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Army CHIEF of STAFF John A. Wickham Jr. holds a plaque of the Army Aviation Branch insignia during a general order signing ceremony at the Pentagon implementing the Army Aviation Branch as a new career branch for Army aviators. The order was effective April 12, 1983

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert Ward Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Army CHIEF of STAFF John A. Wickham Jr. signs a general order implementing the Army Aviation Branch as a new career branch for Army aviators during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The order was effective April 12, 1983

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Army CHIEF of STAFF John A. Wickham Jr. presents a plaque bearing the Army Aviation Branch insignia to Major General (MGEN) Bobby J. Maddox, commander, Army Aviation Center. The presentation is part of a general order signing ceremony at the Pentagon implementing the Army Aviation Branch as a new career branch for Army aviators. The order was effective April 12, 1983

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Army CHIEF of STAFF John A. Wickham Jr. stands with other dignitaries after signing a general order implementing the Army Aviation Branch as a new career branch for Army aviators during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The order was effective April 12, 1983. Attending are, from left to right: Wickham, Major General (MGEN) Bobby J. Maddox, commander, Army Aviation Center; retired Lieutenant General (LGEN) Harry Kinnard; and General (GEN) John W. Vessey Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of staff

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Air Force ROTC Cadet Pamela Brady, a senior at the University of Maryland, studies for her future career as a missile launch officer

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis pauses during its 10-mile journey to the Kennedy Visitor Complex for a ceremony to commemorate the transfer. Former astronaut Karol Bobko, who commanded Atlantis's first mission, STS-51J in 1985, spoke Kennedy employees and guests at the event. As part of transition and retirement of the Space Shuttle Program, Atlantis is to be displayed at Kennedy's Visitor Complex beginning in the summer of 2013. Over the course of its 26-year career, Atlantis traveled 125,935,769 miles during 307 days in space over 33 missions. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/transition Photo credit: NASA/ Tony Gray KSC-2012-6046

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis pauses during its 10-mile journey to the Kennedy Visitor Complex for a ceremony to commemorate the transfer. Former a More

Pvt. Thomas Kenney III poses for a picture in February

Pvt. Thomas Kenney III poses for a picture in February of 1985 during Basic Combat Training at Fort Bliss, Texas. Kenney retired during a ceremony June 26 at 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade headquarters buil More

U.S. Army personnel show the variety of career opportunities available in the Army

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US Army personnel show the variety of career opportunities available in the Army

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A port bow view of the historic 44-gun sail frigate USS CONSTITUTION moored at the Charlestown Memorial Naval Shipyard. The CONSTITUTION was launched on October 27, 1797, and first put to sea July 22, 1798, making it the oldest US Navy ship in commission. During its career the CONSTITUTION was in 42 enemy encounters. The CONSTITUTION has never been defeated in any engagement

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Re More

A bow view of the historic 44-gun sail frigate USS CONSTITUTION moored at the Charlestown Memorial Naval Shipyard. The CONSTITUTION was launched on Oct. 27, 1797, and first put to sea July 22, 1798, making it the oldest U.S. Navy ship in commission. During its career the CONSTITUTION was in 42 enemy encounters. The CONSTITUTION has never been defeated in any engagement

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Rear Adm. Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Adm. Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in the ranks of the Navy

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Rear Adm. Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Adm. Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in the ranks of the Navy

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Mess Management SPECIALIST First Class (MS1) Joseph L. Penca, supply department career counselor aboard the salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51), counsels SEAMAN Apprentice (SA) Chris Griggs on his performance using a professional profile worksheet

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Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Calvin L. Greathouse, dive and salvage departmental career counselor aboard the salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS-51), discusses career opportunities with Boastswain's Mate 3rd Class Wandas Holder and Ryan Hines

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Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Calvin L. Greathouse, dive and salvage departmental career counselor aboard the salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS-51), discusses career opportunities with Boastswain's Mate 3rd Class Wanda Holder

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Operation SPECIALIST First Class (OS1) Etienne M. Boscovitch, left, division career counselor aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47), discusses career opportunities with Operations SPECIALIST Third Class (OS3) George R. Gyles

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Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, presents an award to leading students from Garfield High School during a career motivation luncheon. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in the ranks of the Navy

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Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, poses for a photograph with staff from Garfield High School during a career motivation luncheon. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in the ranks of the Navy

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Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students from Garfield High School during a career motivation luncheon. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in the ranks of the Navy

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US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students and faculty from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 P. Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to More

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, receives a gift from leading students of Garfield High School during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 P. Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to More

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students and faculty from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 P. Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, attends a career motivation luncheon with the leading students from Garfield High School. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in the ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn, USN Release Status: Released t More

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students and faculty from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 P. Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to More

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students and faculty from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 P. Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students from Garfield High School during a career motivation luncheon. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in the ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn, USN Release Status: Released t More

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students and faculty from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 P. Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to More

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students and faculty from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 P. Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, attends a career motivation luncheon with the leading students from Garfield High School. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in the ranks of the Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn, USN Release Status: Released t More

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, receives a gift from leading students of Garfield High School during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

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Retired Admiral (ADM) Arleigh A. Burke, a former chief of naval operations, gestures with his cane at a wall display detailing his career. ADM Burke is at the Naval War College for the dedication of a new hall named in his honor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dee Paralato Release Status: Released to Pub More

Lieutenant (LT) Tracy Proctor, Civil Engineer Corps and flag aide to the commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, speaks with Marta Bin, Belmont High School principal, about student career opportunities with the US Navy/s Seabees. Proctor is visiting the school as part of the Ninth Annual Hispanic Officers Recruiting Conference

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One aviation machinist's mate 2nd class gives career counselling to another in the station's Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department power plants division

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A close-up view of the Tactical Air Command and Control Specialists Competition career field emblem on a beret

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Members of the US Armys (USA) 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon, parade the black flag draped casket, escorted by US Forces Honor Guard, of US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer, during a full military honors burial at Arlington National Cemetery. USN ADM Moorer, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1933, went on to serve as the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) from 1967-1970, whereupon he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), a post he held until his retirement in 1974. A former naval aviator, USN ADM Moorer earned many personal decorations and honors during his career, including the Department of Defense (DoD) Distinguished Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the US Armys (USA) 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon, parade the black flag draped casket, esc More

During the full military burial honors for US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer at Arlington National Cemetery, Mrs. Carrie Moorer receives the National ENSIGN from retired USN Vice Admiral (VADM) Joe P. Moorer, ADM Moorers surviving brother. USN ADM Moorer, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1933, went on to serve as the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) from 1967-1970, whereupon he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), a post he held until his retirement in 1974. A former naval aviator, USN ADM Moorer earned many personal decorations and honors during his career, including the Department of Defense (DoD) hed Service Medal (DSM) and the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During the full military burial honors for US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer at Arlington National Cemetery, Mrs. Car More

Members of the US Armys (USA) 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon, parade the black flag draped casket, escorted by US Forces Honor Guard, of US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer, during a full military honors burial at Arlington National Cemetery. USN ADM Moorer, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1933, went on to serve as the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) from 1967-1970, whereupon he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (CJCS), a post he held until his retirement in 1974. A former naval aviator, USN ADM Moorer earned many personal decorations and honors during his career, including the Department of Defense (DoD) Distinguished Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the US Armys (USA) 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon, parade the black flag draped casket, esc More

Navy Counselor 1ST Class Debbie M. Gonzales looks through a manual at her desk in the Patrol Squadron 56 (VP-56) career counseling office

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Journalist 2nd Class Timothy Morse studies Russian prior to transferring to the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. Morse hopes to pursue a career as a Russian interpreter

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CAPT Thomas G. Kelley and a petty officer exchange salutes during Kelley's retirement ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley speaks during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley poses for a photograph with his family following his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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An officer congratulates Captain Thomas G. Kelley during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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A chief petty officer speaks during the retirement ceremony of Captain Thomas G. Kelley at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Rear Admiral Alvin B. Koeneman, CHIEF of Chaplains/Director of Religious Ministeries, salutes the flag as he stands beside Captain Thomas G. Kelley during the captain's retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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CAPT Thomas G. Kelley poses for a photograph with VADM Jeremy Michael Boorda, chief of naval personnel, deputy chief of naval operations (manpower, personnel and training), during the Captain's retirement ceremony at the U.S. Naval Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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CHIEF petty officers stand in formation at the United States Navy Memorial during the retirement ceremony for Captain Thomas G. Kelley. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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A chief petty officer speaks as Captain Thomas G. Kelley stands by during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley and fellow officers stand in formation during the presentation of the colors at Kelley's retirement ceremony which is taking place at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Rear Admiral Alvin B. Koeneman, CHIEF of Chaplains/Director of Religious Ministeries, stands by as an officer speaks with Captain Thomas G. Kelley during the captain's retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Rear Admiral Alvin B. Koeneman, CHIEF of Chaplains/Director of Religious Ministeries, applauds Captain Thomas G. Kelley during the captain's retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley stands in front of the United States Navy Memorial following his retirement ceremony. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley stands at attention during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Vice Admiral Jeremy Michael Boorda, CHIEF of Naval Personnel, Deputy of Naval Operations (manpower, personnel and training), speaks during the retirement ceremony of Captain Thomas G. Kelley which is being held at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley speaks during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Howard H. Loving, Commander Naval Imaging Command, congratulates Captain Thomas G. Kelley following his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley salutes felow officers during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley and Vice Admiral Jeremy Boorda, CHIEF of Naval Personnel, Deputy of Naval Operations (manpower, personnel and training), hold up a plaque presented to Kelley during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Captain Thomas G. Kelley autographs a sailor's program following his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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A chief petty officer congratulates Captain Thomas G. Kelley following the captain's retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ireland Release Status: Released More

A chief petty officer congratulates Captain Thomas G. Kelley following the captain's retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Rear Admiral Alvin B. Koeneman, CHIEF of Chaplains/Director of Religious Ministeries, sits beside Captain Thomas G. Kelley during the captain's retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam

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Aurora, Ill., July 23, 2013 --Paulette Coleman conducts a tutorial on online training for FEMA staff deployed in Illinois. FEMA supports educational opportunities and innovative career development for a fully trained workforce. Marquita Hynes/FEMA

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Portrait of DoD Dr. James S. Michael, Director, Acquisition, Education, Training and Career Development. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Russell F. Roederer) (Released) (PC-191789)

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PALMDALE, Calif. -- S91-39477 -- A Rockwell worker at the space shuttle's Palmdale Final Assembly Facility in Palmdale, Calif., takes a technical documentation image of space shuttle Endeavour as it is mated to the agency's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, designated NASA 911, in preparation for its first ferry flight to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Endeavour is scheduled to return to California in 2012, where it will be on public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight across America is targeted for mid-September. Endeavour was the last space shuttle added to NASA’s orbiter fleet. During the course of its 19-year career, Endeavour spent 299 days in space during 25 missions. For more information on shuttle transition and retirement work, visit http://www.nasa.gov/transition. Photo credit: NASA/ Rockwell International Space Systems Division KSC-2012-4807

PALMDALE, Calif. -- S91-39477 -- A Rockwell worker at the space shuttle's Palmdale Final Assembly Facility in Palmdale, Calif., takes a technical documentation image of space shuttle Endeavour as it is mated to More

PALMDALE, Calif. -- S91-39486 -- A Rockwell worker at the space shuttle's Palmdale Final Assembly Facility in Palmdale, Calif., takes a technical documentation image of space shuttle Endeavour as it is prepared for its first ferry flight to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the agency's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, designated NASA 911. Endeavour is scheduled to return to California in 2012, where it will be on public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight across America is targeted for mid-September. Endeavour was the last space shuttle added to NASA’s orbiter fleet. During the course of its 19-year career, Endeavour spent 299 days in space during 25 missions. For more information on shuttle transition and retirement work, visit http://www.nasa.gov/transition. Photo credit: NASA/ Rockwell International Space Systems Division KSC-2012-4809

PALMDALE, Calif. -- S91-39486 -- A Rockwell worker at the space shuttle's Palmdale Final Assembly Facility in Palmdale, Calif., takes a technical documentation image of space shuttle Endeavour as it is prepared More

PALMDALE, Calif. -- S91-39487 -- A Rockwell worker at the space shuttle's Palmdale Final Assembly Facility in Palmdale, Calif., takes a technical documentation image of space shuttle Endeavour as it is prepared for its first ferry flight to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the agency's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, designated NASA 911. Endeavour is scheduled to return to California in 2012, where it will be on public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight across America is targeted for mid-September. Endeavour was the last space shuttle added to NASA’s orbiter fleet. During the course of its 19-year career, Endeavour spent 299 days in space during 25 missions. For more information on shuttle transition and retirement work, visit http://www.nasa.gov/transition. Photo credit: NASA/ Rockwell International Space Systems Division KSC-2012-4806

PALMDALE, Calif. -- S91-39487 -- A Rockwell worker at the space shuttle's Palmdale Final Assembly Facility in Palmdale, Calif., takes a technical documentation image of space shuttle Endeavour as it is prepared More

PALMDALE, Calif. -- S91-39480 -- A Rockwell worker at the space shuttle's Palmdale Final Assembly Facility in Palmdale, Calif., takes a technical documentation image of space shuttle Endeavour as it is prepared for its first ferry flight to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the agency's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, designated NASA 911. Endeavour is scheduled to return to California in 2012, where it will be on public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight across America is targeted for mid-September. Endeavour was the last space shuttle added to NASA’s orbiter fleet. During the course of its 19-year career, Endeavour spent 299 days in space during 25 missions. For more information on shuttle transition and retirement work, visit http://www.nasa.gov/transition. Photo credit: NASA/ Rockwell International Space Systems Division KSC-2012-4808

PALMDALE, Calif. -- S91-39480 -- A Rockwell worker at the space shuttle's Palmdale Final Assembly Facility in Palmdale, Calif., takes a technical documentation image of space shuttle Endeavour as it is prepared More

A group of cadets in the parachuting program look up toward the sky to wait for skydivers to appear. The Air Force Academy's 94th Airmanship Training Squadron molds leaders through soaring and parachuting programs. Overseen by the 54th Operations Group, the mission is to train and motivate cadets toward an Air Force career

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: R More

Informal portrait of Lieutenant Commander Kathlene Contres, Officer in Charge, Personnel Support Detachment, Naval Station Long Beach. LT. CDR. Contres is also the career counselor and advises Hispanic personnel on the many new opportunities available to them in the U.S. Navy

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Navy Counselor First Class (NC-1) Cheryl Ann Cassarella is shown providing a sailor with career information. PETTY Officer Cassarella will become one of 59 other Navy women who break new ground as they embark on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) as the first Navy women permanently assigned to a combatant ship. In all, about 500 women will join the crew of the Norfolk-based carrier by the time it deploys in the late Fall of 1994

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Navy Counselor First Class (NC1) Cheryl Ann Cassarella is shown working at her desk at Naval Station Rota where she is the command career counselor. PETTY Officer Cassarella has received orders to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). She will become one of 59 other Navy women who will break new ground as they embark on board IKE as the first Navy women permanently assigned to a combatant warship

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Portrait of DoD Ms. Melinda M. Darby, Director for Staffing and Career Development, Office of the Secretary of Defense, (U.S Army photo by Mr. Scott Davis) (Released) (PC-192631)

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A US Navy E-2C "Hawkeye" aircraft lands aboard the US Navy the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The E-2C is piloted by Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Joseph A. Kupcha, Executive Officer for Carrier Electronic Warfare Squadron 117 (VAW-117), thus recording 5000 hours in the E-2C, a significant milestone in any naval aviators career

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A Navy recruiter discusses Navy career opportunities with a potential recruit at the local recruiting office

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Portrait of U.S. Army Dr. James Edgar, Director for Career Management, Secretary of the Army for Research, Development, and Acquisition, (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Scott Davis) (Released) (PC-192812)

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A Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia, Career Counselor (Right) meets with a sailor in regards to his Enlisted Commissioning Program package

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US Vice-President Al Gore addresses a gathering before presenting the 1997 Presidential Rank Awards to 287 career federal employees at Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall, at Washington, District of Columbia (DC)

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MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy, Jim Herdt, talks to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 65) (Ike) sailors during breakfast, about different topics concerning education, career goals, and other military issues. Herdt addressed the entire crew via the ship's site TV while underway in the Mediterranean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ramon De Jesus, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

1ST Signal Brigade Public Affairs Officer CPT Simpkins and SGT 1ST Class Kessler man the food table during Hispanic Women in Leadership Career Day sponsored by 1ST Signal Brigade, Seoul, Korea. The event, part of on going activities at Yongsan Army Post during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. through Oct. 15, is designed to educate people about the diversity of spanish speaking people and career opportunities open to them

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SFC Kessler of the 1ST Signal Brigade welcomes Seoul American High School students to Hispanic Women in Leadership Career Day sponsored by 1ST Signal Brigade, Seoul, Korea. The event, part of on going activities at Yongsan Army Post during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. through Oct. 15, is designed to educate people about the diversity of spanish speaking people and career opportunities open to them

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Myriam Lorenzo explains the Guiro, a Puerto Rican musical instrument made from a gourd, to a Seoul American High School student during Hispanic Women in Leadership Career Day sponsored by 1ST Signal Brigade, Seoul, Korea. The event, part of on going activities at Yongsan Army Post during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. through Oct. 15, is designed to educate people about the diversity of spanish speaking people and career opportunities open to them

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A Seoul American High School Junior ROTC Cadet points out her home country to SGT Carmen Rosencrantz of HHC 1ST Signal Brigade. They were taking part in Hispanic Women in Leadership Career Day sponsored by 1ST Signal Brigade, Seoul, Korea. The event, part of on going activities at Yongsan Army Post during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. through Oct. 15, is designed to educate people about the diversity of spanish speaking people and career opportunities open to them

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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Sci-Fi" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Second Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: COL Doug Beason has written more than twenty science fiction books and several bestsellers during his Air Force career. He works at the Air Force's Phillip's Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00043

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For his last career flight, Brigadier General Steve Ritchie, a Vietnam era Air Force Ace, will perform a modified aerial demonstration in an AT-38 Talon before retiring in a ceremony at Hangar 4 at Randolph Air Force Base

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General Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the Officers' Club at Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, on May 26,1999, shortly after recieving a gift from Marine Forces Pacific Commanding General, Lieutenant General Carlton Fulford. The gift included memorable pictures from the General's career as a Marine including a photograph taken at the Naval Academy where his first tour as a Marine would begin

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General Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, and his wife, Zandi, receive a gift from Marine Forces Pacific Commanding General, Lieutenant General Carlton Fulford at the Officers' Club at Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The gift included memorable pictures from the General's career as a Marine, including a photograph taken at the Naval Academy where his first tour as a Marine would begin

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The lower right nose section of the remains of a crashed MH-53J Pave Low IIIE helicopter. The helicopter crashed near Camp Mackall Army Air Field, North Carolina on the night of June 2, 1999. Air Force Special Operations Command requested that the aircraft be recovered and returned to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The data panel on the lower right nose section of the helicopter shows why Air Force Special Operations Command wants to retain this particular airframe, in a 30 year career, it has seen more combat zones than other aircraft

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Technical Sergeant Victoria Franco Querido spent three years as a civilian before returning to the medical technician career field. Photograph is part of the article, "Paradise not Lost." AIRMAN Magazine, August 1999

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General Thomas A. Schwartz, Commanding General, Forces Command (and Reviewing Officer), presents the decoration for Distinguished Civilain Service to Mrs. Vonda A. Crocker for her countless efforts and contributions for improving quality of life for soldiers and families during her 33 year career as an army volunteer. The presentation was made during the I Corps Change of Command and Lieutenant General George A. Crocker's Retirement ceremony on 30 September 1999. LTG Crocker relinquished command to Lieutenant General James T. Hill (not shown)

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US Air Force Brigadier General Steven A. Roser (2nd from right), former 60th Air Mobility Wing Commander, bids a fond farewell to Travis Team co-workers, friends and civic leaders after the Change of Command and official retirement ceremony on the breezy Travis Air Force Base, California, flight line. He and his wife Linda, made the Air Force there career for the past 29 years

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US AIr Force Lieutenant General John B. Sams (Right), retired 15th Air Force Commander, bids a fond farewell to Air Mobility Command and Travis Team members (Not shown) who came out for the 15th AF Change of Command and his retirement from the United States Air Force. LTGEN Sams made the Air Force his career for 32 years

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Colonel Joe, as friends call him, continues to fly high, barnstorming across the country with his wife, Sherry, in an open-cockpit biplane. US Air Force Colonel Joe Kittinger Jr.'s career was highlighted in the December 1999 issue of AIRMAN Magazine. The story titled "Leap of Faith, describes Colonel Kittinger's historic balloon flights and his world record free fall from a balloon at an amazing 102,800 feet. He was also an "ace" pilot during the Vietnam War and four days before completing his tour he was shot down and spent 11 months as a prisoner of war. The Colonel continues to fly today and has his sights on an around-the-world balloon flight

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Colonel Joe, as friends call him, continues to fly high, barnstorming across the country with his wife, Sherry, in an open-cockpit biplane. Retired US Air Force Colonel Joe Kittinger Jr.'s career was highlighted in the December 1999 issue of AIRMAN Magazine. The story titled "Leap of Faith", describes Colonel Kittinger's historic balloon flights and his world record free fall from a balloon at an amazing 102,800 feet. He was also an "ace" pilot during the Vietnam War and four days before completing his tour he was shot down and spent 11 months as a prisoner of war. The Colonel continues to fly today and has his sights on an around-the-world balloon flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians have removed several auxiliary power units from space shuttle Endeavour and are preparing them for transport. The work is part of Endeavour’s transition and retirement processing. The spacecraft is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Endeavour flew 25 missions, spent 299 days in space, orbited Earth 4,671 times and traveled 122, 883, 151 miles over the course of its 19-year career. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2012-1893

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians have removed several auxiliary power units from space shuttle Endeavour and More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians secure several of space shuttle Endeavour’s main propulsion system tanks after they were removed from the orbiter’s mid-body. The tanks will be retained for possible future use on the agency’s Space Launch System Program. The work is part of Endeavour’s transition and retirement processing. The spacecraft is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Endeavour flew 25 missions, spent 299 days in space, orbited Earth 4,671 times and traveled 122, 883, 151 miles over the course of its 19-year career. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle. Photo credit: Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2012-1886

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians secure several of space shuttle Endeavour’s main propulsion system tanks aft More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians prepare to lift the left orbital maneuvering system OMS pod of space shuttle Endeavour. The OMS pod is being reinstalled on Endeavour following a complete deservicing and cleaning at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, part of the shuttle’s transition and retirement processing. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Over the course of its 19-year career, Endeavour spent 299 days in space during 25 missions. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2012-1831

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians prepare to lift the left orbital maneuvering system OMS pod of space shuttle More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians lift and rotate the left orbital maneuvering system OMS pod of space shuttle Endeavour above its transporter. The OMS pod is being reinstalled on Endeavour following a complete deservicing and cleaning at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, part of the shuttle’s transition and retirement processing. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Over the course of its 19-year career, Endeavour spent 299 days in space during 25 missions. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2012-1837

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians lift and rotate the left orbital maneuvering system OMS pod of space shuttle More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a main propulsion system tank will be removed from space shuttle Endeavour’s mid-body by United Space Alliance technicians. The main propulsion system tanks will be retained for possible future use on the agency’s Space Launch System Program. The work is part of Endeavour’s transition and retirement processing. The spacecraft is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Endeavour flew 25 missions, spent 299 days in space, orbited Earth 4,671 times and traveled 122, 883, 151 miles over the course of its 19-year career. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle. Photo credit: Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2012-1878

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a main propulsion system tank will be removed from space shuttle Endeavour’s mid-body by United Space Alliance More