Ceremonial Military Events

Visuals showcasing military personnel in ceremonial attire during formal events, parades, and honor guard ceremonies across various nations.

The Argentine military band of the Mounted Grenadiers in Buenos Aires. The regiment is responsible for Presidential security and fulfills ceremonial protocol functions.

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during 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 Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsore

Guard in front of Schinkel's Neue Wache, shortly after the fall of the wall, 1990, Berlin, Germany, Europe

The Argentine military band of the Mounted Grenadiers in Buenos Aires. The regiment is responsible for Presidential security and fulfills ceremonial protocol functions.

Guard of honour at the Institut National de France, Paris, France, Europe

Delegations with troop flags from various parts of the German Army at the German Field Army handover roll call at Nymphenburg Palace, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

National Day Luxembourg, celebration of the Grand Duke s birthday, military parade with luxembourgish army, police, fire department, rescue service and armed forced, Luxembourg city, 23.06.2024 National Day Luxembourg, celebration of the Grand Duke s birthday, military parade with luxembourgish army, police, fire department, rescue service and armed forced, Luxembourg city, 23.06.2024 Copyright: xZoonar.com/BeritxKesslerx 21834192

Khabarovsk, Russia - Jun 02, 2019: International festival of military bands The Amur waves . Military music bands marching through the empty streets of the city of Khabarovsk. Russia. Copyright: xZoonar.com/DmitriixRudx 13925698

Soldiers from the Bundeswehr Guard Battalion, photographed during a reception with military honours in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, 13.03.2024

Carabineros (police) Honor Guard at the Palacio de la Moneda Presidential Palace, Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile

aufgenommen im Rahmen eines Empfangs mit militaerischen Ehren in Berlin, 23.08.2024. Berlin Deutschland *** taken during a reception with military honors in Berlin, 23 08 2024 Berlin Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertner/photothek.dex

Madrid, 04/03/2013. The lavish Solemn Relay of the Royal Guard becomes one of the main tourist attractions of the capital.

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo prepares for meeting with Chairman Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea on October 7, 2018.

German soldiers reported with the assault rifle G3, Germany, Europe

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

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

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Romania, Transylvania, Brasov, Piata Sfatului Square, men dressed like medieval soldiers

military parade in the salzillos procession

Wachbataillon (Guard battalion) of the German Bundeswehr, airport Cologne-Bonn, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines, carrying Simonov 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles with bayonets affixed, during 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, .... Complete Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines, carrying Simonov 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles with bayonets affixed, during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-n

China, Beijing. Military Soldiers In Formation

Greece, Athens. Three of Parliamentary guard in dress uniform at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Bulgarian National Guard soldiers, assigned to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense, perform drill and ceremony for the attendants at the opening ceremony of the HEMUS International Defense Equipment and Services Exhibition at International Fair Plovdiv, Bulgaria, June 1, 2022. The U.S. Armys participation in HEMUS 2022 allows the development of security cooperation and strategic engagement to advance modernization and interoperability with the other U.S. agencies, allies and foreign partners. Bulgaria is a steadfast and gracious host, and the U.S. is honored to continue our long-term cooperation through engagements such as bilateral exchanges to improve partnership.

U.S. President John F. Kennedy observing moment of silence at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Victor Emmanuel Monument, Rome, Italy, Robert Knudsen, White House Photographs, July 1, 1963

Men in Russian uniforms walk to the Russian memorial in Treptower Park in Berlin on the 74th anniversary of the victory of Russia over Germany, 09.05.2019

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Evzone, Greek guards during the changing of the guard ceremony, Syntagma Square, Parliament Buildings, Athens, Greece, Europe

Parade commemorating the liberation of Odessa from the Nazis, Odessa, Ukraine, Europe

Polish senior leaders standby before U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly alongside Polish Air Force F-16s over the Westerplatte Monument in Gdańsk, Poland during a ceremony to commemorate the beginning of World War II on Sept. 1, 1939. Westerplatte honors the courage and patriotism of those who resisted the German invasion 83 years ago. Today, Poland is one of the U.S.s strongest Allies and we share a commitment to freedom and stability throughout the European theater. (Polish Air Force photo by Kapral Wojciech Król, Operational Center of the Ministry of National Defence)

Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and 2nd Brigade Combat Team attend Holy Mass and 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.)

Parade in front of the Prince's Palace, National Fete du Prince, Principality of Monaco

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Poland, Warsaw, Soldiers marching in Pilsudski Square

The Commander in Chiefs Guard, the US Army 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard) march down Pennsylvania Avenue. The Inaugural Parade, Washington, DC, 20 January 1997. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Part of the deposition, here soldiers of the UNIFIL detachment 44 armored infantrybataljon Johan Willem Friso, is drawn up at the Palace on Dam Square on the occasion of the inauguration of H.M. Queen Beatrix in Amsterdam.

Wachbataillon (Guard battalion) of the German Bundeswehr, airport Cologne-Bonn, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

The GURKHA REGIMENT parades during the RATO MACHENDRANATH FESTIVAL - PATTAN, NEPAL

Military performance under Hungarian flags in Heroes Square. Budapest, Hungary, Europe

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

Stefanie De Meulemeester, right, and Tom Olaerts, guest singers, perform alongside military bands during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Mons, Belgium, May 31, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.

FRA - POLITIQUE - CYBERDEFENSE - Florence Parly, ministre des Armées, à RennesFlorence Parly, ministre des Armées, se rend jeudi 3 octobre 2019 au quartier Stéphant à Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande ( 35 ), où elle inaugurere le premier btiment du Commandement de la cyberdéfense ( COMCYBER ), spécifiquement conçu pour répondre aux besoins techniques et opérationnels du COMCYBER et accueillir ses différentes unités.FRA - POLITICS - CYBERDEFENSE - Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, in RennesFlorence Parly, Minister of the French Armed Forces, will visit the Stéphant district in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande ( 35) on Thursday, October 3, 2019, where she will inaugurate the first building of the Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER), specifically designed to meet the technical and operational needs of the COMCYBER and accommodate its various units.

The traditional changing of the guard of the Evzones in front of the Greek Parliament in the Greek capital Athens, Greece

Changing of the guard at Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece.

011019-F-7203T-005. Complete Scene Caption: A squad of German Army Soldiers pictured during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, held during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Alamein Country: Egypt (EGY)

Changing of the royal guard at noon in front of the Prince's Palace, Principality of Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Europe

ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 20, 2010: Changing of the presidential guard Evzones in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier near Greek Parliament, Syntagma square, Athenes, Greece

Madrid, 03/04/2020. Report on the change of the Royal Guard in the Royal Palace. Barracks of HM the Queen, in El Pardo. Photo: Matías Nieto. ARCHDC.

Europe, Russia, Moscow, Alexander Garden, Kremlin Wall. unknown soldier flame. soldiers

Russia, Moscow, Kremlin, Alexandrovsky Garden area. Unknown Soldier Memorial guarded by the Presidential Regiment soldiers, changing of the guard. (Editorial Usage Only)

PARIS (Jan. 24, 2024) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Chief of the French Navy Adm. Nicolas Vaujour participate in a full honors ceremony at the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, Jan. 24. Franchetti traveled to France for the Paris Naval Conference, where she discussed the importance of maritime security and interoperability, and the evolving role of the carrier strike group.

U.S. military personnel carry a giant flag as they take part in a parade sponsored by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. The event is part of observances commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Waikiki State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets cheer on the academys football team, October 1st, 2022, at USAFA Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The falcons played the U.S. Naval Academy, beating them 13-10.

Srinagar. 25th June 2021. The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre, showcased its latest batch of passing out young soldiers from the UT of J&K. A total of 514 young soldiers were attested today after completing one year of strenuous training, at a glittering parade at the Bana Singh Parade Ground of JAK LI Regimental centre.

The traditional changing of the guard of the Evzones in front of the Greek Parliament in the Greek capital Athens, Greece

Poland, Mazovia Province, Warsaw. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Pilsudski Square in Warsaw.

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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Fleet Air Wing 31 present unit flags during the New Years first flight ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 5, 2024. The JMSDF New Years flight is typically held at the beginning of January, and this years flight showcased the US-2s capabilities, as well as Fleet Air Wing 31s ability to swiftly and successfully conduct search and rescue missions. This is the first time in 9 years the event has been held at Iwakuni.

Royal guard at Amalienborg Royal Residence in Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia Copyright: xAngeloxD Silva/DinodiaxPhotox

Cdr. Douglas Kennedy, chief staff officer at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Sasebo City representatives and local Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) leaders participate in an opening ceremony for the Sasebo JSDF Parade in Sasebo, Japan Nov. 5, 2022. The parade is held annually through downtown Sasebo to commemorate Self-Defense Forces Day and to recognize local JSDF units and their host citys support.

Brig. David Pack, British liaison and deputy commanding general of plans for the 82nd Airborne Division, salutes 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 strengthens partnerships amongst the local Romanian population with the U.S. and multinational presence in Romania.

Two Dutch Paratroopers lay a wreath during a ceremony for 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.

Russia, Moscow, Kremlin, Alexandrovsky Garden area. Unknown Soldier Memorial guarded by the Presidential Regiment soldiers, changing of the guard. (Editorial Usage Only)

Preparating for the National Day parade on 14 th july at Champs Elysees in Paris,France,Europe

Soldiers at Ala_Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

A ceremonial guard stands outside the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkey

Inaugural parade, fisheye view of the USMC band in front of Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Guard in front of Prague Castle, Hradcany square, Hradcany castle district, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

The victory square and the big memorial commemorating the great patriotic war. The capital Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (Editorial Use Only)

Changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece.

The Central Band Polish Armed Forces perform during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Mons, Belgium, May 31, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.

Soldier guarding the Casa Rosada, presidential palace on the eastern side of the Plaza de Mayo Square, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

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

GUARDS at the entry to the FIRST COURTYARD of PRAGUE CASTLE in the HRADCANY DISTRICT - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Madrid, 05/05/2018. Changing of the guard at the Royal Palace. Photo: Maya Balanya. Archdc.

110114-N-6320L-111 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2011) Republic of Korea sailors wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) gets underway. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

OSLO (Sept. 16, 2022) Chief Musician James Anderson, from Greensboro, N.C., speaks to member of the Norwegian Army before a United States Navy Band performance at a parade in downtown Oslo, Norway. The Navy Band participated in the 2022 Norway Military Tattoo, performing alongside units from Norway, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, France and the United Kingdom.

A U.S. Navy color guard and drill team performs at the foot of Broadway pier during "Finest City Week.". Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

France, North-Central France, Nogent-sur-Seine, bicentenary of the French Campaign, close up on a Grognard soldier

Changing of the Guard, Athens, Greece

Changing of the guard of the princely guard at 12 o'clock in front of the princely palace, Principality of Monaco, soldiers stand in formation during a changing of the guard in front of a palace, Monte Carlo, Cote d'Azur

The Bundeswehr Staff Band marches in for the final roll call of the Bundeswehr missions MINUSMA and EUTM Mali at the Federal Ministry of Defence in Berlin, 22.02.2024

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John V. Meyer III, commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and U.S. Soldiers honor the "Big Red One" Soldiers who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day at the 1st Infantry Division Monument in Colleville-Sur-Mer, France, June 5, 2022. This year, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commemorates the 78th anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing in history, and highlights the U.S.' steadfast commitment to European allies and partners.

Oman, Muscat, Ruwi. Sultan's Armed Forces Museum at the Bayt al, Falaj House, Museum Display of Traditional Military

ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 20, 2010: Changing of the presidential guard Evzones in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier near Greek Parliament, Syntagma square, Athenes, Greece

Spanish policeman at Easter week procession . Malaga. Spain.

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WIESBADEN, Germany -- Canadian Lt. Gen. Jocelyn (Joe) Paul, Commander Canadian Army, met with U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General, while visiting U.S. Army Europe and Africa headquarters, Feb. 14, 2023. The two leaders discussed NATOs collective defense and support to Ukraine.

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Police at the ceremonial changing of the guard in the Plaza de la Aduana, Old City, Ciudad Vieja, Cartagena, Colombia.

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A Soviet navy honor guard carries a wreath to the base of a war memorial. Directly behind the honor guard are Admiral Charles R. Larson, left, Commander in CHIEF, US Pacific Fleet, and Admiral Gennadi Khvatov, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet. Two US Navy ships, the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) are in the city for a four-day goodwill visit. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Athens Greece. Changing of the guard in Syntagma square in front of the Hellenic Parliament

Miners pay their respects on the Schlossplatz

Brig. David Pack (left), British liaison and deputy commanding general of plans for the 82nd Airborne Division, shakes hands with Romanian Navy Fleet Commander Rear Adm. Cornel-Eugen Cojocaru 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 strengthens partnerships amongst the local Romanian population with the U.S. and multinational presence in Romania.

ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 20, 2010: Supervising Corporal of the Change fixes presidential ceremonial guard Evzone costume in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier near Greek Parliament, Syntagma square, Athenes, Greece

Central Greece, Athens, Syntagma Square, Evzoni guard

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