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Historical Military Costumes

Studio images of individuals dressed in historical military uniforms, representing various countries and eras, focusing on military attire.

Europe, Czech Republic, Prague. Prague Castle, guard

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Step off to Amazing Grace - POW/MIA Detail; TSgt Robert Soua, Detail Commander, 129th Security Forces, TSgt Rachel Velasco, SSgt Susan Avalos, SSgt Alex Cohen, SSgt Elias Gonzalez

A Syrian army officer stands at attention as his unit prepares for the arrival of a visiting dignitary during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Medal postuum awarded Nieuwegein; 26Sep2001 117 Soldiers of all armed forces have received the new memorial medal in Merwestein sports hall in Nieuwegein. The medal is awarded as a reminder of their commitment during peace missions abroad. Photo: The new memorial medals. © Hennie Keersis Note: The description This photo is the original description by the photographer. At a later stage this description will be revised if necessary. Medal postuum handling medal posthum awarded Nieuwegein; 26Sep2001 117 Soldiers of all armed forces have received the new memorial medal in Merwestein sports hall in Nieuwegein. The medal is awarded as a reminder of their commitment during peace missions abroad. Photo: The new memorial medals. © Hennie Keisis

young man dressed as russian military, studio

German military policeman

U.S. Navy Lieutenant in 1899

Rear Adm. Brent Baker, chief of information, updates his staff on events regarding Operation Desert Storm during a briefing at the Pentagon. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

Police scene from set of 'Temptation', feature film, Miami, FL

TOM CRUISE in A FEW GOOD MEN (1992), directed by ROB REINER.

DA-ST-86-05865. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-85-10644. Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

New daily, introduced in 1991. The uniform is worn by corporal march. In the background an F-16 of 306 Squadron.

Europe, The Netherlands, Holland, Denhelder, historic soldier re-enactor (MR)

Artwork: "Air Force Couple". - Artist: Marilyn Smith. Country: Unknown

young man dressed as russian military, studio

A Nazi police tunic stained with blood.

NASSAU, Bahamas (April 3, 2022) - Gunner's Mate Seaman Nayeli Lara mans the rails during a sea-and-anchor detail aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), April 3. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is currently in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations to conduct routine certifications and training.

Handsome young Mountie wearing ceremonial red uniform on parade RCMP officer CANADA

Boston (May 16, 2022) Seaman Martienne Cabatingan poses for a photo in front of USS Constitution. 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 cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ships wooden hull.

Officer (LTZ1) in white shirt belonging to the day (outward).

Laos, Military, Electricity Worker In Militia Uniform On Parade Carrying A Usm M16 Machine Gun.

Guard at Prince's Palace, Monaco, Cote d'Azur

LT. Manuel Otero Panelas, Spanish air operations officer, talks to another officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2). U.S. and Spanish naval forces are taking part in exercise Ocean Venture '81. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Captain flyer a.j.p. (Peter) Hardenbol.298 Squadron.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mario Fernandez, 60th Aerial Port Squadron officer in charge of cargo operations, stands for a portrait during Team Travis Air Force 75th anniversary gala at the Sunrise Banquet Hall in Vacaville, California, Sept. 16, 2022. Airmen provide America with the airpower it needs to defend the nation, deter or defeat our adversaries, reassure our partners and allies and help diplomacy proceed from a position of strength, which was celebrated at this years gala.

A blonde model posing in military uniform in an outdoor environment

Cartagena, 12/19/2017. Report on the military arsenal at the Cartagena Naval Base. In the image, interview with the commander of the Submarine Flotilla and ship captain, Alejandro Cuerda. Photo: Jaime García. ARCHDC.

020927-F-4649H-027. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

Portrait of Lieutenant General of the Generale Staff N. Berghuijs.

CDT to 2LT

Brigadier General Renea Dorvall gives her remarks to the attendees at a promotion ceremony held in the Helena Armed Forces Reserve Center auditorium on Jan. 6, 2023.

Vintage Photograph. A man in a police officer uniform facing to the left of frame with a police baton in both hands.

DF-SC-88-02293. Country: Unknown

3D rendering of a cute police officer in uniform standing with arms crossed

040629-F-9049N-075. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

031107-M-8049T-137. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Romanian soldier stands guard on the flight line as medical supplies from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center in Pirmasens, West Germany, are unloaded from a 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft at the Bucharest airport. Provided by the 7th Medical Command, the supplies are part of a relief effort for citizens of the revolt-torn country. The soldier is armed with an AKM assault rifle. Base: Bucharest Country: Romania(ROM)

President Ronald Reagan, right, presents retired MASTER SGT. Roy P. Benavidez, U.S. Army, with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An officer candidate aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle smiles for a portrait while the crew is moored at Naval Station Newport in Newport, RI on Sep. 24, 2022. Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, Eagle will train cadets and officer candidates, teaching them practical seamanship skills while indoctrinating them in the Coast Guards afloat leadership laboratory.

220520-N-RU672-0045 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (May 20, 2022) Sailors assigned to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) force protection, conduct passing of the flag during a retirement ceremony for Master-at-Arms 1st Class Stephanie Durazo at the Seabee Chapel. 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-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

Major General D. (Dirk) Starink, born in Soest on 8 April 1950. Director of Material Klu from 24 March 1999 to March 21, 2001. As of March 21, 2001, he was substantive commander of the air forces (PBDL).

Portrait of an agent of the railway police of N.S. With a police dog on a platform.

Department of Personnel Commander Sea Night Netherlands Placement Officer Administration Lieutenant at sea of the 2nd class OC P.H.H.A.M. Van der Grinten.

Here Comes the Band. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

View of a small boy in military uniform.

Pair of living history participants posing as soldiers, CA

Green balloon doll a man in a legionary uniform (caricature of Józef Piłsudski)

FORD ISLAND, Hawaii (July 29, 2022) Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 coordinator, U.S. Third Fleet, Royal Australian Navy officer Lt. Cmdr. James Dobson at Ford Island in Hawaii during RIMPAC 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman)

The Allies: America: Infantry Soldier. Individual: W A Davis, of Indianapolis. Eugene Burnand (d.1921) .

Soldiers uniform at Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland, built in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745, replacing a Fort George in Inverness constructed after the 1715 Jacobite rising to control the area.

1940s Navy officers in a vintage World War II-style bar at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend and Reenactment in Reading, PA held June 18, 2008

Vintage photograph. Policeman holding up gloved hand

DN-ST-86-06745. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Wounded Veteran SGT Susan Sonheim

Polish guards at the portal of Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

CDR. A. van Strien.

040107-A-2511W-003. Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fireman looking at camera MR 782W Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox

1940S Boy Scout Playing Bugle Flag American

Uniform: Tropical dinner dress blue, Navy enlisted women, ranks E-1 through E-6. Country: Unknown

Attractive eleven year old Filipino boy in camo with paintball rifle.

Madrid, 05/19/2020. Coronavirus crisis. Interview with Miguel Ángel Villarroya Vilalta, general of the Spanish Air Force, current chief of the Defense Staff (Jemad). Photo: Ignacio Gil. ARCHDC.

U.S. Army Spc. Jake Reichman, assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, prepares to engage the board panel while competing in the 2022 Best Squad Competition at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2022. The competition tests the squads proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team - ready to fight and win - while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (This photo has been modified to black and white for effect.)

Portrait of security guard in bulletproof vest

111210-N-FU443-994 NORFOLK (Dec. 10, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Enrique Rios, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), hugs his son following the ship's return to Naval Station Norfolk. George H.W. Bush completed its first combat deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

young man dressed as russian military, studio picture

Artwork: "One of the Screaming Eagles." Artist: Peter G. Varisano. Country: Unknown

SPC Gary Curran and PFC Marcos Alaniz with Duba, one of the three Lipazan's left in the stable. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Swordsman, Historical reenactment

Coast Guard Relief Assistance - 26-HK-292-4. Hurricane Katrina

A close-up informal portrait of Marine COL Tom S. Jones standing in front of his command post colors as he addresses the press during Operation Uphold Democracy. He says, "We will not stand by and watch anybody abuse someone else.". Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Port Au Prince Country: Haiti (HTI)

A U.S. Air Force Airman, part of the crew of Air Force Two, stands at the position of attention at the base of the steps leading to the aircraft at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, Oct. 5, 2022. Vice President Kamala Harris traveled via Air Force Two to Connecticut to speak at an event held at Central Connecticut State University.

Grimma, Saxony, Germany, Europe

3D rendering of a female police officer isolated on white background.

DA-SC-86-06415. Country: Unknown

Morroccan Marine Maj. Karim El Aloussi stands for a portrait prior to a speaking engagement with Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.

1960s AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICE OFFICER MAKING CALL AT POLICE BOX TELEPHONE NIGHT STICK TUCKED UNDER HIS ARM

young man dressed as russian military, studio picture

An informal portrait of PVT. 2 Christopher M. Glick after finishing a run during jungle training. Base: Fort Sherman Country: Panama (PAN)

U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Brooke Millard, the Commanding Officer of USCGC Bear (WMEC 901), poses for an environmental portrait, Boston, Massachusetts, Sep. 8, 2022. Millard had just overseen a successful inbound transit into Boston Harbor.

HANOI, VIETNAM, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: Honor guard at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on the Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

Artwork: "American Hero". Artist: Peter G. Varisano. Catalog Number: 1.51.91, US Army Art Collection. Country: Unknown

Soldier in uniform guarding the entrance to Casa de la Indipendencia, where Paraguayans declared independence from the Spanish Empire in 1811. Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay.

050730-N-0413R-089. Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Major Command Shown: CVN-68

The male version of the latest iteration of the physical training uniform prototype is shown here, modeled by a U.S. Marine at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The new PTU comes in gender-specific sizing and various changes have been made since last years limited user evaluation, including the incorporation of lighter materials and shorter shorts, along with anti-microbial, moisture wicking, and fast drying elements. MCSCs clothing and equipment team will collect Marines feedback on the uniforms form, fit and function following the evaluation and make any necessary adjustments to the design.

Female police officer. Isolated over white background. 3d rendering.

Lt. Ryan Feingold, USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) deputy judge advocate, from Miami, assigned to Ford's legal department, poses for a photograph on the bridge, April 21, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ships basic training phase.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - Personnel - 26-HK-378-2. Hurricane Katrina

WASHINGTON (March 1, 2016) Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr., stands at attention during his Hall of Heroes induction ceremony Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Pentagon Auditorium. Byers was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for his actions during a hostage rescue operation in Afghanistan in December 2012.

CDR Noeline N. Khaw, USN (covered). Country: Unknown

050812-A-9419D-012. Base: Camp Grayling State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Garlow, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 100th ARW command chief, wear authentic World War II uniforms at a premiere of the first episode of the upcoming Masters of the Air miniseries at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 19, 2024. The upcoming nine-part series on Apple TV+ highlights the legacy of the Eighth Air Force and 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe Abbotts, England, to which the 100th ARW has direct ties.

Canada,Ontario,Niagara-on-the-Lake,Fort George National Historic Park, re-enactment of War of 1812, portrait of black soldier

CMSGT Steve Stephens, Air Force Band, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. stands fast in Division IV on the Mall to take part in the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A beautiful blonde model poses with a vintage WWII aircraft

A flight crewman from the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing smiles after returning to base during exercise Cope Tora '90, a Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) bombing and gunnery exercise. Subject Operation/Series: COPE TORA '90 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DF-SC-89-10923. Country: Unknown

Portrait of senior man wearing military uniform

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