Military Cadets and Formations

Cadets and sailors in formal setups including formations and ceremonies, emphasizing discipline and tradition within military institutions.

Soldaten vom Wachbataillon der Bundeswehr, aufgenommen im Rahmen eines Empfangs mit militaerischen Ehren auf dem Hof des Bundeskanzleramtes in Berlin, 13.03.2024. Berlin Deutschland *** Soldiers from the Guard Battalion of the German Armed Forces, photographed during a reception with military honors in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, 13 03 2024 Berlin Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerxphotothek.dex

Cadets stand in formation at a wreath-laying ceremony, Oct. 15, 2022, at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, N.Y. The USMA upholds a tradition of laying a wreath at the stone feet of Sylvanus Thayer, the Father of West Point,” before each home field football game.

DN-ST-89-08705. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Navy captain salutes as he departs the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713) at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-86-10771. Country: France (FRA)

DN-ST-86-01243. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldaten vom Wachbataillon der Bundeswehr, aufgenommen im Rahmen eines Empfangs mit militaerischen Ehren auf dem Hof des Bundeskanzleramtes in Berlin, 13.03.2024. Berlin Deutschland *** Soldiers from the Guard Battalion of the German Armed Forces, photographed during a reception with military honors in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, 13 03 2024 Berlin Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerxphotothek.dex

US Army, Company E, 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard), march past the Presidential Party in the Preidential reviewing stand during the Inaugural Parade. Washington, DC, 20 January 1997. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine Corps firing party takes part in a Memorial Day observance at the USS ARIZONA Memorial. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-85-00584. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The US Army 80th Institutional Training Division marching past the Presidential Party in the Presidential reviewing stand during the Inaugural Parade. Washington, DC, 20 January 1997. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-84-00593. Base: Washington Navy Yard State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SC-86-10966. Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pacific Ocean, June 30, 2005 - Ceremonial Honor Guard members stand at port arms during a burial at sea ceremony held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).

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.

DN-ST-86-01244. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Inaugural Parade. Members from the U.S. Air Force Academy (foreground), and members of the 325th Basic Military Training Squadron march past Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Air Force honor guard takes part in the full honors funeral for GEN Nathan Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF from 1957-1960, at the Arlington National Cemetery. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-10383. Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT SCORPIAN 85 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

930204-D-9880W-036. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the 101st Airborne Division Honor Guard carry a casket containing the remains of a member of the 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, out of a 437th Military Airlift Wing C-14B Starlifter aircraft. On December 12, 1985, 248 soldiers of the 3rd Battalion were killed in a plane crash at Gander Airport, Newfoundland, Canada. They were returning to the United States after participating in peacekeeping duty with the Mulinational Force and Observers in the Sinai Desert. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Practice Inaugural parade. U.S. Marine Corps honor guard formed up and marched to where the parade would start. This is a rehearsal for the Inaugural parde. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Inaugural parade, U. S. Military Academy cadets march down Pennsylvania, during the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-03348. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chinese military soldiers in formation in Beijing China

Practice Inaugural Parade. Members of the USAF form up as part of the Military Cordon for the 52nd Presidential Inauguration. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SENIOR CHIEF Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Joseph Walck plays Taps during a burial at sea service aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

Soldiers lined up in the city square before performing the ceremony - The Army soldiers standing in row they are wearing and wear military uniforms - Concept of patriotism and defense of the nation

Members of the US Marine Corps Marine Barracks, Company B, Washington D.C., US Marine Honor Guard, and US Marine Company C, 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Tallahassee, Florida, march down and around the corner of 15th and Pennsylvania Avenue during the 1997 presidential inaugural parade. State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-12689. Subject Operation/Series: BLUE HORIZON '86 Base: Taura Air Base Country: Ecuador (ECU)

110630-N-OA833-010ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 30, 2011) Plebes from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2015 are officially sworn in at the conclusion of Induction Day, marking the beginning of Plebe Summer, six-weeks of training intended to transition the students from civilian to military life.

Army soldiers of the guard battalion, photographed during a reception with military honours at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, 12.03.2024

A close up view of US joint military service members of the Street Cordon as they form up to march into position along the1997 presidential inaugural parade route. State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2022) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 12, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

A contingent of American sailors marches along a road following a wreath-laying ceremony at a Soviet war memorial. Two US Navy ships, the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) are in the city for a four-day goodwill visit. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

MAYPORT, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2016) Rear Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, speaks to the crew of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during an all hands call. During the call, Kitchener discussed topics such as ships readiness, safety and also answered questions from Iwo Jima Sailors. Iwo Jima is currently moored at her homeport of Mayport, Fla.

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A Soviet vice admiral, right, two rear admirals, center, and a captain first rank stand near two U.S. Marines during a wreath-laying ceremony held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to honor those who served in World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Repayment of the Waiting of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee at the entrance to the Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam.

030322-F-7709W-003. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

A joint service color guard passes along the parade route during the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03528. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

FREMANTLE, Australia (April 25, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) pose for a group photo following the Anzac Day parade held in Fremantle, Australia, April 25, 2022. Anzac Day is a day of remembrance for all Australian and New Zealand service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

060628-A-2421S-025. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-85-00660. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Changing of the guard at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden.

040205-M-2067M-012. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A flag officer arrives to participate in the commissioning ceremony for the combatant missile (hydrofoil) patrol ship USS ARIES (PGM-5). Base: Bremerton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01402. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Laos, Military, Air Lao Workers In Militia Uniform At The Fifth Anniversary Parade Carrying Rifles.

020308-F-1851U-002. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band, the Central Band of the Polish Armed Forces, Le Bagad de Lann-Bihoue, and La Musique Royale de la Marine belge perform together during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Namur, Belgium, June 1, 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.

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran delivers the oath of enlistment to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an all-hands call on the flight deck. Moran visited Makin Island during the ships deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to commend the crew on their accomplishments, answer questions and discuss expectations for the remainder of their deployment.

Officers from the various military services march down Constitution Avenue during the state funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Military Academy Class of 2024 achieved its first significant academic year milestone by celebrating Plebe Weekend Friday and Saturday at West Point. The Class of 2024 cadets march on the apron in front of Washington Hall during the Plebe Review Saturday.

DN-ST-88-09844. Base: USS Grasp (ARS 51)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

VIPs, with President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy and Mrs. Douglas MacArthur (in front), are leaving after the dedication ceremony of the GEN Douglas MacArthur corridor of the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Inaugural parade, the US Merchant marine band marches down Pennsylvania Ave., between 3rd and 4th street during the 1993 inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Former U.S. prisoner of war Air Force CAPT. William F. Andrews is greeted by his family after being released by the Iraqi government during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA)

French soldiers taking part in military parade in Paris, France

DN-ST-89-10857. Base: Hampton State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-04294. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Chef Defense Staff General Klu a.j.w. Wijting with the national sword, in the inauguration of H.M. Koningin Beatrix in Amsterdam.

Millitary man looking at the walking people

A female cadet carries a guidon during the graduation ceremony at the Air Force Academy. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy. Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Namur, Belgium, June 1, 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.

Qatar, Doha, Exterior of Museum with military band including bagpipers playing at opening.

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Joyner (left), USAF, Conventional Avionics Journeyman, 352nd Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, plays TAPS as SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Timothy Daigle, USAF, Air Traffic Controller, 48th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, renders a salute during in a ceremony held at the Wings of Liberty Park. The ceremony held to honor and remember Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Kenneth "Buster" Hyvonen and Captain (CAPT) Kirk "Jammer" Jones, whose F-15C Eagle crashed in the Scottish Highlands one year ago. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Boston, Massachusetts harbor area tour for Secretary Gale Norton during her visit to the city for announcement of an historic preservation grant

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) rifle detail stands at parade rest during a burial at sea on the ships aircraft elevator during a burial at sea on the ships aircraft elevator 2, Sept. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, the cremated remains of 30 souls were committed to the sea in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill., (Sept. 21, 2012) The ceremonial drill team perform precision rifle drill movements in the Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass-in-review by Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mark Ferguson at Recruit Training Command.

Cadet review, the Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina

010123-F-5009P-013. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers from the Guard Battalion of the German Armed Forces, photographed during a reception with military honours at the Federal Chancellery removing their mouth-nose protection in Berlin, 19.01.2022. Berlin, Germany, Europe

DF-ST-86-11880. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

Tattoo on the Parade of the Breda Castle (Royal Military Academy).

Sailors assigned to the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) prepare to man the rails upon return from the ships eight-month maiden deployment, Jan. 17, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) completed a scheduled deployment in U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the commitment and power projection capability of the Navys globally deployed force.

DD-ST-89-03793. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN John W. Vessey Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF (left) and LGEN Robert C. Kingston, commander, U.S. Central Command, leave the command's new building. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111201-N-ZI635-179PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2011) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct a burial at sea ceremony for 20 former service members. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment.

Salute To the Red Army, Royal Albert Hall, London, 21 February 1943 Representatives of the armed services take the arena at the Royal Albert Hall. On stage are the flags of the British colonies.

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Sep. 29, 2022) - Members of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Navy submarine forces pose for a photo during the 55th Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) at Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, Sept. 29. Over the past 28 years, SWCM has brought together leaders of both the U.S. and ROK submarine forces to discuss combined submarine training and force integration.

The U.S. Navy Band marches toward the burial site at Arlington National Cemetery during the funeral services for LCDR James T. Ruffin. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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