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Military Graduation Ceremonies

Images of Airmen and Coast Guard personnel at military graduation ceremonies, showcasing uniforms, flags, and ceremonial traditions in an outdoor setting.

Honor guard members from RAF Alconbury and Molesworth execute commands at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial in Cambridge, England, Nov. 11, 2022. Service members from the U.S. and U.K., local leaders and veterans came together for an annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor the sacrifices of veterans who served in the armed forces.
Honor guard members from RAF Alconbury and Molesworth execute commands at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial in Cambridge, England, Nov. 11, 2022. Service members from the U.S. and U.K., local leaders and veterans came together for an annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor the sacrifices of veterans who served in the armed forces.
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More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, September 7-8, 2022. Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, Commander, 19th Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony.
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On 7 December, 1999, U. S. Senator Daniel Inouye, 15 Air Base Wing Commander Colonel Steven J. Redmann(Right), and members of the 15 ABW Honor Guard present a wreath commemorating the 58th Anniversary of the attack on Oahu and Hickam Field. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The 2022 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year pose for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. Each awardee was selected based on their superior leadership, job performance and personal achievement.
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041215-F-9471G-006. Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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050119-F-3961R-016. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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021213-F-1472B-046. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Basic cadets from the class of 2027 arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing (I-Day), on June 28, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colo. I-Day marks the start of their journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Basic cadets from the Class of 2027 arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing (I-Day), on June 28, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colo. I-Day marks the start of their journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.
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Left side front view, medium close-up of US Army STAFF Sergeant Kimberly Adams as she looks over notes on the parade field. SSG Adams is a drill instructor that works with recruits from Puerto Rico (Not shown), many of whom do not speak English. Her job is to train them, regardless of the language barrier. The image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs at the Twilight Tattoo performance in Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer Henderson-Hall, Va., on June 22, 2022. The event was hosted by Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command. The event pays homage to 247 years of Army history.
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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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040716-F-5677R-006. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Niles Ceasar, the logistics chief of Recruiting Station Albany, 1st Marine Corps District, leads students in close order drill at the 2022 New York Boys State camp in Morrisville, New York, Jun. 27, 2022. Boys State is an annual week-long summer camp hosted by the American Legion where qualified rising juniors learn the basics of operating city and county level governments.
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NEW YORK (May 26, 2022) - Navy Junior Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) students from Curtis High School march away from USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) after a ship tour at Homeport Pier in Staten Island, New York during Fleet Week. Fleet Week New York, now in its 34th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and witness first hand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and will host nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen this year.
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U.S. Air Force Retired Chief Master Sgt. Alfred Montoya, watches The Patriots Jet Demonstration Teams L-39 Albatross perform maneuvers over the flight line during the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House Nov. 13, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace.
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More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept 14-15, 2022. Col. Lauren A. Courchaine, Commander, 37th Training Wing, reviewed the ceremony.
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Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander, awards Navy ROTC midshipman Colin Patil the Major Lawrence scholarship April 14, 2022 at Ohio State University. The Tri-Service Parade has been a tradition at Ohio State University since 1916, and allows several cadets and midshipmen to receive scholarship awards from generous donors.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.
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A group photograph of the USS Carter Hall chiefs mess. The individuals in color left to right are Senior Chief Brandon Majors, Master Chief Adam Singleton and Senior Chief Ioana Wolfinger.
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220703-N-LI114-1047 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 3, 2022) Sailors cheer during a frocking ceremony in the hangar bay of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). During the ceremony, 192 Ronald Reagan Sailors were advanced to the next pay grade. 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.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership hosts a Convocation Ceremony for Class 62 students on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 2022. The event is a college tradition symbolizing the coming together of students from the Western Hemisphere to a unified body as Class 62.
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks with Royal Air Force Lakenheath base honor guard members before a detail at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, England, July 24, 2022. The detail was conducted to celebrate the 80th anniversary of U.S. troops coming to England and the 25th anniversary of the American Air Museum.
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The Class of 2012 recites the Oath of Allegiance on Day Two of the 38 days of Basic Cadet Training at the US Air Force Academy, Colorado, USA
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U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa Wildman, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander, engages 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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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., walks with Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff, prior to the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference in London, England, July 13, 2022. The conference brought together air and space power leaders, industry, and academia to focus on maintaining an edge over potential adversaries.
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Niger Armed Forces Chief of Defense, Gen. Salifou Mody, poses for a photo at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Carb Day, Friday, May 27, 2022.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Apr. 7, 2022) -- Capt. Errol Laumann, commander of Navy Information Operations Command Texas, performs the oath of enlistment to Sailors entering the delayed entry program during Navy Day at the Alamo. Navy Day at the Alamo is an annual Fiesta event, hosted by Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC)-Lackland, in which Navy units from around Joint Base San Antonio area demonstrate their mission set.
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030919-F-6135M-009. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE