Ceremonial Military Events

Vintage photographs featuring military ceremonies and personnel in uniform from the mid-20th century, highlighting tradition and honor.

LTC David Roeder greets people upon arrival after being released as an Iranian hostage. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine detachment participates in the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY's (BB-62). Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LTC David Roeder greets people upon arrival after being released as an Iranian hostage. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Paratroop Training in Britain, October 1942 Head and shoulders portrait of a paratrooper.

Brigadier General J. E. Taylor Jr., Commander of the 10th Air Force (AFRES), arrives at Volk Field during Air Force Reserve Operation REDOUBT, PHASE III. Subject Operation/Series: REDOUBT, PHASE III Base: Volk Field State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Damage control personnel monitor sound-powered telephones at their stations in damage control central during a general quarters drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The drill is taking place during FLEET EX '90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

021213-F-9528H-007. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

Trip to North Carolina: Visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. President John F. Kennedy visits 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (L u2013 R): Air Force Aide to the President Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; unidentified man (mostly hidden); Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Lyman Lemnitzer; Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell Gilpatric; Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara; General George H. Decker, Chief of Staff of the United States Army; President Kennedy (wearing sunglasses); Elvis Jacob Stahr, Jr., Secretary of the Army; Secretary of the Navy, John Connally (sitting behind); unidentified man. Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

DM-ST-88-07707. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY)

SGT Goroza peels an onion for a meal being prepared during exercise Team Spirit '82. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: Kimhae Air Base Country: Korea

Secretary of Defense William H. Cohen speaks with US Navy Rear Admiral Charles W. Moore, Jr., Commander, Independence Battle Group, shortly after arriving onboard the Yokosuka-based aircraft carrier INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). During his visit to the Independence, he addressed the crew and announced that the Indpendence Battle Group would relieve the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Battle Group (not shown) in the Persian Gulf. Base: USS Independence (CV 62)

Air Force Military Training School (Limos) excert with weapon Uzi.

On the set, Steven Spielberg with Adam Goldberg, Tom Hanks and Tom Sizemore , Saving Private Ryan , 1998 directed by Steven Spielberg Dreamworks LLC ,Paramount Pictures

The Royal Navy, November 1943 A naval gunner wearing anti-flash hood and gloves, holding a 4 inch shell.

Marching band at reenactment of Paul Revere's ride, Somerville, Massachusetts , Historical reenactments, Clothing & dress, Holidays, Patriots' Day. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

DF-ST-86-09205. Base: Raaf Williamtown Country: Australia (AUS)

A Marine recruit receives an eye examination during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Instruction In Navigation.

Several U.S. Navy officers of Mobile Inshore Underseas Warfare Unit 1519 discuss plans during inshore undersea warfare operations. State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-ST-87-00765. Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA IX Base: Hokkaido Country: Japan (JPN)

DF-ST-89-01807. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Bruce Wright, at podium, brief members of the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron on the first daylight attack of Operation Desert Storm.

Original Film Title: PATHS OF GLORY. English Title: PATHS OF GLORY. Film Director: STANLEY KUBRICK. Year: 1957. Stars: KIRK DOUGLAS.

A stretcher borne, injured Afghanistani refugee is carried onto the C-141 Starlifter for transport to the United States for further treatment of his war inflicted injuries. Afghanistani refugees were treated under the auspices of the McCullen amendment, which allows DoD to make available non-combative goods for humanitarian projects. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A medical crew attends to former prisoner of war CAPT. Williams Andrews, a U.S. Air Force pilot, on the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) after his release by the Iraqi government during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Usns Mercy(T-AH 19) Country: Persian Gulf

981106-F-4116M-510. Base: Panmunjom State: Demilitarized Zone Country: Korea

Wing Commander Guy Gibson, Vc, Dso and Bar, Dfc and Bar, Commander of 617 Squadron (dambusters) at Scampton, Lincolnshire, 22 July 1943 Wing Commander Guy Gibson with members of his crew. Left to right: Wing Commander Guy Gibson, VC, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar; Pilot Officer P M Spafford, bomb aimer; Flight Lieutenant R E G Hutchinson, wireless operator; Pilot Officer G A Deering and Flying Officer H T Taerum, gunners.

DF-ST-88-06840. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET TITAN Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Czech. Republic, , Prague, Guard on duty at castle

These group of future Air Force recruiters who are attending the technical school at Lackland AFB, Texas, cheer "Boy, am I enthusiastic!" on the hour, every hour. From AIRMAN Magazine's December 1994 issue article "Aiming Higher". Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-SC-89-07026. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Marines with American Flag and camera in hand strain to take photographs of their Commander in CHIEF as he visits the former American Embassy Compound. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

U.S. Air Force personnel carry over 90 pets flown from Saudi Arabia to Charleston International Airport. The animals were transported to an air conditioned holding facility where Air Force veterinarians inspected them. The owners picked up their pet from this facility. Some of the pets were sent home via connecting flights the next day. The pets are property of United States Department of Defense, military, and civilian personnel relocated after the terrorist bombing in Saudi Arabia. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air Force honor guards march out of the cemetery after the funeral of GEN Omar Bradley. Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Transport by ambulance from the exercise injured from the German Gibraltar Kaserne to the station in the context of 'Combi Care' exercise.

General Edwin Walker (left) with Col. William Kuhn outside Central High School, Little Rock. Sept. 25, 1957. They commanded the 327th Airborne Battle Group, enforcing racial integration. Walker was known for his right wing politics, and resigned his commission in 1961. October 1962, Walker was arrested for leading riots at University of Mississippi protesting admittance of a black student, James Meredith. (BSLOC_2014_13_126)

060215-N-2510L-003. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NAS Oceana

220610-N-XB010-1001 SASEBO, Japan (June 6, 2022) Captain Kelly T. Fletcher arrives at the Amphibious Squadron 11 change-of-command ceremony aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). Amphibious Squadron 11 is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Steelworker SEAMAN Apprentice (SWSA) Casey Kisser of Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 40, Naval Air Station Sigonella cuts a new pipe rack. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

DM-ST-86-05502. Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-04325. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crew member aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) calibrates longitude with the aid of a sextant during FLEET EX-1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX-1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Lieutenant Steve Weingart, center, the damage control assistant aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), coordinates damage control efforts from damage control central during a general quarters drill. Beside him is Hull Technician 2nd Class Jim Mason, the enlisted damage control assistant. The drill is taking place during FLEET EX '90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

On Board Hm Submarine Tribune, 1942 Stokers playing cards on board HMS TRIBUNE.

10/9/1998 - North Korean soldiers carry a casket that will be passed across the Military Demarkation Line (MDL) to the U.N. Command Honor Guard soldiers during a repatriation ceremony.

DF-ST-87-08050. Base: Quincy State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT. Thomas McC. Murdoch, second from left, talks with Rear Adm. John F. Shaw, center, chief of staff to the supreme allied commander, Atlantic, as they wait with the crowd gathered on the pier to welcome the five amphibious ships that are returning to Little Creek today following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Lead Pilot In 8Th Air Force Giving Bombardiers 'Pointers' On Landmarks. England.

DF-ST-85-12457. Country: Philippines (PHL)

Airmen process through mobility line before their departure to Australia for Exercise Sandgroper '82. The airmen are members of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. Subject Operation/Series: SANDGROPER '82 Base: Pearce Royal Australian Afb Country: Australia (AUS)

Airmen assist LTC Bob Crowder, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, put on his high-pressure suit. LTC Crowder will fly an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft which will be refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft during testing. Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fascist young falageists in Spain

A fire fighting party stands by as crewman use a crane to pull an F-4 Phantom aircraft away from the edge of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA's (CV 66) flight deck. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Deployed U.S. military personnel attend a Protestant service conducted by Chaplain (1ST LT.) Michael Heuer during exercise Shadow Hawk '87, as phase of Bright Star '87. The U.S. Central Command exercise represents a Joint Chiefs of STAFF effort to evaluat. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '87 Base: Azraq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR)

President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, are piped aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as the ship's commanding officer stands ready to greet them. The president and his wife are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

Comedian Jay Leno, right, signs autographs before a performance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2), which is docked at the Administrative Support Unit (ASU), Bahrain. Leno is in the region to entertain U.S. troops participating in Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

A student in the Balboa High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Course (JROTC) prepares to post the colors during graduation. Base: Balboa Country: Panama (PAN)

Sailors aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) try to keep warm after a sudden rainstorm passed over the ship during an underway replenishment with the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1). The ships are in the gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

DF-SC-89-10733. Base: Unknown

MSGT Wayne L. Fisk speaks with Dr. Louis Cosentino in the press room at the Williams Hotel. Fisk and Cosentino have been selected as one of the 10 Outstanding Young Men of the Year by the United States Jaycees. Base: Tulsa State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030820-M-7837W-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A Soviet inspector reviews a checklist as his team goes through a weapons storage area to verify NATO compliance with the terms of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Base: Raf Greenham Common Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Second LT. John Alston (right), speaks with Lear Siegler Inc. employee Russell Hitchcock about a malfunctioning component of a fighter-bomber flight simulator. Alston works in the Flight Control Development Laboratory, Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Flight Control Division, Air Force Systems Command. Base: Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sergeant (SGT) in white shirt with epaulettes.

Army Presidential Flight crew portrait photo. Lieutenant Colonel Jack J. Tinnin, Jr., of the United States Army Presidential Flight crew (Executive Flight Detachment), sits at his desk. Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Four release POWs (Left to Right) U.S. Army MAJ Albert Edwin Carlson, (Captured 7 Apr 72), U.S. Army CPT Johnnie L. Ray (Captured 8 Apr 72) U.S. Army CPT Mark A. Smith (Captured 7 Apr 72), (behind CPT Smith) U.S. Army MAJ Raymond C. Schrump, (Captured 23 May 68) and U.S. Army CPT George K. Wanat Jr. (Captured 30 Apr 72), after their release by the Viet Cong to the American military. They are five of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam

LT. GEN. John Jumper (2nd from left), 9th AF commander, questions MAJ. Kurt Fox, 23rd Communications Squadron Commander, about communications equipment as Brig. GEN. James Sandstrom (left), 23rd Wing Commander, looks on. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

THE AUSCHWITZ REPORT (2021), directed by PETER BEBJAK.

Cuba, Havana, Man In Military Uniform Putting On White Gloves

A Romanian soldier wears a 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS) patch given to him by SSGT George Carling, a C-130 Hercules aircraft flight engineer with the 37th TAS. Carling's aircraft has just completed delivery of medical supplies from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center in Pirmasens, West Germany. Provided by the 7th Medical Command, the supplies are part of a relief effort for citizens of the revolt-torn country. Base: Burcharest Country: Romania(ROM)

DA-SC-86-09010. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Kazakhstan Army personnel put the final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. 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 approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating .... Complete Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Army personnel put the final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exe

Medical personnel coordinate information at a scheduling station aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) while the vessel is deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

DF-ST-90-04076. Subject Operation/Series: COMMANDO WEST 89-1 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA)

Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 ñ 5 April 1964) was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign, which made him and his father Arthur MacArthur, Jr., the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of G

Work environment in steam locomotive

1960S Smiling Young Man Soldier Wearing Army Uniform Talking On Telephone

Soldiers at attention at Veterans Day service, Tomb of the UnKnown Soldier,Washington,DC

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A mud-spattered recruit uses his M16A1 rifle as a hand-to-hand combat weapon during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CPT Connie Engel receives her diploma during the graduating ceremony for her undergraduate pilot training class. She is part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course. Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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