Unidentified air base, Japan, Apr. 2, 1951: Sgt. George K. Younce, Hickory, N.C., parachute specialist of the Far East Air Material Command (FEAMCOM) checks the chute as they come into FEAMCOM’s specially equipped repair shops.

Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 8, 1973: The “Miss America USO Show” troupe members pose for photographers after their arrival in Korea for a 13-day swing of American military bases.

48th Surgical Hospital, South Korea, Nov. 24, 1958: “Reconditioning exercises” are led by SP5 Wallace C. Henninger, chief ward master, and SFC Harold Kelleher, training NCO.

FOB Lagman, Afghanistan, Mar. 20, 2006: Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Battalion’s 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment relax on the helicopter landing pad at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Afghanistan.

Mainz, Germany, Feb. 23, 2005: President Bush talks to American soldiers who served in Afghanistan during a military review upon his arrival in Mainz, Germany.

Hill 400, South Korea, June 21, 1952: Men of the Colombian Battalion  — most probably 3rd Platoon, Company A of the 1st Colombian Infantry Battalion  — and their South Korean Army counterparts carry one of their wounded men down Hill 400 after the conclusion of a successful raid on the hill.

Miri, Afghanistan, Sep. 17, 2006: Local men listen during the shura, or meeting, held at the government compound in Miri, Afghanistan.

Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 17, 2016: A formation presents Brig. Gen. Jon Thomas with a final salute during the 86th Airlift Wing’s change-of-command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Roedelheim, Germany, June 17, 1950: Cheerful parasols are lined up on the outside terrace of the Zephyr Diner. A sign reading “Blow Horn For Curb Service” alerts patrons for the dine-in-your-car option.

Korean Demilitarized Zone, South Korea, December 1958: Pvt. Joseph J. Smith poses for the Stars and Stripes photographer. He and other men in the so-called “Stakeout Platoon” stand through the inky tense Korean nights, their ears and senses alert, waiting and listening for the enemy.