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Military Change of Command Ceremonies

Images depict military personnel in formal settings delivering speeches during change of command ceremonies, showcasing uniforms, podiums, and ceremonial atmosphere.

Chaplain (Col.) Michael F. McDonald, the command chaplain for 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, speaks to distinguished guests and Families during an Assumption of Stole ceremony for Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John E. Scott, the new division chaplain for 3rd ID, at the Marne Chapel on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sept. 28, 2022. McDonald officiated the ceremony and bestowed a stole on Scott to formally recognize him as the Marne Division chaplain.

U.S. Air Force Col. Vincent Krepps, Senior Materiel Leader, SML, Upper Echelon, Cryptologic & Cyber Systems Division, provides opening remarks during the Cyber Systems Group change of leadership ceremony, July 27, 2022, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives opening remarks prior to a Prisoner of War and Missing in Action ruck at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2022. During the event, more than 100 Airmen gathered to pay their respects to prisoners of war and the more than 81,000 U.S. service members who went missing during past conflicts.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, commander of the 11th Airborne Division, speaks at the activation ceremony of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 6th, 2022.The activation returns the historic 11th Airborne Division to the Army's active rolls, with a focus on operations in extreme cold weather and mountainous high altitude environments. The ceremonies at Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson also include the reflagging of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, into 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team and 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, respectively.

U.S. Army Capt. Anthony Priest, behavioral health specialist, speaks to the crowd during USAG Humphreys' Light Up the Night event hosted by 1st Signal Brigade on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Plaza. The event is open to all members of the USAG Humphreys community to learn about suicide, including risk factors, warning signs, statistics, treatment, and how to report about it responsibly.

March Air Reserve Base Airmen with the California Air National Guard host a Change of Command ceremony for incoming 163d Attack Wing Commander Col. Clark Bramante at March ARB, Oct. 16, 2022. A Change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit to a commanding officer. The mission of the 163d ATKW is to provide dedicated, disciplined, and diverse guardsmen ready to defend California, the nation and local communities from any threats that compromise the safety, security and well-being of citizens and allies.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gary McCue, Deputy Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Ohio National Guard,, gives remarks during a Change of Command ceremony at the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2022. During the ceremony, outgoing 180FW commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael DiDio, relinquished command to Col. Chad Holesko.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, incoming 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to the audience at his change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 15. Upon assuming command of the 86 AW, Jones became responsible for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africas largest wing, comprising eight groups, 30 squadrons and 9,000 members.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Chiefs of Delegation and Alumni from 36, 41, 43, 46, 47, 49, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 for a 60th anniversary Celebration on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2022. During the celebration visitors participated in a campus tour, a Panel on Ethics and Strategic Leadership, a BBQ and an Alumni Recognition Ceremony, including the release of the 60th Anniversary Book Strengthening Strategic Leadership in the Americas.

Maj. Gen. David Wilson, commanding general, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, and senior mission commander, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, gives remarks during the installation quarterly retirement ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, Sept. 27 in Heritage Hall. The event paid tribute to a combined 104 years of national service for four Soldiers. (Photo by Linda Lambiotte, ASC Public Affairs)

Lt. Col. Andrew Jouben, 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) commander, speaks about the history of the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 14, 2022. After its long history in theater, the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron has been inactivated again.

Japan Ground Self Defense Force Capt. Misono with the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, speaks with JGSDF service members and U.S. Marine Corps leadership with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a war game, part of Iron Fist 24, on Camp Ainoura, Sasebo, Japan, Feb. 29, 2024. War games help to visualize and predict what courses of action to take alongside their allies against a common adversary. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. Marine Corps

Col. Eric Vanek, commander of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, speaks about the importance of Womens Equality Day during a Womens Equality Day ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, GA, August 31, 2022. Womens Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

Col. Patrick M. Roddy Jr., 83rd commander of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), relinquishes command to Col. David B. Rowland, during a Change of Command Ceremony in Conmy Hall, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington Va., July 8, 2022. The ceremony, hosted by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, recognized Roddy Jr.'s 25 months of dedication to the regiment.

Capt. Eric Hanks, Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, delivers remarks at the Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Whidbey Island name change ceremony, September 30, 2022.Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Whidbey Island officially changed its name to Theater Undersea Surveillance Command Pacific (TUSC PAC) during a ceremony held at the command.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rodney Boyd, Assistant Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, gives opening remarks during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 on Nov. 8, 2022 at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South's premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year's iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Melissa Adamski, commander, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, speaks during her promotion ceremony. Brig. Gen. Melissa Adamski was promoted in an event held at the National Museum of the United States Army, Ft. Belvoir, Va., Feb. 25, 2024. Army Reserve

Lt. Col. Brennan McDonald assumed command of the 300th Airlift Squadron from Lt. Col. Michael Parker Oct. 15, 2022 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The ceremony was officiated by Lt. Col. Diane E. Patton, commander of the 315th Operations Group, JB Charleston.

The 13th ESC Commanding General Sean Davis attends a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the return of Fort Hood's Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) program at Abrams Physical Fitness Center, Jul. 21. The program was recently reinstated after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 complications.

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Brig. Gen. Kevin Lambert, the Deputy Commanding General - Maneuver for 3rd Infantry Division, delivers remarks to retirees, families, and distinguished guests during the Retiree Appreciation Day at Club Stewart in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sept. 16, 2022. RAD was an opportunity for all retirees, spouses, widows and guests to receive updated information about retiree entitlement programs.

Sailors attached to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency participate in a ceremony for the 247th Navy birthday at the DPAA Facility on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 13, 2022. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Navys birthday honoring 247 years of rich history and defense of the nation. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and our nation.

DARWIN, Australia (May 11, 2022) Cmdr. Keith Tate, 21st commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), speaks during Ashlands change-of-command ceremony, May 11 in Australia. Ashland, part of Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Army Chief Information Officer, Dr. Raj Iyer, discusses the future possibilities of how the U.S. Army will be able to share battlefield data within its organization and on the multi-domain battlefield on Oct. 5, 2022, at the McChord Club Ballroom in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This discussion panel covered the topic of the Armys digital transformation policy and the modernization of the U.S. Armys systems, concerning data and information.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, gives remarks during the Black History Month kick-off event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. The event was the first of many planned celebrations throughout the month that will honor African-American men and women that have made great impact to the United States of America. Air Force

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt Jacob Simmons, Space Operations Command Senior Enlisted Leader, speaks on an Agile Combat Employment and Enlisted Leadership panel hosted by Air Force Associations 2022 Air, Space, & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, September 19, 2022. Simmons shared his perspective on how Space uses the elements of ACE to support its mission and capabilities. Guardians at SpOC are Americas Space Warfighters who plan, integrate, conduct and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space capabilities to Combatant Commanders, Coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation.

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Prendergast, U.S. Army North Contingency Command Post (Task Force 51) Commander, speaks during an event to honor U.S. Army World War II Veteran, Pfc. Reid F. Clanton, at the historic Quadrangle of Fort Sam Houston, Texas, May 16, 2022. U.S. Army North leaders paid special tribute to the service of Pfc. Reid F. Clanton during a ceremony awarding him long-overdue medals, which included the Bronze Star Medal at U.S. Army North headquarters, in the historic Quadrangle of Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Col. Taona Enriquez, 66th Air Base Group commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., June 27. As commander, Enriquez is responsible for securing, supporting and sustaining more than 5,000 active duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel, Defense Department civilians and contractors, along with 130,000 retired military and spouses living in the six-state New England region and New York.

Maj. Richard Pierzina, the Regional Health Command-Pacific reserve readiness coordinator, speaks during the RHC-P regional commander's conference, Aug. 5, 2022. Military treatment facility commanders and staff came from across the Pacific to attend the three-day conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Regional Health Command-Pacific, headquartered in Honolulu, is the most geographically dispersed command in Army Medicine, stretching more than 5,000 miles and five time zones across the Pacific. The command oversees Army medical units in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Japan, and South Korea.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Combat Development and Integration, gives remarks during the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 24, 2022. Maj. Gen. Watson relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Ellison symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and total commitment to all Marines and Sailors.

Mr. Steve Austin, the Assistant Chief of the Army Reserve, visits the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS - A) Reserve component cutover team on Dec. 6, 2022 in Arlington, VA. The USAR has approximately 60 in-person participants from every MSC across the Reserve and approximately 300 online assistants with the IPPS - A brownout and cutover tasks. Mr. Austin came to personally recognize their dedicated efforts and how important their roles are as cutover members setting up commands for success.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 23, 2022) - Rear Adm. Richard Seif, commander, Submarine Group Seven, congratulates service members and other participants for their support raising funds during the 2022 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 23. At the end of each ADFD season, NMCRS offices from around the world host an appreciation ceremony recognizing commands that have the highest donation per capita, the highest donation contribution, and outstanding command key persons for the Marine Corps and the Navy. NMCRS is a private, non-profit organization that has been financially assisting Marines, sailors and their families through interest-free loans and grants since 1904. 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.

Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle receives a commanders coin from Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss on May 10, 2022, after they both signed a memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy during a special signing ceremony for the memorandum/agreement in Black River Falls, Wis. This memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy represents Fort McCoys assumption of the U.S. Armys legal responsibility under multiple federal laws and presidential executive orders to protect natural, historic, and sacred places with traditional religious and cultural importance to all Native American peoples, but especially those of the Ho Chunk Nation, on whos aboriginal territory the Fort McCoy military installation is now located.

SAN ANTONIO - (June 10, 2022) - U.S. Army Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle served as the keynote speaker during the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortiums (SAUSHEC) 2022 Graduation Ceremony held at the Lila Cockrell Theatre. According to Dingle, who additional serves as the commander general, U.S. Army Medical Command, it takes a team to save lives. “You are a member of the worlds best team. There is nothing like the Military Health System you are about to go back into,” Dingle told the graduates. “You have been trained, you have been prepared, and you been educated to lead and build teams in order to save lives.”

Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, Commander, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Commander, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command, spoke at the 2022 Air Defense Artillery Symposium at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.Our theme for this years symposium is ADA for Army 2030 - Enabling the Maneuver Commander. This theme originates from Air Defenses significant growth and modernization efforts to provide additional capability and capacity to the operational force. Invited speakers include senior leaders of the Army with vast AMD experience to include General James Dickinson, LTG Daniel Karbler, MG Sean Gainey, and the AAMDC Commanders. Additionally, LTG Donahue will provide a Corps Commander's perspective of what capabilities are required from Air Defense Artillery to enable the maneuver force. These discussions will aid in the development of the AMD force for the Army of 2030.

Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, Commander, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Commander, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command, spoke at the 2022 Air Defense Artillery Symposium at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.Our theme for this years symposium is ADA for Army 2030 - Enabling the Maneuver Commander. This theme originates from Air Defenses significant growth and modernization efforts to provide additional capability and capacity to the operational force. Invited speakers include senior leaders of the Army with vast AMD experience to include General James Dickinson, LTG Daniel Karbler, MG Sean Gainey, and the AAMDC Commanders. Additionally, LTG Donahue will provide a Corps Commander's perspective of what capabilities are required from Air Defense Artillery to enable the maneuver force. These discussions will aid in the development of the AMD force for the Army of 2030.

Chief Master Sgt. Keith Castille, Headquarters Air Force Talent Management Innovation senior enlisted leader, speaks to Airmen during the 2022 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education & Development Symposium, in San Antonio, Aug. 16, 2022. During the symposium, Airmen were able to hear from past and present Air Force leaders.

Maj. Gen. Mark T. Simerly, commanding general for the Combined Arms Support Command, the Sustainment Center of Excellence and Fort Lee, Va., speaks during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 2 at the U.S. Army Soldier Support Institute on Fort Jackson, S.C. Simerly presided over the ceremony where Col. Jason T. Edwards assumed command of the institute from Col. Cort J. Hunt, acting commander.

Retired Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and former 1st Cavalry Division commander, speaks to leaders from across Fort Hood during a leader professional development seminar at the Lone Star Conference Center on Fort Hood, May 6, 2022. His discussion centered on traumatic brain injuries, recruiting challenges, suicide, and post-traumatic stress, among others. More than 70 leaders attended the event.

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Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, delivers closing remarks during the Airman Leadership School Class 22-D graduation ceremony May 5, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. ALS is required for staff sergeant selects and open to eligible civilians as Airmen learn more about leadership and Air Force culture.

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Lt. Col. Stephen Frodsham, 192nd Wing inspector general, retires from the Virginia Air National Guard after a career of more than 22 years, on April 1, 2023, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

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U.S. Army Sergeant Major Howard Kreamer, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader, encourages Team Offutts newly promoted Chief Master Sergeants during the Chiefs Recognition Ceremony Apr. 8, at the Beardmore Event Center, Bellevue, Nebraska. Only the top 1% of the enlisted rank make to Chief Master Sgt or E-9.

The Georgia Army National Guards newest Command Chief Warrant Officer, CW5 Mark Joiner delivers remarks during a change of responsibility ceremony April 2, 2022 at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Ga.

Col. Michael B. Siegl, incoming Quartermaster General and QM School commandant, salutes during a change-of-command ceremony June 22 at Fort Lee, Virginia. Siegl replaced Brig. Gen. Michelle K. Donahue who is moving on to a position in the Army G-4 / Logistics division at the Pentagon.

Col. Tina Hayes, deputy director of Nuclear Technologies Department, Research and Development Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, speaks during the Fort Jackson Women's Equality Day observance Aug. 26 in the Joe E. Mann Ballroom on post.

Maj. Gen. Mark McCormack, commanding general, 28th Infantry Division, presented Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania's Adjutant General, with an artwork depicting 28th ID Soldiers in action and the Flight 93 memorial to commemorate 20 years since 9/11 and the beginning of the Global War on Terror.

Staff Sgt. Emily Goff, master of ceremony for the Fort Jackson Women's Equality Day observance speaks during the open moments of the event Aug. 26 in the Joe E. Mann Ballroom. Col. Tina Hayes, deputy director of the Nuclear Technologies Department, Research and Development Department, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, was the guest speaker at the event.

Maj. Kelliane Matsuoka, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron commander, delivers her acceptance speech as the newly-appointed 36th FGS commander at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 16, 2022. The symbolic receiving of the squadron flag from Wydra by Matsuoka initiates the major accomplishment of standing up the new 36th FGS, the first of its kind at Osan AB and reflects her chain of commands confidence in her leadership abilities.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks at the Hiring our Heroes Career Expo, Jan 18, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Shaffer emphasized the significance of events like these in helping service members and their spouses secure employment opportunities beyond their military service.

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participates in a Q&A moderated by Major General John S. Kem at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on April 1, 2019.

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to the attendees of the 100th ARW annual awards ceremony, Feb. 15, 2023, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Jacobus acknowledged the outstanding dedication of the individuals who competed at the wing level.

U.S. Air Force Col. James Finlayson, 17th Training Wing vice commander, addressed the crowd of Vietnamese linguists, who served during the Vietnam War, during a tour at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2022. Finlayson reiterated the importance of the missions they conducted, and how the current training at the 17th TRW builds upon their foundational groundwork.

U.S. Army Col. Troy V. Alexander, United States Army North Atlantic Treaty Organization (USANATO) commander, provides his remarks during a change of command ceremony, July 7, 2022 at Sembach, Germany. Alexander assumed command of the unit from Col. Miles T. Gengler.

U.S. ASA Fort Dix Headquarters Celebrated the Army Birthday US Flag Ceremony with a Formation during Reveille at 0600 on 14 June 2022. The Fort Dix workforce shared in the Ceremony by assisting the raising of the large U.S Flag in a group around the Fort Dix Flag Pole. After the raising remarks were spoken by U.S. ASA Fort Dix Commander Colonel Jon A. Brierton to the Service Members, Family Members, DoD Civilians and Contractors that had attended. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix TSC Training Support Center)

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Japan Self-Defense Forces COL. Yusuke Kawachi, Military Attaché to the U.S. and Canada, participates in a panel discussion on partnerships in littoral operations during Modern Day Marine 2022 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2022. The Modern Day Marine expo brings together Marines, veterans, and industry partners to collaborate on the innovations and capabilities that ensure the Marine Corps remains capable of winning tomorrows battles.

220711-N-BP932-1005-JP PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Multinational forces attend a brief for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) during Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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 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. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Suga Tatsuya)

Deputy Commanding Geranel Brigadier General Gil Ferguson hosted an interactive discussion about 1st Special Force Command (Airborne) (1SFC(A)) current and future plans during a Special Forces Association Convention (SFACON), where Green Berets, Soldiers and retirees attended a four-day event held from September 21-24, 2022, in the Colorado Springs area including Fort Carson. SFACON is held to honor, remember and recognize Green Berets and enablers with multiple special events, panels of speakers and Special Forces Medal of Honor guests.

220518-N-KN989-1002 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 18, 2022) Lt. Elizabeth Fraley, a Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) region coordinator, listens to opening remarks during the NMCRS award ceremony at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Chapel, May 18, 2022. The NMCRS provides financial relief to active duty and retired Marines and Sailors as well as their eligible surviving family members through interest-free loans and grants.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, center; Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief, Air Force Reserve, left and Maj. Gen. Daryl L. Bohac, Nebraska adjutant general, discuss the Air Force reserve component during a panel at the 2022 Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 19, 2022.

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Mr. John Stewart, host of the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, delivers remarks during opening ceremonies at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 19, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army, service members and veterans from across the DoD compete in adaptive sports alongside armed forces competitors from Canada and Ukraine.

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