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Ceremonial Military Events

Images depict various U.S. military ceremonies featuring uniformed personnel, color guards, and dignitaries. The mood is formal with flags prominently displayed, reflecting respect and tradition.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul Loiselle, the assistant adjutant general-air, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, stands at attention with U.S. Air Force Col. Humberto Pabon, the outgoing 156th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Evaristo Orengo, III., the incoming 156th Wing commander. The change of command ceremony is a time honored tradition, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility from one officer to another, and this ceremony was held during the December regularly scheduled drill.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul Loiselle, the assistant adjutant general-air, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, stands at attention with U.S. Air Force Col. Humberto Pabon, the outgoing 156th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Evaristo Orengo, III., the incoming 156th Wing commander. The change of command ceremony is a time honored tradition, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility from one officer to another, and this ceremony was held during the December regularly scheduled drill.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.
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The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Katowice City of Gardens in Katowice, Poland, Oct. 15, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass delivers a keynote address, Airmen: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, during the 2022 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 21, 2022.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
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Retired Air Force veteran Alex Parker (left) and Staff Sgt. Justin Craggs, Mobilization Non-Commissioned Officer, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, are pictured on the United Center jumbotron as hockey fans stand on their feet cheering during a military salute at a Chicago Blackhawks military appreciation night game, January 6, 2023, at the United Center.
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, cuts the cake with Airman 1st Class Jacob Hess, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during the 75th Air Force Ball at the Wigwam Resort near Luke Air Force Base, Arizona on Sept. 24, 2022. The U.S. Air Force celebrated its 75th anniversary on Sept. 18, 2022, commemorating the unrivaled airpower provided by the service.
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Army Materiel Command Employees of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2022, are: top row from left, Darion Boone, Army Materiel Command Headquarters; Patrick Bradley, Joint Munitions Command; Patricia Crumm, Tank-automotive and Armaments Command; Philip Dennis, Installation Management Command; Benjamin Gillen, Army Contracting Command; Terra Good, Security Assistance Command; Melissa Peterson, Army Sustainment Command; Debra Richey, Aviation and Missile Command; Aaron Seda, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command; and Dennis Vanek, Chemical Materials Activity. (U.S. Army Photo Graphic)
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First salute and coining
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040802-M-5607G-001. Base: Mcas Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)