Military Leadership and Briefings

Photos showcase U.S. military leaders conducting briefings and ceremonies, highlighting interactions with personnel, discussions on service matters, and leadership transitions in a professional settin

Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 2024.

230110-N-TH560-0025 ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 10, 2023) - Force Master Chief Greg Carlson of Naval Surface Force Pacific answers a question during an enlisted roundtable at the Surface Navy Associations 35th National Symposium in Arlington, Va., Jan. 10. Top enlisted leaders from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard answered questions from audience members, in-person and virtual, regarding concerns affecting service members and their families; topics included pay and allowances, childcare support, and access to mental healthcare. The symposium brought together joint experts and decision-makers in the military, industry, and congress to discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security.

Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 2024.

Lt. Gen. Eric Fick speaks prior to transferring authorities and duties of the F-35 Joint Program Office via Dr. William A. LaPlante Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt during a semi-virtual Change of Leadership ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., on July 5, 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 operational since July of 2015, is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built.

U.S. Air Force Col. William H. Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 81st Mission Support Group Change of Command ceremony at the Bay Breeze Event Center on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 12, 2022. The ceremony is a symbol of command being exchanged from one commander to the next.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard met with business leaders for a luncheon in Chicago Nov. 21, 2022 to discuss the skills National Guard service members bring to the workforce and how the National Guard can continue to work with business to strengthen the economy moving forward.

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander, provides closing remarks during the POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 16, 2022. Established in 1979 and celebrated on the third Friday in September, POW/MIA Recognition Day honors those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Brazilian Ministry of Defense Curso de Política, Estratégia e Alta Administração do Exército (CPEAEx) Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2022. During the visit, the students were briefed by leadership and received a class by a college faculty, and toured the IADC Campus.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Brazilian Defense Ministrys Escola Superior de Defesa Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. During the visit the students were briefed by leadership and received an orientation class by a college faculty member.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul Loiselle, the assistant adjutant general-air, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, delivers his remarks during the 156th Wing change of command ceremony at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Dec. 10, 2022. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility from one officer to another and this ceremony was held during the December regularly scheduled drill.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, conducts a press briefing, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

Colonel Ian Gillis, 101st Air Refueling Wing Commander, meets with Senator Angus King's Congressional Delegation to discuss current events within the Maine Air National Guard. The visit was part of a multi-day trip to our nation's capitol that allowed our MAINEiacs to meet with state leaders to discuss topics involving the KC-46, recruiting, and KC-135 modifications.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Allen, Commander, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, provides his remarks during the change of command ceremony, Aug. 12, 2022, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. USAF Maj. Gen. John Wilcox relinquishes command of the AFIMSC Center to Maj. Gen. John Allen.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press conference at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2023.

Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Michael A. Grinston speaks competitors during the 2022 Best Squad Competition at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2022. The competition tests the squads proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team - ready to fight and win - while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, conducts a press briefing, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

Expedition 52 flight engineer Randy Bresnik of NASA answers a reporter's question during a crew press conference at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) as Expedition 52 flight engineers Paolo Nespoli of ESA, left, and Sergey Ryazanskiy of Roscosmos look on, Monday, July 10, 2017 in Star City, Russia.

General James Mattis, Commander, U.S. Central Command mingles with other regional delegates at the International Institute for Strategic Studies' Manama Dialogue in Manama, Bahrain, Dec. 3-5, 2010. Organized annually, the Manama Dialogue provides a forum for participants to exchange views on regional security challenges in the Gulf.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard met with business leaders for a luncheon to discuss the skills National Guard service members bring to the workforce and how the National Guard can continue to work with business to strengthen the economy moving forward.

Idaho National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak was the guest speaker for the commissioning ceremony.The Boise State University Spring 2022 Semester has come to an end for the Bronco Battalion. Several cadets received their commission on Friday, May 6, 2022 with family, friends and fellow cadets celebrating their achievement. In the closing moments of the academic year, plans were placed in motion for the semester to come. While some members of the Bronco Battalion will move on, others will step up to fill their vacant seats at the planning meetings every Friday morning following physical training. The lineage of the Bronco Battalion will continue.

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Col. Michael Brough, 374th Medical Group commander, delivers a speech during the 374th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2022. The assumption of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of responsibility from one officer to another.

2187:At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 41/42 Flight Engineer Barry Wilmore of NASA is introduced to the media Sept. 5 at a crew news conference. His crewmates, Soyuz Commander Alexander Samokutyaev of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos, 2nd from right) and Elena Serova of Roscosmos (far right) look on. The trio will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 26, Kazakh time, in their Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft for a 5 ½ month mission on the International Space Station. Serova will become the fourth Russian woman to fly in space and the first Russian woman to conduct a long duration mission on the station.NASA/Stephanie Stoll

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Michael J. McCord provide testimony at a Senate Armed Services Committee budget hearing, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., March 28, 2023.

Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Michael A. Grinston introduces the board panel during the 2022 Best Squad Competition at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2022. The competition tests the squads proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team - ready to fight and win - while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos.

Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Michael A. Grinston introduces the board panel during the 2022 Best Squad Competition at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2022. The competition tests the squads proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team - ready to fight and win - while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos.

Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Wilson, Army aviation branch command sergeant major, speaks during the 110th Aviation Brigade Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Fort Rucker, Alabama, December 14, 2022.

A new helicopter training landing pad at Muir Army Airfield is dedicated to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Ruffner and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jarett Yoder during a ceremony in the Aviation Maintenance Instruction Building here.The two pilots were killed April 9, 2013 when the AH-64 Apache helicopter they were flying crashed during a flight mission in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. They were serving on a combat deployment with Bravo Company, 1-104th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade during Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Frederick L. Hall, State Aviation Safety Officer for the District of Columbia Army National Guard, celebrates over 28 years of service with a retirement ceremony at the 260th Regional Training Institute, Fort Belvoir, Va., Jan. 5, 2024. Gordon joined the D.C. National Guard in 2008, after first enlisting in 1995 and serving as a Black Hawk crew chief. CW5 Hall also provided 13 years of active duty service.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Brandon Rodriguez, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, salutes Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Michael A. Grinston during a board while competing in the 2022 Best Squad Competition at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2022. The competition tests the squads proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team - ready to fight and win - while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley conduct a press conference at the conclusion of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 8, 2022. This is the the fifth such meeting of defense leaders from around the world since Russias unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, former 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks during the 6th ARW change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 29, 2022. While in command of the 6th ARW, Jonsson's leadership played a pivotal role in providing airlift support during Operation Allies Refuge in Afghanistan using KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to MacDill.

U.S. Army CW5 Timothy Shrewsbury gets promoted from chief warrant officer 4 to chief warrant officer 5 on Fort Drum, NY Jun 24, 2022. The U.S. Army rank of chief warrant officer 5 is called a "unicorn" rank because it is rarely seen in the Army.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder briefs the media in the Pentagon Briefing Room, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Col. Michael Ansay, the 75th Innovation Command Autonomy Portfolio Lead, speaks to the attendees of his joint retirement ceremony at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Sept. 10. In his civilian career, Ansay, who retired from the Reserve after 39 years of service, is the U.S. Navy's Head of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Branch at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, working with autonomous underwater vehicles.

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Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Jay Raymond speaks during 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.

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.

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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press conference at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2023.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Ward speaks with state legislators during Pennsylvania National Guard and Veterans Day at the state capitol.

U.S. Navy Adm. Bill Houston, director, Naval Reactors, speaks to the audience of the U.S. Navys Nuclear Power Training Unit - Charleston graduation ceremony aboard USS Yorktown (CV 10) at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Jan. 12, 2024. The Nuclear Power Training Unit is a technical school that trains officers, enlisted Sailors and civilians for shipboard nuclear power plant operation and maintenance of surface ships and submarines.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder address members of the press during a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 2022.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomes Brazilian General Sergio Negraes, Brazilian Armys Secretary of Finance and Economics to the IADC campus at Ft. Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 2022. During the visit General Novaes spoke to students and was inducted into the IADC Hall of Honor. Additionally, he participated in an office call with leadership, received a college briefing and took a tour of the campus.

U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Hanson, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander and the 911th Air Refueling Squadrons wing commander, gives opening remarks during the 911th ARSs assumption of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The squadron is the Air Force's very first active-duty squadron that is under the command of a reserve wing.

Col. Josh Bookout, commander of 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, welcomes family and guests to the Sgt. Gagalac Memorial Hall dedication ceremony, May 13, 2022. Gagalac was assigned to the Bronco Brigade when he was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom when a rocket propelled grenade hit his Humvee in Hawijah, Iraq, Sept. 9, 2007.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

WASHINGTON (Sept. 7, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith addresses attendees at the 2022 Senior Enlisted Leadership Mess Symposium, Sept. 7, 2022. The Leadership Mess is composed of command master chiefs (CMC) serving numbered fleets, operational forces, and various flag officer details. The annual symposium is an opportunity for senior enlisted leaders to see, solve, and share best practices while exchanging ideas and feedback to leadership in an effort to improve the Navy.

WASHINGTON (Sept. 7, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith addresses attendees at the 2022 Senior Enlisted Leadership Mess Symposium, Sept. 7, 2022. The Leadership Mess is composed of command master chiefs (CMC) serving numbered fleets, operational forces, and various flag officer details. The annual symposium is an opportunity for senior enlisted leaders to see, solve, and share best practices while exchanging ideas and feedback to leadership in an effort to improve the Navy.

Adm. Leon A. Edney, vice chief of naval operations, speaks at a Pentagon press conference called to release the findings of the Navy's official investigation into the April 19, 1989, explosion in Turret No. 2 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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U.S. Air Force Major Aaron J. Gadbois, Commander, 113th Maintenance Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard, speaks to attendees at a ceremony in which he formally assumed command of the squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 29th, 2022.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press conference at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2023.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley answer questions during a press conference at NATO headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 12, 2022. Austin hosted the sixth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group that brought together nearly 50 countries for continuing discussions on support to Ukraine in its war with Russia. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder briefs the media in the Pentagon Briefing Room, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2022.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Mexican dignitaries for a Mexican Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

Sgt. 1st Class Alex Auston Sr. (right), a human resources OC/T assigned to 1-357th Brigade Support Battalion, 189th Infantry Brigade, addresses attendees during his retirement ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center, Camp Murray, Washington April 21, 2022.

Army Major Gen. Garrett Yee receives a Defense Superior Service Medal, presented by Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner during his retirement ceremony at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia, April 28, 2022. Yee was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his superior meritorious service in a duty of significant responsibility” as assistant to the DISA director.

U.S. Air Force Col. Sigurd Lokensgard, former commander of the 129th Maintenance Group, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, speaks during his retirement ceremony, Aug. 6, 2022, at Moffett Air National Guard Base, California. Lokensgard is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate who retires with more than 30 years of service.

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BGEN Donald A. Streater, A-10 recovery effort commander, conducts a final briefing to assure the public that the missing Mark 82 bombs are not in the vicinity of Gold Dust Peak crash site and to state that the Air Force has ceased the search operation. Base: Eagle State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler speaks to members of the Young Presidents Organizations Pennsylvania Chapter during a Bosslift event supported by Pennsylvania Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at Fort Indiantown Gap on Sept. 19, 2022. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Brazilian Defense Ministrys Escola Superior de Defesa Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. During the visit the students were briefed by leadership and received an orientation class by a college faculty member.

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230110-N-TH560-0048 ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 10, 2023) - Force Master Chief Greg Carlson of Naval Surface Force Pacific and Personnel, Manpower, and Training Fleet Master Chief Delbert Terrell Jr. of Chief of Naval Personnel answer questions during an enlisted roundtable at the Surface Navy Associations 35th National Symposium in Arlington, Va., Jan. 10. Top enlisted leaders from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard answered questions from audience members, in-person and virtual, regarding concerns affecting service members and their families; topics included pay and allowances, childcare support, and access to mental healthcare. The symposium brought together joint experts and decision-makers in the military, industry, and congress to discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Randy A. George renders a hand salute at the Memorial Amphitheatre of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Feb. 13, 2024. Army

Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, commanding general of the 335th Signal Command (Theater), addresses key leaders and participants during the Army JROTC Cyber Kickoff Event.The Army JROTC Cyber Kickoff Celebration, taking place April 26-27, 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama, will introduce the inaugural class of cyber pilot schools. The Cyber Pilot Program, scheduled to launch at 11 high schools across the country, will address critical challenges for the Army and the nation by working to build and expand a diverse cyber workforce.The two-day event will allow educators and administrators to hear from professionals currently battling cyber threats, engage in hands-on activities from the curriculum, and spend time planning and sharing best practices with their peers.

220615-N-AS200-6422 POINT MUGU, Calif. (Jun. 15, 2022) - Capt. Robert Barr Kimnach III, commanding officer, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), foreground, presents a base brief during a meeting with Ms. Carmen Ramirez, Ventura County Supervisor for District 5, center, Jun. 15. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

U.S. Army Sgt. Timothy Brooks, assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve, is inspected by Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Daniel Hendrex, the Cmd. Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, during a board while competing in the 2022 Best Squad Competition at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2022. The competition tests the squads proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team - ready to fight and win - while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos.

WASHINGTON (March 1, 2016) Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr. delivers remarks during his Hall of Heroes induction ceremony Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Pentagon Auditorium. Byers was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for his actions during a hostage rescue operation in Afghanistan in December 2012.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Amadeus Gandy, a 354th Fighter Wing chaplain, delivers an invocation during an 18th Aggressor Squadron change of command ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 22, 2022. The change of command ceremony is deeply rooted in military tradition dating back to the 18th century. During this time, organizational flags were developed with color arrangements and symbols unique to each particular military unit.

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Royal Canadian Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Eric Kenny speaks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Jan. 24, 2024.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Mexican dignitaries for a Mexican Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

Commander of the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Maj. Manuel de Diego, addresses the audience during an Assumption of Command ceremony July 9, 2022 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. de Diego takes command of the 908 AMXS as the unit is preparing for a potential remission from a tactical C-130H Hercules mission to being the Air Force's Formal Training Unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter.

U.S. Navy Capt. Nicholas R. Russo, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe International commander, addresses the audience during the DCMA Wiesbaden change of command ceremony, July 28, 2022 at Wiesbaden, Germany. DCMA provides contract administration services for the Defense Department, other federal organizations and international partners, and is an essential part of the acquisition process from pre-award to sustainment.

Gen. Chance Saltzman makes remarks during his promotion ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 2, 2022. Saltzman will relieve Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Jay Raymond as the second CSO, the senior uniformed officer heading the Space Force.

Reportage: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army General Mark Milley provide testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee for a defense budget posture hearing, Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., March 4, 2020.

Gen. Craig R. McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, addresses the 131st National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 11, 2009. "The 21st century is going to be a tough one but the National Guard will be there, ready and resilient," McKinley said.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Gene Spicer speaks on behalf of sixteen fallen Soldiers that served in 24th Infantry Division and highlighted the relationships between his fellow veterans during the 24th IDs 74th Annual Reunion Memorial Ceremony at the Desert Storm Memorial on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 14, 2022. The last commander of 24th Infantry Division, Gen. Joseph DeFrancisco, cased the colors of the Victory Division for the final time in 1996, ending its stay on Fort Stewart after being activated on the installation in 1975.

Col. Barry Little, 341st Missile Wing Command Chief, speaks during the Air Force 75th Anniversary Ball Sept. 24, 2022, in Great Falls, Mont. The ball is a celebration of Air Force Birthday as well as an opportunity to experience some of the services time-honored traditions. In addition, the ball provides an opportunity for Airmen to reflect and commemorate those who served before.

Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks with Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), in the commanding officer's in-port cabin as the ship prepares to return to Naval Station Norfolk following an eight-month deployment, Jan. 17, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group was deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, listens to a brief during a station tour on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2022. Liszewski visited MCAS Futenma as his first tour of all MCIPAC installations after he assumed command. The tour included a brief about the historical location of the station, a visit to the flight line, and the Marines barracks.

Brig. Gen. Mohammad Hiyasat, commander of the Royal Jordanian Air Force, speaks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., June 30, 2022. Hiyasat and Brown discussed partnership between their services.

Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) Commanding Officer Major General Christopher Eubank visits the community in Sierra Vista Arizona to showcase the Army's commitment to transparency in communicating its technological advancements.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers, Adjutant General, California Military Department host GEN Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army, during Pande and his delegations visit at Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif., Feb. 16, 2024. The visit marks a significant stride in a collaborative efforts to deepen professional military education and trust, supporting each other's modernization through tech advancements and to conduct joint exercise, enhancing interoperability and readiness. Air National Guard

Inter-American Defense College Staff, Faculty and Students welcome dignitaries and sponsors during a Class 62's orientation on Sept. 28, 2022. The event provides the students a chance to meet with their representatives regarding the upcoming school year and the challenges of completing a demanding Master's Degree curriculum while living with their families in a new country.

WASHINGTON (June 4, 2013) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, left, and Vice Adm. Nanette M. DeRenzi, Judge Advocate General of the Navy, testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on military sexual assaults.

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The 2nd Space Operations Squadron 2 (SOPS) conducted its change of command ceremony at Schriever SFB, Colorado 6 July, 2022. During the ceremony, officiated by Space Delta 8 Commander, U.S. Space Force (USSF) Colonel Matthew Holston, outgoing USSF Lt Col Michael Schriever relinquished command of the squadron to USSF Lt Col Robert Wray. As the new commander, Wray now assumes the responsibility of overseeing the daily operations of a unit whose mission is to operate the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation, which provides global navigation, time transfer, and nuclear detonation detection.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder briefs the media in the Pentagon Briefing Room, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speaks at a memorial reception for Gen. Richard I. Neal, at St. Joseph's Church in Washington, D.C. on July 6, 2022. Gen. Neal, who served as the 26th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, passed away on June 17, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dustin Byrum, commanding officer, Headquarters Marine Air Group 31, speaks during an award ceremony for the Italian Delegation at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Nov. 29, 2022. Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 helped support the Italian Navy F-35B pilots and maintainers and assisted in the development of their organic F-35B training program that will be located at Amendola Air Base, Italy.

Army Sgt. Robert Buck (right) is being recognized for his accomplishments by Kentucky Representative Chris Freeland (left) for being the Kentucky Army National Guard's NCO of the Year at the House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (VMAPP) at the Kentucky Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky on Jan. 23, 2024. Buck is from Paducah, Kentucky and lives in Freelands district and was being recognized for his military and civilian accomplishments. (Kentucky National Guard

Expedition 60 flight engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA speaks during the State Commission meeting to approve the Soyuz launch of Expedition 60 to the International Space Station, Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Cosmonaut Hotel in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. Morgan, Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos, and Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) are scheduled to launch to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-13 spacecraft on Saturday, July 20.

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