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Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets Jr., signs a copy of his autobiography "Return to the Enola Gay" for members of the 509th Bomb Wing (BW), Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO) in Columbus, Ohio. BGEN Tibbets founded the 509th Composite Group in the 1940s and piloted the B-29 Super Fortress Enola Gay that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on 6 August 1945

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Columbus State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tia C. Schroeder, US... More

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets (right) signs copies of the original orders, that sent him and his crew of the B-29 Superfortress, the Enola Gay, into the skies over Japan to drop the first atomic bomb during World War II, for US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Robert Faulk, Joint STAFF, at the Pentagon. BGEN Tibbetts is visiting the Pentagon to autograph copies of his book "The Return of the Enola Gay." BGEN Tibbets spent several days in the Washington, D.C., area attending events leading up to the December 17th Centennial of Flight celebration

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets talks about his experience flying the B-29 Superfortress, the Enola Gay, that delivered the first atomic bomb during World War II. BGEN Tibbets spoke to a gathering prior to autographing copies of his book "The Return of the Enola Gay," at a book-signing event in the Pentagon Concourse

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots from the 75th Fighter Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C., return from a mission during Exercise Operation Dynamic Weasel at Shaw AFB, S.C., on Dec. 2, 2005. The exercise is designed to test the abilities of aircraft using Link-16"Internet in the sky"data network and to hone the skills Airmen need for combat deployments. Link-16 is a tactical digital information link integrated in the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. Nathan Bevier) (Released)

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots from the 75th Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Nathan Bevier, USAF Release S... More

Former POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ Robert D. Peel (Captured 6 Nov 65) at the microphone talks to the people who came to greet his return. MGEN Cole, Military Airlift Command staff stands to the left. MAJ Peel was released by the North Vietnamese in Hanoi on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ Robert D. Peel (Captured 6 Nov 65) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SG... More

An unidentified U.S. Air Force Major and former Prisoner of War walks the red carpet, past the honor guard, to the plane that will return him to the United States

An unidentified U.S. Air Force Major and former Prisoner of War walks ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Sp-5 Logan L. Mcminn Release... More

Former POW and U.S. Air Force LCOL Richard P. Keirn (Captured 24 Jul 65) shakes hands with COL Raymond G. Lawry, Deputy Site Commander, Joint Homecoming Reception Center prior to boarding the plane that will return him to the United States

Former POW and U.S. Air Force LCOL Richard P. Keirn (Captured 24 Jul 6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Sp-5 Logan L. Mcminn Release... More

Former POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ Richard Eugene Bolstad (Captured 6 Nov 65) at the microphone salutes the people who came to greet his return. GEN Paul Carlton, Commander, Military Airlift Command stands to the left and the Honor Guard to the right. MAJ Bolstad and LCOL Doughty were released by the North Vietnamese in Hanoi on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ Richard Eugene Bolstad (Captured 6 N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SS... More

Former POW and U.S.Navy LCMDR William Michael Tschudy (Captured 18 Jul 65) at the microphone talks to the people who came to greet his return. MGEN Cole, Military Airlift Command staff stands to the left. LCMDR Tschudy was released by the North Vietnamese in Hanoi on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S.Navy LCMDR William Michael Tschudy (Captured 18 Jul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SG... More

A cockpit view of a T-33 Shooting Star pilot on a return mission after photographing the return mission of seven F-106 Delta Dart aircraft from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Mount Rainer is in the background

A cockpit view of a T-33 Shooting Star pilot on a return mission after...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Willard Gene Johnson Release Status... More

Rosalyn Carter, daughter Amy Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale listen as President Jimmy Carter speaks to a crowd upon his return from a European visit

Rosalyn Carter, daughter Amy Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

President Jimmy Carter talks with Vice President Walter Mondale upon his return from his European visit

President Jimmy Carter talks with Vice President Walter Mondale upon h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

Rosalyn Carter, daughter Amy Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale listen as President Jimmy Carter speaks to a crowd upon his return from a European visit

Rosalyn Carter, daughter Amy Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

President Jimmy Carter is escorted by BGEN Archer L. Durham, Military Traffic Management Command vice commander, after his return from a European visit. (Substandard image)

President Jimmy Carter is escorted by BGEN Archer L. Durham, Military ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

President Jimmy Carter is greeted by Vice President Walter Mondale upon his return from his European visit

President Jimmy Carter is greeted by Vice President Walter Mondale upo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

Vice President Walter Mondale and BGEN Archer L. Durham, Military Traffic Management Command vice commander, wait for the return of President Jimmy Carter from his European visit

Vice President Walter Mondale and BGEN Archer L. Durham, Military Traf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

President Jimmy Carter speaks to a crowd upon his return from his European visit

President Jimmy Carter speaks to a crowd upon his return from his Euro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

Rosalyn Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale listen as President Jimmy Carter speaks to a crowd upon his return from a European visit

Rosalyn Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale listen as President J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

Rosalyn Carter, first lady, and daughter Amy return from a European visit

Rosalyn Carter, first lady, and daughter Amy return from a European vi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

AN air-to-air underside view of an F-15 Eagle aircraft banking to the right on its return from a training mission. AN AIM-9L Sidewinder is mounted on the left wing. The aircraft is assigned to the 433rd Fighter Weapons Squadron

AN air-to-air underside view of an F-15 Eagle aircraft banking to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to ... More

A C-141B Starlifter aircraft flanked by two C-141A aircraft passes over family members and visitors awaiting the return of Exercise VOLANT RODEO '80 contestants

A C-141B Starlifter aircraft flanked by two C-141A aircraft passes ove...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Robert C. Marshall Release Stat... More

Richard Queen, one of the hostages held by Iranians at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, departs an aircraft upon his return

Richard Queen, one of the hostages held by Iranians at the U.S. Embass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Clawson Release Status: Released to P... More

COL. Hargrove, base commander, addresses family members and visitors awaiting the return of Exercise Volant Rodeo '80 contestants

COL. Hargrove, base commander, addresses family members and visitors a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT RODEO '80 Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

COL Thomas E. Schaefer and his wife are greeted by Vice President Goerge Bush, his wife and Speaker of the House Tip O'Neal upon the colonel's return from Iran where he was held as a hostage

COL Thomas E. Schaefer and his wife are greeted by Vice President Goer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings, USAF Release Sta... More

The orbiter Columbia sits on Rogers Drylake Runway 23 at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center after its return from Earth orbit. Columbia's landing completed the first full test of the Space Transportation System

The orbiter Columbia sits on Rogers Drylake Runway 23 at NASA's Dryden...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan are greeted by GEN Robert E. Huyser on their return to the United States

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan are greeted by GEN Robert E. Huyser o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Coker Release Status: Released to Pub... More

President Ronald Reagan is welcomed by BGEN Archer L. Durham upon his return to the United States

President Ronald Reagan is welcomed by BGEN Archer L. Durham upon his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Coker Release Status: Released to Pub... More

An air-to-air left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling a C-141 Starlifter aircraft as they return from a mass troop and equipment drop over Fort Irwin during exercise Gallant Eagle '82

An air-to-air left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

AMN Van Winfoe inspects the electrical system of a C-130 Hercules aircraft before it return to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to pick up supplies during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82

AMN Van Winfoe inspects the electrical system of a C-130 Hercules airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David N. Craft, USA... More

An air-to-air right side view of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft upon their return to Hollman Air Force Base

An air-to-air right side view of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft upon th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

The Italian Team CHIEF prepares to return the trophy that his team won last year in the VOLANT RODEO Exercise

The Italian Team CHIEF prepares to return the trophy that his team won...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT RODEO Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Space shuttle Challenger astronauts greet well-wishers upon their return from space after completing Space Transportation System Mission 7 (STS-7). On the platform are, from left to right, Mission Specialists Dr. Norman Thagard, John Fabian and Dr. Sally Ride; Frederick Hauck, pilot, and Robert Crippen commander. Ride is the first American woman astronaut to fly in space

Space shuttle Challenger astronauts greet well-wishers upon their retu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wetterman Release Status: Released ... More

Mission Specialist Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman astronaut to fly in space, speaks to well-wishers upon her return from space after completing Space Transportation System Mission 7 (STS-7). With her on the platform are, from left to right, Mission Specialists Dr. Norman Thagard and John Fabian; Frederick Hauck, pilot and Robert Crippen, commander

Mission Specialist Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman astronaut ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wetterman Release Status: Released ... More

Space shuttle Challenger astronauts attend a press conference upon their return from space after completing Space Transportation System Mission 7 (STS-7). They are, left to right, Mission Specialists Dr. Norman Thagard, John Fabian and Dr. Sally Ride; Frederick Hauck, pilot, and Robert Crippen, commander. Ride is the first American woman astronaut to fly in space

Space shuttle Challenger astronauts attend a press conference upon the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wetterman Release Status: Released ... More

Troops board a C-141 Starlifter aircraft that will return them to Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, upon the completion of exercise Bright Star '83

Troops board a C-141 Starlifter aircraft that will return them to Pope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiovisual Team Release Status: Released to Pub... More

U.S. Air Force security police stand guard over Cuban nationals on the boarding ramp of the Cuban I1-62M airliner that will return them to Cuba. They were captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury. He is being transferred from the C-130 Hercules aircraft to a Cuban airliner that will return him to Cuba

U.S. Air Force security police stand guard over Cuban nationals on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force security police stand guard as Cuban nationals are transferred from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to a Cuban I1-62M airliner. They are being returned to Cuba after being captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury. He is being transferred from the C-130 Hercules aircraft to a Cuban airliner that will return him to Cuba

U.S. Air Force security police stand guard as Cuban nationals are tran...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force Security police escort a Cuban national to an airliner that will return him to Cuba. He was captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury

U.S. Air Force Security police escort a Cuban national to an airliner ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force security police stand guard as Cuban nationals are transferred from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to a I1-62M airliner. They are being returned to Cuba after being captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury. He is being transferred from the C-130 Hercules aircraft to a Cuban airliner that will return him to Cuba

U.S. Air Force security police stand guard as Cuban nationals are tran...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force Security police observe as an International Red Cross worker records information from a Cuban national who was captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury. He is being transferred from the C-130 Hercules aircraft to a Cuban airliner that will return him to Cuba

U.S. Air Force Security police observe as an International Red Cross w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force security police observe as an international Red Cross worker records information from a Cuban national who was captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury. He is being transferred from the C-130 Hercules aircraft to a Cuban airliner that will return him to Cuba

U.S. Air Force security police observe as an international Red Cross w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force Security police stand guard as Cuban national, captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury, exits from a C-130 Hercules aircraft. He is being escorted to an airliner that will return him to Cuba

U.S. Air Force Security police stand guard as Cuban national, captured...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force Security police stand guard as Cuban nationals board an I1-62M airliner for return to Cuba. They were captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury

U.S. Air Force Security police stand guard as Cuban nationals board an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Air Force Security police stand guard as a Cuban national, captured on Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation Urgent Fury, exits from a C-130 Hercules aircraft. He is being escorted to an airliner that will return him to Cuba

U.S. Air Force Security police stand guard as a Cuban national, captur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rel... More

Major General Edward L. Trobaugh, commander, 82nd Airborne Division, is greeted by Sergeant Major Tommie McKoy, command sergeant major, 82nd Airborne Division, upon Trobaugh's return to the states after deployment to Grenada during Operation URGENT FURY

Major General Edward L. Trobaugh, commander, 82nd Airborne Division, i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

A color guard participates in an arrival ceremony for the first group of 82nd Airborne Division soldiers to return to the states after deployment to Grenada during Operation URGENT FURY

A color guard participates in an arrival ceremony for the first group ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

The first group of the 82nd Airborne Division soldiers to return from deployment to Grenada during Operation URGENT FURY exits from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft

The first group of the 82nd Airborne Division soldiers to return from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. speaks during an arrival ceremony for the first contingent of the 82nd Airborne Division to return to the states after deployment to Grenada during Operation URGENT FURY. (Substandard image)

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. speaks during an arrival cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division exit from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft upon their return to the states. They are returning to home base after deployment to Grenada during Operation URGENT FURY

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division exit from a C-141B Starlifter ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr., greets the first members of the 82nd Airborne Division to return from deployment to Grenada during Operation URGENT FURY

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr., greets the first members of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Hodges (right), 63rd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, debriefs a pilot upon his return to the air force base from a mission during June Air Defense Exercise

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Hodges (right), 63rd Tactical Fighter Trainin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sue A. Bellia, USAF Release Statu... More

President and Mrs. Reagan wave at the awaiting crowd as they return from a recent trip

President and Mrs. Reagan wave at the awaiting crowd as they return fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Clawson Release Status: Released... More

Air Force personnel are greeted by family members upon their return from Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '85

Air Force personnel are greeted by family members upon their return fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Airmen prepare to unload cargo from the rear of a C-141B Starlifter aircraft upon its return from Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '85

Airmen prepare to unload cargo from the rear of a C-141B Starlifter ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

The body of one of four Marines killed in El Salvador is transferred to a C-141B Starlifter aircraft for return to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

The body of one of four Marines killed in El Salvador is transferred t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Arnold Butler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

President and Mrs. Reagan, accompanied by Commandant of the Marine Corps General P.X. Kelley and a color guard, attend a ceremony upon the return of four Marines killed in El Salvador

President and Mrs. Reagan, accompanied by Commandant of the Marine Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA James E. Simpson Release Status: ... More

President and Mrs. Reagan, accompanied by Commandant of the Marine Corps General P.X. Kelley and a color guard, attend a ceremony upon the return of four Marines killed in El Salvador

President and Mrs. Reagan, accompanied by Commandant of the Marine Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA James E. Simpson Release Status: ... More

A US naval officer at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden answers reporters' questions concerning former TWA hostages who are at the center to receive medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A US naval officer at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden answe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A bus carrying former TWA hostages arrive at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A bus carrying former TWA hostages arrive at USAF Regional Medical Cen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A security policeman stands guard outside the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden where former TWA hostages will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A security policeman stands guard outside the USAF Regional Medical Ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Former TWA hostage Clinton Suggs waves to well-wishers upon his arrival at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given a medical check prior to his return to the US. Suggs is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Clinton Suggs waves to well-wishers upon his arriva...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Media photographers take pictures from outside the front gate of the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages are receiving medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Media photographers take pictures from outside the front gate of the U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

TWA crew members Philip Maresca, left, and Ben Zimmerman, arrive at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew members Philip Maresca, left, and Ben Zimmerman, arrive at US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Framed by two of 39 American flags flying at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, a patient waits for the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens will be given medical checks at the center prior to their return to the US. They had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Framed by two of 39 American flags flying at the entrance to the USAF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Thirty-nine American flags fly at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Thirty-nine American flags fly at the entrance to the USAF Regional Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Former TWA hostages arrive at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages arrive at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Hospital personnel and patients greet former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Hospital personnel and patients greet former TWA hostages upon their a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

One of 39 American flags flies at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages are receiving medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

One of 39 American flags flies at the entrance to the USAF Regional Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

TWA Captain John Testrake, center, is greeted by the hospital commander upon his arrival to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given a medical check prior to his return to the US. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake, center, is greeted by the hospital commande...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

TWA crew member Philip Maresca is met by friends and relatives upon his return to the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew member Philip Maresca is met by friends and relatives upon hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and well-wishers salute the flag during a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and well-wishers salute the flag duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan prepare to depart the flight line aboard Marine One, a VH-3D Sea King helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron 1. They are leaving the base after participating in a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the U.S. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan prepare to depart the flight line abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan deplane after speaking privately with former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan deplane after speaking privately with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lono Kollars Release Status: Rel... More

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shi'ite Moslem terrorists

President Ronald Reagan speaks during a ceremony honoring former TWA h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lono Kollars Release Status: Rel... More

TWA Captain John Testrake is met by friends and family upon his return to the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake is met by friends and family upon his return...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

TWA crew member Ben Zimmerman is met by a loved one upon his return to the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew member Ben Zimmerman is met by a loved one upon his return to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

Luggage, popcorn, and a wheelchair wait for a return trip to Wilford Hall U.S. Air Force Medical Center in Texas. Seriously ill children and their families were flown here by the 321st Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to be guests of Jason's House, a community-supported program that provides free, week-long vacations for such families

Luggage, popcorn, and a wheelchair wait for a return trip to Wilford H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Myrtle Beach State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CHIEF MASTER SGT. Don Sutherland Release ... More

A member of a convoy security team, wearing an M17 nuclear-chemical-biological mask and armed with an M16 rifle, prepares to return fire against members of the aggressor squad during a week-long field training and convoy security exercise conducted by mem

A member of a convoy security team, wearing an M17 nuclear-chemical-bi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Gary Coppage, USAF Release Status: R... More

Members of a convoy security team put on nuclear-chemical-biological gear and prepare to return fire against members of the aggressor squad during a week-long field training and convoy security exercise conducted by members of the 823rd Civil Engineering

Members of a convoy security team put on nuclear-chemical-biological g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Gary Coppage, USAF Release Status: R... More

Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Marshal Sergei F. Akhromeyev, First Deputy Minister of Defense and CHIEF of the General STAFF of the Soviet Union, and their entourage return the honor guards'salute as the marshal

Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Ed Martinez Release Status: Releas... More

An AAVP7 assault amphibian vehicle (AAV) churns up sand and water as it follows two other AAVs off the beach and into the surf to return to their ship at the conclusion of Exercise RIMPAC 88. The AAVs are from Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms, Califor

An AAVP7 assault amphibian vehicle (AAV) churns up sand and water as i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Howard Baker, USAF Release Statu... More

Air Force officers return the color guards'salute during the opening ceremony for Reconnaissance Air Meet"88. The international competition is being hosted by the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Bergstrom Air Force Base

Air Force officers return the color guards'salute during the opening c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bergstrom Afb State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rose S. Reynolds, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

A P-15 aircraft firefighting and rescue truck sprays water to herald the return to base of the final C-130 Hercules aircraft taking part in exercise Volant Cape. The exercise, which is designed to test the capabilities of the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing's War Readiness Spare Parts Kit, requires members to use only the parts provided in the kit to keep a squadron of 16 C-130s operational over a 30-day period

A P-15 aircraft firefighting and rescue truck sprays water to herald t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT CAPE Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Flight engineer SSGT Johnnie Hoskins, left, calculates the amount of time that his WC-130H Hercules aircraft wil be able to stay aloft before running low on fuel and having to return to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The aircraft, from the 53rd Weat

Flight engineer SSGT Johnnie Hoskins, left, calculates the amount of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kit Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom II aircraft is positioned beneath a KC-10 Extender aircraft for refueling during the Phantom's return trip to its home base following the joint US/Royal Thai Air Force Exercise COMMANDO WEST 89-1

A 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom II aircraft is positioned ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMMANDO WEST 89-1 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael Harringt... More

MAJ Sam Via and CPT Chuck Simpson, weapon systems officer, 2874th Test Squadron, Sacramento Air Logistics Center, prepare to take a recently repaired F-111 aircraft on a test flight. Squadron members test refurbished aircraft to make certain that the planes are ready for return to regular duty

MAJ Sam Via and CPT Chuck Simpson, weapon systems officer, 2874th Test...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcclellan Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dennis Mahoney Release Status: Re... More

MAJ Sam Via and CPT Chuck Simpson, weapon systems officer, 2874th Test Squadron, Sacramento Air Logistics Center, prepare to take a recently repaired F-111 aircraft on a test flight. Squadron members test refurbished aircraft to make certain that the planes are ready for return to regular duty

MAJ Sam Via and CPT Chuck Simpson, weapon systems officer, 2874th Test...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcclellan Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dennis Mahoney Release Status: Re... More

A member of the 2874th Test Squadron, Sacramento Air Logistics Center, prepares to take a recently repaired aircraft on a test flight. Squadron members test refurbished aircraft to make certain that the planes are ready for return to regular duty

A member of the 2874th Test Squadron, Sacramento Air Logistics Center,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcclellan Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dennis Mahoney Release Status: Re... More

A joint service color guard marches in formation during a ceremony welcoming former prisoners of war on their return to the United States. The POWs were held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm

A joint service color guard marches in formation during a ceremony wel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Former prisoners of war are reunited with their families following their return to the United States. The POWs were held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm

Former prisoners of war are reunited with their families following the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Former prisoners of war are reunited with their loved ones following their return to the United States. The POWs were held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm

Former prisoners of war are reunited with their loved ones following t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Former prisoners of war arrive at Andrews Air Force Base upon their return to the United States. The POWs were held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm

Former prisoners of war arrive at Andrews Air Force Base upon their re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Former prisoners of war arrive at Andrews Air Force Base upon their return to the United States. The POWs were held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm

Former prisoners of war arrive at Andrews Air Force Base upon their re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Former prisoners of war arrive at Andrews Air Force Base upon their return to the United States. The POWs were held captive by Iraqi forces durng Operation Desert Storm

Former prisoners of war arrive at Andrews Air Force Base upon their re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

SPEC. Melissa Rathbun-Nealy, the first female to be taken as a prisoner of war by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm, holds her mother's hand as she listens to a speech by Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney upon her return to the United States along with other former POWs.

SPEC. Melissa Rathbun-Nealy, the first female to be taken as a prisone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

MAJ. Rhonda Lee Cornum, a flight surgeon assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 229th Aviation Brigade and a former prisoner of war, is reunited with a loved one upon her return to the United States after being held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm.

MAJ. Rhonda Lee Cornum, a flight surgeon assigned to the 2nd Battalion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

U.S. Air Force COL. David Eberly, a prisoner of war captured by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm, salutes the crowd waiting to welcome him and other former POWs upon their return to the United States.

U.S. Air Force COL. David Eberly, a prisoner of war captured by Iraqi ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

COL. David Eberly, senior prisoner of war, speaks during a ceremony honoring former POWs upon their return to the United States after being held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm.

COL. David Eberly, senior prisoner of war, speaks during a ceremony ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

LT. Jeffrey Zahn, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel, former prisoners of war, listen to a speech by Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney upon their return to the United States. The three U.S. Navy pilots were held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm.

LT. Jeffrey Zahn, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel, former pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

COL. David Eberly waves to the crowd gathered to welcome him and other former prisoners of war as they return home after being held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm.

COL. David Eberly waves to the crowd gathered to welcome him and other...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

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