Military Personnel Operations

Images depict military personnel engaging in various operational activities, including training, mail sorting, and recruitment, highlighting camaraderie and duty.

DN-SN-85-09105. Base: USS Stump (DD 978) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military personnel assisting with Inauguration Day functions converse before dressing for the events being held in honor of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Cuban migrants disembark the USS VICKSBURG (CG-69) at the safe haven in Guantanamo Bay. These are the first Cubans to arrive on a U.S. Naval Vessel. The U.S. Navy has taken the responsibility of transporting the Cubans from the U.S. Coast Guard. Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL V Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

Crew members sort mail in the mailroom aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as the vessel operates in the Gulf of Oman. Country: Gulf Of Oman

Recruits from the Woman Recruit Training Command take notes during an Essential Subjects Training (EST) class. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CPT Tom Goffers, a pilot with the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, walks to the flight line with a Japanese pilot during Cope North 90-1, a joint U.S. Air Force/Japan Air Self Defense Force exercise. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 90-1 Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SN-85-09105. Base: USS Stump (DD 978) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force officer receives a shot from SSGT Raymond Julin during exercise Team Spirit (Coronet Spray). Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRITCORONET SPRAY Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Americans who were held hostage aboard the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro depart from the base aboard a 438th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The aircraft stopped at Rhein-Main for refueling while en route to the U.S. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

US Navy (retired) PETTY Officer 3rd Class (PO3) Glen C. Hoytt, observes a moment of silence during the Pearl Harbor Commemoration at the USS ARIZONA Memorial Visitor Center, Pearl Harbor, HI. Mr. Hoytt one of the survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack served on the USS SAINT LOUIS. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine recruit is fitted for an overcoat. He is from the 2nd Battalion and is near the end of the training. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-01671. Base: Bethesda State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-91-00309. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Dhahran Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

DN-ST-89-08233. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

LGEN Charles G. Cleveland, Air University commander, introduces panel members to discuss the future of youth in aviation. The discussion took place during the Boy Scouts of America 1981 National Aviation Explorer Fly-In. Base: Oshkosh State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-ST-85-02259. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Grenville Country: Grenada (GRD)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Boston, Massachusetts, for tour of harbor and the historic U.S. Naval vessel, U.S.S. Constitution

SENIOR AIRMAN Mike Correll, a Services SPECIALIST from the 99th Services Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada restocks the refrigerated storage units with supplies at the Harvest Falcon dinning facility. A Saudi native assists in removing packages from the truck. Subject Operation/Series: Desert Focus Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Flight deck crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) eat a meal during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Constellation (CV 64)

Comedian Steve Martin signs autographs while visiting troops participating in Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

During a recent visit, Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton enjoys lunch on the mess decks with crew members of the nucelar-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). The ship is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A Marine of the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) is reunited with his wife upon his return to the base. The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade's (4th MEB's) ground units are coming ashore at Onslow Beach after disembarking from the amphibious ships on which they were deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-02318. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) check the fit of their new MCU-2P gas masks. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

DF-ST-86-03804. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DF-ST-87-08347. Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG)

Family and friends await the arrival of loved ones aboard ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The vessels are returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Brig. GEN. Terry Scott, assistant division commander, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) listens to a reporter's question after delivering a statement to the press. The division is deploying to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia(GA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

GEN. Manuel Noriega is escorted onto a U.S. Air Force aircraft by agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The former Panamanian leader will be flown to the United States, where he will be held for trial on drug charges. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

Marine recruits are lined up in two ranks upon their arrival to begin basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee behind the scenes. MAJ Jefferson of the Military Assistance and Protocal Directorate of the AFIC greets two visitors. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-05757. Base: Dobbins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fireman Max Pascua, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Bill Brescia, members of the 44-gun sail frigate USS CONSTITUTION "Pikemen" marching unit, affix the ship's battle streamers to the flag staff as they prepare to march in President-elect George Bush's Inaugural Parade. Base: Charleston Shipyard, Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) personnel place a chain around the waist of GEN. Manuel Noriega after bringing him aboard a U.S. Air Force aircraft. The former Panamanian leader will be flown to the United States, where he will be held for trial on drug charges. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

Paul Lewis, a civilian contractor, records the results of an air quality test performed on a container of chemical munitions for leaks during Operation Steel Box. The container, part of a shipment transported to Johnston Atoll aboard Military Sealift Command ships, is being checked for leaks before the munitions are taken to the U.S. Army Chemical Activity on the atoll for storage and disposal. Subject Operation/Series: STEEL BOX Country: Johnston Atoll

DN-ST-89-10865. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USAF Second Lieutenant Fernando Molina, Section Commander, 554th Red Horse Civil Engineering Squadron, Osan AB, South Korea found out that hats are popular with the orphans at Song Sim Orphanage No. 90 near Osan AB, South Korea. From AIRMAN Magazine's May 1995 issue article "The Bad Luck Club". Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Medium shot, left front view, retired CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force Thomas M. Barnes (right) and David McCloud Foundation member Ed Lamm (left) look at P-38 wreckage, landing gear, which the McCloud members are restroring as part of Project Lighting Save. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN. Colin L. Powell, USA, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, dons a flight helmet before boarding an SH-3 Sea King helicopter assigned to Vice Adm. Henry H. Mauz Jr., commander, 7th Fleet, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Powell is visiting troops stationed in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

A Royal Air Force member finishes first in a six-mile run with a 40-pound ruck sack during the Volant Rodeo 1981 competition. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Women Marine recruits receive their first hygiene issue during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SSGT Donald Driggers of the 31st Civil Engineering Squadron fills out an information card on the "victims" during Operation Beta, a civil defense exercise staged at Miami International Airport. Subject Operation/Series: BETA Base: Miami State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050904-F-4884R-059. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Member of the 820th Red Horse Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada and Marines assigned to the 274th Marine Support Squadron, Cherry Point, N.C., after a hard day's work, sleep on the bus trip back to Camp Stephenson. The workers are returning from renovating the Ascension Community High School in Georgetown as part of the this first combined humanitarian and civic assistance exercise conducted between the United States and Guyana. Military personnel from Air Force, Air Force Reserve & National Guard, Army, Army National Guard and Marine Corps participated in the exercise which included engineering and medical readiness training. Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZON '97 Country: French Guiana (GUF)

DF-ST-86-03863. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral Frank B. Kelso, II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, receives a warm welcome from Personnelman Third Class (PS3) Ruiz, on the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). Other sailors and officers await their opportunity to meet the CNO. The INDEPENDENCE is deployed in the Gulf of Oman in support of Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

The STS-101 crew walk from the Operations and Checkout Building to the Astrovan, which will take them to Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A for a simulated countdown exercise. Leading the way are (left) Pilot Scott J. "Doc" Horowitz and (right) Commander James D. Halsell Jr. In the second row are Mission Specialists (left) Mary Ellen Weber and (right) Jeffrey N. Williams. In the third row are Mission Specialists (left) James Voss, (waving) Susan J. Helms, and (right) Yury Usachev of Russia. The dress rehearsal for launch is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities that include emergency egress training and familiarization with the payload. During their mission to the International Space Station, the STS-101 crew will be delivering logistics and supplies, plus preparing the Station for the arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk to perform maintenance on the Sp

Colonel Edward P. Frey, Commander, 475th Air Base Wing, and Brigadier General Richard J. Toner congratulate medal winners during the 1986 Special Olympics being held at Bonk Field. More than 1,200 military and civilian volunteers are helping during the event designed to improve the self-confidence of the mentally handicapped through sports and recreational experience. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

DF-ST-87-11201. Base: Goose Bay Air Base State: Labrador (LB) Country: Canada (CAN)

A Soviet navy captain, second rank, shares a laugh with a San Diego police officer while visiting a local attraction. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in the city for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Yugoslavians tour the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). The PUGET SOUND is in port for the first visit since becoming the 6th Fleet flagship in May 1980. Base: Dubrovnik Country: Yugoslavia (YUG)

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) hold banners and balloons as they prepare for their loved ones to come ashore following the vessel's 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)

DN-ST-88-10049. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Newsmen wait behind a cordon for the departure of US Ambassador Arthur Davis. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

Midshipmen learn seamanship in the wheelhouse of a YP 654 class yard patrol craft tied at the United States Naval Academy's Severn River pier. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A San Bernardino sheriff's helicopter, in the background, approaches the base for landing as "major aircraft accident victims" wait for ambulances. The "victims" are civilian volunteers who are assisting in an Air Force mass medical emergency training exercise. Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navy reservists stand in line to make sandwiches as they wait for their processing to be completed by the Naval Reserve Readiness Command 20 (REDCOM-20) personnel support detachment. The reservists have just returned from duty in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor from the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) is reunited with his family following the vessel's arrival in port. The WISCONSIN, along with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group, has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice President J. Danforth Quayle meets crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). Quayle is aboard the ship during a three-day visit with military forces deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Jiddah Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

An Air Force officer kisses Bryant Gumble of NBC's "Today" show during Gumble's visit to troops participating in Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

DF-ST-93-02551. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Soviet sailor waves as he makes his way through the mess line at the Recruit Training Command dining facility. 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)

970423-F-3798Y-018. Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05962. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-02215. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A personal photo of Sergeant 1st Class Jared C. Monti, the first Soldier recipient for actions in Afghanistan/Operation Enduring Freedom.

A Commercial Aircraft Integrated Process Team (IPT) member checks the operational capability of a telephone aboard Andrews newest C-32A aircraft. IPT is the team that researched and selected the C-32A as the primary aircraft to support the Vice President, Secretary of State and other distinguished government officials. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040506-F-3820W-007. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

DF-ST-85-12101. Base: Calverton State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Army Lieutenant General George A. Crocker (right), Commander I Corps and Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force, Exercise COBRA GOLD '97 and Army SPECIALIST (SPC) Sequita Billue (left), I Corps, Fort Lewis, Washington, participate in a tug-of-war event between U.S. and Royal Thai Forces during a combined sports demonstration day, Phitsanulok, Thailand, 5 May 1997. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '97 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA)

A clown entertains some of the children in a crowd that has gathered on a pier to wait for the arrival of one of the ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group. The battle group is returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for 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)

DN-ST-85-04054. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: Usns Harkness (T-AGS 32) Country: Gulf Of Suez

DN-SN-86-12417. Base: USS Jarrett (FFG 33)

A man and his grandson wait for the arrival of the boy's father as the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) pulls into port. 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 SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

OLIVER STONE in PLATOON (1986), directed by OLIVER STONE.

Tourists called wall woodpeckers at the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate, shortly after the fall of the Wall, 1990, Berlin, Germany, Europe

DD-SC-05-05533. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visitors search for names on the face of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial after its official dedication. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine recruits are taught water survival during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An instructor watches as students in a second class diver course rinse off before entering the pool for another class. Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-ST-87-00773. Base: Camp Zama State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-85-10182. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) stand in line at an ice cream stand as they wait on the pier for transportation to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Marines of the 4th MEB are returning to Camp Lejeune after their deployment aboard amphibious ships in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An overhead view of crewmen participating in a marathon relay race on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during a trip southward. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route. State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY)

Overview of the bandstand during Independence Day celebrations at Camp Pleso. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Zagreb Country: Croatia (CRO)

Coast Guard Air Station - Clearwater, Florida - Katrina - 26-HK-216-13. Hurricane Katrina

DN-ST-85-03963. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: USS Shreveport (LPD 12) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

980620-F-3645W-046. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-00421. Base: West Alton State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice President J. Danforth Quayle takes part in a support rally for U.S. military personnel serving in Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Fort Hood State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America(USA)

GEN Norman H. Schwarkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, disembarks a plane upon his arrival in the United States following Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Participants in a combat aircraft servicing (CAS) competition encourage their teammates during Sabre Spirit '89. Sabre Spirit is an annual joint South Korean-U.S. Pacific Air Forces combat ammunition production and CAS exercise. Subject Operation/Series: SABRE SPIRIT '89 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

While returning by train from Philadelphia, Secretary of the Navy John Lehman dons a West Point cadet robe as a token of victory in the Army-Navy football game. He is flanked by GEN E. C. Meyer, Army chief of staff (left) and Secretary of the Army, John O. Marsh. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-88-00716. Base: Dallas State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-02867. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An African-American boy sitting on an U.S. army vehicle

DF-ST-86-11288. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Country singer Charlie Pride visits with crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). The entertainer is aboard the ship to film a holiday message for the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Navy Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Cordell greets the first group of Kurdish children arriving on board Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, during evacuation of refugees from Northern Iraq. Operation PACIFIC HAVEN represents a series of airlifts designed to provide sanctuary for some 2,400 refugees fleeing Iraq. Many are considered traitors by the Iraqi Government for working with the CIA-funded Iraqi National Congress and international humanitarian agencies. The Kurds will be housed at Andersen AFB, while they go through the immigration process for residence in the United States. Subject Operation/Series: PACIFIC HAVEN Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. shakes hands with AIRMAN Matheny during his visit to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 (VQ-2). At left is Commander Terris L. Hanson, commanding officer of VQ-2. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

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