International Military Parades

Colorful scenes of soldiers from different nations showcasing ceremonial drills and parades, characterized by vibrant uniforms and flags on display.

EU, Slovakia, Bratislava, Grassalkovich Palace, presidential palace, changing of the guard

Russian soldiers marching in the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Russia

Soldiers of the Chinese Guards in Tian'anmen Square

Military parade at the Pardo Palace, the King's Palace, in Madrid

French soldiers taking part in military parade in Paris, France

030402-M-5834A-113. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: III MEF

EU, Slovakia, Bratislava, Grassalkovich Palace, presidential palace, changing of the guard

Participants in the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade rehearsal make their way down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 2009. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform are providing military ceremonial support to the presidential inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington's 1789 inauguration.

Army soldiers in camouflage marching on military parade

Cadets from the US Army Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in formation on the Mall awaiting the start of the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

War veterans marching to the Arch of Triumph Paris. France.

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, march into their performance 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.

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, march into their performance 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.

Santiago. Chile. South America. Changing of the guard at Palacio de la Moneda, seat of President of Chile.

Changing of the guard in front of the Palacio Real, Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain, Europe

Service members conduct an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at President William H. Tafts Memorial Gravesite in Section 30, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 15, 2022.The wreath-laying ceremony was held to commemorate Taft's 165th birthday and was hosted by Karen Durham-Aguilera, executive director, Army National Military Cemeteries. The wreath was laid by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, military deputy to the deputy chief of staff, G-6, United States Army Reserve.

Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

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

Cadets from the US Military Academy, West Point, were among the units that marched in the 1993 Inaugural day parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Polish sailors watch from the pier as two United States Navy ships dock in port during the first visit to Poland by American vessels since 1927. The guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG 17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL)

Military parade in Muscat in Oman, Middle East

Change of the guard at the Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, Capital city of Czech, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe

Guards at the Amalienborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Inaugural parade, USMC reserve unit marches down Pennsylvania Ave. at 4th street, during the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Russian soldiers marching in the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Russia

A color guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) carry the flag of Georgia during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 9, 2023. The wreath was laid by Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze.

Soldiers of the Guard Battalion of the German Armed Forces, taken during the reception of the Prime Minister of Italy at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, 03.02.2023., Berlin, Germany, Europe

US Civil War-era Marines, military re-enactors, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA

MONACO, MONTE CARLO, PRINCE'S PALACE, CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY

The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee Military Component Commanders march down 15th Street during the 1997 presidential inaugural parade. State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041005-F-6340W-035. Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

East German guards wait for the official opening of the Brandenburg Gate..

Soldiers on parade in South Korea raise their rifles

Crew members aboard the Soviet guided missile cruiser, SLAVA, take part in a rehearsal in preparation for the summit meeting between President George H.W. Bush and Soviet Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev to be held on December 2-3. Base: Marsaxlokk Bay Country: Malta (MLT)

Change of guard soldiers marching near Casa Rosada, Plaza de Mayo

Soldiers of The 153rd Infantry Regiment in uniforms, Strasbourg, Alsace, France

Members of the 374th Operations Group salute during a retreat ceremony March 17, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The retreat ceremony serves as a way to pay respect to the flag and signals the end of the official duty day with the playing of the national anthem while lowering and folding the flag.

Mongolia, Ulaan Baatar, National Day Military Parade.

The U.S. Armed Forces Body Bearer Team walks in a formation to retrieve and carry the flag-draped casket of U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2022. Woody served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and was awarded the militarys highest decoration for combat service, the Congressional Medal of Honor, by President Harry S. Truman in 1945. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Military parade on Venezuelan Independence Day in Caracas, Venezuela.

Members of the Keesler Marine Detachment regulation drill team perform during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 28, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen are given the opportunity to volunteer to learn and execute drill down routines.

Pre-Graduation Full Dress Parade United States Military Academy West Point New York, USA

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Mons, Belgium, May 31, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.

The school of Fire Officer,Military parade for the national day in Champs Elysées,Paris,France,Europe

DN-ST-87-03546. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

Policemen, carrying the uniform caps under their arms, Germany, Europe

A close-up view of the stocks on drill rifles U.S. Marines are using 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)

Demonstration of the "Ghost Peton" of the Limos on the airbase Dare on the occasion of 75 years of the Royal Air Force during one of the open days.

A U.S. Marine Corps honor guard marches onto the flight line prior to the opening ceremonies at 1991 Department of Defense Joint Services Open House. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers marching, Tokyo, Japan

A Polish Soldier with the Central Band of the Polish Armed Forces leads the band during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, June 2, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.

Veteran French soldiers taking part in military parade in Paris, France

SASEBO, Japan (April 23, 2012) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West holds an all-hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

A color guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) carry the flag of Japan during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 13, 2023. The wreath was laid by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

National Day Luxembourg, celebration of the Grand Duke s birthday, military parade with luxembourgish army, police, fire department, rescue service and armed forced, Luxembourg city, 23.06.2024 National Day Luxembourg, celebration of the Grand Duke s birthday, military parade with luxembourgish army, police, fire department, rescue service and armed forced, Luxembourg city, 23.06.2024 Copyright: xZoonar.com/BeritxKesslerx 21834163

Madrid, 05/05/2018. Changing of the guard at the Royal Palace. Photo: Maya Balanya. Archdc.

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

U.S. Marines attached to II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) march in the New York City Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2022. Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and II MEF Marines are participating in events in and around New York City during the week-long Veterans Day New York celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of the nations veterans.

Members of the Joint Honor Guard take part in honor cordon ceremony as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomes Japan's Minister of Defense Yasukazu Hamada to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Army cadets stand at attention during drill instruction inside Forbidden City

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

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram engage in a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

Sentinels from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment conduct the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 4, 2022.

Soldiers Tian'anmen Square Beijing, China

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.

Members of the Texas Cavaliers Kings Guard present flags during the Investiture of King Antonio at the Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas, April 2, 2022. King Antonio is a Fiesta dignitary selected from the ranks of the Texas Cavaliers, an organization of 600 businesses, civic and community leaders, who volunteer their time and talents in support of San Antonio area charities.

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

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

Service members conduct an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at President William H. Tafts Memorial Gravesite in Section 30, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 15, 2022.The wreath-laying ceremony was held to commemorate Taft's 165th birthday and was hosted by Karen Durham-Aguilera, executive director, Army National Military Cemeteries. The wreath was laid by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, military deputy to the deputy chief of staff, G-6, United States Army Reserve.

Germany, Berlin, Brass Bandsmen In Traditional Uniform Playing Trumpet With The Brandenburg Gate Behind

Repayment of the guard of the royal marechaussee at the entrance to the palace on Dam Dam in Amsterdam on the day of the inauguration of H.M. Queen Beatrix.

Ceremonial guard at military display at the Sultan's Palace in Brunei Darussalam

061014-F-0193C-003. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Swearing-in of the police inspector candidates, North Rhine-Westphalia Police, Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

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.

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

Air Force Military Training School (Limos) excert with weapon Uzi.

Cadets on the ferry, Helsinki, Finland, Europe

Changing of the honor guards by the tomb of the unknown soldier in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia.

Military Guard Of Honour of Jamaica Defence Force outside Parliament in Kingston, Jamaica

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

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Travis Acheson, former assistant adjutant general-air, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, pauses for a photo with 156th Wing Honor Guard Airmen during the PRANG ATAG change of command ceremony at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Sept. 17, 2022. The change of command ceremony took place during the September regularly scheduled drill.

Members of the 334th Training Squadron regulation drill team perform during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 1, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen are given the opportunity to volunteer to learn and execute drill down routines.

221021-N-OX321-1035 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Oct. 21, 2022) Naval Air Station Sigonellas new chief petty officers sing “Anchors Aweigh” while marching for their introduction during a chief pinning ceremony held on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Oct. 21 2022. The purpose of the ceremony is to celebrate the time-honored transition of a petty officer 1st class into a chief petty officer but is undertaken by all E-6 from all branches at the command eligible for advancement to E-7. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

Inaugural parade, U.S. Army Reserve Company pass in review for the 1993 inauguration parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

Line of guards in front of the Palace, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

A Bulgarian National Guard soldier, assigned to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense, marches with his saber during the opening ceremony of the HEMUS International Defense Equipment and Services Exhibition at International Fair Plovdiv, Bulgaria, June 1, 2022. The U.S. Armys participation in HEMUS 2022 allows the development of security cooperation and strategic engagement to advance modernization and interoperability with the other U.S. agencies, allies and foreign partners. Bulgaria is a steadfast and gracious host, and the U.S. is honored to continue our long-term cooperation through engagements such as bilateral exchanges to improve partnership.

The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard marches past the Navy Memorial during the 1997 Presidential Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Cadets of the KMA and Adelbills of the Kim form an honorary hedge along the passerelle during the ceremonies on the occasion of the inauguration of H.M. Queen Beatrix in Amsterdam. Behind the honorary guard of the Wardregiment Hunters.

Canada, Ontario, Kingston, Fort Henry National Historic Site. Military cannon race and competition. Loading cannon.

Female soldier with bayonet, Royal Guard, Royal Palace, Oslo, Norway, Europe

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

Khabarovsk, Russia - Jun 02, 2019: International festival of military bands The Amur waves . Military music bands marching through the empty streets of the city of Khabarovsk. Russia. Copyright: xZoonar.com/DmitriixRudx 13925860

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.

051103-A-3578T-068. Base: Buenos Aires Country: Argentina (ARG)

Europe, Spain (in Spanish northern Africa), Ceuta, Legionnaire officers

Malta, Valletta, In Guardia military re-enactors in 15th century uniforms, Triq il-Repubblika street, NR

Tomb guards from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct the Changing of the Guard during snowfall at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 19, 2024.

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