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Military Honor Ceremonies

Images capturing military honor guards during solemn ceremonies, showcasing respect and tribute to fallen service members.

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Funeral with military honors (Editorial Usage Only)
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Funeral with military honors (Editorial Usage Only)
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Sparky the Fire Dog, members of the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and 319th Reconnaissance Wing leadership pose for a photo with the signed 2022 National Fire Prevention Week proclamation Oct. 6, 2022, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 319th CES Fire Department supports the NFPW campaign annually in order to educate base residents and community members on fire-related emergencies.
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A member of the Proctor American Legion - Lind, Gordon, Berg Post #106 renders a salute during the Proctor, Minnesota Memorial Day Observation on May 30, 2022. The event honored Capt. James Verville and Capt. Sherman Gonyea who were killed when their F-101 Voodoo crashed after take off from the 148th Fighter Interceptor Group 50-years ago.
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SEATTLE, Wash. - Service members escort local veterans during a Puget Sound Honor Flight welcome home ceremony, at SeaTac International Airport. Service members volunteer to participate in the Puget Sound Honor Flight welcome home ceremonies several times a year. Puget Sound Honor Flight is a non-profit organization that sponsors local veterans on an all expense paid trip to tour memorials in Washington D.C.
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Maj. Gen. Chris LaNeve, Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, and civillians all pay respects during the Airborne Memorial Ceremony in Normandy, France, June 6, 2022. All attendees came to pay respects to the fearless actions of Paratroopers who began their liberation of Normandy 78 years ago to the day.
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150726-N-VC599-045CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 26, 2015) - Glenn Palermo, from Athens, Tenn., kneels to view a section of the memorial in front of the Armed Forces Recruitment Center. The memorial honors the four Marines and one Sailor who died in the Navy Operational Support Center Chattanooga July 16.
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Members of the Indiana National Guard's 38th Infantry Division Ceremonial Unit raised the American flag during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind., Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. The flag-raising ceremony was part of the Indiana State Fair's military appreciation day which honored the United States military and all of its service members.
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Ceo Bauer, a World War II veteran who fought with the U.S. Armys 95th Infantry Division, renders honors to the gravesite of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Harry Twaddle, former 95th Division Commander, during 'Taps' in Section 2 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 20, 2022. This wreath-laying was part of the 95th Division Legacy Associations 72nd Reunion.
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030822-A-0405B-015. Veterans of Foreign Wars, colleagues, friends and local citizens gather for a Welcome Home Ceremony at Cottrell Field, Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA), as Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (H&HB), 1/3 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) and 2nd Artillery 1/3 ADA, Georgia Army Reserve (AR), return Home following the Units deployment to Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
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Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - September 11th Ceremony , Environmental Protection Agency
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The 354th Fighter Wing displays the equipment of all three types of first responders during the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, September 11, 2022. The ceremony was dedicated to all the first responders, emergency medical services, firefighters and police, who gave their lives and worked to protect the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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New York - United States, Veteran Day parade
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Patriot riders wait with family and friends for U.S. Army Soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division to arrive at the Cottage Grove Armory in Minnesota July 16, 2007. Minnesota National Guard's 1st Brigade Combat Team has been deployed for 22 months with 16 months out of the deployment in a combat zone.
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The Leavenworth Veterans Day parade is the oldest Veterans Day observance in the nation and the largest parade west of the Mississippi.
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Master Sgt. Richard Demchuk, 340th Flying Training Group military training instructor, waves while walking in the San Antonio Fiesta Flambeau Parade, April 9, 2022.
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Buffalo Soldiers
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The Commanding General of the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, Maj. Gen. Greg Brady poses with French World War II reenactors at the Eglise Notre Dame in Hemevez, France on June 6, 2022.Maj. Gen. Brady had the honor of speaking in front of American Soldiers, French citizens, and a first wave D-Day veteran in Hemevez, France on the 78th anniversary of the invasion, June 6, 2022.The ceremony in Hemevez honored the service and sacrifice of twelve American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne and the French villagers who helped some of those Soldiers survive after foul weather during the para drop separated them from their unit on D-Day.
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The American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division hold a "Welcome Home" parade for Vietnam War Veterans Mar. 28, 2023 in Carthage, N.Y. The parade honored and thanked Vietnam War Veterans, as well as officially welcomed them home for the first time, 50 years after the end of the war.
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Families of the Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, welcome home their Soldiers with signs and music during the first of several welcome home ceremonies at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Aug. 4, 2022. The 1st ABCT Soldiers deployed to Germany in support of NATO allies to deter Russian aggression while also supporting a range of other requirements in the area.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 9, 2022) - A Marine assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Division, waves to the crowd while marching in formation during the Italian-American Heritage Parade as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2022, Oct. 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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LT. GEN. Henry H. Shelton, Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, joins COL. John W. May Jr. and other dignitaries for the ground breaking for the new library. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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With storm clouds approaching, President Barack Obama and other dignitaries sing the national anthem at the 11th annual Memorial Day ceremony at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Ill., May 31, 2010. Heavy rain and lightning later forced cancelation of the event.
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U.S. Park Police horse mounted patrol unit, on hand for annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C.
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Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Fire Emergency Services lead Soldiers, civilians and Family members from the Hunter Army Airfield area for a Patriot Day run at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Sept. 8, 2022. Soldiers, family members, veterans, Department of Defense civilians and guests participated in the run.
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U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, march in 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.
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Military members and families of the 184 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attack at the Pentagon sit in attendance of the 21st 9/11 Pentagon Observance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2022, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)
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Holding a Viva Fiesta banner Staff Sgt. Ryan Figueroa, left, Medical Non-commissioned Medical Academy, and Staff Sgt. Tara Laramee, right, U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity, lead the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence entry during the Battle of Flowers Parade, San Antonio, Texas, April 8, 2022 . Walking behind them is Drill Sgt. Shane Beasley-Hall, assigned to the 188th Medical Battalion. Together they walked the two-and-a-half-mile parade route as Col. David Zinnante, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Chief of Staff, and Sgt. Maj. James Musnicki, Sgt. Maj. of Academic Affairs, Office of the Commandant followed in a Humvee decorated in Fiesta theme.
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U.S. Army Maj. Duane Dumlao, Army Field Support Battalion-Africa, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st class Tehran Jones, Army Field Support Battalion-Africa, and U.S. airman 1st Lt. Gary Frisk, 731st MUNS represented the United States Armed Forces at a commemoration ceremony in Pian di Novello, Italy, July 31, 2022.Fallen form WWII were honored together with the commander of partisans "XI ZONE" Manrico Ducceschi also known as "Pippo" who received, from the United Stated, the bronze star medal for heroic actions and the aid he supplied to the Anglo-American Forces by hampering German military operations in Italy.
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A Soviet navy color guard stands at the foot of a monument at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony held in honor of those who served in World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Inaugural parade, members of the 3rd Infantry "Old Guard" from Ft. Meyer, Virginia prepare for the 21 gun salute following the swearing in of President William Jefferson Clinton. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Flag for Concord Minutemen Revolutionary reenactors, Memorial Day, 2011, Concord, MA
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Veterans of World War II receive warm greetings from the Normandy community following the Airborne Memorial Ceremony in Normandy, France, June 6, 2022. Paratroopers come to Normandy to celebrate the triumph and victory of the 82nd Airborne Division in liberating Normandy from Nazi rule.
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U.S. Marines with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, present the National Colors for the opening ceremonies of the Boot Camp Challenge at MCRD San Diego. For the past 20 years the Boot Camp Challenge has allowed the public to experience the professionalism and excellence of Marine Corps Drill Instructors while competing in a three-mile obstacle race.
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Gold Star families prepare to board the plane that will transport them on their journey on the Snowball Express at the Pittsburgh International Airport, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3, 2022. The Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express was developed to host a five-day experience for 1,750+ children of fallen Service Members and their surviving parent or guardian at Walt Disney World with special time to honor their fallen and a blend of fun entertainment and inspiring programs. This will be the first Snowball Express in three years.
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A U.S. veteran visits the wall of remembrance after the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Dedication Ceremony at Washington, D.C. July 27, 2022. Families attending the Korean War and Cold War Annual Government Briefings were given the opportunity to attend the dedication and view the names of their loved ones on the new wall.
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Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, gives remarks during the All Veterans Memorial Service in San Antonio, Texas, April 10, 2022. The All Veterans Memorial Service is the oldest military event in Fiesta San Antonio and is hosted by the Alamo Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The service, attended by veterans, spouses and survivors, veterans groups, and the general public, honors the sacrifices of past and present U.S. military members.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Brazilian Defense Ministrys Escola Superior de Defesa Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. During the visit the students were briefed by leadership and received an orientation class by a college faculty member.
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LT. GEN. Henry H. Shelton, Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, presented awards to Command SGT. MAJ. Felix W. Acosta and his wife Linda during his retirement ceremony. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)