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Military Ceremonies and Tributes

Black and white photos capturing military ceremonies, tributes, and dignitary visits, highlighting formal interactions and historic moments.

New Admiral takes over the Australian Squadrom on board his flagship HMAS Australia Inspecting the of honor.L to R: RR Admiral J.A.S. Eccles. Accompanying RR Admiral JWM Eaton to his new office.Taken on the Quarterdeck of the Australia. October 11, 1951. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).
New Admiral takes over the Australian Squadrom on board his flagship HMAS Australia Inspecting the of honor.L to R: RR Admiral J.A.S. Eccles. Accompanying RR Admiral JWM Eaton to his new office.Taken on the Quarterdeck of the Australia. October 11, 1951. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).
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Anefo photo collection. Legging for rescue 500th human life issued by PR Margriet to the Comm van de Group Helicopters of the Royal Navy in Den Helder. October 12, 1984. Den Helder
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CAPT David D. Williams, left, and CDR Rodney C. Franz cut the cake at the conclusion of the ceremony in which CAPT Williams relieved CDR Franz as commanding officer of Attack Squadron 128 (VA-128). Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SN-86-05298. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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DN-SN-87-00211. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Secretary of Defense Casper W. Weinberger addresses guests and spectators attending the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SN-89-04884. Base: Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL)
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Visit of the Purdue University Drill Team, 10:33AM. President John F. Kennedy and others watch a performance of Purdue University Drill Team, which includes participants of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) from the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as civilians. (L-R) Drill Team Advisor Staff Sergeant Eugene Ballheim of the U.S. Army; Drill Team Advisor Lieutenant Ernest Nordtvedt of the U.S. Navy; Commanding Officer Tom Hutsell; President Kennedy; Drill Team Advisor Captain Harvey Perritt, Jr. of the U.S. Army; Drill Team Advisor Master Sergeant Gerhard Graff of the U.S. Army; Executive Officer John Weilbaker. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Vice Admiral Roger F. Bacon, Commander, Submarine Force, US Atlantic Fleet, answers a question for a television reporter prior to a ceremony at city hall during Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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COL Donald Snyder, commander, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, right, and ADM Robert L. J. Long, commander in chief, Pacific Forces, discuss the demonstration flight of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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Visiting days for family members and partners of the Ypenburg airbase staff. (Family days, parent days, open days).
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DN-SN-85-06255. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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State Funeral of President Kennedy: Departure from the White House and Procession to the United States Capitol. A procession of horses arrives at the White House to bear the casket of President John F. Kennedy to the Capitol Building. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
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CAPT. George W. Dowell III, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair, Pascagoula, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Captain Richard I. Itkin, Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716), during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Presentation of a royal award during Queen's Day on April 28, 1989 by the commander (behind Katheder) of internal control royal navy (ickm).
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DA-SN-86-08582. Country: France (FRA)
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12/31/1957. Photogram "where are you going Alfonso Xii".
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DN-SN-85-10957. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Colonel Joseph B. Knotts, center, prepares to receive the colors from the parade adjutant to transfer to Lieutenant Colonel David L. Walker, right, during the change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Sen J. Denton Jr., R-Ala., speaks at the christening of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). Behind him are (L-R): Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; CAPT. G. Dowell III, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair; Commodore J. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command; Vice Adm. J. Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare; Mr. Knecht,; Mr. J. St. Pe`; Jane Denton, sponsor; M. McPhillips, matron of honor; and Archbishop O. Lipscomb. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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CDR Richard G. Simms is piped aboard during the change of command ceremony for the 131st Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ-131). The ceremony was held in Hangar Eight. Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Belgian ambassador (third from the left) visits the naval base Den Helder in March 1990 and gets on the bridge on board the L-Fregat Hr.Ms. White De With (1986-2005) offered a drink. On the left is the commander of the White De With Captain Lieutenant-Sea J. van der Aa (1947) and fourth from the left on the back is the commander of naval power (CZM) vice-admiral J.D.W. Van Renesse (1934).
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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (December 8, 2022) Sailors from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force listen to opening remarks during an observance cermony on Ford Island. The 7th annual Lives Remembered: A Tribute to the Fallen of Pearl Harbor is a Joint Japan - U.S. ceremony co-hosted by Commander Navy Region Hawaii and the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu will be held at the Banyan Tree on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The first ceremony was held in 2016, the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, and coincided with the Japan and United States heads of state visiting the Arizona Memorial together. The ceremony honors all who lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attack and is a symbol of reconcilitation and friendship between Japan and the United States.
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Sponsor Julia V. Taft speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG 50). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Retired LTC Orson G. Swindle III, second from right, USMC, and former Vietnam prisoner of war, is the guest speaker for a special ceremony honoring our former prisoners of war and the ones still missing in action. From left to right are: MGEN Lawrence F. Sullivan, BGEN Jerome T. Hagen, retired COL O.V. Jones, USMC and former POW, Swindle, and base MSGT R.E. Behrend. Base: Marine Corps Logis Base, Albany State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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"Blue Nose", v.c., Flies Again -- When thin blue-eyed, sandy-haired Billy Bishop was taking deadly toll of German ***** during last was, the enemy put a price on his head. The young Canadian ace replied by putting a vivid blue snout on his plane so they could identify him. William Avery Bishop, V.C., is now Air Marshall of Canada. June 28, 1950.
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Marine SSGT Michael E. Moeller leads the other Marines that were held hostage for 444 days by the Iranian government, through the airport. The Marines that can be seen are, left to right: SGT Gregory A. Persinger, SGT Kevin J. Hermening, SGT William A. Gallegos and SGT Steve W. Kirtley. The Marines were presented the Meritorious Service Medal by GEN Robert H. Barrow, commandant, US Marine Corps. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Commemoration of the cases of the 18th Squadron. Colonel P.J. Den Broeckert, chef military aviation, keeps a speech. April 29, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tjililitan
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Admiral Frank B. Kelso, II, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, tours the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A Navy officer stands in the rain to watch the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715). Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Flags stand on display in front of the 11th Airborne Division headquarters during the reflagging ceremony of the 11th Airborne Division, June 6, 2022, at Pershing Parade Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The activation returns the historic 11th Airborne Division to an active Army role, with a focus on operations in extreme cold weather and mountainous high-altitude environments. Ceremonies at Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson reflagged the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, into the 1st and 2nd brigade combat teams, 11th Airborne Division, respectively.
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A line handler stands by aboard a 40-foot personnel boat assigned to the commander of Cruiser Destroyer Group 12 as the boat passes the Statue of Liberty at the start of Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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From left to right, CAPT F.A. Teague, new commanding officer Naval Hospital; CAPT Stewart D. Langdon, commanding officer Naval Air Station and CAPT G.W. Baldauf, outgoing commanding officer, view of the color guard during the change of command ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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061127-N-0696M-228. Base: Morristown State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Trip to North Carolina: Visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. President John F. Kennedy visits 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. President Kennedy (second from right); unidentified aides and paratroopers. Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Anefo photo collection. Departure of the Netherlands Detachement of the Sinai peace force of Schiphol. Minister Van Mierlo speaks. March 20, 1982. Noord-Holland, Schiphol
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DN-SN-86-06768. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Young woman in military uniform holding up an American flag
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Students question a crew member in the torpedo room aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS WEST VIRGINIA (SSBN 734) during their hour-long tour of the vessel. The children are fourth and fifth grade honor roll students at Matilda Harris Elementary School. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia(GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Captain John A. Cassidy, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7), poses for a photograph with the ship's executive officer (right) on the flight deck during NATO Exercise Teamwork '92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Trondheim Fjord Country: Norway (NOR)
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1982 - Pentagon employees depart work at the end of the day..
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S83-39696 (5 Sept 1983) --- The five member astronaut crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger for STS-8 responds to a comment made by President Ronald Reagan during a post flight telephone conversation with the chief executive. The five astronauts earlier today landed the reusable spacecraft at Edwards Air Force Base in California and were flown to JSC via NASA aircraft. Richard H. Truly, center, is crew commander. Pilot for the six day flight was Daniel C. Brandenstein, second left. The mission specialist were Guion S. Bluford, left: Dr. William S. Thornton, second right, and Dale A. Gardner, right.
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A Marine drill instructor salutes a candidate who has just received his commission after completing Aviation Officer Candidate School. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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US Cemeteries Dedicated in France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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DM-SN-85-10491. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Vice President George Bush congratulates the cook who baked the cake honoring his visit to the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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A U.S. Navy officer gets fitted for a leather jacket while on liberty during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Montevideo Country: Uruguay (URY)