Military Ceremonies and Commemorations

Images of soldiers in formation during commemorative events, highlighting military honor in settings such as France and Germany.

Polish soldiers stand at attention during a Victory Day remembrance ceremony, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 8, 2022. Victory Day, or V - E Day in the United States, recognizes the end of World War II in the European theater, and remembers the sacrifices of service members and civilians lost during the conflict.

U.S. Soldiers stand in formation during a plaque dedication ceremony in Carentan, France, June 2, 2022. This year, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commemorates the 78th anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the U.S.' steadfast commitment to European allies and partners.

020927-F-8063B-010. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

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.

A US Army Honor Platoon and Color Guard await the arrival of three of their own, STAFF Sergeant Chris Stone, SSG Andrew Ramirez and SPECIALIST Steven Gonzales (Not shown), at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, who were released by Yugoslavia. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Polish soldiers stand at attention during a Victory Day remembrance ceremony, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 8, 2022. Victory Day, or V - E Day in the United States, recognizes the end of World War II in the European theater, and remembers the sacrifices of service members and civilians lost during the conflict.

Polish soldiers stand at attention and salute during a Victory Day remembrance ceremony at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 8, 2022. Victory Day, or V - E Day in the United States, recognizes the end of World War II in the European theater, and remembers the sacrifices of service members and civilians lost during the conflict.

220714-N-PW480-0093 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 14, 2022) Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) midshipman candidates salute during a close order drill graduation rehearsal at Recruit Training Command (RTC), July 14. Upon completion of NSI, the candidates will start their freshman year of the NROTC program at colleges and universities nationwide this fall. NSI is an indoctrination program hosted at RTC, and provides midshipmen with a common military training orientation. NSI provides basic training in five warfighting fundamentals - firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and small arms handling and marksmanship - to begin creating basically trained and smartly disciplined future Navy and Marine Corps officers. NROTC is overseen by Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, which supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors.

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC., shout in appreciation and enthusiasm after Vice President Al Gore thanked the troops for their outstanding support to there nation during his visit to Pope AFB, NC., on 20 Sept. 94. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040723-M-3843C-201. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN)

Service members of several allied countries render their salute during the Estonian national anthem at the Victory Day parade at Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia, June 23, 2022. Victory Day is an Estonian national holiday commemorating their victory over Baltic-German forces at the Battle of Vonnu in 1919, marking a turning point in the Estonian War of Independence.

960829-A-8186D-004. Complete Scene Caption: The Hungarian platoon marches to the pass and review during the closing ceremony of Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. COOPERATIVE OSPREY is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that was conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. COOPERATIVE OSPREY, under the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program, provides interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries that provided troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations that contributed troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following countries provided observers to the exercise: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, a

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

SINGAPORE - Representative leaders of the U.S. Army and Singapore Armed Forces fist pump and shout "Tiger Balm!" to commence the start of Exercise Tiger Balm 2022 here, June 6, 2022. Exercise Tiger Balm is a U.S Army and SAF event that provides an opportunity to strengthen capabilities and interoperability through military-to-military cooperation.

Soldiers from across the XVIII Airborne Corps stand in formation prior to doing an oath of enlistment ceremony at Segra Stadium in Fayetteville, N.C. on June 14, 2022. The event featured 15 Soldiers from across the XVIII Airborne Corps reenlisting on the field of Segra Stadium, home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.

3-6 ACS has a new leader where LTC Michael Gourgues will relinquish command to LTC Chad Monroe during the change of command ceremony.

New U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 17, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

(Left to right) Reviewing officer, Major General Lawson W. Magruder III, Commander, Army South, and Commander of the 536th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), LT. COL. James E. Koch salute the presentation of the colors during the inactivation ceremonies for the 536th Engineer Combat Battalion (H) held in hangar no. 4. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

A group of Polish Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo attends a Ceremonial Changing of the Guard, in Warsaw, Poland, on August 15, 2020.

Troopers assigned to 1-12 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division participated in a WWII Commemoration Wreath Laying Ceremony at Drawsko Pomorskie Municiple Cemetery in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland Sept. 1, 2022. Participating in events like these promote partnership between U.S. and Polish forces and the civilian population.

07/23/1999. Soldiers from the Salamanca Engineers barracks leaving today for Bosnia.

U.S. Marine Corps company commanders with 2d Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment (2/11), 1st Marine Division, salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. David Tumanjan relinquished his post as the commanding officer of 2/11 to Lt. Col. Jeremy Colwell.

030911-F-0576M-008. Base: Buckley Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFMC

Admiral William Crowe, Jr. passes the ceremonial flag to General Joseph T. Palastra, Jr. as General Colin Powell prepares to assume command of Forces Command (FORSCOM). Command Sgt. Maj. Robert F. Beach and Command Sgt. Maj. G.L. Horvath, III participate.

010810-A-4813S-001. Base: Fort Gillem State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: TRADOC

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade held the opening ceremony for Olympic Cooperation 22 on Oct. 8, 2022, at Petrochori Training Area, Greece. The United States commitment to defending NATO territory is ironclad and the United States will continue to bolster our posture to better defend our NATO Allies.

040707-F-9136L-010. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: British Embassy

Soldiers assigned to NATO eFP Battle Group Poland, including Soldiers of the U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3/1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, operationally controlled by the 4th Infantry Division, Romanian Sky Guardians, U.K. The Royal Lancers, Prince of Wales Troop, alongside the 11th Croatian contingent, Panzer Battery, stand in formation during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Feb. 2, 2023. The 3/1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

040606-F-3886C-006. Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA)

On 23 Oct 1998, US Army General Eric K. Shinseki, Commander of Stabilization Force (SFOR), relinquished his command to US Army General Montgomery C. Meigs, the commander of the U.S. Army combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth. Forty nations supporting Operation Joint Forge, participated in the change of command on the Ilidza Compound in Sarajevo, Bosnia. US Army General Wesley K. Clark, the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, and Mr. Sergio Balanzino, NATO Deputy Secretary General, were the guest speakers for the ceremony. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

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.

US Air Force Major General George N. Williams, Commander, 21st Air Force, with Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, team leaders and members of the 436rd Aerial Port Squadron, takes a tour of the warehouse facility during his tour of the Aerial Port and Dover AFB. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041110-F-7709W-095. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the color guard retreat from the ballroom after posting the colors during the 229th Military Intelligence Battalions Army Birthday Ball at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif., June 11, 2022.

New U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation in front of the Parade Reviewing Officer during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 4, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

A group of Spanish Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

LT. GEN. George A. Crocker, Brig. GEN. David L. Young and COL. Phillips escort Russian Gen Kalugin, CHIEF of Russian Long Range Aviation and other Russian dignitaries past the Honor Guard in support of the Russian visit. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiments (1-77 FAR) render honors during the Activation Ceremony of Charlie Battery at Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Jan. 10 2024.

Maj. Gen. Christopher LaNeve and Command Sgt. Maj. David Pitt lay wreaths in honor of Lt. Gen. James Gavins leadership during the invasion of Normandy in Saint Mere Eglise, France, June 3, 2022. Paratroopers and the citizens of Saint Mere Eglise celebrate and honor Gavins contributions and mastery while in command of the 82nd Airborne Division during the invasion.

Seville, 05/07/2002. Farewell to the soldiers who will leave the Queipo de Llano barracks for Kosovo. The headquarters of the Southern Logistics Support Command, in Seville, yesterday bid farewell to the Spanish forces deployed in the Kosovo Operations Area, which will be included in Operation Sierra Kilo.

Members of the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment participated in the annual Bataan Memorial March, September 10, 2022. The half marathon event was held near the Brainerd Training and Community Center with participants walking, rucking or running in remembrance of the Bataan Death March. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Soldiers prepare for the SETAF-AF change of commandat Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund assumed command of SETAF-AF from Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, the outgoing commanding general.

French military forces that cleared the beach in Kuwait City during Operation Desert Storm gather for its reopening ceremony. An AS-330 Puma helicopter stands on the beach in the background. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait(KWT)

Recruits from Division 263, sponsored by III Marine Expeditionary Force, march in formation at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navys only boot camp.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. J.R. Gonzalez, sergeant major of 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, carries the colors during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton California, June 22, 2022. The change of command ceremony marked the passing of command from Col. Siebrand Niewenhous to Col. Taunja Menke.

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-09-23. Report on the training of the Inter-Arms Military School in Saint-Cyr Coetquidan in Morbihan. The EMIA recruits its students from among active non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned soldiers selected by competition. The cadets follow a two-year training course. At the end of the first year, they are appointed to the rank of second lieutenant, then lieutenant at the end of the second year. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. France, Bretagne, Coetquidan, Guer le 2021-09-23. Reportage sur la formation de l' Ecole militaire interarmes à Saint-Cyr Coetquidan dans le Morbihan. L'EMIA recrute ses eleves parmi les sous-officiers d'active et les militaires du rang selectionnes par concours. Les eleves-officiers suivent une formation de deux ans. A l'issue de la première annee, ils sont nommés au grade de sous-lieutenant, puis de lieutenant a la fin de la seconde annee. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

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.

CAPT. Edward J. Daes (left), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Theater Support Brigade, (HHC, TSB) outgoing commander, COL. Richard B. Thomas (center), Commander, Theater Support Brigade-Panama, and CAPT. Carol M. Tschida (right), incoming commander, stand during the Change of Command Ceremony. Base: Fort Clayton Country: Panama (PAN)

The Color Guard of the Multinational Division is marches into a gymnasium as a transition ceremony comes to a close at Eagle Base, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovnia, during Operation JOINT FORGE. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Tuzla Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

DA-SC-88-03518. Base: Fort Belvoir State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Special operations forces from Georgia, Poland, Slovakia, United Kingdom, and the United States stand in formation at closing ceremonies of Noble Partner 22 at the 11th polygon of Vaziani, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The Noble Partner Exercise consists of 2,400 military personnel from more than 21 countries and is designed to enhance Georgian, regional ally, partner, and U.S. forces readiness.

KABUL, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ben Dellinger, retired (front left); U.S. Army Capt. Casey Wolfe (front right); U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John Urquhart, retired (back left); and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James Wright, retired (back right), receive a warm welcome en route to International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 1. Dellinger, Wolfe, Urquhart, and Wright visited ISAF Headquarters during one of their many stops in Afghanistan as part of Operation Proper Exit, a program that allows wounded warriors the opportunity to leave the war zone on their own terms.

020517-F-0352L-001. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011011-A-7636R-008. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MDW

Colombian Army Lancero Soldiers provide the history of the Lancero during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 on Nov. 8, 2022 at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South's premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year's iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, visits with troops before the pre-race ceremonies at the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 29, 2022.

030416-M4547R-019. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 4th Marines

U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General, Gen. Charles A. Flynn, meets with Indian Army Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy), Lt. Gen. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, April 20 during the 25th U.S. - India Executive Steering Group held from April 19-22 at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. The ESG occurs annually and focuses on strategic discussions among USARPAC and Indian Army senior leaders. The ESG also focuses on prioritizing efforts in order to improve army-to-army relations, and interoperability between USARPAC and the Indian Army.

U.S. Army Soldiers salute the official party during their graduation ceremony at the 7th Army Training Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 14, 2022. The Soldiers belonged to the graduating class, 07-22, of the Basic Leader Course.

New U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation after the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 1, 2022. The motivational run was the last physical fitness event conducted in recruit training.

A Polish soldier waits under a tent for the start of a ceremony along with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at Zielona Góra, Poland, July 30, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe.

Soldiers stand at the �Thank You America� Memorial, in Pilsen, Czech Republic, on August 11, 2020.

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Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and 2nd Brigade Combat Team attend Holy Mass at the Sint Lambertus Church and a Memorial Service which included various orators, poetry, laying of wreaths, National anthems and a minute of silence on Sept. 11, 2022, at Veghel, Netherlands. They were able to reconnect with Dutch citizens and together they were able honor and remember the brave actions of the men that fought to liberate Holland from German occupation during World War II.

980619-A-3810A-013. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '98 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: II MEF

The 25th Infantry Division Deputy Commander of Interoperability Col Michael van Welie and Commander of the Malaysian 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Brig. Gen. HJ Fazal Pin HJ Abdul Rahman, inspect the ranks of the combined forces participating in Keris Strike 22, on Camp SG Buloh, June 10, 2022. Keris Strike is a bilateral Army-to-Army exercise between the Malaysian Army and United States Army Pacific that increases interoperability operations and reaffirms shared security commitments to the Indo-Pacific region.

Members of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (ARC) staff, together with retired General Don Starry, give a farewell to the city of Fulda during the deactivation ceremony of the 11th ACR. Base: Down Barracks State: Fulda Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Pioneer pose for a group photo during an award ceremony April 22, 2022, at Union III forward operating base in Baghdad, Iraq. As part of Army tradition, Task Force Pioneer facilitates a monthly mass ceremony to promote Soldiers, present awards and recognize exemplary accomplishments.

040515-F-9927R-013. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: STRATCOM

040519-F-0718S-047. Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Capt. David Adams, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS); Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Capt. Masayuki Kishimoto, JMSDF Sasebo Repair and Supply Facility commander; Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Tetsuo Fukuzoe, JGSDF 16th Infantry Regiment commander; Sailors assigned to CFAS; and JSDF members pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of Exercise Keen Sword 2023 at CFAS Nov. 9, 2022. Keen Sword is a joint-bilateral biennial training exercise involving U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Force designed to help promote peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region by strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance and enhancing participants interoperability.

Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, salutes Command Sergeant Major Reese W. Teakell, during the Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, September 1, 2022.

Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pana, left, and Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Joel Jackson, right, participate in an Air Force Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 27, 2023.

Polish armed forces and U.S. Army prepare to take part in a ceremony at Citadel Park in Poznan, Poland, Feb. 23, 2024. U.S. Army and Polish armed forces along with civilians gathered at a Polish liberation event. Army Reserve

SASEBO, Japan (April 7, 2022) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) holds a change-of-command ceremony for Capt. Ken Ward, the ship's sixth commanding officer, 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 Indo-Pacific region.

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - September 11th Ceremony , Environmental Protection Agency

A group of French Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Commander of Troops, US Army Colonel Bernardo C. Negrete, United States Army South, accompanies outgoing Commander, US Army Major General Philip R. Kensinger, Jr., US Army South, in his last passing review of the troops at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Guatemalan soldiers and everyone in attendance salute the colors of participating countries into the closing ceremony in Guatemala City, Guatemala on March 27, 2023. CG23 is an annual Army-led combined, joint, interagency, multi-national partnership-building exercise designed to build capacity, capabilities and interoperability with Central American partner nations.

Maj. Gen. Joseph P. McGee, 101st Airborne Division commanding general, addresses the public during a plaque dedication ceremony in Carentan, France, June 2, 2022. This year, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commemorates the 78th anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the U.S.' steadfast commitment to European allies and partners.

Senior U.S. Army leaders salute Sgt. Breonna Moffett as her remains departed a memorial ceremony in Savannah, Georgia on February 17, 2024. Moffett tragically lost her life on January 28, 2024 in Jordan.

960829-A-8072J-001. Complete Scene Caption: The Bulgarian Platoon marches by during the pass and review of the closing ceremony of Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. COOPERATIVE OSPREY is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that was conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. COOPERATIVE OSPREY, under the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program, provides interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries that provided troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations that contributed troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following countries provided observers to the exercise: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic

040715-F-0848C-001. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020905-F-4649H-046. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Policemen practicing marching drills in Beijing, China.

U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers attend traffic stop training during the military police qualification course, hosted by 1st Battalion, 177th Regiment Regional Training Institute (RTI), Michigan Army National Guard, Fort Custer Training Center, Augusta Michigan, May 9, 2022. The 1st Battalion, 177th Regiment RTI leads Soldiers from the active, Reserve, and National Guard components through transformation into Military Police qualification in accordance with Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards.

The U.S Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) in conjunction with local Fort Bragg and partner nations' airborne organizations conduct the Randy Older Memorial Operation Toy drop 2.0, a combined airborne training event at Fort Bragg, NC from 4-12 DEC 2022 to increase joint airborne proficiency an community relations.

220401-N-IE405-1132 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (April 1, 2022) Chief Petty Officers assigned to various tenant commands at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples pose for a group photo after morning colors in Capodichino, Italy, April 1, 2022. The United States Navy established the rank of Chief Petty Officer on April 1, 1893. NSA Naples 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.

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)

980619-A-3810A-012. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '98 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: II MEF

Representatives from the 23 participating nations in Exercise TRADEWINDS 2022 march on parade during the exercise opening ceremony in Belize City, Belize on May 7, 2022.Photo: Corporal Mitchell Paquette, 12 Wing Imaging Services

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