Checkpoint Collection (#2)

US Army Checkpoint Charlie border crossing in Berlin, Germany
Checkpoint Charlie border crossing in Berlin, Germany

Focus: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Focus - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: You can t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ~ Mark Twain

Uniforms of the 2nd infantry of the French royal guard, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Uniforms of the soldiers of the 2nd infantry regiment of the French royal guard, 1823

German checkpoint, occupied Paris, 1940-1944. During the occupation the freedom of movement of the citizens of Paris was restricted as they were subjected to checks of their vehicles and papers

Soldiers on the Russian frontier at Helmstedt, Germany
Three soldiers (two British, one Russian) on the Russian frontier at Helmstedt, Germany, standing in front of a British Zone sign

Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany. The man in front appears to have noticed that he is being photographed -- a sign in four languages (not visible here) says that photos are not allowed

Men at a checkpoint, Berlin, Germany
Men at a checkpoint at night, Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

Bartizan in the wall of Dubrovnik. Croatia

Sailboat sailing in Adriatic Sea, near the wall of Dubrovnik. Croatia

Berlin, Germany - postwar - French sector border post
Berlin, Germany - postwar - Sign alerting that you are leaving the French-controlled sector. Date: circa 1947

Berlin, Germany - postwar - American sector border post
Berlin, Germany - postwar - Sign warning that You are leaving the American Sector. Date: circa 1947

Checkpoint Charlie border crossing in Berlin, Germany

WEST BERLIN, 1961. The checkpoint on the border of the American sector of West Berlin, West Germany. Photograph by Thomas J. O Halloran, 1961

Determination: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Determination - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a mans determination. ~ Tommy Lasorda

Relaxation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Relaxation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer. ~ William S. Burroughs

Airman stands post to the entry control point to Bedrock
Ali Base, Iraq, July 24, 2008 - Airman stands post to the entry control point to Bedrock. The Force Protection Section are tasked with an important duty; maintaining the installationas internal

A military working dog sits in a field near a security position
April 3, 2013 - A military working dog with a U.S. Marine Corps special operations team, sits in a field near a security position for Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers helping Afghan Local

U. S. Army soldier and an Afghan security guard provide security
April 18, 2012 - U.S. Army soldier and an Afghan security guard provide security at an entrance to Contingency Operating Post Pirtle King, Kunar province, Afghanistan

U.s Army Soldiers walk back to their humvee from a border checkpoint
March 27, 2007 - U.S Army Soldiers from Task Force Fury walk back to their humvee from border checkpoint 7 in the Tirzaye District of the Khowst Province, Afghanistan

Recruits descend one of many hills to track down a far-away checkpoint. During land navigation, recruits only use a map, a compass, and a protractor to find objectives

Marines hold an SASO instructor down while checking him to see if he has any hidden weapons or any item that can harm the Marines during a vehicle checkpoint exercise in the SASO course

A MV-22 Osprey makes its way to the landing zone to pick up soldiers
March 3, 2010 - A MV-22 Osprey makes its way to the landing zone near Checkpoint 52 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California

A humvee filled with Marines conducting a mounted combat patrol
June 15, 2006 - A humvee filled with Marines conducting a mounted combat patrol near Al Asad, Iraq, sits at one of its checkpoints, observing the area briefly before moving on

Afghan policeman standing at his checkpoint, Kunduz, Afghanistan

U. S. Air Force Airman looks through a set of binoculars
With binoculars on the horizon U.S. Air Force Airman watches avenues of approach from the flightline security checkpoint at a forward-deployed location during Operation Enduring Freedom

U. S. Air Force Airman guards a checkpoint during defensive operations
September 23, 2006 - A U.S. Air Force Airman guards a checkpoint during defensive operations as part of Air Mobility Warfare Centers Advanced Contingency Skills Training Course 06-5 at Fort Dix

U. S. Army soldiers walk toward a checkpoint in Afghanistan
November 2, 2011 - U.S. Army soldiers walk toward Checkpoint 64 near Loy Karez, Kandahar province, Afghanistan to meet with local leaders

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"Journeys Across Borders: The Stories of Checkpoints" International Bridge between El Paso, Texas / Juarez, Mexico: Witness the bustling checkpoint where cultures collide and dreams cross borders. Allied Checkpoint Charlie, West Berlin, Germany: A symbol of Cold War tensions, this iconic checkpoint witnessed daring escapes and divided a city. Military Police guard, West Berlin, Germany: The vigilant guardians at the checkpoint ensured safety amidst political turmoil in divided Berlin. Libyan rebels manning a checkpoint near the front line are seen through a bullet-pocked lens: Through shattered hopes and resilience, these brave rebels stood firm at their crucial post. Arai from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)": Step back in time to feudal Japan as travelers pass through an ancient checkpoint on their journey. 1943 - border crossing between Syria and Turkey: Amidst wartime chaos, this vital gateway connected nations while bearing witness to human struggles. German carters showing their papers before being permitted to enter the British Rhine: Experience history unfold as weary travelers navigate bureaucracy for passage across borders. English actor Fred Terry in a production of The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905 b/w photo): Intrigue awaits as actors portray secret missions and hidden identities within historical checkpoints. Search through the Luggage of Joseph's Brother ca. , 1545 Creator: Unknown Uncover tales of suspicion and intrigue as authorities delve into personal belongings at checkpoints throughout history. Imperial Guard.