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Military Leadership Briefings

Images of military leaders briefing and engaging with community and senior officials. Settings include bases with soldiers in uniform, highlighting operational discussions and collaborations.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chris Johnston, 48th Rescue Squadron superintendent, and Staff Sgt. Royce Alcocer, 48th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, brief honorary commanders at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 14, 2022. Honorary commanders participated in an immersion tour of the 563rd Rescue Group.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chris Johnston, 48th Rescue Squadron superintendent, and Staff Sgt. Royce Alcocer, 48th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, brief honorary commanders at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 14, 2022. Honorary commanders participated in an immersion tour of the 563rd Rescue Group.
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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Samuel Paparo and Officer in Charge of Construction Pearl Harbor Capt. Stephen Padhi pose with the contractor crew responsible for the construction of Dry Dock 5 at the Anchoring Ceremony. The ceremony celebrated an early construction milestone, marking the installation of piles that will anchor the foundational footprint of Dry Dock 5 at PHNSY & IMF. This is the first graving dock built in Pearl Harbor since 1943 and the highest-value single construction project in the history of the Navy. The new dry dock will enhance PHNSY & IMFs mission to repair, maintain, and modernize Navy fast-attack submarines and surface ships, keeping them Fit to Fight. U.S. Navy
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd Air Force commander, volunteered at Villa Winzig, a local kindergarten in Kaiserslautern, Germany, to read books for an 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation Office grassroots community outreach program, Oct. 13, 2022. The 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation Office grassroots community outreach program hosts volunteers on a monthly basis. Any active duty service member, civilians and dependents from Ramstein are able to volunteer.
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WASHINGTON (August 8, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, center left, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Director Sam Cox, Yeoman 2nd Class Lynnett Evans, and Kenneth Terry, Vice President and Operations Manager at Grunley Construction Company, cut a ribbon during a ceremony showcasing NHHCs newest conservation and preservation site. The new state-of-the-art Naval History and Research Center (NHRC) will house NHHCs Navy Art Collection and Underwater Archeology Branch (UAB) of the Collection Management Division and Histories and Archives Division, including the Navy Library and Archives Branch.
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On Monday, May 2, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander Col. Kimberly Peeples joined Louisville District staff to visit the site of a Section 408 project in Newport, KY.
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020517-A-4885C-008. Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM
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U.S. Marine Col. Mark Schnakenberg, the regional officer in charge of Legal Services Section Support West, Legal Services Support Team, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Damian Richard, the legal assistance regional director with LSSS-West, and Col. Daniel Whitley, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCB Camp Pendleton, stand in front of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance center on Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2022. This year, the tax center was relocated to Building 22196. Tax services are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis to active-duty service members, dependents and veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia)
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050106-F-8767G-002. Base: Schriever Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Ambassador to Poland Brzezinski, Polish Minister of National Defense Błaszczak and Poland Provided Infrastructure Program Manager U.S. Army Col. Eric McFadden speak following the groundbreaking ceremony for the Munitions Storage Area being constructed in Powidz, Poland June 2, 2022. The ceremony marked the beginning of the Poland Provided Infrastructure program, which provides a mechanism for sharing the costs for U.S. forces in Poland. Infrastructure projects are funded by Poland and are designed and constructed to meet U.S. requirements for use by U.S. forces operating in Poland. For its part, the U.S. will continue to bear the costs of training, equipping, deploying and employment of U.S. forces in the country.
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Leaders from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, Air Mobility Command and Army and Air Force Exchange Service cut a ribbon at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. The area was designated a no hat, no salute area for the grand opening.
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Capt. David Adams, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Sasebo Fleet and Family Support Center staff pose for a photo during a proclamation signing for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Month of the Military Child, and Child Abuse Prevention Month at CFAS April 1, 2022. For more than 75 years, CFAS has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services to empower forward-deployed U.S. and Allied Forces while providing superior support to their families and the community.
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FORT CARSON, Colo. Maj. Gen. David M. Hodne, left, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, joins Lt. Gen. Omar J. Jones IV, second from left, commanding general, U.S. Army Installation Management Command; Col. Nate Springer, right, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson; Steve McIntire, center, project director, Balfour Beatty Communities; and other representatives of Balfour Beatty to break ground on the Mountain Posts newest housing demolition and construction project July 13, 2022, in the Cherokee Village West neighborhood. (Photo by Scott Prater)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Felt, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate director and presiding official, and Todd Parris, AFRL Geospace Environment Impacts and Applications Branch chief, cut a ribbon during the AFRL Skywave Lab ribbon cutting ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., April 11, 2022. The new AFRL Skywave Lab enables members of Team Kirtland to perform research required to prepare and provide future generations of military space systems a broad range of space-based services.
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Capt. Kendall Bridgewater, commander , Military Sealift Command addresses members of General Dynamics NASSCO of San Diego during the keel laying of MSC's newest ship USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208).
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Soldiers across Camp Arifjan in Kuwait attended a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Area Support Group - Kuwait on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 30, 2022.
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020815-F-9259M-010. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander Col. Mike Helton (far right) and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Chrissy Curran (middle) sign a new programmatic agreement May 31 at the Corps Foster Dam that will enhance the protection of historic and cultural resources across the Willamette Valley. The 10-year document, which the Corps developed through groundbreaking consultation with tribal nations, partner agencies, and local heritage-focused organizations, will create efficiency as the Corps works to minimize its effects on the regions shared, public heritage resources while carrying out critical projects. (Chris Gaylord, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
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Volunteers and service members from the 86th Airlift Wing cut the ribbon officially opening the 58th Annual Ramstein Bazaar at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 14, 2022. The four-day annual event includes more than 120 vendors from throughout Europe.
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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.
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Five Defense Logistics Agency employees receive coins from Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, during a presentation at DLA Headquarters on Fort Belvoir, Va., Nov. 16, 2022. The recipients are, left to right, Air Force Col. Fencisco Harris, chief of the Directors Action Group for DLA Logistics Operations; John Muller, director of DLA Legislative Affairs; Van Ovost; TRANSCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald Myrick; Keith Sylvia, director of supply chain management at DLA Energy; Chris Colby with DLA Energy General Counsel; and Air Force Col. Scott Neiper, who accepted a coin for Patricia Wilkins, director of the Quality Technical Directorate at DLA Energy.
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Patricia Izzea Auerbach, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph G. Izzeas sister, attends the rededication of Izzea Street in a ceremony on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Sept. 1, 2023. Auerbach traveled from Pennsylvania with her family to visit the street named after her brother, lost his life in an aircraft collision in 1958 while flying a training mission out of Otis Air Force Base. (Air National Guard
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Members from the 52nd Contracting Squadron pose for a photo, April 7, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 52nd CONS established long-term contract options affording the 52nd Fighter Wing the capability to support current and future mission growth.
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The exhibition hall at the 2022 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exhibition April 6-7 in downtown Columbus, Ohio featured nearly 70 exhibitor booths representing organizations that produce or supply equipment or services to support the Warfighter on both land and at sea. After a four-year hiatus, the conference returned to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, bringing together more than 800 defense industry representatives for first day speakers, including Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Steven Morani, DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic, and DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry. Keynote addresses from military, industry and government leaders focused on a variety of topics ranging from contested logistics domains and supply chain security to industrial base sustainment and strategic objectives.
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Jeff Fornshell, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, discusses the importance behind Warriors Walk with tour participants, June 16, 2022 on Fort Stewart,GA.
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Brig. Gen. Peter T. Green III, Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Massachusetts Air National Guard, retired after 40 years of service in a ceremony held at the 104th Fighter WIng on Sept. 10, 2022. Brig. Gen. Green started his career as a security forces specialist at the 104FW and prior to moving to Massachusetts ANG Joint Force Headquarts was the 104FW Commander. Distinguished guests included Maj. Gen. Gary W. Keefe, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts Air National Guard, Brig. Gen. Virginia Gaglio, Chief of Staff and Air Component Commander, Massachusetts ANG, Col. David 'Moon' Halasikun, 104FW Commander, Massachusetts Senator John Velis, Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe, and other 104FW leaders, members, family and friends. (U.S Air National Guard Photos by Master Sgt. Lindsey S. Watson)
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A new Buffalo Soldier exhibit commemorating the 1904 Ninth Cavalry encampment was formally dedicated at the DuPont Historical Museum, DuPont, Wash., June 1, 2022. This is our history, said Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of America's First Corps. This is not just a Buffalo Soldier story; its an American story.
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Rear Adm. Peter Stamatopoulos (second from right), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) commander, Kurt Wendelken (right), NAVSUP vice commander, and Capt. Douglas S. MacKenzie (left), NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella (FLCSI) commanding officer, Rear Adm. Patrick S. Hayden (second from left), Logistics, Ordnance and Engineering director, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (N4) and Neil Rixon, Weapons of Support head for Defense Munitions (DM) Crombie, Scotland, U.K. Oct. 18, 2022. Hayden and the NAVSUP leaders visited DM Crombie to discuss FLCSI's strategic priorities in Europe's High North with Rixon and other U.K. Ministry of Defense officials.
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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kristen Clark, 364th Recruiting Squadron commander, cuts the ribbion along with members of the 364th RCS, 60th Air Mobility Wing leadership, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield Mayor's office and Congressman John Garamendi's office during the grand reopening of the Fairfield Air Force Recruiting Office Jan. 23, 2024, in Fairfield, California. This momentous event marks a significant milestone for the U.S. Air Force as it reaffirms its commitment to engaging with the local community and strengthening its presence in the Fairfield area.