The Soldier’s Lens | 2026
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Elisa “Ej” Acoto
Tango "NO Where," Fort Lee, Virginia, 1994
At Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for the cooks, we quickly bond together. We got pictures and purchased them. Our Barracks were called Tango, nicknamed "Tango No Where." In AIT, you are still stuck in the barracks for a long period of time, not able to go anywhere.
After Army retirement, Elisa Acoto (Ej) Acotto became a photographer and videographer. She has always loved the camera and now has made her studio, Sunrise to Sunset Media Production Group, into a nonprofit to teach other disabled veterans like herself how to use the camera. She has been published in several magazines and newspapers, as well as recognized locally with awards.
Elisa “Ej” Acoto
BOSS, Camp Humphreys, Korea, 1994
Better Opportunities for Single and Unoccupied Soldiers (BOSS) was an organization that was voted in with a board of soldiers to represent the Camp while putting on events including cookouts, competitions, dinner theaters, bowling, and trips.
Elisa Acoto (Ej) Acotto documented her military journey through photography; from how her locker was dressed in basic training, to her last day at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Photography is her art and therapy and her studio is now a nonprofit for other disabled veterans to come and learn about the camera.
Elisa “Ej” Acoto
Sand Storm in the Mojave Desert, 1997
The sand storms in the Mojave would build like a hurricane or a tornado, covering all personal belongings with sand. Acoto would head to her pup tent and button up, if she was able to see it coming. Others around her would put on their gas masks.
She has been published in several magazines and newspapers, as well as recognized locally with awards.
Electronic Communication, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1961
Submitted by John R. Anthony Jr. on behalf of his father John R. Anthony Sr.
Base Colonel or General being briefed on Electronic Communication/Test Equipment.
This picture was taken of Staff Sergeant John R. Anthony Sr. during his service in Fort Rucker, Alabama. During his time with US Army Signal Corp, 804d, Anthony was an assigned camera equipment repairman.
John Anthony Sr.
Army Training Uniform, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1961
Submitted by John R. Anthony Jr. on behalf of his father John R. Anthony Sr.
Picture of a United States Army Training Uniform. Used for soldiers undergoing training for flight and helicopter training prior to the Vietnam era.
This picture was taken of Staff Sergeant John R. Anthony Sr. during his service in Fort Rucker, [2.1]Alabama. During his time with US Army Signal Corp, 804d, Anthony was assigned as a camera equipment repairman.
Tom Arthur received a Silver Star and Bronze Star for Valor, Vietnam, 1968
Submitted by Tom Arthur
US Army First Lieutenant Tom Arthur received a Silver Star and Bronze Star for Valor in earlier fire fights. The photo was shot on his Kodak Brownie camera.
Arthur retired from a successful business career. In 1968-69, he served as Advisor to a South Vietnamese Infantry Battalion of 300 soldiers. He received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, and other awards. He is one of the few Lieutenants in the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.
Tom Arthur
Tango Through the Swamps, Vietnam, 1968–69
Vietnamese soldiers serving with US Army First Lieutenant Tom Arthur in swamp terrain, where troops routinely moved through swamps and rice paddies.
Arthur retired from a successful business career. In 1968-69, he served as Advisor to a South Vietnamese Infantry Battalion of 300 soldiers. He received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, and other awards. He is one of the few Lieutenants in the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.
Pineapple and Surf, Vietnam, 1968
Submitted by Tom Arthur
US Army First Lieutenant Tom Arthur eating a pineapple during a weekend of rest and recuperation at a secure beach following intense fighting. The photo was shot on his Kodak Brownie camera.
Arthur retired from a successful business career. In 1968-69, he served as Advisor to a South Vietnamese Infantry Battalion of 300 soldiers. He received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, and other awards. He is one of the few Lieutenants in the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.
Rosean Barnes
Belt Fed, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 2026
A US Marine Corps sergeant feeds linked ammunition into a vehicle-mounted machine gun during tactical live-fire exercises.
Rosean Barnes is a US Marine Corps veteran and director of The GeoCreative Institute, specializing in documentary photography and visual storytelling.
Alberto Bonilla
Armored Vehicle, 2019
US A Marine inside an armored vehicle, during field operations. US Marine Corps tanks were phased out in 2020–2021, as part of the Corps Force Design 2030 restructuring.
Captain Alberto Bonilla is an active-duty US Marine Corps officer with seven years of service.
Alberto Bonilla
At the Ready, 2026
Marines at the ready during field exercise.
Captain Alberto Bonilla is an active-duty US Marine Corps officer with seven years of service.
Timothy Boyles
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, 1987
Journalist third class Tim Boyles poses beside an EA6B electronic countermeasures jet at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. Boyles was the aerial photographer for the Base and did an air-to- air shoot with another navy jet shortly after this photo was taken.
Tim Boyles joined the Navy in 1984 and was trained and worked as a journalist for the next seven years. It laid the foundation for the rest of his working life as he continued to report and photograph for television and print news outlets. He spent over 15 years as the Tampa Bay celebrity photographer for Getty Images. He lives in Saint Petersburg.
Timothy Boyles
Community Support, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, 1986
A young girl’s wheelchair sits empty beside the tail of an SH3H search and rescue helicopter during a community tour at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The wheelchair-bound young girl was carried around for the rest of the exhibit.
Tim Boyles joined the Navy in 1984 and was trained and worked as a journalist for the next seven years. It laid the foundation for the rest of his working life as he continued to report and photograph for television and print news outlets. He spent over 15 years as the Tampa Bay celebrity photographer for Getty Images. He lives in Saint Petersburg.
Timothy Boyles
Dropping In, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, 1986
A member of the navy parachute team “the league frogs” prepares to land on the tarmac during a demonstration for the public at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
Tim Boyles joined the Navy in 1984 and was trained and worked as a journalist for the next seven years. It laid the foundation for the rest of his working life as he continued to report and photograph for television and print news outlets. He spent over 15 years as the Tampa Bay celebrity photographer for Getty Images. He lives in Saint Petersburg.
Welcome home to Tampa, Tampa Airport C Gate, 1991
Submitted by John Briggs
A Touching Homecoming to Tampa – Lieutenant John Briggs, a US Air Force Reservist, returns home. After supporting Desert Shield and Storm with no certainty of coming home, he is greeted by his dad, a WWII veteran, and his wife and kids. All with smiles of relief and joy for his return home.
Wife and Child, Tampa Airport, 1991
Submitted by John Briggs
A Touching Homecoming to Tampa – Lt. John Briggs, a US Air Force Reservist, returns home. After supporting Desert Shield and Storm with no certainty of coming home, he is greeted by his wife, who holds their child.
Dad, Tampa Airport, 1991
Submitted by John Briggs
A Touching Homecoming to Tampa – Lt. John Briggs, a US Air Force Reservist, returns home. After supporting Desert Shield and Storm with no certainty of coming home, he is greeted by his dad, a WWII veteran.
Henry Gibson and Vietnam Buddies with Chuck Connors The Rifleman, Kon Tum, Vietnam, 1967
Submitted by Maureen Butler, in honor of her father, Henry Gibson.
Taken during Chuck Connor’s 1967 visit to US Military Assistance Command soldiers stationed in Kon Tum, Vietnam. The photograph came from the collection of Henry Gibson, US Army, the only Black officer in the photo.
Henry L. Gibson, LTC (Ret), US Army, was commissioned in 1954 at Hampton Institute (now University). He was an Air Defense Artillery Officer for 24 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. His greatest impact was mentoring cadets as a professor of military science at Southern University and his alma mater and serving the community. He died in 2014, a husband of 60 years, father, and “Papa G.”
Henry Gibson
Dropping In, Retro Selfie, Kontum, Vietnam, 1967
Submitted by Maureen Butler, in honor of her father, Henry Gibson
Henry Gibson (US Army) was an amateur photographer. He took and developed many pictures while in Vietnam 1966–1967, including this selfie.
Photo of MAJ Henry L. Gibson, US Army, assigned to the US Military Assistance Command Vietnam, Kontum, Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. He was a G-3 Advisor participating in the planning and conduct of counterinsurgency operations.
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Henry L. Gibson, LTC (Ret), US Army, was commissioned in 1954 at Hampton Institute (now University). He was an Air Defense Artillery Officer for 24 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. His greatest impact was mentoring cadets as a professor of military science at Southern University and his alma mater and serving the community. He died in 2014, a husband of 60 years, father, and “Papa G.”
MAJ Henry Gibson on Duty, Kontum, Vietnam, 1967
Submitted by Maureen Butler, in honor of her father, Henry Gibson.
Photo of MAJ Henry L. Gibson, US Army, assigned to the US Military Assistance Command Vietnam, Kontum, Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. He was a G-3 Advisor participating in the planning and conduct of counterinsurgency operations.
Henry L. Gibson, LTC (Ret), US Army, was commissioned in 1954 at Hampton Institute (now University). He was an Air Defense Artillery Officer for 24 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. His greatest impact was mentoring cadets as a professor of military science at Southern University and his alma mater and serving the community. He died in 2014, a husband of 60 years, father, and “Papa G.”
Branden Cadore
Inside the Fight, Camp Osan, South Korea, 2026
US Army Air Defense Artillery Crew members hosted a showcase with US Air Force, and Marine Corps Air Defense personnel to show their respective capabilities.
US Army Pvt. Branden Cadore is a Public Affairs Specialist stationed in South Korea. He grew up in Queens, New York, playing basketball and dabbling in the art of videography before joining the Army just before his 18th birthday in November 2025.
August Clawson
I See You, Pacific Ocean 50 Miles off the Coast of San Diego, 2026
After landing on Earth in a spaceship, Christina Koch sees her crewmates on the flight deck of the USS John P. Murtha.
U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist Second Class August Clawson has been in the Navy for over five years and has documented operations from an aircraft carrier, from land with the Seabees, and the Sea, Air, and Land with Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He is the 1st Sailor to win the highest Navy Public Affairs award, Department of War Communicator of the Year in 2024
August Clawson
Seeing Double, Pearl Harbor, 2026
A US Navy diver and a Royal Canadian Navy diver pose for a photo during salvage training in Pearl Harbor.
U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist Second Class August Clawson has been in the Navy for over five years and has documented operations from an aircraft carrier, from land with the Seabees, and the Sea, Air, and Land with Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He is the 1st Sailor to win the highest Navy Public Affairs award, Department of War Communicator of the Year in 2024.
August Clawson
Burn, Undisclosed Training Location in the Mojave, 2026
After spending an hour setting up the fireball shot, Clawson convinced the team to stand in front of the berm and pose for a classic Explosive Ordnance Disposal shot.
U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist Second Class August Clawson has been in the Navy for over five years and has documented operations from an aircraft carrier, from land with the Seabees, and the Sea, Air, and Land with Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He is the 1st Sailor to win the highest Navy Public Affairs award, Department of War Communicator of the Year in 2024.
Jonathan Colley
Dedication Through the Pain, Fort Campbell, Tennessee, 2026
An army soldier grits his teeth while maneuvering “the weaver” during an obstacle course race for Week of the Eagles while representing his battalion.
Specialist Jonathan Colley is a medic and public affairs representative for 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, serving as a line medic and team leader enabling him unique perspectives into the daily lives of the soldiers.
Jonathan Colley
Forward and Together Now, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 2026
Fort Campbell KY, service members with 1st battalion 327th infantry regiment push through a trench during the culminating event of company STX demonstrating their ability to maneuver and work together using live rounds.
Specialist Jonathan Colley is a medic and public affairs representative for 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, serving as a line medic and team leader enabling him unique perspectives into the daily lives of the soldiers.
Jonathan Colley
Into Your Eyes, 2026
Soldier with the 101st peers into the camera while he hunkers down and awaits an approaching storm shortly after completing a hike.
Specialist Jonathan Colley is a medic and public affairs representative for 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, serving as a line medic and team leader enabling him unique perspectives into the daily lives of the soldiers.
James de Vore
Freedom Bridge Over the River IMJIN on the Korean DMZ, 1970
Freedom Bridge, one of only two access/egress points to the DMZ, was a railroad bridge converted to one-way military traffic. There are guards standing just out of view along the roadway, the bridge is covered in snow, and the river is completely frozen over. We frequently crossed the bridge on courier runs to other Army camps.
James de Vore served as Sergeant in the US Army, 2nd Infantry Division, and returned to civilian life in telecommunications with GTE/AT&T Bell Labs after a three-year enlistment. He retired from that career in 2011 to pursue a lifelong love of bird and aircraft photography.
James de Vore
Bridge of No Return, Joint Security Area of Panmunjom, North and South Korea, 1970
The historic Bridge of No Return across the Military Demarcation Line at Panmunjom, looking into North Korea, derives its name from the 1953 prisoner-of-war exchanges, where captives were given the choice to stay in captivity or cross to their homeland.
James de Vore served as Sergeant in the US Army, 2nd Infantry Division, and returned to civilian life in telecommunications with GTE/AT&T Bell Labs after a three-year enlistment. He retired from that career in 2011 to pursue a lifelong love of bird and aircraft photography.
James de Vore
Joint Security Area of Panmunjom, North and South Korea, 1970
The conference room inside the iconic blue buildings at Panmunjom where the Military Demarcation Line runs directly through the central conference table. These US Army soldiers were assigned to the United Nations Command and were giving a tour to a group of US Army personnel.
James de Vore served as Sergeant in the US Army, 2nd Infantry Division, and returned to civilian life in telecommunications with GTE/AT&T Bell Labs after a three-year enlistment. He retired from that career in 2011 to pursue a lifelong love of bird and aircraft photography.
Sabatino DiMascio
Repelling Rescue, Nanyuki, Kenya , 2025
Members of the Kenya Air Force Rapid Response Unit rappel down a tower as a Kenya Air Force F-5EM conducts a low-level pass during the final exercise of Justified Accord 2025. The culminating exercise enabled the RRU to demonstrate their combat search and rescue capabilities including combat medicine, personnel recovery, technical rescue, and mass casualty control.
Staff Sergeant Sabatino DiMascio is an active-duty USAF Combat Photographer with over 11 years of service, including deployments to the Middle East and Africa
Sabatino DiMascio
Sunset Vigilance, Al Dhafra Airbase, UAE, 2023
US Air Force Senior Airmen Jonathan Hara and Mason Hicks, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defenders, guard an MQ-9 Reaper on the flight line during an Agile Combat Employment/Multi Capable Airmen Exercise. The ACE Team enabled air tasking order integration for the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron and successfully launched and recovered MQ-9 Reapers after setting up mock forward operating bases.
Staff Sergeant Sabatino DiMascio is an active-duty USAF Combat Photographer with over 11 years of service, including deployments to the Middle East and Africa
Sabatino DiMascio
That Post-Exercise Feeling, Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE, 2023
Service members from across Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, pose for a group photo at the conclusion of Operation Agile Spartan 4. Operation Agile Spartan is a Multi-Capable Airman and Agile Combat Employment exercise that takes place across the US Central Command area of responsibility.
Staff Sergeant Sabatino DiMascio is an active-duty USAF Combat Photographer with over 11 years of service, including deployments to the Middle East and Africa
Diana Doherty
Un Ease, Fort Drum, New York, 2015
Diana Doherty’s 4-year-old son watches his dad leave for a combat deployment in Afghanistan with 4-31 2BCT from Fort Drum, New York. He was quietly standing at ease but feeling worried, while everyone around us was busy grabbing bags, shedding tears, and saying goodbyes.
Diana Doherty is an artist, writer, mother of two, and Army Infantry veteran's spouse. She finds fulfillment in making art, tutoring children, organizing and volunteering in her community.
Olena Drehalo
Cover, Ukraine, 2025
A self-portrait after Drehalo’s husband returned from rotation. He serves in Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces and hates being photographed, so images like this are rare. “It became my phone wallpaper, the photograph I return to during attacks on Kyiv and the long days when he disappears from contact.”
Olena Drehalo is a Ukrainian photographer documenting the private side of military life through her husband, an active-duty Special Operations Forces soldier. Her work explores distance, waiting, and intimacy, and the realities families carry alongside service.
Olena Drehalo
Sight, Ukraine, 2025
Drehalo’s husband rarely lets her photograph him like this. “In this frame, he is completely focused, looking through his night-vision device into a world I know exists, but can never fully enter.”
Olena Drehalo is a Ukrainian photographer documenting the private side of military life through her husband, an active-duty Special Operations Forces soldier. Her work explores distance, waiting, and intimacy, and the realities families carry alongside service.
Olena Drehalo
Shadow, Ukraine, 2025
There are days when I do not know where he is or when I will hear his voice again. This photograph reminds me of that silence–his outline is there, but most of him remains hidden from me.
Olena Drehalo is a Ukrainian photographer documenting the private side of military life through her husband, an active-duty Special Operations Forces soldier. Her work explores distance, waiting, and intimacy, and the realities families carry alongside service.
Michael Dunson
Security, San Salvador, El Salvador, 2026
Photographed in El Salvador in 2026, this handmade wreath of Army OCP fabric and patriotic burlap has traveled from my final military assignment into retirement. After leaving active Army service in 2024, it remains on our door– a familiar piece of service carried into a new chapter.
Michael Dunson retired from the US Army in 2024 after 24 years of service, including multiple overseas assignments. He continues serving overseas with the US Department of State Foreign Service.
Michael Dunson
Farewell, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 2024
Dunson’s photo leaving MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, for the final time in 2024. The road stretched between palms, Tampa Bay, and a warm evening sky. After a career in the US Army, this was more than a drive home, it was the road out of military service.
Michael Dunson retired from the US Army in 2024 after 24 years of service, including multiple overseas assignments. He continues serving overseas with the US Department of State Foreign Service.
Michael Dunson
Transition, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 2024
Transition layers two photographs from the close of Dunson’s Army career: the American flag patch on my uniform and the warm evening sky over MacDill Air Force Base. Created in 2024, the image reflects the transition from more than two decades of military service into what comes next.
Michael Dunson retired from the US Army in 2024 after 24 years of service, including multiple overseas assignments. He continues serving overseas with the US Department of State Foreign Service.
Makeshift Workouts, Baghdad, Iraq, 2008
Submitted by Chris Eaton
With few traditional weights available, our US Army soldiers improvised, using whatever we could find, including military vehicles‚ for workouts. These moments offered more than physical training; they created camaraderie, connection, and a sense of normalcy amid deployment. Photographer unknown.
Chris Eaton is a Death Doula, spiritual guide, and veteran leader who blends theology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom into a holistic body–mind–spirit approach.
Remnants of Past, Baghdad, Iraq, 2008
Submitted by Chris Eaton
A damaged image of Saddam Hussein remained visible years after the initial invasion, further marked and altered by local residents. For our US Army unit, scenes like this were everyday reminders of the history, conflict, and changing community surrounding our deployment. Photographer Unknown.
Chris Eaton is a Death Doula, spiritual guide, and veteran leader who blends theology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom into a holistic body–mind–spirit approach.
VBIED Checkpoints, Baghdad, Iraq, 2026
Submitted by Chris Eaton
US Army soldiers operate a vehicle-borne IED (VBIED) checkpoint, stopping and inspecting vehicles for potential threats. With virtually no protective barrier between us and approaching traffic, the photograph captures the vulnerability and uncertainty that became an ordinary part of daily operations. Photographer unknown.
Chris Eaton is a Death Doula, spiritual guide, and veteran leader who blends theology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom into a holistic body–mind–spirit approach.
Dad at White Sands, White Sands, New Mexico, 1947
Submitted by Leslie Farrell
Leslie Farrell’s father, Private Gene Arthurt Slaymaker, was stationed in the Army in 1947–48 in White Sands, NM. He was 19. When he was discharged, his mother asked him to stop in California on the way home to see her sister. While he was there, he received a telegram that his mother died suddenly. I don't think he ever got over heartbreak. “I love this photo, in part, because it's before the trauma.”
Slaymaker went on to become a journalist, a minor celebrity in his hometown of Indianapolis, IN. He was a TV anchor before becoming news director at WTLC-FM, the local Soul station. He was beloved in the community. He died in 2012.
Civil War Soldier Ancestor, Harris Bro's Tyrone, Pennsylvania, c. 1863
Submitted by Leslie Farrell
This is a relative who fought for the North in the Civil War. The photo was found in a family archive without much information.
Michael Fay
Younger Than Expected, K.C. Eller USMC, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 2010
K.C. Eller of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the moments before a patrol left their Forward Operating Base. Private First Class Keller was barely 18 years old and still wet behind the ears. The photo was taken during a post-retirement embed.
From 2000 to 2009, Fay was the official combat artist for the Marine Corps. As the artist, he deployed four times, twice each to both Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2010, I embedded with Marines in Afghanistan as a journalist/illustrator for The Leatherneck Magazine and Canada's National Post newspaper. I retired as chief warrant officer-2.
Michael Fay
Combat Engineer Taking a Break, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 2010
A Marine combat engineer rests in a mud compound with his mine sweeper during a patrol from Patrol Base Karma, Garmsir District.
From 2000 to 2009, Fay was the official combat artist for the Marine Corps. As the artist, he deployed four times, twice each to both Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2010, I embedded with Marines in Afghanistan as a journalist/illustrator for The Leatherneck Magazine and Canada's National Post newspaper. I retired as chief warrant officer-2.
Zachary Foster
Service Before Self, Rome, Georgia, 2026
Taken following the Wings Over North Georgia Airshow, this photograph highlights the dedication of the Thunderbirds maintenance team. Long after the crowds depart, these professionals continue working behind the scenes to ensure each aircraft is mission-ready for the next performance.
Staff Sergeant Zachary Foster is an active-duty Air Force Public Affairs Specialist. He serves as NCOIC of Community Outreach for the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Zachary Foster
Discipline, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, 2026
Captured following the Grissom Air Show, this photograph highlights a precise moment from the ground ceremony, where members of the Thunderbirds "Show Line" execute a synchronized pre-flight inspection‚ demonstrating the discipline and precision of the US Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Zachary Foster is an active-duty Air Force Public Affairs Specialist. He serves as NCOIC of Community Outreach for the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Zachary Foster
Inspiring The Next Generation, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2026
This picture depicts Major Laney Schol, Thunderbird 5/Lead Solo Pilot for the Thunderbirds during a meet-and-greet following the Terre Haute Airshow. Schol, a former A-10C and F-35A pilot, is an inspiration to thousands across the country. Her dedication to service is a beacon to all those wanting to serve their country.
Staff Sergeant Zachary Foster is an active-duty Air Force Public Affairs Specialist. He serves as NCOIC of Community Outreach for the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Mark Fulco
Iraqi Freedom Incognito, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2009
US Army Civil Affairs soldiers stationed at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, unwind downtown after a demanding day at the U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) office, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and local culture, sharing laughter and stories, and finding moments of peace amidst their important duties.
Mark Fulco is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based in St. Petersburg, Florida, earning a BFA and MFA. Retired Army veteran who served in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Taught art in public schools and at college level.
Mark Fulco
Reintegration Team, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 2012
US Army Civil Affairs Team, Reintegration, OEF XII. This office collaborated with local Afghan leaders to support the peaceful return of former Taliban members, fostering understanding and community integration, ultimately aiming for a more harmonious society.
Mark Fulco is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based in St. Petersburg, Florida, earning a BFA and MFA. Retired Army veteran who served in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Taught art in public schools and at college level.
Thomas Gigante
Goose on the X, Fort Campbell, KY, 2026
A soldier fires an M3 Carl Gustav recoilless rifle during a platoon live-fire evaluation. Soldiers shortened its name to "the Goose" as a way to keep exchanges of words brief in high stakes situations.
Sergeant Thomas Gigante is an active-duty infantryman in the US Army but is transitioning to the National Guard. He is self-taught and photographs to document both personal moments and day-to-day and glimpses of life "on the job." He volunteered to become a Unit Public Affair Representative in 2025.
Thomas Gigante
In the Mix, Fort Campbell, KY, 2026
A machine gunner glances around his surrounding environment during a platoon live-fire evaluation. He must be aware of the battlefield before him, his comrades to his left and right, and the orders of his superiors in order to ensure proper mission completion.
Sergeant Thomas Gigante is an active-duty infantryman in the US Army but is transitioning to the National Guard. He is self-taught and photographs to document both personal moments and day-to-day and glimpses of life "on the job." He volunteered to become a Unit Public Affair Representative in 2025.
Thomas Gigante
Oscar Mike, Fort Campbell, KY, 2026
A fireteam leader silently signals to the soldiers behind him to assume a movement formation suitable to the open environment at the start of a platoon live-fire evaluation. Hand-and-arm signals help maintain strict noise discipline in all infantry foot movements.
Sergeant Thomas Gigante is an active-duty infantryman in the US Army but is transitioning to the National Guard. He is self-taught and photographs to document both personal moments and day-to-day and glimpses of life "on the job." He volunteered to become a Unit Public Affair Representative in 2025.
Richard Lounders
Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, 1966
Submitted by Ronald Giovannelli
Villagers try to carry out day-to-day activities while in an active war zone.
Richard Lounders is a native of Key West, Florida. He enlisted in the US Marines in 1965. He was deployed to Vietnam in 1966 and served two tours in 1966 and 1967. He was an amateur photographer that took a camera into the active war zone.
Richard Lounders
Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, 1966
Submitted by Ronald Giovannelli
Richard Lounders with his counterpart in the South Vietnamese army.
Richard Lounders is a native of Key West, Florida. He enlisted in the US Marines in 1965. He was deployed to Vietnam in 1966 and served two tours in 1966 and 1967. He was an amateur photographer that took a camera into the active war zone.
Richard Lounders
Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, 1966
Submitted by Ronald Giovannelli
A group of soldiers on an armored vehicle preparing anti-tank cannons prior to deploying to the active war zone.
Richard Lounders is a native of Key West, Florida. He enlisted in the US Marines in 1965. He was deployed to Vietnam in 1966 and served two tours in 1966 and 1967. He was an amateur photographer that took a camera into the active war zone.
Austin Goss
Packaging Explosives, Crane, Indiana, USA, 2026
A US Army Soldier from Joint Base Lewis-McChord packages explosives during a training exercise with Crane Army Ammunition Activity.
Sergeant Austin Goss is an Indiana Army National Guardsman stationed at Crane Army Ammunition Activity. Originally a journalist, he has extensively supported the military's mission via public affairs for two years. He and his wife, Katie, have three children together.
Austin Goss
Flying over Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana, USA , 2026
US Army Soldiers and Airmen help call in a flyover at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of a race in the lead-up to the Indy 500. The military plays an intricate role in festivities surrounding the race each year.
Sergeant Austin Goss is an Indiana Army National Guardsman stationed at Crane Army Ammunition Activity. Originally a journalist, he has extensively supported the military's mission via public affairs for two years. He and his wife, Katie, have three children together.
Adams Guerrero
Sounds of Destiny, The Sabalauski Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 2026
The Army’s 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band demonstrates their skill and love for music and tradition during an Air Assault School graduation at the most distinguished Air Assault School in the world. These Soldiers play with meaning. Each note announces to the commander that the graduates before them are skilled and ready to take on any challenges they may face.
Sgt. Adams Guerrero is a medic and currently serves as a medical instructor. As a secondary duty, he serves as a public affairs representative for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
Adams Guerrero
Always in the Arena, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 2026
The Army’s ABU Company of the 1-327th Infantry Battalion, 1st Mobile Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conducts a live-fire exercise. Soldiers train day and night to prepare for the next conflict. Whether their performance exceeds expectations or not, every Soldier understands that there is more to be done.
Sgt. Adams Guerrero is a medic and currently serves as a medical instructor. As a secondary duty, he serves as a public affairs representative for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
Adams Guerrero
Strong Bonds, Wings of Liberty Museum, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 2026
A US Army Soldier returns to the 1-327th Infantry Battalion, 1st Mobile Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) after almost a decade to serve as the battalion commander. The Soldier was in disbelief to see that his fellow Soldiers from previous deployments with the 101st had flown 100s of miles to share this honorable moment. The bonds you build in the military only grow stronger as time goes on.
Sgt. Adams Guerrero is a medic and currently serves as a medical instructor. As a secondary duty, he serves as a public affairs representative for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
Theodore Harrison on Tank, c. 1943
Submitted by Emma Harrison, granddaughter
Theodore Harrison smoking a pipe, reclining, and putting his feet up on a military tank under a shade cover.
Theodore (Ted) Harrison was a Second Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers in World War II. While serving in the Pacific Theater, Burma (present-day Myanmar), India, and China, he worked on constructing the Burma Road. He documented his experience by taking photographs of his fellow soldiers and the local residents of his new surroundings. He was honorably discharged in 1953 at age 33.
Indian Group, India, c. 1943
Submitted by Emma Harrison, granddaughter
A group of Indian women wearing sarees and bindis holding small children.
Theodore (Ted) Harrison was a Second Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers in World War II. While serving in the Pacific Theater, Burma (present-day Myanmar), India, and China, he worked on constructing the Burma Road. He documented his experience by taking photographs of his fellow soldiers and the local residents of his new surroundings. He was honorably discharged in 1953 at age 33.
Peeling Potatoes, location unknown, c. 1943
Submitted by Emma Harrison, granddaughter
Two army soldiers and a local resident sit on crates and peel potatoes over a wicker basket. Theodore Harrison is pictured in the middle between the two other men.
Theodore (Ted) Harrison was a Second Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers in World War II. While serving in the Pacific Theater, Burma (present-day Myanmar), India, and China, he worked on constructing the Burma Road. He documented his experience by taking photographs of his fellow soldiers and the local residents of his new surroundings. He was honorably discharged in 1953 at age 33.
Thomas Hickey
Reflections of You, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, Washington DC, 2020
The cool marble of the memorial and reflective surface begs us to touch, interact, and remind us of those we've lost. We see ourselves in its stone.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hickey has been in the service since 2005. He was commissioned in the infantry before spending time as an intelligence officer and now serves as a foreign area officer.
Thomas Hickey
Grunt Work, Korea War Memorial, Washington DC, 2020
The iconic Korean War memorial presents a timeless expression from a grunt. Regardless of time or conflict, his face imparts the suffering and endurance of the American soldier.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hickey has been in the service since 2005. He was commissioned in the infantry before spending time as an intelligence officer and now serves as a foreign area officer.
Kerri Hoff
KC-136 After the MacDill's Deputy Commander's Fini Flight, MacDill AFB Florida, 2026
The Deputy Wing Commander was getting ready to PCS and was able to do his Fini flight – his last flight at MacDill.
Senior Master Sergeant Kerri L. Hoff has been an Active-Duty Air Force Officer for over 16 years and is still currently serving. Photography has always been a passion and hobby of Hoff’s.
Kerri Hoff
KC-136 Over the Rainbow, MacDill AFB, Florida, 2025
After a rainstorm, the KC-136s were out flying and Hoff happened to catch one above the rainbow while walking on Bayshore near the Base.
Senior Master Sergeant Kerri L. Hoff has been an Active-Duty Air Force Officer for over 16 years and is still currently serving. Photography has always been a passion and hobby of Hoff’s.
Kerri Hoff
AF Thunderbirds and Navy-Blue Angels flying over DC, Washington DC, 2020
AF Thunderbirds and Navy-Blue Angels flew overhead at the National Mall.
Senior Master Sergeant Kerri L. Hoff has been an Active-Duty Air Force Officer for over 16 years and is still currently serving. Photography has always been a passion and hobby of Hoff’s.
Hogan Farrell & Hogan Family Generations of Service, Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Florida, 2026
Submitted by William Hogan
1st Sergeant Berns, Massachusetts Infantry, Spanish American War, Charles Farrell as a young WWI Army ambulance driver, PFC Thomas Hogan, Cavalry Scout, WWII, his son Colonel William Hogan in the cold war and his wife Commander Karen Hogan, US Navy.
Colonel William Hogan, US Army Signal Corps, served 1979–2003. Served in Field Artillery, Airborne Infantry, Special Operations, 3 Signal Battalions. Commanded the Joint Communications Support Element, MacDill AFB. Final assignment in US Central Command, 1999–2003.
Barbara Honegger, Women’s Army Corp, WWII, 1944
Submitted by Michael Honegger, son
Technician Fourth Grade Barbara Honegger joined the Women's Army Corps during World War II and served as a secretary and stenographer in the Pentagon in the offices of General Eisenhower until the end of the war. The Women's Army Corps is often overlooked for the important work they did in support of the administration of the US government during World War II.
Barbara Honegger is now 101 and lives independently in Belleair, FL. The photo was likely taken at a studio in Colorado where she was stationed at the time.
Company 12, 21st Regiment Women's Army Corps, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia USA, 1944
Submitted by Michael Honegger, son
The photo depicts the graduating class of a unit of the Women's Army Corps (WACs) during World War II. The WACs were an often-overlooked asset of the US war effort as they provided administrative support to the US government during the conflict in various capacities. Barbara Honegger, served as a stenographer and secretary in the offices of General Eisenhower in the Pentagon through the end of the war and is depicted in the upper right-hand corner.
Frank Honegger and Barbara Zimmerman Meet on R&R, Probably Denver, CO, USA, 1944
Submitted by Michael Honegger, son of Barbara Honegger and Emil Frank Honegger
Frank Honegger and Barbara Zimmerman met in Colorado while both were in the military. My father was in pilot training for the US Air Force, and my mother was in the Women's Army Corps stationed near Denver. They had occasional opportunities to get together in Denver for R&R weekends. Photographer unknown.
Yunseong Jang
A Vow Reflected, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 2026
Inside a shadowed ambulance, US Army Specialist Brandon Shields (65th Medical Brigade) secures an oxygen tank for a patient. Captured in his sweat and reflection on his glasses is a sacred duty, saving a life beyond the uniform.
Private First-Class Yunseong Jang is an active-duty soldier currently serving as a KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army), documenting daily moments and service members in the field.
Emily Harris
Jean Committed to A Lifetime of Service, VFW Minneapolis Minnesota, 2026
Submitted by Brenda Jean
Air Force Staff Sergeant Brenda Jean, Desert Storm veteran and VFW Post 246 leader, has earned distinguished recognition for her military excellence and over 10,000 volunteer hours. Her unwavering dedication, leadership, and lifelong commitment to veterans embody the highest standards of service and honor. She is photographed by a friend.
Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz
US Coast Guardsman hoisted up, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, United States, 2024
US Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician 2nd Class Nicholas Barnes is hoisted up to the MH-65 Dolphin helicopter during search and rescue training. The US Coast Guard performs basket and hoisting training with an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter twice weekly to ensure competency during possible search and rescue missions.
Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz is a US Air Force photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, documenting combat operations and military missions worldwide.
Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz
US Air Force Boom Operator Aboard a KC 135 Stratotanker, Undisclosed Location in the Middle East, 2026
A US Air Force Boom Operator inspects an oxygen mask aboard a KC 135 Stratotanker at a base in the US Central Command area of responsibility. Boom operators inspect oxygen masks before flight to ensure they can deliver clean, 100% pure oxygen or positive pressure during a sudden cabin decompression, smoke event, or high-altitude emergency.
Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz is a US Air Force photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, documenting combat operations and military missions worldwide.
Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz
US Air Force Boom Operator Aboard a KC 135 Stratotanker, Undisclosed Location in the Middle East, 2026
A US Air Force Boom Operator inspects an oxygen mask aboard a KC 135 Stratotanker at a base in the US Central Command area of responsibility. Boom operators inspect oxygen masks before flight to ensure they can deliver clean, 100% pure oxygen or positive pressure during a sudden cabin decompression, smoke event, or high-altitude emergency.
Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz is a US Air Force photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, documenting combat operations and military missions worldwide.
Vladislav Karnaukh
Young fighters, Donetsk Region, Ukraine, 2026
"A candid moment during my active service in a forest, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. My close friend and fellow service member stands amidst the trees in full military uniform, carrying a rifle and gear. The scene captures the texture of a grass fire burning in the background, a common sight that underscores the deployment context. The natural sunlight, filtered through the forest canopy, highlights the contrast between the environment and his solitary figure. Taken on 35 mm film."
Vladislav Karnaukh was 18 when he volunteered to defend Ukraine. Through his photography, he documents the true story, his own experiences, and those of his friends, young soldiers who defend their country every day.
Vladislav Karnaukh
Young fighters, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, 2026
"A fleeting, moving portrait of a young fighter taken on film as he traverses a sea of blooming nature. In full tactical gear, holding his rifle, he moves with intention through the field of wild poppies. The natural light highlights the texture of his uniform and the vibrant flowers, while the frame's composition emphasizes the dynamic nature of his walk and the life he carries forward, captured in a singular moment of motion."
Vladislav Karnaukh was 18 when he volunteered to defend Ukraine. Through his photography, he documents the true story, his own experiences, and those of his friends, young soldiers who defend their country every day.
Vladislav Karnaukh
Young fighters, Donetsk Region, Ukraine, 2026
Service members with equipment in a pine forest, captured on 35mm analogue film during active duty.
Vladislav Karnaukh was 18 when he volunteered to defend Ukraine. Through his photography, he documents the true story, his own experiences, and those of his friends, young soldiers who defend their country every day.
Darryl Keith
Breaking of Silver Wings, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, 2025
US Air Force student pilots from Class 25-12 break their silver wings during their graduation ceremony. As per Air Force tradition, a pilot's first silver wings are to be broken and given to a loved one.
US Air Force Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith is assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs office as a public affairs journeyman at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Darryl Keith
Pinning a New Pilot, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, 2026
A loved one pins the silver wings onto US Air Force 2nd Lt. Abdulmalik Ariyo during a pilot graduation ceremony. During pilot graduation ceremonies, graduating student pilots allow a select loved one to pin their silver wings onto their uniform.
US Air Force Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith is assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs office as a public affairs journeyman at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Darryl Keith
Saluting the Missing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, 2026
A US Air Force honor guardsman assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing salutes the Prisoner Of War/Missing In Action Missing Man table during a pilot graduation ceremony. During official ceremonies, the Missing Man table is set to honor fallen, missing or imprisoned US military service members.
US Air Force Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith is assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs office as a public affairs journeyman at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Dale LaRue
Into the Fire, Together, Bremerton, Washington, 2014
Crew members of US Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley conduct shipboard firefighting training at the Kitsap County Fire Training Consortium.
Operations Specialist Third Class Dale LaRue Arnould served as ship's photographer aboard US Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley from 2012 to 2015. He studied film at EICAR Paris and works today as a commercial video production coordinator.
Dale LaRue
New Year's Eve, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, 2012
A Coast Guard helicopter circles the Shell drilling vessel Kulluk, adrift in storm seas off Kodiak, Alaska. The Kulluk had no propulsion of its own. When her tug lost power in 70 mph winds and 35-foot seas, we couldn't hold tow. Eighteen people were evacuated by helicopter before she grounded. No oil was spilled.
Operations Specialist Third Class Dale LaRue Arnould served as ship's photographer aboard US Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley from 2012 to 2015. He studied film at EICAR Paris and works today as a commercial video production coordinator.
Dale LaRue
Swimming at the Top of the World, Arctic Ocean, 2014
Crew members of US Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley swim in the Arctic Ocean during a Line Crossing Ceremony into the Realm of the Blue Nose. “We watched the midnight sun circle the horizon, never dipping out of sight.”
Operations Specialist Third Class Dale LaRue Arnould served as ship's photographer aboard US Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley from 2012 to 2015. He studied film at EICAR Paris and works today as a commercial video production coordinator.
Andrew Lightsey
Field Barber gives Soldier a haircut, Camp Dahlke, Afghanistan, 2019
A Soldier gives a fellow soldier, who is on the phone with his family, a haircut. Troops assigned to the 3-501st Assault Helicopter Battalion relied on each other for haircuts to maintain grooming standards in the austere environment.
Captain Andrew Lightsey IV, US Army Soldier, deployed to Afghanistan in 2019 and again to the Middle East in 2025. He is currently serving as the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Officer.
Andrew Lightsey
Reenlistment Ceremony, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, 2019
At the tail end of a sandstorm, a US Army commander reenlists soldiers at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The ceremony, held while deployed, highlighted the soldiers' continued commitment to the mission.
Captain Andrew Lightsey IV, US Army Soldier, deployed to Afghanistan in 2019 and again to the Middle East in 2025. He is currently serving as the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Officer.
Andrew Lightsey
Dinner Time in Syria, Rumalyn Landing Zone, Syria, 2025
US Army Staff Sergeant Derek Lewis prepares a hot meal for his squad as they play chess and talk. Warm food and camaraderie supported morale for the team of Air Traffic Controllers.
Captain Andrew Lightsey IV, US Army Soldier, deployed to Afghanistan in 2019 and again to the Middle East in 2025. He is currently serving as the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Officer.
Autumn Lindor
General Eric M. Smith Visit, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 2026
US Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joel Schmidt listens to the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith who visited MARCENT and Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade to recognize Marines for their superior work.
Airman First Class Autumn Lindor is a US Air Force Public Affairs Specialist whose work documents military service through photography and visual storytelling. She currently serves at MacDill Air Force Base and supports the MacDill Honor Guard.
Autumn Lindor
Supports F35 Training, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 2026
Eglin AFB pilots conduct off-station training allowing pilots to avoid sea fog and practice maneuvers in a new air space, providing quality training that graduates F-35 pilots ready for the Combat Air Forces.
Airman First Class Autumn Lindor is a US Air Force Public Affairs Specialist whose work documents military service through photography and visual storytelling. She currently serves at MacDill Air Force Base and supports the MacDill Honor Guard.
Autumn Lindor
SOF Week 2026 Capabilities Demonstration, Tampa, FL, 2026
Members of US Special Operations Forces and 10 partner nations conduct a capabilities demonstration along the Tampa Bay waterfront during SOF Week. US Special Operations Command and the Global Special Operations Forces Foundation annually co-host SOF Week for the international SOF community to share lessons learned across the Department of War, the interagency, allies and partners, academia and industry.
Airman First Class Autumn Lindor is a US Air Force Public Affairs Specialist whose work documents military service through photography and visual storytelling. She currently serves at MacDill Air Force Base and supports the MacDill Honor Guard.
Helen Ly
SOF Week 2026 Small Aircraft, Big Mission, MacDill Air Force Base Florida, 2026
Single-engine Civil Air Patrol aircraft from across Florida and Tennessee converge at MacDill Air Force Base. Dozens of small aircraft transformed the flight line as CAP and Air Force personnel trained to safely coordinate large-scale flight operations.
Airman First Class Helen Ly is a US Air Force public affairs journeyman with the 6th Air Refueling Wing. She loves aviation and values the opportunities to capture choice moments of the Air Force.
Helen Ly
Reflections of Readiness, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 2026
A boom operator prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker to participate in a nuclear deterrence exercise. The boom operator serves as the only enlisted member of the KC-135’s three-person air crew and controls the transfer of fuel to aircraft in flight.
Airman First Class Helen Ly is a US Air Force public affairs journeyman with the 6th Air Refueling Wing. She loves aviation and values the opportunities to capture choice moments of the Air Force.
Helen Ly
Pushed to the Limit, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 2026
Security Forces Airmen test their memory after completing a physically demanding course during the Helton Week Defender Challenge. The annual competition tests teamwork, endurance and mental focus while honoring the legacy of a fallen defender.
Airman First Class Helen Ly is a US Air Force public affairs journeyman with the 6th Air Refueling Wing. She loves aviation and values the opportunities to capture choice moments of the Air Force.
A Kuwaiti Man Who Lost his Family During Desert Storm, Kuwait City, 1991
Submitted by Stanley Maffett
“Several other MPs and I from our 190th Military Police Company were visiting a battlefield near Kuwait City (a few days after the major offensive) when I encountered this Kuwaiti citizen. In tears, he voiced that he had lost his wife and mother during the Iraqi occupation. I promised him I would tell his story to my family and friends back home and asked if he wouldn't mind taking a photo with me. He agreed; we held hands, and an MP friend Jesse Callahan snapped the photo for us.”
Sergeant E-5 Stanley Maffett was a member of the 190th Military Police Company of the Georgia Army National Guard.
A Father's Photo Request, Kuwait City, 1991
Submitted by Stanley Maffett
Stanley Maffett honored a Kuwaiti citizen's request to take a photo with his two small children during a visit to a battlefield just outside Kuwait City. “The Kuwaitis were so thankful to have us there.” The photo was taken by a fellow Military Police Soldier.
Sergeant E-5 Stanley Maffett was a member of the 190th Military Police Company of the Georgia Army National Guard.
Even Sergeants Have Toilet Duty, Saudi Arabia,, 1991
Submitted by Stanley Maffett
Leading up to the major offense during Desert Storm, our company was assigned to provide security for other combat units moving into their positions. Our squad patrolled at night. This morning my team and I drew toilet duty before having breakfast. And so, I asked fellow National Guard Soldier Jesse Callahan to use my camera and snap this photo of me doing some of my best work.
Sergeant E-5 Stanley Maffett was a member of the 190th Military Police Company of the Georgia Army National Guard.
Nektarios Markogiannis
Untitled, Bentiu, Unity State, South Sudan,, 2025
UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia, working alongside Ghanaian Blue Helmets, are making a significant impact in strengthening security across Unity State. They conduct robust patrols to protect civilians, escort vital humanitarian convoys and provide crucial protection to engineers building important infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. Their contribution is helping to save and change lives across the region.
Nektarios Markogiannis was born in Greece, with almost 20 years of peacekeeping experience in Kosovo, Haiti, Darfur, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan. Currently working in South Sudan.
Nektarios Markogiannis
Untitled, Bentiu, Unity State, South Sudan,, 2025
UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia, working alongside Ghanaian Blue Helmets, are making a significant impact in strengthening security across Unity State. They conduct robust patrols to protect civilians, escort vital humanitarian convoys and provide crucial protection to engineers building important infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. Their contribution is helping to save and change lives across the region.
Nektarios Markogiannis was born in Greece, with almost 20 years of peacekeeping experience in Kosovo, Haiti, Darfur, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan. Currently working in South Sudan.
Nektarios Markogiannis
Untitled, Bentiu, Unity State, South Sudan,, 2025
UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia, working alongside Ghanaian Blue Helmets, are making a significant impact in strengthening security across Unity State. They conduct robust patrols to protect civilians, escort vital humanitarian convoys and provide crucial protection to engineers building important infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. Their contribution is helping to save and change lives across the region.
Nektarios Markogiannis was born in Greece, with almost 20 years of peacekeeping experience in Kosovo, Haiti, Darfur, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan. Currently working in South Sudan.
Michael Mauer
Bob Hope, Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, and Entourage, 1990
Bob Hope, Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, and their entourage in Eskan Village near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Christmas Eve.
Michael P. Mauer served as an Army photojournalist during Operation Desert Storm and was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal by Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf for his actions during the war.
Colville McFee
Operation Skyfall US 2016, Plantation Airpark, Sylvania, Georgia, 2016
US Army Sgt. Jesus Guerrero, 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) combat documentation/production specialist, documents a soldier during Operation Skyfall USA (OS-U). OS-U is a 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) Theater Security Cooperation initiative.
US Air Force Staff Sergeant Colville McFee entered the United States Air Force in October 2010. SSgt McFee is a combat photojournalist assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina. His assignments have included roles supporting operational documentation, joint-service coordination, and special warfare missions.
Colville McFee
Two Sides to Every Tail, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, 2016
Staff Sgt. Bryan Tarantella, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, scratches the head of Stella, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog. Stella is retiring from military service because of lumbosacral disease. Tarantella plans to adopt Stella after her retirement.
US Air Force Staff Sergeant Colville McFee entered the United States Air Force in October 2010. SSgt McFee is a combat photojournalist assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina. His assignments have included roles supporting operational documentation, joint-service coordination, and special warfare missions.
Colville McFee
Best Ranger Competition, Fort Benning, Georgia, 2016
US Army Captain Zakary Long, ARTB, 7th Special Forces Group, walks across the Ranger beam during the Best Ranger Competition. The annual Best Ranger Competition is a three-day event consisting of challenges to test competitor's physical, mental, and technical capabilities in honor of Lt. Gen. David E. Grange, Jr.
US Air Force Staff Sergeant Colville McFee entered the United States Air Force in October 2010. SSgt McFee is a combat photojournalist assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina. His assignments have included roles supporting operational documentation, joint-service coordination, and special warfare missions.
Robert Meier
Taxi, JBER, Alaska, , 2026.
The view out of a Canadian C-130J after successful airborne operation for red flag 26
First Lieutenant Robert Meier is an Army Field Artillery Officer and current battalion air Officer in Charge. He has previously been a fire support officer, and radar PL. Meier has been in Alaska since completing the Basic Officer Leader Course and will leave this year.
Robert Meier
Replacing the Flag, Gold Star Peak, Alaska, 2026
Replacing the wind torn flag on top of gold star leak prior to the annual Memorial Day hike.
First Lieutenant Robert Meier is an Army Field Artillery Officer and current battalion air Officer in Charge. He has previously been a fire support officer, and radar PL. Meier has been in Alaska since completing the Basic Officer Leader Course and will leave this year.
Robert Meier
Mountain Radar, Delta Junction, Alaska, 2025
Q-50 set up in Donnelly Training Area Alaska to support artillery live fire exercises.
First Lieutenant Robert Meier is an Army Field Artillery Officer and current battalion air Officer in Charge. He has previously been a fire support officer, and radar PL. Meier has been in Alaska since completing the Basic Officer Leader Course and will leave this year.
Medical Transport Back to the US, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1996
Submitted by Jennifer Mengel
Jennifer Mengel sees her sister Stacie during a stopover at Keesler AFB during a medical transport back to Fort Bliss, Texas after she broke a bunch of bones in an accident in Saudi Arabia. Her sister Stacie came on the plane, and she was so happy to see her family.
Jennifer Mengel is an emergency department nurse working for Tampa General Hospital. She served five years as a First Lieutenant in the Army as a Military Intelligence Officer.
Army Twins Reunite, Camp Humphrey, Korea, 1995
Submitted by Jennifer Mengel
Twin Sisters Jennifer Mengel and Christie Mengel were both Second Lieutenants in the Army. Christie was stationed in Korea and Jennifer was at Fort Bliss, Texas. Jennifer took leave and went to visit Christie. This photo is from one of the restaurants near Camp Humphrey.
Jennifer Mengel is an emergency department nurse working for Tampa General Hospital. She served five years as a First Lieutenant in the Army as a Military Intelligence Officer.
Roland Miner
Spinning Up, Indian Ocean, 2015
Aboard USS Simpson, sailor Tim Leuschner takes a quiet moment on the flight deck beside a Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout as the US Navy crew prepares for the day’s flight operations.
Roland Miner served 12 years in the US Navy, retiring as Petty Officer 2nd Class, including service as an Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class (AT3). Now an auto damage adjuster, he continues exploring photography as a creative outlet.
Roland Miner
Peaceful Morning, Indian Ocean, 2015
Sunrise aboard USS Simpson. A Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout sits illuminated by the flight deck’s green lighting as the US Navy crew prepares the unmanned aircraft for an early morning launch.
Roland Miner served 12 years in the US Navy, retiring as Petty Officer 2nd Class, including service as an Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class (AT3). Now an auto damage adjuster, he continues exploring photography as a creative outlet.
Roland Miner
Sunrise, Indian Ocean, 2015
A Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout rests on the flight deck of USS Simpson at sunrise. The quiet horizon provides a striking backdrop as the US Navy crew prepares for another early morning launch.
Roland Miner served 12 years in the US Navy, retiring as Petty Officer 2nd Class, including service as an Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class (AT3). Now an auto damage adjuster, he continues exploring photography as a creative outlet.
Christopher Muncy
Pararescue Personnel Train, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, 2021
Pararescue Jumpers and Combat Rescue Officers from the 48th Rescue Squadron practice retrieving astronauts from a SpaceX capsule mock-up during the Rescue Force Qualification Course. The Rescue Force Qualification Course is hosted by the Department of Defense Human Space Flight Support Office and provides quarterly training for Department of Defense rescue personnel, partner agencies, and other rescue organizations with real-world instructions for astronaut recovery.
Technical Sergeant Christopher Muncy (b. 1981, he/him) is a New York City-based photographer and journalist and Air Force combat camera photographer with 4th Combat Camera Squadron.
Christopher Muncy
USNA Midshipmen Take Part in Sea Trials, Annapolis, MD, 2025
US Naval Academy midshipmen take part in the annual Sea Trial. Sea Trials are a capstone event for fourth class (freshman) midshipmen, modeled after the Marine Corps Crucible and the Navy’s Battle Stations. The day-long series of training events are designed to provide a final physical and mental challenge to the midshipmen and is designed to test their teamwork and reinforce their bonds.
Technical Sergeant Christopher Muncy (b. 1981, he/him) is a New York City-based photographer and journalist and Air Force combat camera photographer with 4th Combat Camera Squadron.
Christopher Muncy
Defender-Europe 21, North Carolina, 2025
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct static-line training with Royal Army soldiers from 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment in anticipation of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is large-scale US Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the US, NATO allies and partner militaries.
Technical Sergeant Christopher Muncy (b. 1981, he/him) is a New York City-based photographer and journalist and Air Force combat camera photographer with 4th Combat Camera Squadron.
Candin Muniz
Special Missions Aviation, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, 2021
US Air Force Staff Sergeant Kaitlin Larsen, 20th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft special missions’ aviator, secures her helmet on Melrose Air Force Range.
Master Sergeant Candin Muniz is an Active-duty Air Force public affairs specialist and former Air Force Broadcaster. Muniz was the 2022 Air Force Videographer of the Year and is the Founder of Vantage Storytelling, a Virginia video production company.
Candin Muniz
Night Firefight, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, USA, 2021
Airmen assigned to the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group Mission Sustainment Team 1 and the 33rd Special Operations Squadron fire at a simulated enemy during Exercise Coyote Dicer at Melrose Air Force Range.
Master Sergeant Candin Muniz is an Active-duty Air Force public affairs specialist and former Air Force Broadcaster. Muniz was the 2022 Air Force Videographer of the Year and is the Founder of Vantage Storytelling, a Virginia video production company.
Candin Muniz
Last Light, First Watch, Zemunik, Croatia, 2022
A communications specialist from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group Mission Sustainment Team stands watch over a U-28A Draco aircraft during Exercise Trojan Footprint at 93rd Air Base Zemunik.
Master Sergeant Candin Muniz is an Active-duty Air Force public affairs specialist and former Air Force Broadcaster. Muniz was the 2022 Air Force Videographer of the Year and is the Founder of Vantage Storytelling, a Virginia video production company.
John V. Osborne
Street Scene, Kunming, China, c. 1930–1940
Submitted by Jan Roy Roby, in honor of her stepfather.
A street scene captured during military service.
John Osborne served in the Intelligence branch of the Air Corps in India and China during World War II, rising from Private to Major. This is a street scene from Kunming, China. Osborne worked primarily as a Judge Advocate, but because he was colorblind and could recognize camouflage, he often served as a spotter on flights over the Himalayas by the "Flying Tigers."
John V. Osborne
Street Scene, Kunming, China, c. 1930–1940
Submitted by Jan Roy Roby, in honor of her stepfather.
A street scene captured during military service.
John Osborne served in the Intelligence branch of the Air Corps in India and China during World War II, rising from Private to Major. This is a street scene from Kunming, China. Osborne worked primarily as a Judge Advocate, but because he was colorblind and could recognize camouflage, he often served as a spotter on flights over the Himalayas by the "Flying Tigers."
John Verner Osborne and the Flying Tigers Crew, West Palm Beach, FL, c. 1930–1940
Submitted by Jan Roy Roby, in honor of her stepfather
John V. Osborne served in the Intelligence branch of the Air Corps in India and China during World War II, rising from Private to Major. Here he is photographed with the Flying Tigers. Osborne worked primarily as a Judge Advocate, but because he was colorblind and could recognize camouflage, he often served as a spotter on flights over the Himalayas by the "Flying Tigers."
Tyler Pick
Over the Edge, Dahlonega, Georgia, 2026
U.S Army Rangers in a Blackhawk helicopter at the 5th Ranger Training Battalion in Dahlonega, Georgia for the 2026 5th RTB Open House.
Specialist Tyler Pick is a Visual Information Specialist/Combat Cameraman from Lakeland, Florida.
James Pierson
Hot Chow, Northern I Corp, South Viet Nam, 1969
Troops received one hot meal a day delivered to the field.
James Pierson is an 82-year-old Viet Nam Veteran, who retired at the rank of Captain. He is retired and lives in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. He is still active in his photographic practice.
James Pierson
Nap Time, I Corp, Fire Base Eagle, Viet Nam, 1969
The unit had convoy escort duty. Taking a break waiting for the next convoy to escort.
James Pierson is an 82-year-old Viet Nam Veteran, who retired at the rank of Captain. He is retired and lives in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. He is still active in his photographic practice.
James Pierson
Waiting For the Birds, Firebase Birmingham, I Corp, South Viet Nam, 1969
A forward air controller waits for helicopters to return for the evening.
James Pierson is an 82-year-old Viet Nam Veteran, who retired at the rank of Captain. He is retired and lives in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. He is still active in his photographic practice.
Taylor Pratt
Never Forgotten, Tacoma, Washington, 2018
This photo was taken at a wreath laying event for Wreaths Across America.
Taylor Pratt was raised in a military family, which gave her an appreciation for the sacrifices and experiences that come with military life. Photography is a hobby she enjoys capturing life’s little moments.
Year 1 and Year 23, Lackland AFB, TX And McDill AFB, FL, c. 2010
Submitting by Daniel Robinson
A collage representing the journey of service. Dan Robinson at basic training in October 1986 on the left, and his last month of active military service in February of 2010 on the right.
Dan Robinson is a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant (E-7). He served from October 9, 1986, to February 1, 2010.
Nuke Recapture Team, Murted Air Station, Turkey, 1989
Submitting by Daniel Robinson
Dan Robinson, 3rd from left. Photo taken after a base exercise. This Air Force team was responsible for recapturing a weapons system storage building that had been taken over by exercise terrorists.
Dan Robinson is a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant (E-7). He served from October 9, 1986, to February 1, 2010.
Gulf War, Arabian Desert, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, c. 1990
Submitting by Daniel Robinson
Dan Robinson, Air Force E-5, taking a break from war time duties to pose and capture the moment.
Dan Robinson is a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant (E-7). He served from October 9, 1986, to February 1, 2010.
Jon-Moses Robinson
Retrograde, Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, 2024
Pennsylvania Air National Guard members from the 271st Combat Communications Squadron decommission a satellite terminal during retrograde operations following a military coup in Africa. The team destroyed more than 4,000 pieces of equipment during base closure to prevent enemy use.
Captain Jon-Moses Robinson is currently serving as the Officer in Charge (OIC) of Plans & Programs for the 271st Combat Communications Squadron. He has served 18 years and has deployed 14 times.
AF MOP Exercise, Osan Air Force Base, South Korea, 1985
Submitted by Tim Robinson
This photo of me was taken at the top of the stairs to my "house" as Koreans called it. It was above my landlord's house. We were starting a chemical warfare exercise and had to don all of our MOPP gear before coming to work.
Tim Robinson was an E-4 Sergeant in the United States Air Force. His first tour was at Osan Air Base, South Korea in 1985.
Songtan City Outside of Osan Air Base, South Korea, 1985
Submitted by Tim Robinson
This was my first tour at Osan as a Korean Linguist and the first opportunity I had to visit downtown outside of the airbase. My fiancé took the photo, who was also a Korean Linguist in the same unit.
Tim Robinson was an E-4 Sergeant in the United States Air Force. His first tour was at Osan Air Base, South Korea in 1985.
Hill Explosion, Osan Airforce Base, South Korea, 1986
Submitted by Tim Robinson
During shift change, a work crew on our operations hill surrounded by JP4 jet fuel tanks struck a concrete tank lid with a backhoe. At that time an Air Force member was checking the tank's fuel level and a spark from the backhoe strike ignited fumes causing the tank to explode. Robinson was on that hill when it happened.
Tim Robinson was an E-4 Sergeant in the United States Air Force. His first tour was at Osan Air Base, South Korea in 1985.
Kevin Ray Salvador
A Salute to Those Who Serve, Atlantic City, NJ, 2023
US Army Staff Sergeant Conour Jernigan, a member of the US Army Parachute Team, plummets from over 12,000 feet in the air, while sending a salute during the national anthem to open the Atlantic City Airshow, “A Salute to Those Who Serve.”
Staff Sergeant Kevin Ray Salvador is an Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist with the 177th Fighter Wing who formerly served with the Army National Guard as a Combat Engineer. He also has worked for the Navy and the Marine Corps in a civilian capacity. Outside of his military positions, he works as a private photographer under eXceeD Digital Photography, LLC in the Northern Virginia area.
Kevin Ray Salvador
Hanging Tough, Arta Beach, Djibouti, 2025
A US Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, conducts hoist operations from a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during exercise Bull Shark 25-2. Service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and partner nations demonstrated agility and interoperability through joint maneuver, communication, and casualty evacuation drills.
Staff Sergeant Kevin Ray Salvador is an Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist with the 177th Fighter Wing who formerly served with the Army National Guard as a Combat Engineer. He also has worked for the Navy and the Marine Corps in a civilian capacity. Outside of his military positions, he works as a private photographer under eXceeD Digital Photography, LLC in the Northern Virginia area.
Kevin Ray Salvador
Soaring Over Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, 2025
US Air Force Major Anthony Ciaccio, left, and Captain Alfred P. Vitacco, right, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilots, bank a C-130J Super Hercules. As US Air Forces Africa’s sole airlift unit, the Squadron provides C-130 tactical airlift support to multiple users in East Africa, including aeromedical evacuation, and logistical movements.
Staff Sergeant Kevin Ray Salvador is an Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist with the 177th Fighter Wing who formerly served with the Army National Guard as a Combat Engineer. He also has worked for the Navy and the Marine Corps in a civilian capacity. Outside of his military positions, he works as a private photographer under eXceeD Digital Photography, LLC in the Northern Virginia area.
Thomas Satterfield
Screaming Eagle Soldiers Sling Load Equipment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 2024
Soldiers assigned to the US Army's 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) "Screaming Eagles" conduct sling load operations at The Sabalauski Air Assault School, by rigging equipment to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
First Lieutenant Thomas Satterfield is a Public Affairs Officer with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and a former US Marine from Dayton, Ohio.
Thomas Satterfield
US Army Artillerymen Exercise, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 2025
US Army Artillerymen with the 101st Airborne Division Artillery "Guns of Glory" conduct a Joint Forcible Entry exercise at Fort Bragg. Pictured is a single M119A3 section assigned to "Aces" Battery, 2d Battalion, 32d Field Artillery Regiment "Proud Americans."
First Lieutenant Thomas Satterfield is a Public Affairs Officer with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and a former US Marine from Dayton, Ohio.
Thomas Satterfield
Live Fire Training, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 2025
First Lieutenant Thomas Satterfield is a Public Affairs Officer with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and a former US Marine from Dayton, Ohio.
Ken Scar
Gardez Foot Patrol, Paktya Province, Afghanistan, 2012
Three local children hurry past US Army Pfc. Ian McIntee, from West Palm Beach, who is a Scout sniper with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, as he trudges through the icy streets of Gardez during a patrol. The scouts were assisting local Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) on a presence patrol around the city.
Ken Scar joined the Army in 2009 at age 40 and served for 8 years as a 46Q, military photojournalist. Today he is a senior writer and photographer at Clemson University.
Ken Scar
Howitzer BOOM, Paktika Province, Afghanistan, 2012
Private First-Class Erik Park from San Mateo, CA, fires a M-777 155mm howitzer from Forward Operating Base Orgun-E. Park, who was in 3rd Platoon, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, was the number one man on the five-man team that operated the massive weapon system. He was 12 years old on 9/11, which was days away from its 10th anniversary when this photo was taken.
Ken Scar joined the Army in 2009 at age 40 and served for 8 years as a 46Q, military photojournalist. Today he is a senior writer and photographer at Clemson University.
Ken Scar
Chinook Porch, Afghanistan, 2012
US Army Specialist Devon Boxa, a cargo specialist from San Angelo, Texas, with Company B, 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, admires the Afghan landscape out the back door of her CH-47D Chinook helicopter as another Chinook follows. The aircraft were flying a mission over the Hindu Kush mountains from Kabul to Jalalabad.
Ken Scar joined the Army in 2009 at age 40 and served for 8 years as a 46Q, military photojournalist. Today he is a senior writer and photographer at Clemson University.
Fort Knox, Kentucky, c. 1967
Submitted by Norman Schimmel
Norman Schimmel sits with an Air Cooled 50 mm, next to an M60 Tank in Fort Knox (Home of Armor).
Norman Schimmel was in the US Army/National Guard from 1966–1971. He retired as Staff Sergeant E6. After his honorable discharge from the National Guard of New York, he resided in New York before moving to Sarasota, Florida.
Nelvis Sera
Take Aim, Montgomery, Alabama, 2025
US Air Force Senior Airman Amber Clemente, 908th Security Forces Squadron fire team member, fires an M320 grenade launcher. Participants trained on mission essential tasks and skills for both annual certification requirements and in preparation for potential future deployments, ensuring mission readiness.
Senior Airman Nelvis Sera is a passionate photojournalist serving in the United States Air Force. Through a sharp lens for dynamic visual storytelling, Sera captures the vital missions, training, and profound human moments that define modern military service.
Nelvis Sera
Lady Justice, Montgomery, Alabama, 2025
A statue of Lady Justice stands inside the Judge Advocate General’s School at Maxwell Air Force Base. Representing impartiality and the pursuit of truth, Lady Justice holds balanced scales and a sword, symbols of fairness and legal authority in the US Air Force legal system.
Senior Airman Nelvis Sera is a passionate photojournalist serving in the United States Air Force. Through a sharp lens for dynamic visual storytelling, Sera captures the vital missions, training, and profound human moments that define modern military service.
Nelvis Sera
Explosive Detection, Tampa, Florida, 2025
US Air Force Staff Sergeant Cade Zellmann, 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, scans the field with MWD Pax during an explosive detection training exercise. The 6th SFS K-9 unit conducted simulated explosive training scenarios to maintain sharp operational readiness.
Senior Airman Nelvis Sera is a passionate photojournalist serving in the United States Air Force. Through a sharp lens for dynamic visual storytelling, Sera captures the vital missions, training, and profound human moments that define modern military service.
Jacob Bruce Waltermire Jr.
Waiting..., Phan Rang AFB, Vietnam, 1966
Submitted by Adrian Waltermire Smith, daughter
Soldier with a portable fire extinguisher cart standing near a C-47 on a temporary runway made of Pierced Steel Planking used for rapid runway construction. The C-47 had a risk of fire at start up if the engine was over primed so they would have someone standing by with a fire extinguisher.
Captain Jacob Bruce Waltermire Jr. was the Fuels Officer for the 366th Supply Squadron, Phan Rang AB RVN (PAC-AF) between February 1966 and March 1967. He retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1981, having served 22 years.
Jacob Bruce Waltermire Jr.
South Korean Tiger Division Demonstration, Phan Rang AFB, Vietnam, 1966
Submitted by Adrian Waltermire Smith, daughter
South Korean Capital Mechanized Infantry Division (Tiger Division) demonstrates Taekwondo board breaking to Phan Rang Air Force Base servicemen.
Captain Jacob Bruce Waltermire Jr. was the Fuels Officer for the 366th Supply Squadron, Phan Rang AB RVN (PAC-AF) between February 1966 and March 1967. He retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1981, having served 22 years.
Capt. Jacob Bruce Waltermire Jr. at the beach, Vietnam, 1966
Submitted by Adrian Waltermire Smith, daughter
Captain Jacob Bruce Waltermire Jr. next to his Jeep while on patrol at the beach at Phan Rang Air Force Base in Vietnam. Photographer unknown.
Captain Jacob Bruce Waltermire Jr. was the Fuels Officer for the 366th Supply Squadron, Phan Rang AB RVN (PAC-AF) between February 1966 and March 1967. He retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1981, having served 22 years.
Before They Became History, Seoul, South Korea, 1953
Submitted by Heather Sorvillo, on behalf of her grandfather, Rodney Olson
Rodney Oslon, the soldier in the glasses, during the Korean war. These are members of the Army's 65th Engineer Company.
Rodney Oslon was an engineer with the Army's 65th Engineer Company before, during and after the Korean war. He got out of the Army after the war and chose to raise a family in Long Island, New York.
Postwar Life, Okinawa, Japan, 1953
Submitted by Heather Sorvillo, on behalf of her grandfather, Rodney Olson
Rodney Olson, during R&R in Japan. He was part of the Army's 65th Engineer Company. Photographer unknown.
Rodney Oslon was an engineer with the Army's 65th Engineer Company before, during and after the Korean war. He got out of the Army after the war and chose to raise a family in Long Island, New York.
Rodney Olson
A Moment's Rest, Okinawa, Japan, 1954
Submitted by Heather Sorvillo, on behalf of her grandfather, Rodney Olson
This photo was taken by Rodney Olson, in postwar Japan, of soldiers in his unit during off-duty hours.
Rodney Oslon was an engineer with the Army's 65th Engineer Company before, during and after the Korean war. He got out of the Army after the war and chose to raise a family in Long Island, New York.
Army Promotion Ceremony, Army Base, Fort Lewis, Washington, USA, 1967
Submitted by Sharon Spencer, surviving spouse of Donald Spencer
This is the promotion ceremony at the Fort Lewis, Washington base where Private Donald Spencer was promoted to Sergeant in Jan. 1967. The ceremony was prior to his deployment to Vietnam. Photographer unknown.
Technical Sergeant Donald Spencer passed away in 2017 of causes related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. Don served in the Army from 1966 to 1969 and was awarded numerous medals including a Purple Heart.
Spencer Arrival, Vietnam, 1968
Submitted by Sharon Spencer, surviving spouse of Donald Spencer
This photograph of Donald Spencer was taken by an unknown person during the first month of Don's arrival in Vietnam. Don was Army Infantry and while serving in Vietnam.
Technical Sergeant Donald Spencer passed away in 2017 of causes related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. Don served in the Army from 1966 to 1969 and was awarded numerous medals including a Purple Heart.
Spencer Arrival, Vietnam, 1968
Submitted by Sharon Spencer, surviving spouse of Donald Spencer
This photograph of Donald Spencer was taken by an unknown person towards the end of his tour in Vietnam. He is taking a break with other servicemen sharing a pack of cigarettes.
Technical Sergeant Donald Spencer passed away in 2017 of causes related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. Don served in the Army from 1966 to 1969 and was awarded numerous medals including a Purple Heart.
Bradley Stager
Navy Family Portrait Taken at US Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, 1990
A US Navy officer poses for a family portrait at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan in 1990.
Brad Stager is a former Navy photographer who continues to produce content in the Tampa Bay area.
Bradley Stager
CV62 Returns Home, US Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, 1992
A naval officer assigned to the USS Independence (CV-62) is reunited with his family and meets his newborn child upon the ship's return from a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean.
Brad Stager is a former Navy photographer who continues to produce content in the Tampa Bay area.
Rachelle Steele
Sailors Embrace, Naval Air Station, Lemoore, CA, 2025
At a promotion ceremony in the Hanger Bay of VFA-125, Rachelle Steele was capturing the portraits of sailors and their families when this image was taken. There was a brief moment where she created a directed self-portrait with her sweetheart Lieutenant Commander Mike Cashen (Ret.), and in Naval tradition they sealed it with a kiss.
Rachelle Steele was a US Navy sailor for 9 years. She was known then as ET2 Steele, now she is called Professor Steele. She is a Professor of Photography and an Expedition Photographer and still has the wanderlust of a sailor.
Caleb Swigart
Evening Colors, Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk VA, 2003
A Navy Sailor lowers the Navy Jack onboard USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL homeported in Norfolk during the evening colors ceremony.
Commander (Ret.) Caleb Swigart is a retired Navy Surface Warfare Officer who served from 2002 to 2025. He was a Lieutenant (junior grade) when the photo was taken. He is currently supporting the CENTCOM Mission at MacDill Air Force Base.
Caleb Swigart
5 Inch Gun Firing, Norfolk, Virginia, 2004
USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL fires its 5-inch/62 caliber Mark 45 lightweight gun off the coast of Norfolk in the Virginia Capes operating area during a training exercise in preparation for deployment.
Commander (Ret.) Caleb Swigart is a retired Navy Surface Warfare Officer who served from 2002 to 2025. He was a Lieutenant (junior grade) when the photo was taken. He is currently supporting the CENTCOM Mission at MacDill Air Force Base.
Caleb Swigart
Evening Colors, Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk VA, 2005
Sailors onboard USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL prepare for the evening colors ceremony.
Commander (Ret.) Caleb Swigart is a retired Navy Surface Warfare Officer who served from 2002 to 2025. He was a Lieutenant (junior grade) when the photo was taken. He is currently supporting the CENTCOM Mission at MacDill Air Force Base.
Collin Tainsh
Dust Storm, Al Udeid Air Base, 2025
C130s in a dust storm.
Senior Airman Colin Tainsh is the United States Air Force KC135 crew chief.
Robert Terri
The 155 Self-Propelled Howitzer Crew, Along the Czechoslovakian border, 1968
The Gunner Crew of the 155 Self-propelled Howitzer at the time of the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia as a part of NATO troop movement. The photo was taken during field maneuvers of the Field Artillery Unit in the 8th Division.
Robert Terri was a Specialist (E-4) in the US Army from 1968 to 1974.
Robert Terri
Field Meeting of Officers, Along the Czechoslovakian border, 1968
Meeting of Officers in the field in August of 1968 at the time of the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia, as a part of the NATO troop movement. The photo was taken during field maneuvers of the Field Artillery Unit in The 8th Division.
Robert Terri was a Specialist (E-4) in the US Army from 1968 to 1974.
Robert Terri
FDAC (Fire Direction Center - remote) Team, Along the Czechoslovakian border, 1968
Three team members of the FDAC (Fire Direction Center) by the field Trac at the time of the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia. NATO troop movement. The photo was taken during field maneuvers of the Field Artillery Unit in The 8th Division.
Robert Terri was a Specialist (E-4) in the US Army from 1968 to 1974.
Pulling Security Village Visit, Khost Province, Afghanistan, 2012
Submitted by Samantha Vrbancic
Out with the Calvary scouts pulling security during a village visit while leadership met with local elders during Operation Enduring Freedom. As a part of the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion (BSTB), part of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division ("Spartan Brigade").
Samantha Vrbancic served as a Sergeant in the Army. She is now retired from Military Service.
Birthday on the Way Home, Khost Province Afghanistan, 2012
Submitted by Samantha Vrbancic
Celebrating my birthday with a muffin and a wooden stir stick, mid-transition back to the States at the end of deployment in Regional Command East, during Operation Enduring Freedom. No cake, no candles that worked right, just the people who'd been through it with me.
Samantha Vrbancic served as a Sergeant in the Army. She is now retired from Military Service.
Ramadan Dinner with Our Interpreters, Khost Province, Afghanistan, , 2012
Submitted by Samantha Vrbancic
Sharing Ramadan dinner with our interpreters in Regions Command East during Operation Enduring Freedom. OEF 11-12, 4/25th BSTB. Moments like this were as much a part of deployment as the missions. We were building trust and connection with the Afghans who worked alongside us every day.
Samantha Vrbancic served as a Sergeant in the Army. She is now retired from Military Service.
Camera Repair Department, Army Air Base, Colorado Springs, CO, c. 1940s
Submitted by Family of Carl Walden
Camera Repair Department of Army Air Base in Colorado Springs.
Army photographer, commercial artist, and chronicler of Miami Beach, Carl Walden built a career that linked wartime service with decades of photography. He served in the US Army Signal Corps during World War II, where he worked as a combat photographer. His highest held military rank during his service was Sergeant. He died in 2000 at age 90.
Carl Walden Self Portrait
Submitted by Family of Carl Walden
Army photographer, commercial artist, and chronicler of Miami Beach, Carl Walden built a career that linked wartime service with decades of photography. He served in the US Army Signal Corps during World War II, where he worked as a combat photographer. His highest held military rank during his service was Sergeant. He died in 2000 at age 90.
Carl Walden and Natalie, , c. 1940–1942
Submitted by Family of Carl Walden
This is an early photograph of Carl Walden with his then-future wife Natalie.
Army photographer, commercial artist, and chronicler of Miami Beach, Carl Walden built a career that linked wartime service with decades of photography. He served in the US Army Signal Corps during World War II, where he worked as a combat photographer. His highest held military rank during his service was Sergeant. He died in 2000 at age 90.
Just another day - World War II, 1942
Submitted by Danielle Weitlauf, on behalf of her grandmother Margaret Clifford Elson
Margaret Clifford Elson is on the right in this photo. She served in the Army Women’s Auxiliary Corp during World War II as a telephone operator in England and France. This photo was taken in France. She remained overseas until the war.
Women’s Auxiliary Corp in France, WWII, France, 1942
Submitted by Danielle Weitlauf, on behalf of her grandfather Richard Elson
These are Navy soldiers in World War II. They traveled everywhere during their service. Richard Elson is kneeling in the front row left. He liked this photo because of the normality of what was happening - drinking coffee, soldier getting a haircut, and laundry drying.
Steven White
CG Band Presents Colors, Portland, OR, 2025
The color guard presents the colors before they perform at a local High School in Portland.
Steven White serves as a public affairs officer with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Currently in the Pacific Northwest.
Community Policing, Okinawa, Japan Camp Foster, 2022
Submitted by Alexander Wilcox
Marine Corps Military Police Alexander Wilcox, Conducting community policing and outreach. I was speaking to and answering questions from children after receiving calls about a loose dog.
Alexander Wilcox served in the United States Marine Corps from 2019 to 2022 as a Military Police officer in Okinawa, Japan. Served with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion and Military Police Precinct Foster.
Alexander WilcoxMongolia (East of Ulaanbaatar), 2019
Marines of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion pose atop a Soviet BTR Armed Transporter with Mongolian service members. Taken during a Marine corps led training event.
Alexander Wilcox served in the United States Marine Corps from 2019 to 2022 as a Military Police officer in Okinawa, Japan. Served with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion and Military Police Precinct Foster.
Brian Wilson
Morning Rest, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 2013
After a night out on operations, Staff Sergeant Brian Wilson would climb atop tactical operations center and observe the compound, ramp and sunrise. Looking south as the ramp came to rest after a night full of operations. This was taken during his final active-duty deployment.
Brian Wilson is a US Air Force veteran with 8.5 years of service, logged 6 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He started photography as a teen and carried on throughout service.
Brian Wilson
Calling Home, 2013
After a night out on operations, Staff Sergeant Brian Wilson would climb atop tactical operations center and observe the compound, ramp and sunrise. A fellow crew member called home to tell his family goodnight.
Brian Wilson is a US Air Force veteran with 8.5 years of service, logged 6 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He started photography as a teen and carried on throughout service.
Brian Wilson
Alone on Christmas Eve, Manas AB, Kyrgyzstan, 2013
It was Christmas Eve and Staff Sergeant Brian Wilson was being sent home early. He and a Navy SWCC both traveling home early together had the compound to themselves. Lines and lines of unoccupied frozen tents, thin barriers protecting us from the -17-degree air.
Brian Wilson is a US Air Force veteran with 8.5 years of service, logged 6 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He started photography as a teen and carried on throughout service.
Maj Y in Africa, Ghana, Africa, 2008
Submitted by Paulo Yarbrough
Major Paulo Yarbrough was part of a team supporting President Bush's trip to Africa. Photographed by a fellow military member.
Maj Y in Kosovo, Kosovo, 2009
Submitted by Paulo Yarbrough
Major Paulo Yarbrough flew into Kosovo to pick up a patient.
On a mission to Iraq, 2008
Submitted by Paulo Yarbrough
Paulo Yarbrough was on a mission to Iraq to pick up wounded military members. Pictured here relaxing, and goofing off, before we landed to pick up patients.
Lee Yulbin
We Go Together, Camp Casey, Dongducheon, South Korea, 2026
US Army Soldiers flying in a CH-47 Chinook for the 8th Army Best Squad Competition, which tests them in a number of areas including marksmanship, land navigation, small-unit tactics, and endurance.
Corporal Lee Yulbin is a Korean Augmentee to the US Army (KATUSA), who started his service in the Republic of Korea Army as a mandatory service member. He started his career in the Army as a Public Affairs Specialist and now serves as a Senior KATUSA developing the bond between the two nations. He participated in several missions with the US Army including Free Shield, and Ulchi Freedom Shield.
Lee Yulbin
We Fight and Flight, Camp Mujuk, Pohang, South Korea, 2026
US Army Soldiers preparing for a refueling operation for a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as they standby for departure at United States Marine Corps Camp Mujuk, during exercise Talon Reach.
Corporal Lee Yulbin is a Korean Augmentee to the US Army (KATUSA), who started his service in the Republic of Korea Army as a mandatory service member. He started his career in the Army as a Public Affairs Specialist and now serves as a Senior KATUSA developing the bond between the two nations. He participated in several missions with the US Army including Free Shield, and Ulchi Freedom Shield.
Lee Yulbin
Salute with Honor and Pride, Camp Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, South Korea, 2026
US Army soldiers alongside Republic of Korea soldiers participate in a 5K run marking the official kickoff of KATUSA-US Soldier Friendship Week (KFW).
Corporal Lee Yulbin is a Korean Augmentee to the US Army (KATUSA), who started his service in the Republic of Korea Army as a mandatory service member. He started his career in the Army as a Public Affairs Specialist and now serves as a Senior KATUSA developing the bond between the two nations. He participated in several missions with the US Army including Free Shield, and Ulchi Freedom Shield.
Bridging generations of service, US Army Base Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma,, 2025
Submitted by Kathleen Zuraski, on behalf of her stepson Bryan Zuraski
Private Bryan Zuraski, of US Army's GOLF Battery, 4th Platoon and his wife and 4-month-old baby experience an emotional reunion after being separated for nearly 3 months while Bryan completed boot camp.
Photographer Kathleen Zuraski purchased her first Canon M50 Mark ii camera three years ago. She has taken multiple classes at FMOPA and with other professional photographers in the Tampa Bay area.
Family Day at Fort Sill, OK, Fort Sill, United States Army Post, Lawton, Oklahoma, 2025
Submitted by Kathleen Zuraski, on behalf of her stepson Bryan Zuraski
Father, Richard Zuraski, veteran of the United States Marine Corps is beaming with pride as his son, Bryan Zuraski stands next to him at Fort Sill in Oklahoma on the brink of graduating from a grueling and isolating 10 weeks of US Army boot camp training. Richard served six years in the USMC. Bryan was stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord near Tacoma, WA.
Photographer Kathleen Zuraski purchased her first Canon M50 Mark ii camera three years ago. She has taken multiple classes at FMOPA and with other professional photographers in the Tampa Bay area.