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US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mike Ginter, Operations Officer assigned to the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), raffled off a ride in his World War II T-6 Texan aircraft for every 100 tickets sold in an effort to raise money for the Navy Marine Corps ief Society. Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) Timothy Bostic won the first raffle and is pictured with US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Ginter just before takeoff at Jacksonville, Florida (FL).Fla (May 012006) Commander Mike GinterOperations Officer aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)raffled off a ride in his World War II T-6 Texan aircraft for every 100 tickets sold in an effort to raise money for the Navy Marine Corps...

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mike Ginter, Operations Officer assigned...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mike Ginter, Operations Officer assigned to the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), raff... More

President Eisenhower Participates in the Ceremonies for the Interment of the Unknowns of World War II and Korea at Arlington National Cemetery

President Eisenhower Participates in the Ceremonies for the Interment ...

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Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird addresses guests attending the dedication of the Pentagon Correspondents Corridor, a corridor honoring American news correspondents who died covering military activities. On the right is a painting of war correspondent Ernie Pyle, who covered World War II for the Scripps Howard Newspaper Alliance

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird addresses guests attending the de...

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

A bush of red roses in full bloom with the crosses of American soldiers killed in World War II in the background in the American cemetery in Luxembourg. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A bush of red roses in full bloom with the crosses of American soldier...

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

An American Army soldier pays his respects to the fallen comrades of World War II in the American cemetery in Luxembourg. Exact Date Shot Unknown

An American Army soldier pays his respects to the fallen comrades of W...

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

An expedition team from Howard Air Force Base, Canal Zone, examines a piece of wreckage from a World War II B-24D Liberator aircraft

An expedition team from Howard Air Force Base, Canal Zone, examines a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Cocos Island Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jose Sanchez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air-to-air left side view of a P-51 Mustang. The restored World War II aircraft belongs to the Confederate Air Force, a private aero-historical group based in Texas

Air-to-air left side view of a P-51 Mustang. The restored World War II...

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

The Marine Memorial dedicated to U.S. Marines who served on the island during World War II

The Marine Memorial dedicated to U.S. Marines who served on the island...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wake Island Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bertram Mau Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

The full length view of the Uriel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicting the 1ST Marine Division during World War II and the Great Gate, Peking, Boxer Rebellion 1900. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The full length view of the Uriel memorial stained glass window in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Reginald D. Brooks ... More

The full length view of the Zadkiel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicting the 3rd Marine Division during World War II and the landing on the island of Samar, Philippines Campaign 1901. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The full length view of the Zadkiel memorial stained glass window in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Reginald D. Brooks ... More

An actor wearing a World War II flight jacket takes a break from doing a scene from the movie "Winds of War". Filming of the movie is taking place aboard the assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

An actor wearing a World War II flight jacket takes a break from doing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

A view of damage to a North Field taxiway apparently caused by tracked vehicles and water erosion. This airfield was primarily used during World War II and is now being used for Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82

A view of damage to a North Field taxiway apparently caused by tracked...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David N. Craft, USA... More

Retired serviceman Henry E. Erwin, a World War II air mission Medal of Honor recipient, examines a medal during a memorial reunion of US Air Force Medal of Honor recipients

Retired serviceman Henry E. Erwin, a World War II air mission Medal of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dennis Plummer Release Status: ... More

Retired General Leon William Johnson, a World War II air mission Medal of Honor recipient, enters Fort Stanwix for a tour. The tour is one of several activities planned during the reunion of US Air Force Medal of Honor recipients

Retired General Leon William Johnson, a World War II air mission Medal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dennis Plummer Release Status: ... More

Turkish officers board the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D-345) for the first time. The YUCETEPE, formerly the USS ORLECK (DD 886), is being decommissioned by the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish Navy in a combined ceremony. The ORLECK is the last World War II era destroyer in the Pacific Fleet

Turkish officers board the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D-345) for the firs...

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

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) on duty at the Tomb of the Unknowns prior to the internment of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Vietnam Unknown will be interred in a crypt between the Unknowns of the Korean War and World War II

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) on duty at the Tomb of the...

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

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) on duty at the tomb of the Unknowns prior to the internment of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Vietnam Unknown will be interred in a crypt between the Unknowns of the Korean War and World War II

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) on duty at the tomb of the...

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

Naomi Nover of Nover News Service, Washington, District of Columbia, discusses her experiences as a reporter during World War II with a French correspondent prior to a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary celebration of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Naomi Nover of Nover News Service, Washington, District of Columbia, d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

A photojournalist videotapes a war memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A photojournalist videotapes a war memorial on the 40th anniversary of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Members of the Italian armed forces stand in formation during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Rome by the 1ST Special Service Force during World War II

Members of the Italian armed forces stand in formation during a ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division receive commemorative key chains from World War II veterans on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division receive commemorative key chain...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A color guard parades the 1ST Special Service Force banner past a group of World War II veterans during a ceremony commemorating the liberation of Rome by the 1ST Special Service Force during World War II

A color guard parades the 1ST Special Service Force banner past a grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Restored World War II vehicles are staged in a field on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Restored World War II vehicles are staged in a field on the 40th anniv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division inspect a World War II C-47 aircraft while visiting a museum on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division inspect a World War II C-47 air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A soldier videotapes members of the 82nd Airborne Division during their visit to a war memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A soldier videotapes members of the 82nd Airborne Division during thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cartean Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Secretary of the US Army John O. Marsh arrives at a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Rome during World War II

Secretary of the US Army John O. Marsh arrives at a ceremony commemora...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Jim Ramage, a veteran of the Normandy landing during World War II, is interviewed during his visit to the American cemetery at Omaha Beach on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Jim Ramage, a veteran of the Normandy landing during World War II, is ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison listen as Colonel (COL) Bob Piper, a retired World War II veteran, describes a battle that tool place in the town. They are visiting the area on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison listen as Colonel (COL) Bob Piper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A British paratrooper adjusts his helmet strap while participating in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A British paratrooper adjusts his helmet strap while participating in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Tzer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Governor Ricardo J. Bordallo of Guam watches as Colonel J. Karl Miller, with Sergeant Major Ables assisting, presents the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal to Vincente Borja. Borja is one of 34 recipients of the medals being presented during a Veterans Day memorial service held at Skinner Plaza

Governor Ricardo J. Bordallo of Guam watches as Colonel J. Karl Miller...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Artwork: "India," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "India," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army...

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

Artwork: "Village," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Village," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Ar...

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

A survivor of the destroyer escort SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413), which was sunk in World War II, attends the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

A survivor of the destroyer escort SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413), which w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Former crew members of the World War II battleship NEVADA (BB 36) attend the commissioning of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS NEVADA (SSBN 733)

Former crew members of the World War II battleship NEVADA (BB 36) atte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN K.P. Keller Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Artwork: "On the Road," China, World War II- Artist: John G. Hanlen

Artwork: "On the Road," China, World War II- Artist: John G. Hanlen

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

Marines from the 11th Marine Amphibious Unit move out near the flight line on Adak Island during Exercise KERNEL POTLATCH '87, the first winter amphibious operation in the Aleutian Islands since World War II

Marines from the 11th Marine Amphibious Unit move out near the flight ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL POTLATCH '87 Base: Naval Air Station, Adak State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Tomoyuki Omura, a Japanese dignitary whose father was killed on the island during World War II, and U.S. Coast Guard CMDR. Alex Montanez, whose father was also killed during the island battle, share pictures of their parents. The pictures will be displaye

Tomoyuki Omura, a Japanese dignitary whose father was killed on the is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Attu Island State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Willie Thornton Release Status: Released to P... More

A Navy diver from Moible Diving Salvage Unit One tracks a survey line past the stack on the sunken World War II Japanese merchant ship KIZUGAWA MARU during Project Sea Mark, a four year undersea survey and mapping study of naval historic sites. The study is being conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Park Service's Submerged Cultrual Resource Unit

A Navy diver from Moible Diving Salvage Unit One tracks a survey line ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: Larry Murphy Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Members of the Old 29th Division Association drive a World War II jeep during reactivation ceremonies for the 29th Infantry Division (Light)

Members of the Old 29th Division Association drive a World War II jeep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Belvoir State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Arnold W. Kalmanson Release Status: Release... More

Robert L. Hite, one of Doolittle's Raiders, receives his POW/MIA medal for service in World War II from Major General Alexander K. Davidson, commander, 22nd Air Force, Military Airlift Command

Robert L. Hite, one of Doolittle's Raiders, receives his POW/MIA medal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Post Grad School, Monterey State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Michael E. Best Relea... More

Retired Lieutenant General James H. Doolittle acknowledges the crowd during the ceremony awarding Doolittle's Raiders the POW/MIA medals for service in World War II. Major General Edwin H. Burba, Commander, 7th Infantry Division (Light), looks on

Retired Lieutenant General James H. Doolittle acknowledges the crowd d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Post Grad School, Monterey State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael E. Best Rele... More

A left side view of a World War II British Lancaster aircraft in flight during Air Fete'88, a NATO aircraft display hosted by the 513th Airborne Command and Control Wing

A left side view of a World War II British Lancaster aircraft in fligh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Royal Air Force Mildenhall Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Bugs Bunny enjoys a carrot and a ride on a descending bomb compliments of the 529th Bombardment Squadron, 320th Bombardmen Wing.  The squadron's FB-111s have revived the nose art originally used by the B-24 Liberators of the 529th during World War II

Bugs Bunny enjoys a carrot and a ride on a descending bomb compliments...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr., USAF Release Sta... More

A port bow view of the battleship North Carolina (BB 55). This famous World War II battleship has been permanently moored here since 1961 as a war memorial

A port bow view of the battleship North Carolina (BB 55). This famous ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Statu... More

A float of an aircraft carrier with a TBF Avenger aircraft participates in the Inauguration Day parade for George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. The aircraft is the same type flown by Bush in World War II

A float of an aircraft carrier with a TBF Avenger aircraft participate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Paul N. Hurlburt Release Status:... More

President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush and an Italian dignitary stand during a ceremony at Sicily-Rome America Cemetery honoring US military personnel killed during the World War II fight for southern Italy in 1943-44

President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush and an Italian dignitary s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nettuno Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David Greitzer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

The uniform of Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Altilio exhibits a number of Soviet decorations and mementos, including a picture of Mikhail Gorbachov. They are souvenirs of the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), the second goodwill call to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

The uniform of Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Altilio exhibit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A statue of Admiral (ADM) Pavel Nakhimov, the Black Sea Fleet commander killed while defending the port during the Crimean War, looks out over the plaza where US naval personnel mingle with Soviet citizens.  The Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59)  are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A statue of Admiral (ADM) Pavel Nakhimov, the Black Sea Fleet commande...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Soviet Navy non-commissioned officers demonstrate their talents on drums and horns during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second such visit by US warships to a Soviet port since World War II

Soviet Navy non-commissioned officers demonstrate their talents on dru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

United States Navy personnel standing near an OE-82 UHF SATCOMM antenna on the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) watch as sailors on their Soviet escort, a Tarantul III class missile corvette, take in a line from the American ship.  GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are on the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American naval vessels since World War II

United States Navy personnel standing near an OE-82 UHF SATCOMM antenn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

An American Sailor and his friends pose in front of a model ship given him at the end of the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

An American Sailor and his friends pose in front of a model ship given...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A Soviet officer is followed by two US Marines carrying a wreath in a procession to the port's war memorial. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

A Soviet officer is followed by two US Marines carrying a wreath in a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A woman waves a greeting from behind a line of Soviet sailors. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

A woman waves a greeting from behind a line of Soviet sailors. The Aeg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

American Marines talk with their Soviet counterparts on the beach, with a Pomornik class air cushion landing craft in the background.  The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

American Marines talk with their Soviet counterparts on the beach, wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kherson Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A Soviet Vice Admiral says good-bye to Vice Admiral (VADM) R. Paul Ilg, Deputy Commander-in-CHIEF, US Naval Forces Europe.  The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are winding up the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

A Soviet Vice Admiral says good-bye to Vice Admiral (VADM) R. Paul Ilg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Soviet officers touring the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are shown damage control personnel and their gear.  GATES and the Guided Missile Frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59 are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet officers touring the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A Soviet Chaika automobile stands on the beach in front of a Pomornik class air cushion vehicle, on display during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). The two warships are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American naval vessels since World War II

A Soviet Chaika automobile stands on the beach in front of a Pomornik ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kherson Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Soviet officers touring the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are shown a walkie-talkie and exhibits of shipboard operations.  GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet officers touring the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

US Navy officers photograph the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA, and other Soviet warships riding at anchor in the harbor.  KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are departing after the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

US Navy officers photograph the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

An American officer looks past a harbor tug to the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51), anchored in the harbor along with a line of Soviet warships.  GATES and the Guided Missile Frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59 are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

An American officer looks past a harbor tug to the Aegis Guided Missil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Air Force volunteers prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber for painting as the aircraft undergoes the final stages of its restoration. The World War II vintage bomber, nicknamed "Homesick Angel," is being restored for permanent display at the front gate of the Strategic Air Command headquarters

Air Force volunteers prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber for paintin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIRMAN 1ST Class Keith Brown Release S... More

A Marine trumpeter plays during a joint U.S./Soviet wreath-laying ceremony held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to honor those who served in World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

A Marine trumpeter plays during a joint U.S./Soviet wreath-laying cere...

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

The restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Heavenly Body" takes off during practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

The restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Heavenly Body" takes off during pra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

MCPO Charles Cartwright holds the urn containing the remains of CDR Harold Schwartz during burial at sea services aboard the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST-1191), anchored off Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Schwartz served as a doctor assigned to the Paratroop Battalion, 1ST Marine Division and took part in combat operations on Guadalcanal, the Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands and Okinawa during World War II

MCPO Charles Cartwright holds the urn containing the remains of CDR Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Carolyn Harris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Audience members listen to a speaker during a memorial service for four chaplains who lost their lives when the merchant ship S.S. Dorchester sank during World War II. The ceremony commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dorchester's sailing from Pier 11, Staten Island, N.Y

Audience members listen to a speaker during a memorial service for fou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Cw03 Ed Bailey Release Status: Relea... More

Retired GEN. Robert Lee Scott, Jr., is pictured next to an original oil painting of himself. Scott flew P-40's in combat over Burma, China with the "Flying Tigers" in World War II where he claims 22 kills from 1941-1942. Scott is the author of the best seller "God is My Co-Pilot". Scott now works in the Museum of Aviation, Robins AFB, Ga

Retired GEN. Robert Lee Scott, Jr., is pictured next to an original oi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Warner Robins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. David S. Nolan Release Sta... More

Retired Marine Corps Brig. GEN. Ben Blaz addresses the audience during the 50th anniversary ceremony of the World War II Liberation of Guam

Retired Marine Corps Brig. GEN. Ben Blaz addresses the audience during...

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

Mr. Claude Knight, Sr. assists LT. GEN. Griffith, 12AF/CC, in dedicating the Knight Building, new home to the Twelfth Air Force, in memory of his uncle, First Lieutenant Raymond L. Knight, a Twelfth Air Force Medal of Honor recipient in World War II

Mr. Claude Knight, Sr. assists LT. GEN. Griffith, 12AF/CC, in dedicati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Ash Release Status... More

A right side view of an AT-6 Harvard aircraft taxiing across the south apron after landing. The aircraft is taking part in Freedom Flight America; a flight of vintage aircraft en route to New York City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two

A right side view of an AT-6 Harvard aircraft taxiing across the south...

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: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

A right rear view of an SNJ Texan aircraft, in 1944 paint scheme, parked on the tarmac. The aircraft is taking part in Freedom Flight America; a flight of vintage aircraft en route to New York City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two

A right rear view of an SNJ Texan aircraft, in 1944 paint scheme, park...

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: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

Hawaii Governor Ben Cayetano welcomes First Lady Hillary Clinton on her arrival for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of World War II

Hawaii Governor Ben Cayetano welcomes First Lady Hillary Clinton on he...

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: Sr. AMN. Christopher J .Matthews Release... More

President William Jefferson Clinton gives a speech from the lectern on the runway just after his arrival for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II

President William Jefferson Clinton gives a speech from the lectern on...

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 Christopher J .Matthews Release Stat... More

Retired U.S. Air Force Captain Albert Whitesides Jr., 76, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, blows out a candle during the "Lonely Eagle" ceremony in the Randolph Officer's Club. About 20 pilots, original members of the famed black World War II flying unit, were in attendance for the ceremony which commemorated Tuskegee Airmen who are no longer living and also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force

Retired U.S. Air Force Captain Albert Whitesides Jr., 76, one of the o...

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: Javier Garcia Release Status: Released ... More

The Iowa class battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) approaches its new berth at Fox 5 S-N at Ford Island after a 2,600 mile tow line journey to join the battleship USS Arizona (BB 39) Memorial (foreground) as symbols of the beginning and the end of World War II (WWII). The USS Arizona lies at Fox 7 with over 1,000 sailors entombed in the ship as she sank in the bombing attack on December 7, 1941

The Iowa class battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) approaches its new bert...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kerry Baker, Usn Release Status: Released to ... More

A left profile view of only the claw apparatus on a Caterpillar, tracked backhoe is seen as it picks up a clump of rubble that once was a World War II era building at the "Old Tank Plant" on Detroit's Tank Arsenal. The property was sold to the city of Warren, Michigan

A left profile view of only the claw apparatus on a Caterpillar, track...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacom Hq, Warren State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public ... More

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

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

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

Air Force and Navy demolition disposal experts search for live World War II explosives on the island of Enjebi. Artillery shells, mines, grenades, and bombs are still found on the island. Enjebi, part of Eniwetok Atoll, was used as an atomic testing area in the 1950s

Air Force and Navy demolition disposal experts search for live World W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Marshall Islands (MHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Herman J. Kokojan, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A World War II Japanese machine gun is silhouetted against the setting sun

A World War II Japanese machine gun is silhouetted against the setting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fonte Plateau Country: Guatemala (GTM) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant E.M. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

The full length view of the Haniel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicting the 6th Marine Division during World War II and the organization of the Marine Corps 1775. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The full length view of the Haniel memorial stained glass window in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Reginald D. Brooks ... More

The bottom section (ventilator) of the Jophiel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicts the Marines attacking at Belleau Wood, World War II. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The bottom section (ventilator) of the Jophiel memorial stained glass ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Reginald D. Brooks ... More

The full length view of the Gabriel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicting the Third Amphibious Corps during World War II and the raising of the flag, Guantanamo Bay, Spanish War 1898. The window was completed September 5th 1945

The full length view of the Gabriel memorial stained glass window in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Reginald D. Brooks ... More

Aerial view of the ruins and a memorial to American defenders of the island during World War II

Aerial view of the ruins and a memorial to American defenders of the i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Corregidor Island Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Aerial view of a World War II gun emplacement on the island surrounded by foliage

Aerial view of a World War II gun emplacement on the island surrounded...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Corregidor Island Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Aerial view of the ruins and a memorial to American defenders of the island during World War II

Aerial view of the ruins and a memorial to American defenders of the i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Corregidor Island Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A view of the roof of a building occupied by the Japanese and later by the U.S. during World War II. The island is presently being used for Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82

A view of the roof of a building occupied by the Japanese and later by...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David N. Craft, USA... More

A view of a section of asphalt on the North Field prime runway after tests on the condition of the roadbed were conducted by the 9th Engineering Battalion, during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. This airfield was primarily used during World War II

A view of a section of asphalt on the North Field prime runway after t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David N. Craft, USA... More

A view of the Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial located on the George Washington Parkway. The memorial, maintained by the Parks Service, is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Navy and Merchant Marine Service during World War II

A view of the Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial located on the George ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, Usn (Ret.) Release Status: Rele... More

Members of the Citadel Military Academy Corps of Cadets serve as pallbearers during funeral services for retired General Mark Clark, US Army. Clark commanded forces in Europe during World War II and later became the president of The Citadel

Members of the Citadel Military Academy Corps of Cadets serve as pallb...

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

Workers lower a concrete slab into position to seal the crypt of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. The Vietnam Unknown was interred between the Unknowns of the Korean War and World War II during a ceremony on Memorial Day, May 28, 1984. (SUBSTANDARD)

Workers lower a concrete slab into position to seal the crypt of the U...

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

A memorial bust honoring General (GEN) Anthony C. McAulliffe for his contribution during World War II

A memorial bust honoring General (GEN) Anthony C. McAulliffe for his c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers participate in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers partici...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A paratrooper participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactment of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Senator Bob Dole, Republican-Kansas, General (GEN) John W. Vessey Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, and Italian dignitaries attend a ceremony commemorating the liberation of Rome by the 1ST Special Service Force during World War II

Senator Bob Dole, Republican-Kansas, General (GEN) John W. Vessey Jr.,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Pope John Paul II speaks at St. Peter's Square during a ceremony commemorating the liberation of Rome by the 1ST Special Service Force during World War II

Pope John Paul II speaks at St. Peter's Square during a ceremony comme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participate in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participate in the re-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place during a dedication ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

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