Wendy P. Gellert Collection

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Airman Apprentice Wendy Gellert photographed with Warrant Officer Snow
Warrant Officer Snow of the United States Navy informs Airmen Apprentice Wendy Gellert about how to adjust the photographic lens on the camera. Gellert wears the blue dress uniform with white undershirt of the United States Navy." Text attached to photo:"Warrant Officer Snow, Oldest Photographer in [United States] Navy 1966- AA [Airmen Apprentice] Gellert youngest in Navy. Warrant Officer Snow in [United States] Navy twenty years before AA [Airmen Apprentice] Gellert was Born."
Apollo 16 landing craft recovered from sea
The command/service module of the Apollo 16 is being recovered by members of the United States Navy stationed aboard the United States Ship Hornet. " Text written on photograph:"Appollo[sic] 12 Recovery Photo's-Photos By PHC [?] Lawson/Prints PHI [?] Gellert."
Candid photograph of Wendy Gellert
Wendy Gellert smiles in this candid photograph. The two stripes located on her shoulder indicate the rank of seaman apprentice. In this photograph, she wears the traditional United States Navy white cap and dark blue dress uniform, with white undershirt and tie.
Enlisted Performance Evaluation Report, September, 1985
Copy of Wendy Gellert’s Performance Evaluation Report from the United States Naval Education and Training Program. Her report shows overall exceptional performance.
North Island Fleet Air Photo Lab
A Group portrait of the United States Navy's Fleet Air Photo Lab, located in San Diego, California. Wendy Gellert, located fourth from the right, sits next to one of the commanding officers. Gellert wears the dark blue dress uniform, with white undershirt, dark blue tie, and dress cap of the U.S. Navy. " Text written on photograph:"FAPL [fleet air photo lab] San Diego 1970."
Photograph in front of the United States Naval School of Photography
This photograph is a group shot of United States Navy personnel involved in the photography school located in Pensacola, Florida. The men wear a mixture of traditional United States Marine and U.S. Navy uniforms. The women wear the dark blue service dress and cap, of the U.S. Navy. Wendy Gellert is located fourth from the left on the second row. " Text written on photograph:"Naval Air Technical Training Unit class 746 March, 1968. NAS[Naval Air Station] Pensacola, Fla. Ph(A) [photography] school."
Photograph of Airman Apprentice Wendy Gellert with Warrant Officer Snow
Warrant Officer Snow and Airman Apprentice Wendy Gellert smile in this undated candid shot. Wendy Gellert wears the blue dress uniform with white undershirt of the United States Navy.
Portrait of Wendy Gellert
In this undated portrait, most likely from the early 1980s, Wendy Gellert wears the United States Navy dark blue dress uniform, white undershirt, and dark blue tie.
Portrait photograph of Airman Wendy Gellert
In this portrait photograph Wendy Gellert wears the dark blue uniform of the United States Navy. Her cap, with a blue cover, is standard for the U.S. Navy, as are her matching lapel patches, white undershirt, and tie. The three stripes located on the lower side of her right arm indicate the rank of airman." Text attached to photo:"AA [airman apprentice] to AN [airman] 1967"
Remnants of the Apollo 16 splashdown
Pictured here is debris left over from the recovery of the command/service module of Apollo 16.
Retirement plaque
A plaque lists Wendy Gellert's duty stations and announces her honorable retirement.
Signed portrait photo of Robin L. Quigley, Asst. CNP for Women
Portrait of United States Navy Captain Robin Quigley, Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Women. " Text written on photograph:"For Petty officer Wendy Gellert with sincere thanks for a job well done. Robin L. Quigley Captain, U.S. Navy Asst. CNP for Women."
The command/service module of the Apollo16 floats in the ocean
Pictured here is the command/service module of the Apollo 16 after its splashdown back into the earth's atmosphere.
Two photographers for the United States Navy mix chemicals
In this photo, two unidentified photographers for the United States Navy are pouring a chemical into a large container. " Text written on photograph:"PH's [photographers] at work- Pensa[cola] FLA. 1969."
United States Navy official portrait of Wendy Gellert
In this portrait, Wendy Gellert wears the dark blue United States Navy dress uniform, with white undershirt, and dark blue tie. The patch on her right shoulder indicates the rank of petty officer second class." text written on photograph: "official portrait PH [Pensacola, Florida, Photographer's Mate School, Class BB] school."
Wendy Gellert aboard a Sikorsky helicopter
Wendy Gellert poses while aboard a Sikorsky SH-3A anti-submarine helicopter. She wears the standard green United States armed forces full body flight suit, with standard helicopter helmet, and life jacket. " Text written on photograph:"PH2 [Photographer's Mate Second class] Gellert in SH3A [Sikorsky SH-3A] HELO [helicopter] shooting verticals."
Wendy Gellert in an initiation ritual
Held hovering over a box full of water, Wendy Gellert appears to be participating in an initiation ritual. She wears the female version of the traditional United States Navy blue dress uniform without any footwear. " Text written on photograph:"for making airmen 67 [1967]."
Wendy Gellert on first assignment
Seaman Wendy Gellert fulfills her first job in the United States Navy, painting bathrooms." Text written on photograph:"[Wendy Gellert's] first job in [the United States} Navy painting heads.
Wendy Gellert poses recruit instructors at Naval Training Center
Wendy Gellert, fifth from the left, stands with her fellow instructors for the recruit company commander school based in Orlando, Florida. She wears the United States Navy blue dress uniform with cap, dress gloves, and standard shoes. Above her shirt pocket on the right side is the United States Navy aircrewman wings insignia. The red aiguillette signifies her new status as a recruit instructor for the U.S. Navy. " Text written on photograph:"Drill Instructors 1972-1973"
Wendy Gellert poses with fellow recruiter instructors
Wendy Gellert stands with her fellow United States Navy recruit instructors. Gellert wears the blue dress uniform, dress gloves, and cap of the United States Navy. The three red stripes located below her aiguillette indicate the rank of petty officer first class. Below her lapel she wears the insignia of aircrewmen. " Text written below photograph:"CC [United States Navy Company Commander School] 1977."

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