Military Ceremonies and Inductions

Formal military ceremonies showcasing soldiers' induction, flag presentations, and celebrations of service, highlighting unity and tradition.

Nearly 20 Soldiers from Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and the 531st Hospital Center were formally welcomed into the U.S. Armys Noncommissioned Officer Corps at an NCO Induction Ceremony at Fort Campbells Wilson Theater, June 27.

Nearly 20 Soldiers from Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and the 531st Hospital Center were formally welcomed into the U.S. Armys Noncommissioned Officer Corps at an NCO Induction Ceremony at Fort Campbells Wilson Theater, June 27.

Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) present colors during the singing of the national anthem at the CFAS Navy Ball held Oct. 13, 2022 at CFAS in celebration of the U.S. Navys 247th birthday. The theme of the U.S. Navys 247th birthday was "On Watch - 24/7 for 247 Years," which highlighted the Navy's enduring ability to remain fully ready to respond to and effectively deter emergent threats.

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, escort the Marine Corps Birthday cake during the 247th Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2022. A celebration for the Marine Corps birthday is held every year to reflect on the traditions, history, and legacy of the Marine Corps.

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U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), parade the colors for the senior chief petty officer and master chief petty officer pinning, at the David Adams Memorial Chapel, onboard Naval Station Norfolk, in Norfolk, Virginia, May 20, 2022. The John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipyard working alongside NNS, NAVSEA and contractors conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul as part of the mission to deliver the warship back in the fight, on time and on budget, to resume its duty of defending the United States.

Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing base honor guard present the colors on Sept. 17, 2022, at the Eastwood Event Centre. Members of the wing attended a military ball hosted by the Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Air Force.

U.S. Airmen from the Tyndall Air Force Base Honor Guard perform colors during the Air Force Ball in Panama City Beach, Florida, Sept. 9, 2022. Part of the mission of Air Force Honor Guard is to present the colors to honor Air Force tradition at celebratory or historic events.

Rear Adm. Carl Gillis, Belgian navy defense attaché to the United States and Canada, along with other foreign attaches, attends a capping ceremony on the pier of USS Trayer (BST 21) at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting, watch standing and emergency response procedures. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Members of the Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a flag folding ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard's retirement at Keesler AFB, Miss., Jan. 6, 2024, Blanchard served for 33 years, spending the majority of his career in the education and training realm ensuring Airmen met training and development requirements for career advancement.

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. -- The Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) hosts formal graduation ceremony for Semester 23-1 at command facilities located on the Stennis Space Center in South Mississippi, Dec. 8.The ceremony featured 48 security force professionals from Colombia and Costa Rica who participated in the security cooperation schoolhouses Diesel Systems Overhaul and Maintenance, International Tactical Communications, Outboard Motor Maintenance and Overhaul, Technical Welding and Applied Repairs, Patrol Craft Riverine, and UAS Operations and Planning courses.NAVSCIATTS currently operates under U.S. Special Operations Command in support of Foreign Security Assistance and geographic combatant commanders' theater security cooperation priorities. To date, more than 13,000 students from 125 partner nations have trained with this Naval Special Warfare command. (Photo by Michael Williams)

Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard prepare to present the colors at a retirement ceremony April 22, 2011, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.

U.S. Park Police promotion ceremony, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the dignitaries on hand

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) participate in a ceremony in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022. 2nd MAW celebrated the 247th birthday of the Marine Corps with a traditional Marine Corps birthday ball. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region/U.S. Army Military District of Washington, hosts a Department of the Army retirement ceremony at Joint base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., May 12, 2022.

U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Jan. 25, 2024. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

220401-N-PW480-0287 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 1, 2022) - Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets participate in the color guard drill event at the 2022 NJROTC National Academic, Athletic, and Drill Competition, April 1. NJROTC cadets from 27 schools across the nation assembled for the competition. It is the first to be held in person since 2019 and is the most comprehensive test of overall NJROTC training and performance. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) oversees 583 NJROTC and 58 Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) units across the nation and world.

U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band join together with the Romanian Naval Academy Band to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the academy, at the Mircea cel Batran Naval Academy in Constanta on Nov. 17, 2022. The 101st is committed to showing support for the local communities and learning the culture of our partner nations.

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard present the colors during the Air Force Ball at the Charleston Marriott, South Carolina, Sept. 10, 2022. This years ball was held in celebration of the Air Forces 75th birthday as an official military branch of service.

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A U.S. Coast Guardsman, renders a salute during the prisoner of war, missing in action tribute, during the Vanguard military awards banquet at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nev., July 16, 2009. The military Vanguard award, is presented annually to one member of each service branch of the Armed Forces for a heroic act.

After taking the Oath of Citizenship, 42 Service Members and civilians take their vow of citizenship during a naturalization ceremony on Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany on September 27, 2022. The ceremony was held to congratulate and welcome new citizens of the United States of America.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (May 6, 2022) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Christopher Gray, commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, speaks during a Change of Command ceremony held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ). U.S. Navy Capt. Brian R. Iber relieves Capt. David J. Faehnle as the commanding officer of CLDJ.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks is piped aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), Oslo, Norway, May 24, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Color Guard Members of the Filipino-American Veterans of Hampton Roads present the colors during the unveiling of a Virginia Historical Marker honoring Filipino Sailors in the U.S. Navy on May 28, 2022. The event occurred at the Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Event, including wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Interior law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Larry Parkinson, and other officials on hand to speak, pose with law enforcement staff from respective bureaus

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 9, 2022) Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Williams recites the Chief Petty Officer Creed during the Retirement Ceremony for Chief Logistics Specialist Tanay Mondragon, assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Site Souda Bay, at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay on Dec. 9, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

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Staff Sgt. Tanna Sullivan (Second from Left), assigned to the 28th Infantry Division Band, Pa. Army National Guard, sings the National Anthem during a Female Veterans Day ceremony at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, Pa. March 31, 2022. The ceremony was hosted by the Pennsylvania Commission for Women and honored 21 female veterans from across the commonwealth for their service and deeds to the state in celebration of Womens History Month.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 22, 2022) Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) Force Master Chief Jason Knupp speaks during SURFLANTs FY-21 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year Ceremony, Apr. 22. Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander of SURFLANT, announced Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ashley Glover as SURFLANTs FY-21 Sea Sailor of the Year and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rashad McKenzie was then named SURFLANTs Shore Sailor of the Year.

Commander United States Air Forces in Europe, GEN Gregory Martin talks to the men and women of the 494th Fighter Squadron, at an RAF Lakenheath hangar. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members from Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C., perform precision rifle movements during the "Youth Luncheon" on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 at the 37th annual Tuskegee Airmen National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The Tuskegee Airmen are recognized for their significant contributions to the various military operations of World War II in the face of racial hostility. They flew combat missions as bomber escorts and laid the foundation for racial diversity in the U.S. military and government, earning the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. Military members from each branch of service attend this conference to learn more about the Tuskegee Airmen and to attend leadership forums conducted by senior leadership panels.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15, 2022. During the ceremony, Capt. Sherry A. Caraveo assumed command of 2nd Dental Battalion from Capt. Nadji M. Hariri.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Regiment Color Guard, instructs the United States Forest Service Honor Guard on color guard techniques at MCRD San Diego, Feb. 1, 2024. The USFS Honor Guard visited the Depot to promote and reinforce the customs, history, and traditions of the Marine Corps. Marine Corps

Naval Support Activity Mid-South and tenant commands pinned 40 new chief petty officers during the ceremony on October 21, 2022, in Millington, Tennessee. NSA Mid-South is the human resources center of excellence for the Navy; home to Navy Personnel Command, Navy Recruiting Command, Navy Manpower Analysis Center and other development commands including the 21st Century Sailor Command and My Navy Career Center.

Lt Col Michael L. Eubanks, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, relinquishes command of the battalion to Col Michael F. Arnone in a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., June 29, 2022. Weapons and Field Training Battalion oversees and executes the training of recruits during events such as the gas chamber, rappel tower, shooting on the range, Basic Warrior Training, and the Crucible.

Chief Petty Officer (CPO) selects from Suffolk area Information Warfare commands march in singing Anchors Aweigh’ for the start of the chief petty officer pinning ceremony October 21. During the ceremony, 20 newly appointed chiefs were ceremoniously pinned to the rank of CPO by family members and fellow chiefs.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Adaryus Patterson, from Anderson, South Carolina, turns in his uniform in support of the naval tradition, Tacking of the crow,” after being selected for the next paygrade aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), June 23, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

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Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards

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

U.S. Navy Sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion, Bravo Surgical Company stand ready for uniform inspection during an all hands week at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 21, 2024. Bravo Surgical Company conducts uniform inspections bi-annually in order to ensure the Sailors uniforms are maintained and ready for use. Marine Corps

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Recognition Ceremony, Apr. 28, 2022, Magnolia Halle, San Antonio, Texas. This event was held to honor all promotees to the rank of Chief Master Sgt.

220630-N-MR124-1016 PEARL HARBOR (June 30, 2022) International military medical professionals attend a medical symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Recognition Ceremony, Apr. 28, 2022, Magnolia Halle, San Antonio, Texas. This event was held to honor all promotees to the rank of Chief Master Sgt.

4th Fighter Wing Chief Master Sergeant and selects pose for a photo at Heritage Hall, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, March 24, 2023. No more than 1.25% of the Air Force enlisted force may hold the rank of chief master sergeant by federal law.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Apr. 5, 2022) The Honorable Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment, and performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy, eats lunch with midshipmen in King Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas (Dec. 7, 2022) Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth Junior Enlisted Association led a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the installations chapel. World War II survivors Staff Sergeant Bill McIntire, Yeoman 3rd Class Al Chatwin, Petty Officer 3rd Class Derrick South and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Stowe were in attendance. On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japan attacked US Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise attack by some 350 Japanese aircraft sunk or badly damaged 18 US naval vessels, including eight battleships, destroyed or damaged 300 US aircraft, and killed 2,403 men (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jose R. Jaen/Released)

After their march, the 1993 Inaugural parade participants of the USAF STAFF, USAF District Headquarters, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. load up and head out. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Airmen from the 81st Training Wing interact with each other during the 81st Training Wings 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 29, 2024. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2023. Air Force

US Air Force (USAF) personnel with the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perform one of their signature moves "The Double Spins," during the Air Force Tattoo full dress rehearsal, at Bolling Air Force Base (AFB), in District of Columbia (DC). Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Airmen with the 156th Wing Honor Guard present the colors during U.S. Air Force Col. Humberto Pabon Jr. promotion ceremony at the 156th Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Jan. 21, 2023. Pabon was promoted to the rank of brigadier general after having served for 30 years in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard; he started off as an airman 1st class in command post and now holds the position of chief of staff of the PRANG.

Team McChord service members and their families celebrate the Air Forces 75thAnniversary during the Team McChord Air Force Ball at the Tacoma Convention Center in Tacoma, Washington, Sept. 10, 2022. The United States Air Force was born with the passage of the National Security Act on Sept. 18, 1947.

221213-N-PG340-1050 GREAT LAKES, Illinois (Dec. 13, 2022) Navy Band Great Lakes performs at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Commands quarterdeck, Dec. 13. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

The 41st Signal Battalion celebrated its 80th birthday on Friday, January 27 on Camp Humphreys. It was a lovely evening of entertainment and camaraderie among teammates and members of the larger Signal community on the peninsula.

A Marine Corps bugler plays taps at a memorial for Gen. Richard I. Neal at St. Joseph's Church in Washington, D.C. on July 6, 2022. Marines, friends and family of Gen. Neal, who served as the 26th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and passed away on June 17, 2022, gathered for a memorial honoring his life and service.

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Color Guard Members of the Filipino-American Veterans of Hampton Roads present the colors during the unveiling of a Virginia Historical Marker honoring Filipino Sailors in the U.S. Navy on May 28, 2022. The event occurred at the Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Representatives from all service branches on the Council on Recruit Basic Training (CORBT) tour facilities at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May in New Jersey, May 12, 2022.The purpose of CORBT is to address common issues across the joint services in recruit basic military training and technical training with the goal of sharing ideas, lessons learned and procedures to improve entry-level enlisted training programs. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

Family and friends mourn the loss of 18 Virginia Air National Guard and three Florida Army National Guard members killed in a March 3rd C-23 Sherpa plane crash in Unadilla, Georgia, as they pay tribute to the men at a memorial service in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The memorial, which took place at Rock Church, was attended by Deputy Secretary of Defense, Paul D. Wolfowitz (not shown) and various other civilian and military dignitaries and over 4000 members of the community. The 18 airmen were assigned to the 203rd Red Horse Flight at Camp Pendleton State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia and were returning from temporary duty at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The three soldiers .... Complete Scene Caption: Family and friends mourn the loss of 18 Virginia Air National Guard and three Florida Army National Guard members killed in a March 3rd C-23 Sherpa plane crash in Unadilla, Georgia, as they pay tribute to the men at a memorial service in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The memori

The Blue Angels are currently conducting winter training at Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, California, in preparation for the upcoming 2024 air show season.

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), pays respect to fallen Service members during a Memorial Day event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 30, 2022. Service members gather at Camp Lemonnier to remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

Event, including wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Interior law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Larry Parkinson, and other officials on hand to speak, pose with law enforcement staff from respective bureaus

Command Sgt. Maj. Julie Small, command senior enlisted leader of the Alaska National Guard, left, and Verdie Bowen, director of the Office of Veterans Affairs, render a salute to a commemorative wreath to honor veterans during the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Veterans Day ceremony held at the National Guard Armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 11, 2022. The ceremony included speeches from key speakers, Fallen Warrior ceremony, presentation of commemorative wreaths, and moment of silence for those who have fallen. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

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RICHMOND, Virginia (July 29th, 2022) Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 and Honorary Navy Chief, Phillip M. Brashear, son of the late Master Chief Master Diver Carl Brashear stands by as three Navy Divers make their way down the aisle to render his final salute, during his 40-year retirement ceremony held at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center onboard Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia on July 29th, 2022. . CW5 Brashear held a retired after 40 years of service at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center onboard Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia on July 29th, 2022. CW5 Brashear was appointed as an Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer by the Master Chief Petty officer (MCPON) of the Navy Russell Smith for his relentless dedication to the United States Navy. Over the course of 17 years, CW5 Brashear inspired Sailors and members of the Chiefs Mess to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity, volunteering his service to the Navy, and accepting responsibility beyond the call of p

U.S. Navy Chief Machinists Mate (Nuclear) Benny Campbell, from Stockton, California, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), has his cover placed by his family and fellow chiefs during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Coastal Virginia Church, in Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 21, 2022. John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipyard working alongside NNS, NAVSEA and contractors conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul as part of the mission to deliver the warship back in the fight, on time and on budget, to resume its duty of defending the United States.

CSM Laquyin N. Brock of 25th Division Sustainment Troop Battalion, retired from the worlds greatest Army! CSM Brock dedicated 25 years of the Army values in her daily military career. Her leadership and perseverance she displayed was an inspiration to all. She will be greatly missed in her retirement.

LGEN David M. Twomey, commanding general, Marine Corps Development and Education Command, lights a cigar from the smoking lamp during mess night at The Basic School. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Recognition Ceremony, Apr. 28, 2022, Magnolia Halle, San Antonio, Texas. This event was held to honor all promotees to the rank of Chief Master Sgt.

VIPs are briefed on PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS (PKO) NORTH 2000, held at the Honduran Military Academy, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Central America. The exercises' goal is to increase reginal and multinational cooperation in peacekeeping. Participants in seminars learn and exchange skills through lectures and classroom-style discussion. Subject Operation/Series: PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS (PKO) NORTH 2000 Base: Tegucigalpa Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - USS Monitor 30th Anniversary

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 13, 2019) Cmdr. Craig Trent, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), addresses the crew during an all-hands call, Jan. 13, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa.

A U.S. Navy Sailor with 3rd Medical Battalion, Bravo Surgical Company stand ready for uniform inspection during an all hands week at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 21, 2024. Bravo Surgical Company conducts uniform inspections bi-annually in order to ensure the Sailors uniforms are maintained and ready for use. Marine Corps

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PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Aug. 16, 2022) - Capt. Hank Kim, Pacific Partnership 2022 mission commander, right, presents Lt. Gen. Bartolome Bacarro, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, with a Pacific Partnership 2022 plaque aboard Military Sealift Command USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the Pacific Partnership 2022 Philippine closing ceremony. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

221202-N-LN782-1007 (Dec. 02, 2022) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Dec. 2, 22. row of chief combination covers sit on a table prior to a chief petty officer. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

At the 193rd's Dining Out, Wing Base Honor Guard members SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Scotty Seiverling, USAF, (right) and STAFF Sergeant Holly Buckwalter, USAF, (left) help dress the POW/MIA table set to remember our missing comrades. Base: Middletown State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

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Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, senior enlisted advisor to the chief, National Guard Bureau, congratulates Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Class 29 Cadet Akio Shimojyo during the academys residential phase graduation ceremony, June 10, 2022, at Mariners Church in Irvine, California. Sunburst is a high school credit recovery program run in partnership between the California National Guards Task Force Torch youth and community programs directorate and the Orange County Department of Education. Sunburst is one of four National Guard Youth Challenge Programs in California.

Acting Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett and other Interior senior officials at wreath-laying ceremony for law enforcement personnel killed in line of duty

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U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May held an all-hands briefing on base in the William R. Flores Gymnasium, Nov. 17, 2022. During the gathering Capt. Warren Judge, the commanding officer, spoke on his core values and expectations and recognized personnel for their dedicated efforts. In addition, division officers provided updates on programs being implemented base-wide. Training Center Cape May serves the American public by leveraging the talent and passion of our staff to produce high-quality, mission-ready recruits that enable mission success for our service.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

221013-N-FN963-1094 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Oct. 13, 2022) Chief Culinary Specialist CJ Ruff, from Cincinnati, Ohio, gives a toast at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugis Navy Birthday Ball. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

Event, including wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Interior law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Larry Parkinson, and other officials on hand to speak, pose with law enforcement staff from respective bureaus

The US Air Force (USAF) Tops In Blue (TIB) arrived at a forward operating location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM as a morale booster for Air Force and Navy personnel. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0414673 or search 030105F4338B013). Base: Camp Justice, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Recognition Ceremony, Apr. 28, 2022, Magnolia Halle, San Antonio, Texas. This event was held to honor all promotees to the rank of Chief Master Sgt.

Air Force Materiel Command enlisted Airmen stand ready as the Order of the Sword ceremony begins with a bagpipe musician, May 13, 2022 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded by noncommissioned officers to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to the well-being and development of the enlisted force.

220503-N-ZK609-009 - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 3, 2022) - Navy Band Southeasts Brass Quintet performs a medley of patriotic songs during their set at the Spirit of America Concert. The Spirit of America Concert is a new addition to Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

A personal photo of Sergeant 1st Class Jared C. Monti, the first Soldier recipient for actions in Afghanistan/Operation Enduring Freedom.

Swearing-in ceremony for 184 female and 316 male police recruits for the North Rhine-Westphalia police force, class of 2007, in the Koeln Arena, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). The ship's seal is mounted at the back of the speakers platform. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Recognition Ceremony, Apr. 28, 2022, Magnolia Halle, San Antonio, Texas. This event was held to honor all promotees to the rank of Chief Master Sgt.

QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 25, 2022) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and his wife, Betty Del Toro, visits the U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel with guidance from Lt. Cmdr. Mike Chaney, Head Chaplain for Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Quantico Aug. 25, 2022. Del Toro visited to pay respects to the 13 service members lost during the bombing attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26, 2021.

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