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Arrival of Military Officials

Images of military personnel and government officials disembarking from aircraft. The mood is formal, showcasing various military aircraft during dignitary arrivals.

City Council members from Nirasaki, Japan, climb the ladder of a C-5M Super Galaxy during a tour at Travis Air Force Base, California, June 27, 2023. The tour is part of the Sister City Program between the City of Fairfield, Calif., and Nirasaki, Japan. It provides the Japanese visitors a better understanding of the partnership between the City of Fairfield and the installation.
City Council members from Nirasaki, Japan, climb the ladder of a C-5M Super Galaxy during a tour at Travis Air Force Base, California, June 27, 2023. The tour is part of the Sister City Program between the City of Fairfield, Calif., and Nirasaki, Japan. It provides the Japanese visitors a better understanding of the partnership between the City of Fairfield and the installation.
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Grumman G-73T Turbo Mallard (VH-PPI) seaplane crew members prepare a sea bag filled with meals, ready-to-eat during a food resupply rehearsal at Darwin, NT, Australia, June 9, 2022. Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22 used a commercial sea plane to conduct a food resupply on water near Tiwi Islands, Australia.
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Coast Guard Air Station - Clearwater, Florida - Katrina Relief - 26-HK-217-24. Hurricane Katrina
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U.S. Air Force and Czech Republic leadership stand at parade rest in front of a 2801 Czech Air Force Airbus as it prepares to depart during the dignified transfer of Brigadier Gen. František Moravec at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 25, 2022. Moravecs remains will be transported to his home country of the Czech Republic, where he will be laid to rest.
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry poses for a parting photo with three Air Force "Raven" security guards, who protect his airplane and the classified material on it, before the two on the left made their final trip with him - a flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to New York, N.Y., on April 21-22, 2016.
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060310-N-5681S-005. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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President Barack Obama is briefed by Matt Flavin, Director of Veterans and Wounded Warrior Policy, aboard Marine One enroute to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, June 1, 2009. Assistant White House press secretary Tommy Vietor and personal aide to the president Reggie Love sit at right.
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The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds return from their final performance during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. The Thunderbirds are slated to perform nearly 70 air shows in almost three dozen different locations this year.
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The Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard marches towards the flightline in preparation for the arrival of US Air Force Major General Williams to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DA-SC-88-03973. Base: Rock Island State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with a U.S. Air Force officer upon his departure. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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At Chkalovsky Airbase outside Star City, Russia, Expedition 24 Commander Alexander Skvortsov (foreground) and Flight Engineer Mikhail Kornienko (arms raised) descend from the plane that flew them from Karaganda, Kazakhstan back to their training base at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center September 25, 2010, just hours after returning to Earth in the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft to wrap up 176 days in space, 174 days on the International Space Station. Their crewmate, Tracy Caldwell Dyson, who landed with them, flew home on a NASA plane to the Johnson Space Center.
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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks with Defense One reporter Tara Copp while flying from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. to Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 18. 2022. Kendall and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. attended a ceremony in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., commemorating the Doolittle Raiders. The Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942 was the first American air raid on the Japanese home islands during WWII.
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1980 - The honor guard moves into position prior to departure ceremonies for Egyptian Vice President Hosni Mubarak after his visit to the United States..
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DN-SN-88-05222. Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN)
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Navy medical personnel from Fleet Hospital Five and Fleet Hospital Fifteen board a civilian airliner after serving in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)
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DF-ST-86-07073. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)
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An Airman assigned to the 39th Air Base Wing waits to assist U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek C. France, Third Air Force commander, with boarding an aircraft at the end of his visit at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan 28, 2023. Maj. Gen. France, Third Air Force commander, traveled to Incirlik AB to meet with Airmen, experience the wings Larger than Life weekend and observe how they support Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, and U.S. European Command objectives. Third Air Force issues directives to subordinate commands and takes action on behalf of the USAFE-AFAFRICA commander as directed. The command takes deliberate actions to develop Airmen and their families, confronts global challenges in support of the National Defense Strategy to defend our country and our allies and utilizes dedicated efforts to deliver peace to our nation and its allies by fostering stability and deterring aggression throughout Europe and Africa.
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SRA Jamie Periz (left), MSGT Rick Weaver (center), SSGT Michael Rago (far right), and other members of the A-10 recovery team walk back to their base of operations after a day of searching for remnants of the A-10 that crashed on Gold Dust Peak. Base: Eagle State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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McCain and Obama at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2008.
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As President Barack Obama reads over his speech, his national security team confer aboard Marine One en route from the White House to Andrews Air Force Base. From left, NSC Advisor Gen. James Jones, Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. The President traveled to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in West Point, N.Y., where he delivered a speech on his new Afghanistan policy Dec. 1, 2009.
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Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris waves goodbye to Republic of Korea representatives and U.S. service members at Osan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 29, 2022. Harriss trip to Asia was intended to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
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On Thursday 8th October 2020, Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, visits two defence companies essential to the economic fabric of the Brittany region. The Minister of the Armed Forces then visits SABENA TECHNICS, a company specialising in aeronautical maintenance, aircraft conversion and cabin fittings. Half of this company's turnover is in the military sector. SABENA TECHNICS will benefit from the government's aeronautics support plan with, in particular, the anticipation of the order for a light surveillance and intelligence aircraft (ALSR). Saint-Lunaire on 2020-10-08.Le jeudi 8 octobre 2020, Florence Parly, ministre des Armees, visite deux entreprises de defense essentielles au tissu economique de la region Bretagne. La ministre des Armées visite ensuite la societe SABENA TECHNICS, spécialisee dans la maintenance aeronautique, la transformation davions et laménagement des cabines. La moitie du chiffre daffaire de cette entreprise concerne lactivite militaire. SABENA
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Cmdr. Homer Hensy, the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) chief engineer, conducts an interview with members of the Pentagon press corps during a ship visit, Oct. 6, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.
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GEN Galvin of Mexico, center, walks toward the air terminal with his entourage upon arriving for a visit. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Undersecretary of the Navy Daniel Howard, left, thanks the pilot of the charter aircraft that brought Howard and his official party to an ice camp north of the Arctic Circle. The party has come to the ice camp to rendezvous the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PARGO (SSN-650).. Country: United States Of America(USA)
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DF-ST-87-07767. Base: Pago Pago State: Tutuila Island Country: American Samoa (ASM)
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Commander Dan Taylor - Rescue - 26-HK-281-87. Hurricane Katrina
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010506-F-0460H-021. Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC
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221212-N-UI066-2104 ADRIATIC SEA (Dec. 12, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Recruit Kiara Briones, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), sands rust off an aircraft catapult, Dec. 12, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken departs from Jerusalem, Israel on May 26, 2021. Before departing, the Secretary took a photo with local security personnel.
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Capt. Garret Miller, commanding officer of Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), waves to fellow Sailors and local citizens during arrival to the annual Rose Festival during Portland Fleet Week in Portland, Oregon, June 9, 2022. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.
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Mike Ford, Atlanta Falcons cornerback, tours military equipment provided by the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 20, 2022. The National Football League players showed their appreciation for JBLM service members by participating in military demonstrations, touring the units on base and meeting service members.
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A U.S. Air Force Airman, part of the crew of Air Force Two, stands at the position of attention at the base of the steps leading to the aircraft at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, Oct. 5, 2022. Vice President Kamala Harris traveled via Air Force Two to Connecticut to speak at an event held at Central Connecticut State University.
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks poses with security personnel before departing Glasgow, Scotland, May 25, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
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Commander Dan Taylor - Rescue - 26-HK-281-128. Hurricane Katrina
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DF-ST-87-11947. Subject Operation/Series: HAY LIFT II Base: Columbia State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Joanna Mitchell, left, Air Boss for the Singapore Airshow 2024, stands with Lt. Col. William Yoakley, Deputy Air Boss for SA2024, in front of the airshow entrance sign at the Changi Airbase East, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 19, 2024. The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the event with aerial demonstrations and static displays as an opportunity to sharpen ties with Singapore. Air Force