Ceremonial Military Parades

Various military parades showcasing disciplined formations, honors, and ceremonial activities from different countries and services.

Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Kremlin, soldiers of the Presidential Regiment, NR

Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Kremlin, soldiers of the Presidential Regiment, NR

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, perform during Army Day at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas, April 5, 2022. Army Day at the Alamo honors the culture of Army commands that support Joint Base San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and the Alamo.

U.S. Army soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard" participate in the presidential inauguration parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013 along Pennsylvania Avenue from the U.S. Capitol to the White House.

the 1st Marine Artillery Regiment, Military parade for the national day in Champs Elysées,Paris,France,Europe

The French National School of Active Warrant Officers, Military parade for the national day in Champs Elysées,Paris,France,Europe

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

070227-M-1726S-483. Complete Scene Caption: The U.S. Marine Corps Official Color Guard, part of the Battle Color Detachment, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, Carry out the National Colors and Official Colors of the Marine Corps for the pass in review as they conclude their performance of the Battle Color Ceremony, on Feb. 27, 2006, aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., parade deck. The Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony performed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., begins the performing 2007 season for the Battle Color Detachment, which consists of over 400 performances in the U.S. and abroad.Known as "The Commandant's Own", the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps is the only drum and bugle corps in U.S. Armed Forces and are celebrated for their extraordinary musical talents and impeccable marching skill, while The Marine Corps Silent Drill Team is world renowned for their ability to meticulously carry out all movements with an M Rifle without spoken commands.(U.

Romania, military group at a parade in the old town of Sibiu, Sibiu, Transylvania

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

040224-N-6213R-007. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers from various armed forces during the final roll call at the Federal Ministry of Defence to pay tribute to the Bundeswehr's deployment in Mali

Parade during a shooting festival

Changing of the Princely Guard at 12 o'clock in front of the Prince's Palace, Principality of Monaco, Guards in parade uniform stand in a row during a changing of the guard, Monte Carlo, Cote d'Azur

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment Caisson Platoon, and the U.S. Army Band, Pershings Own conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Megellas, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 2, 2022.Megellas is considered the most decorated officers in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division. His awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and other military honors for his World War II European service. Megellas is being considered for the Medal of Honor for his service and leadership during the Battle of the Bulge, an upgrade of the Silver Star he received for this service.Megellass grandson, James Megellas, received the U.S. flag from his service.

Inaugural parade, Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N. Y., marches past Freedom Plaza during the 1993 Presidential Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers from the Guard Battalion of the German Armed Forces, taken during a reception with military honours at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, 19.01.2022. Berlin, Germany, Europe

A ceremony is held for the dedication of the GEN Douglas MacArthur corridor of the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Swearing Ceremony of new Firemen in Szczawnica of Poland

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo attends a Ceremonial Changing of the Guard, in Warsaw, Poland, on August 15, 2020.

Changing of the guard, royal bodyguards, ceremony outside Amalienborg royal palace, Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark, Europe

Soldiers of the Coldstream Guards Regiment marching during the changing the guard at Buckingham Palace London England Great Britain GB United Kingdom UK British Isles Europe EU

The Georgian Defense Force Honor Guard salutes during opening ceremonies of Noble Partner 22 at Vaziani Military Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2022. The Noble Partner 22 exercise consists of 2,400 military personnel from 21 countries and is designed to enhance Georgian, regional ally, partner, and U.S. forces' readiness.

220622-MY642-1026PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 22, 2022) The official party watches as Sailors parade the state flags to their positions during a change of command ceremony for Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, held at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth on Jun. 22. Rear Adm. Darin K. Via was relieved by Rear Adm. Matthew Case after serving two years as the director of both the Tidewater Market (Defense Health Agency) and Naval Medical Forces Atlantic.

Germany, Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, fire festival, honourary memory,

Madrid, 12/03/2014. Ceremony of the solemn relief of the Royal Guard in the Royal Palace. Photo: Ernesto Agudo. ARCHDC.

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

Arrival ceremony for Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy, President of Ecuador, 11:00AM. Military color and honor guard troops stand at attention during the arrival ceremony for President of the Republic of Ecuador, Dr. Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington D.C.

Madrid, 01/06/2010. His Majesty the King reviews the Royal Guard in the Plaza de la Armería of the Palace before the celebration of the traditional Military Easter in Madrid.

Changing of the guards by Carabineros on Plaza de la Constitucion in front of the Palacio de la Moneda Presidential Palace, Santiago, Metropolitan Reg...

Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Kremlin, soldiers of the Presidential Regiment, NR

DM-SC-83-03301. Base: Marine Cd And Ed Com, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

New U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a pass in review during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 2, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-09-23. Report on the training of the Inter-Arms Military School in Saint-Cyr Coetquidan in Morbihan. The EMIA recruits its students from among active non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned soldiers selected by competition. The cadets follow a two-year training course. At the end of the first year, they are appointed to the rank of second lieutenant, then lieutenant at the end of the second year. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. France, Bretagne, Coetquidan, Guer le 2021-09-23. Reportage sur la formation de l' Ecole militaire interarmes à Saint-Cyr Coetquidan dans le Morbihan. L'EMIA recrute ses eleves parmi les sous-officiers d'active et les militaires du rang selectionnes par concours. Les eleves-officiers suivent une formation de deux ans. A l'issue de la première annee, ils sont nommés au grade de sous-lieutenant, puis de lieutenant a la fin de la seconde annee. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Crewmen stand at parade rest during commissioning ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Romania, military group at a parade in the old town of Sibiu, Sibiu, Transylvania

Soldaten des Wachbataillon, aufgenommen im Rahmen eines Empfangs mit militaerischen Ehren in Berlin, 23.08.2024. Berlin Deutschland *** Soldiers of the guard battalion, photographed during a reception with military honors in Berlin, 23 08 2024 Berlin Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertner/photothek.dex

Honor Guard members of Minot Air Force base present colors during a change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Thevision of the USAF Honor Guard is to ensure a legacy of Airmen who: promote the mission; protect the standards; perfect the image; and preserve the heritage.

Practice Inaugural Parade. United States Marine Corps Units Participates in the Inaugural parade rehearsal in front of the Presidential Reviewing stand at the White House. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers of the Guard Battalion of the German Armed Forces, photographed during the welcome of Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, at the Chancellery in Berlin, 10.07.2023., Berlin, Germany, Europe

Army marines in white uniform marching on military parade

New Caledonia, Grande Terre Island, Noumea. Army Day Festival, Army of Tonga Marching Band (NR).

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo attends a Ceremonial Changing of the Guard, in Warsaw, Poland, on August 15, 2020.

A loading crew carries an AIM-9P Sidewinder missile to be mounted on the wing pylon of an F-15 Eagle aircraft during munitions loading competition Sabre Spirit I. Subject Operation/Series: SABRE SPIRIT I Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Changing of the Guard at Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Sentinels from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) perform the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2022.

Royal Palace Guard standing to attention, Oman

Farewell ceremony of the Heeresfuehrungskommando or German Army Command with a Grossem Zapfenstreich or Grand Tattoo military ceremony from Koblenz, Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Sweden, Stockholm, Royal Palace, Changing the Guard

DA-SC-86-10701. Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL)

Military march at the Palace Square Dvortsovaya Polshchad, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Mr. Sébastien Chenu (National Rally) Vice-President of the National Assembly, welcomed by a guard of honor of Republican Guards and drums, on his way to the Sessions Hall. National Assembly. Paris. Ile-de-France. 2024-06-06.

The Guards On Parade -- Men of the Scots Guards taking part in the guard-mounting ceremony on Horse Guards Parade today.The traditional ceremony of Mounting the Queen's Guard drew many people to Horse Guards Parade, London, today (Thursday). By custom. it is held on Horse Guards Parade on alternate days during May and June, and serves as training for the Trooping the Colour ceremony. May 22, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Maj. Gen. Chris LaNeve, Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, and civillians all pay respects during the Airborne Memorial Ceremony in Normandy, France, June 6, 2022. All attendees came to pay respects to the fearless actions of Paratroopers who began their liberation of Normandy 78 years ago to the day.

The U.S. Marine Corps Ceremonial Guard Company, part of the president's escort, marches in the inauguration parade for the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 21. More than 2,100 servicemembers from each of the five branches are marching in the parade, with approximately 5,000 supporting inaugural festivities.

040316-F-5253G-037. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111210-N-MG658-090LANDOVER, Md. (Dec. 10, 2011) Col. Jay Kennedy, director of Humanities & Social Science at the U.S. Naval Academy, directs pre-game warm ups for the midshipmen before the 112th Army-Navy college football game at FedEx Field. The Midshipmen beat the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights 27-21.

021111-F-0148C-003. Base: Tulsa State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Blandengues Corps await the arrival of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Uruguayan offficials to leave the Radisson Victoria Plaza Hotel after their meeting in Montevideo, Uruguay March 1, 2010.

Indian navy officers on flight deck of INS viraat R22 indian navy Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox

Practice Inaugural Parade. United States Marine Corps Reserves mock parade at Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220401-N-IE405-1110 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (April 1, 2022) U.S. Sixth Fleet Command Master Chief Jordan Rosado salutes during morning colors in celebration of the 129th birthday of the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO) at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, in Capodichino, Italy, April 1, 2022. The United States Navy established the rank of CPO on April 1, 1893. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Marching of Indian Army in India

The color guard parades the colors during a September 11 Pentagon Staff Memorial Observance in the courtyard of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

DN-SN-90-02433. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Changing of the guard, Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Basel Mittwoch-Gesellschaft carnival group from Basel in Switzerland, Costume and Riflemen's Procession at the Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 102nd Cavalry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, initiates their deployment at the 102nd Cavalry Regiments fairwell ceremony at the Westfield Armory, Westfield, New Jersey, on Jan. 14, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers will deploy in support of U.S. Central Commands Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. CJTF-OIR advises, assists, and enables partnered forces until they can independently defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - ISIS - in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, in order to set conditions for long-term security cooperation frameworks. It is the largest deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers since 2008.

Marching Band, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

Vintage Photograph. Marching band parades through festive crowd with vibrant red carpet and confetti.

BORBON, FELIPE DE. PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS. HIJO DE JUAN CARLOS I Y DE SOFIA DE GRECIA. MADRID 1966-. EN LA ESCUELA MILITAR DE ZARAGOZA.

A U.S. Marine Corps officer participates in the Inauguration Day parade for George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120606-N-ZE938-096VALPARAISO, Chile (June 6, 2012) Cmdr. Peter T. Mirisola, commanding officer of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36), and officers from the Chilean navy and U.S Military Group in Chile salute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arturo Prat Monument in Valparaiso, Chile. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012.

DF-SD-03-06253. Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ)

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

The Joint Armed Forces Chorus performs Amazing Grace during the 21st 9/11 Pentagon Observance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2022, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

DN-ST-90-00312. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Kremlin, soldiers of the Presidential Regimental Cavalry, NR

Changing of the guard, royal bodyguards, ceremony outside Amalienborg royal palace, Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark, Europe

DN-ST-86-02871. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

Representatives of the U.S. Army divisions that took part in the Allied invasion of France carry their units' colors into the amphitheater at the Normandy American Cemetery during an official wreath-laying ceremony held to mark the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion. Country: France (FRA)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III holds a meeting with Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 19, 2022.

A Victory in Europe Day” participant salutes during a World War II remembrance ceremony outside the Haut-commissariat de la République Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 8, 2022. Exercise Marara 22 reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and partners in Oceania and raises our collective readiness to address crises and contingencies in the region.

La Moneda: Presidential Palace

030217-M-2796K-035. Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT II 2003 Base: Camp Engaru State: Hokkaido Country: Japan (JPN)

Europe, Denmark, Copenhagen, palace, Amalienborg, guard, royal guard, guard

Miners parade, Marienberg, Ore mountains, Saxony, Germany

Europe, Spain (in Spanish northern Africa), Ceuta, Legionnaire officer hat and sword detail

010319-D-9880W-025. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Prince Albert II. of Monaco between the Palace Guards in front of the cathedral on Fete du Prince national holiday, Principality of Monaco

DN-SN-85-10300. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ARLINGTON, Va. (March 8, 2013) Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard carry the remains of two unknown Sailors whose remains were discovered inside the gun turret of the USS Monitor to caissons during a funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery.

Mexico, Military band playing as part of daily flag lowering ceremony in El Zocalo square; Mexico city

Two uniformed soldiers marching in a parade, adorned with decorative headgear and official regalia.

MILITARES ESQUIADORES EN EL DESFILE DE LA VICTORIA DEL AÑO 1963. Location: DESFILE MILITAR. MADRID. SPANIEN.

More than 600 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 321 Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training on April 7, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Col. Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Trey Morgan III, 99th Air Base Wing command chief, reviewed the ceremony.

BOSTON (Sept. 27, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, participate in a musket drill during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach the selectees a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship.USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British ca

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