Military Ceremonies and Honors

Images of military personnel participating in formal ceremonies, shaking hands, and events in front of flags, showcasing tradition and formality.

DD-ST-89-03973. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DD-ST-89-03989. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

930112-D-2987S-040. Base: Fort Myer, Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

COL. Kenneth Funkhauser, left, commanding officer of the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, accepts the cased colors of the 2143rd Communications Squadron from its commanding officer, MAJ. Michael J. Basla, during the squadron's inactivation ceremony. Base: Zweibrucken Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany(DEU)

DD-ST-89-03967. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03713. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03611. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CMDR R.O. Bogle, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), presents a gift to a Polish official during a meeting following the arrival of the KAUFFMAN and the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) in Poland. The vessels are visiting Poland in conjunction with Baltops '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea, and their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Country: Poland (POL)

The AFIC Directors hold a press conference at George Washington University explaining AFIC support to the JCCIC and the PIC. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Navy Admiral (ADM) William Flanagan, Commander in CHIEF, US Atlantic Fleet shakes hands with Captain (CAPT) Ray Scott McCord after presenting him with the Legion of Merit Medal. CAPT McCord was awarded the Medal for his roll as Supervisor of the Salvage and Recovery Operation of TWA flight 800 crash. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DD-ST-89-03973. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The CHIEF of STAFF, United States Army, General Gordon R. Sullivan promoted the Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Operations and Plans, Lieutenant General J.H. Binford Peay to General. Accompanying him is hisi wife Pamela. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

General John W. Vessey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, presents the Legion of Merit medal to retired Lieutenant Colonel Terry Covington during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Mrs. Covington looks on. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Legion of Merit is awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Raymond F. Milwee Jr. by Major General Robert M. Joyce, Adjutant General, during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Newly promoted BGEN Robert M. Diamond (center), Deputy CHIEF, Army Reserve, receives his first star from his wife, Diana and MGEN Max Baratz, CHIEF, Army Reserve. Assisting is SFC Bailey (right). Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-85-11218. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-85-11198. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration - National Summit on Retirement Savings Delegrate Reception

Chaplain (CAPT.) George P. McClosky, command chaplain, Naval Station, N.Y., presents the invocation during the memorial service for the four chaplains who lost their lives when the merchant ship S.S. Dorchester sank during World War II. The ceremony commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dorchester's sailing from Pier 11, Staten Island, N.Y. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

001211-M-9466S-005. Base: Borthwick Mortuary State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MARFORPAC

DF-ST-90-00545. Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ADM Davie E. Jeremiah, left, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF; his wife, Connie Jeremiah; MAJ Fletcher, the admiral's aide; and a unidentified civilian stand together for a photograph following the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53). Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

New York Governor Mario Cuomo, far left, gave awards to Secretary of Defense, Richard Cheney; GEN. Colin Powell, Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF; and GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander, U.S. Central Command, prior to the Welcome Home celebration for Desert Storm forces. David Dinkins, mayor of New York is 2nd from left. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-86-08846. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

BGEN Victor J. Hugo Jr., presents the Legion of Merit to LCOL John L. Novotny. Attending the ceremony are LCOL Novotny's wife Susan, and son Johnnie, at a ceremony held at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

COL. Hawkins shakes hands with Sen. Max Cleland during his visit to the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), as MAJ. GEN. James C. Riley (far left), commanding general, 3rd Infantry Division, and COL. Lacoste (center) look on. Col. Hawkins shakes hands with Sen. Max Cleland during his visit to the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), as Maj. Gen. James C. Riley (far left), commanding general, 3rd Infantry Division, and Col. Lacoste (center) look on.

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee behind the scenes. BGEN Robert L. Stephens, and members of the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) visit the Military Assistance and Protocal. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air Force Special Operations Command's SENIOR Enlisted Advisor, CMSGT Bill Reynolds, presents the symbolic sword to MGEN James L. Hobson, Commander of (AFSOC), after he was inducted into the Order of the Sword by the command enlisted personnel. Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SC-88-01611. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN. John Loh, former commander of the Tactical Air Command, addresses a crowd during a ceremony establishing the Air Combat Command. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

General Gordon R. Sullivan, CHIEF of STAFF, United States Army, promotes Brigadier General John R. D'Araujo, Jr., Director of National Guard Bureau to Major General. Major General D'Araujo's wife, Linda, assists in the ceremony. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN. E.C. Meyer, chief of staff, U.S. Army, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to MAJ. GEN. Kermit D. Johnson, chief of chaplains, upon his retirement. Looking on are MAJ. GEN. Johnson's wife and son. The ceremony was held at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, presents the Legion of Merit to MAJ. GEN. Muhammed Said Al-Badi, chief of staff, U.A.E. armed forces, for his role in liberating Kuwait from occupying Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: United Arab Emerites(UAE)

COL. James Moen, the last wing commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, reads excerpts from the 354th's first yearbook as retired COL. Francis "Gabby" Gabreski, the wing's first commander, looks on. The yearbook will be sent to the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Base: Myrtle Beach State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MGEN Bellis, right, congratulates CPT Roger Riggs upon his receipt of a trophy, at the completion of the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition. Base: Raf Lossiemouth Country: Scotland (SCT)

US Air Force CAPT. Scott F. O'Grady, surrounded by US Flags, speaks to members of the press upon his arrival. CAPT. O'Grady's F-16 Fighting Falcon was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, while he was flying in support of Operation Deny Flight. After 6 days of evasion he was rescued by US Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed from the USS KEARSAGE (LHD-3). CAPT. O'Grady is attached to the 555th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

DA-SN-85-11215. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN and Mrs. Edwin H. Burba Jr. greet well wishers following the change of command ceremony during which Burba assumed the position of commander in chief, U.S. Army Forces Command, from GEN Colin L. Powell. Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Medal of Honor recipient and retired Air Force Col. Leo Thorsness (right)introduces Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz during the 2010Medal of Honor Convention Patriot Award Dinner at the Charleston AreaConvention Center in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 2, 2010. General Schwartzwas presented the Patriot Award at the event, which he accepted on behalf ofall servicemembers and their families. The annual convention is hosted eachyear by a different city to honor both Medal of Honor recipients and allU.S. military personnel.

The conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band accepts a plaque presented by a representative of Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe (SHAPE) during an intermission in a concert at the SHAPE base theater. Base: Mons Country: Belgium (BEL)

Standing at attention during the presentation to the Color Guard of the new Space Command flag are (from left to right), Under Secretary of the Air Force Edweard C. Aldridge Jr., Air Force Vice-CHIEF of STAFF GEN Jerome E. O'Malley, and GEN James V. Hartinger, the first commander of the newly formed Space Command. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Major General Stan R. Sheridan, acting Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Research, Development and Acquisition, awards the Legion of Merit to Colonel Kenneth A. Ingram upon his retirement. Attending the ceremony at the Pentagon are Colonel Ingram's wife, Mary, an. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-88-02835. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ramon J. Hnatyshyn, governor general of Canada, is greeted by LGEN Robert W. Morton, deputy commander-in-chief, North American Air Defense Command (NORAD), as GEN Donald J. Kutyna, NORAD commander-in-chief, looks on. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado(CO) Country: United States Of America(USA)

010605-D-9880W-060. Base: Kiev Country: Ukraine (UKR)

DM-ST-89-00178. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ambassador Richard Capen, US Ambassador to Spain, and GEN. Jesus LaPorta, Spanish Air Force Liaison to the Ambassador, converse before the briefing. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Moron Country: Spain (ESP)

Major General William P. Acker and the commandant of the Non-commissioned Officer's Leadership School (NCOLS) cut the ribbon to open the school's new location. The NCOLS was recently moved from Royal Air Force Wethersfield and the first class is scheduled to graduate on November 15, 1983. Base: Raf Upwood Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

GEN Crosbie E. Saint, left, commander in chief, U.S. Army, Europe, talks with an Army journalist at the Amsterdam airport while waiting for the arrival of an aircraft carrying a U.S. Army unit that will take part in exercise Reforger '91. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '91 Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands(HOL)

Former President George Bush talks with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles C. Krulak. President Bush was a guest speaker for the Erskine Lecture Series and spoke at the FBI Academy. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MGEN Louis C. Menetrey, director of Requirements for the Office of the Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Operations and Plans, is promoted to LT. GEN. by Army CHIEF of STAFF, GEN Edward C. Meyer. Assisting is LGEN Menetrey's wife Susan. He will assume command of the Combined Field Army in the Republic of Korea ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military and civilian officials gather to discuss U.S. military intervention in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Dignitaries include, from left: LT. GEN. Calvin Waller, deputy chief of staff, USCENTCOM; GEN. Colin Powell, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF and Richard Cheney, secretary of Defense.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

State Funeral of President Kennedy: White House, State Rooms and floral arrangements. View of the East Room of the White House, with curtains draped in black mourning crepe, following the death of President John F. Kennedy. Washington, D.C.

DM-ST-86-12986. Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Salute to All American Veterans

Tactical Air Command Requirements Deputy CHIEF of STAFF MGEN Carl H. Cathey speaks to guests at the Olympic torch flame arrival ceremony as first torchbearer Sandy Norris (yellow suit) listens. The flame first ignited in Olympia, Greece, is carried in a series of 52 torchbearers in a 1,000-mile relay run from the base to Lake Placid, New York, to open the XIII Winter Olympics. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine Corps Combat Development Center. Secretary of the Navy James Webb holds a bottle of beer as he takes part in Mess Night at the SENIOR Non-Commissioned Officers Club. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

COL (BGEN selectee) Randal Bigum, commander, 4th Fighter Wing, cuts a cake with the lowest ranking attendee, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Air Force, at the 50th Anniversary Ball held at the NCO Club. Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-SN-90-01321. Base: MC Logistics Base, Albany State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

000905-N-2383B-501. Base: Uss Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Major Command Shown: USJFCom/Saclant

Visit to the Atlantic Fleet: President Kennedy views fleet demonstration aboard USS Enterprise. President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks from the hangar deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, after observing U.S. Atlantic Fleet exercises off the coast of North Carolina.

Military personnel stand by to greet guests attending Inauguration Day functions being held in honor of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Navy Captain (CAPT) Steve Tomaseszeski, Commanding Officer of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) presents Vice Admiral (VADM) Robert J. Natter, Commander Seventh Fleet, with a "welcome aboard gift" on the bridge of the ship. US Navy Captain (CAPT) Steve Tomaseszeski, Commanding Officer of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) presents Vice Admiral (VADM) Robert J. Natter, Commander Seventh Fleet, with a "welcome aboard gift" on the bridge of the ship.

BGEN Joseph Moore, left, talks with members of the 183rd Tactical Fighter Group during Exercise Coronet Brave. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET BRAVE Base: Raf Finningley Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Visit to the Atlantic Fleet: President Kennedy views fleet demonstration aboard USS Enterprise. President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks from the hangar deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, after observing U.S. Atlantic Fleet exercises off the coast of North Carolina.

Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr speaks to members of the press attending theB-1 bomber fly-by and landing at the base. The nose section of the B-1 can be seen in the background. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Air Force Brigadier General Dan Locker (81st Medical Group Commander) congratulates Retired Technical Sergeant Robert Brunnelle after receiving his Purple Heart Medal for wounds received 31 years ago while on duty in Vietnam. Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Installation Concertgebouw chief police Amsterdam Drs. E. E. Nordholt; Nordholt desirable minister. 1 June 1987. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

General (GEN) John W. Vessey Jr., USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, attends the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era in the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater. Following the service, internment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN Maxwell R. Thurman, commander-in-chief, U.S. Southern Command, welcomes LGEN Odendahl of the West German army to Skidgel Hall. Base: Fort Knox State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Admiral John W. Nyquist, Assistant CHIEF of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare, pins on an officer's surface warfare insignia during a ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40). Base: USS Mississippi (CGN 40)

Undersecretary of the Navy J. Daniel Howard pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal onto Aviation Warfare SPECIALIST 3rd Class Steve R. Doerner during a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as VADM Michael P. Kallares, commander, 2nd Fleet and Strike Fleet, Atlantic, applauds in the background. Doerner is being honored for his rescue of three civilian sailors from shark-infested waters off Cape May, New Jersey, on August 28, 1991.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

COL. Peter J. Rowe, commanding officer of the Basic School, addresses guests at the unveiling of a statue in honor of LT. COL. William Leftwich Jr., who died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Brigadier General M. Krausz, chief of staff at Fort Dix, addresses troops at his promotion ceremony. Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MGEN Stephen G. Olmstead, commanding general, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, and the family of the late MGEN Edward A. Wilcox, including his wife, Mrs. Edward A. Wilcox, their daughter and two sons hold a plaque in honor of general. Rifle Range 103 was renamed Wilcox Range in honor of the general who died in early 1980. Standing to the right of GEN Olmstead and behind one of the sons is GEN Kenneth McLennan, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Russian inspectors Schiphol Control Air Force Base Woensdrecht vs Statement Cross flight weapons; American team leader John Fer (R). July 28, 1988. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

LTZSD 3 KMR Z.K.H. Prince Willem-Alexander visiting the BDZ, Vadm C.H.E. Brainich von brainich felth, t.g.v. are waving from the royal navy.

DA-SC-86-02166. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Roger T. Kelley after presenting him with the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Kelley has served in his position since March 3, 1969. His wife stands by during the ceremony. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Legion of Merit is presented to COL Robert E. Joiner III by BGEN Edward Honor, director of Resources the Management. Attending the ceremony at the Pentagon is from, left to right: COL Joiner's mother Miriam Joiner, sons David and John, and his wife Karen. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Official party at the christening and launch of the dock landing ship PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52). Top row, left to right, Brig. GEN. Frederick R. Lopez, USMCR, Assistant Division Commander 4th Marine Division; E. E. Shoults, PMS-377, Naval Sea Systems Command; CAPT. E. David Whidden, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, New Orleans; Rear Adm. Paul M. Robinson, USN, PED CLA, Naval Sea Systems Command; U.S. Representative C. W. Bill Young; CMDR James J. Byrd, Jr., USN, P.C.O. USS PEARL HARBOR; Adm. Jeremy Boorda, USN, CHIEF of Naval Operations; Brig. GEN. Randy West, USMC, representing the Commandant of the Marine Corps; Albert L. Bossier, Jr., Chairman, President, and CEO of .... Complete Scene Caption: Official party at the christening and launch of the dock landing ship PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52). Top row, left to right, Brig. Gen. Frederick R. Lopez, USMCR, Assistant Division Commander 4th Marine Division; E. E. Shoults, PMS-377, Naval Sea Systems Command; Capt. E. David Whidden,

DN-SN-85-09104. Base: USS Stump (DD 978) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-02171. Base: Casablanca Country: Morocco (MAR)

Veteran of Korean War Saluting, Washington, D.C.

030321-D-2987S-001. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Commencement Address at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 11:04AM. President John F. Kennedy delivers the commencement address to the graduating class of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Also included in the photo and on stage with the President are Secretary of the Navy John Connally, Under Secretary of the Navy Paul B. "Red" Fay, Chief of Staff of the United States Navy Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, and Congressman Richard Lankford (Maryland).

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CHRISTENING PRINCIPALS. Participating in the christening of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-ARK 301) are Left to Right: US Representative Bob Livingston, First Congressional District, Louisiana; Admiral Jay L. Johnson, CHIEF of Naval Operations; De. Sunnie Kenowsky-Irving, ships sponsor; Mrs. Elizabeth M. Fisher, namesake; Rear Admiral David P. Sargent Jr., Navy Littoral Warfare and Auxiliary Ships, Naval Sea Systems Command; Elvia Ann Mata, flower girl; Mr. Zachary Fisher, namesake; US Representative C. W. Bill Young, Tenth Congressional District, Florida; US Representative William Jefferson, Second Congressional District, Louisiana; Vice .... Complete Scene Caption: CHRISTENING PRINCIPALS. Participating in the christening of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-ARK 301) are Left to Right: US Representative Bob Livingston, First Congressional District, Louisiana; Admiral Jay L. Johnson, Chief of Naval O

Mr. Xu Yimin, right, Defense and Military Attache, People's Republic of China, accepts a plaque from VADM Edward S. Briggs, deputy and chief of staff, while visiting his office at headquarters U.S. Pacific Fleet. Base: Makalapa State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1ST Lieutenant Jennifer Jones, 55th Signal Company, draws a number from the box for the raffle during the July 4th celebration at the Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps Headquarters site in the Sarajevo suburb of Ilidza. Subject Operation/Series: Joint Endeavor Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

Major General Harold G. Glasgow, Director of Development Center, presents Colonel Don J. Ogden (left) with the Legion of Merit. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Army lieutenant colonel escorts retired five-star GEN Omar Bradley (in the wheelchair) to center stage during the gala celebration at the Capital Center, during Inauguration Day. Base: Landover State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

White House Air Force Aide to the President Gen. Godfrey T. McHugh, portrait photo. Portrait photograph of Air Force Aide to President John F. Kennedy, General Godfrey T. McHugh.

930113-D-2987S-003. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111128-N-NY820-082NORFOLK (Nov. 28, 2011) Adm. James A. Winnefeld, Jr., left, the 17th commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and current Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is welcomed to the stage by Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, during the "Fifty Years of Legendary Service" ceremony. Enterprise concluded the 50th anniversary of her commissioning celebration Nov. 28 and is scheduled for her 22nd and last deployment this spring.

DF-ST-88-00016. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the barber shop at the Recruit Training Center. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-07731. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN. Wesley K. Clark, Commander in CHIEF US Southern Command pins a medal on Pat Cooper-Thomas, wife of SGT. MAJ. Franklin D. Thomas. Country: Panama (PAN)

Trip to California: Vandenberg Air Force Base, 4:08PM. Major Clifford W. Simonson (left) of the 389th Strategic Missile Wing (Warren Air Force Base) presents President John F. Kennedy with a silver badge marking the launch of the Atlas 134D missile earlier in the day. Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. See also MO 63.1523, Atlas Missile Badge

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