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Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Based voluntary organizations meet with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate(c), Director of Faith Based & Community Affairs, David Myer(L) and Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech (r) at the Second Harvest Food Bank to discuss how volunteer organizations can better partner with FEMA to provide coordinated assistance to disaster survivors. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Ba...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Visits Second Harvest Food Bank in Tennessee Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Based voluntar... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Clarksville, Tenn. , May 12, 2010 -- Austin Peay University and the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce host a "Flood Expo" for flood survivors to get direct support and information from State, Local and Federal partners. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. FEMA/David Fine

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Clarksville, Tenn. , May 12, 2010 -- Austin ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood Survivor Expo in Tennessee Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Clarksville, Tenn. , May 12, 2010 -- Austin Peay University and the Clarksville Chamber o... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Residents and volunteers are removing household materials, furnishings and possessions that may contain molds or mildew after being saturated by dirty flood waters. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Residents a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents clean up their property after the storm in Tennessee Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Residents and volunteers a... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- Public assistance information and applications are given to city and county officials to file for FEMA public assistance on projects in their communities. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- Public as...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Cost Manual Cover Production Date: 06/01/2010 Caption: Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- Public assistance information and applications are ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech speaks with volunteers in Bordeaux (Nashville) about their efforts to assist flood survivors. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- FEMA Feder...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials in Tennessee Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech speaks with... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors, assigned to the Navy Band Great Lakes Parade Band, march in a parade, during the Veishea Celebration, held at Iowa State University, in Ames Iowa (IA). The Veishea Celebration, first held in 1922, is the oldest and largest fully student-run celebration in the country. Thousands of spectators showed up to line the streets for this year parade, while thousands more watched from home

US Navy (USN) Sailors, assigned to the Navy Band Great Lakes Parade Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ames State: Iowa (IA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 David J. Carter, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Packages of thousands of film and other photographic media is packed into vans in the big job of clearing the film storage vaults that must be demolished to make room for Defense Audiovisual Agency, which is consolidating the audiovisual functions of the four services and moving them together under one roof

Packages of thousands of film and other photographic media is packed i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

Led by Marine STAFF SGT. T.J. Lewnes, a group of Kurdish men crosses a field while touring a refugee camp near Zakhu, Iraq. U.S. and allied troops established the camp as part of Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm

Led by Marine STAFF SGT. T.J. Lewnes, a group of Kurdish men crosses a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

An aerial view of a Kurdish village near the Turkey-Iraq border. Thousands of Kurds fled into Turkey after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm. Troops from the U.S. and other nations are working at the Kurdish refugee camps to distribute aid and prepare the refugees for a move to organized camps within Iraq as part of Operation Provide Comfort

An aerial view of a Kurdish village near the Turkey-Iraq border. Thous...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Kurdish men carry support poles across a field as they help to erect additional tents at a refugee camp near Zakhu, Iraq. U.S. and allied troops established the camp as part of Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm

Kurdish men carry support poles across a field as they help to erect a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Kurdish men sit in the grass to listen to a briefing at a refugee camp near Zakhu, Iraq. U.S. and allied troops established the camp as part of Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm

Kurdish men sit in the grass to listen to a briefing at a refugee camp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Kurdish men gather support poles to erect additional tents at a refugee camp near Zakhu, Iraq. U.S. and allied troops established the camp as part of Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm

Kurdish men gather support poles to erect additional tents at a refuge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Kurdish men at a refugee camp near the Turkey-Iraq border gather outside a barbed-wire enclosure to pick up food for their families. Thousands of Kurds fled into Turkey after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm. Troops from the U.S. and other nations have come to the camp to distribute aid and prepare the refugees for a move to organized camps within Iraq as part of Operation Provide Comfort

Kurdish men at a refugee camp near the Turkey-Iraq border gather outsi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Base: Iskenderun Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Releas... More

Kurdish women collect water from a stream at a refugee camp near Turkey's border with Iraq. The camps were established by the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes in northern Iraq to escape Iraqi government forces. Troops from the U.S. and other nations have come to the camps to distribute aid and prepare the refugees for a move to organized camps within Iraq as part of Operation Provide Comfort

Kurdish women collect water from a stream at a refugee camp near Turke...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN April Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

PETTY Officer Tom Tucker (EWSN) stands guard duty over Cubans, who are attempting to flee their country, aboard USS GALLERY (FFG-26). He is one of thousands of Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, AIRMAN as well as Coastguardsmen serving in Operation Sea Signal

PETTY Officer Tom Tucker (EWSN) stands guard duty over Cubans, who are...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL V Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alexander C. Hicks, Jr. Rele... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Lynn Cruise of the 319th Communications Sqadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, helps a flood victim make a telephone call at a 3-Bay hangar at Grand Forks AFB. The hangars are used as temporarily housing for thousands of Grand Forks residents

SENIOR AIRMAN Lynn Cruise of the 319th Communications Sqadron, Grand F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Raheem Moore, USAF Releas... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Those We Help" CATEGORY: Picture Story PLACE: First Place Picture Story CAPTION INFORMATION: After Turkey's devastating earthquake that killed thousands of people last year, the American military assisted in recovery efforts. Sailors from ships worked side by side with Marines and Airmen in setting up tents, distributing food and giving medical care. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00031

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Those We Help" C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 17th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, arriving from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, offloads U. S. Army Task Force Hawk equipment at Rinas Airport, Tirana, Albania, the base camp for members of Operation Sustain Hope. A left side front view of an eight-wheeled K-loader is seen at the rear entrance of the C-17. Sustain Hope is a combined NATO and joint U.S. military humanitarian relief effort in conjunction with civilian relief agencies. Sustain Hope is bringing relief to thousands of refugees (not shown) in Albania and Macedonia displaced by the current unrest in the region of Kosovo, Yugoslavia

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 17th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Rinas State: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chris Steffen Release Status: Rel... More

Air Force Joint Task Force, Operation Allied Harbor, and NATO Operation Allied Force in conjunction with civilian relief agencies bring humanitarian relief to thousands of refugees (not shown) in Albania and Macedonia displaced by the current unrest in the region of Kosovo, Yugoslavia

Air Force Joint Task Force, Operation Allied Harbor, and NATO Operatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chris Steffen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An aerial of a refugee camp near Kukes, Albania, from an MH-53E from HM-15. HM-15 is currently embarked on the Amphibious Assault ship, USS INCHON, (MCS 12) (not shown), USS INCHON which is operating in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea, supporting Operation Sustain Hope, a joint, combined NATO and U.S. military humanitarian relief effort in conjunction with civilian relief agencies. Operation Sustain Hope is bringing relief to thousands of refugees created from the recent unrest in the Kosovo region

An aerial of a refugee camp near Kukes, Albania, from an MH-53E from H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Kukes Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw) Brian Mcfadden Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Valley City, N. D. , April 13, 2009 -- Teachers, high school and college students, and community members join to make thousands of sandbags. Stopping the Sheyenne River from flooding Valley City April 14 is their goal. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Valley City, N. D. , April 13, 2009 -- Teach...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents prepare sand bags in North Dakota Production Date: 04/13/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 13, 2009 -- Teachers, high school and college stude... More

Lon B. Anderson looks over his shoulder during a flight near Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina in his Long EZ aircraft. Anderson performs an aerobatic routine in the aircraft, which was not designed for aerobatics, in front of thousands nationwide

Lon B. Anderson looks over his shoulder during a flight near Shaw Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis, USAF Release St... More

Retired GUNNERY Sergeant Henry W. Andrasovsky, right, and friend at the 50th Anniversary Chosin Reservior Campaign, Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, CA. This fierce, bloody battle resulted in 15,000 allied casulties (most of them men of the 1ST Marine Division). 2,500 were killed in action, 5,000 were wounded in action, and 7,500 suffered severe frostbite and cold injuries. The enemy forces sustained 40,000 dead and thousands more were down with wounds and frostbite

Retired GUNNERY Sergeant Henry W. Andrasovsky, right, and friend at th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brent T. Harvey, Usmc Release Status: ... More

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on September 14, 2001, for the victims and the families of the terrorist attacks in the United States. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the ildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The base is in Force Protection Condition Charlie (FP CON Charlie) with barriers preventing ready access to critical...

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join toge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany join together in a world-wide three minute moment of silence on Sep... More

German and American Flags fly at half-staff outside Wing Headquarters on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in memory of the victims back home. After apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, killing themselves, the passengers, and thousands on the ground

German and American Flags fly at half-staff outside Wing Headquarters ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heathe... More

After marching from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September 14, 2001, German citizens place wreathes, flowers, and candles, as a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

After marching from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenheath, UK, listens to a flurry of questions from the media at the Eagles' Landing. The news conference held to inform the local population on the current operations at the base in light of the recent terrorist attacks against the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. All bases worldwide are on the highest states of alert,...

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Commander, RAF Lakenheath, UK, listens to a flurry of questions from the media ... More

With stepped up security, a 48th Security Forces member inspects the undercarriage of a vehicle before granting it permission to enter RAF Lakenheath, UK. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Security is always foremost at RAF Lakenheath, but security is even tighter to prevent another occurrence of the tragedies that struck New York and Washington D.C

With stepped up security, a 48th Security Forces member inspects the u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

At the retreat ceremony, SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard member, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, lowers the flag from the pole after flying at half-staff since September 11, 2001. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Starting Sept. 22, 2001 the flag will be displayed at full staff

At the retreat ceremony, SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

A Kingsley Field Airport fireman watches as donations as dropped into a firemans boot. The donations are for the families of the firemen killed in the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001. The collapse due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the buildings; killing all in the planes and thousands in the building

A Kingsley Field Airport fireman watches as donations as dropped into ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kingsley Field State: Oregon (OR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jennifer Boe... More

With the flags at half-mast in Liberty Circle at RAF Lakenheath Norman Taflinger, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, stands in somber silence during the three-minute silence in honor of those that lost their lives during the terrorist attack. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The silence observed all over the United Kingdom, where daily lives stopped for three minutes, to pay respect to the fallen

With the flags at half-mast in Liberty Circle at RAF Lakenheath Norman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Gr... More

Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE members of the 105th Airlift Wing (AW) gathered in the Dining Facility at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York. Deploying members of the 105th Airlift Wings third rotation deployment to World Trade Center (WTC) collapse site areas proudly display energy snack packages made by Wallkill Middle School Seventh Graders, in the hamlet of Wallkill, New York. Guard personnel will assist in relief efforts provided by New York National Guard. The collapse of the WTC was due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the buildings; killing all in the planes and thousands in the building. In response, President George W. Bush ...

Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE members of the 105th Airlif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE members of the 105th Airlift Wing (AW) gathered in the Dining Facility at Stewart Ai... More

Wayne Newton,"Mr. Las Vegas,"Chairman of the USO Celebrity Circle and Bo Derek perform for Aviano Air Base spectators at the USO Holiday Tour 2001 show. The USO produces at least 20 overseas entertainment tours each year, reaching tens of thousands of service men and women. Well-known entertainers volunteer their time to perform morale-boosting shows for US military personnel stationed overseas

Wayne Newton,"Mr. Las Vegas,"Chairman of the USO Celebrity Circle and ...

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: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (AD), Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY), place morale calls at a phone bank in a temporary terminal at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, during a stop over on their way home. Thousands of soldiers are transiting through for a large-scale Army troop changeover

US Army (USA) Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (AD), Fort Cam...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Dallas D. Edwards, USAF Release Statu... More

Thousands of well wishers watch as a Joint Military Honor Guard marches onto the Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), Maryland (MD), flight line to receive former US President Ronald Reagan's casket to load onto Air Force One following the state funeral service at the National Cathedral, Washington, DC. President Reagan was flown to the Nation's Capitol on June 9 following his death on June 5. He was carried to the Capitol, on a century old horse drawn caisson, where he lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda until today's state funeral. President Reagan's remains will be flown to Simi Valley, California (CA) for a private sunset burial

Thousands of well wishers watch as a Joint Military Honor Guard marche...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Msgt Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Statu... More

A view showing the damage to the Ocean Springs Bridge on Highway 90 between Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi (MS), resulting from Hurricane Katrina. The category-4 hurricane battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power, and hundreds of thousands homeless

A view showing the damage to the Ocean Springs Bridge on Highway 90 be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ocean Springs State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

A home for sale sign stands in front of the scattered debris that was once a beachside home in Biloxi, Mississippi (MS), following Hurricane Katrina a category-4 hurricane that battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power, and hundreds of thousands homeless

A home for sale sign stands in front of the scattered debris that was ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Shaun Withers, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

This road sign located on Dauphin Island, Alabama (AL) reveals the extent of the damaged caused after Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power, and hundreds of thousands homeless

This road sign located on Dauphin Island, Alabama (AL) reveals the ext...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dauphin Island State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James Bowman, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, September 3, 2005 - A member of the Texas Disaster Medical Assistance Team #4 guides recent evacuees from the floodwaters left behind by Hurricane Katrina across the tarmack and to the terminal at Louis Armstrong Airport. Thousands of stranded people are being airlifted by helicopter from the city to the airport. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, September 3, 2005 - A member of the T...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A view showing the damage to the riverboat Palace Casino located in Biloxi, Mississippi (MS), resulting from Hurricane Katrina after the category-4 hurricane battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power, and hundreds of thousands homeless

A view showing the damage to the riverboat Palace Casino located in Bi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 823rd Red Horse Squadron (RHS), aid in the cleanup effort at Kessler Air Force Base (AFB), Mississippi (MS), after Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power and hundreds of thousands homeless

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 823rd Red Horse Squadron (R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Rele... More

US National Guard Soldiers patrol the streets near the New Orleans Convention Center in Louisiana, days after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city and left thousands stranded. Department of Defense (DoD) units mobilized in support of humanitarian relief operations in the Gulf Coast region

US National Guard Soldiers patrol the streets near the New Orleans Con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: JTF-KATRINA, FLEET COMBAT CAMERA Scene Came... More

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 1, 2005 -- A sea of white travel trailer tops stretches out into the horizon at a staging area set up to hold these temporary housing units for inspection and documentation prior to being placed on private sites, in commercial and industrial parks and FEMA-developed group sites throughout the state. Thousands of residents left homeless by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will use these FEMA temporary housing resources. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 1, 2005 --...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- These temporary housing units have been brought in to house FEMA and local hire staff working at the Purvis travel trailer staging area. Hurricane Katrina displaced thousands from the coast and local housing is not currently available. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- These temporary...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA 11-04-05 -- Rhonda and George McGovern carefully clean dishes that they were able to salvage from their home. Thousands of displaced former New Orleans residents struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA 11-04-05 -- Rhonda and George McGo...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Shown is the UH-60 Blackhawk operated by soldiers from 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment that will be used to drop pyschological operation leaflets Feburary 26, 2006, Command Operating Post Speicher. Thousands of leaflets willbe dropped over various towns in the Multi-National Division-North area of operation to help gather intelligence, and to disseminate information to the local citizens of Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Alfred Johnson) (Released)

Shown is the UH-60 Blackhawk operated by soldiers from 6th Battalion, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Speicher State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST AIRBORNE (AA) Sce... More

Philippine patients line up by the thousands to register for medical and dental treatment at the Recodo Elementary School, located near the Republic of Philippine City of Zamboanga. The humanitarian assistance is being provided by visiting medical staff from the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), as it rests anchored in the Philippine Sea. The USNS MERCY is on a scheduled five-month deployment to deliver aid and humanitarian assistance to the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia

Philippine patients line up by the thousands to register for medical a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zamboanga State: Maidanao Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Troy Latham, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Frank Blake briefs local news media on how residents can apply for FEMA assistance. Pennsylvania was hit with extreme weather. Heavy rain and winds caused damage to thousands of businesses and individuals. FEMA/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- FEMA programs, trigged by the President's declaration of a major disaster for areas affected by Southern California wildfires, were explained to CNN reporter Thelma Gutierrez at Qualcomm Stadium where thousands were evacuated. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- FEMA programs, ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Winter Storm - Princeton, Ky. , February 21, 2009 -- At a Red Cross shelter, shelter manager Bill Carrington comforts Lynn Jones. The January 27th ice storm left thousands without power, many for two weeks or more. Photo by Liz Roll

Winter Storm - Princeton, Ky. , February 21, 2009 -- At a Red Cross sh...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross manager comforts a resident in Kentucky Production Date: 02/21/2009 Caption: Princeton, Ky. , February 21, 2009 -- At a Red Cross shelter, shelter ma... More

Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , March 23, 2009 -- Thousands of student and community members work together with the National Gard at the Fargo Dome making sand bags on a 24 hour operation. Photo: Michael Reiger/FEMA

Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , March 23, 2009 -- Thousands of student and c...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents filling sand bags in Fargo, North Dakota Production Date: 03/23/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 23, 2009 -- Thousands of student and community mem... More

Flooding - Atlanta, Ga. , October 30, 2009 -- Vietnam veteran Jim Dominey handles logistics in the Atlanta Joint Field Office. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes in Georgia in September 2009. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding - Atlanta, Ga. , October 30, 2009 -- Vietnam veteran Jim Domi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Vietnam Veteran working in Logistics Production Date: 10/30/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , October 30, 2009 -- Vietnam veteran Jim Dominey handles logistics in t... More

Flooding - Austell, Ga. , November 2, 2009 -- A homeowner makes repairs to his home flooded during the severe storms and flooding in September 2009. FEMA is working with homeowners to recover from the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes in Georgia. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding - Austell, Ga. , November 2, 2009 -- A homeowner makes repai...

The original database describes this as: Title: Home Repair after Flood Production Date: 11/02/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , November 2, 2009 -- A homeowner makes repairs to his home flooded during the sever... More

Flooding - Austell, Ga. , November 2, 2009 -- A contractor makes repairs to a home flooded during the severe storms and flooding that damaged thousands of Georgia homes in September 2009. FEMA is actively working with homeowners in the recovery process. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding - Austell, Ga. , November 2, 2009 -- A contractor makes repa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Home Repair after Flood Production Date: 11/02/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , November 2, 2009 -- A contractor makes repairs to a home flooded during the severe... More

Flooding - Atlanta, Ga. , November 4, 2009 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino works with the State Coordinating Officer Charley English and Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech while visiting the Atlanta Joint Field Office. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes in Georgia. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding - Atlanta, Ga. , November 4, 2009 -- Deputy Administrator Ric...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator Richard Serino Visits Atlanta Production Date: 11/04/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , November 4, 2009 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino ... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 23, 2011 -- Patience Boesl helps her Mom fill sandbags at the Sertoma Sports Complex . Thousands of residents worked tirelessly sandbagging along the Souris River in Minot, North Dakota. Photo by Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 23, 2011 -- Patience Boesl helps her Mo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Andrea Booher taken on 06/23/2011 in North Dakota Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 23, 2011 -- Patience Boesl helps her M... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Libby Turner speaks with a TV reporter at the "I AM JOPLIN" event, a back-to-school gathering attended by thousands of school-aged children and their parents at Missouri Southern State University. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Office...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Coordinating Officer Libby Turner Speaks with Media Production Date: 08/10/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Columbia, N. C. , August 31, 2011 -- National Guard troops pass out ice to survivors still without power after Hurricane Irene left thousands in the dark. Many federal partners work together to help in disaster recovery efforts. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Columbia, N. C. , August 31, 2011 -- Nation...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Guard still helping survivors in North Carolina Production Date: 08/31/2011 Caption: Columbia, N. C. , August 31, 2011 -- National Guard troops pass o... More

Terrorism - New York, N. Y. , September 11, 2011 -- Heightened security in New York City for 10th Year Anniversary of 9/11. Thousands of people from all over the country came to the city to pay their respects to the victims of 9/11. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Terrorism - New York, N. Y. , September 11, 2011 -- Heightened securit...

The original database describes this as: Title: 10-Year Anniversary of 9/11 Production Date: 09/11/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , September 11, 2011 -- Heightened security in New York City for 10th Year Ann... More

Marseilles, Ill., May 24, 2013 -- Volunteers from others states help tear out material from homes flooded during the recent severe storms and straight-line winds that damaged thousands of homes across Illinois in April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Marseilles, Ill., May 24, 2013 -- Volunteers from others states help t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Marseilles, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Volunteering Pho... More

Marseilles, Ill., May 24, 2013 -- Congressman Adam Kinzinger signs in at the disaster recovery center (DRC) in Marseilles, Illinois to get a first hand look at how FEMA DRC's work to assist survivors following the storms. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open across the state of Illinois assisting survivors following the severe storms, straightline winds and flooding that caused damage to thousands of homes in April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Marseilles, Ill., May 24, 2013 -- Congressman Adam Kinzinger signs in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Marseilles, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Disaster Recover... More

Atlanta, Ga., February 13, 2014 -- At the Atlanta FEMA Distribution Center, power generators are ready for shipment as needed to areas affected by the winter storm. Thousands are without power in the southeast and FEMA can help provide this critical recovery service. George Armstrong/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga., February 13, 2014 -- At the Atlanta FEMA Distribution Ce...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-02-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: GA Keywords: Recovery ^ Individual assistance ^ FEMA Distribution Center 2014 ... More

Atlanta, Ga., February 14, 2014 -- At the State Emergency Operations Center (SOC), Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Moore confers with FEMA Mass Feeding Specialist John Daly, and James Callender. Thousands of residents in the southeast have been affected by the winter storm and a Presidential Disaster Declaration brings FEMA and partners here to help provide critical recovery services. George Armstrong/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga., February 14, 2014 -- At the State Emergency Operations C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-02-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong Keywords: Public Assistance ^ Individual assistance ^ FCO ^ disaster officials Disasters: ... More

Chicago, Ill., June 3, 2013 -- At the Senior Fair, presented by Congressman Dan Lipinski, FEMA Individual Assistance Liason Paula Shaw and SBA Public Affairs Specialist Angel Class explain how FEMA registration and SBA loan programs help people with storm damage recover. FEMA is assisting survivors across Illinois following the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that caused damage to thousands of homes in April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Chicago, Ill., June 3, 2013 -- At the Senior Fair, presented by Congre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Chicago, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Federal Partners ^ ... More

Atlanta, Ga., February 14, 2014 -- At the State Emergency Operations Center, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Moore review materials prior to meeting with Governor Nathan Deal and other key state officials at an Executive Briefing regarding response to the winter storm. Thousands of residents have been affected in the southeast and FEMA and partners can help provide critical recovery services. George Armstrong/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga., February 14, 2014 -- At the State Emergency Operations C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-02-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong Keywords: Public Assistance ^ Individual assistance ^ state and federal officials ^ DHS Sec... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Walter Hunt Metro Councilmember District 3(L), FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech and Jerry Maynard Metro Councilmember at Large(r) meet at Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church to tour Bordeaux (Nashville). FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Walter Hun...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials speaks with residents of Bordeaux, TN Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Walter Hunt Metro Councilmember Dis... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- Writer Kevin Paulk and Community Relations Special Ron Bolger, both of FEMA, talk with homeowner Doris Waddey. A day before, the last repairs were finished on Waddey's home, one of thousands damaged in the serve storms and floods that affected 49 Tennessee counties in the spring. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- Writer...

The original database describes this as: Title: Nashville flood survivor moves back into home Production Date: 08/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- Writer Kevin Paulk and Community Relat... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 28, 2010 -- Joshua Dubois(R)-Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships visits the Joint Field Office in Nashville with his father Reverend W. Antoni Sinkfield to meet with David Myers-Director for Faith Based and Community Initiatives, Steve Ward(L)-FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer and Tom Stuffano-FEMA Chief of Staff. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 28, 2010 -- Joshua Du...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joshua Dubois Visits the FEMA/State Joint Field Office Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 28, 2010 -- Joshua Dubois(R)-Executive Direc... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Administrator Craig Fugate visits the Bellevue Community Center and speaks with a team of volunteer attorneys. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Administra...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate visits the Bellevue Community Center in TN Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Administra... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Madison, Tenn. , May 27, 2010 -- David Myers- DHS Director of Center for Faith Based & Community Initiatives speaks to Rabbi Lynn Liberman - volunteer with Nechama(a Jewish disaster response organization) about their volunteer efforts assisting flood survivors in the Nashville area. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Madison, Tenn. , May 27, 2010 -- David Myers...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers Muck and Gut Flood Survivors Home Production Date: 05/27/2010 Caption: Madison, Tenn. , May 27, 2010 -- David Myers- DHS Director of Center for Fait... More

American Red Cross - Refugees - American Red Cross in France. War-time all wood bed which the American Red Cross supplied to thousands of refugees

American Red Cross - Refugees - American Red Cross in France. War-time...

Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - Refugees Public domain photograph of furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceremonies - Ohio thru Wisconsin - Cleveland honors Red Cross Workers. Thousands of residents of Cleveland, O., lined the streets when the Red Cross workers of the city marched in review before the Mayor and other officials. The event was Red Cross Day and thousands of dollars were contributed to aid the cause. Floats representing different branches of the Red Cross service were a feature of the parade. 1917

Ceremonies - Ohio thru Wisconsin - Cleveland honors Red Cross Workers....

Date Taken: 1917. - Photographer: International Film Service Ceremonies - Ohio thru Wisconsin

American Library Association - Dispatch - Enlist your books. In order to obtain reading matter for U.S. soldiers in the cantonments in this country and overseas a "Give a Book Week" campaign was launched by the American Library Association. The American Library Association had put into operation thirty-four libraries in various cantonments. Thousands of books had been purchased and used to fit out the reading places for the men. Appeals had been made by soldiers and saolors to send books and the Library Association requested the public to forward whatever literature it could spare. Photo shows a sailor looking over a case of books at the dispatch office at Hoboken, N.J

American Library Association - Dispatch - Enlist your books. In order ...

Date Taken: 4/0/1918 Photographer: Western Newspaper Union American Library Association - Dispatch

Ceremonies - Illinois - Chicago Peace Demonstrations - Chicago receives Armistice News. Thousands of motor cars paraded, filled with shouting thousands, along the boulevards and main business streets of the city, as the word of the ending of hostilities came out

Ceremonies - Illinois - Chicago Peace Demonstrations - Chicago receive...

Photographer: International Film Service Ceremonies - Illinois - Chicago Peace Demonstrations Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions imag... More

Ceremonies - France - Canadians enters Mons on morning of Armistice. Entering the Grand Place, Mons, on the morning when the armistice was signed amid the cheers of thousands of inhabitants who remained during the German occupation

Ceremonies - France - Canadians enters Mons on morning of Armistice. E...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Ceremonies - France Public domain photograph of procession, parade in France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of ... More

Ceremonies - Navy & Marines - The Return of the Victory Feelt to New York. With clocklike precision, which is so characteristic of the United States Navy, America's majestic fleet moved up the Hudson River through a heavy snowstorm. After the review of the fleet by Secretary Daniels, half of the sailorscame ashore to partake in a parade down Fifth Avenue where they were cheered by thousands of people. The photo shows a division passing the reviewing stand in front of the Public Library. Secretary Daniels in a silk hat can be seen near the center post

Ceremonies - Navy & Marines - The Return of the Victory Feelt to New Y...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Ceremonies - Navy & Marines Public domain photograph of procession, parade in New York, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Entertainments - Human fly bears cross to flag pole's top, New York. Harry Gardiner, the so-called human fly, kept thousands of spectators breathless while he clambered 32 stories of the Park Row building, New York, to the top of the flagpole. May 1918

American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Entertainments - Human fly bea...

Date Taken: 05/0/1918 Photographer: Western Newspaper Union American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Entertainments

Commissions - Italy - Italian Commission in Chicago, Illinois. Italian Commission surrounded by enthusiastic thousands making their way through Chicago's streets shortly after arrival. Photo shows scene on Michigan Boulevard

Commissions - Italy - Italian Commission in Chicago, Illinois. Italian...

Commissions - Italy Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Korean mother reads a letter from the American father of her child. The child is one of thousands that are left behind as their servicemen fathers return home after their tour of duty ends

A Korean mother reads a letter from the American father of her child. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Curt Eddings Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Kurdish men wait to begin a tour of a refugee camp near Zakhu, Iraq. U.S. and allied troops established the camp as part of Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm

Kurdish men wait to begin a tour of a refugee camp near Zakhu, Iraq. U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Kurdish children sit in their family's tent at a refugee camp near the Turkey-Iraq border. Thousands of Kurds fled into Turkey after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm. Troops from the U.S. and other nations have come to the camp to distribute aid and prepare the refugees for a move to organized camps within Iraq as part of Operation Provide Comfort

Kurdish children sit in their family's tent at a refugee camp near the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Base: Iskenderun Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Releas... More

A Kurdish woman bathes her child at a refugee camp near the Turkey-Iraq border. Thousands of Kurds fled into Turkey after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm. Troops from the U.S. and other nations have come to the camp to distribute aid and prepare the refugees for a move to organized camps within Iraq as part of Operation Provide Comfort

A Kurdish woman bathes her child at a refugee camp near the Turkey-Ira...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public... More

Kurds at a refugee camp near the Turkey-Iraq border wait in line near a German army CH-53G helicopter to receive an allotment of water. Thousands of Kurds fled into Turkey after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm. Troops from the U.S. and other nations have come to the camp to distribute aid and prepare the refugees for a move to organized camps within Iraq as part of Operation Provide Comfort

Kurds at a refugee camp near the Turkey-Iraq border wait in line near ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public... More

A Kurdish child sits beside her mother at a refugee camp near Turkey's border with Iraq. The camps were established by the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes in northern Iraq to escape Iraqi government forces. Troops from the U.S. and other nations have come to the camps to distribute aid and prepare the refugees for a move to organized camps within Iraq as part of Operation Provide Comfort

A Kurdish child sits beside her mother at a refugee camp near Turkey's...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN April Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A view of one of the refugee camps in the hills near Turkey's border with Iraq. The camps were established by the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes in northern Iraq to escape Iraqi government forces. Troops from the U.S. and other nations have come to the camps to distribute aid and prepare the refugees for a move to organized camps within Iraq as part of Operation Provide Comfort

A view of one of the refugee camps in the hills near Turkey's border w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN April Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A meat cutter carries freshly cut beef for packaging and consumer sale at the Yongsan Commissary, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea, on Oct. 8, 1998. The Commissary supports thousands of U.S. service members, their dependents and Department of Defense employees from Yongsan Garrison and smaller posts in and around the city of Seoul

A meat cutter carries freshly cut beef for packaging and consumer sale...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Yongsan Army Post Country: Republic Of Korea (ROC) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Nicole Thurston Release Status:... More

Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Robert Gudgel lubricates the tail section disconnect on a CH-53 helicopter (partially shown) on board USS INCHON. USS INCHON is currently in the Mediterranean and Adriatic, supporting Operation Shining Hope, the joint-NATO humanitarian assistance operation. Operation Shining Hope is bringing relief to thousands of refugees created from the recent unrest in the Kosovo region

Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Robert Gudgel lubricates the tail se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHINING HOPE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Sean Jordan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Shipments of supplies are supported by a sling and carried by a Westland AS-330 Puma helicopter to various refugee camps. Air Force Joint Task Force, Operation Allied Harbor, and NATO Operation Allied Force in conjunction with civilian relief agencies bring humanitarian relief to thousands of refugees (not shown) in Albania and Macedonia displaced by the current unrest in the region of Kosovo, Yugoslavia

Shipments of supplies are supported by a sling and carried by a Westla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chris Steffen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

An aerial of a refugee camp near Kukes, Albania, from an MH-53E (not shown) from HM-15. HM-15 is currently embarked on the Amphibious Assault ship, USS INCHON (MCS-12) (not shown) which is operating in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea, supporting Operation Sustain Hope, a joint, combined NATO and U.S. military humanitarian relief effort in conjunction with civilian relief agencies. Operation Sustain Hope is bringing relief to thousands of refugees created from the recent unrest in the Kosovo region

An aerial of a refugee camp near Kukes, Albania, from an MH-53E (not s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Kukes Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw) Brian Mcfadden Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) with Assault Craft Unit Five bring combat forces to the beach, while participating in the 50th Anniversary of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, aboard Camp Pendleton, California.This fierce, bloody battle resulted in 15,000 allied casulties (most of them men of the 1ST Marine Division). 2,500 were killed in action, 5,000 were wounded in action, and 7,500 suffered severe frostbite and cold injuries. The enemy forces sustained 40,000 dead and thousands more were down with wounds and frostbite

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) with Assault Craft Unit Five bring ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Giles M. Isham, Usmc ... More

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, lower their heads during a three-minute period of silence. The event is in memory of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

As the American flag flies at half-mast, members of the 48th Fighter W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer during the memorial service for the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The service held at the Northside Chapel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on September 14, 2001

A Member of the 86th Airlift Wing bows his head in prayer during the m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

The Ramstein Air Base, East Gate at night. Flowers and candles are placed by the local German populace at the gate in remembrance of the thousands of victims who lost their lives when terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. The Kaiserslautern community openly displayed its empathy to the US Armed forces

The Ramstein Air Base, East Gate at night. Flowers and candles are pla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: Jose E Rod... More

In contrast to the flowers left by British locals, in sympathy for the victims of the wanton acts of terror in the United States, AIRMAN First Class Tesfa Browne, USAF, 100th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, stands guard with her Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at the ready outside Gate One. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

In contrast to the flowers left by British locals, in sympathy for the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Carly S. Burke, USAF Release ... More

At the Flight Kitchen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, AIRMAN Idoelia Ybarra, USAF, Food Service Apprentice, 86th Services Squadron, prepares box meals for the numerous Security Forces Augmentees on duty during this heighten alert status. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

At the Flight Kitchen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, AIRMAN Idoelia Yb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

Second Lieutenant Kimberly Cardona-Smith, USAF, Commander of the 105th Communications Squadron and the 105th recruiting staff visits the Wallkill Middle School. The students assembled and donated dry goods food boxes for the workers at Ground Zero, the World Trade Center collapse in New York City. The collapse due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the buildings; killing all in the planes and thousands in the building. Standing in the background is Mrs. Lori Hughes, Home and Careers Skills Department teacher

Second Lieutenant Kimberly Cardona-Smith, USAF, Commander of the 105th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Wallkill State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG/AMC ... More

The Tri-walled Aerial Delivery (TRIAD) boxes are designed to break apart as they leave the C-17 Globemaster III at high-altitude over Afghanistan. This will release thousands of Humanitarian Daily Rations (HDR) safely to those waiting on the ground near the refugee camps. The Air Force C-17's delivered HDRs in Support of ENDURING FREEDOM from Germany to Afghan refugees who have massed inside the borders of Afghanistan. Each C-17 carries about 17,500 HDRs packaged in 42 TRIAD boxes, measuring 80 inches tall and 48 by 48 inches square; each box is filled with 420 HDRs. In addition to the humanitarian efforts, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT),...

The Tri-walled Aerial Delivery (TRIAD) boxes are designed to break apa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Tri-walled Aerial Delivery (TRIAD) boxes are designed to break apart as they leave the C-17 Globemaster III at high-altitude... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (AD), Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY), arriving from Iraq step off a US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey. Thousands of soldiers, enroute home, are transiting through a temporary terminal at Incirlik AB during a large-scale Army troop changeover during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (AD), Fort Cam...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Dallas D. Edwards, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A view showing the damage to the riverboat casino Valance, in Biloxi, Mississippi (MS), results of Hurricane Katrina. The category-4 hurricane battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power, and hundreds of thousands homeless

A view showing the damage to the riverboat casino Valance, in Biloxi, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

A view showing the damage to a beachside hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi (MS), resulting from Hurricane Katrina. The category-4 hurricane battered the Gulf Coast with wind gusts in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power, and hundreds of thousands homeless

A view showing the damage to a beachside hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Shaun Withers, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

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