commander James Newacheck, an optometrist with the Submarin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Robert Wagner Release S... More

A member of a repair party gets some assistance from a fellow sailor in removing his oxygen breathing apparatus (OBA) near the conclusion of a firefighting drill in the reactor spaces aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72)

A member of a repair party gets some assistance from a fellow sailor i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor cleans a piece of equipment in the magazine of one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61)

A sailor cleans a piece of equipment in the magazine of one of the Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Sw) Robert A. Sabo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor returning from Operation Desert Storm is greeted by his wife

A sailor returning from Operation Desert Storm is greeted by his wife

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

As his audience looks on, a sailor tries to finish a hole on the makeshift nine-hole golf course known as the "Feeble Beach Golf Club" at Fleet Hospital 15. The hospital was established to support Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

As his audience looks on, a sailor tries to finish a hole on the makes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Several HY-2 Silkworm anti-ship missiles left behind by retreating Iraqi troops sit in a warehouse following Operation Desert Storm. The missile in the foreground has been written upon by a sailor from Detachment 51, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit One

Several HY-2 Silkworm anti-ship missiles left behind by retreating Ira...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait(KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A sailor manning the No. 3 repair locker during a damage control drill aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor manning the No. 3 repair locker during a damage control drill...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A sailor listens to a tape as he dusts the bulkhead fixtures in a passageway aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor listens to a tape as he dusts the bulkhead fixtures in a pass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A sailor from the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) holds his infant son after being reunited with his family on the pier. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) holds ...

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

A sailor is reunited with his family following arrival in port aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2). The vessel is returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor is reunited with his family following arrival in port aboard ...

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

A sailor from the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) is reunited with his family following the vessel's return from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) is reuni...

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

A sailor from the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) is reunited with his family following the vessel's arrival in port. The ACADIA has returned to San Diego following deployment in the Persian Gulf region during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm

A sailor from the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) is reunited with...

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

A sailor from the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) is reunited with his family following the vessel's arrival in port. The ACADIA has returned to San Diego following deployment in the Persian Gulf region during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm

A sailor from the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) is reunited with...

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

A sailor from the guided missile frigate USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) is reunited with his family following the vessel's arrival in port. The TISDALE has returned to San Diego after being deployed in the Western Pacific

A sailor from the guided missile frigate USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27...

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: JO1(Aw) Joseph F. Lancaster R... More

A sailor from the repair ship USS JASON (AR-8) is reunited with a loved one following the vessel's arrival in port. The JASON has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the repair ship USS JASON (AR-8) is reunited with a love...

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

A sailor holds his child after arriving in port aboard the repair ship USS JASON (AR-8). The vessel has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor holds his child after arriving in port aboard the repair ship...

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

A sailor from the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) sits on the pier with his family shortly after the ship's arrival in port. The VALLEY FORGE has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A sailor from the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) sits...

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

A sailor from the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) is reunited with his family following the vessel's return to port. The TRIPOLI suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine on February 18, 1991 while patrolling in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The vessel underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego

A sailor from the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) is reun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Aw) Jo... More

A sailor holds onto the harness as a fellow crew member paints draft markings on the hull of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN-723)

A sailor holds onto the harness as a fellow crew member paints draft m...

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

A sailor stands beside an anchor chain aboard the decommissioned battleship WISCONSIN (BB-64) as the ship is prepared for towing. The WISCONSIN will be towed to Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A sailor stands beside an anchor chain aboard the decommissioned battl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rodney A. Green Release Statu... More

A sailor at Bath Iron Works Shipyard salutes during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53), standing in the ways in the background.

A sailor at Bath Iron Works Shipyard salutes during the christening an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen Walker Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A sailor aboard the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191) studies his surroundings with the ship's binoculars at dusk. The vessel is in the region as part of a civic action program

A sailor aboard the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191) studies hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pohnpei Country: Micronesia Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jon Hockersmith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A sailor practices his marlinspike seamanship by braiding the end of a synthetic-fiber line faked on the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994)

A sailor practices his marlinspike seamanship by braiding the end of a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS James Brown Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor Green Shirt carries a LOX (Liquid Oxygen) tank past a USN SH-3H Sea King on the deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

A US Navy (USN) Sailor Green Shirt carries a LOX (Liquid Oxygen) tank ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Degner, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) Sailor give the "take it up" signal as the USN A-6E Intruder, takes a ride on the elevator up to the deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

A US Navy (USN) Sailor give the "take it up" signal as the USN A-6E In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Degner, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A member of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team 3 supervises as a Kuwaiti sailor practices with a metal detector. Members of EOD Team 3 are holding a class for Kuwaiti navy EOD personnel during Eager Express '92

A member of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team 3 supervises as a K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER EXPRESS '92 Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dewayne Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A Chilean sailor holds the U.S. flag as the U.S. Navy honors Chilean war heroes during a ceremony taking place as part of Exercise Unitas XXXIII. Unitas is a five-month-long joint exercise conducted by the U.S. Navy and the navies of various South American countries

A Chilean sailor holds the U.S. flag as the U.S. Navy honors Chilean w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXIII Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carlos Drake Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A sailor speaks to foreign military personnel touring the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) duirng exercise BALTOPS '93. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

A sailor speaks to foreign military personnel touring the destroyer US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A sailor climbs into a survival raft floating alongside the Polish salvage ship PIAST (281) as part of a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A sailor climbs into a survival raft floating alongside the Polish sal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Navy Counselor First Class (NC-1) Cheryl Ann Cassarella is shown providing a sailor with career information. PETTY Officer Cassarella will become one of 59 other Navy women who break new ground as they embark on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) as the first Navy women permanently assigned to a combatant ship. In all, about 500 women will join the crew of the Norfolk-based carrier by the time it deploys in the late Fall of 1994

Navy Counselor First Class (NC-1) Cheryl Ann Cassarella is shown provi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James M. Williams Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A sailor hauls down the Union Jack from the bow flag staff of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Staten island en route to the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion in Europe

A sailor hauls down the Union Jack from the bow flag staff of the guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A damage control petty officer straps a "wounded" sailor down in sick bay during a damage control and fire fighting drill on board the guided missile cruiser USS PORT ROYAL (CG-73). The ship and her crew went to sea off Hawaii and are performing numerous fire drills in preparation for next month's operational propulsion plant exam (OPPE)

A damage control petty officer straps a "wounded" sailor down in sick ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Scott Runyan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Sailor assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) on board the US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) prepares an engine for evaluation in the aft engine test cell, during flight operations. An A-6 Intruder aircraft assigned to the "Sunday Punchers" of Attack Squadron Seven Five (VA 75) makes a final approach during an arrested landing, in the background. Enterprise is participating in the Combined Joint Task Force Exercise (CJTFX) '96, as part of a multinational force of over 50,000 Soldiers, Sailors, AIRMAN and Marines from Canada, Britain and the United States

A Sailor assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CJTFX '96 Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: Mike Corrado, USN CIV. Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A man dressed as Santa Claus gives treats to a US Navy Sailor and family members at Naval Base San Diego, CA. This is part of a celebration honoring the US Navy Attack Submarine USS POGY (SSN 647) part of Operation SCIENTIFIC EXERCISE 96, which spent 50 days underneath the arctic ice cap during a 93-day planned deployment

A man dressed as Santa Claus gives treats to a US Navy Sailor and fami...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SCIENTIFIC EXERCISE 96 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

A sailor operates the controls that create the simulated leak series in the submarine training facility at the Groton Sub Base

A sailor operates the controls that create the simulated leak series i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael Flynn Release St... More

A sailor from the Peoples Republic of China mans the rails as his ship pulls in for a historic visit to San Diego, California. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers HARBIN and ZHUHAIi, and the supply ship NANCANG will moor next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64), at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days

A sailor from the Peoples Republic of China mans the rails as his ship...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza, Jr. Release Status: Released to... More

A US Navy Sailor aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), guides Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-44) into the well deck of the ship to pick up Marines (Not shown) during an amphibious landing operation off the coast of Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A US Navy Sailor aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Between long hours of drills and watches during exercise RIMPAC 98, CDR Scott Van Buskirk (right), Commanding Officer of the Los Angeles class USS PASADENA (SSN 752), presents a sailor with a certificate congratulating him for a job well done

Between long hours of drills and watches during exercise RIMPAC 98, CD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Sigur Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Fresh Air" CATEGORY: Feature PLACE: Honorable Mention Feature CAPTION INFORMATION: A female sailor on board the USS Enterprise enjoys the fresh morning air as the ship makes its way towards Naval Station Norfolk. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00012

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Fresh Air" CATEG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor gives the signal to advance on to the catapult shuttle for launch on the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65)

A sailor gives the signal to advance on to the catapult shuttle for la...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Karl L. Peters, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A sailor from the USS Arctic (AOE 8) (not shown) helps attach supplies to the bottom of a CH-46E "Sea Knight" during an underway replenishment with the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). ROOSEVELT and it's embarked air wing are participating in air strikes over the former Yugoslavia in support of the NATO Operation Allied Force

A sailor from the USS Arctic (AOE 8) (not shown) helps attach supplies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Grasso Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

US Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class James Kyne works with a Chilean sailor aboard the Chilean flagship BLANCO ENCALADA (DLH 15) in Valparaiso, Chile, installing a data link as part of Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. US, Canadian and Chilean forces will be working together on training exercises off the coast of South America through July

US Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class James Kyne works with a Chile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: Blanco Encalada (DLH 15) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chris Desmond, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

A Chilean sailor visits the ship's store aboard USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) buy ships souvenirs such as lighters and ballcaps while in the port city of Antofagasta, Chile, during Exercise TEAMORK SOUTH '99

A Chilean sailor visits the ship's store aboard USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Reuben James (FFG 57) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chris Desmond, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

From a C-141 Starlifter, medical staff prepare to transport returning sailor's from the Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer USS COLE (DDG 67) to the Portsmouth Naval Hospital

From a C-141 Starlifter, medical staff prepare to transport returning ...

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

Disembarking from a United States Air Force (USAF) C-141 Starlifter from Germany, medical staff transport injured Sailor's from the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS COLE (DDG 67) to the Portsmouth Naval Hospital

Disembarking from a United States Air Force (USAF) C-141 Starlifter fr...

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

Norfolk sailor's along with friends and relatives gather on a roof top to welcome home the returning sailor's from the Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer USS COLE (DDG 67)

Norfolk sailor's along with friends and relatives gather on a roof top...

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

A US Navy (USN) Sailor stands the gangway watch for the LOS ANGELES CLASS; Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700), while the sub is docked at the Naval Submarine Support Facility, (Submarine Base) New London, Connecticut

A US Navy (USN) Sailor stands the gangway watch for the LOS ANGELES CL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NSSF Scene Camera Op... More

A US Marine Corps Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) discusses beach assault tactics with a US Navy (USN) Sailor while conducting beach assault training during combined Exercises Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration/Foal Eagle 2002 (RSOI/FE 02). RSOI is an annual combined/Joint Command Post Exercise held by Combined Forces Command, Republic of Korea and US Forces Commanders to train and evaluate command capabilities to receive US forces from bases outside of Korea. Foal Eagle is a Counter Infiltration Field Training Exercise. 2002 marks the first time that the two major exercises have been conducted simultaneously

A US Marine Corps Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RSOI/FE 02 Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC Scene Camera Operator: J... More

Russian Navy Admiral (ADM) Viktor Dmitrievich Fedorov (right), Commander, Russian Navy Pacific Fleet, listens a US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned aboard the USN LOS ANGELES CLASS: Attack Submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721), explains the workings of a Thermal Imager Fire Detection Device, during the Admirals visit aboard ship at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI)

Russian Navy Admiral (ADM) Viktor Dmitrievich Fedorov (right), Command...

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

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