Military Events and Ceremonies

Images capture formal military events and dignitaries, showcasing uniforms, medals, and ceremonial settings highlighting military traditions.

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

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

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

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

Colonel (COL) Bryan Shelburne (center) Commander US Army Herald Trumpets, Major (MAJ) Jeff Jensen Armed Forces Inaugural Committee and Specialists First Class (SFC) Roger Yorgey of the US Army Herald Trumpets, discuss the nights schedule with a Tennessee Inaugural Ball representative, (back to camera). State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Lt. Gen. Kirk Smith, deputy commander, U.S. Africa Command addresses the Tunisian delegation as part of the 35th U.S.-Tunisia Joint Military Commission held Sept. 27-28, 2022, at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Participants from the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the Tunisian Ministry of Defense discussed security cooperation, institutional capacity building, and Tunisia's role as a regional security leader.

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111208-N-YR391-201MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2011) Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sailors as they depart the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), after returning from a seven-month deployment with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

Veterans Day ceremony and aftermath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered the opening remarks, and joined participating dignitaries including the former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, along with Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder and President Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation Founder and President Diane Carlson Evans, Mary "Edie" Meeks of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, William Hansen of Lockheed Martin, and William Murdy of Comfort Systems. Ceremony, co-hosted by the Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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

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

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

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Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting at Main Interior with delegation from the Idaho National Guard

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

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Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Department of Defense Naitonal Guard and Reserve Cabinet Signing

2006 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Vice President Dick Cheney and South Koreaa's Ambassador to the U.S., Lee Tae-Sik, among the dignitaries participating

Meeting and press conference, hosted by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne at Main Interior, on inter-state water issues arising from the drought affecting the southeastern U.S., with the Secretary joined by Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, White House Council on Environmental Quality Chairman James Connaughton, and the Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lieutenant General Robert Van Antwerp

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

WASHINGTON (Sept. 17, 2013) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks with Vice. Adm. William Hilarides, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), before a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial. The NAVSEA building at the Washington Navy Yard was the site of a shooting Sept. 16.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

Event, including wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Interior law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Larry Parkinson, and other officials on hand to speak, pose with law enforcement staff from respective bureaus

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Joseph M. Baumann, Chicago District Deputy Commander, was promoted to Lt. Col. in a ceremony at the District Headquarters on January 10, 2024. He shakes hands with Chicago District Commander Kenneth Rockwell.

Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr., right, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to General Paul F. Gorman during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

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

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Pima County, Arizona's border area with Mexico, where he joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel for meetings, tours, flights, inspections

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MGEN John W. Seigle, director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy, Office of the Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Operations, presents the Legion of Merit to COL John R. Landry, chief of Strategic Plans and Policy Division, during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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V Corps deputy commanding general Maj. Gen. Jeffery Broadwater, left, welcomes a guest during the Winter Reception held at the Imperial Castle in Poznań, Poland, Dec. 10, 2022. V Corps hosted the Winter Reception alongside NATO allies and partners to reinforce the nations existing relationship, promote interoperability, unity and bolster deterrence throughout the transatlantic. V Corps is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces throughout Europe.

Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, the adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard, congratulates the Busztas during the Court of Honor Induction Ceremony at the Gen. John W. Vessey Recreation Center near Camp Ripley, October 2, 2022, in Little Falls, Minnesota. The Court of Honor commemorates the lasting contributions of soldiers who have dedicated their lives to the service of their communities, State, and Nation. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting at Main Interior with delegation from the National Park Service's National Mall and Memorial Parks staff

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Maj. Gen. Anthony Genatempo, right, program executive officer, Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks, introduces himself to retired U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Brazelton during the grand opening of the Hanoi Hilton Vietnam Exhibit at The American Heritage Museum, Hudson, Mass., Feb 11. The exhibit featured two original cells from Ha Lò prison, also known as the "Hanoi Hilton, in North Vietnam. Brazeltons aircraft was shot down on Aug. 7, 1966 on his 120th combat mission over Thai Nguyen. He spent more than six years as a prisoner of war.

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

ALABAMA GOV. ROBERT BENTLEY, RIGHT, CONGRATULATES MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, LEFT, AND U.S. ARMY MAJ. GEN. LYNN COLLYAR, COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY AVIATION & MISSILE COMMAND, FOR A SUCCESSFUL 50 YEARS OF MISSION SUCCESS AND COLLABORATION IN THE HUNTSVILLE COMMUNITY

120607-N-AC887-001 TIRANA, Albania (June 7, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks with Marines assigned to the Marine Security Detachment (MSG) in Tirana, Albania. While in Albania, Mabus met with Albanian officials to discuss continued bilateral naval cooperation. He expressed appreciation for Albania's continued commitment to Afghanistan, to stability in Western Balkans, and he encouraged efforts to strengthen the country's defense reforms and initiatives.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, where he toured facilities, viewed aircraft, and met with personnel of the Air Force's Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds

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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the U.S. Air Force's Ramstein Air Base, Ramstein, Germany

President George W. Bush meets with General David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the White House. White House

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

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides meeting at Main Interior with three of the federal agency officials who helped lead September's Insular Areas Health Summit: Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Peake; Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary of Health, Joxel Garcia; and Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, David S.C. Chu

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120516-D-LO229-098CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 16, 2012) Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command meets with Providence High School's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) students. McCoy was in Charlotte for Navy's 50-50 Program, which features 2-3 days of high-level engagements with corporate executives, civic leaders, government officials, university faculty and administrators, and members of the media. The program is designed to build on United States Navy efforts to increase Americans' understanding of the Navy's mission, capabilities, and relevance to national security.

Gleaves Whitney, right, Executive Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, speaks to Cmdr. Richard Rosenbusch, left, USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) assistant air officer, from New Baltimore, Michigan, and Master Chief Hospital Corpsmen Phillip Jean-Gilles, Fords executive assistant to the ships command master chief, from Miami, during a visit to the Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of a namesake visit, September 1, 2022. Twelve Ford Sailors traveled to Michigan for the ships annual namesake visit to learn about the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford and connect with local community members in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Albion, Michigan.

Event, including wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Interior law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Larry Parkinson, and other officials on hand to speak, pose with law enforcement staff from respective bureaus

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

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Manuel Valdez, member of the United States Army Memorial Detachment, receives the Public Service Medal in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22, 2022. This award is given to the awardees for their selfless service in volunteering their own time to give back to military families by assisting in funeral honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Chief of Staff of the Army, General Raymond T. Odierno, joined by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, presents the Medal of Honor Flag to Robert Nietzel, on behalf of his cousin, Sgt. Alfred B. Nietzel, one of 24 Army veterans to receive the flag during the Valor 24 Hall of Heroes Induction ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., March 19, 2014.

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne receiving visit at Main Interior from Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel, Commander, South Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Visit of Secretary-designate Dirk Kempthorne and aides to New York City, New York, for touring, discussions with National Park Service staff at sites including the Grant National Memorial

Veterans Day ceremony and aftermath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered the opening remarks, and joined participating dignitaries including the former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, along with Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder and President Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation Founder and President Diane Carlson Evans, Mary "Edie" Meeks of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, William Hansen of Lockheed Martin, and William Murdy of Comfort Systems. Ceremony, co-hosted by the Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel claps along with from left to right: Hagel, Secretary of the Army, John McHugh, Ray Kapaun, Chief of staff of the Army, General Raymond Odierno, and SgtMaj of the Army, SgtMaj Raymond Chandler III, at a ceremony to induct Medal of Honor recipient Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun in to the Hall of Heros, April 12, 2013, at the Pentagon. Kapaun's nephew, Ray, represented his uncle during the ceremony.

MAJ. GEN. John W. Hendrix, commander, 3d Infantry Division (M), shows a momento he received from the Honorable Benjamino Andreatta, Italian Minister of Defense, during the minister's visit. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

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GEN John H. Tilelli, Jr. (left), Army Vice CHIEF of STAFF, pins on brigadier general star on James E. Mitchell, CHIEF of Current Operations and Contingency Plans Division (ODCSOPS) assisted by the new general's wife, Donna. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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WASHINGTON (June 11, 2013) Former Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Paul Ignatius puts on a ball cap bearing the future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117). The cap was given to him by current Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus during the ship's naming ceremony. The new destroyer is intended to conduct a variety of operations, including sea control, power projection and peacetime presence.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks with Cindy Chal, the daughter of Doolittle Raider Col. Richard Cole, after a ceremony commemorating the Doolittle Raiders in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., April 18. 2022. The Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942 was the first American air raid on the Japanese home islands during WWII.

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi (Nov. 29, 2022) - Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command hosted a visit by the Naval Research Labs (NRL) Research Advisory Council to give their members an understanding of the historic and ongoing direct impact of NRL research on Naval Oceanography operations. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.On the tour were Capt. Gregory Petrovic, NRL Commanding Officer; Dr. Bruce Danly, NRL Director of Research; Mr. Todd Schafer, NRL Associate Director of Research, Business Operations; Dr. Douglas Todoroff, NRL Associate Director of Research, Ocean and Atmospheric Science and Technology; Dr. Steven Meier, NRL Associate Director of Research, Naval Center for Space Technology; Dr. Peter Matic, NRL As

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville stand on the field prior to the start of the annual Army-Navy football game, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 10, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Johnson, DHA senior enlisted leader, meets with other senior leaders from AMSUS and the Military Health System during the 2024 AMSUS Meeting held at National Harbor, Maryland, on Feb. 12.

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

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Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr. and Mrs. Ann Rockwell each pin a third star on the shoulders of Lieutenant General James M. Rockwell during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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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.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the U.S. Air Force's Ramstein Air Base, Ramstein, Germany

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Assistant Secretary Juarbe with General Chuck Henry

Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents the Medal of Honor Flag to Miriam Adams, on behalf of her uncle, Pvt. Joe Gandara, one of 24 Army veterans honored during the Valor 24 Hall of Heroes Induction ceremony, held at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., March 19, 2014.

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Event, including wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Interior law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Larry Parkinson, and other officials on hand to speak, pose with law enforcement staff from respective bureaus

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni stands for a photograph with Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, SENIOR AIRMAN Brady Baumgartner, STAFF Sergeant Tana Mullens, TSgt Mike Hartberger, SENIOR AIRMAN Florintino Baccoan, MASTER Sergeant Garson Teran, all members of the Honor Guard from the 146th Airlift Wing, and United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard looks on. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions .... Complete Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni stands for a photograph with Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, Senior Airman Brady Baumgartner, Staff Sergeant Tana Mullens, TSgt M

Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, joined by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, presents the Medal of Honor Flag to Alice Mendoza, on behalf of her husband, Staff Sgt. Manuel V. Mendoza, one of 24 Army veterans to receive the flag as part of the Valor 24 Hall of Heroes Induction ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., March 19, 2014.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Clinton Carlson, left, the commanding officer of USCGC Stone (WSML 758), presents a plaque to Commissioner Joao Paulo Garrido Pimentel, director of the Brazilian Federal Police, following an engagement aboard the Stone in Rio de Janeiro, March 9, 2023. Stone is on a scheduled multi-mission deployment in the South Atlantic Ocean to counter illicit maritime activities and strengthen relationships for maritime sovereignty throughout the region.

Veterans Day ceremony and aftermath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered the opening remarks, and joined participating dignitaries including the former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, along with Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder and President Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation Founder and President Diane Carlson Evans, Mary "Edie" Meeks of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, William Hansen of Lockheed Martin, and William Murdy of Comfort Systems. Ceremony, co-hosted by the Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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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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An interior, straight on medium shot as Tom Bowen (Left), Technical Director of the 9th Physiological Support Squadron for Beale AFB, CA, presents Gary Powers Jr. a pressure suit and helmet during a dinner held in Honor of Francis Gary Powers Sr. at Beale AFB, California, on May 29, 2000. Powers Jr. is the son of U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers Sr. who was shot down while on a reconnaissance mission over the former Soviet Union on May 5, 1960. The suit dates back to the time when Francis Gary Powers Sr. flew the U-2. Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Military Womens Memorial President Emeritus Air Force Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Wilma L. Vaught at the Military Womens Memorial in Arlington, Va., Oct. 15, 2022.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Assistant Secretary Juarbe with General Chuck Henry

The 8th Marine Corps District attends Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. 85th Annual 9th District Meeting Dallas, Tx., April 29, 2022. Distinguished guest speaker Retired Major General Craig Timberlake speaks on his 41 years in the Corps and the importance of service.

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