Ceremonial Military Events

Images depict vibrant ceremonies involving U.S. Marines and Navy personnel, highlighting patriotism and community engagement through color guard presentations.

United States military vehicle in a 4th of July parade in Cascade, Idaho, USA.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard present the colors during the opening ceremony of the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2022. The one mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines; finishing at Camp Miles where families were able to enjoy activities, entertainment, and games.

FREMANTLE, Australia (April 25, 2022) - American veterans now living in Perth stand in front of Sailors assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) in preparation to march in the Anzac Day parade held in Fremantle, Australia, April 25, 2022. Anzac Day is a day of remembrance for all Australian and New Zealand service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

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A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with Beirut Veterans of America holds an American flag while participating in the 27th Annual Onslow County Veterans Day parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and residents of Jacksonville and showed support for members of the armed forces.

United States military vehicle in a 4th of July parade in Cascade, Idaho, USA.

Army Staff Sgt. Luciano Yulfo, an armorer with the New York Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th Corps Support Battalion, offers water to those waiting for fuel provided by FEMA that was being distributed at the Staten Island Armory, Staten Island, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. The fuel, provided to those affected by Hurricane Sandy, was distributed at various armories throughout the New York and northern New Jersey areas.

U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band participate in a joint performance with the Guam Army National Guard 721st Army Band during the Guam 78th Liberation Day Parade in Hagåtña, Guam, July 21, 2022. The parade is a celebration of U.S. forces liberating Guam from Japanese Imperial Forces in 1944 during World War II. Throughout the month of July there are events and ceremonies held as part of Guams liberation month.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, place 13 flags during a memorial on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2022. The memorial was conducted in remembrance of the 13 service members who were killed last year during the 26 August 2021 bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

U.S. Airmen assigned to David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, walk in the Independence Day Parade in Fairfield, California, July 4, 2022. The parade highlighted the relationship between units at Travis AFB and the local community.

110515-A-DI382-038CRAZY HORSE, S.D. - Soldiers of the South Dakota Army National Guard's Color Guard prepare to post the American flag on May 15, 2011, during a welcome ceremony for the UH-72A "Lakota" Light Utility Helicopter held at the Crazy Horse Memorial near Custer, S.D. The ceremony was attended by members of both the National Guard and the Lakota Tribes who celebrated their diversity and unity during the all day event at the memorial. (South Dakota Army National Guard

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Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eduardo Pinales, Provost Marshal of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks with Jacksonville police officers during the Jacksonville National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a celebration of the partnership between the city of Jacksonville, MCB Camp Lejeune representatives and community partners, highlighting the support between the base, community services and public safety officials.

Private First Class Jose Rivera assists with traffic control at the Ualbany Covid-19 Drive-thru Test Site in support of the New York National Guards domestic operation in response to the coronavirus outbreak. (Air National Guard

Onlookers watch as children of a third-grade class march by during a Month of the Military Child parade at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 15, 2022. Each year, the Department of Defense joins national, state, and local governments, schools, and military-serving organizations to celebrate military children. This year marked the first time in two years the event was held on the installation due to COVID-19.

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne participated in the U.S. Park Police motorcycle procession

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers and local law enforcement watch protesters gathered in front of City Hall, Baltimore, April 30, 2015. The marchers shouted slogans calling for justice, equality and peace for fellow Baltimore residents. The Maryland National Guard was activated for the first time since 1968 to assist with peacekeeping operations while unrest continues in Baltimore.

U.S. Airmen with the 116th Security Forces Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, interact with a group of students during a recruiting event in Milledgeville, Georgia, Sept. 17, 2022. Georgia Air National Guard leaders, recruiters, and Airmen engaged with the community during the event prior to a Georgia Military College football game.

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Troopers with the 1st Squadron, 6th Calvary Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, participate in a boat parade in Michigan City, Indiana on August 6th, 2022. 1st Infantry Division soldiers worked in tandem with U.S. Army Chicago Recruiting Battalion to promote awareness of the Army at the Great Lakes Grand Prix speedboat race.

Airmen assigned to Travis Air Force Base, California, participate in the Solano County Torch Run at Travis AFB, June 21, 2022. The event brought together the 60th Security Forces Squadron and 18 local law enforcement agencies to host the torch run in support of the Special Olympics.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

LOS ANGELES (May 30, 2022) A Los Angeles Police Officer salutes the colors for a Memorial Day Ceremony during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022. Los Angeles Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's 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 Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Bongiovanni, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, leads teachers to The Confidence Course application at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. Educators Workshop provides the opportunity for teachers to experience and gain insight on some of the challenges recruits face during Marine Corps recruit training.

Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment White Currahee” were given the opportunity to represent the 3rd Brigade Combat Team and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during the funeral service of Jim Pee Wee” Martin at the Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio September 21, 2022.Martin was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, he fought on D-Day in Nazi occupied France; In addition to the invasion of Normandy, Martin also parachuted in Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands, and the Battle of the Bulge.At the age of 101 Martin passed away peacefully in his home on September 11, 2022. He was one of the last remaining Airborne "Toccoa Originals" of 1942.

Students from the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy participate in a graduation ceremony, May 27, 2022, Boise, Idaho. 119 cadets graduated from the academys 17th classbringing the total number of IDYCA graduates to 1,701, since the program began in 2014.

HONOLULU - Rolling Thunder, a collection of motorcyclists arrive at the National Cemetery of the Pacific in the Pu'owaina Crater, also known as the Punchbowl for a Vietnam Veteran and wreath laying ceremony on May 30 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Corey Hamby, recruiter at Recruiting Substation Lexington, Recruiting Station Columbia, attends a high school activation with Celebrate Freedom Foundation at White Knoll High School, Lexington, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. CFF is a veteran run Non-Profit Organization that conducts STEM based activations across South Carolina by bringing in Cobra helicopters, drones and Humvees and teaching students about the various functions of these vehicles.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 322nd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 27-28, 2022. Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, reviewed the ceremony.

Vincent Speranza salutes Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during the 78th Commemoration of the Battle of the Bulge parade in Bastogne, Belgium on December 10, 2022. Speranza is a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge and the Siege of Bastogne during the Winter of 1944.The commemoration is to honor those WWII veterans we remain forever indebted to who demonstrated the selfless service and sacrifice that characterizes the Greatest Generation in defense of global peace and security.

World War II reenactment of marching troops playing bagpipes of Great Britain at Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend and Reenactment in Reading, PA held June 18, 2008

Members of the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club raise a flag at the World War II memorial adjacent to Fort Jacksons Patton Field Sept. 8. The club members transported the flag that was flow during recover efforts at the World Trade Center in 2001 to the installation to fly during 9/11 remembrance events hosted by the 165th Infantry Brigade.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Miller, of the 129th Operations Support Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, interacts with the crowd while riding in a search and rescue tactical vehicle, Aug. 28, 2022, during the Silicon Valley Pride Parade in San Jose, California. The event is California Military Departments fourth Pride parade in 2022 and gives service members an opportunity to march in the communities they serve while also promoting diversity and inclusion.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan Brumback, a motor vehicle operator with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses with a NASCAR fan during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, May 29, 2022. The Marines participation at the Coca-Cola 600 provided an opportunity to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the Marines Corps to the public amid joint service support to the event.

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Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Soldiers Marching in United States Army Parade, Chicago, Illinois

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A Connecticut Army National Guard soldier holds up a welcome home sign for a 142nd Area Support Medical Company soldier at the Connecticut Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 8, 2022. Family and friends of service members deployed with the 142nd ASMC took to the tarmac and awaited the arrival of their loved ones returning from a nine month deployment to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bagley, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 commanding officer, briefs the young participants on their day before starting the Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps 247th birthday.

Airmen and families with the 90th Missile Wing participate in a ruck march, September, 9, 2022, at Trophy Park on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The 5k ruck march was part of a 9/11 ceremony to remember and honor first responders and victims of that day.

Service members stand together during a candlelight vigil at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2022. October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, while September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.

220911-N-AS200-5034 - POINT MUGU, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2022) - 500 motorcyclists participating in Ride to the Flags attend a 9/11 ceremony onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Point Mugu. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2D Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

Veterans march through Concord to honor fallen soldiers of all American Wars, Memorial Day, 2011, Concord, MA

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Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne participated in the U.S. Park Police motorcycle procession

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew Beevers, acting adjutant general of the California Military Department, right, waves from a search and rescue tactical vehicle, as California State Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Reece, left, walks alongside, Aug. 28, 2022, during the Silicon Valley Pride Parade in San Jose, California. The event is California Military Departments fourth Pride parade in 2022 and gives service members an opportunity to march in the communities they serve while also promoting diversity and inclusion.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. April Torres, a supply chain and material management specialist with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, Headquarters and Service Battalion, places a flag at a headstone on Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Virginia, May 27, 2022. The Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, opened in 2004 as a resting place for more than 12,750 veterans and their family members. Memorial Day was officially established by Congress as a national observance in 1971.

U.S. Air Force leaders with the Air Education and Training Command perform while marching during the Battle of Flowers Parade in downtown San Antonio, Texas, April 6, 2022. The Battle of Flowers Parade honors the heroes of the Alamo, Goliad and the Battle of San Jacinto. It is the founding event of Fiesta San Antonio and the only parade in the U.S. produced entirely by women, all of whom are volunteers.

221009-N-OC394-1130 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 9, 2022) U.S. Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsman, and local authorities participate in the 154th annual Italian Heritage Parade during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). 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 event, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

221104-N-UN585-1011NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 4, 2022) Capt. Gabriel M. Kelly, Commodore, Tactical Air Control Group ONE, center, speaks to Sailors assigned to Tactical Air Control Squadron ELEVEN after presenting a Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Jacob Bukowiecki, left, during an award ceremony at NAB Coronado Nov. 4, 2022. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the Navy's highest non-combat honor medal.

The Illinois National Guard's 144th Army Band finishes the Crystal Lake (Illinois) Independence Day Parade on July 3 near a fair.

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, interact with crowd members after a Joint Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity for MCBH to foster positive relationships with the local community, while providing a unique experience to the public. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBHs longstanding relationship with the local community.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne participated in the U.S. Park Police motorcycle procession

Family members and friends of soldiers from the 142nd Area Support Medical Company, Connecticut Army National Guard, hold up welcome home signs as the plane carrying the 142nd ASMC taxis into the Connecticut Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 8, 2022.The 142nd ASMC previously spent the past nine months deployed to Poland providing medical care in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

The 41st Army Band, Mississippi Army National Guard, play a selection at the Mississippi State Fair Ribbon-Cutting in Jackson, Mississippi, Oct. 6, 2022.

1st Signal Brigade hosts Light Up the Night on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Plaza on Camp Humphreys. The event is open to all members of the USAG Humphreys community to learn about suicide, including risk factors, warning signs, statistics, treatment, and how to report about it responsibly.

SAMSON, AL (June 14, 2022) Seaman Second Class Tceollyar Simmons memorial service. On November 19, 2021, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of Seaman Second Class Tceollyar, missing from World War II.

U.S. Marine Corps musicians with Marine Band San Diego perform during the annual San Diego Pride Parade in San Diego, July 16, 2022. The Ceremonial Band performs for military and civilian ceremonies, parades, and traditional patriotic events throughout San Diego County and the southwestern United States.

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More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 5-6, 2022. Gen. Mike Minihan, Commander of Air Mobility Command, reviewed the ceremony.

NEWTON, Mass. - Dozens of Soldiers and Airmen of the Massachusetts National Guard marched the entire route of the 121st Boston Marathon, April 17, 2017. Participants began the march before sunrise in the work uniform of their branch boots, long sleeves, and pants and followed the 26.2 miles to the finish line on Boylston St. in downtown Boston. Along the way, they interacted with the crowds of spectators, trading high fives, cheers and general goodwill.

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne participated in the U.S. Park Police motorcycle procession

U.S. Marine Corps musicians with Marine Band San Diego perform during the annual San Diego Pride Parade in San Diego, July 16, 2022. The Ceremonial Band performs for military and civilian ceremonies, parades, and traditional patriotic events throughout San Diego County and the southwestern United States.

Soldiers, Gold Star Families and Veterans of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) help kick off this years Week of the Eagles during a ceremony for the annual Fort Campbell Survivor Outreach Services annual Boots on the Ground Display May 20, 2022.More than 7,600 boots from all branches of service lined the lawn of the 101st Airborne Division headquarters, each one dedicated to a fallen DOD member since September 11, 2001. Each boot was decorated with a photo of the individual, as well as personal notes, trinkets and a small American flag. WoE has been held since 1974 the Week of the Eagles created by Maj. Gen. John Cushman, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) who rebuilt division after Vietnam.The event was such a success the next year the Week of the Eagles was a celebration of the rebuilt and reborn division to honor both the past and the future with a week of events consisting of Air Assault demonstrations, open houses, veterans and sporting events

Col. Rockie Wilson, 37th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan, 37th TRW command chief, greet attendees at the Military Appreciation Ceremony on April 4, 2022, just before the Texas Cavaliers River Parade in downtown San Antonio. The parade is part of Fiesta, an 11-day San Antonio tradition honoring the heroes of the Battle of the Alamo and San Jacinto.

Official imagery from the memorial services for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, Medal of Honor recipient, held at the West Virginia State Capitol, Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born in Quiet Dell, West Virginia in 1923, Williams, 98, was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while he served as a demolition sergeant serving with the 21st Marines, third Marine Division while fighting Japanese forces on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. At the time of his death on June 29, 2022, he was the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

111111-N-AW702-014NEW YORK (November 11, 2011) Sailors march up 5th Avenue during the 2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade. This year the Navy is the featured service. More than 600,000 spectators filled the streets for the parade.

Military members and families of the 184 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attack at the Pentagon sit in attendance of the 21st 9/11 Pentagon Observance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2022, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

Soldiers Marching in Ticker Tape Parade, New York City, New York

Staff Sgt. Gerald Jean-Pierre, 8th Comptroller Squadron financial analyst, carries a Prisoner of War and Missing in Action flag during an event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2022. Opening remarks were given by Col. Henry R. Jeffress, 8th Fighter Wing commander, who reminded service members the cost of those who served and became prisoners of war and for those who are still missing.

The son of a Soldier assigned to the Connecticut National Guard's 1-102nd Infantry Regiment cheers as his loved one's plane pulls into the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut Jan. 22, 2022. The 1-102nd spent nearly a year deployed to the Horn of Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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102nd Intelligence Wing 2022 Family Day held at Barnstable County Fairgrounds

France. Seine et Marne. Melun. Airshow 2021. Military patrolling among the crowd (Vigipirate plan).

221009-M-VR919-1005 (October 9, 2022) San Francisco Police Department rolls in with their vehicles during San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 Italian Heritage Parade at San Francisco, California, 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.

Around 100 riders from various chapters of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club honored the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers by visiting the Buffalo Soldier Monument at Ft. Leavenworth. The monument tour was sponsored by the Ft. Leavenworth chapter.

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman Lt.Col. Shaun Mcroberts, Chief of Safety at the 171st Air Refueling Wing located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania prepares to start the motorcycle safety foundation refresher course as part of Health and Safety Awareness Day 24 May, 2022. The 171st hosted the event which also included demonstrations and information from exhibitors, a fire extinguisher training simulator, a distracted driving simulator and comments from Brigadier General Pippy, Land Component Commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Deputy Chief of Engineers for National Guard Affairs at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters.

Soldiers of 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment (Mountain), Vermont Army National Guard, assemble at sunset to honor the retirement of U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Douglas Stewart of Headquarters, Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment (Mountain), Vermont Army National Guard, at Ethan Allen Firing Range, Jericho, Vt., Oct. 15, 2022. This formation marks the last in which Stewart participates before retirement from service.

221015-N-FP878-0037FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. (OCT. 15, 2022) - Sailor's assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Ohio River Valley (NTAG ORV), talk with visitors as they wait for the Navy's skydive team, the Leap Frogs, to perform at Bridge Day, a skydiving exposition in Fayetteville W. Va., Saturday, October 15, 2022. NTAG ORV covers Ohio, West Virginia Kentucky and parts of Indiana for recruiting and Navy outreach for non-fleet concentration areas.

Norfolk (September 19, 2022) BTCS(SW) Tom Dandes, USN (Ret.), Special Events Coordinator at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, reviews guidons on display aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The guidons were on display as part of the museums 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The three-day event allows CPO selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, and is hosted by the museum and area commands. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia.

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Reserve Citizen Airmen in the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron take part in San Antonios Fiesta Flambeau Parade, April 9, 2022. This was the first time the four units collaborated to enter a float into the parade.

Nogales, Sonora Mexico, On Veterans Day, deported veterans of the U.S. armed forces led a rally on both sides of the U.S. and Mexico border fence protesting veterans' deportation and calling for more open immigration. The event was organized by the School of the Americas Watch, a group of religious and community activists.

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne participated in the U.S. Park Police motorcycle procession

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.

Members of the 106th Rescue Wing participate in a number of holiday activities during the December drill on December 4, 2010 at F.S. Gabreski Airport, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Members of various units to include the 103rd Rescue Squadron and 106th Medical Group among others dressed up for the event and handed out various souvenirs to the crowd. The parade ended in Hanger B where Col. Thomas J. Owens II introduced a safety brief featuring Senior Master Sgt. Joe Kruk and Capt. Brian Walsh among others. The event was capped off by a holiday party featuring food, drinks and door prizes for all who participated.

U.S. Army Troopers assigned to the Commanding Generals Mounted Color Guard, 1st Infantry Division, speak with U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, the Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Forces Strategic-Air commander, following a Fort D.A. Russell Days ceremony at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, July 22, 2022, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Fort D.A. Russell Days is an annual F.E. Warren AFB event, which is a base open house that provides the local community an opportunity to learn about the bases mission and history.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally and related events on the National Mall, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among officials on hand

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