Ceremonial Military Events

Images from military ceremonies and honors, displaying the intricate rituals and traditions of various armed forces.

Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Kremlin, soldiers of the Presidential Regiment, NR

The 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard participated in the Fayetteville Woodpeckers game at Segra Stadium in Fayetteville, N.C. on May 13, 2022. Several Paratroopers took part in and attended the game, as it honored Military Appreciation Month.

Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Kremlin, soldiers of the Presidential Regiment, NR

U.S. Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade conduct a ceremonial uncasing of their flag, streamers and colors soon after their arrival to the Grafenwöhr Training Area in Grafenwöhr, Germany, Oct. 6, 2022. After many years, the 101st Airborne Division once again joins the 1st Infantry Division in Europe to work alongside other NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps.

German Army Soldiers participate in a private ceremony at a German Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 28, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War.

Cmdr. Brad Conway, the executive officer of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., and members of the recruit ceremonial honor guard participate in a Veterans Day ceremony on base at the enlisted memorial, Nov. 11, 2022. Every member of our Coast Guard workforce protects our Nation's security and prosperity in times of war and peace. The missions we perform along the U.S. coastlines, on the Great Lakes, on the inland rivers, and around the world enable a safe, secure, and stable maritime system on which our Nation depends.

Soldiers from V Corps, members of the Polish armed forces, and Poznan community members participate in a Polish Armed Forces Day parade on 14 August 2022, at Armia Poznań Memorial site, in Poznan, Poland. Events such as these further strengthen bonds between servicemembers and build trust among the local civilian community.

A group of Dutch Paratroopers participate in a ceremony during the anniversary of Operation Market Garden at the Robert Frost Bridge, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 16, 2022. These European citizen remember the sacrifice from the 1st British Parachute Regiment and honor the ones who lost their lives liberating the Netherlands during World War II.

051002-F-7564C-128. Base: Charlotte Ang Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navy JROTC Cadets march in formation in front of the review stand during the Yorktown Day parade at Yorktown, Virginia, Oct. 19, 2022. On October 19, 1781, British General Cornwallis surrendered 7,087 officers and men, 900 seamen, 144 cannons, 15 galleys, a frigate, and 30 transport ships, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.

01/13/2014 Washington, United States The President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy during his visit to Arlington Cemetery. Photography: Diego Crespo / Moncloa Presidency of the Government ARCHDC.

Cmdr. Brad Conway, the executive officer of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., and members of the recruit ceremonial honor guard participate in a Veterans Day ceremony on base at the enlisted memorial, Nov. 11, 2022. Every member of our Coast Guard workforce protects our Nation's security and prosperity in times of war and peace. The missions we perform along the U.S. coastlines, on the Great Lakes, on the inland rivers, and around the world enable a safe, secure, and stable maritime system on which our Nation depends.

United States Marines and Soviet sailors present arms as a United States Navy color guard passes between them during a wreath-laying ceremony held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to honor those who served in World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Congressman Martinez, with his hand over his heart, standing next to a Marine officer, who is wearing dress blues and giving a hand salute, in front of the reviewing stand while a Marine color guard passes in review. Base: Marine Corps Recruit Depot State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

WASHINGTON (Oct. 9 2014) Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift, left, Director of the Navy staff, and Rear Adm. Mark K. Rich, commandant of Naval District Washington, salute a wreath in honor of the 239th birthday of the U.S. Navy at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington D.C.

DF-ST-88-04924. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC employees and invited guests. The Columbia and her crew of seven were lost on Feb. 1, 2003, over East Texas as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission. Taking part in the service were NASA Administrator Sean OKeefe, former KSC Director Robert Crippen, astronaut Jim Halsell, several employees, area clergymen, and members of Patrick Air Force Base. The service concluded with a “Missing Man Formation Fly Over” by NASA T-38 jet aircraft.

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-09-23. Report on the training of the Inter-Arms Military School in Saint-Cyr Coetquidan in Morbihan. The EMIA recruits its students from among active non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned soldiers selected by competition. The cadets follow a two-year training course. At the end of the first year, they are appointed to the rank of second lieutenant, then lieutenant at the end of the second year. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. France, Bretagne, Coetquidan, Guer le 2021-09-23. Reportage sur la formation de l' Ecole militaire interarmes à Saint-Cyr Coetquidan dans le Morbihan. L'EMIA recrute ses eleves parmi les sous-officiers d'active et les militaires du rang selectionnes par concours. Les eleves-officiers suivent une formation de deux ans. A l'issue de la première annee, ils sont nommés au grade de sous-lieutenant, puis de lieutenant a la fin de la seconde annee. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Estonian Defense League Brig. Gen. Riho Ühtegi, the Estonian Defense League commander, addresses the public during the Victory Day parade at Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia, June 23, 2022. Victory Day is an Estonian national holiday commemorating their victory over Baltic-German forces at the Battle of Vonnu in 1919, marking a turning point in the Estonian War of Independence.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patrick Reardon, commander of the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, along with Polish army officers, salute Polish troops and U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 64th BSB as they march at the end of a Polish Oath Keeping ceremony at Zielona Góra, Poland, July 30, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe.

Air force soldiers of the guard battalion, photographed during the final roll call of the Bundeswehr missions MINUSMA and EUTM Mali at the Federal Ministry of Defence in Berlin, 22.02.2024

050902-F-6911G-039. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Drill instructors from all service branches observe Coast Guard training during the 2022 Drill Instructor Summit as part of the Council on Recruit Basic Training., Oct. 19, 2022, in Cape May, N.J. The summit is designed to facilitate dialogue between the services, aid in the exchange of ideas, discuss societal trends affecting basic military training, and identify best practices that serve to benefit enlisted training across the services.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

Soldiers with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provide ceremonial support during an Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Feb. 13, 2024. The wreath was laid by the Chief of Staff of the India Army, General Manoj Pande, and hosted by Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp, Commanding General, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Gen. Randy A. George, Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Army

Special guests receive flowers to lay during a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 29, 2022. This Memorial Day ceremony was held to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood. The visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War I.

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Infantry Division Artillery stand at attention as Egils Levits, the president of Latvia, walks past the troops at Oskaras Kalpaka Square at Saldus, Latvia during the Restoration of Independence day celebration, May 4, 2022. Latvia's Day of the Restoration of Independence marks the date in 1990 that the Supreme Council in Latvia adopted the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence, initiating the transition from Soviet rule to complete renewal of independence in the Baltic state. The date is commemorated with a military parade featuring its NATO allies.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stands with Albanian Defense Minister Niko Peleshi prior to a bilateral exchange meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 2023.

Capt. Mike Vogel, commander of the U.S. Army Drill Team, leads a drill performance with his Soldiers at Times Square, N.Y., on June 14, as part of a U.S. Army Birthday ceremony. The ceremony commemorated the Armys 247th birthday, and highlighted the Armys 24/7 commitment to global readiness and the Army family.

Gourbesville celebrates the 82nd Airborne Divisions contributions to the liberation of Normandy in Picauville, France, June 1, 2022. U.S. Army Col. Richard Taylor of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Abn. Div., provided remarks in celebration of the 78th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion.

Back view of military woman with a bayonet rifle - Detail with uniformed women standing for the military ceremony in the city - Concept of women's empowerment and armed defense of the Nation

A group of Dutch Paratroopers participate in a ceremony during the anniversary of Operation Market Garden at the Robert Frost Bridge, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 16, 2022. These European citizen remember the sacrifice from the 1st British Parachute Regiment and honor the ones who lost their lives liberating the Netherlands during World War II.

Members of the Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow, May 22, 2022, at Dover AFB, Delaware. The base opened its gates to more than 75,000 spectators for a free, two-day event to showcase the Air Force and the bases mission of providing rapid global airlift every day of the year.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Williams, commander of 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Sgt. Maj. Justin Richardson, operations sergeant major, salutes a wreath to honor World War II veterans during the official ceremony of the 78th year commemoration of Operation Market Garden at Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, Sept. 18, 2022. As the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) commemorate Market Garden 78, the 101st will continue to remain committed to collective defense and cooperative security alongside European allies and partners.

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

DA-SC-86-10703. Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Cantu, right, 422d Security Forces Squadron flight member, shouts commands during a 9/11 retreat ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Sep. 9, 2022. Airmen and guests participated in the ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

120505-N-XX082-269 EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (May 5, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert renders a salute to honor fallen EOD technicians at the EOD 43rd Annual Memorial Service at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex. The names of eighteen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines were added to the EOD Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, bringing the total to 287 names of service members who have sacrificed all in the name of honor to country and service.

050624-A-4928M-076. Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Northeast

The Commandant of Marine Corps, General David H. Berger, salutes at a private ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War.

020305-F-6701P-013. Subject Operation/Series: ANACONDA Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard perform an interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Sept. 14, 2022. The ceremony honored two of the first Thunderbirds pilots, Lt. Gen. Charles Pattillo and Maj. Gen. Bill Pattillo.

Soldiers from various armed forces during the final roll call at the Federal Ministry of Defence to pay tribute to the Bundeswehr's deployment in Mali

Europe, England, London. Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Royal Air Force Guard. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators.

Feldjaeger Germany military police, Barnim-Kaserne barracks, Strausberg, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Italian air force and U.S. Air Force honor guard members assigned to Aviano Air Base, Italy, present the colors during the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. During the festival, a memorial ceremony, various entertainment and sports tournaments were held between teams from the 31st Fighter Wing, Italian Air Force, Roveredo Municipality, and Pordenone Fire Department.

040727-F-6340W-171. Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Soldiers, and French citizens carry wreaths to the 4 Braves monument, during the Four Braves 90th Infantry Division 78th Commemoration Ceremony, at Monument des 4 Braves, Periers, Normandie, France. The monument was dedicated to the Soldiers of the 90th U.S. Inf. Div., who fought in July, 1944 for the liberation of Periers.

LT. COL. Fash, a Protestant chaplain, receives the flag from SENIOR AIRMAN Hawkins during a funeral ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery. Fash will present the flag to the family of the deceased. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

France, Brittany, Saint-Malo on 2022-08-17. On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Saint-Malo, Caroline Cayeux, Minister in charge of Territorial Collectivities, co-presides the commemorative ceremony and inaugurates the fire control post of the City of Alet, restored thanks to the Heritage Foundation. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.France, Bretagne, Saint-Malo le 2022-08-17. A loccasion du 78eme anniversaire de la liberation de Saint-Malo, Caroline Cayeux, ministre deleguee chargee des Collectivites territoriales, co-preside la ceremonie commemorative et inaugure le poste directeur de tir de la Cite dAlet restaure grace a la Fondation du patrimoine. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Brig. David Pack (center), British liaison and deputy commanding general of plans for the 82nd Airborne Division, stands in attendance during the Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities, "Little Union Day," observance in Constanta, Romania, Jan. 24, 2024. Little Union Day is a public holiday celebrated in Romania every Jan. 24 to commemorate the unification of the Romanian Principalities (Moldavia and Wallachia). This jointly observed event strengthened partnerships amongst the local Romanian population with the U.S. and multinational presence in Romania.

Europe, Latvia, Riga. Freedom Monument, Brivibas Piemineklis. The changing of the guard

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael C. May, the state command chief for the Indiana Air National Guard, stands at ease during a retreat ceremony at Hulman Field Air National Guard Base, Ind., Sept. 10, 2022. Retreat ceremonies are held to represent two things: signifying the end of the official duty day and paying respect to the flag and everything for which it stands.

BANGKOK (June 7, 2022) - Thai military leaders salute as Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, as he arrives in Bangkok. Aquilino is in Thailand meeting with regional leaders to strengthen the U.S. Thailand relationship and reaffirm the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Basic cadets from the Class of 2027 arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing (I-Day), on June 28, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colo. I-Day marks the start of their journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry prepares to present U.S. medals to members of New Zealand�s armed forces who served alongside American troops, during a visit to the Hall of Memories at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park at Anzac Square in Wellington, New Zealand, on November 13, 2016.

MAJ Zipp issues instructions to marching unit escorts during the preparation for the start of the parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps veterans render a salute during the 39th Annual Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2022. The memorial observance is held annually on Oct. 23 to remember the lives lost due to the terrorist attacks at U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada.

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

The guest of honor the Honorable William L. LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquistion and Sustainment, left, Mrs. Dee Reardon, Assistant Duty Commandant Installation an Logistics, middle, Col. Robert A. Sucher, Commanding Officer, right, stand for honors during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 27, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Mrs. Dee Reardon, Assistant Deputy Commandant Installation an Logistics, and the guest of honor was the Honorable William L. LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquistion and Sustainment.

French Armed Forces, armed with FAMAS F1 assault rifles, participate in the Memorial Day ceremony at the LaFayette Escadrille Monument in Paris, France. Base: Paris Country: France (FRA)

Homecoming parade of cadets at West Point Military Academy, New York

U.S. Army Spc. Erie Liang, a clarinet player assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band, plays during a dress rehearsal of the Lithuania Military Tattoo at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 26, 2022. The Big Red One Band is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly performing alongside nine other NATO ally bands during a historical, inaugural military tattoo hosted by Lithuanian Armed Forces.

971003-F-0024F-011. Base: Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S. Army Col. Theodore W. Kleisner, left, Commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, presents a Paratrooper with an award during his retirement ceremony on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 26, 2022. The purpose of the retirement ceremony was to honor and recognize the careers of retiring Paratroopers in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Members of the delegation from China are presented with gifts during their tour of naval installations. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-86-10699. Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL)

Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, as the ship ports in Portsmouth, England on Nov. 14, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment 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.

Representatives of the American and British Embassies, Veterans, Soldiers, Local and Foreign dignitaries lay wreathes during a memorial service on Sept. 11, 2022, at Veghel, Netherlands. 101st Airborne Division (AASLT) units honor World War II Veterans and the people of Holland by participating in Operation Market Garden 78 commemorations in and around Eindhoven, Netherlands. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Malcolm Cohens-Ashley, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs.)

Major General Kenneth L. Privratsky (left) and Colonel John A. Compisi (center) participate in closing ceremonies for Oakland Army Base, California. The ceremony took place at the Gibraltar Hall Flagpole. Base: Oakland Army Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: .... Complete Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United St

221014-N-DK722-1011 NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DEVESELU, Romania (Oct. 14, 2022) The Romanian Military Band parades during a U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania (USAAMDSRO) change of command ceremony on Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania, Oct. 14, 2022. AAMDS is under the operational control of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe, based in Naples, Italy, and is part of the European Phased Adapted Approach (EPAA), which protects European NATO allies and U.S. deployed forces in the region.

During US Marine Corps (USMC) 2nd Marine Divisions Mass Reenlistment, Marines stand in formation as 2nd Marine Division Commanding General (CG), Major General (MGEN) Stephen Johnson applies the oath, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. (Substandard image). Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal Guard at Prague Castle Prague, Czech Republic - March 20, 2017: A royal guard on his duty at Prague Castle Copyright: xZoonar.com/OliverxFoerstnerx 13827894

An armed forces full honor arrival ceremony for Indonesian President Suharto takes place on the south lawn of the White House. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

100531-F-7859S-001Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James A. Roy, center, presents a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. Monday. Chief Roy is flanked by Dan Derrow of the Air Force Sergeant's Association and Jim Lauducci of the Air Force Association.(Air Force

U.S. Air Force Colonels Kirsten Aguilar and David Wilson share a laugh during the 673d Air Base Wing and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, change of command ceremony at Heritage Park on JBER, June 28, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Kirsten G. Aguilar turned over command to Air Force Col. David J. Wilson as Air Force Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm, commander Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Region, Alaskan Command, and 11th Air Force, officiated before gathered family members, distinguished guests and military personnel.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jason Ulven, chaplain from 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, delivers a prayer at a ceremony at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War.

U.S. Marines with 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, and members of the Northern Army, Japan Self- Defense Force, participate in the closing ceremony for exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

DF-ST-88-08723. Base: Ramstein Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

020326-F-9032T-007. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

220704-N-QA919-1240 BREST, France (July 04, 2022) From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ed Norris, Marine Defense Attaché for U.S. Embassy France, Col. Paul C. Merida, commanding officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Capt. Tom Foster, commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Jean-Philippe Setbon Sub-Prefect for Brest, French Navy Vice Adm. Olivier Lebas, commander of the Atlantic Maritime Prefect, Elizabeth Webster, U.S. Consul for Western France, and Jean-Charles Larsonneur, Member of Parliament participate in an Independence Day Ceremony with French Navy Sailors, Veterans and civilians in Brest, France, July 4, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sutton Rosencrantz, a machine gunner with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division re-enlists following a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments.

A group of British and Dutch musicians march for a parade during the anniversary of Operation Market Garden at the Robert Frost Bridge, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 16, 2022. These European citizen remember the sacrifice from the 1st British Parachute Regiment and honor the ones who lost their lives liberating the Netherlands during World War II.

Monument commemorating the Falkland war Islas Malvinas on the Plaza San Martin Square, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

World War II Veterans and representatives of those who could not be in attendance receive a challenge coin at the Eternal Heroes Monument in Normandy, France, June 2, 2022. World War II Veterans and representatives of the 82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Divisions (Air Assault) came to honor fallen Paratroopers who liberated Ravenoville in June of 1944.

Carrying their own colors, representatives of Partner Nations render honors to the Honorable Dr. William Perry, US Secretary of Defense, GEN. John J. Sheehan, Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic and Commander in CHIEF, US Atlantic Command; and, LT. GEN. Charles E. Wilhelm, Commander, Marine Forces Atlantic, during the closing ceremony. This United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic under the Partnership for Peace program, provided combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops were Albania, .... Complete Scene Caption: Carrying their own colors, representatives of Partner Nations render honors to the Honorable Dr. William Perry, US Secretary of Defense, Gen. John J. Sheehan, Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic and Commander in Chief, US Atlantic Command; and, Lt. Gen. Charles E. Wilhelm, C

Personnel of the 1606th Air Base Wing (ABW), pass in review during BGEN Jack Sheppard's change of command ceremony. Sheppard and his wife are looking on from the reviewing stand. Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

(From left to right) Morten Bødskov, minister of defence, Denmark, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Christopher Norrie, commanding general, 7th Training Command walk through the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 31, 2022. While at ANC, Bødskov participated in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (April 24, 2014) Vice Adm. John Miller, foreground, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, salutes after placing a wreath in front of a memorial during the USS Firebolt (PC 10) 10-year remembrance ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. The memorial service is for Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli, 27, of Monroe, N.Y., Signalman 2nd Class Christopher E. Watts, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Coast Guardsman Damage Controlman 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Smithtown. N.Y., who were killed during a Maritime Interception Operation, when the dhow they were intercepting self-detonated in the northern Arabian Gulf.

Toronto, Canada. September 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96. File photo: Queen Elizabeth II attends an honour guard ceremony in Toronto during the Royal Visit on July 6, 2010.

BOSTON (Sept. 27, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, participate in a musket drill during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach the selectees a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship.USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British ca

Italian service members with Banda Artiglieria Controaerei perform during the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno in Nettuno, Italy, on Jan. 24, 2024. The Sicily-Rome American Cemetery hosted the ceremony to commemorate Operation Shingle, the codename for the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno. The ceremony honored the service members who fought and died in the vicinity during World War II.

Members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame listen to speakers during the opening of the Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The new facility includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and looks back to the pioneering efforts of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. It sets the stage by providing the background and context for space exploration and the legendary men and women who pioneered the nation's journey into space.

Command Sergeant Major Reese W. Teakell, incoming Command Sgt. Maj., addresses the audience during the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, September 1, 2022.

Rabbi Yechezkel Mandelbaum, left, Rabbi of Kingston, Surbiton and District United Synagogue, Reverend Andy Latifa, center, Senior Chaplain Army Training Center Pirbright, and Chaplain Maj. Myung Cho, 501st Combat Support Wing deputy wing chaplain, stand for the playing of the U.S. national anthem at a Memorial Day ceremony at the Brookwood American Military Cemetery, England, May 29, 2022. Memorial Day provides us a solemn opportunity to remember our fallen brothers and sisters in arms, reflect upon their courageous sacrifice, and show gratitude for the freedom they gave their lives to defend. It also affords us the opportunity to pay homage to those families who lost their loved ones in service to the Nation-and continue to feel the full weight of that sacrifice today.

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