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Military Ceremonies and Salutes

Images of naval ceremonies featuring officers saluting, commissioning events, and award presentations, showcasing military tradition and uniforms.

DN-ST-87-02519. Base: Istanbul Country: Turkey (TUR)
DN-ST-87-02519. Base: Istanbul Country: Turkey (TUR)
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Presentation of a gift for President Kennedy from the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. of Massachusetts. Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts present a gift for President John F. Kennedy. Special Assistant to the President Dave Powers (center); others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Admiral Gennadi Khvatov, front row, second from left, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, and the members of an official party wave in welcome as two US Navy ships pull into port. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) have come to Vladivostok for a four-day goodwill visit. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)
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DN-SN-86-06974. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The current and two former chief master sergeants of the Air Force stand with the senior enlisted advisor of the 507th Tactical Air Control Wing (507th TAIRCW) during an Order of the Sword ceremony at the base non-commissioned officers club. They are, from left: CMSGT of the Air Force (CMSAF) Sam E. Parrish, CMSGT Jimmy D. Hedgpeth of the 507th TAIRCW, retired CMSAF James C. McCoy and retired CMSAF Donald L. Harlow. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DD-ST-89-03962. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Outgoing 6th Air Refueling Wing Commander, US Air Force Brigadier General James Soligan, makes remarks after relinquishing command at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A flight nurse from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron shows former hostage Mithileshwar Singh to a seat for the flight to Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany. Singh, an Indian citizen with permanent resident alien status in the United States, was rele. Base: Damascus Country: Syrian Arab Republic (SYR)
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DN-ST-86-01424. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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CAPT. Frank J. Redner, Commander of the 774th Communication Squadron, slowly incases the squadrons flag during the 774th Air Base Group's inactivation ceremony. Base: Raf Chicksands Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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240105-N-OZ224-2455NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2023) - Cmdr. Shelby Nikitin (right), commanding officer, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), is presented with the Bronze Star Medal by Medal of Honor recipient, Capt. Thomas G. Kelley (Ret.) during a change of command ceremony where Cmdr. Nikitin was relieved by Cmdr. Cameron Ingram, Jan. 5, 2024. Hudner returned from an eight-month deployment Jan. 4, 2024 as a part of theGerald R.FordCarrier Strike Group(CSG) to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
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DN-ST-86-03735. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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An American girl and two Soviet sailors use a Russian-English phrase book to communicate during an open house aboard the Soviet Sovremenny class guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY. The OTLICHNYY, the guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are making a five-day goodwill visit to the naval station. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Former POW and U.S. Air Force COL Robinson Risner, at the microphone, express his thanks to the crowd and press upon arriving on a flight from Clark Air Base. 22nd Air Force Commander, MGEN John Gonge stands behind COL Risner. COL Risner was captured on 16 Sep 65 and released by North Vietnamese in Hanoi on 12 Feb 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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CMDR T. M. Hayes, right, the commanding officer of the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197), greets a Congolese navy officer during the ship's visit to the Congo. Pointe Noire is the BARNSTABLE COUNTY'S first port of call during the 1991 West Africa Training Cruise. Base: Pointe Noire Country: Congo(COG)
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LCDR Kenneth D. Harvey, commanding officer, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the salvage ship USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Queen Beatrix visits the Marine Vliegkamp Valkenburg
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Jacob D. DeShazer, one of Doolittle's Raiders, receives his POW/MIA medal for service in World War II from Major General Alexander K. Davidson, commander, 22nd Air Force, Military Airlift Command. Base: Nav Post Grad School, Monterey State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Trip to California: Vandenberg Air Force Base, 4:08PM. President John F. Kennedy speaks with Commander of Strategic Air Command, General Thomas S. Power (left), inside a blockhouse during a tour of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. An unidentified missile combat crew member stands at right.
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The traditional closing of the grog bowl was performed by CMSAF David J. Campanale, CMSGT Gregory Hepner, and SSGT Joanne Marshall. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-85-09074. Base: USS Stump (DD 978) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-86-00595. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DM-ST-89-00181. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-89-10860. Base: Hampton State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DA-SC-88-02791. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Seated behind him are CAPT Richard L. Martin, commanding officer of the CARL VINSON, and Molly Snead, ship's sponsor. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A survivor from the destroyer ex-USS REID (DD-369) attends christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Div. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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ENSIGN Donalda Charlotte Chang poses with her parents RADM Ming E. Chang and Mrs. Ming E. Chang at her commissioning ceremony. The ceremony takes place after ENSIGN Chang's recent graduation from the center's Officer Candidate School. Base: Naval Ed And Tc, Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-87-08653. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Maj Marns and director of the Marinierskapel J.P. Laro (born 1927).
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DN-ST-85-10722. Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-89-10829. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Former POW and U.S. Air Force LCOL Richard P. Keirn (Captured 24 Jul 65) shakes hands with COL Raymond G. Lawry, Deputy Site Commander, Joint Homecoming Reception Center prior to boarding the plane that will return him to the United States. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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Visit Commander Plymouth Sub-Area Channel Admiraal (ADM) Sir David Brown with partner. Reception Commendant Neemight Netherlands (czmned) Schout at night (SBN) R. Krijger with partner. 26-27 April 1984
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DN-ST-85-00830. Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN)
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A U.S. Navy petty officer poses for a photograph with two Polish children as he visits the port city of Gydnia. Two American vessels, the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their visit represents the first such port call by American vessels since 1927. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gydnia Country: Poland (POL)
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GEN James V. Hartinger signs his first special order as commander of the recently formed Space Command. Under Secretary of the Air Force Edward C. Aldridge Jr. and Air Force Vice-CHIEF of STAFF GEN Jerome E. O'Malley look on. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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KTZ Metzelaar Photo: Fabienne Bruys Cavdkm Source referring required Note: The description This photo is the original description by the photographer. At a later stage this description will be revised if necessary.
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A petty officer wears a Soviet sailor's service cap as she stands beside him in front of an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft during a five-day goodwill visit to the San Diego area by three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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LGEN Richard H. Thompson, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to MGEN William Eicher, assistant deputy chief of staff for Logistics upon his retirement. Attending the ceremony are Eicher's wife and family. The ceremony was held at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Colonel Ron Tabor, 17th Training Wing commander, speaks to the audience prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new fire training facility. Base: Goodfellow Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Left, Service Dress White uniform with slacks for women CHIEF PETTY Officers. Right, Service Dress White uniform for women officers. Country: Unknown
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A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of 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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Delaware area Survivors of Pearl Harbor pose for a photograph at the Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony held at the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040304-F-0451J-008. Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-87-00152. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A newly commissioned ensign from the Naval Academy's Class of 1991 holds his diploma as he stands with two of his guests following the close of the academy's graduation and commissioning ceremony. Nearly 20,000 guests attended the ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, during which 937 midshipmen were graduated. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Right, Enlisted Dungaree uniform with Knit Watch Cap for men. Center, Enlisted Short Sleeve Dungaree uniform with White Hat for men. Left, Summer White uniform enlisted men. Country: Unknown
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Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. greets Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Bob Rose in the fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 (VQ-2) avionics shop during his visit to the squadron. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)
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MAJ John G. Zierdt Jr. is presented the Legion of Merit by MGEN Max Noah, director, Program Analysis and Evaluation. Looking on is MAJ Zierdt's wife Gina, daughter, Karen, and son John III. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A petty officer assigned to the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) smiles as he holds his infant daughter for the first time. The FORT MCHENRY has returned to San Diego 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, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Retired GEN. Robert Lee Scott, Jr., is pictured next to an original oil painting of himself. Scott flew P-40's in combat over Burma, China with the "Flying Tigers" in World War II where he claims 22 kills from 1941-1942. Scott is the author of the best seller "God is My Co-Pilot". Scott now works in the Museum of Aviation, Robins AFB, Ga. Base: Warner Robins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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PETTY Officer 2nd Class Kathleen Kerr, a hospital corpsman, poses in front of a sign at the U.S. Naval Hospital, where she is assigned. Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP)
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020920-D-9880W-022. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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