Skip to main content

United States Army Collection (#20)

"The United States Army: A Legacy of Courage and Service" In this captivating collection of images

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: GENERAL MEADE, He was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer involved

GENERAL MEADE, He was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer involved in coastal construction, including several lighthouses

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: WWI: SOLDIERS, 1918. Freshly bathed and clothed American soldiers heading home

WWI: SOLDIERS, 1918. Freshly bathed and clothed American soldiers heading home on a wagon at Saacy, France. Photograph, 9 September 1918

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: WWI: BLANZY, 1918. American soldiers on the side of the road in Blanzy, France

WWI: BLANZY, 1918. American soldiers on the side of the road in Blanzy, France. Photograph, 9 September 1918

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: WWI: SOLDIER, c1917. Ben Erickson outside of his home at the Faraway Ranch in Willcox, Arizona

WWI: SOLDIER, c1917. Ben Erickson outside of his home at the Faraway Ranch in Willcox, Arizona. Photograph, c1917

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Custom Tailored Clothes for the Custom Tailored Man Poster. ca

Custom Tailored Clothes for the Custom Tailored Man Poster. ca. 1943, Custom Tailored Clothes for the Custom Tailored Man Poster

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1903, The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn

The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1903, The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Postcard of a US Army Balloon and Hangar. ca. 1917, U. S. Army balloon and hangar

Postcard of a US Army Balloon and Hangar. ca. 1917, U. S. Army balloon and hangar
Postcard of a US Army Balloon and Hangar. ca. 1917, U.S. Army balloon and hangar

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Postcard of Soldiers on the Firing Line. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT. SKIRMISH LINE

Postcard of Soldiers on the Firing Line. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT. SKIRMISH LINE
Postcard of Soldiers on the Firing Line. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY CANTONMENT. SKIRMISH LINE

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Postcard of Army Platoon in Training. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT. PLATOON ON GUARD

Postcard of Army Platoon in Training. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT. PLATOON ON GUARD
Postcard of Army Platoon in Training. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY CANTONMENT. PLATOON ON GUARD

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Postcard of Non-Commissioned Army Officers. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT

Postcard of Non-Commissioned Army Officers. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT
Postcard of Non-Commissioned Army Officers. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY CANTONMENT. A GROUP OF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Postcard of Soldiers Holding Rifles. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT

Postcard of Soldiers Holding Rifles. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT. ONE OF UNCLE SAMs PLATOONS
Postcard of Soldiers Holding Rifles. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY CANTONMENT. ONE OF UNCLE SAMs PLATOONS

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Marilyn Monroe In Korea

Marilyn Monroe In Korea
Korea: February, 1954. Marilyn Monroe visits the troops in Korea, entertaining over 100, 000 soldiers in 10 different locations. Here she is signing an autograph for a happy soldier

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: NIke Air Defense Missiles

NIke Air Defense Missiles
United States: c. 1970. Three generations of NIke air defense missiles showing, L-R: Ajax, (1953), Hercules(1958), and Zeus (1960). The Hercules & Zeus had nuclear warhead carrying capabilities

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Winter Warfare Maneuvers

Winter Warfare Maneuvers
Pine Camp, New York: January, 1940. Taking winter warfare lessons from the Finns, men of the 28th Infantry ski down a slope during winter maneuvers

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South

The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu: October 26, 1942. The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a friendly mine

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Dancer Jose Limon Leaps High

Dancer Jose Limon Leaps High
Camp Lee, Virginia: September 8, 1943. Nationally famous dancer, Pvt. Jose Limon, leaps high as a part of an all-soldier revue for the Third War Loan Drive

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Soldier Shares His Meal

Soldier Shares His Meal
Italy: October 6, 1943 An American soldier shares his rations with two hungry Italian waifs

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division

Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division
Korea: February 4, 1951. Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division move out on an assault of a Communist held hill in Korea

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Uncle Sam Wants You

Uncle Sam Wants You
Washington, D.C.: 1917. An Army recruiting poster featuring Uncle Sam that was created by American artist James Montgomery Flagg. Its use was revived again for World War II

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Army Missile Defense System

Army Missile Defense System
Fort Meade, Maryland: March 23, 1957. Electric consoles are the heart of the MIssile Master System. Here, operators use photo-electric light guns placed against the screens to enter targets into

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: Pershing Missile Ready To Fire

Pershing Missile Ready To Fire
Cape Canaveral, Florida: April 21, 1962. The new version of the U.S. Armys Pershing ballistic missile is ready for firing at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: GENERAL MEADE, He was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer involved

GENERAL MEADE, He was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer involved in coastal construction, including several lighthouses

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: George Sternberg, US Army physician C014 / 0121

George Sternberg, US Army physician C014 / 0121
George Miller Sternberg (1838-1915), US Army physician and Brigadier General. Sternberg, who fought in the US Civil War, carried out pioneering work in bacteriology in the USA

Background imageUnited States Army Collection: US Army 81st Infantry Memorial Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Pacific

US Army 81st Infantry Memorial Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Pacific




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"The United States Army: A Legacy of Courage and Service" In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse into the rich history and profound impact of the United States Army. From Major General Ulysses S. Grant's resolute gaze in a chromolithograph dating back to 1866, to Colin L. Powell's dignified presence donning the iconic US Army green service uniform from 1989-1993, these snapshots encapsulate the unwavering dedication displayed by those who serve. Amongst these artifacts lies a first aid kit from 1943-1945, crafted by Davis Emergency Equipment Co. Inc. , serving as a testament to the selflessness exhibited by medics on battlefields throughout history. Accompanying it are combat boots worn by Andre M. Jones during the Iraq War in 2003, bearing witness to the courage and sacrifice required in times of conflict. General Malin Craig graces us with his commanding presence not once but twice; his black-and-white photographs remind us of the leadership that has guided our troops through countless trials and triumphs over generations. The image of F. W. Hunter, an army test pilot at Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach, California in 1942 evokes admiration for those pioneers who pushed boundaries and propelled military aviation forward. Medals hold stories untold yet deeply revered - such as the Medal of Honor featured here between 1941 and 1945 - symbolizing extraordinary acts of valor that have forever etched their recipients' names into history books. Diversity is celebrated too within this narrative; a color guard composed solely of Negro engineers stands tall at Fort Belvoir (?), Virginia between 1941 and 1945 – reminding us that unity knows no bounds when defending freedom. Lastly, an American pineapple serves as an unexpected reminder amidst war-torn landscapes – representing resilience against adversity faced by both soldiers abroad and civilians on home soil.