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Military Honors Ceremonies

Images depicting various military ceremonies, promotions, and award presentations among high-ranking officials in formal attire, showcasing a respectful and proud atmosphere.

Army Brig. Gen. Jason Benson, the Assistant Division Commander - Maneuver of the Minnesota National Guards 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, is promoted during an event at the Minnesota State Capitol on January 13, 2024. The promotion comes as Benson and more than 500 fellow Red Bulls prepare for an upcoming deployment to the Middle-East later this year.We do not promote people to brigadier general because that of which they have already done, said Army Maj. Gen. Charles Kemper, 34th Infantry Division Commander. "We promote them based on the potential they have to lead.

Federal City Assumption of Command Ceremony. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

U.S. Army Col. Kevin D. McMahan retires from the Washington Army National Gaurd after 31 years of service on Camp Murray, Wash., Aug. 6, 2022. McMahan was the former commander of the the 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, 96th Troop Command, and the 10th Homeland Response Force.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Chiefs of Delegation and Alumni from 36, 41, 43, 46, 47, 49, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 for a 60th anniversary Celebration on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2022. During the celebration visitors participated in a campus tour, a Panel on Ethics and Strategic Leadership, a BBQ and an Alumni Recognition Ceremony, including the release of the 60th Anniversary Book Strengthening Strategic Leadership in the Americas.

Paratroopers assigned the 82nd Airborne Division Artillery Brigade are inducted into the Order of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillery soldiers, at the St. Barbara Day ball in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2022. The Order of Saint Barbara is an annual celebration to among the artillery branch personnel.

Capt. Brent C. Gaut, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), reads from George Washingtons personal letters, which were transcribed and displayed in the Washington Library at Mount Vernon, Virginia, Sept. 14, 2022. Recipients of the George Washington Spirit of Freedom and Sailor of the Quarter awards were invited to Mount Vernon for a tour of the residency. George Washington is undergoing refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipyard. RCOH is a multi-year project performed only once during a carriers 50-year service life that includes refueling the ships two nuclear reactors, as well as significant repairs, upgrades, and modernization.

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Maj. Gen. Robert D. Harter and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster pose for a photo following a recognition ceremony given by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster at the South Carolina State House, Wednesday.

General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker testify before Congress about the situation in Iraq

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Edward Parry, a construction officer assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), gives his wife, Hilary, flowers during his promotion ceremony on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Jan. 25, 2024. Parrys promotion is a testament to his performance and dedication to SETAF-AFs mission in Italy and Africa. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe.

220406-N-BL637-1419 WASHINGTON (Apr. 6, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday speaks to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, middle, and Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, left, during the Centennial of Carrier Aviation Reception at the U.S. Capitol. Gilday explained that for 100 years aircraft carriers have been the most survivable and versatile airfields in the world.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, passes the guidon to Col. Michael A. Freeman, incoming 628th Air Base Wing commander, signifying the change of command for the 628th ABW during a ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 15, 2022. Previously the 92nd Mission Support Group commander at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Freeman led over 1,200 personnel delivering the installation and mission support activities.

Admiral Craig S. Faller, Commander, U.S. Southern Command, participates in a signing ceremony for the CSL Lease Extension with U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, in San Salvador, El Salvador, July 21, 2019.

GEN. Dennis Reimer passing encased colors to Command SGT. MAJ. Roland Thibeault during the deactivation ceremony of Ft. Sheridan. Base: Fort Sheridan State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220420-A-BS696-2785CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.Col. Rick Allbritton, commander, Letterkenny Army Depot presents Christopher Groft, equipment specialist, with the Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal in recognition of being named LEADs General Schedule Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter during a virtual awards ceremony at the depot April 20.

U.S. Army Maj. Travis Clark salutes the casket of 2nd Lt. Eugene Shauvin during the funeral on July 23, 2022, in Spokane Washington. Shauvin is an Army Air Force pilot who went missing in action during WWII.

Science and Technology Acedemies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration (STARBASE), a Department of Defense youth program opens its first facility on Fort Drum, N.Y., Sep 16, 2022. STARBASE was created to expose youth to innovative hand-on activities in science, technology and mathematics within the aviation field.

Major S. Lee Meyer, USMC, Military Aide to the President, holds the Presidential Medal of Freedom that is to be presented by President Barack Obama to former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States Senator John Glenn, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington.

Lt. Col. Joseph Venghaus, Trial Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit, is promoted to the rank of colonel with the assistance of his Family during a joint promotion ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Courthouse in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 9, 2024. The couple met in college at Southwestern University, got married during law school in 2002, and have been serving in the Army together for 20 years. Army

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephan Bristow, a Company Commander with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, awards Marines the French Fourragere on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. The French Fourragere is exclusively awarded to Marines who served in the 5th and 6th Marine Regiment to commemorate past service members heroic actions that served in the two regiments during the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, shakes hands of 97th Training Squadron aircrew students at Altus Air Force Base (AAFB), Oklahoma, Aug. 25, 2022. Minihan saw multiple places on AAFB, each discussing current and future changes for the mobility Air Force.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the U.S. Air Force's Ramstein Air Base, Ramstein, Germany

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U.S. Air Force retired Gen. Carlton Everhart II, Air Mobility Commander, gives remarks during the Air Force Ball at Charleston Marriott, South Carolina, Sept. 10, 2022. This years ball was held in celebration of the Air Forces 75th birthday as an official military branch of service.

Event honoring the 186th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant, at the General Grant National Memorial, New York City, New York, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivering remarks and joining participating dignitaries incluiding U.S. Army Brigadier General Robert Caslen, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy; Adrian Benepe, New York City Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation; Maria Burks, Commissioner of the National Parks of New York Harbor; and Ulysses Grant Dietz, the great-great grandson of General Grant. Also on hand for the event, featuring a wreath-laying ceremony, were members of the U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets Honor Guard.

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The North Carolina National Guard rings in the New Year by hosting a promotion ceremony for its newest brigadier general at a ceremony at NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 2023. Charles W. Morrison, a 28-year NCNG veteran of two wartime deployments and numerous state active duty missions, will take those hard-earned skills and leadership lessons to the Pentagon as a Deputy Director with the Department of the Army. Here, Morrison has his new rank pinned to his uniform by his wife during the ceremony.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomed General Laerte de Souza Santos, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the Brazilian Armed Forces and other distinguished guests for a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2022. During the visit, the guests conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

President Barack H. Obama awards the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2013. Romesha received the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions during a daylong firefight in Afghanistan in October 2009.

NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 3, 2022) - U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Luckett met with Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Director for Student Excellence (DSE) Lois Rapp at the NBG Headquarters May 3. Also present during the meeting were DoDEA Pacific Chief of Instructional Leadership Development Dr. Christopher Marczak, DoDEA Pacific West District Superintendent Dr. Jacob Sherwood, and NBG Schools Community Superintendent Gail Wiley. Additionally, Sherwood received an introductionas the new Pacific West Superintendent. During the meeting, the group discussed the progress of the ongoing school year, estimated future enrollments, DoDEA's communication strategies, and future military construction projects. Rapp assumed the position of DSE, April 2016. As the DSE, a Senior Executive Service (SES) position, Rapp's primary responsibility is to provide organizational leadership in the areas of performance, accountability, leadership development, an

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Major-Brigadeiro do Ar Edson Fernando da Costa Guimaraes Outgoing Chief of Delegation of Brazil and General de Brigada Giovani Moretto Incoming Chief of Delegation of Brazil to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., July 18, 2022. During the visit, the guest conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus with.

(L) General (GEN) Gregory S. Martin, US Air Forces Europe (USAFE) Commander, presents GEN Michael Ryan, Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, with a scrap book showcasing USAFE, during an all hands call with GEN Ryan during his final visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape School at Fort Rucker present the remains of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Stephen A. Burch, a Vietnam veteran and former Army UH-1 "Huey" helicopter pilot, to his wife Linda in a small ceremony honoring Burch at a remote training site where he once served near Samson, Alabama, November 21, 2022.

CRYSTAL CITY, VA. (November 10, 2022) - Colonel Charles Tre Del Pizzo, the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) Service Deputy for the United States Marine Corps (USMC), cuts a cake in honor of the 247th birthday of the USMC during a cake-cutting ceremony joined by the Guest of Honor (and current Program Executive Director), Mr. Sean Burke, SES, USMC (Ret), middle, Lieutenant Colonel Tim Burchett, USMC, F-35B Class Desk Officer, back right, and numerous fellow/past Marines and JPO employees at the program headquarters in Crystal City, VA., Nov. 10, 2022. The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th-generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35, which has been o

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. As part of the Medal of Honor events taking place throughout Knoxville this week, several Medal of Honor recipients visited local high schools Wednesday, September 7th. They arrived on Sikorsky black hawk helicopters flown by the Army National Guard.Speaking with the students at Bearden High School were Major General Patrick H. Brady and Sergeant First Class Sammy L. Davis, who both served in the Army during the Vietnam War.After sharing their stories, MG Brady and Sgt. 1st Class Davis departed the school via black hawk.

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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Major-Brigadeiro do Ar Edson Fernando da Costa Guimaraes Outgoing Chief of Delegation of Brazil and General de Brigada Giovani Moretto Incoming Chief of Delegation of Brazil to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., July 18, 2022. During the visit, the guest conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus with.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas P. Payne, accompanied by his wife Alison Payne, is inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., July 6, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

120901-N-WL435-615 DUBLIN (Sep. 1, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus, left, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and Irish Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service Commodore Mark Mellett attend the Notre Dame versus Navy NCAA Emerald Isle Classic college football season opener. Notre Dame beat Navy 50-10.

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Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Jay Raymond presents his personal Space Force patch to Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Chua during the 2022 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2022.

The Indiana National Guard supported the 152nd Crown Hill Memorial Service, May 30, 2022 at the Crown Hill Cemetary in Indianapolis, Ind. The ceremony included keynote speaker, retired Marine Cpl. Josh Blieill, a joint-service color guard, the 38th Infantry Division band, a wreath laying ceremony and a 21-gun Howitzer cannon salute.

Pensacola, FL - NIOC Pensacola held its monthly Awards Ceremony on 15 February 2024.

Rear Adm. Peter Stamatopoulos (fourth from right), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) commander, signs a visitor log aboard Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales moored in Scotland, U.K. October 18, 2022. Stamatopoulos conducted a site visit at nearby Defense Munitions Crombie, Scotland, during which he showcased NAVSUP's and the Supply community's critical role in supporting U.S. Navy readiness and strategic goals in the region.

Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Rose Gottemoeller meets with a group of visiting senior military officers from China, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on June 16, 2011.

Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Mariangela Zappia (second to left); Italian Defense Attaché Maj. Gen. Maurizio Cantiello (left); and others speak with Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Internal Affairs Maj. Gen. Julian C. Cheater (right) in the Memorial Amphitheater Display Room at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 28, 2023. All were at ANC for a Public Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Air Force. The event included a flyover of four T6 aircrafts.

The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel Hokanson and the Adjutant General of Indiana, Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, and other distinguished visitors attended the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind., May 29, 2022. The Indiana National Guard along with other service branches supported the Indianapolis 500 pre-race ceremonies.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Wissler awards Col. Amy Ebitzs children with Letters of Appreciation, during her retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 7, 2022. Ebitz retired after 27 years of service in the Marine Corps and served her final tour as the Assistant Chief of Staff for the 2d MEB G-3.

502nd Air Base Wing held an honorary commanders hail and farewell ceremony, March 31, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This program promotes mission partner relationships between Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing and community leaders throughout the city of San Antonio and surrounding areas.

U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, command sergeant major, 88th Readiness Division, left, and Division commander Maj. Gen. Matthew Baker pose for a fan on pit road during the Hollywood Casino 400 presented by Barstool Sportsbook at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 11, 2022. The speedway hosted a military appreciation day and honored 9/11.

Sen. Kevin Cramer, left, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger Towberman, Spc. 3 Tyler Evangelista, and Rep. Doug Lamborn cut the cake during the U.S. Space Forces 3rd birthday celebration at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2022. The birthday officially falls on Dec. 20.

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Minnesota Army National Guard's Maj. Andy Ebert stands with his parents, retired Lt. Col. John Ebert and Linda during a reception at the Hangar at Camp Ripley near Little Falls, Minnesota, Oct. 2, 2022. John and nine other past Minnesota National Guard service members were honored for their service during the annual Court of Honor induction program ceremony today. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

Maj. Gen. David Hodne, commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, gives an opening speech during the 81st Cinch Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Military Night, July 13, 2022, at the Norris-Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Id like to thank the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Foundation for your steadfast and loyal support to Fort Carson and our entire military here in the Pikes Peak region, Hodne said.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta presents former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha with the Medal of Honor Flag at the Pentagon, Feb. 11, 2013. (DoD

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aiden Morey, a rifleman with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division and an Arizona native, shakes hands with the Estonian Ambassador to the United States Mr. Kristian Prikk during an award ceremony in Washington D.C., Feb. 23, 2024. The Marines were awarded with the Estonian Rescue Board Lifesaving Medal from the Estonian Ambassador to the United States for heroic actions by rendering medical assistance to an injured Estonian civilian. Marine Corps

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From left: Lt. Col Kelly Bell; Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army (sitting); Maj. Sam Winkler; and Staff Sgt. Nicole Pierce pose at the signing of the Parenthood, Pregnancy and Postpartum Army directive at the Pentagon on April 19, 2022. The directive, published on April 21, 2022, announces 12 pivotal changes to pregnancy and childbirth policy in the Army. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Tae Harrison)

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Undersecretary of the Army James R. Ambrose presents the Legion of Merit to LCOL Wilson R. Rutherford, during the ceremony at the Pentagon. Attending the ceremony are LCOL Rutherford's wife, Carolyn, his daughter Megan and his son Troy. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Adjutant General for Montana, Major General Pete Hronek, administers the oath of office to newly promoted Brigadier General Renea Dorvall at a promotion ceremony held in the Helena Armed Forces Reserve Center auditorium on Jan. 6, 2023.

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 17, 2023) -- Capt. Tamara Graham, director of force requirements, Commander, Naval Air Forces, speaks to attendess during a reception commemorating the partnership between the U.S. and Japan during Operation Tomodachi at the residence of the Consul General of Japan, Jan. 17. Operation Tomodachi was a U.S. Armed Forces humanitarian assistance operation involving 24 ships, 140 aircraft and more than 15,000 Sailors and Marines, supporting Japan in disaster relief following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

The U.S. Marines' Hymn is displayed during the U.S. State Department's celebration in honor of the U.S. Marines' 243rd birthday on Nov 1, 2018.

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