Military Homecomings and Ceremonies

A series of images capturing military reunions and ceremonies, featuring crowds, military personnel, and celebrations at various U.S. naval bases. The mood is festive and patriotic.

DN-ST-86-02227. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LT. Jeffrey Zaun greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ceremony to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held 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-88-02492. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sponsor Carol H. Sawyer speaks during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720). Seated on the left is Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crowd of NAS, Alameda personnel greet President William Jefferson Clinton upon his arrival. Clinton is visiting Alameda to discuss the issue of base closure. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00252. Base: Williamsburg State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-02227. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07182. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03349. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05989. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An officer escorts a guest to her seat prior to commissioning ceremonies for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BREMERTON (SSN-698). Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Cub Scouts at reenactment of Paul Revere's ride, Somerville, Massachusetts , Historical reenactments, Clothing & dress, Holidays, Patriots' Day. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

DF-ST-86-03868. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Office of the Secretary - Seafarer's Union and U.S.S. Bellatrix in Harvey, Louisiana New Orleans

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III shakes hands with LT. Jeffrey Zaun during a ceremony honoring Zaun and his fellow pilots, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel, standing at right. The pilot's aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. Adm. Paul D. Miller, commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, is also taking part in the ceremony. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President George Bush, center, waves as he and his wife, Barbara, second from left, arrive aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Among those accompanying President and Mrs. Bush is GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, third from left, commander in chief, U.S. central Command. The president and his wife are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

DN-SN-87-00801. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05615. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Survivors from the destroyer ex-USS REID (DD-369) attend christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., on steps, watch as Sponsor Jane Weinberger, wife of Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, launches the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) by breaking a champagne bottle on its bow. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Inaugural parade, President Clinton speaks with RADM Lockwood, as Vice President Gore looks on and applauds passing parade units. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, wearing blue jacket; CAPT D.M. Brooks, right, commanding officer; and RADM George Aitcheson Jr., commander of Carrier Group 7, watch flight demonstrations during Weinberger's visit to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64). Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DD-ST-89-03835. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Europe: Germany, West Berlin: President Kennedy at Checkpoint Charlie, 12:05PM. President John F. Kennedy views East Berlin, East Germany (Democratic Republic), from an elevated platform at Checkpoint Charlie along the Berlin Wall in West Berlin, West Germany (Federal Republic). Also pictured: Chancellor of West Germany, Konrad Adenauer; Mayor of West Berlin, Willy Brandt; West German Ambassador to the United States, Karl Heinrich Knappstein; Minister for All-German Affairs, Dr. Rainer Barzel; Commanding General of the Berlin Brigade, Major General Frederick O. Hartel; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Director of Radio in the American Sector (RIAS) in Berlin and translator for the President, Robert Lochner; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; U.S. Commandant in Berlin, Major General James H. Polk; White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. Jerry Behn. Vertical blemish near center of image is original to the negative.

DD-ST-89-03777. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05985. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1LT Victoria Crawford, left, and 1LT Mary Livingston hold their diplomas during the graduation ceremony for their undergraduate pilot training class. They are part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course. Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An American sailor wearing protective gear and an oxygen breathing apparatus stands before a class of Soviet sailors and officers during a training session on U.S. Navy damage control techniques. The Soviet guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG-434), the guided missile frigate MARSHAL USTINOV(CG-088) and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit, the first visit to an American military port by ships of the Soviet navy. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, speaks to sailors and Marines gathered on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Soviet Vice Adm. Boris N. Pekedov speaks through a translator with a trainer at Sea World during a five-day goodwill visit to San Diego by three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ex-POW and U.S. Navy CPT Ernest Milvin Moore Jr., (Captured 11 Mar 67) shakes the hand of Mrs. B. H. Russell, a Red Cross volunteer. She was one of the many well wishers who came say goodbye to CPT Moore as he leaves for the United States. CPT Moore was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander, U.S. Central Command, and his wife, Brenda, ride in a limousine during the Welcome Home parade honoring the men and women who served in Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Inspection tour of NASA installations: St. Louis, Missouri, McDonnell Aircraft, 3:27PM. President John F. Kennedy stands with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, James S. McDonnell, and others upon arrival aboard Air Force One at Lambert-St. Louis Municipal Airport, St. Louis, Missouri. Standing at bottom of airplane stairs (L-R): unidentified U.S. Air Force officer; Representative George P. Miller (California); President Kennedy; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Mr. McDonnell; Representative Albert Thomas (Texas); Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Dr. James E. Webb. Descending stairs: Associate Administrator of NASA, Dr. Robert C. Seamans, Jr.; Director of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Dr. Robert Gilruth; Senator Alexander Wiley (Wisconsin); White House Secret Service agent, Roy Kellerman; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Naval A

DN-ST-85-00847. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy views the Marine Corps Evening Parade, at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (8th I Streets, SE), 9:00PM. President John F. Kennedy laughs with Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup, at the Marine Barracks (8th I) in Washington, D.C.; President Kennedy attended an evening parade at the barracks. Senator Richard B. Russell (Georgia) sits at far left; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson sits at far right.

Army Day parade, Boston , Parades & processions, Spectators, Military personnel. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

Former hostages Army MSGT Regis Ragan, Sharerand and Clair Barnes, left to right, arrive at the base for their departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DF-ST-86-09994. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-01728. Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Air Force Honor Guard and guests at the funeral for Michael Hammer, AFL-CIO labor specialist in San Salvador for the State Department, into the chapel for the memorial services. Base: Fort Myer, Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The NASHVILLE has returned to Norfolk 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, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08570. Base: Nettuno Country: Italy (ITA)

DF-ST-87-10689. Base: Tel Aviv Country: Israel (ISR)

An Attack squadron 36 (VA-36) bombardier/navigator is reunited with his family upon the squadron's arrival at the air station. VA-36 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) 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)

Mrs. Kay York, a teacher at Stewardson-Strasburg School, greets MAJ Skip Davenport as he and other members of the 8th Special Operations Squadron arrive to visit her first grade class. Children from the class corresponded with members of the squadron when the servicemen were stationed in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Now that they have returned from deployment, the men have traveled to Illinois to meet and spend a day with their pen pals. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Charleston State: Illinois(IL) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DD-ST-89-03979. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10330. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

LT. Robert Wetzel greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ceremony to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A juggler dressed as Uncle Sam entertains the crowd waiting for the arrival of a ship returning from the Persian Gulf region. Five ships of the aircraft USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are coming home to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during 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)

First Lady Nancy Reagan (at left) is greeted by COL Sievertson upon her arrival. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GRUPO DE BOYS SCOUTS.

Office of the Secretary - Seafarer's Union and U.S.S. Bellatrix in Harvey, Louisiana New Orleans

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney departs from the air station after a brief stopover. Cheney and GEN. Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, are en route to the Middle East on a fact finding mission during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

Admiral Gennadi Khvatov, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, and Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in CHIEF, US Pacific Fleet, toast one another at a reception held during a visit to the city by two US Navy ships. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) are in Vladivostok for four days as part of a goodwill exchange program. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-89-08284. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

Soviet sailors watch as a diver ascends from a training tank during their tour of the base. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, reads the Silver Star Medal citation for Eric K. Hefright during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Hefright is receiving the medal for his actions on April 19, 1968, when he was a hospital corpsman serving with the 9th Marine Regiment in Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

North i.e. West End parade for returning prisoners of war , Parades & processions, Flag bearers. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

The Honorable William S. Cohen, US Senator, Maine, speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS the Sullivans (DDG-68). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DD-ST-89-03773. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A suspected hostage taker watches as her purse is searched and a policeman radios his unit while taking part in a hostage rescue exercise at Naval Ocean Systems Command during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-10011. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

970427-F-1277M-021. Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Before he departs, Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, shakes hands with a member of the Israel government. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05614. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of a Navy beachmaster unit ride in a LARC-5 amphibious resupply cargo lighter 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)

DF-ST-86-03866. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MASTER SGT. Alonzo Powell, an Air Force recruiter and former jet engine mechanic, visits with students at a Los Angeles high school. Powell came to his inner city recruiting office in November 1991 after it had been closed for two years due to low enlistment rates. By fiscal '92, 148 percent of the recruiting goal had been reached. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10372. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, and the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, GEN. Neil, pay respect to our country during the playing of the National Anthem at the 22nd Marine Corps Marathon. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A television news cameraman videotapes an officer as he crosses the pier after disembarking from the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41). The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since October 1973, has come to North Island to prepare for decommissioning. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

(Oct. 1, 1988) - A member of a Coast Guard boarding team places a man under arrest for drug smuggling.

Members of the 55th Security Police Squadron take part in the Heartland Heroes Victory Parade, a celebration welcoming U.S. military personnel home from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Omaha State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Gold Star mothers attend the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00258. Base: Williamsburg State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aviator is reunited with a loved one after arriving at the station along with other members of Carrier AIR WING 1 (CVW-1). The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area 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-86-01427. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

President William Jefferson Clinton shakes hands with US troops as he arrives at Tactical Assembly Area Liberty for his speech to the troops. Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait (KWT)

DN-ST-85-07696. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Students examine the remains of a car that was destroyed by plastic explosives during a demonstration at the Dynamics of International Terrorism course taught at the Air Force Special Operations School.The course is a week long symposium that teaches the principles and psychology of terrorism and basic anti-terrorism tactics to military personnel and government civilians. Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DF-ST-89-07789. State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-09988. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Office of the Secretary - Secretary Elaine Chao's USS Steel West Coast Trip Weekend of 8/20/2001

DF-ST-89-05920. Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Shoppers at the open-air market during the joint U.S. Marine Corps and Republic of Korea marine training Exercise Team Spirit '83. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '83 Base: Pohang Country: Korea

DN-ST-84-00591. Base: Washington Navy Yard State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Jeanette Blair Doyle, matron of honor, christens the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39). Anne J. Doyle, sponsor and a distinguished guest are in the background. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The astronauts who flew the first space shuttle mission and the artist who designed the space achievement stamps display the stamps at a commemorative ceremony at the KSC Visitors Center. From left to right are John Young, commander of Columbia; Robert McCall, Arizona artist; and Robert Crippen, pilot of Columbia.

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