Welcome Home Celebrations

Vibrant scenes of military personnel being welcomed home, featuring families and crowds celebrating reunifications post-deployment with flags and joyful expressions.

DF-ST-85-05273. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

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)

Wives stand on the pier beside the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) as they wait for their husbands to come ashore following the vessel's return to port. The SPRUANCE and four other ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group have returned from the Persian Gulf area after being deployed during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-88-06749. Base: Indian Springs Air Force Station State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Family members and friends of crew members crowd around the accommodation ladder as they wait to go aboard the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56). The JACINTO 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-89-10472. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-05273. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-86-07193. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Friends and family watch from the pier as the large harbor tug WATHENA (YTB-825) pushes on the stern of the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). The PUGET SOUND is departing for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Craig Owens is reunited with one of his sons aboard the guided missile frigate USS COPELAND (FFG-25). The COPELAND has returned to San Diego following a deployment to the Western Pacific. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense William H. Cohen addresses the crew of USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). Cohen visited the Yokosuka-based aircraft carrier and announced that the Independence Battle Group would relieve the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Battle Group (not shown) in the Persian Gulf. Base: USS Independence (CV 62)

A chief petty officer assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) embraces his wife as their daughter looks on. 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-90-01228. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two of the Pointer Sisters dance with some of the crewmen aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) while performing in a United Service Organizations (USO) show during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

A petty officer instructs recruits aboard the training destroyer escort USS RECRUIT (TDE 1) at the Naval Training Center. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LGEN Suh, commander, Dong Yull Combat Air Command, left; COL Henry J. Cochran, commander, 51st Tactical Fighter Wing, center; and BGEN Richard E. Hawley, vice commander, 7th Air Force, salute the flag during retreat ceremonies held on Armed Forces Day. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Family and friends of crew members aboard the tank landing ship USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY (LST-1192) wait for their loved ones to disembark from the ship following its arrival in port. The vessel has returned to Little Creek following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VADM Joseph P. Reason, third from right, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, stands with his aide at the edge of the crowd gathered to welcome the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51). The THOMAS S. GATES 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)

DN-ST-89-10367. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Japanese-American color guard at the 49th Nisei Week Parade in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA

Two Newport News Shipbuilding workers assist Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, center, as he welds a piece of keel to authenticate the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., right, stand behind masks as they look on. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Family members and friends of crewmen aboard U.S. Navy ships watch as the sailors depart for the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-03819. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

The families and friends of crewmen assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) wait on the pier for the ship's arrival. The SAMPSON is returning to Mayport today 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 Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DD-ST-89-03791. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-02379. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-03856. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) take part in a ceremony celebrating the ship's arrival in port. The RANGER has returned 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)

PETTY officer Mark DeCamp, a member of the U.S. Navy's parachuting Leap Frogs team, signs autographs after a performance at Naval Air Station Key West. Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members board the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) as they prepare for deployment to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SEAMAN recruits practice line handling during a class at the Recruit Training Command. Base: Naval Training Center, Orlando State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up view of some of the Cubans who were picked up at sea, and three navy personnel standing at the ropes. USS KLARKRING (FFG-42) from Charleston, S.C. is transporting them to the Naval Base where they will begin processing for safe haven. Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL V Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

DF-ST-88-10421. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Navy-Marine Corps color guard from the San Diego Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center marches in front of an M-939 5-ton truck 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 medical officer assigned to Fleet Surgical Team 1 is reunited with some friends on the pier after arriving aboard the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). 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)

DN-ST-89-08308. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

Army-Navy Football Game, Philadelphia, 1:30PM. President John F. Kennedy watches the Army-Navy Football Game (United States Military Academy Cadets versus United States Naval Academy Midshipmen) from the Navy side of the stands. L-R: unidentified; Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Rear Admiral John F. Davidson; unidentified; Deputy Secretary of Defense, Roswell L. Gilpatric; Myrtle England DiSalle (wife of Governor DiSalle); Governor of Ohio, Mike DiSalle; President Kennedy; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr.; Mary Lee Lamar Anderson (wife of Admiral Anderson). Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Damage on right side of image is original to the negative.

Students from a local elementary school hold up a sign of welcome as they wait for the arrival of the fighter and medium attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), which are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. CVW-3 and CVW-17 were deployed aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05964. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-01429. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-09977. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An inter-service color guard carrying the colors during the Inauguration Day. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vietnam veterans at a ceremony honoring soldiers who are missing in action during a Memorial Day Parade in New York City, NY.

DN-ST-89-08809. Base: Orlando State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00595. Country: Unknown

Commanding officers of various commands in the Naval Station, Subic Bay area stand in front of Navy personnel waiting to welcome family members upon their return home. Dependents are returning to the area after spending two months in the United States as part of Operation Fiery Vigil, the evacuation of military dependents following the volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo. Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

Family members and friends hold up signs and flags as the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), background, and the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) arrive at the pier. The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) 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-86-10982. Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Major aircraft accident victims are being grouped according to the degree of injuries. 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)

A disabled veteran in a wheelchair is helped into the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater prior to the state funeral service for the unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. Following the service, interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

990122-A-2511W-020. Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00841. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crowd waits to greet members of Beachmaster Unit 2 upon their return to the U.S. after participating in Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Former Chief of Naval Operations Retired ADM Robert B. Carney points toward the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30) as it slides down the ways at the conclusion of christening and launching ceremonies at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Div. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08910. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08447. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08830. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President William Jefferson Clinton is surrounded by secret service agents as he shakes hands with the military and employees of Fort Drum. Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-00896. Base: Loring Air Force Base State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01454. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-09454. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

During the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade, U.S. Naval Sea Cadets carry the flags of the nations that were members of the coalition against Iraq. 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 STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A member of the US Army Herald Trumpets watches the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremony. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00195. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Hull Maintenance Technician First Class Bernard Preston answers questions about fire fighting and damage control equipment aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) during a dependent's cruise. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Navy reservists eat lunches provided by 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)

Enthusiastic audience during the open day at the Twenthe airbase.

DF-ST-86-03874. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Boy Scouts distributing American flags at on Veterans Cemetery,Los Angeles, CA

The wives of two members of Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 46 (HSL-46) wait to welcome their husbands home. HSL-46 is returning to its home field after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region aboard the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-06002. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

COL Thomas R. Mikolajcik, Commanding Officer of the 435th Tactical Airlift Wing, helps a child put on his coat. The child, who was flown to Germany from Amman, Jordan, is from among the first group of detainees to be released by the Iraqi government. Approximately 300 American civilians, most of them women or children, were on the flight. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A crowd marches near the White House to show their support for Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

After being evacuated from the fighting in Rwanda, Americans are questioned by the press about fighting they left behind. The Americans were transported to the safety of Nairobi by the C-141. The aircrews working Operation Distant Runner / Assistance to Belgium are from the 4th Airlift Sqadron at McChord AFB, WA. Subject Operation/Series: DISTANT RUNNER Base: Nairobi Country: Kenya (KEN)

Korean-American Veterans at Korean War 50th Anniversary Ceremony, Washington, D.C.

The Airlift Rodeo '90 welcoming committee members are, front, left to right, SGT Gloria Tate, SGT David Evans, COL D. E. Sowata, BGEN James Melvin, COL Maxwell C. Bailey, BGEN James L. Cole Jr., SGT Willie Wellbrook and A1C Dominique Collins. On the vehicle, are, left to right, A1C Angela Hebb, SRA Jennifer Weisman, Terry Miller and SGT Amy Smith. Airlift Rodeo is an annual competition of the Military Airlift Command.. Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA)

African American jeer police during the 1965 Watts Riots. Young men stand on a Police car on the second night of the violence protests. August 12, 1965.

Soldiers from the Airforce Marching in United States Army Parade, Chicago, Illinois

A view of the crowd gathered at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to watch the funeral procession of Lieutenant Blassie. Lieutenant Blassie was killed in action while flying a mission over South Vietnam. Lieutenant Blassie's remains have been returned to his family after lying unidentified for fourteen years in the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A military dependent fills out paperwork as she and her pets prepare to board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Dependents and non-essential military personnel area departing from the are in the aftermath of Mount Pinatubo's eruption. The volcano, which erupted for the first time in over 600 years, forced the U.S. military to coordinate Operation Fiery Vigil evacuation efforts to remove more than 20,000 evacuees from the area. Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

020505-F-1977M-004. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Local minister Rev. R.N. Otwell, right, and his followers stage a protest outside the main gate. Otwell's group believe that women should not be allowed to serve in the military. The protestors particularly object to the role of women in Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Carswell Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two girls wave flags as they stand in the crowd gathered to welcome the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082). The ELMER MONTGOMERY is returning to Mayport 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)

DN-ST-87-01132. Base: Lagos Country: Nigeria (NGA)

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with photographer, CPL. Scott P. Nelson. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Command Master Chief Bryan Davis (left), and Sailors assigned to Fords air department, man an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) hose during an AFFF demonstration on the flight deck, June 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment to report ship readiness and ensure all spaces and equipment meet Navy standards.

DN-ST-88-07601. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Representatives from Randolph AFB, Lackland AFB, and Fort Sam Houston wave to the crowd estimated at 30,000 people. The two-day V+50 celebration marks the 50th anniversary of the Japanese surrender. Standing from left are: STAFF SGT. Daniel Spangler and TECH. SGT. Nancy Martin from Lackland AFB, SGT. Arnes, STAFF SGT. Craig Taylor from Fort Sam Houston, and CAPT. Jonathan Stern from Randolph AFB. Base: Fredericksburg State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

970427-F-1277M-019. Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crew member of the guided missile destroyer USS STETHEM (DDG-63) explains operations on the helo flight deck during one of the public tours following the ships commissioning. Base: Port Hueneme State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-03869. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the 475th Air Base Wing, Yokota Air Base, parade in front of Cinderella's Castle during the opening of Disneyland, Tokyo. Base: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-89-08835. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Former hostage Bruce German arrives at the base for his 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)

DN-ST-85-10946. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03721. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Television personality Willard Scott, wearing camouflage fatigues, stands in an open vehicle waving the the crowd with the sign of victory in 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)

Military personnel and their families board a bus. They are among the first group to leave after President Bush's order to reduce the number of US citizens in Panama. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

A member of the Navy's precision parachute team, the Shooting Stars, decends into Veteran's Stadium during the opening ceremonies for the annual Army-Navy football game. Note that he has a video-cam recorder mounted on his helmet. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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