Homecoming Celebrations for Military Ships

Vibrant scenes of families and friends welcoming military ships at ports, featuring flags, signs, and joyful crowds, capturing the emotional reunions.

DN-ST-89-10311. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-86-06015. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Family members and friends wave signs and flags as the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) arrives at the pier. The OKINAWA has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The audience and distinguished guests on the speaker's platform listen as Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. speaks at the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714). Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the crowd of Volunteer Citizens of Nagasaki who came out to welcome the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as the ship arrives early in the morning for a port visit. Sailors and Marines man the rail in the foreground. Base: Nagasaki Harbor Country: Japan (JPN)

Family members and friends wait on the pier as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SSN-724) returns home following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. During Operation Desert Storm, the LOUISVILLE became the first submarine to launch a Tomahawk land attack missile in a wartime situation. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Friends and family members wave signs and flags as the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) arrives at the pier. The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10311. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-89-10309. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

RADM Hugh L. Webster, left, RADM Virgil L. Hill Jr. and another officer return the salute of ADM Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, as he arrives for the change of command ceremony at which Webster relinquishes command of the Operational Test and Evaluation Force to Hill. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00227. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00820. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President George Bush addresses military personnel at the naval station.. Base: Naval Air Station, Souda Bay State: Crete Country: Greece(GRC)

A big crowd of spectators at the National Victory Celebration parade honoring the coalition forces of Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00237. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Family and friends of the crew of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) gather at the dock as crew members leave the ship. The aircraft carrier has just returned to port following an extended deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Coast Guard Company passes in review before the President in the 1993 Inaugural Parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08831. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Float in Desert Storm Victory Parade, Washington, D.C.

Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, leads LT. Jeffrey Zaun, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, center, and LT. Robert Wetzel up the red carpet to the platform during a ceremony to honor the three former prisoners of war. They had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05987. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08815. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10304. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-87-06071. Base: Mobile State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of guests attending commissioning ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30). In the background the crew man the ship's aft rail. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Valley Celebration to the Squadron group ships from the Royal Navy by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix in the Marine Barracks Willemsoord in Den Helder. The air defense and command rules were also employed in the seven provinces.

DN-ST-86-07335. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08249. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

DN-ST-90-01461. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Family members and friends crowd onto the accommodation ladder to go aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082). The ELMER MONTGOMERY has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

American Reunion on the Mall. The U.S. Honor guard and President-elect Clinton arrive on the Lady Bird Johnson Park side of the Memorial Bridge on their walk to the ceremonial "Ringing of the Bells". Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A dignitary speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10363. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

A crowd of family members and friends waits on the pier as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SSN-724) arrives at the base following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. During Operation Desert Storm, the LOUISVILLE became the first submarine to launch a Tomahawk land attack missile in a wartime situation. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A recently released U.S. Navy Prisoner of War, one of the first group to be released by Hanoi, gives the "Peace sign" as he deplanes from a C-141 Starlifter during a refueling stop. The POWs were enroute from Clark Air Base, Philippines to Travis Air Force Base, CA and then to be reunited with their families in the states. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-88-00985. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-89-10283. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

An overall view of the departure ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II as she and Prince Philip prepare to board HMY BRITANIA after a tour of the West Coast. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10890. Country: Unknown

Family members and friends crowd the pier as they wait for the arrival of the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56). The SAN JACINTO is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors greet loved ones upon their return from Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1979 - During the Bob Hope show aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2), singer and actress Diane Carroll sings to the Navy and Marine personnel of the ship.

Veteran in Wheelchair, Vietnam Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Veterans, active-duty military officers and family members attend an official wreath-laying ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France. Country: France (FRA)

DN-ST-86-07319. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-86-08989. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) watch from the pier as the vessel approaches port. The VALLEY FORGE has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02493. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-88-05324. Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

S66-42780 (21 July 1966) --- The crew of the Gemini-10 spaceflight, astronaut John W. Young (left), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, talk on live radio and television during welcome aboard ceremonies on the deck of the USS Guadalcanal. The astronauts were picked up from the ocean, following a successful splashdown, by a recovery helicopter and flown to the Guadalcanal to begin postflight medical and technical debriefings.

DN-ST-86-07315. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Waiting for the arrival of the STS-95 crewmembers at the Shuttle Landing Facility are 137 media representatives, a small sampling of more than 3,000 expected to attend the launch on Oct. 29. Flying into KSC to make final preparations for their launch were Mission Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski, Mission Specialist Stephen K. Robinson, Mission Specialist Pedro Duque, with the European Space Agency (ESA), and Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA). The STS-95 mission includes research payloads such as the Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft, the Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test Platform, the International Extreme Ultraviolet Hitchhiker, as well as the SPACEHAB single module with experiments on space flight and the aging process. The mission is expected to last 8 days, 21 hours and 49 minutes, and return to KSC on Nov. 7

DA-SC-85-03338. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A day marked on many calendars as Armed Forces Day was a day of protest for hundreds of students and other citizens. People flooded the main gate at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, by the hundreds to have their voices heard for their stand against the National Missile Defense Systems (NMD) launches that launch from Vandenberg. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Gunners Mate (Missiles) Second Class (GMM2) (SW) Harggett welcomes a group of local school children on board the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25) as part of the ships active community service program. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A serviceman looks at a display of greetings from local children during a stopover at the air station. Troops are returning from serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL)

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for their heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek. Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

DN-ST-87-02662. Base: Meadowlands State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) are followed down Broadway Street by two LARC-5 amphibious resupply cargo lighters during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held in honor of all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03611. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Two wives of two sailors assigned to the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) watch from the pier as the ship arrives at its berth. The MANITOWOC is returning to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

September 11 second year anniversary, Ground Zero

Members of a Navy sea-air-land (SEAL) team drive three Scorpion fast attack vehicles (FAVs) down Broadway Street during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held in honor of all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the crowd waiting to welcome recently released prisoners of war due to arrive aboard a C-141 Starlifter aircraft en route from Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

East Germans brave the weather as they gather for the official opening of the Brandenburg Gate..

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - TURRET HOMECOMING USS MONITOR

DN-ST-90-00324. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-86-05969. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-02887. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-10790. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary Gale Norton speaking to reporters at the chain-link fence, bearing flags and assorted tributes, serving as the Flight 93 temporary memorial, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honoring passengers and crew of the plane hijacked on September 11, 2001. Norton swore in the Flight 93 National Memorial Federal Advisory Commission

DN-ST-86-02836. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) give former President George Bush a warm reception to the ship while operating in the Arabian Gulf. Bush was on a good will mission, visiting several Arab countries to express his gratitude for their participation in the Gulf War. He interrupted his busy schedule to thank the Sailors aboard the "Spirit of Freedom" for their support and continuing service in world events. USS George Washington departed its home port of Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 26 for a scheduled six-month deployment. Since that time, the crew has been supporting the peace keeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia before transiting the Suez Canal and changing its.... Complete Scene Caption: The crew of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) give former President George Bush a warm reception to the ship while operating in the Arabian Gulf. Bush was on a good will mission, visiting several Arab countries to express his gratitude for their participat

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retrieved from the ocean floor three miles deep, the Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury capsule is revealed to photographers and the media in Port Canaveral, Fla. The capsule was found and raised by Curt Newport (left), leading an expedition sponsored by the Discovery Channel. After its successful 16-minute suborbital flight on July 21, 1961, the Liberty Bell 7, with astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom aboard, splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean. A prematurely jettisoned hatch caused the capsule to flood and a Marine rescue helicopter was unable to lift it. It quickly sank to a three-mile depth. Grissom was rescued but his spacecraft remained lost on the ocean floor, until now. An underwater salvage expert, Newport located the capsule through modern technology, and after one abortive attempt, successfully raised it and brought it to Port Canaveral. The recovery of Liberty Bell 7 fulfilled a 14-year dream for the expedition leader. The capsule is being moved t

Memorial Day Parade

Displaying banners, balloons, American flags, and signs, a crowd welcomes the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) back to home port after 11 months at sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A rear view of distinguished guests on the speakers platform as they watch the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) begin to slide down the ways amid a barrage of just-released red, white and blue balloons. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Jenny and Kristin Ellis wait for the arrival of LT. Tom Ellis of Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14). VF-14 is returning to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Tennessee and Alabama: Arrival, motorcade, and Address at Founder's Day program, Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee. President John F. Kennedy (at lectern, with back to camera) delivers an address at a Founders Day ceremony commemorating the 90th anniversary of Vanderbilt University. Those seated on stage include: Chancellor Alexander Heard of Vanderbilt University; Senator Lister Hill (Alabama); and Naval Aide to the President Captain Tazewell Shepard. Dudley Field, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Flight deck crewmen of Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) scrub the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) following the completion of carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Family and friends of crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) display banners welcoming their loved ones home as the RANGER arrives in port. The vessel is returning to Naval Station, North Island following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Living history reenactment of making of first American flag, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

British troopers stand at attention during the 36th Annual Remembrance of the Battle of Arnhem. Base: Arnhem State: Gelderland Country: Netherlands / Holland (NLD)

Tattoo on the Parade of the Breda Castle (Royal Military Academy).

Sponsor for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311), Mrs. Jane Brakensiek Sisler poses for a photograph in front of the launching platform prior to the official christening and launch of the ship. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A huge crowd assembles for the 1991 Chicago Air and Water Show, an annual event which includes performance by Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members as well as demonstrations by Navy fighter aircraft. Base: Chicago State: Illinois(IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral Charles R. Larson, center, Commander in CHIEF, US Pacific Fleet, and Admiral Gennadi Khvatov, right center, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, gather in front of a Be-12 Mail aircraft with members of a cultural troupe during a visit to an air base. Larson is in the Soviet Union with two US Navy ships, the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57), for a four-day goodwill visit. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Sen. Paul S. Trible Jr., R-VA., left, shakes hands with Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., after introducing him as the speaker, during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718). Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of a local girl scout troop hold a banner welcoming the crew of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) upon the vessels' return from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members scrub the flight deck of the island of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-89-10811. Base: Unknown

030903-A-4928M-043. Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen observe female guests as they perform in a square dance on the after deck of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982. Visible in the background are the twin Standard-MR SAM (88) missiles on a Mark 26 Mod launcher. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00840. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-13481. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-05896. Country: Unknown

011027-F-0966E-006. Complete Scene Caption: Barbara Fairchild and her husband Roy Morris perform at Liberty State Park, New Jersey during the "Support Our Troops" rally for national "Make a Difference Day." Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Ladies Auxiliary, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs sponsored the rally. The event hosted numerous entertainment acts for the 15,000 attending the three-hour rally. "Americas armed forces are gearing up for a long and arduous war on an invisible, but terrifying enemy," said VFW Commander-in-CHIEF Jim N. Goldsmith. "We are asking a lot from our men and women in the military, which is why it is imperative that we show them our support. The rally also will demonstrate to the world that the actions of September 11 and the recent anthrax exposures have not diminished our resolve, but have actually served to strengthened our unity as a nation." Base: Liberty State Park State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United

DN-SC-87-03203. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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