United States airmen in Corsica, France during World War II. A sign outside a tent reads 'Jerry's Clip Joint'. A beach club at Alto Air Base. An airman washes clothes on the foot of a bridge over a stream. A yo-yo champion practices at a bivouac area as other airmen look on. An airman with a cigar looks on as the yo-yo champion practices. A soldier comes out of a house and walks past a barber. A soldier gets a hair cut. A soldier reads a customer ready magazine. A crap game played with French money and dice. A man washes clothes.
United States airmen in Corsica, France during World War II. Two officers in bathing suits lying on a beach at Alto Air Base. Airmen leave two puppies in water and they swim ashore. Men sail in an improvised boat. Men in a motorboat as a pilot dives into the sea and is towed by the boat. Airmen in life rafts on the beach. Airmen in a life raft in a river. A pilot in a life raft with a dog. An airman jumps into the water. A pilot sails in an improvised boat. An airmen in a motorboat and a pilot in an improvised boat in the background.
United States airmen of the 65th Fighter Squadron in Corsica, France during World War II. Airmen play a ball game outside a club. A sign over the club door reads '65th Fighter Squadron'. A Sargent with a raven on his shoulder as he reads 'Republic of Plato'. A pilot in a chair as he reads a magazine. An airman sleeps in his bunk bed with a dog. A pilot writes a letter.
A ship underway in the United States. Captain and other crew members on the bridge aboard a ship underway at sea. A crew member at the Captain's wheel. A navigational compass rotates as it indicates the direction.
General Lucius D. Clay retires in Germany. General Clay shakes hands with people outside the West Berlin Schöneberg Town Hall (John-F.-Kennedy-Platz 1 10825 Berlin). West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt accompanies General Clay. A torch light demonstration outside the General's house. General Clay waves to the crowd. People hold a banner that reads 'Thank You Lucius Clay'. General Clay shakes hands with the crowd.
Recruits are seen exiting a building at the Great Lakes Training Center in World War 2. They are dressed in newly issued work uniforms and each carries his other issued gear in a large duffel bag. They load their duffel bags into an open stake truck, and gather together in front of the building. A Petty Officer Second Class steps from the building and begins placing them into formation and marching them loosely toward their barracks. A company of other recruits in white uniforms is practicing close-order drill nearby. At the barracks, the Petty Officer briefs them about Navy living, including smoking rules, sick call, how to salute, and other things.
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