Military Operations

Black and white images capturing various aspects of military operations, including pilots, mechanics, and equipment in action.

Salvaging The Lusitania -- A. J. Jarratt, the diver, with his telephone adjusted descending for the test. November 27, 1935.

DN-SN-88-02238. Country: Unknown

LT Ronald Clark operates the compass card repeater on the bridge of the Spruance class destroyer USS CUSHING (DD-985). Base: USS Cushing (DD 985)

DN-SN-89-03435. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-88-09397. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PFC Shawn Gibbs from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) 7th Battalion 1ST Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Katterbach, Germany prepare to serve meals to US military personnel. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Kigali Airport Country: Russia (RUS)

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Action Jamoermeer. observer Kampong Gariau 12.7 mm Mitrailurer, infiltrators nestled, layer. November 1954. Jamoermeer, Guinea

The picture shows three sailors on the stern ship of the school ship falcon during sailing.In the middle of the picture, ship manager Lars Haller appears to teach a cadet that holds the steering wheel.The ship seizes clear to the starboard side.The picture shows three sailors on the stern ship of the school ship falcon during sailing.In the middle of the picture, ship manager Lars Haller appears to teach a cadet that holds the steering wheel.The ship seizes clear to the starboard side

Palestine disturbances 1936 Royal Engineers on a Palestine locomotive. 1936

DN-SN-88-01970. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A photographer's mate prepares to film ships returning to the station following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-88-03585. Base: USS Kidd (DDG 993)

A gunnery sergeant from Company D, 8th Tank Battalion, shows one of his troops their position on a terrain map. Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers Of The 439Th Troop Carrier Group Check The Cargo Inside A Douglas C-47 Before Taking Off From An Air Bas Somewhere In France. 26 March 1945.

DN-SN-85-11360. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

Dunkirk. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Engine room of an Italian submarine in the Mediterranean, World War II, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year LXIX, No 48, November 29, 1942.

Race broadcasting from Mt. Lawley, Western Australia, a station operator with hastily arranged apparatus. March 7, 1938.

Interest for weapons of the Marines Corps during the 1989 fleet days in Den Helder. In the foreground a can (Mitrailleuse d'Appuie General).

A brunette model in vintage clothing with a pilot and a WW II aircraft

Technical Segeant Wayne E. Hardy, assistant fire chief, wears protective gear while participating in a test to evaluate his unit's ability to perform under fallout conditions. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Chaplain (CAPT.) Gloria J. Orengo asks a question and prepares to take notes during a cold weather orientation program. Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SN-85-13569. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Black and white photo of the War in Ethiopia after the Italian invasion of 1935; a European instructor teaching an Ethiopian soldier how to put on a gas mask.

PH1 James Slaughenhaupt of Fleet Imaging Command shoulders his video camera as he prepares to film a firefighting drill on the hangar deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN David Schefdorf inspects the anchor chain of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26). Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

Prince Maurits on the bridge of a frigate.

Anefo photo collection. His royal highness Prince Bernhard demonstration attended, the prince by the wheel. April 18, 1963

DN-SN-88-02242. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Trinking the point; Long lenses etc .. 1 June 1977

DN-SN-88-04543. Base: USS Jack Williams (FFG 24)

African American soldier in the turret of an armored vehicle during World War 2. Unknown date or location. (BSLOC_2015_13_102)

DN-SN-87-04603. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SN-85-06368. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

President Kennedy arrives at Andrews Air Force Base upon his return from Hyannis Port, 10:07AM. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and others arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland from Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts. Following Mrs. Kennedy are Secret Service Agent Gerald 2Jerry2 Behn; Air Force Aide to the President Godfrey T. McHugh; unidentified Secret Service agent; White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger; two unidentified individuals (at top of stairs).

On the alert in the city barracks. October 27, 1952.

DN-SN-85-01103. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A signalman studies in the signalman's cage aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Senior AIRMAN Vernon Buffington, an air traffic controller with the 2066th Information Systems Squadron, monitors a radar console. He keeps abreast of weather and airfield conditions with the aid of the new Information Dissemination System. Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Continuous drawing of Sigma group. Already painting the sigma group stepped out of the plane. August 23, 1967

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jency A. Jordan of Patrol Squadron 56 (VP-56) works on part of a wing pylon bomb rack on one of the squadron's P-3C Orion aircraft. Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CPL Dave Fields, an aircraft arrestment systems operator, watches as an F-4 Phantom aircraft lands and its hook catches the arresting tape. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN)

Local news media representatives interview Navy personnel aboard a utility landing craft. The LCU is being used to assist in the evacuation of approximately 600 Americans and third nation personnel from Beirut. Base: Juniyah Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-437-23. Hurricane Katrina

Military exercise, sick transport train

A view of damage caused to the fuselage of an aircraft when the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) when it collided with the Panamanian Freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Uniforms / equipment clothing at the Royal Air Force Anno 1967.vlnr: kite in orange flyoverall with gray goat leather Jack, kite in printing suit for flying at very high altitude with the Starfighter and kite in orange overalls, anti-G-trousers and life jacket.Diverse service subjects .

Arrival ceremonies for Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister of Great Britain, 4:50PM. President John F. Kennedy (wearing sunglasses) attends arrival ceremonies in honor of Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harold Macmillan. Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland.

DN-SN-89-04837. Base: USS Cayuga (LST 1186)

DN-SN-89-00129. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-88-01969. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A member of the 23rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron corrosion control section removes masking from a 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft after painting it with fresh "shark's teeth.". Base: England Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military exercise, sick transport train

DN-ST-89-02949. Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167)

DN-SN-89-02172. Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-88-09784. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Midshipman Sarah Boese, a member of the Iowa State University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC), checks a compass bearing on the bridge of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). Boese is one of nine midshmen deployed on the BLUE RIDGE for a summer training course. Country: Unknown

The quartermaster aboard the USS HALYBURTON (FFG-40) plots a course during Exercise Baltops '85. Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

Section small weapons at the arms shops, January 1980.

A crewman aboard the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS-582) gets a hair cut during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Talcahuano Country: Chile (CHL)

Our Nightshift Output Helps Their Night Offensive. Printed By: Hubners, Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office; Ministry of Supply. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

DN-SN-89-11214. Base: USS Jouett (CG 29) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Ministry of Information Second World War Press Agency Print Collection

SSGT Thomas Gary, radio maintenance section of the 2044th Communication Group is the recipient of the 1980 MGEN Harold M. McClelland Award. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Data Systems Technician 3rd Class Tim Russell holds up his re-enlistment check for $12,000.00, aboard the destroyer USS JOHN HANCOCK (DD-981). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A signalman aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) operates a signal light during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: La Guaira Country: Venezuela (VEN)

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. On board Dutch distrewler. October 1943. Britain

DN-SN-89-10430. Base: USS Lexington (AVT 16)

LCPL Muluaney makes an adjustment to a multi-channel radio antenna. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CPT Craig Higgins, the chief of the contract programming for the 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron, prepares to test drive his Formula Ford Royale race car on a road near the base. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

DN-SN-89-10428. Base: USS Lexington (AVT 16)

DN-SN-89-08674. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

In February 1981, the State Secretary for Defense Dr. W.F. Van Eekelen (1931, left-standing) A visit to the Rijkswerf (RW) in Den Helder and about the company was circulated by the director of the RW Captain-Ter-Sea technical service. J.A.W.C. Wendel (1936-2010, right-standing).

Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-437-27. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SN-88-04546. Base: Persian Gulf

Live sketch done with Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team (AST) during confined space entry training aboard the USS Nashville in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. A service member checks ropes. US Coast Guard Art Program 2022 Collection, Ob ID#202218, "On the ropes," Richard Johnson, pencil, 10 x 10

Anefo photo collection. Artist Marte Rolling Starfighter Royal Netherlands Air Force garden Weesp. Marte Rolling poses nose. August 14, 1989. Noord-Holland, Weesp

US Air Force Lieutenant General (Retired) Leo Marquez signs a lithograph in the engine shop of the 48th Component Repair Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. LGEN (Ret.) Marquez was invited by the 48th Fighter Wing to be a guest speaker at the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron's Dining Out. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

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