Formal Military Meetings

Images showing military leaders engaged in formal discussions and ceremonies, emphasizing diplomacy and international military relationships.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Department of Defense's Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael "Myke" L. Lewis Jr., chief warrant officer of the aviation branch, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, tours T. Wingate Andrews High School, alongside David Mayers, aviation academy coordinator, April 26, 2022 at High Point, North Carolina.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

Under Secretary of the Navy Erik Raven, left, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, right, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the undersecretarys visit to Hawaii, on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Jan. 8, 2024. Raven is traveling to Hawaii and Guam to meet with leaders, government officials and service members to discuss the importance of regional security and stability and defense of American interests, as well as our Allies and partners.

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Stephen Sullivan, the Chief Financial Officer and Director for Resources, Installations, and Materiel for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve, sits in on a briefing April 25, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as part of an official visit. Sullivan visited Fort McCoy from April 25-27 to learn more about the installation and see facilities throughout the post. The visit included an initial overview briefing by Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss with other members of the Fort McCoy Garrison command team as well as several Fort McCoy workforce leaders and members. The visit also included tours of barracks buildings and dining facilities used for the Operation Allies Welcome mission at Fort McCoy between Aug. 15, 2021, and Feb. 15, 2022. And Sullivan received an aerial tour aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk that showed him the entire installation from north to south and in between.

Tour of the Naval vessel, USS Normandy, by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides during the Secretary's visit to Virginia

Tour of the Naval vessel, USS Normandy, by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides during the Secretary's visit to Virginia

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne receiving visit at Main Interior from Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel, Commander, South Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

031222-F-0158T-007. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

Gen. Darryl A. Williams, Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Africa escorts Secretary of the Army, Honorable Christine Wormuth through an honor cordon in Wiesbaden, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. Secretary Wormuth visited Germany to amplify U.S. commitment to the alliance and discuss USAREUR-AF initiatives with senior leaders in theater.

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Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, congratulates GEN. Carl E. Mundy Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, upon his selection as an honorary president of the U.S. Navaal Institute. Mundy is holding a plaque he received during the ceremony. Country: Unknown

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the Army's vice chief of staff, presents a flag flown over Ground Zero in New York to Army Sgt. Joel Dulashanti after a brief ceremony at the site for a group of wounded veterans. The ceremony was part of a United Service Organizations-Microsoft "A Salute to Our Troops" weekend.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Brady, Commanding General of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Giancarlo Macri, the command sergeant major of the 10th AAMDC presents a commanders coin for excellence to the Soldiers of Defender Café, on Rhine Ordnance Barracks on June 14, 2022.

The Pennsylvania National Guard Associations hosts Industry Day at the Keystone Conference Center as part of their annual conference. The event offered a chance for employers and college representatives to network with Soldiers, Airmen and other employees at Fort Indiantown Gap. Pennsylvania National Guard leadership, including Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, the Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, offered remarks during the event.

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030925-F-7392S-002. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Kirkuk Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ)

061209-D-7203T-012. Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

MOBILE, Ala. (Feb. 27, 2019) Command Master Chief of Program Executive of Ships and SEA 21 (TEAM SHIPS) Antonio D. Perryman, right, from Mobile, presents Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, left, with an official command challenge coin as Rear Adm. Ronald R. Fritzemeier, chief engineer of Space and Naval Warfare Command, looks on during the first day of Mobile Navy Week. The Navy Week program serves as the Navy's principal outreach effort in areas of the country without a significant Navy presence.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, left, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Jay Raymond speak with U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson before testifying at the House Armed Services Committee on the Department of the Air Forces fiscal year 2023 budget request, Washington, D.C., April 27, 2022.

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GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, right, commander in chief, U.S. Central Command, talks with Carl Rochelle of Cable News Network (CNN) and NBC News correspondent Catherine Couric, left, while visiting with members of the media during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Retired US Senator Barry M. Goldwater shares a meal with a group of enlisted men during his visit to the US Army Armor Center. Base: Fort Knox State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, center, speaks with Joint Base Andrews senior leaders during PTSD Awareness Month at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 24, 2022. The group is striving to bring awareness to PTSD and PTSD-related services that are available to Airmen and their families.

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The CHIEF of Naval Operations, Admiral Mike Jeremy M. Boorda, addresses members of Mobile Construction Battalion One-Three-Three (NMCB-133) in preparation for their deployment to Croatia and then on to Bosnia as part of Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Camp Mitchell State: Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

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051117-A-9419D-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 8, 2023.

030222-F-7875T-018. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Folsom Dam Overlook and surrounding area, Folsom, California, for tours, meetings with Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other personnel on the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project

220711-N-DE439-1129 RIGA, Latvia (July 11, 2022) Cmdr. Peter C. Flynn, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), speaks to Latvian President Egils Levits and the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia, John L. Carwile, July 11, 2022. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Department of Defense's Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany

031120-M-5181A-018. US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC) John Estrada visits Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA).

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sep 06, 2022) Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy Vice Adm. Sean Buck and his wife, Joanne, host the 1st Class (senior) Midshipmen from the 14th and 17th companies for dinner at Buchanan House. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

120610-N-MU440-220 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2012) Former President George W. Bush shakes hands with Sailors following a promotion and reenlistment ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Bush, his wife, Barbara, their son, former President George W. Bush, and other family members toured the carrier just off the coast of Maine, where the family has a home. George H.W. Bush is the newest aircraft carrier in the fleet.

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Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle receives a commanders coin from Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss on May 10, 2022, after they both signed a memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy during a special signing ceremony for the memorandum/agreement in Black River Falls, Wis. This memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy represents Fort McCoys assumption of the U.S. Armys legal responsibility under multiple federal laws and presidential executive orders to protect natural, historic, and sacred places with traditional religious and cultural importance to all Native American peoples, but especially those of the Ho Chunk Nation, on whos aboriginal territory the Fort McCoy military installation is now located.

031218-F-2167L-292. Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

Sergeant Major of the Army Robert E. Hall (Standing center) talks with Soldiers of the 1ST of the 9th Cavalry, 1ST Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, who are getting some final ODS (Ordnance Delivery Schedule) training on April 19th, 2000, prior to their deployment the next day to Kuwait. They won't be back until long after SMA Hall's planned retirement early this Summer. Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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221116-N-XC372-1495 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Nov. 16, 2022) U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. greets service members in Hawaii. President Biden was returning to Washington D.C., after engagements with world leaders at events in Egypt, Indonesia and Cambodia.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

(Left to Right) General Billy J. Boles, AETC Commander and Secretary of Defense William Cohen are briefed by Colonel James Shames, 37th Training Group Commander on the 37th TRG mission. Purpose of visit was to show how technology has been integrated into basic training. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Guam, U.S. Territory

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061210-D-7203T-009. Base: Camp Liberty State: Abu Ghraib Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the U.S. Air Force's Ramstein Air Base, Ramstein, Germany

Senator Gary Peters, left, and his wife Colleen Ochoa share a laugh with Rear Adm. Michael Johnston, Commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, during the opening of the Coast Guard's Great Lakes Center of Expertise in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Aug. 24, 2022. The center, which will research freshwater oil spills and help develop effective responses, is headquartered at Lake Superior State University, with an additional office in Ann Arbor. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer John Masson.

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Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

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Marine Raiders with Marine Forces Special Operations Command, discuss MARSOCs legacy and future plans with industry professionals at Modern Day Marine 2023, Washington, D.C., June 28, 2023. MARSOC personnel spent time at MDM 23 meeting with industry professionals, demonstrating new technology advancements, and speaking on the future of the command.

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Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro speaks with Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, and other Marines during a visit to U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Jan. 22, 2024. Del Toro later held a Q&A and spoke with the Marines and Sailors about Naval integration, quality of life concerns, the strength of our fleet, and other matters relevant to the Marine Corps and the Department of the Navy.

041224-F-5586B-366. Base: Camp Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070221-A-6854T-067. Base: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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220423-N-DM318-1088 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Apr. 23, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, greets Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a stop at the base while en route, for an official visit, to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

NORFOLK, Virginia (November 30, 2022) Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer poses for a photo with Civil Service Mariner, Able Seaman Don Robinson aboard USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). (Photo by Hendrick Dickson/Released).

Rear Adm. Daniel P. March, commander, Carrier Group Five, presents a signed photograph to actress Brooke Shields in appreciation of her visit to the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41). Shields' visit is part of a tour sponsored by the United Service Organizations (USO). The MIDWAY is in the gulf to support Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

Jay Carr, Joint Munitions Command deputy to the commander, recently acknowledged several members of the Crane Army workforce. Employees were recognized for their achievements and contributions in their efforts to help CAAA continue to support the U.S. Army and its warfighters.

First Lieutenant William Cain, the Primary Action Officer of the Third Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, gives an interview to SPEC. 4 Joseph Fondy prior to the being sent to Europe to participate in exercise Reforger '82. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Stephen Sullivan, the Chief Financial Officer and Director for Resources, Installations, and Materiel for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve, participates in a tour of facilities April 25, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as part of an official visit with Fort McCoy Garrison officials. Sullivan visited Fort McCoy from April 25-27 to learn more about the installation and see facilities throughout the post. The visit included an initial overview briefing by Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss with other members of the Fort McCoy Garrison command team as well as several Fort McCoy workforce leaders and members. The visit also included tours of barracks buildings and dining facilities used for the Operation Allies Welcome mission at Fort McCoy between Aug. 15, 2021, and Feb. 15, 2022. And Sullivan received an aerial tour aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk that showed him the entire installation from north to south and in between.

Retired Gen. John Shaud, former 92nd Bombardment wing commander, speaks with Col. Jeffrey Marshall, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 22, 2022. Shauds last act as the wing commander of the 92nd Bombardment Wing was coordinating the response to the Mount Saint Helens eruption in May 1980.

Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

The Adjutant General of the New Jersey Army National Guard, Gen. Lisa J. Hou, poses with The Honorable Philip D. Murphy, Governor of NJ during the 44th IBCTs farewell ceremony at the Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, 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.

Col. Mauricia Alo, 108th Medical Group commander, shares a moment with Veronica Kraft, honorary commander, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on April 21, 2022. The honorary commander program allows members of the community to become wing and squadron commanders for the year. The program builds morale, informs the community of the wings operations, and highlights notable state figures who deserve recognition.

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PHILIPPINE SEA (April 23, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, gifts Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa a plaque aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of the Space Coast, talks with Kelvin Manning, associate director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, and Gen. Wayne Monteith, commander of the 45th Space Wing of the U.S. Air Force, prior to a groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy's Exploration Park for OneWeb. The company, in partnership with Airbus, is building a 150,000-square-foot factory to manufacture satellites that will connect all areas of the world to the Internet wirelessly.

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