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Political and Military Summits

Photographs capturing military and political leaders during significant meetings and ceremonies, depicting the intersection of diplomacy and armed forces.

Officers and a guest listen to a speaker during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ASHEVILLE (SSN-758). CMDR Patrick J. Casey, the ASHEVILLE's commanding officer, is at right. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-08217. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-88-06559. Base: MC Air Facility, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00787. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-88-03540. Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00673. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ex-POW and U.S. Air Force CPT Robert Archie Abbott (Captured 30 Apr 67) says farewell to a group of well wishers and friends who came to the flight line to say goodbye as he leaves for United States. CPT Abbott was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Left to right, LGEN Charles Donnelly, commander 5th Air Force, MGEN Naoto Schuyo, GEN Osamu Namatame, LGEN Norihide Huguchi of the Japanese Air Self Defense Force, and COL Duane C. Oberg from the 475th Air Base Wing, stand beside the newly dedicated F-86 Sabre aircraft. The F-86 was presented to the 5th Air Force by the JASDF. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Maj Marns and director of the Marinierskapel J.P. Laro (born 1927).

CAPT Roland G. Guilbault, commanding officer of the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) salutes as the commissioning pennant is raised during ceremonies at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of representative cadets of the Service Academies, 6:15PM. President John F. Kennedy poses with representative cadets of Service Academies, South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.(L-R) President Kennedy; Military Academy at West Point cadet; Naval Academy cadet; Air Force Academy cadet; Coast Guard Academy cadet. rnrnIt seems unlikely that 29 January 1961 is the actual date for this photograph. One clear indicator that it is not January is the appearance of leaves on the trees in the background. Archivists are unable to determine a definite date for this photograph.rnrn

Adm. Leon A. Edney, commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, stands on the sideline as he awaits the arrival of squadrons from Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17). Units of both wings are returning to the station following 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-85-05616. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, speaks 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)

ADM Thomas B. Hayward, center, chief of naval operations, talks to a Spanish admiral and a government official during a visit. Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Visitors on aboard the ammunition ship USS PYRO (AE-24) talk with crewmen during a tour. Base: Anchorage State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT Richard L. Martin, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70), speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the carrier. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

930331-D-2987S-042. Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

RADM Carl A. Brettschneider speaks at the 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)

DA-SC-84-02447. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of State Edmund Muskie and Vice President Walter Mondale, center, pay their respects at the funeral for Michael Hammer, AFL-CIO labor specialist in San Salvador for the State Department. The Air Force Honor Guard is taking part in the service. Base: Fort Myer, Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor from the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The PHILIPPINE SEA has returned to Mayport following deployment in the 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)

A sailor from the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) holds his new baby after being reunited with his family on the pier. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport 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)

DN-ST-86-00789. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel is welcomed upon his arrival in the United States for a visit. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-01894. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger is presented with a ship's cap upon his arrival aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) for a visit. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DD-ST-89-03958. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aides watch as RDML James R. Sanderson, left, and CAPT Thomas C. Watson Jr., commanding officer, welcome the mayor of Naples for a visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) and for a meal in the officers' mess. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

Hoornblazers of the Marine Chapel of the Royal Netherlands Navy on the occasion of the inauguration of H.M. Queen Beatrix on Dam Dam in Amsterdam.

DN-SC-88-07235. Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Fritz G. Tovar, general manager of the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp., addresses guests and spectators attending the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS FLORIDA (SSBN-728). Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

930114-D-9880W-027. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chilean Navy Admiral Vergara (right), comments on Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 progress while sitting next to US Navy Admiral Ellison, Commander, Western Hemisphere Group during a briefing aboard the Chilean flagship BLANCO ENCALADA (DLH 15). Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: Blanco Encalada (DLH 15)

A lieutenant escorts Sponsor Elizabeth T. Underwood aboard the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) for the ship's commissioning. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-09483. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards

A television cameraman films the meeting as Russian citizens converse with a U.S. Navy officer shortly after the arrival of the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) and the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41). The two U.S. vessels are in Vladivostok on a three-day goodwill visit. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)

Jackie Blackwell and other midshipment attend a ceremony at the United States Naval Academy. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00372. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05691. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

RDML (lower half) Thomas A. Mercer, commander, Carrier Group 7, assists a military official from the People's Republic of China with his flight helmet as he and other Chinese military personnel prepare to depart from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) following a visit. VADM Henry H. Mauz Jr., commander, 7th Fleet, is standing by in the foreground. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

President Kennedy inspects the United States Coast Guard (USCG) barque Eagle, 10:43AM. President John F. Kennedy disembarks the United States Coast Guard (USCG) training barque, Eagle, following an inspection. Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard, walks behind President Kennedy. Pier Two, Washington Navy Yard Annex, Washington, D.C. Bottom edge of image contains overlap from JFKWHP-KN-C23264.

DF-ST-86-09753. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass (right) stands in front of former Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor(left), Frederick Jim Finch (right), Gerald R. Murray (back left) and James A. Roy (back right) during 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James M. McCoy's interment ceremony at the Omaha National Cemetery, Neb., July 29, 2022. McCoy passed away July 13, 2022, at the age of 91.

DN-ST-87-00392. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An honored guest is escorted to her seat by an officer at the beginning of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Ambassador to Columbia Diego Ascencio is welcomed back to the United States. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040205-M-2067M-026. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-12236. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

DN-ST-86-06799. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

930113-D-9880W-014. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Prince Willem Alexander's 1st day navy. August 19, 1985

DA-SC-87-07407. Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A chaplain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5) conducts a memorial service for the victims of a helicopter crash. PELELIU is participating in PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Country: Unknown

Artwork: "Somewhere in England" Artist: Demond Davis U.S. Air Force Art Collection. Country: Unknown

Former POW and U.S. Air Force COL Ronald Edweard Byrne Jr. talks to press and well wishes at microphones prior to boarding the C-141 Starlifter for the flight to sthe states. Behind COL Byrne is LGEN William G. Moore, Commander 13th Air Force. COL Byrne was captured on 29 Aug 65 and was released in Hanoi by the North Vietnamese on 12 Feb 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Visit to the Atlantic Fleet: President Kennedy aboard USS Northampton (CC-1). President John F. Kennedy (left, wearing sunglasses) speaks with Senator Richard B. Russell (Georgia) aboard the cruiser USS Northampton (CC-1), command ship of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, at sea off the coast of Virginia and North Carolina. Congressman George P. Miller of California (far left) and Congressman Carl Vinson of Georgia (partially hidden, wearing blue hat, right of President Kennedy) stand in the background; others are unidentified. The President sailed aboard the cruiser to view fleet exercises.

Chinese minister of Defense Geng Biao is bid farewell by Secretary of Defense Harold Brown on his departure from the United States after his visit. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Former POW and U.S. Air Force COL Raymond James Merritt at the microphone, thanks the crowd and press upon arriving on a flight from Clark Air Base. COL Merritt was captured on 16 Sep 65 and released by the North Vietnamese in Hanoi on 12 Feb 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Queen Beatrix visits the Marine Vliegkamp Valkenburg

DN-ST-87-10954. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

LT. COL. Randall Lanning, Vice Commander, 774th Air Base Group, greets Gen James Jamerson, Commander, United States Air Forces in Europe. Base: Raf Chicksands Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

DF-ST-86-11861. Base: Camp H. M. Smith State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Navy petty officer signs an autograph for a local resident upon the arrival in port of two American vessels, the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their visit represents the first such port call by American vessels since 1927. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gydnia Country: Poland (POL)

The Air Force Band performs at a Christmas concert at D.A.R. Constitution Hall..

DA-SC-85-12388. Base: Fort Meyer State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DD-ST-89-03824. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060330-N-2383B-128. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Colonel Dieter Satz, Commander Tempelhof Central Airport, stands in front of a building at the airport. Satz is a former refugee from East Germany. Base: Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Cuba, Military, Female Soldier In Smart Military Uniform

Colonel Smith stands by the road near the entrance tunnel of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex. State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-04389. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01317. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ARLINGTON, Va. (March 8, 2013) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remarks at a military funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery for two Sailors recovered from the ironclad USS Monitor. Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C., in 1862.

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