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Military Briefings & Ceremonies

Group of soldiers in uniform attending briefings and ceremonies at various military bases, displaying camaraderie and teamwork under formal settings.

The 720th Security Forces Squadron becomes the 943rd Security Forces Squadron during a change of name ceremony on June 10, 2022, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. The 720th Security Forces Squadron was deactivated and then activated as the 943rd Security Forces Squadron.
The 720th Security Forces Squadron becomes the 943rd Security Forces Squadron during a change of name ceremony on June 10, 2022, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. The 720th Security Forces Squadron was deactivated and then activated as the 943rd Security Forces Squadron.
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Lt. Gen. Ryoji Takemoto, Commanding General of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Western Army, Maj. General Stephen G. Smith, 7th Infantry Division Commanding General and U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Michael A. Brooks, Assistant Commanding General of 3rd Marine Division, provide opening remarks for Yama Sakura 83 opening ceremony at Camp Kengun, Japan, Dec. 4, 2022. Yama Sakura is a complex exercise that has been ongoing for over 40 years and continues to build the bilateral partnership of the strong US-JGSDF alliance.
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Maintenance Squadron Aircrew Egress Systems (AES) section pose for a photo at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 27, 2022. AES Airmen ensure the safe ejection from aircraft in the event of an air emergency.
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Paratroopers from the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division 2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment pose for a photo during the 2024 NASCAR Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. The Daytona 500 is a 500-mile-long NASCAR Cup Series motor race held annually and is regarded as the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar.
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(From left to right), U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cody Nelson, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Logistics and Readiness section chief, Capt. Ryan Pease, the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management flight commander, and U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Zachary and Sgt. Junially Manantan assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, kick-off the Combined Federal Campaign at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 11, 2022. This year, the annual workplace charity campaign is set up at the JBER main exchange shopping mall, and its mission is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Joseph Campo, 48th Fighter Wing commander, signs a proclamation for fire prevention week at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 13, 2022. The proclamation confirmed the 48th FWs involvement in fire prevention week, a nationwide event focused on educating and training the public on the basics of proactive fire safety.
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Two dozen Soldiers from across Europe competed in the Regional Health Command Europe Best Leader competition May 23-26 at Landstuhl, Germany. Six-person teams from each of RHCEs four direct reporting units competed for a chance to represent RHCE at the MEDCOM Best Leader competition in June. While individuals from each DRU team competed together as a squad, participants were evaluated individually in each category to determine who was the top Junior Officer, Noncommissioned Officer and Junior Soldier. The top officer, top two NCOs and top three Soldiers from the competition will form an RHCE squad that will compete at the MEDCOM Best Leader Competition at Fort Benning, Ga. in June. (Photo illustration)
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Five University of New Mexico Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and their trainer pose for a photo at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 9, 2024. Kirtlands 377th Security Forces Group conducted a combative course for the UNM ROTC cadets to teach them hand-to-hand fighting techniques, grappling and how to de-escalate situations. Air Force
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The 3rd Infantry Divisions Best Squad, all assigned to the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd ID, are representing the division during the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition on Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 25-29, 2022. The winner of the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition will advance to the U.S. Army Forces Command Best Squad Competition in the coming months. The 3rd ID squad consists of Sgt. 1st Class Mk-Ada-Quet Genereaux, a combat medic from Lansing, Michigan; Sgt. Garrett Blanchard, a combat medic from Baltimore, Maryland; Spc. Djamilou Sebabe, a motor transport operator from Lome, Togo; Spc. Matthew Martin, a combat medic from Lexington, South Carolina, and Spc. DarQuiarean Jones, an ammunition specialist from Warner Robins, Georgia. (Graphic Illustration by Sgt. Dre Stout)