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Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, land on the Charleston Air Force Base runway after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump was part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited from C-17s in six passes, 50 jumpers at a time. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the...

Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, land on the Charleston Air Force Base runway after jump... More

Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump was part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited from C-17s in six passes, 50 rs at a time. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II veterans who did this on D-Day, those who...

Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron... More

US Army (USA) Rangers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade (ABN BDE) depart Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy (ITA) for Normandy, France (FRA) to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion which began the Allied occupation of Europe in World War II. On the morning of June 6, 1944, 225 Rangers invaded Omaha Beach on the northwest coast of France. After two days of fighting only 90 Rangers could still bear arms

US Army (USA) Rangers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade (ABN BDE) depart...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Priscilla Robinson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

World War II (WWII) vintage Willys Jeeps line the streets of St Mere Eglise, France (WWII). Veterans and spectators are in the Normandy region of France for ceremonies commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion on June 6, 1944

World War II (WWII) vintage Willys Jeeps line the streets of St Mere E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (SOG), 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS), RAF (Royal Air Force) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), parachute, from a USAF C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, into St Mere Eglise, Normandy, France (FRA), during the 60th Anniversary commemorating the D-Day invasion six decades ago

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (UK) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Publ... More

In the church of St Mere Eglise, France (FRA), this stained glass window shows the arrival of the US Army (USA) 82nd Airborne paratroopers as they were dropped over the town on D-Day, June 6, 1944

In the church of St Mere Eglise, France (FRA), this stained glass wind...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere Eglise State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Photograph of Allied Guns Firing at Nazi Planes Off the Cherbourg Peninsula

Photograph of Allied Guns Firing at Nazi Planes Off the Cherbourg Peni...

Original caption: Off Cherbourg, The Luftwaffe Attacks at Night- Allied guns weave a tapestry of flame in the night skies off the Cherbourg Peninsula, as Nazi planes appear overhead to bomb a group of invasion ... More

Photograph taken from a Captured German Film Shows German Infantrymen Knocked-Out and Burning American Vehicles

Photograph taken from a Captured German Film Shows German Infantrymen ...

Original caption: This photograph, taken from a captured Nazi film, was made when the Nazis had the world by the tail and were rolling full speed ahead in the early phase of their Belgium-Luxembourg breakthroug... More

Photograph of Private Eugene V. Webber Handing a Little Girl a Stick of Chewing Gum in the Town of Asselbourn, Luxemburg

Photograph of Private Eugene V. Webber Handing a Little Girl a Stick o...

Original caption: Pvt. Eugene V. Webber, left, of San Leandre, Calif., a member of the 2nd Battalion, 110th Regiment, 28th Division, hands a little girl a stick of chewing gum in the town of Asselbourn, Luxembu... More

Photographs of Members of the 30th Infantry Division Near Pont, Belgium

Photographs of Members of the 30th Infantry Division Near Pont, Belgiu...

Original caption: Members of the 30th Infantry Division crawl prone while crossing open terrain near Pont, Belgium. (Co. E, 2nd Bn.) 1/17/45 Photographs of American Military Activities

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy] - [FRA-7172 through FRA-7177]

AST-13-814 - Apollo Soyuz Test Project - Apollo Soyuz Test Project, France, Normandie, Le Havre, Omaha Beach, Mount St. Michel, Cherbourg

AST-13-814 - Apollo Soyuz Test Project - Apollo Soyuz Test Project, Fr...

The original database describes this as: Description: Apollo Soyuz Test Project (ASTP),France,Normandie,Le Havre,Omaha Beach,Mount St. Michel, Cherbourg. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) of Photo 205:17:10,Ground Ela... More

Artwork: "Spitfire Shot Down - French Coast" Artist: J. Thiel

Artwork: "Spitfire Shot Down - French Coast" Artist: J. Thiel

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

Members of the 33rd Army Band perform during a public concert in the town square on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 33rd Army Band perform during a public concert in the t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in the re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in the re-ena...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh speaks with a US Army officer prior to a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh speaks with a US Army officer prio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Dignitaries attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Patton Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Dignitaries attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Patton Memorial on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division strap on parachutes prior to a practice jump. The Soldiers will jump from a balloon while practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division strap on parachutes prior to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A US Army band performs during a ceremony at Omaha Beach commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe. (SUBSTANDARD)

A US Army band performs during a ceremony at Omaha Beach commemorating...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division participate in a parachute jump during the 40th anniversary celebration of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division participate in a parachute jump...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Belford Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A British paratrooper sits on the floor with his gear before a jump. He is participating in a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A British paratrooper sits on the floor with his gear before a jump. H...

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

A soldier of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in a parachute jump during the 40th anniversary celebration of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A soldier of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in a parachute ju...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Belford Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A smoke flare marks the landing zone for members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British Paratroopers during a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A smoke flare marks the landing zone for members of the 82nd Airborne ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Queen Elizabeth II of England stands beside President Francois Mitterrand of France during a ceremony at Omaha Beach commorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Queen Elizabeth II of England stands beside President Francois Mitterr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division receive commemorative key chains from World War II veterans on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division receive commemorative key chain...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactment of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A U.S. Army color guard stands at attention during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A U.S. Army color guard stands at attention during a ceremony commemor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 4 Vicnent Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division attend a dinner in their honor. They are participating in the 40th anniversary celebration of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division attend a dinner in their honor. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers strap on British parachutes prior to a practice jump from a tethered balloon. They are preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers strap on British parachutes prior ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison attend a cookout in their honor while visiting the town. They are in France to participate in the 40th anniversary celebration of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Divison attend a cookout in their honor w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Veterans attend a re-enactment of an 82nd Airborne Division parachute drop into the town on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Veterans attend a re-enactment of an 82nd Airborne Division parachute ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

World leaders, including President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Queen Elizabeth of England, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, King Olav of Norway, King Baudouin of Belgium, Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and French President Francois Mitterrand attend a ceremony at Omaha Beach commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

World leaders, including President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Queen Eliza...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The flags of Belgium, Canada, United States, France, Great Britain, Norway, and the Netherlands are displayed at Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

The flags of Belgium, Canada, United States, France, Great Britain, No...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Canadian flag is raised at Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

The Canadian flag is raised at Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemora...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two veterans unveil a monument on the site of a forward airfield that was constructed following the Allied invasion of France during World War II. The dedication is one of several such ceremonies being held to mark the 45th anniversary of the invasion

Two veterans unveil a monument on the site of a forward airfield that ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines aboard a camouflaged Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) prepare to patrol on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines aboard a camouflaged Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) prepar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A Marine radio operator on the beach checks communication on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine radio operator on the beach checks communication on D-Day dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A man riding a horse drawn carriage on a beach. Normandy france utah beach, travel vacation.

A man riding a horse drawn carriage on a beach. Normandy france utah b...

Free images of horses. Public domain stock photo of horses. Royalty free photos.

A person flying a kite on top of a lush green field. France normandy utah beach.

A person flying a kite on top of a lush green field. France normandy u...

A grassy field with a house in the background / A grassy field with a sky in the background / Public domain stock photo.

A field of white crosses in a cemetery. Military cemetery crosses normandy.

A field of white crosses in a cemetery. Military cemetery crosses norm...

The us cemetery in france / Rows of white crosses on a green field / Public domain stock photo.

A boat sitting on top of a sandy beach. Normandy landing omaha beach.

A boat sitting on top of a sandy beach. Normandy landing omaha beach.

A large concrete structure sitting on top of a beach / A large metal structure sitting on top of a beach / Public domain stock photo.

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of June 6, 1944, when more than 3,000 US Soldiers died taking the beach 60 years ago. The American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, containing the graves of more than 9,000 Soldiers, overlooks Omaha Beach

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump is part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited the C-17s in six passes. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II...

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Caroli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base ... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), Fort Benning, Georgia (GA), check each anothers parachutes before loading onto four US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft as part of a 16 aircraft paratroop drop during the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cherbourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A US Air Force (USAF) MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron (SOS), flies along a portion of the coastline of the Normandy Province in France. During World War II (WW II) this area was designated OMAHA BEACH and it was one of five invasion beachheads used by Allied forces on D-Day

A US Air Force (USAF) MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter assigned to the 21...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Andrew E. Lynch, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of June 6, 1944, when more than 3,000 US Soldiers died taking the beach 60 years ago. The American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, containing the graves of more than 9,000 Soldiers, overlooks Omaha Beach

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

An aerial view showing the Normandy American Cemetery located in Normandy, France, with a portion of the coastline designated OMAHA BEACH during World War II (WW II). visible in the background

An aerial view showing the Normandy American Cemetery located in Norma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Normandy American Cemetery State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Colette M. Horton, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

This photograph shows the battle damage to the DD-623 USS Nelson after being torpedoed in the stern. The ship was repaired by Boston Navy Yard and returned to fleet in November 1944. Administrative History of t... More

Photograph of Royal British Marines during Final Amphibious Maneuvers on the North African Coast

Photograph of Royal British Marines during Final Amphibious Maneuvers ...

Original caption: The Coast Guard Lands the British Marines- Down the ramps, through the surf and up the beach dash Royal British Marines form U.S. Coast Guard-manned landing craft during final amphibious maneu... More

Photograph of American Infantrymen Racing across an Open Field to Reach a German Pillbox

Photograph of American Infantrymen Racing across an Open Field to Reac...

Original caption: American Infantrymen race across an open field to reach a German pillbox, on the of the German Siegfried line defenses, Eisenboen, Germany, 10/9/44 (28th Infantry Division) Photographs of Amer... More

Photograph of Signs Left behind by U.S. Troops Occupying the Belgian Town of Malmedy before it was Retaken by Germans

Photograph of Signs Left behind by U.S. Troops Occupying the Belgian T...

Original caption: These signs were left behind by U.S. Troops occupying the Belgian town of Malmedy before it was retaken by Germans in the counteroffensive. 12/28/44 Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of American Infantrymen Entering the Town of St. Hubert, Belgium

Photograph of American Infantrymen Entering the Town of St. Hubert, Be...

Original caption: St. Hubert, Belgium-American infantryman of the 87th Div. enter the town of St. Hubert right after the Germans fled the town. 1945. Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of a Burning Home Near Lmore, Belgium

Photograph of a Burning Home Near Lmore, Belgium

Original caption: This burning home near Lmore, Belgium, drew a heavy barrage of enemy shellfire which wounded a Signal Corps photographer. 1/16/45. Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Original caption: A view of the damage done in Houffalize, Belgium, by shelling. The town was retaken from the Germans by the 2nd Armored Division. FUSA, 1/18/45 Photographs of American Military Activities

Artwork: "Wreckage of a British Glider - Normandy" Artist: Schroeder-Brandstadt

Artwork: "Wreckage of a British Glider - Normandy" Artist: Schroeder-B...

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

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan arrive for a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan arrive for a ceremony commemorating t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Senator Strom Thurmond, Republican-South Carolina, speaks at Arbor Day tree planting ceremonies at the Pentagon.  Behind Thurmond are Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. and Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr.  During the ceremony Thurmond, a D-Day veteran, praised the Soldiers who participated in the Normandy invasion.  He also helped plant an oak tree at the lower Mall entrance to the building and poured cups of sand from the beaches of Normandy into the soil around the trees

Senator Strom Thurmond, Republican-South Carolina, speaks at Arbor Day...

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

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division greets retired General (GEN) James A. Van Fleet upon his arrival for a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division greets retired General (GEN) Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A color guard carrying the Belgian and American flags participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Patton Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A color guard carrying the Belgian and American flags participates in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh speaks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Madision Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh speaks during a wreath-laying cere...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a British paratrooper jump from a tethered balloon in preparation for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a British paratrooper jump ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

President Ronald Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach. The ceremony is part of the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

President Ronald Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A paratrooper jumps from a platform suspended under a balloon. Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers are using the balloon while practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper jumps from a platform suspended under a balloon. Members...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh and other distinguished guests attend a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh and other distinguished guests att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Republican, South Carolina, Strom Thurmond Jr. and Mrs. Omar Bradley pose for a photograph during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Republican, South Carolina, Strom Thu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Spectators listen to an address during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Spectators listen to an address during a ceremony commemorating the 40...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in a re-enactment ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A balloon used to raise a parachute jump platform is prepared for a practice session by members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers. The Soldiers are practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A balloon used to raise a parachute jump platform is prepared for a pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division listen to an account of a World War II battle during the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division listen to an account of a World...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A World War II memorial honoring those who gave their lives during D-day, the invasion of Europe

A World War II memorial honoring those who gave their lives during D-d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactment of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A Belgian military band marches in a parade commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A Belgian military band marches in a parade commemorating the 40th ann...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper makes a practice jump from a tethered balloon.  He is preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper makes a practice jump from a tet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division explains his parachute equipment to a British paratrooper prior to boarding an aircraft for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division explains his parachute equipmen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to instructions on how to make a practice jump from a platform suspended from a tethered balloon. They are preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to instructions on how to m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to a British paratrooper as he explains how to put on the equipment they will use to make a practice jump from a tethered balloon. They are preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to a British paratrooper as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from an aircraft while participating in the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from an aircraft while partic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers board a C-130E Hercules aircraft for the re-enactment of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers board a C-130E Hercule...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Crew members and guests aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) render honors as the colors are presented during a celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

Crew members and guests aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paul Savelli Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Saddled in camouflage, LT. GEN. Shelton, United States Army, prepare to jump with his troops in France during Operation Overlord '94. The 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina deployed to RAF Alconbury, England to airlift to airlift the 82nd and 101st Airborne troops into France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Operation Overlord '94

Saddled in camouflage, LT. GEN. Shelton, United States Army, prepare t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD '94 Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Russ Pollanen Release ... More

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) loaded with Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT), approaches the beach secured by Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7A1) during the D-Day assault for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) loaded with Abrams M1A1 Main Battle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Marines from the 1ST Landing Support Batallion (LSB) (identified by red patch) work their way down Red Beach on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Marine in background is armed with the 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) light machine gun, while his aid gunner (foreground) carries extra SAW ammo over his flack vest and around his helmet. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from the 1ST Landing Support Batallion (LSB) (identified by re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) prepares to receive injured soldiers on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) prepares to receive injured sol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USNS MERCY Scene Camera ... More

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The two Air Intake Towers on the left and Exhaust Plenum and Exhaust Tower on the rear of the M1A1 allows the tank to move through high water. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Marine Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV's) make their way down Red Beach on D-day during exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marine Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV's) make their way down Red Beac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Marines from the 1ST Medical Landing Support Battalion (LSB) move in towards Red Beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. LSB personnel can be identified by the red patch. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from the 1ST Medical Landing Support Battalion (LSB) move in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A view of a field with clouds in the sky. France normandy utah beach.

A view of a field with clouds in the sky. France normandy utah beach.

A field of grass with a sky background / A field of grass with a sky in the background / Public domain stock photo.

Photograph of Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on Archives

Photograph of Extraordinary Congress of the International Council on A...

This is a photograph from the first session of the International Council on Archives. Dr. Etienne Sabbe of Belgium is speaking. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Public Domain Stock Photo . Soldier's grave grave war.

Public Domain Stock Photo . Soldier's grave grave war.

Wartime images: Free images of war, available for commercial use and free download. Copyright-free, no attribution required.

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump is part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited the C-17s in six passes. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II...

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Caroli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base ... More

The Latin Cross marker of US Army (USA) First Lieutenant (1LT) Robert F. Bickhart, from Minnesota, 165th Signal PHOTO Company, killed in action (KIA) August 25, 1944, during World War II (WWII) along with more than 9,000 Americans killed in the Normandy, France, region. They were laid to rest in the American Cemetery in the village of Colleville-sur-Mer overlooking Omaha Beach. Among those buried are more than 300 unknown Soldiers

The Latin Cross marker of US Army (USA) First Lieutenant (1LT) Robert ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Mr. Irving Smolens, a veteran of the US Army (USA) Bravo Battery, 29th Field Artillery (FA), assists the salute battery of USA Charlie 1/27th FA, Babenhausen Kaserne, Germany, during a 21-gun salute at Utah Beach during a ceremony held to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings

Mr. Irving Smolens, a veteran of the US Army (USA) Bravo Battery, 29th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Air Force (USAF) Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CCMST) Vickie C. Mauldin, US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), stands on the shoreline of Normandy, France at the area designates as Utah Beach during the World War Two (WWII) Allied invasion of France

US Air Force (USAF) Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CCMST) Vickie C. Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Richard C. Smeeth, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Benjamin Dudley, Charlie 127 Field Artillery (FA), Babenhausen Kaserne, Germany (DEU), presents World War II (WWII) veteran USA Private (PVT) Robert Levine, 90th Division, K Company, 358th Infantry, with an empty shell casing from a 75mm Howitzer after the 21 gun salute during the US-sponsored ceremony at Utah Beach commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy

US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Benjamin Dudley, Charlie 127 F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump is part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited the C-17s in six passes. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II...

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Caroli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base ... More

US Army (USA) MASTER Sergeants (MSG) Tim Watson (left) and Henry Sanchez, 173rd Airborne Brigade (ABN BDE), Caserma Ederle, Italy (ITA), prepare to depart Aviano Air Base (AB), ITA, for Normandy, France (FRA), to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion which began the Allied occupation of Europe during World War II (WWII). On the morning of June 6, 1944, 225 Rangers invaded Omaha Beach on the northwest coast of France. After two days of fighting only 90 Rangers could still bear arms

US Army (USA) MASTER Sergeants (MSG) Tim Watson (left) and Henry Sanch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Priscilla Robinson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Wreckage in St. Vith, Belgium - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Wreckage in St. Vith, Belgium - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...

Original caption: Here is a portion of the wreckage in St. Vith, Belgium, after units of the 7th Armored Division, took the town. Color Photographs of Signal Corps Activity

Photograph of Amphibious Landing Operations at Slapton Beach, Devon, England in Preparation for Invasion of Europe

Photograph of Amphibious Landing Operations at Slapton Beach, Devon, E...

Original caption: Amphibious landing operations at Slapton Beach, Devon, England in preparation for invasion of Europe. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

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