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US Sailors salute the American flag on entering port. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

A Soviet naval officer salutes the American flag while aboard an American ship with a large group of Soviet citizens. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Officers and Sailors of two nationalities salute the American flag during the goodwill visit of the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

The American flag waves over the throng gathered for the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

US Sailors salute the American flag on the stern of their ship during colors. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

US Sailors salute the American flag on entering port. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

The flags of the United States and the Soviet Union hang side by side above two Marines on the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) during the visit of KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

A close-up view of the American flag on the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38). The PENSACOLA is in the Virgin Islands during Operation HAWKEYE, a relief effort designed to aid the victims of Hurricane Hugo, which devastated the area on September 19th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HAWKEYE Base: Saint Croix State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Bria More

The flags of the United States and the Royal Air Force fly at the base. The 2130th Communications Group, U.S. Air Force Communications Command (AFCC), operates a high-frequency transmitter and receiver site on the base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Barford Saint John Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Obame L. Quee, a soldier with the Sierra Leone military forces, bears the American flag during a brief ceremony following the arrival of medical supplies and equipment at Freetown International Airport. A 436th Military Airlift Wing C-5A Galaxy aircraft delivered the material as part of a U.S. humanitarian effort to provide food and other necessities to five African countries stricken by war and famine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Freetown Country: Sierra Leone (SLE) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Marvin Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

A color guard composed of US Naval Sea Cadets presents the flag as the national anthem is played at the beginning of the 31st Annual Navy Ball. The ball marks the end of Navy Appreciation Week, which is sponsored by the Fort Lauderdale Council of the Navy League of the United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 E.E. Crawford Release Status: Released to More

The American flag flies from the stern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as a large harbor tug escorts the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) into port upon the vessel's return home following deployment. The LINCOLN is at Naval Station, Norfolk for its commissioning ceremony on November 11

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Statu More

The American flag flies from the stern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the large harbor tug ANOKA (YTB-810) escorts the guided missile destroyer USS JOHN KING (DDG-3) into port upon the vessel's return home following deployment. The LINCOLN is at Naval Station, Norfolk for its commissioning ceremony on November 11

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Curtis Witham Release Status: More

The American flag flies from the stern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the large harbor tug ANOKA (YTB-810) escorts the guided missile destroyer USS JOHN KING (DDG-3) into port upon the vessel's return home following deployment. The LINCOLN is at Naval Station, Norfolk for its commissioning ceremony on November 11

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Curtis Witham Release Status: More

A child holds a small American flag at the commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhoffen Release Sta More

Flag officers and civilian dignitaries stand beside a Navy color guard as an aircraft arrives bearing the bodies of four Navy servicemen killed in the initial phase of the United States (US) military action in Panama. The four servicemen were members of a SEAL (Sea-Air-Land) team that secured Patilla Airfield in the early morning hours of December 20

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harry Gerwien Release Status: Relea More

The American flag flies above the flag of Guam

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Through the large window panes of Firing Room 1, KSC launch team members reap the rewards of their work with a glimpse of the space shuttle Discovery soaring into the sky. Discovery was launched for the tenth time at 8:34 a.m. EDT on April 24 beginning the five-day STS-31 mission to deploy the Hubble Space Telescope. A ray of morning sunlight highlights the red and white stripes of Old Glory hanging high in the Firing Room. Launch team members overcame a last minute challenge in the STS-31 countdown when software detected a main propulsion system valve was out of position. The situation was quickly corrected and verified by the team from consoles in the Firing Room and the countdown was returned in a matter of minutes. Photo credit: NASA KSC-90PC-0626

Through the large window panes of Firing Room 1, KSC launch team members reap the rewards of their work with a glimpse of the space shuttle Discovery soaring into the sky. Discovery was launched for the tenth More

Through the large window panes of Firing Room 1, KSC launch team members reap the rewards of their work with a glimpse of the space shuttle Discovery soaring into the sky. Discovery was launched for the tenth time at 8:34 a.m. EDT on April 24 beginning the five-day STS-31 mission to deploy the Hubble Space Telescope. A ray of morning sunlight highlights the red and white stripes of Old Glory hanging high in the Firing Room. Launch team members overcame a last minute challenge in the STS-31 countdown when software detected a main propulsion system valve was out of position. The situation was quickly corrected and verified by the team from consoles in the Firing Room and the countdown was returned in a matter of minutes. Photo credit: NASA KSC-90PC-0627

Through the large window panes of Firing Room 1, KSC launch team members reap the rewards of their work with a glimpse of the space shuttle Discovery soaring into the sky. Discovery was launched for the tenth More

Bunting and a flag adorn the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) during the decommissioning ceremony. The Coral Sea is being decommissioned after nearly 43 years of service

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Chadwick L. Vann Release Sta More

The American flag flies in the foreground as the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52) lies at anchor in the harbor. The cruiser is one of over sixty vessels from twenty countries gathered for the International Fleet Review in honor of the 55th anniversary of the Royal Malaysian Navy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Penang Harbor Country: Malaysia (MYS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) controller parachutes into Airlift Rodeo '90 opening ceremonies with the American Flag. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of MAC aircrews as well as foreign teams.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

Soldiers fold an oversize American flag during the fort's Flag Day observance

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Monmouth State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Russ Meseroll Release Status: Released to Pu More

CPT Charles H. Gnerlich, Commander, Naval Station, New York, and distinguished guests salute as the flag is raised on the station's opening day. The guided missile cruiser USS DALE (CG-19) is moored at the pier in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ed Bailey Release Status: Releas More

Officers and other guests honor the flag during the station's opening day ceremonies. The guided missile cruiser USS DALE (CG-19), one of several ships in port during the event, is moored in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ed Bailey Release Status: Releas More

Polish sailors pose for a photo under the American flag as they tour one of two U.S. Navy ships visiting their port. The guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Godansk Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz Release Status: Released to Public More

The chief petty officer salutes the American flag aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MIAMI (SSN 755) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Chad Vann Release S More

COL Carleton accepts the wing flag from MGEN Marcus A. Anderson, Commander, 3rd Air Force, U.S. Air Forces, Europe, during the change of command ceremony at which Carleton assumes command of the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Bentwaters Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Cassandra A. Peterson Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A Boy Scout hands out American flags to crowd members gathering for the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu More

Crowd members hold American flags as they await the beginning of the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu More

Soviet navy warrant officers pose for a photograph beneath the American flag during a four-day, goodwill visit to Naval Station, San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Gary Martin Release Status: Released to Pub More

The U.S. and Soviet national flags fly beside one another from the rigging of the Soviet guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV. The VINOGRADOV and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet have come to San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Poche Release Sta More

Family members of crewmen aboard the U.S. Navy ship display the American flag as the vessel prepares to depart for the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

ADM Charles R. Larson, left, commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and ADM Gennadiy Khvatov, commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, salute as U.S. Marines and Soviet sailors lower their respective nations' flags during an evening colors ceremony outside the Admiral Kidd Club. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet that have come to San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS(Aw) Theresa L. Dunn Rele More

Two boys hold up an American flag as the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) departs for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Stephen Batiz Release Status: More

Two well-wishers hold up a flag to show their support for soldiers of the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) as they board a chartered airliner. The soldiers will be flown to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Hunter Army Air Field State: Georgia(GA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: D More

A Navy chaplain stands by as a member of the U.S. Park Service and sailors fold the American flag during a memorial service for a crew member of the battleship USS ARIZONA (BB-39).During the service, a canister containing the crew member's remains is being dropped into an opening in the ARIZONA's sunken hull, thus committing them to the submerged vessel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to P More

A montage showing the Constitution of the United States against a backdrop of American flags

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

The flag of the United States of American

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

Lance CPL. Sidney Aviz, a Marine deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9), wears an American flag in his helmet during exercise Imminent Thunder, a readiness exercise conducted by forces operating in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IMMINENT THUNDERDESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott M. Allen Release Status: Released to Publ More

The American flag is lowered at Fleet Hospital 5 during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter approaches an American flag flying at a unit's encampment during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A member of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing holds an American flag as he waits with his unit in a hangar for a flight to Saudi Arabia to take part in Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT More

A women on the pier holds onto an American flag as she watches the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) depart for a Mediterranean deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: More

The American flag flies from an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) loaded with supplies while parked at a base camp during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A women on the pier holds onto an American flag as she watches the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) depart for a Mediterranean deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: More

A woman on the pier holds up flags and a sign as she bids farewell to a loved one departing aboard the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). The PUGET SOUND is deploying to the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

A signalman aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) hauls down the national ensign to untangle the flag from a line as flight operations continue beneath him during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

Flags of nations in the Coalition are displayed on a car in a parade celebrating the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait(KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Holmes Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Majs. Richard Reese and Gary Williams of the U.S. Central Command Joint Operations Center hold up a U.S. flag in front of an Iraqi T-55 main battle tank at the Rumaila oil fields following the retreat of Iraqi forces from Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Iraq(IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Donald S. Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Spectators wave American flags as they await the arrival of former prisoners of war who were released from captivity in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.

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

A child clutches the American flag during a ceremony to welcome home LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More

A child clutches the American flag during a ceremony to welcome home LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More

A child reaches for the American flag during a ceremony honoring LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More

Well-wishers waving signs and flags cheer as three former prisoners of war arrive at the air station for a ceremony in their honor. LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More

People in the crowd gathered to meet the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) and the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) wave flags as they wait for the ships to tie up. The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

A woman waves a flag as she stands on the pier to welcome the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). The ship is stopping at Subic Bay during its return voyage to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 More

A spectator holds flags and a welcome home banner as he awaits the arrival of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) personnel. Members of both wings are being honored for their participation in Operation Desert Storm during homecoming ceremonies at the air station

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More

A spectator holds an Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) banner and American flag as she awaits the arrival of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) personnel. Members of both wings are being honored for their participation in Operation Desert Storm during homecoming ceremonies at the air station

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More

The children of a sailor hold flags and a sign as they wait on the pier for the arrival of their father. Eight ships are returning to Norfolk today following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

The American flag flies aboard a PB Mark III patrol boat as the vessel travels near the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37). The cruiser is returning to port from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

Family members and loved ones wave American flags to send greetings to the incoming guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) as the ship enters the Hampton Roadstead upon returning from Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Pat Toombs Release Status: Releas More

A large American flag made of balloons waves over the crowd gathered on the pier to welcome the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

A large flag made of balloons is raised over the crowd waiting on the pier for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

Sailors set up a large American flag made of balloons on the pier to welcome the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and the ships of its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

An American flag flies from the stern of another vessel as the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) approaches Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Sue Carl Release Status: Released to Publ More

Well-wishers on the opposite shore wave flags as the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (60) arrives at the pier. The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

The American flag flies aboard a PB Mark III patrol boat as the vessel travels near the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37). The cruiser is returning to port from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

The American flag flies from a vessel in the foreground as a large harbor tug escorts the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) toward port. The KENNEDY is returning from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

The son of a sailor holds a flag and a sign as he waits on the pier for the arrival of their father. Eight ships are returning to Norfolk today following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

The American flag flies aboard a PB Mark III patrol boat as the vessel travels near the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37). The cruiser is returning to port from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

A large American flag made of balloons is hoisted over the crowd gathered on the pier to welcome the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

The American flag flies from a vessel in the foreground as the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) returns to port from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

An audience member holds up the American flag during an HBO-televisioned concert by singer Whitney Houston. The celebrity is performing in honor of the service men and women who took part in Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

An American flag flies from the antenna of a vehicle that is being driven down the stern ramp of an air cushion landing craft (LCAC). The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade's (4th MEB's) ground units are coming ashore at Onslow Beach after disembarking from the amphibious ships on which they were deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

A boy waves an American flag as he and his companions wait for the arrival of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), aircraft. The various squadrons, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), are returning to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

A sailor looks out at the crowd from behind a row of American flags decorating the pierside in honor of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66). The AMERICA has just returned to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, flown by the Navy-Marine Corps flight demonstration team the Blue Angels, are conducting a flyover in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper More

Loved ones of a crew member aboard the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) display an American flag on the pier as the vessel comes into view. The MERCY is returning to San Francisco after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P More

SGT. Mark Howard, U.S. Army, and his wife, Dana, hold up an American flag as they watch the arrival of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19). The MERCY is returning to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

SGT. Mark Howard, U.S. Army, and his wife, Dana, hold up an American flag as they watch the arrival of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19). The MERCY is returning to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

During the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade, U.S. Naval Sea Cadets carry the flags of the nations that were members of the coalition against Iraq. The parade is being held in honor of all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

Spectators wave flags as a color guard from a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post marches down Broadway Street during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held in honor of all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

Flags line the driveway and adorn each grave at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as the Punchbowl, in observance of Memorial Day.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Honolulu State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

The American flag flies outside the United States Embassy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Addis Ababa Country: Ethiopia(ETH) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ed Boyce Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

A woman holds up a pair of flags as she stands on the sidewalk during the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: T More

U.S. Army Private First Class White waves an American flag while the confetti and ticker tape paper fall on the Welcome Home parade honoring the coalition forces of Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. C More

Cheering spectators wave flags as they stand along the parade route during the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

Cheering spectators wave flags as they stand along the parade route during the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

STAFF SGT. Lancaster, a combat camera photographer, signs a souvenir flag for a spectator at the Welcome Home parade honoring the coalition forces of Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Charle More

A U.S. flag and a "Welcome Home" banner hang from a building during the Welcome Home parade honoring the men and women who served in Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Don We More

Flags wave and confetti falls on the street as the people of New York welcome the heroes of Desert Storm during the Welcome Home parade

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rob Jens More

School children form a "human flag" on the field at Rosenblatt Stadium during festivities honoring U.S. military personnel home from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Omaha State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

Flags, programs and visors are stacked on a souvenir table prior to the commissioning ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51). The ship is one of the few U.S. Navy vessels named after a living person

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Two women holding a flag wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) moves away from the pier. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. J. Oriez Release Sta More

Two Chilean sailors flank a United States flag made from flowers during a wreath-laying ceremony at a marker dedicated to the 58 men who died aboard the United States frigate ESSEX when the ship was attacked by two British warships in the city's harbor on March 28, 1814. Four United States Navy ships have stopped in Valparaiso while taking part in the multinational naval exercise Unitas XXXII

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile(CHL) Scene Camera Operator: LT Richard Boyle Release Status: Released to Public More

Two Chilean sailors flank a U.S. flag made from flowers during a wreath-laying ceremony at a marker dedicated to the 58 men who died aboard the U.S. frigate ESSEX when the ship was attacked by two British warships in the city's harbor on March 28, 1814. Four U.S. Navy ships have stopped in Valparaiso while taking part in the multinational naval exercise Unitas XXXII

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile(CHL) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Richard Boyle Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

The American flag flies at the stern of the captain's gig as it speeds away from the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197) enroute to the West African island of Sao Tome. The ship is on its1991 West African Training Cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Guinea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. military personnel carry a giant flag as they take part in a parade sponsored by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. The event is part of observances commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Waikiki State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

U.S. military personnel carry a giant flag as they take part in a parade sponsored by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. The event is part of observances commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Waikiki State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

S49-21-005 - STS-049 - Mid deck in orbit crew portraits taken in both flag motif and yellow shirts.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mid deck in orbit portraits of the entire crew taken in both flag motif and yellow shirts. Flag motif jersey portraits - front row, left to right, Missi More