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)
DF-ST-85-05273. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)
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DN-ST-85-07701. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Park Police ArrestLafayette ParkWashington, D.C.USA
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Chinese American spectators cheer arriving Chinese ships at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The Luhu Class Destroyer HARIBING (DDG 112), Luda II Class Destroyer, ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and a supply ship, the Fusu Class, NANYUN (AOR/AK 953) (Not shown) were among the contingent of Chinese vessels. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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CHIEF Aviation Structural Mechanic Williams is flanked by two Soviet chief petty officers as they pause during their tour of Walt Disney World. Three ships from the Soviet Northern Fleet have come to the United States for a four-day goodwill visit to Naval Station, Mayport, Florida. Base: Orlando State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-88-07630. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Shortly after his arrival, a member of a Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team holds his wife as he speaks to a reporter from a radio station. The SEAL team was flown into North Island 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, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-88-04091. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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010507-F-9753B-003. Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC
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CAPT. Carol Theiss of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron helps a patient with his meal during a medical evacuation flight from Islamabad, Pakistan, to Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany, aboard a 17th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter aircraft. Twenty-four rebels wounded in Afghanistan's civil war are being evacuated to hospitals in Europe and the United States for donated medical treatment. Country: Unknown
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Division II, personnel await the word to move out. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) serve themselves a variety of food during a picnic on the flight deck. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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020526-F-1646G-121. Base: Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Machinist Mate Third Class (MM3) Michelle McCranie (left), who just recently transferred to the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-191) receives some hands on experience in the use of a high pressure fire hose during damage control training on the main deck of the ship. She is being assisted by SEAMAN (SN) Stormi Frusetta. The ship is operating off the coast of Guam during exercise Tempo Brave '94. Subject Operation/Series: TEMPO BRAVE '94 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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DEU, Germany: The historical slides from the 84-85 r years, Arsbeck. Peace movement in front of US-Pershing on 15.10.83
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A sailor assigned to the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SSN-724) holds a Louisville Slugger baseball bat commemorating the submarine's role in the Persian Gulf war. The LOUISVILLE has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, during which it became the first submarine to launch a Tomahawk land attack missile in a wartime situation. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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USO Float in Veteran's Day Parade, St. Louis, Missouri
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Several women hold up signs as they stand on a set of bleachers while waiting for the arrival of the fighter and heavy attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1, (CVW-1). The squadrons are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-86-02924. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-87-06276. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Crewmen go aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) during its recommissioning ceremony. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-87-05720. Base: Legaspi Country: Philippines (PHL)
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DN-ST-86-02879. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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050702-A-1888A-093. Subject Operation/Series: SWARMER Base: Samarra State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION
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Four members of the Air Force Singing Sergeants pose at Disneyland. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A Thai jumpmaster gives final instructions to his parachute team as they prepare for a jump during Operation MITRAPAB (Thai word for friendship), an annual parachute demonstration conducted by the Thai military and the Joint United States Military Advisory Group (JUSMAG). Proceeds from the event are used to build schools in Thailand. Subject Operation/Series: MITRAPAB Base: Nakhon Si Thammarat Country: Thailand (THA)
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Crew members from the destroyer USS OLDENDORF (DD 972) and the frigate USS ROBERT E. PEARY (FF 1073) march in a parade along with their Royal Australian counterparts prior to the start of the joint exercise Kangaroo '89. Subject Operation/Series: KANGAROO '89 Base: Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS)
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As they work through the construction area in hard hats, CAPT. Wilson Wickiser, 27th Fighter Wing, 27th Medical Group briefs Dr. Sheila Widnall, Secretary of the Air Force, on construction progress at the hospital. Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SC-85-12224. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
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Usa, California, Los Angeles, Hollywood. Pink Marble And Bronze Stars Embedded Into Hollywood Boulevard Sidewalk Aka Hollywood Walk Of Fame
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DN-SC-90-03805. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)
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2/9/1982 - During a tour, United States Air Forces in Europe Outstanding Airmen of the Year look over the Berlin Wall into East Berlin.
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020221-F-1663P-003. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC
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An overall view of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER (SSN-709) at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-89-01737. Base: Monterey State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Five crewmen go, in formation, aboard the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47), during commissioning ceremonies at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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STS008-16-454 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- Following a precedent set early two decades ago during the Gemini program, three members of the STS-8 astronaut crew aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Challenger reveal their military backgrounds and loyalties. Astronauts (left to right) Dale A. Gardner, Richard H. Truly and Daniel C. Brandenstein leave no mystery as to their alma mater and gridiron sentimentalities as they display U.S. Navy stickers. The trio was photographed by Astronaut Guion S. Bluford on the flight deck. Truly is crew commander; Brandenstein, pilot; and Gardner and Bluford, along with Dr. William E. Thornton are all mission specialists for this six-day flight.
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1990s AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN UNION SOLDIER UNIFORM CIVIL WAR REENACTOR LOOKING AT CAMERA HOLDING AMERICAN FLAG PHILADELPHIA PA USA
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A sailor from the frigate USS BAGLEY (FF 1069) carries boxes of produce aboard his ship at the beginning of PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-86-03854. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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050905-N-6436W-157. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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020520-F-6911G-002. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)
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A sailor assigned to the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) stands beside his wife as he holds their new baby. The MANITOWOC has returned to Little Creek 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 Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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010925-F-7964B-004. Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC
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A member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron shows freed hostages Joseph CiCippio and his wife how to put on a life preserver as they prepare for takeoff aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. Cicippio was released after being held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over five years.. Base: Damascus Country: Syrian Arab Republic(SYR)
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DF-ST-89-10693. Base: Seoul Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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Plebes cheer after climbing the Herndon Monument as the end of the year ritual at the Naval Academy
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A sign is posted to welcome Titan II and Minuteman wings participating in the Strategic Air Command's 14th annual Olympic Arena Exercise. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A Haitian man climbs the ramp to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland (WMEC-904) during Operation Uphold Democracy. The migrants are returning to their country partly because the U.S. military are in Haiti to promote peace and restore democracy. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)
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Members of a base women's organization display one of their banners as they wait for the arrival of the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH 3). The ship is stopping at Subic Bay during its return voyage to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for OPERAITON DESERT SHIELD and OPERATION DESERT STORM. Subject Operation/Series: OPERAITON DESERT SHIELDOPERATION DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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Many people filled Hangar 1 to welcome back US Air Force CAPT. Scott F. O'Grady. CAPT. O'Grady's F-16 Fighting Falcon was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, while he was flying in support of Operation Deny Flight. After 6 days of evasion he was rescued by US Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed from the USS KEARSAGE (LHD-3). Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)
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Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 illustration with shots of various activities. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Unknown