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1ST LT. Virgin Gonzalez, 1ST Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C., teaches Cuban migrants in Camp India about the tradition of Thanksgiving. LT. Gonzalez meets with the class three times a week

1ST LT. Virgin Gonzalez, 1ST Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Leje...

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: PO2 Wendy Hamme Release Status: ... More

COMPACAF GEN John G. Lorber is showered with champagne by LGEN Eugene Santarelli, Vice Commander Pacific Air Forces, as part of the final flight tradition. GEN Lorber will relinquish his command and retire later in the afternoon

COMPACAF GEN John G. Lorber is showered with champagne by LGEN Eugene ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Timothy Kurka Release Status: Releas... More

During Captain Thomas Parker's change of command for the USS Essex (LHD 2), Command MASTER CHIEF J.D. Cortez presents him with the Commissioning Pennant (and old Navy tradition) while in port at Sasebo, Japan. The US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. (USMC photo by Ryan T. LeDoux) (released)

During Captain Thomas Parker's change of command for the USS Essex (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receives a set of Thai jump wings from a Thailand airborne soldier after participating in a US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the ...

US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receives a set of Thai jump wings from a... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Rick Bumgardner, deployed from the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), meets Vice President Richard Cheney in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. MSGT Bumgardner and fellow AFIC members were on hand to congratulate US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after Vice President Cheney welcomed him back into the Air Force by administering the Oath of Enlistment. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th ...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Rick Bumgardner, deployed from the 1ST Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Rick Bumgardner, deployed from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Ca... More

A US airborne soldier adjusts his approach before landing on the drop zone ain Thailand, during an US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

A US airborne soldier adjusts his approach before landing on the drop ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) McGee and LTCOL Cross await the delivery of the colors by the unit's Sergeant Major. The official changing of command is a tradition held by the United States Marine Corps in order to pass on responsabilities from one commanding officer to the next. LTCOL Lyle M. Cross is being relieved by LTCOL Daniel J. McGee as commander of MWCS-18

Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) McGee and LTCOL Cross await the delivery of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MWCS-18 Scene Camera Operator: PFC Tiffany S. Mans... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (COANG) disengages from a refueling boom (fuel port is still open) as it returns to Cold Wing Canada during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Falcon is carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile (left) and Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pod the wing and an Acceleration Monitor Assembly (AMA) pod on the wing tip. The Tiger Meet of the Americas, first ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Western Hemisphere to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-established European original experience; promoting solidarity and operational...

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (... More

Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., kisses his wife Sandra during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim...

Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., kisse... More

In a time honored tradition, U.S. Coast Guard crewman give a quick salute before coming aboard the Coast Guard Mediun Endurance Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909), July 19, 2005. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA3 Luke Pinneo) (Released)

In a time honored tradition, U.S. Coast Guard crewman give a quick sal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PA3 Luke Pinneo, Uscg Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

060731-N-3165S-004 (Jul. 31, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Robert J. Birdwell passes through honor side boys during the Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command (NEMSCOM) Change of Command (COC) ceremony at the US Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center Yorktown, Virginia (VA). The COC is a time-honored tradition that allows for the public display of the transfer of Colors from one skipper to the next.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Ryan Lee Steinhour (RELEASED)

060731-N-3165S-004 (Jul. 31, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Robert J. Birdwe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Ryan Lee Steinhour, USN Release Status: Releas... More

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition of rendering passing honors, the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987) steams alongside the Russian Sovremenny class destroyer RASTOROPNNY (EM-400) while heading for the Russian city of Severomorsk

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Barents Sea Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Tony Alleyne Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

STAFF Sergeant Antonio Barrera (left) and SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Fred Springer (right) exchange pleasantries with a Japanese man while relaxing in an ofuro, a hot bath, at Takao, near Yokota Air Base. The blue water is supposed to improve the health of a person's skin. The ofuro is a popular Japanese tradition that dates back thousands of years. Photograph used in the article "Life Blossoms Overseas," from the August 1999 AIRMAN Magazine

STAFF Sergeant Antonio Barrera (left) and SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Fred ...

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

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, fastens a Spouse Pin on his wife Vivian during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin Program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, fastens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

US Navy (USN) Seabees assigned to the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 (NMCB-1), stand at parade rest during the invocation during a Change of Command (COC) ceremony held at Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan (JPN). The COC ceremony is a time-honored tradition that allows for the public display of the transfer of the command Colors from one skipper to the next. The NMCB-1 Seabees are currently on a scheduled deployment in the Pacific Region

US Navy (USN) Seabees assigned to the Naval Mobile Construction Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Shields State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Ja'Lon A. Rhinehart, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

American Red Cross - Uniforms - This is the famous red-lined cape of dark blue worn by the Red Cross nurse - the cape which the French people love. It is worn with the brilliant lining thrown smartly over the left shoulder, following tradition. To the public it is the cape of poems and posters and plays and stories; to the nurse it is the practical protection against cold in the hundred daily errands through the corridors and court yards, and an emergency wrap for outdoor wear

American Red Cross - Uniforms - This is the famous red-lined cape of d...

Photographer: Joel Feder American Red Cross - Uniforms Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, medical care, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Adhering to the time honored tradition of "manning the rails", Fireman Dean Bensether, far right, and his shipmates stand at attention on the flight deck of the Navy's newest nuclear powered aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN departed its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, on November 28 to begin the first of what will be many six month deployments

Adhering to the time honored tradition of "manning the rails", Fireman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rodger D. Schilling, USN R... More

The Washington Monument serves as a backdrop for US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed and his wife Penny, deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), to be officially reenlisted into the Air Force by US Navy Reservist Lieutenant Junior Grade Lola Britton (not shown) in Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the ...

The Washington Monument serves as a backdrop for US Air Force MASTER S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Washington Monument serves as a backdrop for US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed and his wife Penny, deployed from... More

A Thailand soldier burns a tire to mark the drop zone during a US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individual the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

A Thailand soldier burns a tire to mark the drop zone during a US/Thai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, continually check the winds over the drop zone during a joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individual the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (COANG), and a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) F-18 Hornet, 4-Wing Cold Lake, fly formation during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Tiger Meet of the Americas, first ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Western Hemisphere to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-established European original experience; promoting solidarity and operational understanding between NATO members. The Meet attracted 400 participants and over 20 aircraft, with at least 6 fighter jets painted in distinctive "Tiger" schemes. For a squadron to be invited, only one...

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors as flag bearers hold ceremonial flags during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). Burial at sea ceremonies are a time-honored maritime tradition that's been in use as long as people have gone to sea. The LINCOLN is currently at sea off the coast of Southern California conducting readiness training in support of the Fleet Response Plan (FRP)

US Navy (USN) Sailors as flag bearers hold ceremonial flags during a b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public C... More

At Cooper Field, Fort Hood, Texas, the U.S. Army 1ST Cavalry Division Headquarters, hold a retirement ceremony in honor of GEN. Leon J. LaPorte. GEN. LaPorte, is retiring after nearly 38 years of service. GEN. Peter J. Schoomaker (left), CHIEF of STAFF of the Army and GEN. LaPorte, once the 1ST Cavalry Division and III Corps Commander, inspect the troops on horseback in the old Cavalry tradition. (U.S. Army PHOTO by John Byerly, CIV) (Released)

At Cooper Field, Fort Hood, Texas, the U.S. Army 1ST Cavalry Division ...

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

"TRUE TO A FIGHTING TRADITION!"

"TRUE TO A FIGHTING TRADITION!"

Black military patriotism - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

Representing 209 years of U.S. naval tradition, a present-day officers sword and dress gloves, an old U.S. Navy "flat hat" of the type worn by enlisted men until 1959 and a model of a sailing brig are arranged to commemorate the birthday of the U.S. Navy

Representing 209 years of U.S. naval tradition, a present-day officers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JOC (Sw) Fred J. Klinkenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The senior mess management specialist aboard the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG 27), in keeping with Navy tradition, polishes the ship's bell. The cruiser is one of five U.S. Navy ships taking part in Unitas XXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries

The senior mess management specialist aboard the guided missile cruise...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: USS Josephus Daniels (CG 27) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Publ... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), presents his unit coin to Vice President Richard Cheney in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. MSGT Reed was welcomed back into the Air Force with Vice President Cheney administering the Oath of Enlistment. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the ...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a... More

US Army services members field dress and store their parachutes after participating in an US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individual the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

US Army services members field dress and store their parachutes after ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A US service member field dresses his parachute after participating in an US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. COBRA GOLD '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

A US service member field dresses his parachute after participating in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Colonel (COL) Emory R. Helton, Ft. Drum Garrison Commander, explains the rich tradition and history of 'Coins' in the Army to Tododaho CHIEF Sidney Hill (an Onondaga Indian), Spiritual leader of the six-nation Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) group

Colonel (COL) Emory R. Helton, Ft. Drum Garrison Commander, explains t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Northeast Scene Camera Operator: Steven Frith,... More

In keeping with tradition, at the cutting of the cake the first piece is given to the oldest Marine present and the second to the youngest Marine present, during the celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico

In keeping with tradition, at the cutting of the cake the first piece ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Christopher M. Tirado, USMC ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- John Amato, Mother's restaurant partner, prepares the specials menu for the first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- John Amato, Mother...

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

With the Washington Monument in the background, thousands of people walk across the Memorial Bridge during the Pentagon's 2nd Annual America Supports You Freedom Walk in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 10, 2006. This event begins a new tradition to reflect on the lives lost on the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country and honor our veterans, past and present. (U.S. Navy photo by CHIEF Mass Communication SPECIALIST Mate Johnny Bivera) (Released)

With the Washington Monument in the background, thousands of people wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status... More

Lance CPL. David Bauman, 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, hold a Kurdish new born baby during the festivities of Eid-af-altar. This is a Muslim tradition that celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month long holiday that entails fasting, and spiritual enlightenment

Lance CPL. David Bauman, 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, hold a Kurdish ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tiyan State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. Marshall A. Paull, Usmc Release Status: Released to ... More

Crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) honor Secretary of Defense William Cohen through a Navy tradition of rainbow sideboys. Independence Battle Group, at its Forward Deployed homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, soon deploys to replace the USS Nimitz battle group in the Persian Gulf as announced by the Secretary during his visit

Crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) hono...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) State: Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Gregory Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), is officially reenlisted into the Air Force by US Navy Reservist Lieutenant Junior Grade Lola Britton, in Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, and ...

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Supp... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), presents his unit coin to Vice President Richard Cheney in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. MSGT Reed was welcomed back into the Air Force with Vice President Cheney administering the Oath of Enlistment. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the ...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), with wife Penny looking on, is welcomed back into the Air Force as Vice President Richard Cheney administers the Oath of Enlistment in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), with wife Penny looking on is welcomed back into the Air Force as Vice President Richard Cheney administers the Oath of Enlistment in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a... More

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), is officially reenlisted into the Air Force by US Navy Reservist Lieutenant Junior Grade Lola Britton in Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, and is...

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Supp... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Abdon Padilla II, deployed from the 37th Communications Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), meets Vice President Richard Cheney in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. TSGT Padilla and fellow AFIC members were on hand to congratulate US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed,367 Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after Vice President Cheney welcomed him back into the Air Force by administering the Oath of Enlistment. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring ...

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Abdon Padilla II, deployed from the 37...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Technical Sergeant Abdon Padilla II, deployed from the 37th Communications Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texa... More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) McGee and LTCOL Cross exchange cellular phones along with the responsibilities of the MWCS-18 command. The official changing of command is a tradition held by the United States Marine Corps in order to pass on responsabilities from one commanding officer to the next. LTCOL Lyle M. Cross is relieved by LTCOL Daniel J. McGee

Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) McGee and LTCOL Cross exchange cellular pho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MWCS-18 Scene Camera Operator: PFC Tiffany S. Mans... More

PHOTO of the Air Force Spouse Pin taken on Nov. 8, 2004. It sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

PHOTO of the Air Force Spouse Pin taken on Nov. 8, 2004. It sports a b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force GEN. John P. Jumper accompanies each Air Force Spouse Pin. The pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. A Pentagon ceremony hosted by Undersecretary of the Air Force Peter B. Teets launched the Spouse Pin program which is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world, Nov. 8, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim...

A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and CHIEF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force GEN. John P. Jumper accompanies... More

US Navy (USN) members of the ceremonial honor guard stand at port arms during a burial at sea memorial in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). Burial at sea ceremonies are a time-honored maritime tradition that's has been in use as long as people have gone to sea. The RONALD REAGAN is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine carrier operations

US Navy (USN) members of the ceremonial honor guard stand at port arms...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Christopher D. Blachly, Usn Release Status: Released to Publi... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA.,10/15/2005-Jerry Amato, Chef and partner of Mother's restaurant prepares to serve on their first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA.,10/15/2005-Jerry Amato, Chef and ...

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060731-N-3165S-044 (Jul. 31, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Larry H. Arcement Jr., Commanding Officer (CO), Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command (NEMSCOM), delivers a farewell speech during his Change of Command (COC) ceremony at the US Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center Yorktown, Virginia (VA). The COC is a time-honored tradition that allows for the public display of the transfer of Colors from one skipper to the next.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Ryan Lee Steinhour (RELEASED)

060731-N-3165S-044 (Jul. 31, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Larry H. Arcemen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Ryan Lee Steinhour, USN Release Status: Releas... More

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), is officially reenlisted into the Air Force by US Navy Reservist Lieutenant Junior Grade Lola Britton. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, and is charged with ...

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Supp... More

(LtoR) Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) McGee, Mrs. Patricia McGee (wife), Lance Corporal Kevin McGee (son), and Major General Cartwright bow their heads in prayer before the new commander assumes his post. The official changing of command is a tradition held by the United States Marine Corps in order to pass on responsabilities from one commanding officer to the next. LTCOL Lyle M. Cross is relieved by LTCOL Daniel J. McGee as commander of MWCS-18

(LtoR) Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) McGee, Mrs. Patricia McGee (wife), L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MWCS-18 Scene Camera Operator: PFC Tiffany S. Mans... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (COANG), flown by USAF Major (MAJ) Julian Clay, flie the return trip to Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, after a week of exercie during the econd Tiger Meet of the America. The Tiger Meet of the America, firt ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Wetern Hemiphere to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-etablihed European original experience; promoting olidarity and operational undertanding between NATO member. The Meet attracted 400 participant and over 20 aircraft, with at leat 6 fighter jet painted in ditinctive "Tiger" cheme. For a...

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (... More

Members of the the Aviano Air Base (AB) community celebrate Halloween during a Trunk or Treat festivities on Oct. 29, 2004, at Aviano AB, Italy. Trunk or Treat is a way for the base community to get together and celebrate an American tradition by trick or treating from decorated trunks. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bethann Caporaletti) (Released)

Members of the the Aviano Air Base (AB) community celebrate Halloween ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bethann Caporaletti, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, kisses his wife Vivian during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin Program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, kisses ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

During a retirement ceremony onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), Sailors continue the tradition of passing the colors up through the ranks in honor of the retiree

During a retirement ceremony onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: An Daisy Abonza, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

U.S. Marine Corps COL. Ron Byrd, Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, signs the famous 'Horse Holders' photograph at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jun. 15, 2001. This is a tradition of all military assistants. OSD Package No. P07-0059 (PHOTO by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps COL. Ron Byrd, Military Assistant to the Secretary o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition of rendering passing honors, the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) steams alongside the Russian Sovremenny class destroyer RASTOROPNNY (EM-400) while heading for the Russian city of Severomorsk

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Barents Sea Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Tony Alleyne Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Army services member clears the drop zone after participating in a US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individual the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

A US Army services member clears the drop zone after participating in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Closeup of US Army Sergeant Bradly Norcutt, Radio Operator, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, during a joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Closeup of US Army Sergeant Bradly Norcutt, Radio Operator, 1ST Specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A hand-print of goats blood, an Iraqi initiation tradition, dries on the side of a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft that is being presented to the Iraqi Air Force at a reactivation ceremony of Iraqi Air Force Squadron 23 at Ali Base, Tallil, Iraq, on Jan. 14, 2005, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Angelique Perez) (Released)

A hand-print of goats blood, an Iraqi initiation tradition, dries on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ali Base, Tallil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Angelique, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

U.S. Army SGT. 1ST Class Manstran, top, a spur holder, encourages STAFF SGT. Schmoltz as he tries to earn his spurs during a"spur ride"April 3, 2006, in Budingen, Germany. A spur ride, a tradition that harks back to the era of knights on horseback, is a series of tests and tasks led by a spur-qualified non-commissioned officer, designed to test the candidates'initiative, military expertise and endurance. If successfully completed, the Soldier will be awarded their spurs. The Soldiers are from 1ST Calvary Regiment, 1ST Armored Division. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Greeson) (Released)

U.S. Army SGT. 1ST Class Manstran, top, a spur holder, encourages STAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Budingen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Martin Greeson, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

060731-N-3165S-055 (Jul. 31, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Robert J. Birdwell, saluting, relieves CAPT. Larry H. Arcement Jr. (right), as Commanding Officer (CO), Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command (NEMSCOM), during a Change of Command (COC) ceremony at the US Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center Yorktown, Virginia (VA). The COC is a time-honored tradition that allows for the public display of the transfer of Colors from one skipper to the next.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Ryan Lee Steinhour (RELEASED)

060731-N-3165S-055 (Jul. 31, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Robert J. Birdw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Ryan Lee Steinhour, USN Release Status: Releas... More

An Armed Forces Honor Guard lead thousands of people over the Memorial Bridge during the Pentagon's 2nd Annual America Supports You Freedom Walk in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 10, 2006. This event begins a new tradition to reflect on the lives lost on the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country and honor our veterans, past and present. (U.S. Navy photo by CHIEF Mass Communication SPECIALIST Mate Johnny Bivera) (Released)

An Armed Forces Honor Guard lead thousands of people over the Memorial...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status... More

U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marine Corps Marines, attached to the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center, Dam Neck Annex, at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., participate in the semi-annual Olympics held between their students on Oct. 13, 2006. The Olympics have been a tradition for eight years at NMITC and feature a variety of events ranging from softball to tug-of-war. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Jason R. Zalasky) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marine Corps Marines, attached to the Navy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release ... More

Crew members on board the US Navy Attack Submarine USS POGY (SSN 647) sport "Blue-Noses" after returning from Operation SCIENTIFIC EXERCISE '96. The Pogy and her crew spent 50 days underneath the Arctic ice cap during a 93-day planned deployment. The "ORDER OF THE BLUE NOSE" is a tradition among submariners who have pasted underneath and surfaced up though the Arctic ice cap

Crew members on board the US Navy Attack Submarine USS POGY (SSN 647) ...

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) Sc... More

Brigadier General Robert Scott, (left), the oldest Flying Tiger, greets Leonard O'Dell of Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest Flying Tiger, on the Randolph Air Force Base ramp. The reunion is the latest in a tradition of reunions the Flying Tigers have had since the end of the World War II

Brigadier General Robert Scott, (left), the oldest Flying Tiger, greet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Raul Santos, Civilian, USAF Release Sta... More

Rosie Gastelum (front) and other Spanish dancers performs a tradition Mexican Dance, on stage at the Spangdahlem Elementary School at Spangdahlem AB, Germany during, National Hispanic Heritage Month activities held on base

Rosie Gastelum (front) and other Spanish dancers performs a tradition ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Esperanza Berrios, USAF Release Sta... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- Coast Guard Vice Admiral, Thad Allen visits with staff from Mother's restaurant on their first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- Coast Guard Vice A...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- John Amato, Mother's restaurant partner, prepares the specials menu for the first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- John Amato, Mother'...

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060731-N-3165S-006 (Jul. 31, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Larry H. Arcement Jr., Commanding Officer (CO), Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command (NEMSCOM), passes through honor side boys during his Change of Command (COC) ceremony at the US Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center Yorktown, Virginia (VA). The COC is a time-honored tradition that allows for the public display of the transfer of Colors from one skipper to the next.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Ryan Lee Steinhour (RELEASED)

060731-N-3165S-006 (Jul. 31, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Larry H. Arcemen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Ryan Lee Steinhour, USN Release Status: Releas... More

Members of the German military carry lit torches in honor of General (GEN) Charles L. Donnelly Jr., departing commander in chief, US Air Force Europe, and Allied Air Forces Central Europe. The Soldiers are participating in the"Grand Tatoo,"one of the West Germany military's highest honors

Members of the German military carry lit torches in honor of General (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOMAD THRUST Base: Ramstein Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: ... More

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition of rendering passing honors, the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) steams alongside the Russian Sovremenny class destroyer RASTOROPNNY (EM-400) while heading for the Russian city of Severomorsk

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Barents Sea Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Tony Alleyne Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CAPT. John Keane, SENIOR Arabic Linguistic, Combat Service Support Detachment 37 holds a conversation with Kurdish evacuees during their festivities of Eid-af-altar. This is a Muslim tradition that celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and gaining spiritual enlightenment

CAPT. John Keane, SENIOR Arabic Linguistic, Combat Service Support Det...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACIFIC HAVEN Base: Tiyan State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marshall A. P... More

A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet, 4-Wing, takes off from Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Hornet is carrying two types of Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pods on the wing tips. The Tiger Meet of the Americas, first ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Western Hemisphe to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-established European original experience; promoting solidarity and operational understanding between NATO members. The Meet attracted 400 participants and over 20 aircraft, with at least 6 fighter jets painted in distinctive "Tiger" schemes. For a squadron to be invited, only one simple criterion...

A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet, 4-Wing, takes off from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet, 4-Wing, takes off from Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada during the second Tiger Meet o... More

Four US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (COANG), fly an echelon formation as they return to Cold Wing Canada during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Falcons are carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile (left) and Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pod under the wing and an Acceleration Monitor Assembly (AMA) pod on the wing tip. The Tiger Meet of the Americas, first ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Western Hemisphere to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-established European original experience; promoting solidarity and operational understanding between NATO...

Four US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Four US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guar... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (COANG) disengages from a refueling boom (fuel port is still open) as it returns to Cold Wing Canada during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Falcon is carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile (left) and Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pod the wing and an Acceleration Monitor Assembly (AMA) pod on the wing tip. The Tiger Meet of the Americas, first ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Western Hemisphere to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-established European original experience; promoting solidarity and operational...

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Edward Hanlon, Jr., Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), host of the ball for the 228th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps prepares to cut the birthday cake at The Hilton located in Alexandria, Virginia. In keeping with tradition, the first piece of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and the second to the youngest Marine present

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Edward Hanlon, Jr., C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Alexandria State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Christopher M. Tirado, USMC Release Status: R... More

US President George W. Bush presents his inaugural address before a crowd of thousands in Washington, D.C. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform participated in the inaugural events. Military ceremonial support traditionally includes musical units, marching bands, color guards, firing details and salute batteries. Military support of the presidential inauguration is a tradition that reaches back to 1789 when US President George Washington was escorted by members of the US Army to his swearing-in ceremony at Federal Hall in New York City

US President George W. Bush presents his inaugural address before a cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Corey Lewis, Usn Release Status: ... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 11:20:38 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Children ^ Dancing ^ Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Tama ^ tribal Disast... More

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition of rendering passing honors, the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987) steams alongside the Russian Sovremenny-class destroyer RASTOROPHNNY (EM-400) while heading for the Russian city of Severomorsk

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Barents Sea Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Tony Alleyne Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Sweetgrass Baskets - A Gullah Tradition

Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Sweetgrass Baskets - A Gullah Tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Gullah heritage remains today in the skilled hands of the sweetgrass basket weavers who create intricate designs using local plant m... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (COANG), flown by USAF Major (MAJ) Julian Clay, finishes refueling from a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, 108th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), New Jersey Air National Guard (NJANG), during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Falcon is carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile (left) and Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pod under the wing and an Acceleration Monitor Assembly (AMA) pod on the wing tip. The Tiger Meet of the Americas, first ever held in Canada, inaugurated in 2001 in the Western Hemisphere to carry on the Tiger tradition of the long-established...

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Fighter Wing (FW), Colorado Air National Guard (... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- John Amato , partner of Mother's restaurant displays a photograph given by Coast Guard Vice Admiral, Thad Allen on their first day open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- John Amato , partne...

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Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, November 11, 2009 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Kenneth R. Tingman, right, Lt. Colonel, U. S. Air Force, retired, and Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Michael H. Smith, Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps, retired, observed Veterans Day in an American Samoa ceremony Wedneday. Pago Pago was an active U. S. Naval base until 1951. Military service is a tradition in American Samoa. Richard O'Reilly/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, November ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Leaders Observe Veterans Day in American Samoa Production Date: 11/11/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, November 11, 2009 -- Federal Coordinating O... More

Window Rock, Ariz., March 14, 2013 -- Window Rock, Ariz. is the Capitol of the Sovereign Navajo Nation that expands over 27,000 square miles and is situated on the southwestern Colorado Plateau. This monument pays tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers, a small band of warriors who created an unbreakable code from the ancient language of their people and changed the course of modern history. Serving with distinction, the young Navajo soldiers transmitted secret communications on the battlefields of WWII at a time when America's best cryptographers were falling short. They drew upon their proud warrior tradition to brave the dense jungles of Guadalcanal and the exposed beachheads of Iwo Jima.Photo by Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Window Rock, Ariz., March 14, 2013 -- Window Rock, Ariz. is the Capito...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Window Rock, AZ Disasters: Navajo Nation Severe Freeze (DR-4104) Disaster Types: ... More

Cherokee Hills Byway - Cherokee Gentleman Cooking Traditional Food

Cherokee Hills Byway - Cherokee Gentleman Cooking Traditional Food

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A typical hog fry is done on special occasions. Tradition continues today as a Cherokee man, dressed in jeans, a t-shirt, a cowboy hat, ... More

Captain John Keane, SENIOR Arabic Linguistic, Combat Service Support Detachment 37, in support of Operation PACIFIC HAVEN, holds a conversation with Kurdish evacuees during their festivities of Eid-af-altar. This is a Muslim tradition that celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and gaining spiritual enlightenment. PACIFIC HAVEN provided Kurdish evacuees political asylum from Iraq. While on Guam, the Kurds are provided shelter, food, clothing, medical care and assimilation classes for life in the United States

Captain John Keane, SENIOR Arabic Linguistic, Combat Service Support D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACIFIC HAVEN Base: Tiyan State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marshall A. P... More

As part of the Gala concert of CENTRASBAT 00, Kazakh performers demonstrate a cultural tradition of a game called catch a girl, in which the two riders (male and female) take off on horseback and try and catch each other. The female rider whips the male until she is caught. If the male catches the female he is then rewarded with a kiss. The Gala concert was a show put on by Kazakhstanis, showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central...

As part of the Gala concert of CENTRASBAT 00, Kazakh performers demons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As part of the Gala concert of CENTRASBAT 00, Kazakh performers demonstrate a cultural tradition of a game called catch a girl, ... More

As part of the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, during the gala concert, Kazakhstan performers demonstrate a cultural tradition of a game called catch the girl, in which the two riders ( male and female) take off on horseback and the male tries to catch the female. The female rider whips the male until she is caught. If the male catches the female he is then rewarded with a kiss. . The gala concert was a show put on by the Kazakhstans showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by...

As part of the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As part of the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, during the gala concert, Kazakhstan... More

A US Army service member field dresses and stores his parachute after participating in an US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individual the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in a series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

A US Army service member field dresses and stores his parachute after ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Air National Guardsman er SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., pins a Spouse Pin on his wife Sandra during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by...

Air National Guardsman er SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., pins ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Marines stand at attention for the cake cutting tradition during the annual Joint Daytime Ceremony at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Nov. 9, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Private First Class Joey R. Garza) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Marines stand at attention for the cake cutting trad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcb Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Joey R. Garza, USMC Release Statu... More

First Lady Laura Bush (left), US President George W. Bush, US Navy (USN) Admiral Vernon E. Clark, CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO), and The Honorable Gordon R. England (right), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), observe the pass and review during the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Parade at Washington, D.C. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform provide military ceremonial support to the Presidential Inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington's 1789 Presidential Inauguration

First Lady Laura Bush (left), US President George W. Bush, US Navy (US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Tracy Demarco, Usn Release Statu... More

A US Navy (USN) Honor Guard fire seven 7.62mm M14 Rifles during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). Burial at sea ceremonies are a time-honored maritime tradition that's been in use as long as people have gone to sea. The LINCOLN is currently at sea off the coast of Southern California conducting readiness training in support of the Fleet Response Plan (FRP)

A US Navy (USN) Honor Guard fire seven 7.62mm M14 Rifles during a buri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public C... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- Coast Guard Vice Admiral, Thad Allen visits with staff from Mother's restaurant and presents a photo on their first day open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- Coast Guard Vice Ad...

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

Members of the US Navy (USN) Ceremonial Honor Guard pass in review at the East Front of the US Capitol during the 2005 Presidential Inaugural. The USN Ceremonial Guard provides military ceremonial support to the 55th Presidential Inauguration. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform provide military ceremonial support to the Presidential Inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington's 1789 Inauguration. Receiving the honors are US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush (left) and Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne (right)

Members of the US Navy (USN) Ceremonial Honor Guard pass in review at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PA1 John Gaffney, Usn Release Status:... More

US Army Airborne soldiers, 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, Washington, receive Thailand Army jump wings from Thai airborne soldiers after participating in a US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individual the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. COBRA GOLD '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will...

US Army Airborne soldiers, 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, Washin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Airborne soldiers, 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, Washington, receive Thailand Army jump wings from Thai airborne ... More

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