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Military Color Ceremonies

Service members participate in ceremonies, parades, and memorials, showcasing color guards, saluting, and military honors.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute officers center during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 26, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was General Ryan P. Heritage, Commanding General, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command & Marine Corps Space Command. The guest of honor was Lt. Gen. incoming Deputy Commander for United States Cyber Command.
Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute officers center during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 26, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was General Ryan P. Heritage, Commanding General, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command & Marine Corps Space Command. The guest of honor was Lt. Gen. incoming Deputy Commander for United States Cyber Command.
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President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton honor the Benghazi victims at the Transfer of Remains Ceremony held at Andrews Air Force Base, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, September 14, 2012. An attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya claimed the lives of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Information Management Officer Sean Smith, and security personnel Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty on September 11, 2012.
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U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May held an all-hands briefing and uniform inspection on base in the William R. Flores Gymnasium, Nov. 17, 2022. During the gathering Capt. Warren Judge, the commanding officer, spoke on his core values and expectations and recognized personnel for their dedicated efforts. In addition, division officers provided updates on programs being implemented base-wide. Training Center Cape May serves the American public by leveraging the talent and passion of our staff to produce high-quality, mission-ready recruits that enable mission success for our service.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo
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Partner nations closed out the Tradewinds 2022 exercise with a ceremony at British Army Training Support Unit Belize in Ladyville, Belize May 20 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones; and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - NEWS CONFERENCE WITH ASSISTANT SECRETARY JAMES MAHONEY
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The United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performed at Cary High School in Cary, North Carolina, August 1, 2022. The Battle Color Detachment consists of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon, and Marine Corps Color Guard. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cheng Chang)
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Pre-Graduation Full Dress Parade United States Military Academy West Point New York, USA
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LT. GEN. Peter A. Kind passes the colors back to Command SGT. MAJ. S.P. Thompson after assuming command of the U.S. Army Information Systems Command during a ceremony at Brown Parade Field. Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo poses for a photo with the U.S. Marine Security Detachment at the U.S. Embassy Mexico City in Mexico on July 13,2018.
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Members of the color guard move July 14, 2022, during the Fort McCoy Garrison change-of-command ceremony at Fort McCoy, Wis. Col. Stephen T. Messenger received the garrison flag from Brenda McCullough, director of Installation Management Command-Readiness signifying Messenger as the new garrison commander. Messenger replaces Col. Michael D. Poss who became the garrison commander June 10, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in a virtual change-of-command ceremony. Poss moves on to serve in a position at the 88th Readiness Division also at Fort McCoy. Messenger arrives after serving in his prior assignment as the director of engineering and logistics, J4, Joint Task Force Civil Support, Fort Eustis, Va., which was on the front lines of the nations COVID response.
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040820-M-5612C-005. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Clemson University's Army and Air Force ROTC units held a joint ceremony to commission 33 second lieutenants into military service, May 11, 2022. Eighteen students received commissions into the Army, 14 into the Air Force, and one received a commission into the Space Force. After the ceremony the new officers received their first salutes during a Silver Dollar Salute ceremony in Military Heritage Plaza. (Photo by Ken Scar)
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Color Guard Airmen from 129th Rescue Wing post the flags as part of the opening ceremony to commemorate fellow Airmen for achieving an associates degree from the Community College of the Air Force graduation, Mountain View, California, Sep. 10, 2022. The graduating class earned degrees in various fields, including aviation maintenance technology, criminal justice, human resource management, information systems technology, and education and training management.
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U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May personnel support the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarys Memorial Day Flower Boat Launch in Cape May, New Jersey, May 30, 2022. This Memorial Day, Adm. Karl Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, called on all members of the Coast Guard to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all American military personnel who died in the performance of their military duties, and to pay tribute to these heroes and to honor the family members they left behind.
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Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) Color Guard presents colors during the opening moments of the Reeves Communication Center building naming dedication ceremony in honor of RMC Thomas Reeves March 30, 2023. RMC Thomas James Reeves was posthumously awarded the U.S. militarys award for valor (Medal of Honor) for heroic actions on the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Juan Diaz, a native of Labelle, Florida, graduates Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate for Platoon 1062, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 26, 2022. Diaz earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.
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U.S. Army Cadet Dominic Del Tora, a member of the Hofstra University Reserve Officer Training Corps, holds the flag during the National Anthem at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2022. Del Tora was a part of the color guard for a Veterans Day Salute to Service event. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Andrew Valenza)
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Members of the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron fire department color guard, present the colors during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 9, 2022. The ceremony honored the victims of 9/11, including the hundreds of first responders who lost their lives while responding to the attack.
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Burn survivors mingle with members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment's Drill Team following their performance at Burn Camp.
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SAN FRANCISCO (October 9, 2022) U.S. Marines, Sailors, Coast Guardsman, and local authorities participate in the Italian Heritage Parade during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service event, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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221009-M-VR919-1056 (October 9, 2022) American Legion Cathay Post 384, participate in the San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 Italian Heritage Parade at San Francisco, California, Oct. 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 320th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 7-8, 2022. Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, reviewed the ceremony.
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GREAT LAKES, Il. (May 10, 2022) Naval Station Great Lakes Security Forces pose for a group photo. 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.
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The Indiana Army National Guards 38th Division Band entertained the crowd gathered in downtown Indianapolis for the 50th Indy 500 Festival Parade on May 26, 2007.
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U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Orange County participate in a reenlistment ceremony for Sgt. Jamir Walton at the Orange County Great Park of Irvine, Irvine, California on Oct. 1, 2022. A reenlistment is a major event in the career of an enlisted Marine that renders an appropriate ceremony to be held to honor their decision to continue to serve their country.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 24, 2013) U.S. Naval Academy graduates enter Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for the U.S. Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony. The academy graduated 841 ensigns and 206 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants.
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The Vermont National Guard hosted an open house at the Vermont Air National Guard base, in South Burlington, Vermont, Sep 11, 2022. The event was open to all public and highlighted a slew of careers, equipment, and vehicles utilized by both Air and Army Vermont Guardsmen. The event culminated with a memorial to honor the memory of the events that happened on and since 9/11/2001.
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Marines with The Commandants Own, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Jul 5, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was General Mark H. Clingan, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integrations, and Lieutenant Col. Joseph Shusko, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), was the guest of honor.
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FORT SHERIDAN, Il. (Sep. 21, 2022) Sailors assigned to Navy Reserve Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe (JIOCEUR) 0366 pose for a unit photo at Ft. Sheridan. JIOCEUR is a Joint Intelligence Center serving as a focal point of military intelligence for the United States European Command
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Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their bursting bomb during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 28, 2022. The guest of honor for the evening was the Honorable John P. Coffey, The General Counsel of the Navy and Mr. Mark A. Romano, Counselor for the Commandant, was the hosting official.
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221021-N-UJ449-1030 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Oct. 21, 2022) Naval Air Station Sigonella Chief Petty Officer Color Guard parade the colors during a chief pinning ceremony on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Oct. 21, 2022. The purpose of the ceremony is to celebrate the time-honored transition of a petty officer 1st class into a chief petty officer but is undertaken by all E-6 from all branches at the command eligible for advancement to E-7. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.
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FORT SHERIDAN, Il. (Sep. 21, 2022) Sailors assigned to Navy Reserve Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe (JIOCEUR) 0366 pose for a unit photo at Ft. Sheridan. JIOCEUR is a Joint Intelligence Center serving as a focal point of military intelligence for the United States European Command.
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120516-N-IV546-180 WASHINGTON (May. 17, 2012) The four 2011 Navy Sailor's of the Year are recognized during the Sailor of the Year advancement ceremony. Steelworker 1st Class Louis Salazar, Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Angela A. Zamora, Master-at-Arms 1st Class Douglas Newman, and Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Maria Johnson received their appointment letters from Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert.
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A U.S. Navy color guard parades the colors on the pier during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG-20). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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ANAHEIM, Calif., (May 30, 2022) - Sailors, assigned to Navy Band Southwest, perform a medley of songs during a parade a Disneyland in support of LA Fleet Week 22, May 30. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.
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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) march in the New York City Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2022. Arlington Sailors and II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marines are participating in events in and around New York City during the week-long Veterans Day New York celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of the nations veterans.
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060506-N-8144F-001. Base: Denver State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)