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Military Ceremonies and Events

Photos capture ceremonies and formal gatherings involving military personnel, showcasing respect and commemoration. The mood is solemn and ceremonial.

DN-ST-87-01800. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
DN-ST-87-01800. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. is greeted by the commanding officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Unknown
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A crowd at Delta Pier welcomes the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) upon its arrival here. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Commander of the Air Forces and Chef of the Air Force Staff Lieutenant General W.C. (Willy Cornelis) 'Bill' Louwerse in Klijeroveral of 336 Squadron (Badge on Chest), flying with the Fokker F.27M. Louwerse was not a kite himself. Photo is scanned in mirror image.
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The Noonday Gun in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter has been fired at noon nearly everyday since 1860
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COL Marvin S. Ervin, commander, 63rd Military Airlift Wing, and his wife Jenny greet entertainer Lucille Ball who will be performing in the Bob Hope birthday special show during the opening of Airlift Rodeo '87 at Pope Air Force Base, N.C. Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '87 Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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H. S. Vanderbilt, Mrs. HSV, Winthrop Aldrich, T. Taylor, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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Two armed Black Panthers, carrying a shotgun, and a semi-automatic rifle, talking to officer Lt. Ernest Holloway at the State Capitol, Sacramento, California. The Panthers were protesting the state's selective ban on weapons. May 1967.
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A member of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team 3 supervises as a Kuwaiti sailor practices with a metal detector. Members of EOD Team 3 are holding a class for Kuwaiti navy EOD personnel during Eager Express '92. Subject Operation/Series: EAGER EXPRESS '92 Country: Kuwait (KWT)
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A clothing store employee at the Army/Air Force Exchange Service facilities adjusts the cap on a mannequin. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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DN-SC-87-06606. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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Marine recruits are fitted for dress trousers during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Ex-POW and U.S. Navy CPT Ernest Milvin Moore Jr., (Captured 11 Mar 67) gets a gift from young Robert Ballentine, son of SSGT Michael G. Ballentine assigned to the 6922nd Security Squadron. He was one of the many well wishers who came to say goodbye to CPT Moore as he leaves for United States. CPT Moore was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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An armed forces full hornor arrival ceremony for Liberian head of state, General Samuel Doe, takes place at the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger is the host. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Sailors fire a cannon salute during the commissioning ceremony for the recently formed US Naval Space Command. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Sgt. George P. Williamson, 833rd Security Police Squadron, combat arms training and maintenance specialist, explains proper pistol technique to AIRMAN 1ST Class Jodette M. Johnson, 4449th Mobility Support Squadron. Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Gary Sigler embrace Vickie Stephensen at her husband's funeral. Sigler was in the back seat of then-Major Stephensen's RF-4C Phantom II aircraft when it flew into a hillside while evading SAM missiles over North Vietnam in 1967. Sigler ejected in time; he was captured and held prisoner for seven years. COL Stephensen's remains were repatriated in 1988. Base: Riverton State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A first class petty officer accepts a flower from a woman in the crowd as she rides in the back of a cargo truck with other members of her unit during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held to honor all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A member of Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) is reunited with his family following his arrival at the air station. Members of Carrier Air Wing 3 and Carrier Air Wing 17 are returning home from serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-85-00845. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A sailor embraces his wife aboard his ship as the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) arrives in the background. The KENNEDY and seven ships of its battle group and the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Norfolk following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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In support of Operation Joint Endeavor, President William Jefferson Clinton addresses military personnel and their families at Aviano AB, Italy. President Clinton is quoted as saying, "The mission that troops and Allied Forces are performing is the difference in a war that resumes, and a peace that takes hold.". Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)
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DF-ST-86-10009. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Staff (left) of the Marechaussee Brigade Den Helder in action in 1989 at Marineliegkamp de Kooy (MVKK).
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Nixon on the Great Wall of China.
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DN-ST-85-07706. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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VA Richmond  Richmond Ballet - Painted toy soldiers.
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Fiom demonstration, 70's
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CDR. Donnie Cochran, commanding officer of the Navy's Blue Angel Flight Demonstration Squadron, is seen signing autographs for young admirers after the airshow. Base: Naval Air Station, Cecil Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Signalmen conduct flaghoist drills aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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Fireman Don Bailey looks at merchandise in a copper shop during a visit to the city aboard the destroyer USS JOHN RODGERS (DD-983). Base: Casablanca Country: Morocco (MAR)
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DF-ST-86-09973. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Patients are seated on buses waiting for departure to Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. After an exploding mortar round hit in the Markale market killing more than 63 people and wounding 206 others the United Nations requested assistance from the United States. Aircraft from Rhein-Main AB, Germany were sent to Sarajevo to airlift the wounded to Ramstein AB, Germany. Upon arrival members of the MEDEVAC crew off load their patients and board them on waiting medical buses before being transported to Landstuhl. Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)
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DN-ST-85-08703. Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN)
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Major General Joseph J. Skaff, Commanding General, Fort Devens, and Cindy Sawyer cut a cake at a ceremony marking the reopening of the Youth Center. Base: Fort Devens State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A sailor drives an MD-3A tow tractor with a model E-2C Hawkeye aircraft attached along the parade route during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held in honor of all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Two airmen work at the law enforcement desk at the 51st Security Police Squadron. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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DF-ST-85-10551. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A local television news crew interviews one of the members of the pre-commissioning unit of the nuclear-powered attack submarine MONTPELIER (SSN-765). Members of the unit volunteered to help clean up the city after a flood. Base: Montpelier State: Vermont(VT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-89-00437. Base: Darien Province Country: Panama (PAN)
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2nd Engineering Co. U.S.M.C.R. float, Bunker Hill Day parade, Charlestown , Parades & processions, Floats Parades. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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Friends and family members wave signs and flags as they wait for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Staff of the Marechaussee Brigade Den Helder ready for a patrol in March 1989.
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United Kingdom, London, Tower of London, Yeoman Warder
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USA, New York, New York. Post September 11th.
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Swiss Guard at Vatican City gate , Honor guards, Gates, Vatican City. Guardia svizzera pontificia. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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DN-SC-85-10270. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-85-08738. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Colombia (COL)
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Veterans Day Parade, St. Louis, MO
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The U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet Band performs a public concert in Revolution Square. The band members are in Vladivostok as part of a three-day goodwill visit by the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) and the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41). Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)
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VADM Joseph P. Reason, right, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, stands at the edge of the crowd gathered to welcome the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51). The THOMAS S. GATES is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Staff of the Marechaussee Brigade Den Helder on Patrol in the port of Den Helder in March 1989. In the background patrol vessel 'Tolkamer' (Neussein 176) of the Coast Guard.
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THE SIEGE (1998), directed by EDWARD ZWICK.
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Chinese minister of Defense Geng Biao talks with Secretary of Defense Harold Brown and other VIPs on his departure from the United States after his visit. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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960718-F-4669L-003. Base: Hadzici Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)
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DN-ST-86-02834. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Younger sailor from the Royal Navy (km) in daily (not ceremonial) out (no white collar).
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DF-ST-91-03734. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Hunter Army Air Field State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-87-01283. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Joshua Baird, the son USAF STAFF Sergeant David Baird, 305th Missile Maintenance Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey tell Santa his Christmas wish. Santa was on hand to greet USAF personnel returning home to McGuire AFB, New Jersey after a deployment to Southwest Asia, in support of Operation DESERT FOX. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT FOX Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The U.S. Air Force Band gives a concert on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A personal photo of Sergeant 1st Class Jared C. Monti, the first Soldier recipient for actions in Afghanistan/Operation Enduring Freedom.
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