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Airmen in formal uniforms participating in ceremonial events and parades, highlighting military precision, respect, and tradition.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks and Swiss Defense Minister Viola Amherd hold a meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2022.

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team marches onto the flight line prior to the opening ceremonies at the 1991 Department of Defense Joint Services Open House. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Leaving the grandmaster and the grand mistress preceded by two hays of the Marinierskapel, the palace on the dam after the ceremonies on the occasion of the inauguration of H.M. Queen Beatrix.

Chief Musician Cassy Hamilton conducts Navy Band Great Lakes during a pass-in-review ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command, Jan. 4, 2024. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

021115-F-3478C-002. Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030402-M-5834A-089. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: III MEF

111128-N-AP176-050 NORFOLK (Nov. 28, 2011) An honor detail fires a rifle volley during a memorial service aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The remembrance, part of the ships 50th birthday celebrations, honored the sacrifice of former Enterprise Sailors. Enterprise is scheduled to deploy for the last time this spring.

From left, formations of Polish, U.S., Lithuanian, and Belgium military bands play their instruments during a dress rehearsal of the Lithuania Military Tattoo at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 26, 2022. The Big Red One Band is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly performing alongside nine other NATO ally bands during a historical, inaugural military tattoo hosted by Lithuanian Armed Forces.

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Soldiers raise the Gold Star Service Flag at the commands Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, headquarters on May 27, 2022.

DN-ST-89-01443. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and the U.S. Military District of Washington, renders honors upon the arrival of the French President Emmanuel Macron to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Nov. 30, 2022.

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - Members of the Kadena Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps drill team perform at Kadenas Veterans Day observation ceremony November 11. Veterans Day, formerly “Armistice Day”, was first observed November 11, 1919, one year after fighting ceased for World War I, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it as a day to be “filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the countrys service…”. Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing Commander, refers to it as a day in which he is “so proud to be called a veteran”.

Cuba, Havana, Revolution Square. Navy troops march in International Workers' Day parade.

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.

DN-ST-89-06022. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

FRA - POLITIQUE - CYBERDEFENSE - Florence Parly, ministre des Armées, à RennesFlorence Parly, ministre des Armées, se rend jeudi 3 octobre 2019 au quartier Stéphant à Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande ( 35 ), où elle inaugurere le premier btiment du Commandement de la cyberdéfense ( COMCYBER ), spécifiquement conçu pour répondre aux besoins techniques et opérationnels du COMCYBER et accueillir ses différentes unités.FRA - POLITICS - CYBERDEFENSE - Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, in RennesFlorence Parly, Minister of the French Armed Forces, will visit the Stéphant district in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande ( 35) on Thursday, October 3, 2019, where she will inaugurate the first building of the Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER), specifically designed to meet the technical and operational needs of the COMCYBER and accommodate its various units.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 320th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 31-Sept 1, 2022. Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland, Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, JBSA-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony.

South African service members stand in formation during the Africa Aersopace and Defence Exhibition 2022 opening ceremonies, Sept. 21, 2022, at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Centurion, South Africa. The U.S. military conducts multilateral military-to-military engagements and security assistance with African air forces in order to build aviation capacity, enhance regional cooperation, and increase interoperability. (U.S. Air Force by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

Graduates from recruit company P-202 complete basic training at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Sep. 16, 2022. Training Center Cape May staff members look forward to continuing the Coast Guards Long Blue Line of developing fleet-ready women and men, who are eagerly ready to make a difference in our Coast Guard.

MAJ. GEN. Donald C. Hilbert, U.S. Army, leads the military presidential escort marching in the Inauguration Day parade for President George H. W. Bush, 41st president of the United States. The escort includes, left to right: Brig. GEN. Julius F. Johnson,. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

At Otopeni Air Base, Bucharest, Romania, Romanian airmen march off after the conscript swearing-in ceremony. In the background is the C-130 from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany that transported an Air Force airfield survey team. The base was visited by the airfield survey team at the request of Romanian officials to determine if Romanian bases meet US and NATO standards for use in operations and exercises. Base: Otopeni Air Base, Bucharest Country: Romania (ROM)

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.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 10-11, 2022. Brig. Gen. Brenda P. Cartier, Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony.

Drill instructors from all service branches observe Coast Guard training during the 2022 Drill Instructor Summit as part of the Council on Recruit Basic Training., Oct. 19, 2022, in Cape May, N.J. The summit is designed to facilitate dialogue between the services, aid in the exchange of ideas, discuss societal trends affecting basic military training, and identify best practices that serve to benefit enlisted training across the services.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

Turkish Airmen assigned to the 10th Tanker Base Command render a salute during the Atatürk Memorial Day ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 10, 2022. In commemoration of the 84th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the modern-day Republic of Türkiye, the 10th Tanker Base Command and the 39th Air Base Wing paid tribute to Atatürk. Atatürk is credited with the birth and modernization of Türkiye and his accomplishments are celebrated throughout the nation. During this day of remembrance, the entire country of Türkiye pauses for two minutes at 9:05 a.m., to symbolize the moment Atatürk passed.

U.S. Navy Sailors with Bravo Surgical Company, 3d Medical Battalion, pose for a group photo during a service dress blue uniform inspection, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2022. Bravo Surgical Company conducts unit uniform inspections bi-annually in order to ensure the Sailors uniforms are adequately maintained and ready for use.

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.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds enlists future Airmen during the Shaw Air and Space Expo at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 2, 2022. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as Americas premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen.

A Vietnamese honour guard marching past the red carpet for US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates, Hanoi, October 2010.

SPC Trent Reese of the US Army Band, (Pershings Own) escorts the Hope Arkansas High School Marching band during the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of a co-ed recruit company pass in review during their graduation ceremony. Recruit Training Command, Orlando, is the only Navy command where both men and women undergo basic training. Base: Naval Training Center, Orlando State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

American Reunion on the Mall. Armed Forces Color Guard member SRA Patrice Benniefield stand erect while waiting to present the color's at the American Reunion on the Mall infront of the Lincoln Memorial. She is assigned to the Presidential Color Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Swedish Navy Special Officer Filip Vagner, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Christoffer Löv Fohlin, both embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), look on during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clarke-class dry cargo ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13) as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Nov. 2, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

Ehingen e. V. historic militia, Heimattage Ulm Festival 2008, Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace stand for the U.S. national anthem during a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2022.

DN-SN-85-08943. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force color guard members retire the colors during the 2022 Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The Reunion of Honor is an annual ceremony that commemorates the sacrifices made by both Japanese and American service members who fought during World War II on Iwo To.

DA-SC-85-00531. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers, Flags, Changing of the Guard, Parade Ground, Yttre borggarden, Royal Palace, Kungliga slottet, Stockholm, Sweden, Europe

Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard members present the colors before the Drydene 400 NASCAR race at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware, May 1, 2022. The Honor Guard presented the colors during pre-race events throughout the 2022 NASCAR weekend.

9/11 first responders stand for a flag unveiling during an observance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to honor the 184 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attack at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

Members from the US Army 3rd Infantry, E Company, (Old Guard) move out of the staging area toward the parade route. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Coast Guard Academy cadets get hyped up as they await their football team to take the field, Kings Point, New York, Nov. 12, 2022. Most of the Corps of Cadets travelled to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to support their football team in the annual Secretaries Cup game.

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Chinese Honor Guard, Beijing, China.

Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team line up for the crowd after a demonstration jump on the USS Midway in San Diego, California on 21 September, 2022. The U.S. Army Parachute Team is in San Diego in preparation for the Miramar Airshow 24- 25 September.

040319-M-9362G-002. Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two Dutch Paratroopers lay a wreath during a ceremony for the anniversary of Operation Market Garden at the Robert Frost Bridge, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 16, 2022. These European citizen remember the sacrifice from the 1st British Parachute Regiment and honor the ones who lost their lives liberating the Netherlands during World War II.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 13-14, 2022. Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force Commander, reviewed the ceremony.

An air force soldier of the guard battalion gives commands to army soldiers of an honour formation of the final roll call of the Bundeswehr missions MINUSMA and EUTM Mali at the Federal Ministry of Defence in Berlin, 22.02.2024

Soldiers from across the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) assist in celebrating President George Washingtons Birthday at Mount Vernon, Va. on Feb. 19, 2024. Later that day, the Fife and Drum Corps marched during the 2024 George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria, Va. Army

Navy recruits carrying M-1 rifles pass in review at the Recruit Training Command. The rifles have been reintroduced in Navy boot camps after a five-year hiatus to develop teamwork and aid in body conditioning. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members perform a gun salute during a ceremony at Higashiyama Park Cemetery Oct. 27, 2022. The annual ceremony was held by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo District to commemorate JMSDF members who have died in the line of duty.

220402-N-PW480-5241 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 2, 2022) - Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets are inspected by a staff judge during the armed basic drill event at the 2022 NJROTC National Academic, Athletic, and Drill Competition, April 2. NJROTC cadets from 27 schools across the nation assembled for the competition. It is the first to be held in person since 2019 and is the most comprehensive test of overall NJROTC training and performance. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) oversees 583 NJROTC and 58 Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) units across the nation and world.

Rear view of men in uniforms sitting on chairs in a room

Swearing-in ceremony of 1100 policemen and policewomen to the NRW Police Force, Class of 2009, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

The March Air Force Base Honor Guard lays Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert Cardenas to rest at the Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, California, March 31, 2022. Cardenas was born March 10, 1920, and passed away March 10, 2022.

Czech Republic, Praque, Praque Castle, Detail of Guard Uniform

Boquete Panama November 2017 this is a month of great celebrations in Panama. These soldiers are marching with bayonets in great parades to celebrate the Panama Indipendence day from Spain

970609-F-8006R-001. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR Base: Germersheim Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DA-SC-85-00529. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers and Marines from 21 countries swear allegiance to the U.S. as new citizens at a naturalization ceremony on Bagram Air Field, May 26. Because of their active duty service in the armed forces, these service members were granted citizenship.

More than 600 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 24-25, 2022. Col. Chris Forrest, Chief, Research Programs, RSI, HQ USEUCOM, reviewed the ceremony.

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060629-N-3241S-538. Base: Great Lakes State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Uniformed women at military parade, unit of air defense troops, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Asia

Colonel James Stevens (Left), the 377th Support Group Commander welcomes the incoming commander, USAF Colonel Polly Peyer, and says goodbye to the outgoing commander, USAF Colonel Gary Dillis, as he leads the troops for Adjutant's Call during the 377th Wing Change of Command ceremony held on June 2nd, 1999, at Kirkland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Col. Kaname Kuniyuki, V Corps Forward chief of staff, renders his salute at the 1956 Uprising Monument in Poznań, Poland commemorating the 1956 and subsequent Polish protests against the communist political system, June 26, 2022. The Poznań Riots, or the 1956 Uprising, was the first recognized strike and street demonstration in communist Poland.

The Eighth Army Band performs at the Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo in Gyeryong, South Korea, Oct. 8. Eighth Army Soldiers, civilians and family members were invited to the expos family day. The exposition features static displays of ROK military equipment from all branches along with Eighth Army military vehicles. The Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo is aimed at exhibiting various aspects relating to military culture and to serve as an educational forum. The expo runs through Oct. 23.

Soldiers from 11th Airborne Division stand on Pershing Field Sept. 30, 2022 wait to get awarded their skills badges for the Expert Field Medical, Expert Infantry or Expert Soldier Badge testing that took place over the past three weeks. (Photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis/ 11th Airborne Division Public Affairs Office)

030416-M4547R-014. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 4th Marines

U.S. Marines prepare to present lei to Mrs. Holly Rudder and Mrs. Sue Jurney during the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Sept. 7, 2022. Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder relinquished command to Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney ahead of his retirement after 38 years of dedicated and faithful service in the U.S. Marine Corps.

051002-F-7564C-182. Base: Charlotte Ang Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A color guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) carries the flag of Denmark in support of an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 31, 2022. The wreath was laid by Morten Bødskov, minister of defence, Denmark.

One of the military escorts watches over the visitor section prior to the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremony. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. James McConville hosts an army full honors arrival ceremony for the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army Gen. Park Jeong Hwan at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 25, 2023. During the ceremony, Gen. McConville bestowed Gen. Park with the Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.

The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Senior leaders with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participate in a commemoration of the Battle of Camarón with French forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) at the French Base Djibouti April 28, 2022. The Bataille de Camerone which occurred over ten hours on April 30, 1863 between the Foreign Legion of the French army and the Mexican army, is regarded as a defining moment in the Foreign Legion's history. Members of the CJTF HOA regularly train with and work alongside allies, partners, and government organizations to achieve a unified effort to improve safety, security and prosperity in East Africa.

040611-M-5324O-006. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Oregon School Superintendents Luncheon was held as part of Portland Rose Festival and Fleet Week 2022, June 9. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services

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U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band take a photo before a dress rehearsal of the Lithuania Military Tattoo final performance with all represented nations at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 26, 2022. The Big Red One Band is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly performing alongside nine other NATO ally bands during a historical, inaugural military tattoo hosted by Lithuanian Armed Forces.

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., holds a Sunset Parade on base to honor the Coast Guards 232nd birthday and recognize regional operational commands, Aug. 7, 2022. To ensurecontinued mission success, the service is embarking on its greatest transformation yet: transforming ourworkforce, sharpening our competitive edge and advancing our mission excellence.

The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own" supports an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 31, 2022. The wreath was laid by Morten Bødskov, minister of defence, Denmark.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2022) Sailors on the flight deck of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) conduct small arms training. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., center, marches with the funeral procession to the gravesite of Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 17, 2022. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, died Jan. 16, 2022 at the age of 102. He served 30 years during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

060907-N-6597H-077. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SC-86-11400. Base: Sunnyvale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040524-F-1601R-002. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

The Idaho National Guard participated in Boise's downtown Idaho Veterans Parade on Nov. 5, 2022 to honor veterans, past and present. Mountain Home Air Force Base Honor Guard Airmen posted the colors at the start of the parade.

China, Beijing, close up of policeman

Guns twirl as the members of a US Air Force drill team perform at show center during the Operation DESERT STORM 10th Aniversary celebration at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Republic Day Parade, Red Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia Copyright: xGoutamxRoy/DinodiaxPhotox

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 320th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 7-8, 2022. Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, reviewed the ceremony.

Uniformed men with military parade, unit of air defense troops, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Asia

Kano, Nigeria - 17 October 2021: View of uniformed personnel standing in formation on the expansive, sun-drenched ground, their dark uniforms contrasting against the pale earth and clear sky.

War veterans at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France, Europe

The U.S. Air Force Presidential Honor Guard Drill Team poses on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial..

174th Attack Wing Commander, Col. William J. McCrink III addresses the wing during a wing formation ceremony held at Hancock Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY on August 11, 2022. 174th Attack Wing Alumni members and the 174th Honor Guard were also part of the wing formation ceremony.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force Academy Cadets participate in the Parents' Weekend Parade at Stillman Field Sept. 1, 2023. The event is held over Labor Day weekend, providing Academy families an extended opportunity to reunite with their cadets and tour Academy facilities.

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