Military Award Ceremonies

Images of military personnel receiving commendations and awards during ceremonies, showcasing camaraderie and professionalism in a gym setting.

(220610-N-OI810-0310) GULFPORT, Mississippi (June 10, 2022) Lt. Brian Crone, right, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14, presents a certificate of reenlistment to Chief Personnel Specialist Malanie Taylor, assigned to NMCB-14, during her reenlistment ceremony during fiscal year 2022, quarter three, Regional Training Platform (RTP-3) at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, June 10, 2022. RTP-3 provided NMCB-14 Seabees hands-on training opportunities in tactical combat casualty care; maintenance and material management; civil engineering support equipment operations; convoy operations; and Seabee combat warfare and expeditionary skills. NMCB-14 provides advance base construction, battle damage repair, contingency engineering, humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery support to our fleet and unified commanders.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 13, 2022) Machinists Mate 2nd Class Tyreese Jones, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Flag Letter of Commendation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, on behalf of Rear Adm. B.J Collins, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central during an award ceremony on Oct. 13, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 10, 2022) Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, recognizes Logistics Specialist 1st Class Brianna Glynn as NSA Souda Bays Senior Sailor of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 during an awards ceremony on Nov. 10, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Joseph Johnson receives a promotion memorandum from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during a frocking ceremony held in the base gym on July 21, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay 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 preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

220512-N-AH609-1007-GR NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 12, 2022) Naval Support Activity Souda Bay on the island of Crete, Greece, held an Awards at Quarters ceremony in the base gym on May 12, 2022. Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Denitra Richardson was recognized as NSA Souda Bays Sailor of the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 and received her Flag Letter of Commendation from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay. NSA Souda Bay 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 8, 2022), Master-at Arms 3rd Class Danielle Morris, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Letter of Commendation from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, during an award ceremony on Dec. 8, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Garvin Purtteman receives a Fifteen Years of service certificate from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an awards-at-quarters ceremony held in the base gym on July 21, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay 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 preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 10, 2022) Chief Master-at-Arms Amanda Sierras, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. Odin Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, Greece, during an award ceremony on Nov. 10, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

240105-N-BR551-1010 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 05, 2024) - Cmdr. Justin Spinks, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 commanding officer, presents Builder 2nd Class John Brewer with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievment Medal (NAM) certificate. The NAM is may be awarded to individuals for specific achievements or sustained meritorious service that warrant greater recognition than is possible with a fitness report or performance evaluation. NMCB 4 is forward deployed throughout the Indo-Pacific region to support and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. As the stand-in, crisis response, naval engineering force, NMCB 4 maintains a ready posture to deliver in-theater expeditionary logistics via expeditionary shore infrastructure, forward damage repair, and mobile construction.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (May 16, 2022) - U.S. Navy Cmdr. David Crescitelli, left, commanding officer of USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) Blue Crew, presents the Civilian Service Achievement Medal to Joseph J. Mohs, ship superintendent of Nebraska during its six-month refit at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), in the crews mess aboard Nebraska. Mohs received the award for his dedication and determination to repair and restore Nebraska. TRFB supports the nations strategic deterrence mission by repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing Pacific Fleet strategic ballistic missile submarines during refits.

(220610-N-OI810-0310) GULFPORT, Mississippi (June 10, 2022) Lt. Brian Crone, right, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14, presents a certificate of reenlistment to Chief Personnel Specialist Malanie Taylor, assigned to NMCB-14, during her reenlistment ceremony during fiscal year 2022, quarter three, Regional Training Platform (RTP-3) at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, June 10, 2022. RTP-3 provided NMCB-14 Seabees hands-on training opportunities in tactical combat casualty care; maintenance and material management; civil engineering support equipment operations; convoy operations; and Seabee combat warfare and expeditionary skills. NMCB-14 provides advance base construction, battle damage repair, contingency engineering, humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery support to our fleet and unified commanders.

220616-N-YD328-0033 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 16, 2022) Master-at-Arms First Class John E. Cameron receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an Awards at Quarters ceremony in the base gym on Jun. 16, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay 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 preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2022) - Capt. Mark Burns (right), Naval Support Activity Washington commanding officer, presents Navy Counselor 1st Class Anthony Turi (left) with a commemorative plaque in honor of Turi's selection as Sailor of the Quarter.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (January 18, 2024) Sailors stationed aboard Naval Station Great Lakes and its tenant commands are presented lone Sailor statues from the Navy League at a Sailor of the year ceremony at the National Museum of the American Sailor, Jan. 18, 2024. Since its founding in 1902, the Navy League has provided a voice for stronger sea services. The Navy League has grown to become the foremost citizens organization serving, supporting and standing with all U.S. sea services.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 15, 2024) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Dillon Pruskauer, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during an awards ceremony on Feb. 15, 2024. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Navy

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 29, 2022) Master-at-Arms Second Class Alexandra Walowsky receives a promotion memorandum from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during a frocking ceremony held in the base gym on June 29, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay 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 preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 28, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Eduardo Boza, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, receives a frocking letter from Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during a frocking ceremony at the Fitness Center on Nov. 28, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

(220611-N-OI810-0087) GULFPORT, Mississippi (June 11, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Saul Ramos, right, Executive Officer of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14, frocks Steelworker 3rd Class Elijah Fiebke, left, from Knoxville, Tennessee, assigned to NMCB-14, with the 3rd Class Petty Officer insignia during morning formation during fiscal year 2022, quarter three, Regional Training Platform (RTP-3) at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, June 11, 2022. RTP-3 provided NMCB-14 Seabees hands-on training opportunities in tactical combat casualty care; maintenance and material management; civil engineering support equipment operations; convoy operations; and Seabee combat warfare and expeditionary skills. NMCB-14 provides advance base construction, battle damage repair, contingency engineering, humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery support to our fleet and unified commanders.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 23, 2022) - Rear Adm. Richard Seif, commander, Submarine Group Seven, presents a certificate of appreciation to Information Technician Petty Officer 1st Class Clayton Holland, for his support raising funds during the 2022 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 23. At the end of each ADFD season, NMCRS offices from around the world host an appreciation ceremony recognizing commands that have the highest donation per capita, the highest donation contribution, and outstanding command key persons for the Marine Corps and the Navy. NMCRS is a private, non-profit organization that has been financially assisting Marines, sailors and their families through interest-free loans and grants since 1904. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and ci

Capt. Chris Bryant, commanding officer, Center for Information Warfare Training, presented the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal to James JimBob Carragher, retired cryptologic technician collection master chief, and deputy information technology division program manager for CIWT, during his retirement ceremony at Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station on Sep. 30. Carragher retired from CIWT with a combined 47 years of federal service with the Navy.

Hospital Corpsman Jazmyn Sharper receives a Letter of Appreciation from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 29, 2022) Logistics Specialist First Class Lisa Thepvongsa receives a promotion memorandum from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during a frocking ceremony held in the base gym on June 29, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay 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 preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance J. Langfeldt, the 6th Marine Corps District commanding officer, left, and Sgt. Maj. Frank O. Robinson, the sergeant major of 6MCD, congratulate Cpl. Isabelle M. Anaya, center, after her reenlistment ceremony held at 6MCD headquarters, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Sept. 14, 2022. The Marine Corps reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight those who've decided to continue their service, and to re-establish the commitment of Marines to the Corps and to the nation. Anaya is a native of Dumas, Texas, and she enlisted out of Recruiting Substation Metro South on May 2, 2018.

GUAM (May 12, 2022) -- After being at the helm of Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3 for two years, Capt. John Bub, left, wrapped up his command tour during a change-of-command ceremony aboard USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo (T-AK 3008) while in port Guam, May 12. Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, commander Joint Region Marianas, right, spoke during the ceremony and presented Bub with an end-of-tour award. Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3 strategically places material and equipment throughout the Indo-Pacific Region for all U.S. Armed Services. This capability ensures critical supplies are delivered where and when needed and enables U.S. forces to rapidly respond to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.

220527-N-EJ241-1018DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (May 27, 2022) - Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Noel O. Heeter, assigned to American Forces Network (AFN) Diego Garcia, receives a Joint Service Achievement Medal from Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia during awards at quarters. AFN operates cable television and radio services in support of command information and entertainment as part of the worldwide Armed Forces Radio and Television Service.

220624-N-EJ241-1001DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 24, 2022) - Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Brandon Petherick, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia, during awards at quarters. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational, and administrative support to U.S. and allied forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

CDR Nichols awards YN1 Holloway with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 28, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Paulo Bonilla, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, receives a frocking letter from Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during a frocking ceremony at the Fitness Center on Nov. 28, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

220512-N-AH609-1008-GR NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 12, 2022) Naval Support Activity Souda Bay on the island of Crete, Greece, held an Awards at Quarters ceremony in the base gym on May 12, 2022. Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Matthew Bakken was recognized as NSA Souda Bays Junior Sailor for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 and received his Flag Letter of Commendation from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay. NSA Souda Bay 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.

220811-N-FN555-1810 MERIDIAN, Miss. (Aug. 11, 2022) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, left, presents Yvette Neal, with a certificate recognizing her 15 years of federal service during a Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Meridian all-hands call at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, Aug. 11, 2022. NTTC Meridian provides entry-level A” school training to students in administration and supply ratings, as well as extensive training to top-performing naval personnel in the yeoman rating to qualify as flag writers.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kyle Shoop, left, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with Cpl. Jeferson HernandezEscobar, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Company 36, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, and an El Salvador native, during a naturalization ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge MCAS Iwakuni service members becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from El Salvador, Liberia, Mexico, Jamaica, and the Philippines.

221110-N-XU073-1013YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 10, 2022) Capt. Les Sobol, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), presents a recognition of service certificate to Tommie Daniels during an award ceremony at Benny Decker Theater onboard CFAY. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

221202-N-NT795-281 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2022) Cmdr. Juan A. Luna, executive officer of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 11, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Chief Yeoman Nichol J. Zirpoli, a native of Totowa, N.J., and administration officer of MSRON 11, during his retirement at American Legion Post 291 in Newport Beach, Calif., Dec. 2. Zirpoli, retired after 20 years of naval service. MESF is a core Navy capability that provides port and harbor security, high value asset security, and maritime security in the coastal and inland waterways.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Curtis V. Ebitz, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, presents an award to Mrs. Megan Perkins, right, an administrative assistant with MCAS New River, in the Headquarters Building in MCAS New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2022. Mrs. Perkins was presented the 2021 Marine Corps Civilian Administrator of the Year award in recognition of her high endeavor, superior accomplishment and demonstrated leadership during her time at MCAS New River.

First Navy Expeditionary Logistics Regiment (NELR) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station-Cheatham Annex in Williamsburg, Virginia on April 1. Captain Christopher S. Koprivec, relieved Captain Kurt D. Williams, and served as Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support group (NAVELSG) Deputy Commander and Commodore, 1st NELR.

281022-N-VG565-1029VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (October 28, 2022) Radm. John Meier ,left, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT), presents Capt. Bret Washburn, AIRLANT force maintenance officer, with an award during his retirement ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit CNATTU, October 28, 2022.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Corrine Ramos receives a Senior Sailor of the Quarter plaque from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

Capt. Kelly Elmore, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) chief of staff, receives her Meritorious Service Medal certificate from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Sep. 10, 2022) - Capt. Hank Kim, mission commander of Pacific Parntership 2022 (PP22), left, presents a plaque to the Honorable Manasseh Maelanga, Deputy Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, during the PP22 Solomon Islands closing ceremony aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership is a unifying mission that fosters enduring friendships and cooperation among many nations. The years mission in Solomon Islands included participants from the United States, Japan and Australia.

ASAN, Guam (Feb. 23, 2024) - Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, commander, Joint Region Marianas, presented the 2023 Sister School-Sister Village award for medium commands to U.S. Naval Base Guam during an awards ceremony at JRM, Feb. 23.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (July 8, 2022) Rear Adm. Wesley McCall, commander of Navy Region Southeast, presents Captain Jason Canfield, the outgoing commanding officer of Naval Station Mayport, with the Legion of Merit award during the base change of command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, July 8, 2022. Naval Station Mayport is the largest operational command in Navy Region Southeast.

Capt. Jeremy Shamblee, the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, awards Division in the Spotlight (DITS) Wolverine of the Week to Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Roy Smith, from San Antonio, assigned to Fords air department, during a DITS uniform inspection for V-3 division, Sept. 23, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Mikaela F. Frias, the assistant marketing and communications officer at 6th Marine Corps District, left, and Sgt. Maj. Frank O. Robinson, the 6MCD sergeant major, congratulate Sgt. Jason A. Hill, a 6MCD data noncommissioned officer, after his promotion ceremony held at 6MCD headquarters, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Oct. 3, 2022. This ceremony serves to publicly recognize those who have proven themselves worthy of the next enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps.

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Joseph Stroney, left, the Navy senior enlisted leader; Petty Officer Second Class Rashida Plummer, a religious program specialist; and Capt. Wayne MacRae, the command chaplain, all with Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo during an award ceremony at the Webber Center on Camp Pendleton, April 6, 2023. Sailors from various installations competed on this board, they were judged based on stellar performance, excellent leadership, and outstanding unit safety contributions during the quarter.

ASAN, Guam (Nov. 9, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Commander Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson hosted a Sister School - Sister Village awards ceremony for tenant commands U.S. Naval Base Guam; U.S. Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, Guam; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five; and Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Unit One, as well mayoral leadership from their sister villages Talofofo, Piti, Yona, Santa Rita-Sumai, and Hagåt, at JRM, Nov. 9. Mayor Vicente Taitague, mayor of the Municipality of Talofofo, and Mayor Jesse Alig, mayor of the Municipality of Piti, were in attendance. Awardees were presented with a certificate, Admirals coin, and commemorative cupcake for their dedicated service to their communities. The Sister Village Program began in 1974, pairing military units with villages as a means to foster and develop mutual understanding between the people of Guam, military personnel, and their family members stationed on Guam.

220330-N-PU674-1007 PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 30, 2022) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), right, presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Lt. Michael Ziarek during the 2021 Military Instructor of the Year (MIOY) ceremony in the NETC headquarters courtyard. Ziarek, an instructor for Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach, was selected as the Officer MIOY.

Reserve Deputy Commander Rear Adm. Brad Dunham, Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Vincent Davis, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 69, during an all hands call at Ault Field in Oak Harbor, Washington September 14, 2022. VP-69, a Navy reserve squadron, is slated to complete their transition to P-8 Poseidon aircraft later this year, sundowning the P-3C Orion for Navy operational squadrons.

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (May 15, 2022) - Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Fort Worth Commander Capt. Mark Hofmann presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Dustin Ikels. Ikels is one of five Navy Reserve Center Shreveport Sailors involved in saving the life of their distressed shipmate, who experienced cardiac arrest shortly after performing the Navy physical readiness test.

CDR Nichols awards Ms. Shelly Lopez a Civilian Service Achievement Medal.

220624-N-EJ241-1008DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 24, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mario Rosito, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia, during awards at quarters. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational, and administrative support to U.S. and allied forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

220627-N-EJ241-1004DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 27, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Gabriel Robinson, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives his frocking letter from Capt. Richard D. Payne, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia during a frocking ceremony. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational, and administrative support to U.S. and allied forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (February 2, 2024) Civilians and Sailors stationed aboard Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) receive awards from NSGL Commanding Officer, Capt. Steve Yargosz, Feb. 2, 2024. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation. Navy

220826-N-XZ205-1020SAN DIEGO (Aug. 26, 2022) Capt. Timothy Wilks, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diegos executive officer (left), awards Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Derrick Koppenhaver, a Sailor assigned to NMRTC San Diego (right), with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a ceremony at the hospital Aug. 26. The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded for heroism and meritorious achievement and service. NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

SUNRISE Fla. (Feb. 5, 2024) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Rinno Carrion, left, and Enlisted Programs Officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Miami, Lt. Brendon Clements, pose for a photo after Carrion's reenlistment at the headquarters office in Sunrise, Fla., February 5, 2024. NTAG Miami, has 38 recruiting locations throughout South Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, with the combined mission to recruit the highest caliber Sailors to meet the needs of the Fleet. Navy

Congratulations to the newest 'C' School graduate at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually from the Navy's only boot camp.

230406-N-WU352-3009 IONIAN SEA (April 6, 2023) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG, right, awards a Bravo Zulu to Operations Specialist 3rd Class Zachary D. Winton, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), during a visit to the ship, April 6, 2023. James E. Williams is the flagship of SNMG2. SNMG2 is a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliances solidarity and cohesion afloat and provides the Alliance with a continuous maritime capability to perform a wide range of tasks, including exercises and real-world operations in periods of crisis and conflict. The George H.W. Bush CSG 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.

220610-N-EJ241-1004DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 10, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Devin Smith, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a certificate of training completion for the Shore Installation Management Basic Boat Coxswain (SIMBBC) course from Lt. Jody Jones, security officer of NSF Diego Garcia, during a graduation ceremony. The SIMBBC curriculum arms security forces with the skills needed to conduct harbor patrol missions and covers techniques including man overboard drills, pier approaches, towing, and anchoring.

Chief Navy Counselor Rachel Oyegoke receives her Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal certificate from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

Master-At-Arms 2nd Class Breanna Byrd, assigned to Naval Station Everett, poses for a photo with Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander, Carrier Strike Group 1, and other command members during the Seattle Navy League Sea Services Awards Luncheon at Fleet Week, Aug. 4, 2022. Fleet Week Seattle is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

Chiara Mauro poses for a photo with Lt. Swider Thorsten during a naturalization ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) June 29, 2023. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Region Legal Service Office Western Pacific collaborated to conduct the naturalization ceremony at CFAS allowing Sailors to become U.S. citizens.

230324-N-LN782-1010 (Mar. 24, 2023) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Mar. 24, 2023. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Sept.14, 2022) - Military leadership, local government officials, and the Tinian High School Army JROTC, gathers for a group photo, following a change of command ceremony held at the 107th Seabee Memorial in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, Sept. 9.30 NCR conducts tactical and operational level planning, maintains major contingency response capability, and executes general engineering across the full range of military operations within the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility, fulfilling CTF 75 requirements in order to support the combatant command and other service component efforts to protect and defend the United States, its territories, allies, and interests; promote regional security and deter aggression. 30 NCR oversees all naval construction force units deployed throughout the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 21, 2022) Joannis Karampetsos receives a Twenty Years of service certificate from Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, during an awards-at-quarters ceremony held in the base gym on July 21, 2022. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay 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 preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON - (Oct. 14, 2022) A rise in rank is an honor and means a lot to service members who tirelessly perform their duties daily to protect and defend. In recognition of her Naval dedication, Interior Communications Electrician Petty Officer Second Class Naomi G. Ramos posing with Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonios Commanding Officer, CDR Stephanie Simoni, received authorization to assume the title of and wear the uniform of First Class Petty Officer.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Apolonio Reyes receives a Letter of Appreciation from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jean Werner, an electronic warfare analyst with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a volunteer award from Col. Tim Anderson, the chief of staff for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during an award ceremony at Marine and Family Programs Headquarters on Camp Pendleton, California, April 21, 2022. In keeping with National Volunteer Week, the ceremony recognized, encouraged, and acknowledged base volunteers who continually serve Camp Pendleton Marines, sailors, and their families through selfless volunteer efforts. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

221130-N-EJ241-1032Cmdr. Robert E. Bulatao, executive officer of U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, receives a Meritorious Service Medal from Capt. John F. Wilson, commanding officer of NSF Diego Garcia, during a frocking ceremony at Diego Garcia Dec. 30, 2022. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational, and administrative support to U.S. and allied forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady presents a Joint Meritorious Service Award citation from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Mark A Milley to outgoing U.S. Strategic Command Commander U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Chas A. Richard during a change of command ceremony, Omaha, Neb., Dec. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 31, 2022) Capt. Odin Klug (left), commanding officer Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, signs an emergency preparedness proclamation presented by Damage Controlman 1st Class Roneshia Redmond (center) and Michael Tyburski (right) from the NSA Souda Bay emergency operation center in recognition of National Preparedness Month on Aug. 31 2022. National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., allied, coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

James Hunter, Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee chairman, presents a plaque to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Guerrero, an aviation supply specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Service Person of the Quarter at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. Guerrero was recognized and celebrated as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee for his contributions both on and off the installation.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Vargas, aviation operations clerk, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Sep. 6, 2022. Vargass responsibilities as an aviation operations clerk are to manage the airfield, support flights to and from the air station and to ensure safety of operations by communicating with the pilots.

U.S Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo during award ceremony at Schofield Barracks motor pool, Jan. 11, 2024. Lance Cpl. Dominic Guerra, and Lance Cpl. Robert Taylor, both bulk fuel specialists with MWSS-174, and U.S. Army Corporal Jie Jiang, a supply sergeant with 2-25 AVN, were awarded the Army Achievement medal for their service and contribution in support of an Army centric exercise.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (January 18, 2024) Sailors stationed aboard Naval Station Great Lakes and its tenant commands are presented lone Sailor statues from the Navy League at a Sailor of the year ceremony at the National Museum of the American Sailor, Jan. 18, 2024. Since its founding in 1902, the Navy League has provided a voice for stronger sea services. The Navy League has grown to become the foremost citizens organization serving, supporting and standing with all U.S. sea services.

220615-N-JL161-1037 WASHINGTON (June 15, 2022) Chief Musician Jonathan Yanik, right, poses with Master Chief Musician Mike Bayes during his retirement ceremony. Bayes retired from the U.S. Navy Band after 26 years of service.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Sarah Chilson was presented with the Military Health System 2023 Military Nursing Leadership Award - midgrade winner, by Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Darin Via, U.S. Navy surgeon general, on Feb. 15 in National Harbor, Maryland. Chilson currently serves as a clinical nurse specialist stationed at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremy W. Beaven, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing chief of staff, presents the Naval Aviation Safety Award to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, May 19, 2022. The award was given for an outstanding safety record during aircraft operations in support of the United States Marine Corps Forces Pacific. This distinctive accomplishment is the result of superior leadership, superlative airmanship and commitment to aviation safety and operational readiness.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON - (Dec. 1, 2022) A rise in rank is an honor and means a lot to service members who tirelessly perform their duties to strengthen the United States Navy. In recognition of their Naval dedication, eight Sailors, seven from Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio and one from Naval Aviation Maintenance Center for Excellence, Oceana, received authorization to be advanced to the next pay grade.

031015-M-5590R-011. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220611-N-PC065-1447 IZMIR, Turkey (June 11, 2022) A U.S. Sailor, Air Force personnel and Marines pose for a photo during a reception in the hangar bay of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) to conclude exercise EFES 2022, June 11, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined, joint, live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between U.S., Turkey, and allied nations. Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

SASEBO, Japan (April 7, 2022) Capt. Ken Ward, left, sixth commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), receives a gift from Command Master Chief Randy Bell on behalf of Americas Chiefs Mess during a change-of-command ceremony on the ship's flight deck. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the lndo-Pacific region.

Warren Stow, owner of the GEICO Oklahoma City South Agency, presents Tech. Sgt. James Rambur, 137th Special Operations Wing, with the 2021 GEICO Military Service Award at the Oklahoma National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Oklahoma City, Aug. 25, 2022. The award is presented annually to one currently serving enlisted member from each branch of the armed forces, to include the National Guard, by GEICO Insurance Company. The award is intended to recognize each recipients contributions to their communities drug and alcohol abuse prevention, fire safety, traffic safety and accident prevention programs. (Oklahoma Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Reece Heck)

220811-N-FN555-1827 MERIDIAN, Miss. (Aug. 11, 2022) Cmdr. Karen Teague, commanding officer, Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Meridian, left, speaks alongside Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, right, during an all-hands call at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, Aug. 11, 2022. NTTC Meridian provides entry-level A” school training to students in administration and supply ratings, as well as extensive training to top-performing naval personnel in the yeoman rating to qualify as flag writers.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 7, 2014) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Andrea Rogel, right, assigned to the preventive medicine department at Naval Medical Center San Diego, administers a flu vaccine to Rear Adm. Bruce L. Gillingham, commander of Naval Medical Center San Diego and Navy Medicine West. It is mandatory for allDepartment of Defense uniformed personnel, not medically or administratively exempt, to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.

Educators from Recruiting Stations Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Twin Cities receive their certificates for completing the 2024 Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 23, 2024. Participants of the workshop visit MCRD San Diego to observe recruit training and gain a better understanding about the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. Marine Corps

BOSTON (Oct. 6, 2022) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jason Santamaria, was awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal aboard USS Constitution, October 6. 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.

021211-M-0175R-002. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kyle Shoop, left, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with U.S. Navy Aviation Mechanic Seaman Alwayne Cowie, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and a Jamaica native, during a naturalization ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge MCAS Iwakuni service members becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from El Salvador, Liberia, Mexico, Jamaica, and the Philippines.

GREAT LAKES (Oct. 26, 2022) Assistant Chief William Wheat, Great Lakes Fire & Emergency Services, receives the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Medal from Capt. Jason J. Williamson on the occasion of his retirement. Wheat served aboard Naval Station Great Lakes from April 1987 to October 2022. Throughout the course of his career, he was a vital member of the installation's fire team in responding to an average of 3,000 calls for service annually. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

220819-N-XZ205-1028SAN DIEGO (Aug. 19, 2022) Capt. Jeffery Johnson, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diegos acting commanding officer (left), awards Hospitalman Journee Gaines, a Sailor assigned to NMRTC San Diego (right), with a Shipmate of the Month Award during a ceremony at the hospital Aug. 19. With input from NMRTC San Diego directorates chain of command, Shipmate of the Month honors Sailors who perform their duties exceptionally well. NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

CRYSTAL CITY, VA. (Oct. 13, 2022) - The F-35 Joint Program Office celebrates the U.S. Navys 247th birthday with a tradition in which the most senior ranking Navy Sailor present, CAPT Kenneth B. Sterbenz, cuts the cake with the most junior Sailor present, YN2(SW/AW) Madeline A. Hernandez, during a cake-cutting ceremony at the F-35 Program headquarters in Crystal City, VA., Oct. 13, 2022. The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle-space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35, which has been operational since July of 2015, is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built. (Photo by America Henry-Wingo/Released)

220721-N-UD469-1795 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with Sailors aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 21. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four 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.

220415-N-UN585-2063 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2022) Cmdr. Scott Jones, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), left, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal certificate to Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jerrel Merren, April 15, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Valentina Scomparin poses for a photo with Lt. Swider Thorsten during a naturalization ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) June 29, 2022. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Region Legal Service Office Western Pacific collaborated to conduct the naturalization ceremony at CFAS allowing Sailors to become U.S. citizens.

USAF Brigadier General Barry W. Barksdale, Commander of the 37th Training Wing, Lackland AFB, Texas, presents the Purple Heart Certificate to ex-POW Technical Sergeant Joseph Lajzer (retired) at the Lackland AFB, parade grounds. Mr. Lajzer is being awarded the Purple Heart and the Prisoner of War Medal for military service performed between April 1942 and September 1945. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220524-N-TT639-1184 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2022) - Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Isaiah Wallace, right, and Ensign Justin Joo pose for a photo during a reenlistment ceremony aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 24, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

220909-N-FP878-0003COLUMBUS, Ohio (SEP. 9, 2022) - Cmdr. John Mullen, commanding officer of Navy Talent Acusition Group Ohio River Valley (right), and Command Master Chief Christopher Byard speak with chief selects after issuing "Charge Books to the prospective Chiefs. The Charge book is a Navy tradition that started in the second World War and is used to by chief selects to record wisdom and guidance for future use.

221110-N-LP924-1025 CARIBBEAN SEA (Nov. 10, 2022) Capt. Bryan Carmichael, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4, cuts the cake alongside the oldest and youngest Marine on board the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during a celebration of the Marine Corps birthday on the mess decks, Nov. 10, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

SAN DIEGO (APR. 14, 2022) Commander, Navy Region Southwest (CNRSW), Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett, right, presents a plaque to CNRSWs Sailor of the Year (SOY), Air Traffic Controlman 1st Class Samuel Zacarias, left center, along with CNRSW's Command Master Chief, Lisa Tisdale, right center, and Naval Air Station Lemoore's Command Master Chief, Fredrick Martinez, left. Zacarias was selected as SOY after competing against top-performing Sailors from across CNRSW's 10 installations.

Barbara Coleman, Marine Corps Recruiting Command recruiting facilities manager, retires after 47 years and was awarded by Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC sergeant major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022.

628th Air Base Wing annual award winners are presented with an award from 628th ABW leadership during the 2023 628th ABW Annual Awards Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 8, 2024. 628th ABW leadership recognized the accomplishments in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, Sailors, officers, civilians, and teams. Air Force

Lt. Eltjon Nuredini receives his Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal certificate from Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Aboona presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.

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