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An AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle smashes through a breaking wave as it leaves the beach to return to the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193) during UNITAS XXV, an Exercise involving forces from the US and six South American nations

An AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle smashes through a breaking wave a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

With her husband, Sen. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. (R-Als.), lending a hand, Mrs. Jane Maury Denton smashes the traditional champagne bottle across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53), during the ship's christening. Applauding the couple are Mary Elizabeth Denton (right), maid of honor, and Jerry St. Pe` (second from right), Vice President of Litton and President of Ingalls Shipbuilding

With her husband, Sen. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. (R-Als.), lending a hand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Rel... More

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44), smashes the traditional bottle of champagne against the ship. Behind her are Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Industries Inc., Shipyards Division; Susan Elizabeth Morgan and Lynn Ann Morgan, maids of honor; and Allison Leigh Enos, flower girl

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries, Inc. Release Status: Relea... More

United States Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Hirst, assigned to the 31st Communications Squadron (CS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, smashes a computer hard drive with a sledge hammer in order to render destroy it, as A1C Aaron Billingsley, observes

United States Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Hirst, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Charlein C. Sheets, USAF Rel... More

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne against the sail of the US Navy (USN) SEAWOLF CLASS: Attack Submarine, USS JIMMY CARTER (SSN 23), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Electric Boat Corporation of Connecticut facility, located at Groton Shipyard, Connecticut (CT). Also pictured are: Mr. John P. Casey (left), President, Electric Boat Division, and Former US President, Jimmy Carter, the ships namesake

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne agains...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton Shipyard State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Steven Feller, Usn Release Status: Re... More

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne against the sail of the US Navy (USN) SEAWOLF CLASS: Attack Submarine, USS JIMMY CARTER (SSN 23), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Electric Boat Corporation of Connecticut facility, located at Groton Shipyard, Connecticut (CT). Also pictured are: Mr. John P. Casey (left), President, Electric Boat Division, and Former US President, Jimmy Carter, the ships namesake, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Gordon England, U.S. Representative Rob Simmons (R-CT); Matron of Honor Amy Carter; Rhode Island Governor, Donald Carcieri; and principal speaker Dr. James Schlesinger, who served in the Carter...

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne agains...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of champagne against the sail of the US Navy (USN) SEAWOLF CLASS: Attack Subm... More

First Lady Laura Bush smashes a bottle of champagne against the bow of the US Navy (USN) VIRGINIA CLASS: New Attack Submarine, USS TEXAS (SSN 775), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, located in Newport News, Virginia (VA). Pictured left is Mr. Tom Shievelbein, President, Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard

First Lady Laura Bush smashes a bottle of champagne against the bow of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Jamie Morrison, Usn Release Status: Releas... More

US Senator, The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) (left) and Mr. Tom Shievelbein, President, Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, look on as First Lady Laura Bush smashes a bottle of champagne against the bow of the US Navy (USN) VIRGINIA CLASS: New Attack Submarine, USS TEXAS (SSN 775), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, located in Newport News, Virginia (VA)

US Senator, The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) (left) and Mr. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Christina M. Shaw, Usn Release Status: Rele... More

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) smashes through a wall and locked gate to open a path for personnel from the 2nd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1ST Marines, 1ST Marine Division, in support of Operation Al Fajr, an offensive operation designed to eradicate enemy forces within the city of Fallujah in support of continuing security and stabilization operations in the Al Anbar province of Iraq, by units of the 1ST Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by Lance CPL. Ryan L. Jones)(Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) smashes through a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CSSB-1 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan L. Jones, USMC Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) smashes through a wall and locked gate to open a path for personnel from the 2nd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1ST Marines, 1ST Marine Division, in support of Operation Al Fajr, an offensive operation designed to eradicate enemy forces within the city of Fallujah in support of continuing security and stabilization operations in the Al Anbar province of Iraq, by units of the 1ST Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by Lance CPL. Ryan L. Jones)(Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) smashes through a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CSSB-1 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan L. Jones, USMC Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Mrs. Silke B. Hagee, wife of GEN. Michael Hagee, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, smashes a champagne bottle against the bow of the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD8) during its christening ceremony at Pascagoula, Miss., on Aug 19, 2006. Mrs. Hagee is the sponsor of the ship. The vessel is named to honor the daring raid by the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion against the Japanese-held Makin Island 64 years ago. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1ST Class Shawn P. Eklund) (Released)

Mrs. Silke B. Hagee, wife of GEN. Michael Hagee, Commandant of the U.S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Shawn P. Eklund, USN Release Status: Relea... More