Military Ceremonial Events

Images of military personnel participating in formal ceremonies, highlighting the honor and tradition during various military events and retirements.

Grand Palace guard band at Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand

The Cope West 2022 formation salutes the official party during the opening ceremony at Abdulrachman Saleh Air Force Base, Malang, Indonesia for Cope West 2022, June 16, 2022. The combined training exercise prepares the U.S. Air Force and Indonesian Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Pacific region.

GEN John Lorber salutes his troops as he walks down the red carpet flanked by members of his command honor guard. This was the conclusion of his retirement ceremony. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220611-N-PC065-1029 IZMIR, Turkey (June 11, 2022) Sailors and Marines attached to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) render honors to Gen. Ali Sivri, commander, Aegean Army, as he embarks Arlington for a reception 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.

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

Srinagar. 25th June 2021. The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre, showcased its latest batch of passing out young soldiers from the UT of J&K. A total of 514 young soldiers were attested today after completing one year of strenuous training, at a glittering parade at the Bana Singh Parade Ground of JAK LI Regimental centre.

U.S. forces and French soldiers participate in the closing ceremony that commemorates the end of Exercise Marara 22 on Bora Bora, French Polynesia, May 18, 2022. Exercise Marara 22 reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and partners in Oceania and raises our collective readiness to address crises and contingencies in the region.

COL. Donald R. Riedel, out-going commander of Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, accompanied by LT. COL. Jose Deliz, troop commander (center) and MAJ. GEN. Patricia R. P. Hickerson, DCSPIM-FORSCOM (right), pass in review of the first "Civilian Platoon" ever formed. Its members represent civilian coworkers at the change of command ceremony. Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Grand Palace guard band at Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand

U.S. Air Force ex-POWs, CPT Edward J. Mechenbier, (Captured 14 Jun 67) and CPT Kevin J. McManus (Captured 14 Jun 67) salute the Honor Guard colors on the flight line prior to boarding the C-141 Starlifter for the flight to the United States. Both men were released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 18 Feb 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Representatives of the TNI Marines, Air Force, Army and Navy (left to right) gesture their readiness for the opening ceremony as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

Changing of the guard in front of the mausoleum of the poet and Cuban national hero Jose Marti, Cementerio de Santa Ifigenia cemetary, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Caribbean, Central America

Argentina, Buenos Aires, Military parade, celebrates May 25, 1810 founding of first Argentine Government.

U.S. Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Kyle Richardson and TNI-AU Air Vice Marshal Benedictus Benny host the opening ceremony during for Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 18, 2022. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II is the latest in a series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security.

220901-N-ED185-2112NAVAL BASE KITSAP - KEYPORT, Wash (Sept. 1, 2022) Cmdr. Bill Howey, the final commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719), passes through sideboys for the final time during a decommissioning ceremony for the submarine, Sept. 1, 2022. Providence was commissioned July 27, 1985, and supported a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Officers Training Academy OTA cadets display their skills during the Passing out Officer Cadets, in Chennai India India Copyright: xSolaris/DinodiaxPhotox

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.

U.S. Army forces and French soldiers participate in a ceremony that commemorates the end of World War II operations in Europe, at Haut-commissariat de la République Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 8, 2022. The ceremony marked the beginning of Marara 22, a multinational exercise which enhances interoperability with allies and partners in the pacific region.

New Caledonia, Grande Terre Island, Noumea. Army Day Festival, Army of Tonga Marching Band (NR).

US Air Force personnel, armed with M16 rifles, stand guard in front of a Cuban I1-62M aircraft. Cubans are being transferred from a C-130 Hercules to the I1-62 for the trip back to their country during Operation URGENT FURY. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD)

Vietnam, War, 'Pathet Lao Child Soldiers In Vientiane. Closely Associated With The Vietnamese Communist Movement, Pathet Lao Became Increasingly Involved In The Conflict With The Us'

NCC cadets perform at a parade during the combined annual training camp in Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre at Agartala. India.

A Bulgarian National Guard soldier, assigned to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense, salutes the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, 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.

China,Beijing,Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) Soldiers at Tiananmen Square

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, participate in Saipans 76th Liberation Day parade held in Garapan, Saipan, July 4, 2022. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division, 4th Marine Division, and the Armys 27th Infantry Division, participated in the Battle of Saipan lasting for 24 days from June 15 to July 9, 1944. Saipans Liberation Day commemorates the permanent closure of civilian internment camps on July 4, 1946.

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NCC cadets perform at a parade during the combined annual training camp in Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre at Agartala. India.

The Colombian Marine Corps marching band performs at the recruit swearing in ceremony at the Base de Entrenamiento de Marina in Coveñas, Colombia, Jan 11, 2023. For the first time in Colombian history, 60 women completed the Juramento de Bandera de Infantes de Marina after they completed three months of recruit training and joined the ranks in the Colombian Naval Infantry. U.S. Southern Commands Women, Peace and Security (WPS) program recognizes the diverse roles women play as agents of change in preventing and resolving conflict, countering terrorism and violent extremism as well as building post-conflict peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere.

A Victory in Europe Day participant marches in front of a multilateral formation during a World War II remembrance ceremony outside the Haut-commissariat de la République Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 8, 2022. The goal of exercise Marara 22 is to improve civil and military coordination for disaster preparedness and relief, humanitarian assistance, evacuation operations and development efforts while also improving interoperability and mutual knowledge.

U.S. Airmen stand in formation among other participants during a Victory in Europe Day World War II remembrance ceremony outside the Haut-commissariat de la République Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 8, 2022. The ceremony kicks off Marara 22, a multinational training that advances partners abilities to address complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

Gen. Andika Perkasa, Commanding General of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and Adm. John Aquilino, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meet with members of the media following a Combined Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) for Super Garuda Shield on Aug. 12, 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

Chongqing, Chongqing Province, China, Asia, Police officers in uniform stand in a formation and radiate seriousness, Asia

Almirante (Colombian Navy Admiral) Francisco Hernando Cubides Granados, Commander of the Colombian Navy, together with Marines and members of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, salutes graduating recruits during an award ceremony at the Base de Entrenamiento de Marina in Coveñas, Colombia, Jan 11, 2023. For the first time in Colombian history, 60 women completed the Juramento de Bandera de Infantes de Marina after they completed three months of recruit training and joined the ranks in the Colombian Naval Infantry. U.S. Southern Commands Women, Peace and Security (WPS) program recognizes the diverse roles women play as agents of change in preventing and resolving conflict, countering terrorism and violent extremism as well as building post-conflict peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere.

Uniformed officers saluting, Panamanian National Police forces, Panama

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

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Indonesian Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Achmab Nur Heriyanto, center, battalion sergeant major, 7th Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Brigade, speaks to a group of Indonesian marines before a attend an enlisted development discussion during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 at the 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 18, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and U.S. Marine Corps focused on promoting military interoperability, maritime domain awareness, strengthening relationships, and expanding capabilities among participating forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsins adjutant general, and Maj. Gen. Mark Goina, chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, salute during the playing of the national anthems of both countries during the National Guard State Partnership agreement signing ceremony Dec. 2 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The Wisconsin National Guard conducted a senior leader National Guard State Partnership Exchange visit to Papua New Guinea Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. Wisconsin National Guard photo by Maj. Brian Faltinson

Fir brigade men parade on 26th January at Dadar Shivaji Park ground, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

A group of police men playing bagpiper during Police Public sports festival at Coimbatore Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia

Mumbai police marching at marine drive Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox

Philippine Marine Corps scout snipers and force reconnaissance Marines conduct bilateral sniper concealment training with U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during KAMANDAG 6 on Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral training exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 10, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

030516-M-4547R-011. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: CTFE

120604-N-FV750-071 AYASE, Japan (Jun.4, 2012) U.S Navy Sailors and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) stand at parade rest while listening to a speech given by Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, commander of Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 7th and 5th Fleet, Fleet Air Forward, during a Battle of Midway remembrance ceremony held at Naval Air Facility AtsugiÕs Alliance park. The ceremony was held to pay tribute to the patriotism, perseverance, heroism, and sacrifice of Japanese and Americans alike. The wreaths placed at the foot of each flagpole were a symbol of the respect held for those who served in defense of their countries and were used to represent the friendship and alliance that now stands between the United States and Japan.

NCC cadets perform at a parade during the combined annual training camp in Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre at Agartala. India.

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Oct. 21, 2022) The Halawa Crater Chief Petty Officers Mess stands at attention during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The rank of chief petty officer was created April 1, 1893, and the chief petty officer pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the U.S. Navy that signifies promotion to a crucial position of leadership and responsibility.

President Barack Obama reviews the Guard of Honor during an official arrival ceremony in Parliament Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 26, 2014.

Policemen parade on 26th January at Dadar Shivaji Park ground, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, addresses a group of Bahraini officers at the defense forces headquarters during a ceremony commemorating the Allied success during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR)

Indonesian Armed Forces Band perform during the opening ceremony for Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 18, 2022. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II is the latest in a series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security.

Desert Storm military parade, Washington, DC

The coffin of Marshal and President of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno during his funeral on April 23, 2021. He was killed at the front during the fighting against the rebellion of the Front for Alternation and Concord in Chad (FACT) on April 20 2021. President Idriss Deby Itno had ruled Chad for 30 years.

SINGAPORE - Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Brig. Gen. Andrew Lim and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane salute to begin the opening ceremony for Exercise Tiger Balm 2022 here, June 6, 2022. Exercise Tiger Balm is a U.S. Army and Singapore Army bilateral Theater Security Cooperation Program event that provides an opportunity to strengthen capabilities and interoperability through military-to-military cooperation.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Haar, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks with the Marines of CLR-3 following a battle colors rededication ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022. The ceremony commemorated the Regiments 80th anniversary and its legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity. CLR-3 was activated on Camp Elliot, California, Sept. 16, 1942, and has taken part in combat operations from World War II and Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan.

Philippine Marine Corps Col. Gregorio Hernandez Jr. (left), exercise director assistant, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron (right), commanding general of 3d Marine Division, stand together during KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Philippine Marine Corps Col. Gregorio Hernandez Jr. (left), exercise director assistant, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron (right), commanding general of 3d Marine Division, stand together during KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

NCC cadets perform at a parade during the combined annual training camp in Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre at Agartala. India.

030411-M-1852W-035. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36

Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Region Hawaii participate in an internment ceremony for U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Everett Raymond Stewart, of California, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. Stewart was assigned to the USS Oklahoma, which sustained fire from Japanese aircraft and multiple torpedo hits causing the ship to capsize and resulted in the deaths of more than 400 crew members on Dec. 7, 1941, at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Stewart was recently identified through DNA analysis by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) forensic laboratory and laid to rest with full military honors.

220804-N-LN285-1073 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Aug. 4, 2022) - Cmdr. James Fulks, second from left, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754), speaks with Adm. Somprasong Nilsamai, commander-in-chief, Royal Thai Navy prior to a tour of the submarine. Topeka is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Mumbai police parade, India Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox

Ethnic festival, police officer photographing, soldier looking on, spectators, Jiangcheng, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China, Southeast Asia, Asia

GEN Wesley Clark, former Commander in CHIEF, (CINC) U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), is awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, by GEN John Shalikashvili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, during his farewell ceremonies. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

220801-N-TT639-1035 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the color guard parade the colors during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), August 1, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. La Toya Ibanez, assigned to the 36th Security Forces Squadron commanders support staff, hands a candle to a spectator at the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 15, 2022, at the Hagatna Police Precinct, Guam. The ceremony was held to honor all the law enforcement agencies on Guam, as well as those protectors who have fallen in the line of duty.

Students at Tripura University are attending a weapon display organized by the 43rd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF), Gokulnagar, Sepahijala, on the occasion of the 60th BSF Raising Day at Tripura University. Agartala. India.

EL AOUINA, Tunisia - Tunisian Navy Deputy Chief of Staff in Charge of Operations Commodore Mohamed Ben Jamaa arrives for the closing ceremony to mark the successful completion of exercise Phoenix Express 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia, June 03, 2022. Phoenix Express 22, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.

Military and civilian dignitaries attend the Memorial Day observance at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, which is also known as the Punchbowl.. Base: Honolulu State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Peter Leto, the officer in charge of the Harii Hamutuk Marine Detachment, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, salutes Timor-Leste Defense Force Maj. José Rodriguez, the personnel section chief for Unit Support Services Battalion, during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony for exercise Harii Hamutuk 22 at Metinaro Military Base, Dili, Timor-Leste, Aug. 23, 2022. Harii Hamutuk is a multinational exercise that focuses on engineer-skill based training and subject matter exchanges.

Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) soldiers with 2nd Battalion, RBLF, conduct remediation drills on the M16A2 service rifle during a weapons handling class during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 at Camp Tutong, Brunei, Oct. 24, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate a long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality.

NCC parade Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

220331-N-GP384-1048 IONIAN SEA (Mar. 31, 2022) Command Master Chief Keith Wilkerson, command master chief of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), speaks during a Chief Petty Officer Birthday observance in Trumans hangar bay, Mar. 31, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Navy parade on 26th January at Dadar Shivaji Park ground, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Raul Caldez (left), exercise director, gives closing remarks to conclude KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 14, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

220427-N-XC372-3004 NEW DELHI (Apr. 27, 2022) Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a Guard of Honour ceremony at Indias Ministry of Defence headquarters. Aquilino visited New Delhi to meet with regional partners and to discuss collaborative approaches to security challenges at the Raisina Dialogue 2022.

Military and diplomatic leaders from various participating nations attend the opening ceremony of Cutlass Express 2024. Exercises like Cutlass Express foster trust between participating nations by promoting mutual understanding and cooperation. These established and tested partnerships will help us overcome the challenges that threaten freedom and security on the worlds oceans. Exercise Cutlass Express (CE) is one of three African regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet (NAVAF/SIXTHFLT). Air National Guard

220608-N-SY758-1034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 8, 2022) Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, commander, Second Fleet/Joint Force Command Norfolk, comes aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), June 8, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG.

000509-F-5009P-008. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2000 Base: Nakhon Si Thammarat Country: Thailand (THA)

Participants of Peace Keeping Operations-North 2000 (PKO-NORTH 2000) listen to the opening ceremony speeches at the Honduran Military Academy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The exercise, which runs from 14-25 August 2000, is sponsored by US Southern Command in Miami, Florida, and executed by US Army South in Ft. Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Subject Operation/Series: PKO NORTH 2000 Base: Tegucigalpa Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS

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

White-uniformed soldiers from the Honor Guard of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Command march in the grounds of the mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam.

DF-ST-88-10185. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Belize Defence Force flag-bearers hold each of the 23 participating nations' flags during Exercise TRADEWINDS' opening ceremony rehearsal in Belize City, Belize on May 6, 2022. Photo: Cpl Alevtina Ostanin - Visual Communications Support (VCS)

TNI soldier Lance Cpl. Slamet Arifin awaits the medical aviation team helicopter to get into position during their medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) training as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 6, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

060603-N-6501M-029. Base: Jolo State: Sulu Country: Philippines (PHL)

New U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pushups before a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 8, 2022. Kilo Marines ran three miles in celebration of their graduation ceremony Friday, Sept. 9.

TNI sailors and soldiers and Singapore soldiers stand ready for the opening ceremony as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

U.S. Army forces and French soldiers participate in a ceremony that commemorates the end of World War II operations in Europe, at Haut-commissariat de la République Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 8, 2022. The ceremony marked the beginning of Marara 22, a multinational exercise which enhances interoperability with allies and partners in the pacific region.

Viet Cong POWs sit on the ramp at Tan Son Nhut Air Base under the watchful eyes of South Vietnamese military police. The POWs were brought to the airbase in the 6X6 trucks in the background and will be airlifted to Loc Ninh, South Vietnam on the C-123 transport aircraft for the prisoner exchange between the United States/South Vietnam and North Vietnam/Viet Cong militaries. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam

The arrival of the mortal remains of Marshal and President of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno during his funeral on April 23, 2021 in N'Djamena. He was killed at the front during the fighting against the rebellion of the Front for Alternation and Concord in Chad (FACT) on April 20, 2021. President Idriss Deby Itno had ruled Chad for 30 years.

Parade of Bahamas army on the streets of Nassau,New Providence,Bahamas

Viet Cong POWs sit on the ramp at Tan Son Nhut Air Base under the watchful eyes of South Vietnamese military police. The POWs were brought to the airbase in the 6X6 trucks in the background and will be airlifted to Loc Ninh, South Vietnam on the C-123 transport aircraft for the prisoner exchange between the United States/South Vietnam and North Vietnam/Viet Cong militaries..

U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General, Gen. Charles A. Flynn, stands alongside Army leaders from across the Indo-Pacific during the opening ceremony of the 46th Annual Indo-Pacific Armies Management Seminar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 12, 2022. This years IPAMS, the largest conference for land forces in the region, is co-hosted by the Bangladesh Army and United States Army Pacific and has attracted senior army leaders from 23 Indo-Pacific countries.

DF-ST-86-05146. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '84-7 Country: Philippines (PHL)

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