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Images of military and community interactions, showcasing educational STEM activities, ceremonies, and outreach programs emphasizing service and honor.

A member of Celebrate Freedom Foundation teaches students about the mechanics of a Cobra helicopter at White Knoll High School in Lexington, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. CFF is a veteran run Non-Profit Organization that conducts STEM based activations across South Carolina by bringing in Cobra helicopters, drones and Humvees and teaching students about the various functions of these vehicles.
A member of Celebrate Freedom Foundation teaches students about the mechanics of a Cobra helicopter at White Knoll High School in Lexington, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. CFF is a veteran run Non-Profit Organization that conducts STEM based activations across South Carolina by bringing in Cobra helicopters, drones and Humvees and teaching students about the various functions of these vehicles.
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220928-N-IW125-1128 KEY WEST, Fla. (Sep 28, 2022) Volunteers prepare to serve food to evacuees at the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Fly Navy hotel at Naval Air Station Key Wests Trumbo Point annex in Key West, Fla. during Hurricane Ian Sep. 28, 2022. Naval Air Station Key West is the state-of-the-art facility for combat fighter aircraft of all military services, provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels, and is the premier training center for surface and subsurface military operations.
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Commander of the 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Brigade, Lt. Col. Jason Mendez, talks to the media after arriving at the Blue Grass airport in Lexington, Ky., as he and his unit arrived home from their 11-month deployment to Kosovo Nov. 17, 2022. The unit was led by Mendez and Command Sgt. Major Will Long. Units from Barbourville (Headquarters & Headquarters Co.), Middlesboro (Delta Co.) and Ravenna (Charlie Co.) made up Task Force Mountain Warrior and provided security operations throughout the region.
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060831-N-1805P-007. Base: Cleveland State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a combat conditioning course (CCX) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 14, 2022. The CCX was designed to increase recruits' stamina and ability to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques.
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians supported U.S. Army recruiters during a middle and high school robotics competition in Wheeling, West Virginia. Soldiers from the 754th Ordnance Company (EOD) demonstrated the tools of their profession to students at the Wheeling Robotics Competition. U.S. Army
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Military children participate in the marksmanship event during Kids Warrior Day on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Kids Warrior Day is an event that gives the opportunity for military children to experience the service requirements their parents needed to pass in order to be U.S. Marines. The event featured a mock CFT, close-order drill, a toy gun rifle range, and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques.
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ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-309-97. Hurricane Katrina
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Katrina - General - 26-HK-408-87. Hurricane Katrina
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The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, and his wife, Kelly, walked the red carpet and conducted media interviews at the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May, 29, 2022.
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Man taking picture of veteran at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, USA
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Edmonston, a submarine sonar technician aboard the USS Texas, learns to ride a motorcycle in a free basic rider course at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire May 24, 2022. The BRC is designed for new or rusty riders and is free for all Department of Defense members.
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Members of the 117th Air Refueling Wing participate in water survival training at a local YMCA near Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama, Aug. 14, 2022. The class is a three year renewal course to keep pilots and aircrew updated on surviving in the event of a crash over water.
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Visitors participate in the first Flowers of Remembrance Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 28, 2022. Visitors were given the opportunity to cross the plaza and place a flower in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This event pays homage to the first official Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, which originally took place at the cemetery in 1868 as a way to honor the sacrifices of those who fought and died in the Civil War.
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Lakenheath Elementary School hosts a Flood the Walk event where parents clap for students as they enter the school for Month of the Military Child at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 14, 2022. During the month of April, the Department of Defense celebrates the Month of the Military Child to highlight the sacrifices military children make on the homefront while their parents serve the United States.
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Participants, supporters, vehicles on hand for the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the riders
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010912-A-8705M-012. Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM
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Spanish Army Lt. Col. Sergio Martín Gallego, Spanish Patriot Unit commander, gives a speech thanking service members for attending the Spanish Pegasus Race at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 1, 2022. The race, organized by the Spanish Patriot Unit, consisted of eight obstacles ranging from rope climbing to mud crawling and a four-kilometer run. Events like the Spanish Pegasus Race encourage cohesion and teamwork between individuals to strengthen the relationship between U.S. and Spanish forces while allowing the NATO partners to have fun.
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Participants, supporters, vehicles on hand for the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the riders
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040916-M-2697B-031. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsman assigned to the 35th Force Support Squadron, rings a bell to symbolize the ringing of the last alarm during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. The last alarm is the firefighters tradition of sounding a bell at the end and beginning of a fire. It is also sounded for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, symbolizing their tasks are completed, their duties well done, and to signify they are returning to quarters. This is demonstrated by the sounding of three short rings, three times.
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Audience members watch an aviation demonstration during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing efforts to modernize the force for future conflicts.
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020908-F-4649H-006. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC
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Coast Guard Structures - Air Stations - New Orleans - 26-HK-95-185. AIRSTA NOLA--Coast Guardsman sitting in chair near Coast Guard Park sign and building. Hurricane Katrina
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030817-M-7837W-004. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)
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The 55th Civil Support Team partnered with Mdewakanton Fire and Public Safety, FBI Minneapolis Hazard Evidence Response Team, and Minnesota State Fire Marshall for a field training exercise near Shakopee, Minnesota, August 3, 2022. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)
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Coast Guard Air Station - Clearwater, Florida - Katrina Relief - 26-HK-217-20. Hurricane Katrina
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220810-N-GR655-0074 GROTON, Conn. (August 10, 2022) - Families and friends view the arrival of the USS Indiana (SSN 789) during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 10. Indiana returned to homeport from its 2nd full deployment since commissioning in support of the Navy's maritime strategy - supporting national security interests and maritime security operations - in the 6th Fleet area of operations. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Indiana and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.
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The educators from 12th Marine Corps District receive instruction on Marine Corps Martial Arts techniques during an Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 12, 2022.The Educators' Workshop program provides selected educators, coaches, directors and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The program is designed to demystify recruit and officer candidate training, foster stronger relationships among recruiting personnel and the communities they serve, and increase advocacy among influencers who help shape decisions of young men and women.
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220602-N-IE405-1723 POZZUOLI, Italy (June 2, 2022) Naples Middle High School graduating student Sydney Stewart prepares to hug her father and Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Capt. James Stewart during the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony NSA Naples' Carney Park in Pozzuoli, Italy, June 2, 2022. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.
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U.S. Air Force 423rd Force Support Squadron staff from Royal Air Force Alconbury, engage with attendees during the Cambridgeshire County Day at the Newmarket July Course, England, June 23, 2022. The County Day was an opportunity to celebrate Cambridgeshire and Her Majesty The Queens Platinum Jubilee.
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041225-F-4517Q-001. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040407-M-7837W-003. Base: Naval Air Station, Belle Chasse State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Canada,Ontario,Fort Erie, Old Fort Erie,reenactment of War of 1812,soldiers preparing a meal outdoors
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The Chamber of Commerce and local government officials held a reception and ceremony at the Guam International Airport for returning Vets and their families. Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Military children participate in the marksmanship event during Kids Warrior Day on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Kids Warrior Day is an event that gives the opportunity for military children to experience the service requirements their parents needed to pass in order to be U.S. Marines. The event featured a mock CFT, close-order drill, a toy gun rifle range, and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques.
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An Air Force captain speaks to dependents gathered for processing in the base gymnasium. The dependents were evacuated from Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, in the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A crowd watches a K-9 demonstration during Freedom Fest 99 at Fort Gordon, Georgia's Freedom Park. The event included a B1 and F16 aircraft fly over, drill team performances, Signal Corp Band performances, a Green Beret Sport Parachute Team demonstration, among others. Base: Fort Gillem State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Gator mascots from the 334th Training Squadron parade the knight mascot's helmet after a mascot battle during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept 16, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen are given the opportunity to volunteer to learn and execute drill down routines.
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High school and community influencers receive a first-hand account of Marine Corp boot camp receiving day during the Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California on June 27, 2023. The Educators' Workshop program provides selected educators, coaches, directors and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The program is designed to demystify recruit and officer candidate training, foster stronger relationships among recruiting personnel and the communities they serve, and increase advocacy among influencers who help shape decisions of young men and women.
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Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-45. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina
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Military and civilian members attend the 502nd Air Base Wing change of command ceremony, May 3, 2022, Pfingston Basic Military Training Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 502d Air Base Wing is host to Joint Base San Antonio which unifies 11 geographically distinct locations including JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Camp Bullis.
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Employees from Naval Air Station Jacksonville's Naval Air Development Center (NADEP) participate in the city's annual Veterans Day parade. Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV, commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, leads a formation of mounted cavalry troopers on Fort Hood, Texas, July 29, 2022. The 1st Cavalry Division keeps the traditions of the cavalry alive.
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Katrina - General - 26-HK-403-119. Hurricane Katrina
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Captain David P. Richards, Regimental Support Squadron (RSS), 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR,) incoming commander, (front left, horseback,) rides with his new Troops during a change of command ceremony and community cavalry demonstration September, 14, 2022, at the Horse Detachment Stables, Fort Irwin, Calif. Richards, an infantry officer, comes to the Horse Det. after serving as the executive officer for Fury Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th ACR.
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Department of the Interior-hosted dinner event honoring wounded veterans, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials presiding
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Soldiers assigned to the 1st Theater sustainment Command wait to get their tire pressure checked during a basic motorcycle safety course on Fort Knox, Kentucky on June 10, 2022.
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Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - General - 26-HK-134-51. Hurricane Katrina
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040916-M-2697B-059. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. service members, military police, and Federal Firefighters assess simulated casualties in a triage area during Exercise Lethal Breeze 2022, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 23, 2022. The exercise was an aircraft mishap response scenario, which included entities from on and off the installation, an opportunity to increase interagency response capabilities.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Brazilian dignitaries for the Brazilian 200th Independence Day Celebration event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.
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060728-N-2425C-047. Base: Glenn Dale State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division band perform at the Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 3, 2022. The 3rd IDs band was one of several performers set up across three stages along the riverbank of the Tennessee River at Rosss Landing, also known as the Scenic Citys front porch.
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020309-F-6911G-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)
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Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-432-21. Chief Reid. Hurricane Katrina
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A Soldier assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Horse Detachment demonstrates his horseback riding skills during the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center's Language Day at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., May 13. The 11th Cavalry Regiment was originally assigned at the Presidio in July 1919, and the ceremonial unit is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of the original unit.
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040916-M-2697B-040. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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110428-N-TC628-127MONTEREY, Calif. (April 28, 2011) Staff and student Sailors from the Center for Information Dominance Detachment Monterey (CIDDM) participate in a 2-mile command run at the Defense Language Institute. The command run is a monthly event to promote cohesion throughout the ranks along with keeping up the physical fitness of all Sailors at CIDDM.
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DF-ST-89-10708. Base: Seoul Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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120605-N-KV696-109BALTIMORE (June 5, 2012) Paul Oostburg Sanz, general counsel of the Department of the Navy, delivers remarks during a press conference at the Baltimore Inner Harbor. The press conference detailed events that will take place during the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and Maryland's "Star-Spangled Sailabration" from June 13-19.
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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge attend the Red River Balloon Rally at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City, Louisiana, June 24 - 25, 2022. During the event, the Marines provided a pull-up challenge, ammunition can lift challenge, and the Battle Position. Battle Position is an interactive dome that contains a virtual reality experience for attendees to try.
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Distinguished Guests and participants of Bangladesh Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE) gather for a group photo in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Oct. 30, 2022. This multinational DREE focuses on civil-military collaboration for disaster preparedness and response between the U.S. Army Pacific Command, the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division, the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief and other organizations and countries.
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220521-N-IE405-1017 NAPLES, Italy (May 21, 2022) Members from U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples' Morale, Welfare, and Recreation prepare a red carpet event for military members and their families before the advance movie premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick" at the movie theater onboard U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples' Support Site in Gricignano di Aversa, Italy, May 21, 2022. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.
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Katrina - General - 26-HK-403-44. Hurricane Katrina