National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures

When Typhoon Soudelor hit Saipan in August, it affected more than just its human residents--the Saipan Zoo was also heavily impacted. None of the animals were hurt, but the facilities were damaged, and because the zoo is a private, for-profit organization, it was not eligible for FEMA assistance. Forced to close the zoo for safety reasons, owner Frank Aldan set up a GoFundMe account on Facebook to seek additional funds to make the necessary repairs. Through this effort, several of our team members found out about Frank's dilemma and volunteered their time to help him reopen the zoo. Since mid-August, FEMA volunteers have sent their Saturdays clearing debris, cutting trees and providing food

[Assignment: 48-DPA-SOI_K_Saipan_6-5-07] Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne [and aides] to Saipan Island, of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands [48-DPA-SOI_K_Saipan_6-5-07__DI10668.JPG]

The utility landing craft LCU-1643 approaches the beach at Vieques, Puerto Rico, during Fleet Ex 1-90. In the background is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)

[Assignment: 48-DPA-SOI_K_Saipan_6-5-07] Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne [and aides] to Saipan Island, of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands [48-DPA-SOI_K_Saipan_6-5-07__DI10987.JPG]

A Salute to Fallen Heroes

USS Wisconsin Entering AFDB-1 During a Docking Test at NOB Orote, Guam

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World War II – Saipan

Saipan Casualties

Army reinforcements disembarking from LST's form a graceful curve as they proceed across coral reef toward the beach. Saipan.

[Assignment: 48-DPA-SOI_K_Pohnpei_6-10-11-07] Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne [and aides] to Pohnpei Island, of the Federated States of Micronesia [48-DPA-SOI_K_Pohnpei_6-10-11-07__DI13727.JPG]

The governor of Saipan thanks Brig. GEN. Michael McCarthy, commander of the 374th Airlift Wing, for his unit's participation in Christmas Drop '92. On the 40th anniversary of the humanitarian effort, personnel and aircraft from the wing delivered gifts to islanders of the Federated States of Micronesia. Every year since 1952, food, clothing, tools and toys donated by residents of Guam have been delivered by air to 40 Micronesian islands