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Ceremonial Military Events

Formal parades and ceremonies featuring military personnel in uniform, showcasing discipline and honor in various settings.

Honor guards at the U.S. Air Force
Honor guards at the U.S. Air Force
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The 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) horse-drawn caisson carries the coffin of LCDR James T. Ruffin to the burial site at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Office of the Deputy Administrator - September 11th Remembrance , Environmental Protection Agency
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Cadets applaud President Barack Obama's speech on Afghanistan at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in West Point, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2009.
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Members of the Italian armed forces stand in formation during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Rome by the 1ST Special Service Force during World War II. Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, the Director of the Air National Guard, leads a group of recruits as they take their Air Force Oath of Enlistment during the Memorial Day Parade in Chicago, Illinois, May 29, 2022. The oath of enlistment signifies the beginning of a service members career in the U.S. armed forces.
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The U.S. Air Force Presidential Honor Guard Drill Team in formation inside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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110723-N-S1773-122PORT HUENEME, Calif. (July 23, 2011) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, NMCB-5, NMCB-40 and the 31st Seabee Readiness Group stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Seabee Days 2011 at the Port Hueneme ceremonial grinder. The annual event is a two-day celebration honoring the men and women of the U.S. NavyÕs elite construction force.
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Navy personnel salute during a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery for LT. CMDR. Barry T. Cooke of Attack Squadron 36 (VA-36). Cooke and his bombardier/navigator, LT. Patrick K. Connor, were killed when their A-6E Intruder aircraft was shot down on February 2, 1991, during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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010330-F-0857S-510. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Veterans Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, 11:00AM. President John F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., walk towards their car following Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Also pictured: Administrator of the Veterans Administration (VA), General John S. Gleason; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Commanding General of the Military District of Washington, Major General Philip C. Wehle; President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Luther Skaggs, Jr.; White House Secret Service agent, Roy Kellerman.
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U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force New York march during the Veterans Day Parade 2022, Nov. 11, 2022. The Veterans Day Parade is observed annually by veterans, service members and local residents to give thanks and support for members of the armed forces.
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Overview of a showcase in the Marine Museum in Rotterdam.
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120629-N-BJ178-464CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (June 29, 2012) Members of the Silver Dolphins precision rifle drill team perform during the 2012 Sunset Parade hosted by USS Constitution from the ship's berth in the Charlestown Navy Yard as part of Boston Navy Week. Boston Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The eight-day long event commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and coalition ships from around the world.
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A U.S. Coast Guard usher participates in the 56th Presidential Inauguration rehearsal in Washington, D.C. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform provided military ceremonial support to the presidential inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington's 1789 inauguration. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Suzanne M. Day, U.S. Air Force/Released)
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Guests on the speaker's platform and audience members listen as Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger speaks at the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Among those seated on the platform are ADM Harry D. Train II, commander in chief, Atlantic Fleet and Supreme Allied Commander and Jane Weinberger, both front row left, and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., red tie. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Arc d'Triomphe, as seen before U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's participation in a commemoration of the seventieth anniversary of VE Day in Paris, France, on May 8, 2015.
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The Metropolitian Police Escort leads the Presidential Escort to the White House during the 1997 Presidential Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Trip to Western States: China Lake, California, (Naval Air Facility) NAF. President John F. Kennedy (center, at microphone) addresses pilots and sailors following weapons demonstrations at Naval Air Facility (NAF) China Lakes Naval Ordnance Test Station (NOTS) in China Lake, California; pilot in the High Performance External Gun (HIPEG) demonstration, Lieutenant David F. Callahan, Jr. (wearing orange jumpsuit and holding helmet), stands near center left. Those standing in group behind President Kennedy include: Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; Governor of California, Edmund G. Pat Brown; Senator Clair Engle (California); NOTS Technical Director, Dr. William B. McLean; Commanding Officer of NAF, Captain Jack W. Hough; White House Secret Service agent, Charlie Kunkel.
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020529-F-2295B-008. Base: US Air Force Academy State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Two columns of British Army Fox armored combat reconnaissance vehicles drive along 17th of June Street during the annual Allied Forces Day parade. The "Siegessaulte" (Victory Column) is in the background. Base: West Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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Confetti filters down on U.S. Navy band members as they perform during a ticker tape parade welcoming U.S. military personnel home from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DA-SC-88-03512. Base: Fort Belvoir State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Nurse officer candidates stand by prior to an inspection, part of a 6-week officer indoctrination course at the Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC). An overload of students at Newport, R.I. facilities resulted in the transfer of 81 nurses to Pensacola, despite the fact that Navy indoctrination training for nurses is not normally an NASC function. In addition to providing the basics of officer indoctrination, the command is providing the nurses with a better understanding of naval aviation in general. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Members of the New Orleans Navy Band play at the dedication of the static display of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft at the National Museum of Naval Aviation. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DESFILE MILITAR. DESFILE DE LA VICTORIA presidido por Francisco Franco. Madrid. España.
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040914-F-8970B-007. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Nazi athletes parade at Nuremburg circa 1936
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Motorcycle police in formation riding in Rose Parade, Pasadena, California
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Manila - Ambassador's Residence, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings
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DA-SC-86-08905. Base: Chunchon Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 9, 2022) - Sailors assigned to Navy Band Southwest and Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band march together in a performance during the Italian-American Heritage Parade as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2022, Oct. 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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Maxwell AFB, AL - Squadron Officer School students form the Air Force logo to commemorate the Air Force's 67th birthday Wednesday 17 Sep 2014. Illustration by Donna L. Burnett
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DD-ST-89-03821. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-87-08319. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Japanese policeman at the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo.
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New Orleans, Louisiana - Troops patrol the streets after Hurricane Katrina. (Editorial Usage Only)
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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held its graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2021 at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York, May 22, 2021. This year, 995 cadets graduated. Among them were 13 international cadets. The class includes 240 women, 148 African-Americans, 78 Asian/Pacific Islanders, 88 Hispanics and 10 Native Americans. There are 152 members who attended the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (130 men and 22 women). There are 49 class members who are prior service, four of those are combat veterans. In attendance were commencement speaker Secretary of Defense Retired Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, Acting Secretary of the Army John E. Whitley and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville.
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Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police motorcycle unit, on hand for annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Constitution Avenue
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Trip to Europe: Germany, Hanau: Arrival at Fliegerhorst Kaserne, address, and inspection of troops and equipment, 10:45AM. President John F. Kennedy's motorcade passes by troops and military equipment during an inspection at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, West Germany (Federal Republic). Blemishes throughout image are original to the negative.
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The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place during a dedication ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek. Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force Academy Cadets participate in the Parents' Weekend Parade at Stillman Field Sept. 2, 2022. The event is held over Labor Day weekend, providing Academy families an extended opportunity to reunite with their cadets and tour Academy facilities.
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Swearing-in ceremony for 184 female and 316 male police recruits for the North Rhine-Westphalia police force, class of 2007, in the Koeln Arena, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
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Salute To the Red Army, Royal Albert Hall, London, 21 February 1943 Nurses take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Military display of cavalry in Rome, Italy
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Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on visit to Independence National Historical Park and environs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he toured with his wife Patricia, aides, and Independence National Historical Park Deputy Superintendent Darla Sidles, and spoke with National Park Service staff, law enforcement personnel, and visitors