Military Color Guard Ceremonies

Images of military personnel presenting flags during official ceremonies, showcasing uniforms and ceremonial decorum in a formal outdoor setting.

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a Colors Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2024. The Battle Color Detachment features our very own Silent Drill Platoon; The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. This marks the last full week of training before the BCD Marines set off on the west coast tour. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael A. Fahey, outgoing Commanding General of 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and Brig. Gen. Douglas. K. Clark, incoming Commanding General of 4th Marine Division, salute the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 30, 2022. It is a tradition for the incoming and outcoming Commanders to stand side-by-side and render honors in the form of a salute during the passing of the colors.

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a performance at the Naval Academy Commissioning Week in Annapolis, Md., May 24, 2022. Congratulations to midshipmen who will graduate with the Class of 2022 and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps.

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a Colors Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2024. The Battle Color Detachment features our very own Silent Drill Platoon; The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. This marks the last full week of training before the BCD Marines set off on the west coast tour. Marine Corps

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Baldwin, Californias adjutant general, marks his retirement with a ceremony at Mather Field, Sacramento, California, Sept. 28, 2022. Baldwins wife, children, and colleagues gather to celebrate his achievements and 40 years of service.

U.S. Marines and Sailors from 2d Marine Division participate in a wreath-laying ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. This ceremony is a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and in remembrance of the events on Sept. 11, 2001.

Official imagery from the memorial services for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, Medal of Honor recipient, held at the West Virginia State Capitol, Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born in Quiet Dell, West Virginia in 1923, Williams, 98, was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while he served as a demolition sergeant serving with the 21st Marines, third Marine Division while fighting Japanese forces on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. At the time of his death on June 29, 2022, he was the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient.

OSLO (Sept. 16, 2022) A Norwegian soldier salutes the American flag during a United States Navy Band performance at a parade in downtown Oslo, Norway. The Navy Band participated in the 2022 Norway Military Tattoo, performing alongside units from Norway, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, France and the United Kingdom.

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Annual Battle Colors Ceremony, held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC). Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

031107-M-5607G-003. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCAS Cherry Point

110603-N-MO201-022SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 3, 2011) Sailors assigned to the U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay color guard take part in a ceremony commemorating the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

A U. S. Marine Corps honor guard participates in the change of command ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). CAPT. George D. O'Brien Jr. is relieving CAPT. Thomas A. Mercer as commanding officer of the ship. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Cuthbert Pattillo and Lt. Gen. Charles Pattillo in Section 75 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 14, 2022.Twin brothers, Maj. Gen. and Lt. Gen. Pattillo enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces in November 1942. During World War II, both flew with the Eighth Air Forces 352nd Fighter Group, protecting bombers and attacking ground targets. Maj. Gen. Pattillo flew 135 combat missions before being shot down and captured by the Germans. He remained a POW until the end of the war.Both were released from active duty following World War II but were later recalled in early 1948, serving with the 31st Fighter Group. Later, both served with the with the 36th Tactical Wing at Furstenfeldbruck Air Base in Germany. While in Europe, both helped form and flew in the U.S

An armed forces full honor arrival ceremony for Indonesian President Suharto takes place on the south lawn of the White House. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

070227-M-1726S-410. Complete Scene Caption: The U.S. Marine Corps Official Color Guard, part of the Battle Color Detachment, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, carry out the National Colors and Official Colors of the Marine Corps to conclude the Battle Color Ceremony, on Feb. 27, 2006, aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., parade deck. The Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony performed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., commences the performing 2007 season for the Battle Color Detachment, which consists of over 400 performances in the U.S. and abroad.The Marine Corps Silent Drill Team is world renowned for their ability to meticulously carry out all movements with an M Rifle without spoken commands.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Annette Spurgeon) (Released) Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 8TH

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Flag detail - Lt Randy Vincent - NASA Protective Services, Ty Locatelli, Carlos Pinedo - NASA Fire Department

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon; soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard); and a bugler and drummer from the U.S. Army Band, Pershing’s Own;” conduct modified military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert Charles Styslinger in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, June 18, 2021.From the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA):In late 1950, Styslinger served with Battery B, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. He was reported to have been killed in action Nov. 29, 1950 while fighting enemy forces near Hagaru-ri, Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. His remains could not be recovered.On July 27, 2018, following the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un in June 2018, North Korea turned over 55 boxes, purported to contain the remains of American service members killed during the Korean War. The remains arrived at

220909-N-LR905-1027 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 9, 2022) - Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Rich Bray, left, and Personnel Specialist 1st Class Kaylyn Weatherford, both selected for advancement to the rank of Chief Petty Officer, assigned to Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC), prepare to raise the national ensign on the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. CNRFC is the Navy Reserve headquarters responsible for readiness, oversight, manpower management, logistics, financial management, mobilization and training of nearly 60,000 Sailors in executing operational support and warfighting missions.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, properly retire the colors after the 2022 Victorville Children Christmas Parade in Victorville, California, Dec. 3, 2022. The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard travels around the continental United States performing various events such as parades, ceremonies and rodeos.

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field.

U.S. Marine Corps musicians with Marine Band San Diego march in formation during the annual San Diego Pride Parade in San Diego, July 16, 2022. The Ceremonial Band performs for military and civilian ceremonies, parades, and traditional patriotic events throughout San Diego County and the southwestern United States.

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard present the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the 45th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma City, May 30, 2022. The museum has held military remembrance ceremonies since its establishment in September 1976. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Reece Heck)

070227-M-1726S-232. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 8TH

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Mons, Belgium, May 31, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 participate in Lt. Col. Thomas Fusss change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., June 7, 2022. Change of command ceremonies are an ongoing tradition in the Marine Corps and represent the transfer of responsibility and authority from one commander to another.

A combined Navy/Marine color guard performs during the commissioning ceremony for the recently formed US Naval Space Command. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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220911-N-SI601-1044 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 11, 2022) Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Wallace Hill, from Point Pleasant, West Virginia, salutes the ensign for evening colors on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in port on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 11. 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.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

040228-M-5612C-128. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Official imagery from the memorial services for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, Medal of Honor recipient, held at the West Virginia State Capitol, Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born in Quiet Dell, West Virginia in 1923, Williams, 98, was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while he served as a demolition sergeant serving with the 21st Marines, third Marine Division while fighting Japanese forces on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. At the time of his death on June 29, 2022, he was the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient.

The U.S. Strategic Commands honor guard posts the colors prior to leading Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., members and tenant units in the 2011 Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 5, 2011. Hundreds of military members start the annual parade during which people gather to pay their respects to those who serve in the armed forces.

The Indiana National Guard supported the 152nd Crown Hill Memorial Service, May 30, 2022 at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Ind. The ceremony included keynote speaker, retired Marine Cpl. Josh Bleill, a joint-service color guard, the 38th Infantry Division band, a wreath laying ceremony and a 21-gun Howitzer cannon salute.

KITTERY, ME. May 27, 2022, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: USS Texas (SSN 775) Change of Command Ceremony was held at the shipyard where Cmdr. Kenneth Cooke was relieved by Cmdr. K. Chad Ingle as Commanding Officer, Texas. The Official party salutes as the Naval Branch Health Clinic-Portsmouth Honor Guard presents colors.

021111-F-6340W-110. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Edwards Air Force Base color guard prepare to post the colors at the rollout ceremony for the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability demonstrator aircraft. The X-31 is being produced jointly by Rockwell International Corporation of the US and Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm of West Germany. Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 4, salute colors during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2022. A relief and appointment ceremony is held to signify the transfer of authority from the outgoing sergeant major to the oncoming sergeant major. Sgt. Maj. Joseph Alverez was relieved by Sgt. Maj. James Gray.

WASHINGTON (My 27, 2019) Sailors from USS Constitution march as color guard during the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. The National Memorial Day Parade shares the story of American honor and sacrifice from across the generations. The parade draws thousands of spectators to the National Mall to pay tribute to those who have served, are serving, and most importantly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. USS Constitution, the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. Designated Americas Ship of State, Constitution and its crew engage in community outreach and education about the ship's history and the importance of naval power to more than 500,000 visitors each year.

980910-M-8902S-009. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Marine Barracks,8th & I

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

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U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the opening ceremony for Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 7, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and static equipment displays.

030411-M-1852W-025. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Flag detail - Lt Randy Vincent - NASA Protective Services, Ty Locatelli, Carlos Pinedo - NASA Fire Department

040716-F-5677R-002. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (center left) and Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin (center right), commanding general, Joint Forces Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Military District of Washington, render honors during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 13, 2023.

The Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve color guard leads the Marine participants in the annual Krewe of Morpheus Parade in New Orleans, Feb. 9, 2024. The color guard delivers fitting military tribute while also showcasing the Corpss warfighting history. Marine Corps

U.S. Marines and Sailors stand at parade rest for the boxing of the staff during a change of command ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, June 24, 2022. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Brian Wolford, outgoing commanding general, relinquished command of 3rd MLG to Brig. Gen. Adam L. Chalkley. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

DN-ST-90-00196. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

WILMINGTON, Del. (April 2, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard complete the presentation of colors during the commissioning commemoration ceremony for USS Delaware (SSN 791) in Wilmington, Delaware, April 2, 2022. The submarine participated in a week-long commemoration of events in honor of the boats commissioning ceremony that took place administratively in April 2020 due to COVID restrictions at the time. Delaware, the seventh U.S Navy ship and first submarine named after the first U.S. state of Delaware, is a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the submarine force: anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, delivery of special operations forces, strike warfare, irregular warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and mine warfare.

DN-ST-86-03345. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the 101st Airborne Division march on the parade field during a memorial service for 248 members of the 3rd Battalion, 502 Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. The soldiers died in a plane crash on December 12, 1985 at Gander Airport, Newfoundland, Canada. The 3rd Battalion was returning to the United States after participating in peacekeeping duty with the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai Desert. Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A joint services color guard and veterans participate in the dedication day parade for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A change of command ceremony takes place for the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., July 21, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. Max. E. Lantz II, outgoing commandant of NSSI, relinquished command to Col. Kenneth F. L. Klock.

The joint honor guard participate in the 78th Annual Guam Liberation Day Parade July 21, 2022 in Hagatna, Guam. This parade marked the 78th commemoration of Guams liberation by U.S. military forces on July 21, 1944, which ended the Japanese occupation that had begun in 1941.

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (3/6), 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), march at a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 29, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Ryan R. Gordinier, the outgoing commanding officer of 3/6, 2d MARDIV, relinquished his role as commanding officer to Lt. Col. Chuck Anklam III.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, stand in formation before a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps 247th birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2022. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines.

Gardena Police prepare to present the U.S. flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, as part of Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

U.S. Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division stand in formation at a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War.

The Walter Reed Color Guard parade the colors during a commissioning ceremony at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, June 25, 2022. The commissioning ceremony was for Lt. j.g. Alexis Sandoval and he was enlisted for 13 years before commissioning.

Soldiers from the Massachusetts Army National Guard present the colors as other Soldiers stand in formation during ceremonies marking the 378th anniversary of the First Muster of troops on Salem Common in Salem, Massachusetts, Saturday, April 11, 2015. The annual ceremony commemerates the first formation of the East Regiment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony militia, held on Salem Common in the spring of 1637, which stands as the birth of the National Guard and the American military. The original regiments that formed continue to serve as the 1st Battalion, 101st Field Artillery Regiment; the 101st Engineer Battalion; the 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment and the 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment.

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MAYPORT, Fla. (July 23, 2015) Sailors observe morning colors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). President Obama issued a proclamation directing U.S. flags be lowered to half-staff on public buildings in honor of service members killed on July 16 by a gunman who opened fire at a military recruiting center and the Navy Operational Support Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. U.S. Navy

Members of Oklahoma's Vietnamese community present the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the 45th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma City, May 30, 2022. The museum has held military remembrance ceremonies since its establishment in September 1976. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Reece Heck)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division pass in review during a battle colors rededication ceremony rehearsal on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022. The ceremony will commemorate the Divisions 80th Anniversary and its legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity. The 3d Marine Division was activated at Camp Elliot, San Diego, Sept. 16, 1942 and has taken part in combat operations from World War II and Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan. The current Marines of 3d Marine Division continue to build on this legacy today as a critical part of the stand-in force within the first island chain of the Indo-Pacific.

DM-ST-88-03542. Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111207-N-HW977-625NORCO, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2011) Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC Silent Drill Team perform during the 5th annual Pearl Harbor Commemorative Celebration at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Detachment Norco, home of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. The theme of the event was Keeping Traditions Alive, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and 70 years of Navy presence in Riverside County, first as a naval hospital serving wounded from Pearl Harbor and currently as the Navy's independent assessment agent and one of its newest federal labs.

221013-N-FN963-1047 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Oct. 13, 2022) The Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi color guard presents the colors during the opening ceremony of the bases Navy Birthday Ball. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

DM-SC-89-11225. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Honor Guard members perform a 21-gun salute during the Madingley Memorial Day Commemorative Service. The United States Air Force traditionally salutes fallen comrades with a 21-gun salute, the sounding of "Taps," and a flyby in a "Missing-Man" Formation. The ceremony was held at Cambridge American Military Cemetery, Coton, Cambridge, United Kingdom. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Guam, U.S. Territory

COL F. L. Loving, commanding officer, leads the officers and staff of the Composite Company, Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, prepare to present the colors during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 24, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. Eric Smith, 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was Adm. Christopher W. Grady, 12th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

NORFOLK, VA (DEC. 09, 2022) - Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120 Color Guard presents the colors to begin the Change of Command ceremony.

U.S. Marines with the Combat Logistics Regiment 37 Mounted Color Guard present the national ensign and organization colors during the 3rd MLG Birthday Ball on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. A celebration for the Marine Corps birthday is held every year to reflect on the traditions, history, and legacy of the Marine Corps.

A Marine Corps color guard presents the colors during the ground breaking ceremony for the new Naval Regional Medical Center. The Marines are armed with M14 rifles. Guests standing on the speaker's platform pay honor to the colors. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division stand in formation at a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War.

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group color guard march with colors during the 27th Annual Onslow County Veterans Day parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and residents of Jacksonville and showed support for members of the armed forces.

DA-ST-88-04907. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An all-service color guard participates in ceremonies for the arrival of dignitaries for Inauguration Day. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participated in an Army Honor Wreath Ceremony for the Secret Service Washington Field Office at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, June 24, 2022. Special Agent Matthew Stohler, Special Agent in Charge (SES) Washington Field Office, participated in the wreath-laying hosted by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Pantaleon M. Garcia IV, Operations Chief for Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 2, gives a speech during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 10, 2022. Garcia enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1995 and served 27 years of honorable and faithful service to the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station (RS) Richmond, 4th Marine Corps District, stand in formation during RS Richmonds change of command ceremony at the Omni Richmond Hotel, Richmond, Virginia, July 1, 2022. During the ceremony, Maj. Bradley Fromm relinquished his duties as the commanding officer of RS Richmond to Maj. Kenneth Jackson.

Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Midway Atoll, U.S. Territory

DM-ST-86-05508. Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the 380th Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard render a 21-gun salute at the Memorial Day service held in the oval at Plattsburgh Barracks. EXACT DATE SHOT UNKNOWN. Base: Plattsburgh Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Timothy R. Kronjaeger, the commanding officer of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Oberdove, the light armored capabilities integration officer with Combat Development and Integration, carry a wreath during a command post dedication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 19, 2024. The battalion dedicated the command post to honor Lance Cpl. Shane R. Martin, who was killed in action July 29, 2010, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

060302-A-5399B-056. Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST

GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, leads his troops as they parade during the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia(DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, salutes while the national anthem plays during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.

A U.S. Air Force color guard assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, at Moffett Air National Guard Base, near Mountain View, Calif., gets ready to present colors at The Flame of Liberty Memorial in Los Gatos, Calif., Sept. 11, 2022. Hosted by The Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation, the memorial ceremony honored the men and women who lost their lives and honored the first responders who sacrificed their lives. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Deepak Prasad)

030411-M-1852W-093. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36

040228-M-3544G-101. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRDSD

DEDEDO, Guam (Sept. 11, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas leadership, Guam's Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio, the Rotary Club of Northern Guam, and multiple other distinguished guests joined together at Two Lovers Point to observe the 21st Anniversary of 9/11. Guests and participants laid five wreaths in honor of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attack on the World Trade Center 21 years ago.

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, pass off the American flags to 66th Security Forces Squadron Airmen during a Memorial Day Flag Run at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., May 26. Starting at 5 a.m. and continuing until 9 p.m., service members circled the track carrying a U.S. flag to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to the nation.

A member of the Belize coast guard stands at attention with the hosting nation flags during Tradewinds 2022 in Belize City, Belize, on May 20, 2022. Tradewinds 2022 focuses on foreign military interaction, maritime interdiction, ground security, and field training exercises supporting SOUTHCOM's Campaign Plan.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, participate in the Field of Glory Flag Day Ceremony June 14, 2022, in Erwin, North Carolina.(U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Bove)

Members of the Base Honor Guard fold a U.S. flag as part of a Memorial Day ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Flag folding is a part of U.S. military funeral ceremonies, and is also performed during Memorial Day ceremonies to pay respects to fallen service members. Honor Guard members fold the flag in a triangle pattern 13 times to represent the original 13 U.S. colonies, displaying only blue with white stars when completed.

82nd Airborne Division Colour Guard at Segra Stadium in Fayetteville, NC, April 12, 2022. Paratroopers from Fort Bragg attended the first home game of the season for the Woodpeckers and showed their support for the hometown team.

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