Military Ceremonies and Training

Visuals of military personnel during ceremonies and training events, showcasing formal attire, flags, and interactions, reflecting pride and professionalism in various military settings.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (Oct. 21, 2022) Chief Navy Counselor Tray Bynam, from Phenix City, Alabama, assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes, prepares to be pinned during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

Chief Master Sgt. Sonja Williams (left), and Airman Espoir Kibingira, pose for a photo during a ride on a C-130. The flight was intended to simulate a flight to another country and is part of a week-long deployment readiness exercise.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Department of Defense's Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany

U.S. Marines stand during the playing of the Marines hymn during a Force Fitness Instructor course graduation on Camp Pendleton, California, April 15, 2022. Force Fitness Instructors are the commander's subject matter experts in developing fitness training plans that are holistic, progressive, and optimize physical performance tailored to unit missions and individual needs. The intent of the FFI Program is to maximize physical fitness by integrating evidence-based systematic physical training, injury prevention, and nutrition.

Kenneth Bond, a Vietnam War veteran who served from 1966 to 1967 as a specialist with the 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, studies the uniforms worn by Union troops during the Civil War at the Texas Civil War Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, July 21st, 2022.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks with family members during the funeral of Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 17, 2022. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, died Jan. 16, 2022 at the age of 102. He served 30 years during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Portrait of Tech. Sgt. Mychel Barker at an undisclosed location, August 1, 2022. Barker is president of Red Tail Shield, a peer to peer organization for members of the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing. He attended the Department of Defense Men's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Campaign.

U.S. Marines pose for a photo with Kawhi Leonard, an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association, during a meet and greet event at the Camp Margarita Active Duty Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 21, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services hosts events and activities across the base to boost morale and promotes camaraderie between Marines.

221027-N-IX644-2262 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 27, 2022) Gunners Mate Seaman Maurice Rose, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), demonstrates blocking techniques on Master-at-Arms 1st Class Alicia Barber during a security forces class, Oct. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

240129-N-FF527-1020MECHANICSBURG, Pa.(January 29, 2024)Capt. David D. Carnal, commanding officer, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC), speaks with Vice. Adm. John Fuller, Naval Inspector General, during a visit to Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg. Fuller met with NAVSUP BSC leadership as part of a visit to the area, which included roundtable discussions with employees from across the NAVSUP Enterprise.U.S. Navy

DN-SC-85-12137. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

Air National Guard "Agressor" forces take a hostage during a simulated attack at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. Subject Operation/Series: TOP DOLLAR '96 Base: Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A1C Holt 5k Memorial Run participants pose for photo at the Levitow Training Support Facility on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 15, 2022. The memorial run is an annual event to honor Airman 1st Class Antoine Holt, 603rd Air Control Squadron command and control battle management operations operator, who died while serving in Iraq.

Yorktown, Va. (February 22, 2024) Members of the diversity committee from Naval Weapons Station Yorktowns award winning Scudder Hall Galley share remarks as part of the Black History Month special meal. Each February, the U.S. Navy commemorates Black History Month and the significant role that African Americans, both past and present, have played in the defense of our Nation. Their contributions and sacrifice to our Nation are not just a part of African American history, but American history. Navy

060701-N-4565G-001. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

060331-N-8090G-009. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

A master-at-arms inspects a family's luggage following their arrival at a temporary evacuation center during Operation Fiery Vigil. The center was set up to process military dependents who were evacuated from the Philippines after volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo disrupted operations at Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay.. Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam(GUM)

Lt. Col. Timothy Wade, 433rd Airlift Wing chief of public affairs, and Master Sgt. Kristian Carter, 433rd AW public affairs superintendent, look towards the crowd while riding on a float for the Fiesta Flambeau parade in downtown San Antonio, April 9, 2022. The Flambeau parade is one of three parades hosted during the annual Fiesta celebration.

061202-D-7203T-005. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040210-F-0158T-003. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Atlanta Falcon member, Frank Darby (right), passes an autographed football to a 96th Civil Engineer Group member June 10 during a USO community outreach visit at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The AF members received an EOD and a security forces mission immersion brief. They also had an opportunity to don a bomb suit and participate in bite training with a military working dog. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

Inter-American Defense College Staff, Faculty and Students welcome dignitaries and sponsors during a Class 62's orientation on Sept. 28, 2022. The event provides the students a chance to meet with their representatives regarding the upcoming school year and the challenges of completing a demanding Master's Degree curriculum while living with their families in a new country.

220727-N-FB730-1008 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 27, 2022) Command Master Chief Keith Wilkerson, left, command master chief, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), and Master-at-arms 2nd Class Tahrita Barron pose for a photo on the fantail aboard Truman, July 27, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Milford Beagle, commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division, receives guidance from the 10th CAB H2F team on his running form Aug. 8, 2022 on Fort Drum, Ny. Maj. Gen. Beagle was accompanied by his aide and driver during the PT session.

RADM Alan Reyes, Deputy Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command and Sonny Busa, National Capital Region Delegate with the USS Telesforo Trinidad Campaign, proceed outside to await the start of outdoor activities during an unveiling and dedication 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.

Lt. Col. Roseman Deas II takes command of the 106th Air Refueling Squadron from Lt. Col. Shaun Southall at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama, Aug. 13, 2022. Deas was the director of operations of the 106th ARS before taking command. Southall had been commander for approximately two years.

050903-N-5526M-012. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: JTF-KATRINA, FLEET COMBAT CAMERA

Technical Sergeant Leroy Inman, an instructor at the Air Force Academy Preparatory School, helps Cadet Candidate Benji Cunningham solve a computer problem. Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030918-F-7685H-078. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A U.S. Soldier from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division poses for a photo after arriving in Poznan, Poland, July 14, 2022. The 3/1 ABCT, and Finish and British army units trained in Finland to further strengthen the relations and interoperability between the nations.

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Godfrey, Command Support Staff, 161st Air Refueling Wing, places an ornament on a Christmas tree in the wing's Dining Facility during the Unit Training Assembly here Dec. 2, 2017. Godfrey grew up playing basketball and seeks to use it as an instrument to teach children the value of integrity, hard work and dedication.

Potential Army recruits attend "Meet your Army Day" at Fort Bragg, NC on Thursday, September 15, 2022. A Drill Sergeant welcomes the Prospects to the Ritz-Epps Fitness Facility.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Michael M. Siani, Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Dallas, awards Staff Sergeant Robert Simms the Centurion helm on Sept. 30, 2022 for his valiant efforts in Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC). SSgt. Simms contracted 101 enlisted individuals into the Marine Corps as a canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite. This achievement recongnizes him as a Centurion in the recruiting field and earned him a custom helm given to him by the Recruiting Station Dallas Command.

Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Donald Remy visits Tripler Army Medical Center

Portrait of male African American soldier smiling over gray background

Musician 3rd Class Jessie Nunn, attached to Navy Band Northwest, sings the national anthem at the Seafair 4-Rotary Lunch as part of Fleet Week Seattle, Aug. 3 2022. Fleet Week Seattle is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

Anthony Brinkley, keynote speaker for an enlisted summit, gives a speech at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 18, 2022. The summit equipped enlisted leaders with the resiliency training necessary to provide a healthy work environment.

A member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle club is seen reflected in the mirror on his motorcycle. Around 100 riders from various chapters of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club honored the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers by visiting the Buffalo Soldier Monument at Ft. Leavenworth. The monument tour was sponsored by the Ft. Leavenworth chapter.

040207-F-0681L-041. Base: Fargo State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, 86th Airlift Wing, presents the MVP award to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Jordan, a U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder team player, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on Nov. 28, 2022. Jordan said the USAG Baumholder team was able to capitalize on their advantage of playing the season together to bring home the inaugural victory.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ian Mills, an imagery analysis specialist with the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, presents the dog tag awards to Zane Hearon, currently a player for Cloud9, at the Halo World Championships in the Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, Wash., on Oct 23, 2022. Top players were presented with customized dog tags unique to their individual achievements. The Marine Corps emphasizes the importance of prompt recognition of an individual's achievement or service as it is vital to the morale of not just the individual but the entire unit.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Christian Mitchell, a deputy judge advocate for the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, poses for a portrait over drill weekend at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Illinois, Feb. 4, 2024. Mitchell has been a member of the wing for less than a year and will be attending Officer Training School in March of 2024. Air National Guard

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Richardson, 337th Air Control Squadron weapons technician, holds out a photo of his family at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 6, 2022. As a weapons technician, Richardson is in charge of helping secure the airspace between Eglin AFB and Tyndall in support of F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II training missions, although his responsibilities continue at home as a father to a newborn baby boy.

A sentinel from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and U.S. Army Col. (ret.) Gregory Gadson participate in a Public Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 4, 2022. Gadson was at ANC to speak to employees as part of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Gadson has dedicated himself to the work of Wounded Warriors, veterans, and other groups who support employment and betterment of person with disabilities.

Brig. Gen. David Mounkes, the Kentucky National Guards assistant adjutant general for Air, administers the oath of enlistment to a group of Air Force recruits in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 1, 2022, as part of a Hometown Hero event during a Louisville Bats baseball game at Louisville Slugger Field. The event was held in honor of 16 Kentucky Air National Guardsmen who deployed across the state for disaster response following a Category 4 tornado and massive flooding that claimed more than 100 lives in the past year.

Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Robert Barber, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), speaks at the Stennis Spring Fling Party at Waterside Norfolk Marriot, Norfolk, Virginia, April 14, 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.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III poses with a group of California Highway Patrol Officers at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 28, 2022. The Secretary of Defense visited various places on the air station to include MCAS Miramars innovative micro-grid.

U.S. Service members and family pose for 360 cameras during the Air Force Ball on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Sept. 24, 2022. The ball celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Air Force becoming an independent military branch.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 10-11, 2022. Brig. Gen. Brenda P. Cartier, Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony.

Col. Steven Wick, 317th Airlift Wing vice commander gifts J.R. Martinez, a combat veteran and motivational speaker, during the 317th AW resiliency training day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 23, 2022. The 317th AW reached out to Martinez to speak to the Airmen about resiliency.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kisha Washington 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron shakes hands with professional bull riders at the Professional Bull Riding Finals at the Thomas and Mack Center Oct. 22, 2010. Nellis Air Force Base Airmen were honored for their service to the country during Air Force night at the PBR Finals .

U.S. Air Force Col. Cat Logan and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford Lawton, commander and command chief of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, Washington, D.C., pose for a selfie with members of the Unites States Air Force Honor Guard before the 75th Air Force Anniversary Tattoo event at Audi Field on Sept. 15, 2022. The Honor Guard and the United States Air Fore Band are the branch's premier ceremonial units, representing the Air Force to the world and inspiring future recruits.

030509-M-0175R-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)

New York National Guard Staff Sgt. Kerpaline Reddick poses with her family following a farewell ceremony for the 369th Sustainment Brigade at Camp Smith Training Site, New York on September 18, 2022. The brigade, known as the "Harlemhell Fighters" for the unit's service in World War I, will be deploying to Kuwait to provide logistics support Army forces in the Middle East.

220521-N-WF272-1174 DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (May 21, 2022) Machinists Mate 2nd Class Brea Pino, a native of Magnolia, Del., assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia, takes a selfie with Lt. Cmdr. Julius Bratton, a native of Woodlawn, Tenn., #6 opposing solo for the U.S. Navy Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, during the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow held at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 21, 2022. More than 75,000 spectators witnessed the show during the weekend event that featured the Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. NTAG Philadelphia encompasses regions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia, providing recruiting services from more than 30 talent acquisition sites with the overall goal of attracting the highest quality candidates to ensure the ongoing success of Americas Navy.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses the traveling media upon arrival in Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 13, 2023. Along with Belgium to participate in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and the NATO Defense Ministerial at NATO Headquarters, Austin is visiting Estonia and Germany to visit local leaders and meet with U.S. and allied service members.

President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Nagame marvels at the cramped space of his son Ivans (far left) barracks room at the United States Military Academy during Plebe-Parent Weekend March 13. Ivan is a member of the West Point Class of 2013 and one of 58 International Cadets from 37 countries that attends the academy. Pres. Kagame served as the guest speaker for the Plebe Parent Banquet.

011207-F-1424R-001. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

New Jersey Army National Guard Adjutant General, Gen. Lisa J. Hou, speaks with the troops of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during their farewell ceremony at the Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 14, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers will deploy in support of U.S. Central Commands Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. CJTF-OIR advises, assists, and enables partnered forces until they can independently defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - ISIS - in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, in order to set conditions for long-term security cooperation frameworks. It is the largest deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers since 2008.

220419-N-LY580-1008 ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (April 19, 2022) Benjamin Russell High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Naval Science Instructor Ron Rowe (left) asks Cadet A'corbin Kelley questions on general military knowledge during a uniform inspection.

TSgt. Byron Lockett of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, ARS Willow Grove, refuels an A-10 jet at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL. The jet just returning from the Weapons Delivery Compilation at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida.

Father and US Marine Corps soldier looking at each other over brown background

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, left, superintendent of the 62d Operations Group, and Col. David Morales, vice commander of the 62d Airlift Wing, receive a 62d AW Seattle Seahawks jersey from Mike Flood, Seahawks vice president of community outreach, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 20, 2022. The Seahawks showed their appreciation for JBLM service members by participating in military demonstrations, touring the units on base and meeting service members.

061003-N-0000K-001. Base: Atlanta State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NAVCO

120124-N-DB801-331 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 24, 2012) Operations Specialist Seamen Stephanie Nukhai, left, and Isaac Boyd train on navigation watchstanding on the port bridge wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during sea trials. Blue Ridge is conducting sea trials following a routine maintenance period at Command, Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

African american soldier looks down distressed during a therapy session for trauma recovery, trying to open up and share his grief. PTSD support and mental health treatment against flashbacks.

111111-N-ZI635-738SAN DIEGO (Nov. 11, 2011) Magic Johnson greets service members attending the Quicken Loans Carrier Classic basketball game on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is hosting Michigan State University and the University of North Carolina for an NCAA basketball game.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Carl Clegg, public affairs specialist with the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing interviews Colombian Air Force Col. Pedro Vega, Air Combat commander, during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sept. 7, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombias State Partner in the State Partnership Program.

US Air Force Recruiter Technical Sergeant James Sutton tries to sell the Air Force way of life in an office located in Manhattan "Times Square", New York. From the March 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "New York, New York," which depicts Recruiter duty from Manhattan, New York. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220716-N-OH262-0972 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--Civil Service Mariners assinged to Military Sealift Command's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), pose for a photograph while the ship was at sea, July 16.

DM-SC-90-01250. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN)

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) medical department cheer on Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Phillip Jean-Gilles during Fords Master Chief and Senior Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony, May 20, 2022. Six Master Chiefs and 16 Senior Chiefs were pinned during the ceremony. Ford is in port Naval Station Norfolk preparing for its next underway period.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (Oct. 31, 2022) Players and staff from the Chicago Bears visited the USS Whitehat on Naval Station Great Lakes for a meet and greet event to sign autographs and take pictures with service-members, staff and their families. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

041225-M-0173F-013. Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Spc. Jonathan Marshall and his horse Kamper pose for a photo at Fort Sills Old Post Corral Oct. 13, 2022. Marshalls time with the Artillery Half Section is just about over but he encourages Soldiers who are offered a chance to do special duty with the Half Section “to take advantage of it because chances like this dont come around often.”

060314-N-6999S-001. Base: Phoenix State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2022) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Richard Thomas, from Monroe, LA, is meritoriously promoted aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade (ADSB) welcome Brigade Support Battalions from the Division to ADSB on Fort Bragg, NC, April 6, 2022. The welcome ceremony included an award ceremony, brigade run, and PT competition.

220819-N-AS200-5613 LAGUNA PEAK, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2022) - Air Traffic Controller Petty Officer 2nd Class Telena Jenkins takes a picture with her family during her reenlistment Aug 19. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

An ex-army lieutenant who was discharged from the army after admitting that he was gay is fighting to repeal the "Don't ask...Don't tell" act. He is with the organization, "Knights

Capt. Andrew Fenner, Air Force Institute of Technology, accompanies Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell out to home plate to exchange lineup cards before the game Sept. 2, 2022, against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Fenner was named honorary captain as part of the Reds annual Military Appreciation Night.

Veterans of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces pose for a group photo during the Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Reception at the Fred Brock American Legion in San Antonio, Texas, November 4, 2022. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted the 52nd Anniversary of Celebrate America's Military, as a series of events honoring the men and women who serve in our Nation's Military - Active, Guard, and Reserve from all branches.

060408-N-1467K-012. Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5)

Atlanta Falcons player Bear Pascoe, shoots a selfie with Air Force service members at the Dobbins ARB Base Exchange in Marietta, Georgia, Nov. 18, 2014. Falcons players spent a couple of hours on the base to thank the various military service members assigned for what they do every day for our country.

Select Maryland National Guard members were invited to M&T Bank Stadium to watch the Baltimore Ravens game November 8, 2010. The VeteranÕs Day themed event featured a live feed to Iraq with Maryland Army National Guard Lt. Col. Nathan Crum, who is currently serving overseas.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (April 11, 2018) Command Master Chief Keith Wilkerson takes a selfie while touring the Mal Moore Athletic Facility at the University of Alabama as part of Navy Week Birmingham. The Navy Office of Community Outreach uses the Navy Week program to bring Navy Sailors, equipment and displays to approximately 14 American cities each year for a weeklong schedule of outreach engagements.

Master-at-Arms First Class Stephanie Bolding, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) poses for a photo in the annual Pride Parade Celebration in support of LGBTQ+ service members in the U.S. armed forces. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2023) - Deputy Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, Rear Adm. Larry Watkins congratulates Master Chief Alfred Dougherty, senior enlisted leader, during a cake cutting ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma in celebration of the 130th birthday of the chief petty officer, March 31. The Navys chief petty officer rank was established 130 years ago on April 1, 1893.

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.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Heriberto Diaz, Third Air Force command chief, right, poses for a photograph with Master Sgt. Isiah E. Davis, 39th Force Support Squadron Fitness and Sports section chief, during a visit with U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek C. France, Third Air Force commander, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan 28, 2023. Maj. Gen. France traveled to Incirlik AB to meet with Airmen, experience the wings Larger than Life weekend and observe how they support Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, and U.S. European Command objectives. Third Air Force issues directives to subordinate commands and takes action on behalf of the USAFE-AFAFRICA commander as directed. The command takes deliberate actions to develop Airmen and their families, confronts global challenges in support of the National Defense Strategy to defend our country and our allies and utilizes dedicated efforts to deliver peace to our nation and its allies by fostering stability and d

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller and Senior Airman Anthony Dodge, 57th Weapons Support Squadron, pose for a photo during his Waller Foundation Wall Talk at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 19, 2022. After Wallers Wall Talk Airmen and civilians lined up to take photos with him.

Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, joined other U.S. service members for Military Appreciation Day at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, Aug. 18, 2022. Some service members had the opportunity to meet and interact with the players.

U.S. service members attend the Kansas City Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, Aug. 18, 2022. Military units from across the region were invited to attend the Chiefs Military Appreciation Day.

Cpl. Yoon Soo Kim receives a finalist ticket from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Lemon, the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys senior enlisted leader, at the KATUSAs Got Talent preliminary show at the Flightline Tap Room, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. The talent show showcases the creativity and artistic ability of Korean Augmentees to the United States Army (KATUSA) Soldiers within the command.

050829-F-6911G-044. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

From left to right, Jacob, son of Kroner; U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Eric Kroner; Anna, wife of Kroner; and James, son of Kroner, pause for a photo during the Chicago Blackhawks Military Appreciation Night game on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the United Center in Chicago. Kroner is currently assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, as a G-3 force protection/physical security officer. He has served 25 years of combined active duty and Army Reserve service.

Polish Gold Star Spouse Malgorzata Wilczynska and Gold Star Son Jedrzej Wilczynska rode in the Gold Star 500. The Gold Star 500 riders arrived at the Great Lakes Community Center, part of the Naval Station Great Lakes near North Chicago, Illinois, on Sept. 24. Several Illinois National Guard active and retired service members participate in the ride that raises awareness of the approximately 300 Illinois service members who have fallen since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, including 34 members of the Illinois National Guard. This year's Gold Star 500 included 16 Polish riders who learned of the 5-day event through the Illinois National Guard's State Partnership Program with the Polish military. The Polish riders included seven Polish Army Soldiers, six students and three Polish Gold Star Family members. The Illinois Army National Guard co-deployed with the Polish first to Iraq and then to Afghanistan for 17 years.

US Air Force General Hal Hornburg meets Nascar driver Dale Earnhart before the start of the MBNA 400 Winston Series race at Dover Downs International Speedway, Delaware, September 24, 2000. Base: Dover State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2012) Zach Potter, Tight End for the Jacksonville Jaguars, signs sports memorabilia for Sailors following a Jaguars practice. More than 300 Sailors and Marines gathered in the Jaguars practice stadium to meet the players as part of the city of Jacksonville's "Week of Valor" and in preparation for the upcoming Navy-Marine Corps Classic. The game honors veterans, active and reserve service members, and military families. America's away team, the Navy and Marine Corps are reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea as well as ashore. Join the conversation in social media using #BBallOnDeck.

041215-F-2834D-003. Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

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