Military Honors and Ceremonies

Photos show military personnel, including Marines and soldiers, in formal attire during ceremonial events, highlighting respect and tribute in military traditions.

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team perform during the Military District of Washington's "Twilight Tattoo" at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The "Twilight Tattoo" tells the history and story of the U.S. Army through the eyes of those who have served and their families. and was hosted by Andonie. The show was hosted by Maj. Gen. John Andonie, deputy director of the Army National Guard.

SASEBO, Japan (April 23, 2012) Chief petty officers assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) stand in ranks during the hull swap ceremony between Essex and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dreyson Owens, military police officer, Sgt. Kevin Valentia, color sergeant, Cpl. Rigel Forman, air traffic controller, and Lance Cpl. Dariel Diazgil, air traffic controller tower, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, stand at parade rest during the Fourth Avenue Junior High School 8th grade promotion ceremony in Yuma, Arizona, May 24, 2022. This event provided an opportunity for the H&HS Color Guard to continue to give back support to the local community by performing at the promotion ceremony.

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

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 U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brendan ODonnell in Section 83 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 14, 2022.ODonnell entered the Marine Corps in October of 1950 and fought in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. By early April 1951, ODonnell had become a platoon leader in Company D, 2nd Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment, supporting the Armys 1st Cavalry Division. His platoon was fighting to the Kansas Line, along the 38th parallel the dividing line between North and South Korea. On April 10, 1951, ODonnells platoon spearheaded a company-sized attack on an enemy ridgeline, killing 27, wounding 35 and capturing seven. As enemy fire rained in from the adjacent hills, he constantly exposed himself while setting up a defensive position. Mortars t

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) support an Army Full Honors Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 23, 2022. The wreath was laid by Gen. Pierre Schill, chief of staff, French Army.

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team perform during the Military District of Washington's "Twilight Tattoo" at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The "Twilight Tattoo" tells the history and story of the U.S. Army through the eyes of those who have served and their families. and was hosted by Andonie. The show was hosted by Maj. Gen. John Andonie, deputy director of the Army National Guard.

Honolulu, Hawaii. Crew Members Of The Uss Frederick Lst-1184 Stand At Attention During The Decommissioning Ceremony Held In Pearl Harbor.

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, perform for an audience during a Friday Evening Parade, at MBW, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (USMC Ret) and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (USMC Ret).

060615-N-0696M-055. Complete Scene Caption: US Military personnel, who serve as the Pentagon Joint Service Honor Guard, present the Colors at the beginning of the ground breaking ceremony that marks the start of the construction of the Memorial that will honor the 184 lives lost when terrorists hijackers caused American Airlines Flight 77 to crash into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Each of the 184 memorial units at the Memorial will consist of a cantilevered bench placed over reflecting pool. 59 memorial units, representing the Pentagon employees who died, will face one direction and the other 125 memorial units, representing the 125 who died onboard Flight 77, will face the other direction. Finally, 80 Paperbark Trees will be planted throughout the 1.93-acre site to provide shade and areas for quiet personal reflection. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with The Basic School sword detail, march forward during The Basic School Golf companys birthday ball in honor of the 247th Marine Corps Birthday at the Hawkins Room on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 19, 2022. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present.

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 U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brendan ODonnell in Section 83 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 14, 2022.ODonnell entered the Marine Corps in October of 1950 and fought in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. By early April 1951, ODonnell had become a platoon leader in Company D, 2nd Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment, supporting the Armys 1st Cavalry Division. His platoon was fighting to the Kansas Line, along the 38th parallel the dividing line between North and South Korea. On April 10, 1951, ODonnells platoon spearheaded a company-sized attack on an enemy ridgeline, killing 27, wounding 35 and capturing seven. As enemy fire rained in from the adjacent hills, he constantly exposed himself while setting up a defensive position. Mortars t

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), participate in a Joint Armed Forces Color Guard during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., Feb. 12th, 2024. Laying the wreath in honor of President Lincoln's birthday is Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region. Army

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Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon fire three shots during the playing of Taps in honor of the fallen service members from Americas wars at the Marine Corps War Memorial Aug. 3. The nights guest of honor was Medal of Honor recipient retired Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day. Day has served in three different military services, including the Marine Corps, during three different wars and is Americas most decorated living military officer. During his time as an Air Force pilot in Vietnam, Day was captured by North Vietnam forces. During his captivity he escaped, becoming the only prisoner of war to do so, but after two weeks of evasion, he was recaptured by Viet Cong forces. He was finally released in 1975.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. David Cox, assistant drum major, The Commandants Own U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, conducts a performance at the Bull of The Dessert Strongman Competition at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 17, 2024. In an effort to strengthen relations with the local Yuma community, MCAS Yuma held the 7th annual Bull of The Dessert Strongman Competition. (Marine Corps

Service members from the U.S. Navy Honor Guard participate in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 13, 2023. The wreath was laid by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

The (USMC) Sillent Drill Team, from Marine Brks Washington DC, preformes for the Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The State and Territorial Cordon prepares to march outside of the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 30, 2022. This was part of the 154th National Memorial Day Observance.

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Mrs. Susan Pompeo attend the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019.

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

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The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard for Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego march in formation during a birthday ball ceremony in San Diego, Nov. 5, 2022. The Marine Corps birthday ball was held in traditional celebration of the founding of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

U.S. Marines take part in a rifle salute during the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial Dedication Ceremony on The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 8, 2022. The memorial was created to recognize those Marine Corps lieutenants who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, the Marine Corps, and their fellow Marines.

Senior leaders with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participate in a commemoration of the Battle of Camarón with French forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) at the French Base Djibouti April 28, 2022. The Bataille de Camerone which occurred over ten hours on April 30, 1863 between the Foreign Legion of the French army and the Mexican army, is regarded as a defining moment in the Foreign Legion's history. Members of the CJTF HOA regularly train with and work alongside allies, partners, and government organizations to achieve a unified effort to improve safety, security and prosperity in East Africa.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 2, 2018) Navy Body Bearers move the casket of the late Sen. John McCain from his processional hearse to the United States Naval Academy Chapel, Sept. 2, 2018. John Sidney McCain, III graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958. He was a pilot in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1981. From 1967 to 1973 he was a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He received numerous awards, including the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Barracks Marines with Alpha Company, execute eyes right during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (USMC Ret) and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (USMC Ret).

U.S. Military Members from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, U.S.Army Garrison Italy, Aviano Air Base, Camp Darby Military Community and Military Vaterans honored their comrades who lost their life for our freedom, at Florence Memorial Cemetery, Italy, May 30, 2022. Consul General of the United States in Florence, Ragini Gupta read the Presidential Proclamation to open the commemoration ceremony. Guests of honor were the United States Ambassador for the Holy See Joseph Donnelly, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander, and the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Deputy Commanding General, Major Gen. Andrew Rohling, and the Italian Deputy Minister of Defense, Honorable Stefania Pucciarelli.

Members of the joint honor cordon carry weapons at port arms as they get ready at the U.S. Capitol for the 56th Presidential Inauguration to begin in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2009. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform are providing military ceremonial support to the presidential inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington's 1789 inauguration.

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field.

220715-N-VP266-1078 WASHINGTON (July 15, 2022) -- Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, present arms during the national anthem at a change of command ceremony at Washington Navy Yards Leutze Park, July 15, 2022. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Alex McMahon relieved Cmdr. Dave Tickle, becoming the commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard.

Honor Guard members Airman 1st Class Tamika Allen (left) and Airman 1stClass Mikah McNeal post the colors at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sept. 9,2022, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The Sept. 11, 2001, attacks were one ofthe darkest days in U.S. history, with nearly 3,000 people killed.

19th ESC Commander, Brig Gen. Frederick Crist (left) and 19th ESC Senior Enlisted Advisor Command Sgt. maj. Chad Peters salute during a ceremony at the Hill 303 Memorial, Waegwan, Republic of Korea, Oct 30, 2022.

A Marine Forces Reserve color guard pose for a photo during a remembrance ceremony for the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2022. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941, and to thank the service members who fought bravely during WWII.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Sept. 09, 2022) Sailors attend a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. on Sept. 09, 2022. Naval Station Mayport is one of three major Navy installations in the Jacksonville, Fla. area and home to the Navy's 4th Fleet.

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The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs for spectators at Fleet Week New York 2022 at Lincoln Park, New Jersey, May 26, 2022. Fleet Week New York has been held nearly every year since 1984 to celebrate the nations maritime services and highlight their innovative capabilities, while providing an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding tristate area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey Kenney 6th Marine Regiment commanding officer speaks with Marines after a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War.

U.S. Marine participants in the Marine Forces Reserve Diversity AIMED Officer Program (DAOP), attend a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug 19, 2022. DAOP provides enlisted Marines with the opportunity to see the process of commissioning in the Marine Corps firsthand so that they can make informed decisions on a potential career as an Officer.

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WILMINGTON, Del. (April 2, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday conducts an impromptu reenlistment ceremony for Sailors assigned to USS Delaware (SSN 791) following a commissioning commemoration ceremony in Wilmington, Delaware, April 2, 2022. The submarine participated in a week-long commemoration of events in honor of the boats commissioning ceremony that took place administratively in April 2020 due to COVID restrictions at the time. Delaware, the seventh U.S Navy ship and first submarine named after the first U.S. state of Delaware, is a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the submarine force: anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, delivery of special operations forces, strike warfare, irregular warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and mine warfare.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, salutes while the national anthem plays during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, salutes while the national anthem plays during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.

Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard attend the funeral for Spc. Joseph Nelk, a soldier assigned to Alpha Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, Fairport, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2017. Nelk passed away while deployed to the Ukraine as part of the 7th Army Training Command's Joint Multinational Training Group.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram engage in a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

A member of the U.S. Navy Honor Guard salutes as taps is played during interment services for former astronaut Alan Bean, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Selected as an astronaut in 1963, Bean flew in space twice, becoming the fourth human to walk on the Moon on Nov. 19, 1969 and spent 59 days in space as commander of the second Skylab mission in 1973.

An Army Color Guard is shown May 10, 2022, during a special signing ceremony for a memorandum/agreement between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy in Black River Falls, Wis. The ceremony was held at the Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Office Building on the east side of Black River Falls and included Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss and Command Sgt. Maj. Raquel DiDomenico, garrison command sergeant major, and Ho-Chunk Nation Chief Clayton Winneshiek and Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle. This memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy represents Fort McCoys assumption of the U.S. Armys legal responsibility under multiple federal laws and presidential executive orders to protect natural, historic, and sacred places with traditional religious and cultural importance to all Native American peoples, but especially those of the Ho Chunk Nation, on whos aboriginal territory the Fort McCoy military installation is now located.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Keith A. Parrella, commanding officer, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) relinquishes command to Col. Kelly Frushour, oncoming commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at the MCESG headquarters on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 24, 2022. The mission of MCESG is to screen, train, assign, and ensure operational readiness, administration, logistical support and discipline of Marines for duty as Marine Security Guards (MSGs). MSGs provide support to U.S. diplomatic missions in support of the Department of State and the protection of personnel, classified material, and U.S. property.

220606-N-DD308-1263 WASHINGTON (June 06, 2022) -- Chief of Navy Reserve, Commander Navy Reserve Force Vice Adm. John Mustin, joined by Rear Adm. Michael Steffen, Commandant, Naval District Washington, salutes a wreath in honor of the Americans who fought at the Battle of Midway. June 2022 marks the 80th anniversary of the significant multi-day battle between American and Japanese naval forces that set the stage for the Allied victory over Japan in World War II.

Usa, Virginia, Arlington. Iwo Jima Memorial, Sunset Parade which consists of a performance of 'The Commandant's Own' Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard.

110808-N-XP477-004ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Aug. 8, 2011) Plebes in the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2015 practice for platoon drill competition during the sixth week of Plebe Summer. Plebe Summer is a 6-week training regimen intended to develop the 4th class midshipmen physically and mentally with various academic, athletic, and technical challenges.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, fold an American Flag in honor of Medal of Honor Recipient Pfc. Robert E. Simanek (retired), at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan Aug. 21, 2022. Simanek enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 and was deployed to Korea in 1952. At the age of 22 he jumped on a live grenade to save his fellow Marines and lived to tell the story. In October of 1953 Simanek was awarded the medal of honor by President Dwight D Eisenhower.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jack S. Spackman, a native of Clermont, Florida, with Platoon 1066, graduates as the honor graduate for Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. Spackman earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits in his company during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.

The Indiana National Guard's ceremonial unit helps bring a fallen hero home during an honorable transfer in Indianapolis, Ind., April 5, 2022. An honorable transfer is a tradition that displays honor, dignity and respect during the return of a fallen service member.

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U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), salute the U.S. flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, as part of Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

Multi-service (Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps) color guard stands "at ease" for the assumption of command of the 35th Flying Training Squadron, Reese AFB, Texas by U.S. Navy Commander John B. Hollyer. It is believed to be the first time in history that a naval officer has assumed command of an Air Force flying unit. Base: Reese Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Clemson University Army ROTC cadet Michael Keller, a senior from Triangle, VA studying electrical engineering and the company warrant officer in charge of training for Clemsons Pershing Rifles honor guard, prepares the Pershing Rifles to lead the parade into Memorial Stadium before the Clemson Tigers annual Military Appreciation Game, Nov. 12, 2022. Special events throughout the game honored veterans, current service members, gold star families, prisoners of war, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Clemson ROTC cadets, as usual, played a central role in every event. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Corporal Blake A. Behrens, number two rifle inspector, Silent Drill Platoon, marches down the long line at the pre-race ceremony during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 28, 2022. Over the weekend NASCAR honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families.

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A firing party from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) fires 3-rifle volleys during military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brendan ODonnell in Section 83 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 14, 2022.ODonnell entered the Marine Corps in October of 1950 and fought in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. By early April 1951, ODonnell had become a platoon leader in Company D, 2nd Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment, supporting the Armys 1st Cavalry Division, fighting to the Kansas Line. His platoon was fighting to the Kansas Line, along the 38th parallel the dividing line between North and South Korea. On April 10, 1951, ODonnells platoon spearheaded a company-sized attack on an enemy ridgeline, killing 27, wounding 35 and capturing seven. As enemy fire rained in from the adjacent hills, he constantly exposed himself while setting up a defensive position. Mortars then pounded ODonnells position, wounding some of his men an

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participate in an Army Honor Wreath Ceremony for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., July 19, 2022. Chief David Huchler participated in the wreath-laying hosted by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, salutes while the national anthem plays during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chase Light, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps funeral detail, folds the U.S. flag during a funeral ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (NMCP), Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan. 16, 2024. In 1946, as part of the post-war efforts to recover missing soldiers, the 604th Quartermaster Graves Registration Company centralized all of the possible remains found in Tarawa at Lone Palm Cemetery for later repatriation. The 94 sets of possible remains that were recovered but could not be identified were buried as unknowns at the NMCP in Honolulu. In July 2021, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) disinterred the grave and sent the remains to the DPAA laboratory for forensic analysis. The laboratory analysis and the totality of the circumstantial evidence available established the remains as those of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Eugene P. Miller.

President Barack Obama walks underneath a stanchion so he could pose for a photo with U.S. Marines at the U.S. embassy in Moscow, Russia, July 6, 2009.

Homecoming Parade Honor Guard, West Point Military Academy, West Point, New York

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy cadets stand in formation during the Founders Day Parade at Stillman Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 8, 2023.

Members of Fort Huachucas Color Guard opened this years ceremony by presenting the colors.

Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, greets Sgt. Cameron Williams, Color Sergeant, Marine Barracks Washington, during a Friday Evening Parade at MBW, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (USMC Ret) and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (USMC Ret).

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 27. 2022) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship (LHD 5) Sailors lay the remains of a deceased service member to rest during a burial-at-sea ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Aug. 27, 2022. Bataan is underway conducting an Afloat Training Group engineering inspection as part of the basic phase training cycle.

U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guards funeral honors team support the memorial service and burial of Pfc. Donald M. Born whose remains were recently identified and given a proper burial after going missing in action during the Korean War in 1950.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at halftime during the Toms River North vs. Toms River South Great American Rivalry Series football game in Toms River, New Jersey, Sept. 30, 2022. The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is a 24-man rifle platoon that performs a unique precision drill exhibition.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at halftime during the Toms River North vs. Toms River South Great American Rivalry Series football game in Toms River, New Jersey, Sept. 30, 2022. The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is a 24-man rifle platoon that performs a unique precision drill exhibition.

Service members conduct a reenlistment and promotion ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, New York, May 27, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marines of Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force New York engage in special events throughout New York City and the tristate area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation, and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings together more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Lucio Beltran Jr., a native of Gonzales, Louisiana, graduates as the honor graduate for Platoon 2052, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 12, 2022. Beltran earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits in his platoon during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.

U.S. Soldiers with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", perform the U.S. Army's largest community outreach program, Spirit of America, at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26, 2014.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas Kulisz, right, the commanding officer of 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Col. Brian Rideout, the guest-of-honor, stand at attention during a Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, Nov. 1, 2022. The Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony is an annual celebration of Marine Corps history and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Sgt. Alize Sotelo)

Tomb guards from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (the Old Guard) perform the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 19, 2022.

Marines stand in formation during the change of command ceremony. CAPT Donald Richmond is assuming command of Naval Air Station, Alameda, from CAPT Norman Campbell. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York Color Guard present the colors at the Coast Guard Art Program reception at the Salmagundi Club in New York City on July 7, 2022. The ceremony marked the 41st anniversary of the COGAP and featured 38 works from 27 artists from around the country.

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the annual NightBEAT event at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, July 31, 2022. The Marines competed against rival drum and bugle corps for the title, and performed for audiences throughout the day.

Members of the Joint Honor Guard take part in the honor cordon as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace for talks at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jmari T. Mellerson, a native of Summerton, South Carolina, graduates as the honor graduate for Platoon 2088, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Dec. 9, 2022. Mellerson earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits in his platoon during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.

Sentinels from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) perform the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2022.

Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

The Honor Guard parades the colors during the Military Womens Memorial 25th Anniversary Ceremony at the Military Womens Memorial in Arlington, Va., Oct. 15, 2022.

Graduates of the Brigadier General Select Orientation Course receive honors for the first time during the BGSOC Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 15, 2022. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger.

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Lance Cpl. Vincent Hill, Marine Barracks Washington, renders a salute to guests 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.

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Junior ROTC cadets participate in the color guard portion of the Feb. 17, 2024, Alaska statewide drill competition at Anchorage's Service High School. Alaska National Guard members volunteered as drill judges with their active duty counterparts. (Alaska Air National Guard

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) participate in a retirement ceremony honoring Master Gunnery Sergeant Pantaleon M. Garcia IV, Operations Chief for Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 2, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 10, 2022. Garcia enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1995 and served 27 years of honorable and faithful service to the Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs for spectators at Fleet Week New York 2022 at Lincoln Park, New Jersey, May 26, 2022. Fleet Week New York has been held nearly every year since 1984 to celebrate the nations maritime services and highlight their innovative capabilities, while providing an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding tristate area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade color guard stand by before a ball ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps' 247th Birthday at the Smedley D. Butler Officer's Club aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2022. This is the first time that Task Force 76/3 celebrated the Marine Corps' birthday alongside the Sailors of 7th Fleet to build camaraderie within the unit.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gregory A. Grayson, the battalion commander of 1st Recruit Training Battalion, right, inspects a new Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the Battalion Commanders Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 14, 2022. In addition to uniform wear and fit, each new Marine was evaluated on their self-discipline, military bearing, esprit de corps, and knowledge of general military subjects.

NEW YORK (Nov. 11, 2015) Sailors hold the national ensign as they march during the NYC Veterans Day Parade.

Inaugural Parade, the USMC marching unit, Company B, marches proudly down Pennsylvania Ave. for President Clinton's inaugural day celebration. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the pre-race ceremony during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 28, 2022. Over the weekend NASCAR honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families.

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