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Images of military personnel speaking at ceremonies, including retirements and promotions, reflecting formal events and leadership within armed forces.

221007-N-DW158-1089 SEA OF JAPAN (Oct. 7, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, addresses the crew of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a change of command ceremony in the Sea of Japan, Oct 7. During the ceremony, Goldhammer was relieved by Capt. Daryle Cardone as the ships commanding officer. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

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

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

Commander of the 908th Airlift Wing, Col. Craig Drescher, speaks during an assumption of command ceremony, August 6, 2022, at Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama. Col. Shane Devlin assumed command of the 908th Operations Group during the August Unit Training Assembly.

PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2022) Capt. Benjamin Allbritton, commodore, Amphibious Squadron Five (CPR 5), interviews with international media aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 7, 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. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Bierman, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the fourth annual Marine Corps Association Okinawa Professional Dinner at Camp Butler Officers Club, Camp Foster, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. The evening events included guest speakers, dinner, and concluded with an awards presentation recognizing professional excellence among III MEF and Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Boyette, the Deputy Adjutant General for the North Carolina National Guard, speaks during the National Guard Readiness Center renaming ceremony in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. Juan Carlos Baldeosingh in New Bern, North Carolina, June 11, 2022. On June 29, 2009, Baldeosingh, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, was killed in action from an improvised explosive device, which detonated near his vehicle, while on patrol in South Baghdad, Iraq. The renaming of the readiness center is designed to commemorate, reflect on the courage and valor of a fallen Old Hickory Soldier.

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Uruguayan dignitaries for a Uruguayan Independence Day event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 2, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, 19th Air Force commander, speaks to the audience after receiving the unit guidon during the 19th Air Force change of command ceremony Aug. 19, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Stewart is responsible for monitoring production and oversees top level instruction and flying operations, manning, contracts, logistics and maintenance trends.

U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Ron Millspaugh from Sunbury, Ohio, retired from active duty after 32 years of service during a ceremony held at Training Center Cape May, N.J., on June 23, 2022. Capt. Kathy Felger, commanding officer of Training Center Cape May, presided over the ceremony. Millspaugh was assigned as the Mission Support Division Department Head, overseeing all support and logistics functions at Training Center Cape May, including housing, personnel and physical security, procurement, contracting, comptroller, accounting, and administration and human resources.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

220607-N-YQ181-1043 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2022) Capt. Justin Issler, the executive officer of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), delivers opening remarks during a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony in the ships forecastle. The turning point of World War II in the Pacific theater, the Battle of Midway lasted from June 3-5, 1942, when U.S. Naval forces defeated a larger Japanese force due in part to the U.S. breaking Japanese naval code. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Under Secretary of the Army, Gabe Camarillo, hosts an office call with the Uruguayan Minister of Defense, Dr. Javier Garcia, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., March 29, 2023.

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A front view of United States Air Force Vice CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. Thomas S. Mormon Jr., as he speaks to attendees at the Pacific Air Forces Change of Command ceremony. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Col. George Watkins, 325th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to Tyndall Airmen and their guests during the Air Force Ball in Panama City Beach, Florida, Sep. 9, 2022. Watkins gave the closing remarks of Team Tyndalls Ball after the cake cutting tradition of the Air Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jose Cabrera, sergeant major for Marine Recruiting Station Pittsburgh, reads the Marine's Prayer during RS Pittsburghs Marine Corps Birthday Celebration in Buffalo, New York, Oct. 29, 2022. The Marines of RS Pittsburgh celebrated the 247th Marine Corps birthday and honored the history of the U.S. Marine Corps through ceremonial traditions and camaraderie.

Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander, Carrier Strike Group 1, gives a speech during the Seattle Navy League Sea Services Awards Luncheon at Fleet Week, Aug. 4, 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.

Lt. Col. Sean Siddiqui, 586th Flight Test Squadron commander, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 15, 2022. Prior to his assignment at Holloman, Siddiqui served as a U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School glider and C-12 instructor pilot at the 412th Test Wing chief, Edwards Air Force Base, California.

U.S. Air Force Col. Evaristo M. Orengo, III., the 156th Wing commander, delivers his speech after his assumption of command, during the 156th Wing change of command ceremony at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Dec. 10, 2022. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility from one officer to another and this ceremony was held during the December regularly scheduled drill.

The Surgeon Generals Ball

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Keith Jimmo, 422d Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, speaks during a 9/11 retreat ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Sep. 9, 2022. Airmen and guests participated in the ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Keith Jimmo, 422d Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, speaks during a 9/11 retreat ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Sep. 9, 2022. Airmen and guests participated in the ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Army Master Sgt. Daniel Ord introduces tubist Dr. Steph Frye-Clark at a recital during the annual Tuba-Euphonium Workshop presented by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" at Patton Hall Community Club and Conference Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Feb. 2, 2024. The Workshop features concerts, recitals, exhibits, masterclasses, and lectures by leading low-brass authorities from around the world. Army

Brig. Gen. Jeff Geraghty speaks to the audience during the 96th Test Wing change of command ceremony June 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This is Geraghtys second assignment at Eglin. Between 2007 and 2009, he was a test pilot and flight commander with the 40th Flight Test Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

General Lloyd James Austin III, United States Army, is the 12th and current commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM). General Austin is testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on March 3, 2015

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220429-N-UF592-1085 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 29, 2022) Capt. Fred Goldhammer, commanding officer of the U.S. Navys only forward deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), speaks during an all-hands call in the hangar bay. Goldhammer conducted the all-hands call to announce Sailors of the Quarter, as well as discuss the ships maintenance period and upcoming schedule. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Master Chief Matt Buckman, Command Master Chief for the Ninth Coast Guard District, takes questions at an All Hands meeting Aug. 5, 2022. The gathering was held at Coast Guard Station Grand Haven during the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Daniel Groenendyk.

Capt. Steve Foley, commanding officer, USS Lake Champlain, speaks during the U.S. Navy reception held aboard Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) during Fleet Week Seattle, Aug. 6, 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.

221106-N-RC359-1035 SAGAMI WAN (Nov. 6, 2022) Adm. Mike Gilday, left, chief of naval operations, shakes hands with Capt. Daryle Cardone, commanding officer of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the commanding officers in-port cabin during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Review 2022, in the Sagami Wan, Nov. 6. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - USS Monitor 30th Anniversary

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 31, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday delivers remarks at the funeral for retired Adm. Thomas B. Hayward, the 21st Chief of Naval Operations, held in the U.S. Naval Academy Main Chapel. Hayward was born May 3, 1924 in Glendale, California. After serving as an enlisted Sailor during World War II, Hayward attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1947. An aviator, he repeatedly served aboard aircraft carriers at sea and in training and test pilot commands ashore. He served as Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet and then as Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet prior to being named CNO. He passed away on March 3, 2022.

Lt. Gen. Richard F. Natonski, commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the historic deployment of the Republic of Georgias 31st Light Infantry Battalion to support Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan. The 31st Battalion has been training with Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group for the past six months as the first of four Georgian battalions participating in the Georgia Deployment Program. The deployment marks the first time a foreign military force will deploy as part of a Marine Regimental Combat Team.

Event honoring the 186th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant, at the General Grant National Memorial, New York City, New York, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivering remarks and joining participating dignitaries incluiding U.S. Army Brigadier General Robert Caslen, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy; Adrian Benepe, New York City Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation; Maria Burks, Commissioner of the National Parks of New York Harbor; and Ulysses Grant Dietz, the great-great grandson of General Grant. Also on hand for the event, featuring a wreath-laying ceremony, were members of the U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets Honor Guard.

U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander (left), met to discuss the ongoing space partnership between the United States and Norway Rear Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, Norwegian Intelligence Chief (right), at Space Symposium 37, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 6, 2022. Strengthening and expanding relationships contributes to a safe, secure, and sustainable space environment. Space Symposium is an opportunity for spacefaring nations and sectors of the space enterprise to promote dialogue and focus attention on critical space issues.

Jacob King, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 25, 2022, for Fire Station 2 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. King told the gathering the new firehouse will allow firefighters to respond more efficiently and effectively to aircraft and structural fires, as well as medical emergencies.

Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană enjoys a lunch in his honor at the Pentagon Arlington, Va., June 27, 2023. The meal was hosted by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Paraguayan General Brigadier Néstor Daniel Zalazar Echauri, Incoming Chief of Delegation of Paraguay to the Inter-American Defense Board for a campus Tour on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2022. During the visit, The General attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard A. Goodman, 57th Wing commander, speaks during the 75th Annual Air Force Ball in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 10, 2022. This years Air Force Ball theme was Leaders in Innovation and celebrated great leaders within the Air Force.

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Cartagena, 12/19/2017. Report on the military arsenal at the Cartagena Naval Base. In the image, interview with the commander of the Submarine Flotilla and ship captain, Alejandro Cuerda. Photo: Jaime García. ARCHDC.

Col. Matthew Heintzelman, incoming 302nd Mission Support Group commander, listens to a speech by Col. Christopher Sedlacek, 302nd Airlift Wing commander, during the 302 MSG assumption of command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 6, 2024. The 302 MSG is responsible for six squadrons consisting of 450 reserve members across the force support, aerial port, logistics readiness, security Forces, civil engineering and communications disciplines.

Uruguayan Air Force Brig. Gen. Fernando Colina, left, is presented the Defense Meritorious Service Medal by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, right, the Connecticut Adjutant General, during an awards ceremony at the Capt. Juan Manuel Boiso Lanza Air Base, Montevideo, Uruguay, August 8, 2022. Evon presented Defense Meritorious Service Medals to officers of the Uruguayan Air Force that previously served as attachés to the United States for providing expert insight and advancing issues of major importance to the United States and Uruguay.

150501-N-OT964-136 WASHINGTON (May 1, 2015) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens places rank insignia on Chef Robert Irvine during a ceremony recognizing him as an Honorary Chief Petty Officer. Irvine has dedicated much of his time to service members world wide supporting their morale and welfare through cooking.

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Col. Matt Husemann, 436th Airlift Wing commander, hands out commanders coins to members of Leadership Delaware, Inc. at Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware, Sept. 8, 2022. Husemann spoke about the critical role of Dover Air Force Base, shared his experiences and provided mentorship to members of the class of 2022. The mission of LDI is to recruit and mentor the best and brightest young Delawareans, who can and will transform their communities and state.

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Lerdon, 121st Air Refueling Wing commander, attends a change of command ceremony at the Toledo Air National Guard Base, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. Chad Holesko assumed command of the 180th Fighter Wing from Col. Michael DiDio.

General Lance W. Lord, Commander 2nd Air Force, talks with Intelligence students at their graduation. Base: Goodfellow Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael Binetti (left), chief of staff, Arlington National Cemetery and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Christopher Norrie (right), commanding general, 7th Training Command greet Morten Bødskov (center), minister of defence, Denmark upon his arrival to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 31, 2022. Bødskov was at ANC to participate in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, commander, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, makes remarks during the activation Ceremony for the 804th Test Group, the 716th Test Squadron, 717th Test Squadron, 718th Test Squadron and 804th Test Support Squadron at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., May 20, 2022.

Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Nixon holds the sword that was presented to retired Gen. Norton Schwartz during an Order of the Sword ceremony on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Feb.1, 2013. The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded by the NCOs of a command to recognize individuals they hold in high esteem and for their contributions to the enlisted corps. Nixon is the command chief of 24th Special Operations Wing.

U.S. Navy Capt. Bennet Sandford, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing chaplain, gives the invocation during the 2022 Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The Reunion of Honor is an annual ceremony that commemorates the sacrifices made by both Japanese and American service members who fought during World War II on Iwo To.

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Lankford, 437th Airlift Wing commander, gives introductions to the guest speaker during the Air Force Ball at 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.

Media and NASA Social participants view Orion recovery operations and tour the USS Arlington at the Norfolk Naval base in Virginia on Aug. 15, 2013. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.

U.S. Navy Capt. Mike Aiena, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, makes remarks during a luncheon celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Measurement Science & Technology Laboratory in Norco, California, Sept. 20, 2022. The laboratory first opened for operation on Aug. 26, 2022.

Chilean Navy Vice Adm. Pablo Niemann Figari, General Directorate of Logistics, participates in a bilateral meeting during the eighth iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, June 13, 2022. PALS consists of discussions and presentations conducted to promote regional security and to enable responsive forces during crisis situations. The 2022 symposium brought together senior leaders from 18 participating delegations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships.

Col. Jun Oh, 374th Operations Group incoming commander delivers a speech during the 374th OG change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 374th OG from Col. Kevin Martin to Oh.

220426-N-XC372-2018 NEW DELHI (Apr. 26, 2022) Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, responds to a question during an interview with Dr. Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation, at the Raisina Dialogue 2022. Aquilino visited New Delhi to meet with regional partners and to discuss collaborative approaches to security challenges at the Raisina Dialogue 2022.

Deputy Director of Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport) Alexander Vedernikov leads a meeting with NASA, CSA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces at the Cosmonaut Hotel in Karaganda, Kazakhstan to discuss the readiness for the landing of Expedition 59 crew members Anne McClain of NASA, David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency, and Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos, Sunday, June 23, 2019. McClain, Saint-Jacques, and Kononenko are returning after 204 days in space where they served as members of the Expedition 58 and 59 crews onboard the International Space Station.

A veteran salutes as the national anthem is played at the annual POW/MIA recognition ceremony, hosted by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2022.

South African Air Force Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defence Force, gives opening remarks at the first Air and Space Power Symposium part of the Africa Aersopace and Defence Exhibition 2022, Sept. 22, 2022, in Pretoria, South Africa. Fostering regional relationships among African partners allows for the opening of dialogue and helps build regional solutions that we can help our African partners implement to address regional concerns.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Paraguayan General Brigadier Néstor Daniel Zalazar Echauri, Incoming Chief of Delegation of Paraguay to the Inter-American Defense Board for a campus Tour on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2022. During the visit, The General attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

GEN Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, pauses during his speech at the Sunset Ceremony for Pearl Harbor survivors at the Arizona Memorial Visitors Center. The ceremony is part of day-long observances commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Retired U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Owen Duke, former 908th Airlift Wing command chief, talks the audience of the 908th AW 2023 annual awards banquet at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 3, 2023. Duke was the guest speaker for the event, which was the first in-person banquet the wing has held in four years. Air Force

Brigadegeneral C. Kuypers, defense representative in the Dutch delegation for negotiations on reducing conventional troops in Europe (CFE).

Col. Eric Guttormsen, 108th Wing commander, gives his remarks during the 108th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 24, 2022. Col. Lola Washington assumed command of the 108th MSG from Col. Bernadette Maldonado who served as commander since May 2021.

Rear. Adm. Bruce Gillingham, U.S. Navy Surgeon General, discuss joint-medical readiness during the 2022 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) Medical Symposium at Sharkey Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on July 1, 2022. The other panel members include Rear Adm. Sarah Sharkey, Royal Australia Navy; Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, Indo-Pacific Command Surgeon; and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, U.S. Army Incoming 18th Medical Command Commanding General. The panel was facilitated by Capt. Michael McGinnis, U.S. Pacific Fleet Surgeon. The theme of the medical symposium was "interoperability." The panel members discussed how international partnerships and standardization can improve patient outcomes if/when medical assets are called to respond to a wartime situation or humanitarian crisis.

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.

111128-N-JL826-130NORFOLK (Nov. 28, 2011) Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks about the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during the official Enterprise 50th birthday ceremony. Enterprise celebrated its 50th anniversary of commissioning Nov. 25, and is preparing for her 22nd and final deployment.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - TURRET HOMECOMING USS MONITOR

Jared Underwood, superintendent of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, delivers the opening remarks during the Battle of Midway Commemoration Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 7, 2022. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, which was a turning point of World War IIs Pacific War. Honored attendees of the event included two veterans of the battle, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ed Fox, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Julian Hodges. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Texas Childrens Choir, Department of Veterans Affairs, American Battle Monuments Commission, and the Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to make the ceremony possible.

220804-N-IT121-1115 PEARL HARBOR (August 4, 2022) Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, RIMPAC 2022 Commander, Combined Task Force, gives remarks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 closing reception. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three 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 worlds 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 worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth CMSgt of the Air Force, served as the guest speaker at the CMSgt Recognition Ceremony, Apr. 28, 2022, at the Magnolia Halle, San Antonio, Texas.

Informal portrait of U.S. Air Force MGEN R. A. Matera. Country: Unknown

120417-N-PO203-079NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (April 17, 2012) Allison Stiller, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Ship Programs, speaks with Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, chief of Naval Research, while visiting the Office of Naval Research exhibit during the 2012 Sea-Air-Space Exposition at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks during the U.S. Strategic Command change of command ceremony, Omaha, Neb., Dec. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

221019-N-IL330-2009 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 19, 2022) - Master Chief Navy Counselor Jason Caldera, from San Antonio, uses trivia to conduct Sailor 360 training on the mess decks aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 19, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220615-N-JL161-1088 WASHINGTON (June 15, 2022) Master Chief Musician Mike Bayes, left, poses with his former teacher and Navy Band member Tim Roberts. Bayes retired from the U.S. Navy Band after 26 years of service.

Officer (KTZ) in white shirt belonging to the day (outward 6).

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CAPE MAY, N.J. - U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Joe Raymond, commander of Force Readiness Command, and Capt. Kathy Felger, the commanding officer of Training Center Cape May, provide opening remarks to participants on the Council on Recruit Basic Training (CORBT), May 11, 2022, at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May in New Jersey.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

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