Military Honor Guards and Ceremonies

Visuals of military ceremonies including honor guards, flag displays, and parades, showcasing patriotism and ceremonial protocol.

Graduates from recruit company P-202 complete basic training at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Sep. 16, 2022. Training Center Cape May staff members look forward to continuing the Coast Guards Long Blue Line of developing fleet-ready women and men, who are eagerly ready to make a difference in our Coast Guard.

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

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

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.

WASHINGTON (April 19, 2012) Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Navy Adm. Surasak Rounroengrom performs a troop inspection during a full honors ceremony in Leutze Park at the Washington Navy Yard. The counterpart visit was hosted by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert to recognize the achievements of Surasak and the close relationship between the Thailand and U.S. navies.

A Sea Cadet color guard from the Washington, D.C., chapter parades the colors before the decommissioned destroyer BARRY (DD 933). The BARRY is a permanent memorial ship at the Washington Navy Yard. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, wait to march onto Peatross Parade Deck during a graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 13, 2012. The graduation ceremony consisted of five platoons from India Company.

Graduates from recruit company P-202 complete basic training at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Sep. 16, 2022. Training Center Cape May staff members look forward to continuing the Coast Guards Long Blue Line of developing fleet-ready women and men, who are eagerly ready to make a difference in our Coast Guard.

4000 people were in attendance at the commisioning ceremony of the USS Jason Dunham. The Navy's newest guided-missile destroyer was commissioned at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, November 13, 2010.

960829-M-2543R-001. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Personnel at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May hold a remembrance ceremony for Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Munro at his statue on the parade field, Sept. 27, 2022.U.S. Coast Guard men and women carry out a wide variety of diverse missions every day. Protecting people and commerce on the sea, protecting the sea itself, and protecting the country from threats aboard. We focus on present-day operations and readiness and strive to be prepared for tomorrow, but certain times compel us, and all Americans, to reflect on our history and heritage. The 80th anniversary of Munros extraordinarily heroic actions at Guadalcanal is such a day.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct pass in review during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., June 28, 2022. The guest of honor for the evening was the Honorable John P. Coffey, The General Counsel of the Navy and Mr. Mark A. Romano, Counselor for the Commandant, was the hosting official.

U.S. service members with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Joint Service Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the 34th Annual Memorial Day Observance at the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 29, 2022. The ceremony is held annually to honor Hawaiis fallen service members and pay special tribute to the 10,000 Hawaiians who volunteered for service in World War I, more than 100 of which made the ultimate sacrifice. This years commemoration was held a day prior to the official observance of Memorial Day.

Long Island September 11 memorial

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.

Members of the 127th Wing march in honor of the nearly 3,000 casualties of the 9/11 attacks at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan on Sept. 11, 2022. The approximately four-mile event took place on the 21st anniversary of the largest terrorism attack on American soil.

The 2/15 Battalion Color Guard from Schweinfurt, Germany, holds the colors during the review of the troops by the US Secretary of Defense William J. Perry at Camp Able Sentry. Subject Operation/Series: ABLE SENTRY Base: Camp Able Sentry State: Skopje Country: Macedonia (MKD)

Rear view of two honor guards in front of a large group of people

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U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego Color Guard march in formation during a graduation ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Sept. 30, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

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GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander in chief, U.S. Central Command, leads his troops along the parade route 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)

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept 7-8, 2022. Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, reviewed the ceremony.

Inaugural Parade, BGEN Robert L. Stephens Jr. USA, BGEN John H. Admire, USMC; RADM Robert C. Jones, USN; COL Stephens B. Richards, USAF; RADM John W. Lockwood, USCG; Commanders of troops and staff COL Joseph Hunt, USA, in the Presidential escort at the start of the parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. U.S. Air Force Academy cadets stand in formation during the Class of 2022 graduation parade at Stillman Parade Field, May 24, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Armstrong)

Ivy Soldiers participate in the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 05, 2022, at Colorado Springs, Colo. The Veterans Day Parade was observed by veterans, service members, and Colorado Springs locals in order to show support for members of the armed forces.

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

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, perform during Army Day at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas, April 5, 2022. Army Day at the Alamo honors the culture of Army commands that support Joint Base San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and the Alamo.

The Joint Service Color Guard of Utah stands in front of both the adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Michael Turley and Utah Governor, Spencer Cox on Tarbet Field during the 67th annual Governor's Day ceremony at Camp Williams, Utah, Sept. 24, 2022. The time-honored tradition continues after being cancelled for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event included a live pass in review ceremony, which allows the commander in chief and adjutant general of the Utah National Guard a joint opportunity to inspect their troops.

Marines with the official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington present the U.S. Flag during a retirement ceremony at MBW, Washington D.C., Sept 30, 2022. Lt. Gen. Rudder commanded U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Fleet Marine Forces from July 2020 to September 2022.

Marines with the official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington present the U.S. Flag during a retirement ceremony at MBW, Washington D.C., Sept 30, 2022. Lt. Gen. Rudder commanded U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Fleet Marine Forces from July 2020 to September 2022.

Officers stand in waiting while the ceremony begins. U.S. President George W. Bush makes remarks at the annual Peace Officers' Memorial, held at the U.S. Capitol. Country music rec

DF-ST-85-12565. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, salute the colors 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.

220401-N-PW480-0103 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 1, 2022) - Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets are inspected by a staff judge during the color guard drill event at the 2022 NJROTC National Academic, Athletic, and Drill Competition, April 1. NJROTC cadets from 27 schools across the nation assembled for the competition. It is the first to be held in person since 2019 and is the most comprehensive test of overall NJROTC training and performance. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) oversees 583 NJROTC and 58 Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) units across the nation and world.

Marines from the The Presidents Own Marine Band, Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I), and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John Canley in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2022. Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2018 for his actions during the battle of Hue City, Vietnam in 1968. As the Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine, 1st Marine Division, Canley and his Marines fought off multiple vicious attacks while attempting to relieve friendly forces that were surrounded by enemy forces. According to the award citation, despite being wounded in these engagements, Canley repeatedly rushed across fire-swept terrain to carry his wounded Marines to safety. Canley took command of Company A after his commanding officer was severely wounded and led the Marines into Hue

Members of the Color Guard escort AIRMAN 1ST Class Ryon T. Ajello and COL. Richard C. Wirth, Commander of the Troops, to the reviewing stand where General Richard E. Hawley, Air Combat Command Commander, presented AIRMAN 1ST Class Ajello with a Purple Heart for injuries received in the Kobar Towers bombing in Dhahran. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Midshipman candidates participate in a drill competition at the Naval Academy Preparatory School. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040228-M-5612C-161. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Deigo State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MAJ. GEN. Donald C. Hilbert, U.S. Army, leads the military presidential escort marching in the Inauguration Day parade for President George H. W. Bush, 41st president of the United States. The escort includes, left to right: Brig. GEN. Julius F. Johnson,. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SC-90-03933. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Keesler Honor Guard display the flags during the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron reassignment and change of command ceremony outside Maltby Hall on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 6, 2023. The 85th EIS was redesigned from the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group to the 5th Combat Communications Group. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Dauer, 85th EIS incoming commander, took command from Lt. Col. Whitney Walker, 85th EIS outgoing commander.

A unit color guard presents the colors at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Cmdr. Carlton S. Skinner Building located at U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam on July 14, 2022. U.S. Coast Guard Fourteenth District Commander, Rear Adm. Michael Day, presided over the ceremony. The Lt. Gov. of Guam Joshua Tenorio and U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam Commander Capt. Nicholas Simmons joined him.

040123-M-4246F-005. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRDSD

The Coast Guard Drill Team marches in the Grand Parade during the Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven, Mich. August 6, 2022. The parade is a leading highlight of the annual event. U.S. Coast Guard photo by David Henderson.

A Marine Corps honor guard stands at parade rest during the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48). Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A color guard from the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) stands at attention on the east steps of the Capitol. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. service members, veterans and civilian employees attend the Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) 75th Anniversary Reunion on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 3, 2022. The reunion commemorates the squadrons accomplished history and lineage, as well as offering an opportunity for prior members to connect with old friends and new members. HMX-1 was established Dec. 1, 1947 as an experimental unit tasked with testing and evaluating military helicopters when rotary wing flight was still in its infancy.

Inaugural Parade, United State Army, 3rd Infantry, marches past Freedom plaza during the Inauguration parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Service members conduct an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at President William H. Tafts Memorial Gravesite in Section 30, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 15, 2022.The wreath-laying ceremony was held to commemorate Taft's 165th birthday and was hosted by Karen Durham-Aguilera, executive director, Army National Military Cemeteries. The wreath was laid by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, military deputy to the deputy chief of staff, G-6, United States Army Reserve.

The Color Guard displays presents the colors at the Marine Air Ground Force-14 (MAG-14) and Group-27, US Marine Corps (USMC) Birthday Ball, at Cherry Point, North Carolina. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Lt. Col. Simon Kim relinquishes command of the 1-229th Attack Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade to Lt. Col. James Fischer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. on Jun. 16, 2022.

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 8, 2019) Sailors assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) march in the Portland Fleet Week Grand Floral Parade. The annual event is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services.

Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii color guard render honors to the national anthem during opening ceremony of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity for MCBH to foster positive relationships with the local community, while providing a unique experience to the public. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBHs appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation.

221013-N-OB471-1001 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (Oct. 13, 2022) Sailors stand in formation during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony. Ike is currently pierside at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in the basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan (OFRP).

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard present the colors during the opening ceremony of the 47th Marine Corps Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at the D.C. Armory in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 28, 2022. The MCM Health & Fitness Expo allowed attendees to sample nutritious food, try out the latest exercise equipment, test drive technology, explore recovery products, and snap motivating selfies. The exhibit floor featured sponsors, charities, vendors, health screenings, and literature.

A color guard from the submarine tender USS SIMON LAKE (AS 33) stands at attention during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG 50). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 7, 2022. The motivational run was the last physical fitness event conducted in recruit training.

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Soldiers from across the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) assist in celebrating President George Washingtons Birthday at Mount Vernon, Va. on Feb. 19, 2024. Later that day, the Fife and Drum Corps marched during the 2024 George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria, Va. Army

DN-ST-90-01281. Base: Marinette State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Long Island September 11 memorial

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (3/6), 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), present the colors 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.

From left, Estonian Defense League Brig. Gen. Riho Ühtegi, commander of the Estonian Defense League, and Alar Karis, president of Estonia, perform a pass in review on the troops during the Victory Day parade at Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia, June 23, 2022. Victory Day is an Estonian national holiday commemorating their victory over Baltic-German forces at the Battle of Vonnu in 1919, marking a turning point in the Estonian War of Independence.

U.S. Army drill instructors lead a formation of troops on the parade ground. Country: Unknown

030307-F-4135H-031. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Commanding Generals of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, present and past, salute the colors in the pass and review during the Change of Command Ceremony for The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General. Base: Havelock State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine honor guard parades the colors during the change of command ceremony for Fleet Air, Western Pacific (COMFAIRWESTPAC). Commodore Willis I. Lewis Jr. assumes command of COMFAIRWESTPAC from Rear Admiral James W. Austin. Country: Japan (JPN)

010207-F-1845T-001. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

030924-M-3843B-039. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, retire the platoon guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 10, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

U.S. Army flag bearers march in the midst of confetti and ticker tape in the Welcome Home parade honoring the men and women who served in Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, march into formation during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Aug 02, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Mrs. Deline R. Reardon, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Christopher J. Lowman, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment.

Inaugural Parade, U.S.A. Company E, 3rd US Infantry Color guard, marches past Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, perform during Army Day at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas, April 5, 2022. Army Day at the Alamo honors the culture of Army commands that support Joint Base San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and the Alamo.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian O. Drumheller, a stable keeper assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, presents the national colors at the Redding Veterans Home in Redding, California on May 19, 2022. The Mounted Color Guard is based out of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, and is the only mounted color guard in the Marine Corps. They travel nationwide to perform in parades, ceremonies, and rodeos.

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.

A color guard from the U.S. Navy Honor Guard supports a ceremony commemorating the 125th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Maine, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 15, 2023.On Feb. 15, 1898, the USS Maine exploded off the coast of Havana, Cuba, leading to the loss of 260 of her crew. Due to Spanish policy, burials had to be made within 24 hours, therefore the initial crew recovered in the aftermath of the disaster were buried at the Colon Cemetery in Havana. On March 30, 1898, Congress approved a bill authorizing for their remains to be disinterred and transferred to ANC. On Dec. 28, 1899, 165 sets of remains were interred in Section 24 with a full military honors service. The USS Maine was eventually raised, and the ships mast was transported by the Navy to ANC where it was placed next to Section 24 onto a granite base meant to represent the turret of the battleship. The names of those who died aboard the Maine were inscribed onto the base. Sixty-five sets of remai

DF-ST-86-10985. Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines From Recruiting Station Lansing, Recruiting Sub-Stations Grand Rapids North and South, participate in the opening ceremony for the Grand Rapids Pond Hockey Classic, Jan 25. The Marines braved sub-zero wind chill temperatures to present the colors on the frozen surface of Reeds Lake in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Sept. 10, 2022) - U.S. Navy sailors present the United States and Solomon Islands flags during the Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) Solomon Islands closing ceremony aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during PP22. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership is a unifying mission that fosters enduring friendships and cooperation among many nations. The years mission in Solomon Islands included participants from the United States, Japan and Australia.

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

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett and Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer, participate in the Annual Marine Corps Birthday Run from the Pentagon to the Marine Corps War Memorial, Nov. 10, 2011.

041109-M-8719G-003. Base: Mcb Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030924-M-3843B-053. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The US Air Force (USAF) Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), Honor Guard presents the Colors at the opening ceremonies for Military Appreciation Night during Cheyenne Frontier Days held in Cheyenne, WY. The Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Honor Guard presents the colors at the opening ceremonies during military appreciation night at Cheyenne Frontier Days.(Photo by: TSgt Kevin J. Gruenwald)

970703-F-0567Z-002. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

USA, Washington State, Auburn. American Legion 'Doughboy Memorial' Post 138 color guard, Veterans Day Parade.

U.S Marines and Sailors attached to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receive the French Fourragere during a ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4th, 2022. France awarded the fourragere to the Marines and Sailors of the 6th Marine Regiments in 1918 for their heroism and bravery in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Château-Thierry during World War I. To this day, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments are the only Marine Corps units authorized to wear the fourragere.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Personnel at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May hold a remembrance ceremony for Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Munro at his statue on the parade field, Sept. 27, 2022.U.S. Coast Guard men and women carry out a wide variety of diverse missions every day. Protecting people and commerce on the sea, protecting the sea itself, and protecting the country from threats aboard. We focus on present-day operations and readiness and strive to be prepared for tomorrow, but certain times compel us, and all Americans, to reflect on our history and heritage. The 80th anniversary of Munros extraordinarily heroic actions at Guadalcanal is such a day.

Members of the color guard move July 14, 2022, during the Fort McCoy Garrison change-of-command ceremony at Fort McCoy, Wis. Col. Stephen T. Messenger received the garrison flag from Brenda McCullough, director of Installation Management Command-Readiness signifying Messenger as the new garrison commander. Messenger replaces Col. Michael D. Poss who became the garrison commander June 10, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in a virtual change-of-command ceremony. Poss moves on to serve in a position at the 88th Readiness Division also at Fort McCoy. Messenger arrives after serving in his prior assignment as the director of engineering and logistics, J4, Joint Task Force Civil Support, Fort Eustis, Va., which was on the front lines of the nations COVID response.

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Three Marines from the air station's security force company stand by for morning colors. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Marine Corps Base Quantico Band, based at MCB Quantico, Va., performs in front of a MV-22 Osprey at Voinovich Park in Cleveland, June 11, 2012, as part of Marine Week Cleveland scheduled from, June 11-17. The Marine Week showcases the Marine Corps' capabilities and community ties.

The Navy Band marches down Pennsylvania Avenue as a part of the Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Oklahoma National Guards 145th Army Band play 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)

Sailors stand at attention as the personal flag of Rear Adm. Phillip D. Smith is lowered at the conclusion of his retirement ceremony. Smith was the director of plans and policy, U.S. Central Command. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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