Military Honors Ceremonies

Images depicting military personnel in formal attire conducting honors and ceremonies, showcasing solemnity and respect. Traditional uniforms and ceremonial rifles are featured.

Members of the 6th Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard present the colors during the 6th ARW change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2022. An Air Force color team consists of four personnel of similar height, including a bearer of the National Colors, a bearer for the Air Force Flag and two rifle guards.

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

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May personnel participate in the Cape May Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park Memorial Day Ceremony in Cape May, New Jersey, May 30, 2022. This Memorial Day, Adm. Karl Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, called on all members of the Coast Guard to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all American military personnel who died in the performance of their military duties, and to pay tribute to these heroes and to honor the family members they left behind.

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

Service members from all service branches participate in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2023. The wreath was laid by France Vice Chief of Defense Gen. Eric Autellet.

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May holds a Memorial Day ceremony, May 30, 2022, on base in Cape May, N.J. This Memorial Day, Adm. Karl Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, called on all members of the service to honor and remember our countrymen who were killed on the battlefield or died from related injuries or sickness as they fought to preserve the ideals of freedom and democracy. The Coast Guard will remember all United States Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Merchant Mariners who paid the ultimate sacrifice, who gave their last full measure of devotion fighting for our Nation and the family members they left behind.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May holds a Memorial Day ceremony, May 30, 2022, on base in Cape May, N.J. This Memorial Day, Adm. Karl Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, called on all members of the service to honor and remember our countrymen who were killed on the battlefield or died from related injuries or sickness as they fought to preserve the ideals of freedom and democracy. The Coast Guard will remember all United States Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Merchant Mariners who paid the ultimate sacrifice, who gave their last full measure of devotion fighting for our Nation and the family members they left behind.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

Members of the 6th Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard present the colors during the 6th ARW change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2022. An Air Force color team consists of four personnel of similar height, including a bearer of the National Colors, a bearer for the Air Force Flag and two rifle guards.

More than 600 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 24-25, 2022. Col. Chris Forrest, Chief, Research Programs, RSI, HQ USEUCOM, reviewed the ceremony.

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.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 18-19, 2023. Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and Commander of the Joint Force Headquarters- Department of Defense Information Network, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, reviewed the ceremony.

The first two Guardian flights to experience a Space Force ecosystem within Air Force Basic Military Training graduated at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on June 22-23, 2022. More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated, and Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, reviewed the ceremony.

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.

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.

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard support an Air Force Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 27, 2023. The wreath was laid by Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pana.

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U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May personnel hold a 9/11 remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony on base at the Enlisted Memorial in Cape May, N.J., Sept. 11, 2022, Today, around the Coast Guard and locally here at Training Center Cape May, we remembered the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives 21 years ago in terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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 Col. (ret.) Charles Vasiliadis in Section 7 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 9, 2023.Vasiliadis served in the Air Force for 30 years and was a highly decorated fighter pilot. A Vietnam veteran, he earned two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Purple Heart, and 30 Air Medals.Vasiliadis son, Douglas, received the flag from his fathers funeral service.

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.

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.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in the annual Acceptance Day Parade. During this event, cadets receive their fourth-class shoulder boards to recognize completing Basic Cadet Training (BCT) and to signify their acceptance into the Cadet Wing. The parade takes place on the Academys Stillman Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., August 5th, 2022.

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., Dec. 1, 2022.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 17-18, 2022. Maj. Gen. Michele C. Edmondson, Commander, Second Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, reviewed the ceremony.

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 5-6, 2022. Gen. Mike Minihan, Commander of Air Mobility Command, reviewed the ceremony.

The official party of the Air Force Institute of Technology graduation ceremony renders honors as the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors at the start of the event March 23, 2023, at the National Museum of the Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Retired Air Force Gen. Lester Lyles, center, was the guest speaker.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Marshall Brad Webb (front), Commander, Air Education and Training Command, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller (center) outgoing commander 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Russell Driggers (right), incoming commander 502nd JBSA-LAK and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Casy Boomershine (guideon), Command Chief, 502nd JBSA-LAK arrive at the 502nd ABW change of command ceremony, May 3, 2022, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 13-14, 2022. Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force Commander, reviewed the ceremony.

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard firing party members perform a 21-gun salute during the interment of fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor, Feb. 10, 2024 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas. Gaylor left his home in Indiana to enlist in the Air Force and then called San Antonio his post-military home for more than four decades. He is survived by his son, Kenny, and daughters Carol and Elaine. Air Force

The 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) hold a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy in Section 45 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 27, 2022. This ceremony is held yearly to commemorate President Kennedys contributions to the U.S. Army Special Forces, including authorizing the Green Beret as the official headgear for all U.S. Army Special Forces and his uncompromising support to the regiment.

Members of the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) stand in a file during the Oklahoma JROTC drill team championships held at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, April 16, 2022. The state championships involved volunteers from active duty services U.S. Navy and Air Force, as well as members of the Army National Guard and the 137th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during Air Force Week 2012 at South Street Seaport in New York City Aug. 21, 2012. The drill team gave several performances at various locations throughout NYC as part of Air Force Week.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, participate in the Field of Glory Flag Day Ceremony June 14, 2022, in Erwin, North Carolina.(U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Bove)

The United States Air Force Band and U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team line the Air Force Ceremonial Lawn during a performance for the U.S. Air Force Spring Tattoo Ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 3, 2022. The military Tattoo is an historic tradition held worldwide, showcasing the excellence and readiness of service members. The members of the Band and Honor Guard share a common mission of representing Air Force values and fostering community across the nation and with international allies.

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.

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.

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.

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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band conduct modified military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Collins in Section 51 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 30, 2023. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1952, Collins joined the Air Force and became a fighter pilot. In January 1954, Collins joined the 21st Fighter-Bomber Wing at George Air Force Base, Calif., where he learned to deliver nuclear weapons in his F-86 Sabre jet. From 1959 to 1963, he was a test pilot for the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. There, he tested performance, stability, and control characteristics of experimental Air Force fighter jets. During his career, he logged over 4,200 hours of flying time.In October 1963, Collins joined NASA as a member of the third group of NASA astronauts. During the Gemini 10 mission, Collins became the third U.S. astronaut to complete a

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 13-14, 2022. Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force Commander, reviewed the ceremony.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 17-18, 2022. Maj. Gen. Michele C. Edmondson, Commander, Second Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, reviewed the ceremony.

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 Col. (ret.) Charles Vasiliadis in Section 7 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 9, 2023.Vasiliadis served in the Air Force for 30 years and was a highly decorated fighter pilot. A Vietnam veteran, he earned two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Purple Heart, and 30 Air Medals.Vasiliadis son, Douglas, received the flag from his fathers funeral service.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Honor Guard prepare to present the colors during the 673d Air Base Wing change of command ceremony at JBER, Alaska, June 28, 2022. Change of commands are rooted in rich military history, dating back to the 18th Century. At that time, flags were developed with color arrangements and symbols unique to each unit, and served as a rallying point and reminder of allegiance to their leader during battle.

The 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) hold a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy in Section 45 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 27, 2022. This ceremony is held yearly to commemorate President Kennedys contributions to the U.S. Army Special Forces, including authorizing the Green Beret as the official headgear for all U.S. Army Special Forces and his uncompromising support to the regiment.

Vice President Cheney participates in memorial ceremonies for the September 11 attacks

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., Dec. 1, 2022.

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 322nd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 27-28, 2022. Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, reviewed the ceremony.

More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 331 Training Squadron graduated April 21, 2022, from Basic Military Training. Lt. Gen. Sam Barrett, the Director of Logistics, Joint Staff at the Pentagon, and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Morgan, 37th Training Wing command chief, reviewed the ceremony.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 13-14, 2022. Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force Commander, reviewed the ceremony.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Davis S. Nahom, center, receives the 11th Air Force colors from Gen. Ken Wilsbach during the 11th Air Force change of command ceremony at Hanger 20 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm turned over command to Lt. Gen. Davis S. Nahom as Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, and Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Commander, Pacific Air Forces, officiated before gathered family members, distinguished guests and military personnel.

CAPT. Theodore Seymour, Detail Commander, and the Hanscom Honor Guard secure the colors to be presented to LT. GEN. Charles E. Franklin on his retirement. Base: Hanscom Air Force Base State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in the annual Acceptance Day Parade. During this event, cadets receive their fourth-class shoulder boards to recognize completing Basic Cadet Training (BCT) and to signify their acceptance into the Cadet Wing. The parade takes place on the Academys Stillman Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., August 5th, 2022.

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.

U.S. service members with the Hickam Honor Guard present arms during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Sept. 16, 2022. The event is held every year on the third Friday of September, honoring prisoners of war and missing-in-action service members. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and our nation.

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard," participate in Army Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody retirement ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug. 15, 2012.

117th Air Refueling Wing Members participate in a 9/11 remembrance at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama, Sept. 11, 2022. Chaplain (Capt.) Eric Guiffreda led wing members in prayer. (US Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

Members of the Joint Ceremonial Honor Guard take part in the honor cordon as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomes South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 29, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

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

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 17-18, 2022. Maj. Gen. Michele C. Edmondson, Commander, Second Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, reviewed the ceremony.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman congratulates newly graduated Guardians after a basic military training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on June 23, 2022. The ceremony marked a milestone as the first BMT graduation to include all-Guardian flights, taught by Guardian military training instructors, using Space Force specific curriculum.

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The first two Guardian flights to experience a Space Force ecosystem within Air Force Basic Military Training graduated at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on June 22-23, 2022. More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated, and Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, reviewed the ceremony.

U.S. Air Force Academy -- Brigadier General Linell A. Letendre, Dean of the Faculty, leads her staff into Falcon stadium for the Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 25, 2022. Nine-hundred-seventy cadets crossed the stage to become the Air Force/Space Forces newest second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Armstrong)

Representatives of several Air Force wings that participated in the Allied invasion of France as U.S. Army, Air Force units hold their wings' colors during wreath-laying ceremony held at the Normandy American Ceremony on the 45th anniversary of the invasion. Country: France (FRA)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles CQ. Brown, Jr. welcomes Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, chief of staff of the Indonesian Air Force, during a full honors ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 19, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Cantu, right, 422d Security Forces Squadron flight member, shouts commands during a 9/11 retreat ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Sep. 9, 2022. Airmen and guests participated in the ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May personnel hold a 9/11 remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony on base at the Enlisted Memorial in Cape May, N.J., Sept. 11, 2022, Today, around the Coast Guard and locally here at Training Center Cape May, we remembered the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives 21 years ago in terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard support an Air Force Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 27, 2023. The wreath was laid by Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pana.

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The Air Force Honor Guard marches in a joint-service guard parade during a ceremony at the Pentagon. During the ceremony ADM James D. Watkins will be sworn in as the chief of naval operations and GEN Charles A. Gabriel will be sworn in as the U.S. Air Force chief of staff. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 322nd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 27-28, 2022. Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, reviewed the ceremony.

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.

United States Honor Guardsman from Bolling Air Force Base, DC are presenting the National Colors at the grave site of General Hap Arnold for the Wreath Laying Ceremony. Subject Operation/Series: U.S. AIR FORCE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor marches in a joint-service guard parade during a ceremony at the Pentagon. During the ceremony ADM James D. Watkins will be sworn in as the chief of naval operations and GEN Charles A. Gabriel will be sworn in as the U.S. Air Force chief of staff. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) 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.

Airmen salute the U.S. flag during the 3rd Wing change of command ceremony at Hangar 2 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis A. Simmons turned over command to Col. Kevin M. Jamieson as Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm, commander Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Region, Alaskan Command, and 11th Air Force, officiated before gathered family members, distinguished guests and military personnel.

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team perform during the 2022 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education & Development Symposium, in San Antonio, Aug. 17, 2022. The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team is the traveling performance and exhibition unit.

A District of Columbia Air National Guard color guard presents the U.S. and Air Force colors at an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md. April 29, 2022. U.S. Air Force Major Aaron J. Gadbois formally assumed command of the 113th Maintenance Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard, in the ceremony.

U.S Military at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington.

Soldiers, with the U.S. Army Drill Team, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), conduct a performance during the Meet Your Army event at Point State Park, Pittsburgh, Pa., May 4, 2019.

A tomb guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) walks the mat at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 28, 2022.

A 185th Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard member presents a U.S. flag to 185th Air Refueling Wing Commander Col. Sonya Morrison at the funeral of former 185thCommander Col. Warren G.Bud Nelson at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City on October 14, 2022. Nelson was the last World War II veteran to serve as commander of the Iowa Air National Guard unit when he retired in 1980, he passed away this week at the age of 97. U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot 185th ARW Wing PA

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 5-6, 2022. Gen. Mike Minihan, Commander of Air Mobility Command, reviewed the ceremony.

U.S. Airmen and recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross hold copies of their congressional record during a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2022. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, recognized 24 Airmen for their heroic actions during Operation Allies Refuge. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the U.S. armed forces for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform during Air Force Week 2012 in New York City, Aug. 19, 2012. The drill team conducted several performances throughout the city during Air Force Week.

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. Step off to Amazing Grace - POW/MIA Detail; TSgt Robert Soua, Detail Commander, 129th Security Forces, TSgt Rachel Velasco, SSgt Susan Avalos, SSgt Alex Cohen, SSgt Elias Gonzalez

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Cadets march towards Mitchell Hall for their noon meal formation on Feb. 05, 2024 at the U.S. Air Force Academys Terrazzo in Colorado Springs, Colo. This tradition dates back to the founding of the Academy and helps the Commandant assess the current state of discipline among the Cadet Wing. Air Force photo/Rayna Grace)

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 10-11, 2022. Brig. Gen. Brenda P. Cartier, Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony.

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DINOZE, France - Members of the United States Air Forces in Europe Band salute during the French national anthem at a Memorial Day ceremony at Épinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinoze, France, May 29, 2022. The band shared the parade grounds alongside the French Nouba Band, soldiers of the 1st Regiment de Tirailleurs, Ramstein Honor Guard, the French Red Cross, the Cadets de la Defense, flag bearers of French Veterans Associations and a rifle detail.

More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 331 Training Squadron graduated April 21, 2022, from Basic Military Training. Lt. Gen. Sam Barrett, the Director of Logistics, Joint Staff at the Pentagon, and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Morgan, 37th Training Wing command chief, reviewed the ceremony.

The Air Force Honor Guard marches down Pennsylvania Avenue in the Presidential Escort during the 1997 Presidential Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Master Chief Petty Officer Heath Jones relieves Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Vanderhaden as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MPCOCG) during a change of watch ceremony at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., May 19, 2022. The MCPOCG serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commandant of the Coast Guard for all matters involving the enlisted workforce.

A U.S. Marine Corps Series Commander with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, right, inspects a new Marine 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.

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment fire a 21-Gun Salute in honor of Pfc. Alyssa Cahoon Sept. 16 at the Main Post Chapel. Cahoon, assigned to Company B, collapsed during a training exercise and died five days later of a rare and completely undetectable heart abnormality,” according to a Facebook message from Cahoon’s mother, Susan Cahoon.

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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