Military Leadership Briefings

Images depicting military leaders delivering speeches and briefings, emphasizing leadership development and military organizational structure.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks toaspiring senior enlisted leaders during an SEL course Nov. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base,Arizona. The SEL course is designed to develop Airmen on being effective leaders, whilefostering an environment for them to connect with fellow squadron leaders around base.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. William M. Rinehart, of the Intelligence and security Command (INSCOM) Command Sergeant Major, talks about what it means to be a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) at the NCO Induction ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, April 08, 2022.

Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss gives a briefing March 31, 2022, to Fort McCoy Garrison workforce members in building 60 at Fort McCoy, Wis. The annual briefing by the commander updates the workforce on current garrison policies and actions as well as providing an outlook to the future.

(Center) Command Sgt. Maj. Brian McDermott, command sergeant major of the 337th Engineer Battalion, addresses Soldiers, friends and family, during his retirement ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. McDermott retires after more than 35 years of service

U.S. Army Capt. Connor Zielinski speaks during a deployment ceremony honoring Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, and their families at Zembo Shrine Auditorium. The Soldiers are deploying to the Middle East for a year in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Army National Guard flight school students at Fort Rucker, Ala., January 24, 2023.

U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force, discusses the importance of space and the cruciality of the Guardians that make assured access to space possible on Oct. 11, 2022, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Gen. Raymond spoke about these matters during an all-call located on base.

U.S. Army Col. Damon Wells, commander of the 4th Infantry Division Artillery (4 ID), delivers a speech during the 1st Infantry Division, 4 ID Transfer of Authority in Adazi, Latvia, Feb. 3, 2023. The 4 ID is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

Col. Thomas Gibson, outgoing commander of the 45th Field Artillery Brigade, speaks during a change of command ceremony at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Mustang, Oklahoma, Jan. 7, 2024. Gibson served as the commander of the 45th FAB for three years and relinquished command to Col. Johnnie Moss. (Oklahoma National Guard

U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Gen. Matthew Baker, commanding general, 88th Readiness Division, told the audience how important the Division's role is preparing Soldiers to go to war during the Divisions town hall on Fort McCoy, Wis., Oct. 31, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Spinelli, 422d Air Base Group commander, speaks 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.

Brig. Gen. Kirk Gibbs, Pacific Ocean Division Commander, addresses the gathered team members of Japan Engineer District on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.

U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations,discusses the importance of space and the cruciality of the Guardians thatmake assured access to space possible on Oct. 11, 2022, at Vandenberg SpaceForce Base, Calif. Gen. Raymond spoke about these matters during an all-calllocated on base.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Scott Benedict, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, addresses attendees at the 9/11 remembrance service, Memorial Chapel, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The remembrance service was held in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11.

U.S. Army Col. David W. Morgan, incoming director, Army Capability Manager - Lift, gives remarks during the change of charter ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum July 15, 2022.

U.S. Army Col. Bruce Bredlow, commander, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, delivers a welcome speech during a brigades activation ceremony Oct. 6 on Sembach Kaserne, Germany. Adding the active-duty brigade headquarters to the theater adds significant capacity to the U.S. contribution to the Alliances ground-based air defense in EUCOM and increases interoperability with NATO Allies and partner nations.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Charles Rice, 426th Air Base Squadron outgoing commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at the Jåttå Military Compound in Stavanger, Norway, June 16, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a units authority and responsibility from one commander to another.

Lt. Col. Erin P. Davis, 15th Military Intelligence Battalion out-going commander, gives her final remarks during a change of command ceremony in West Fort Hood, Texas, June 30, 2022. The Change of Command Ceremony is a formal passing of authority and accountability of command from one leader to another.

Navy Captain Michael Barry, II Marine Expeditionary Forces surgeon, provides guest speaker remarks at the ceremonial ribbon cutting to honor Marine Centered Medical Home Wallace Creek,The new clinic aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune serves approximately 9,000 servicemembers assigned to 2nd Marine Division and II Marine Expeditionary Forces Information Group.

U. S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Lloyd, Space Operations Command Senior Enlisted Leader, leads a cermony recognizing outstanding team members at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, February 7, 2024. Space Operations Command, or SpOC, generates and improves combat-ready space forces, providing them to combatant commands. Space Force

Gen. Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, addressed an audience attending the Alaska Command Arctic Symposium 22 at the at the Dena-ina Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska, May 5, 2022. The four-day event featured a wide variety of Arctic leaders and subject matter experts addressing the strategic importance of the Arctic and value of like-minded nations working cooperatively to address shared challenges and maintain a rules-based international order. (Department of Defense photo by Chuck Marsh)

Maj. Gen. Bob D. Harter gives a speech during his assumption of command ceremony held today at the 81st Readiness Division on Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. Harter, who officially assumed command of the 81st RD on September 20, 2022, most recently served as the Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.Distinguished guests at this event included Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, Chief of the Arm Reserve and Commanding General of U.S. Army Reserve Command; the Honorable Kevin Shwedo, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, South Carolina; Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, South Carolina Adjutant General; Mrs. Jennifer Harding, South Carolina State Chair, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; Mr. George Sharpe, Staff Representative from the office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott; Mr. Sam Brick, United States Army Reserve Ambassador; Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Brig. Gen. (Ret) Jan Haigler; Mr. Dan Beatty, Chairman, South

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kyle D. Hoopingarner addresses the audience during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, Sept. 10, 2022. During the ceremony Hoopingarner assumed the position of 122nd Fighter Wing command chief followed by Chief Master Sgt. Michael E. Dixon assuming the position of Indiana Air National Guard state command chief master sergeant.

Brig. Gen. Kirk E. Gibbs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) commanding general, speaks to family, friends, and guests during the Far East District change of command ceremony held at River Bend Golf Course, USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea, July 19. Col. Christopher W. Crary relinquished command of the Far East District to Col. Heather A. Levy after three years as commander.

Newport, R.I. (Feb. 29, 2024) - Commander, Naval Surface Forces Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, right, discusses Get Real, Get Better (GRGB) with students in the Prospective Major Commanding Officer Course at Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC). GRGB is a call to action for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem-solving best practices that empower our people to achieve exceptional performance. SWSCs mission is to ready sea-bound warriors to serve on surface combatants as officers, enlisted engineers and enlisted navigation professionals in order to fulfill the Navys mission to maintain global maritime superiority. Navy

Air Force Col. Jeremy Bergin, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, makes remarks at an African American/Black History Month proclamation signing on Feb. 9, 2024, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. African American/Black History Month provides an opportunity for Air Commandos, civilians and families to learn more about the storied heritage of African American and Black service members throughout military history, as well as where disparities may exist and how they can be addressed, mitigated and ultimately removed. Air Force

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Brady, commander, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command addresses the audience during the Saint Barbaras award ceremony April 12, 2022 at Sembach Chapel, Germany. The awards represented membership to the Order of St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillery.

Col. Cody Strong, the 300th Military Intelligence Brigade Commander, speaks to the competitors at the sixth annual Polyglot Games at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Feb. 3, 2024. The Utah Army National Guards 300th Military Intelligence Brigade (Linguist) hosted the sixth annual Polyglot Games which brought in over 200 service members from over 80 different units around the world.

Col. Norman C. Waters sings The Army Song for the final time as part of his retirement ceremony, Fort Detrick, Maryland, Aug. 12, 2022. Waters ended his career a Soldier-Scientist as director, Force Health Protection, U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) - during his career, Waters served across the globe helping fight infectious diseases and spearheading research to help better equip and protect U.S. service members. USAMMDA is a subordinate command of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, under the Army Futures Command. As the premier developer of world-class military medical capabilities, USAMMDA is responsible for developing and delivering critical products designed to protect and preserve the lives of Warfighters across the globe. These products include drugs, vaccines, biologics, devices and medical support equipment intended to maximize survival of casualties on the battlefield.

Col. Brian Moore, 51st Maintenance Group outgoing commander, delivers a farewell speech at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 15, 2022. Changes of command represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from one commanding officer to another.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith answers questions during an all-hands call at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington May 19, 2022. MCPON Smith visited commands throughout the pacific northwest to engage with Sailors to discuss their concerns, quality of life issues, and champion Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gildays Get Real, Get Better initiative. Get Real, Get Better is a call to action for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem-solving best practices that empower our people to achieve exceptional performance.

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Col. Scott Morgan, 607th Air Support Operations Group commander, introduces Lt. Col. Nessa Hock, the incoming 607th Combat Weather Squadrons commander, during the 607th ASOG Assumption of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. Hocks most recent assignment was serving as the executive officer to the Air Force Director of Weather at the U.S. Air Force Headquarters.

Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Gorup, the Noncommissioned Officer-Charge of the Illinois National Guard's Joint Operations Center, retired with almost 26 years of service on Sunday, May 15, during a ceremony on Camp Lincoln in Springfield. Gorup spent 21 years of his career in the Infantry and deployed four times, the last being with the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team to Afghanistan from 2008 to 2009. Pictured is Sgt. 1st Class Gorup after receiving the Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony.

U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Sean Meehl, operations chief with the 360th Civil Affairs Brigade, conducts Civil Affairs training during Operation Viking at Joint Base Cape Cod, Mass. July 23, 2022. Operation Viking is an intense joint task force exercise designed to prepare Soldiers with realistic training simulating the deployment of civil affairs units in direct support of a contingency operation in Africa.

Chief Master Sgt. Dennis W. Fuselier, 12th Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt., attends a joint noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Feb. 9, 2024. Air Force

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Commander, Col. Reid E. Furman gives opening remarks during the Awards and Recognition Ceremony Feb. 9, 2024 at the Armstrongs Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany. U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz serves, supports, and secures the total force community enabling power projection for the European Theater. Army

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis, Fort Jackson Commanding General, leads media representatives through a tour of the Army Future Soldier Preparatory Course Pilot Program on August 18, 2022, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The course focuses on giving soldiers from the active army, reserves, and national guard an opportunity to improve in areas that have kept them from meeting the standard to attend basic combat training. Soldiers are given the opportunity to improve on fitness and education standards required to pass the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT). Soldiers commonly spend 3 weeks at the Future Soldier Preparatory Course before meeting standards and shipping off to basic combat training.

CSM Brian A. Hester, Command Sergeant Major, Army Futures Command, speaks to a packed house of excited students at John B. Connally High School in Austin, TX, during a "Meet Your Army" event on August 18th, 2022 featuring the US Army Drill Team.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, left, the deputy commandant of aviation with Headquarters Marine Corps commends Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the outgoing commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command for his dedication, honor and service during the succession of command ceremony at Camp Elmore, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2022. During the ceremony Langley relinquished his duties to the incoming commander, Brig. Gen. John F. Kelliher III. The commander is responsible for proper employment and support of Marine Corps Forces and executing developmental procedures to fulfill the Service-retained operating forces in support of the combatant commander.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Benjamin Fiala, commanding officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, welcomes participants to the first annual Womens Leadership Symposium at the Officers Club, MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, Aug. 25, 2022. The symposium focused on developing individual leadership, resilience and strong bonds by presenting discussions on work-life balance, talent management, and building a stronger community.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, adjutant general of Vermont, speaks at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony during the open house at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. The event was planned to coincide with the Vermont National Guard's observance of the 21st anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 which saw Vermont Air National Guard F-16s flying patrols over NYC in the immediate aftermath of the attack.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Thomas Moore II, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Army, speaks during the welcome home ceremony for Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, at Vineyard Community Church in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, July 2, 2022. The 2-174th were returning home from a year-long deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski, V Corps commanding general, answers questions from senior Polish leaders during the conference portion of the Abrams Operation Summit at Oleszno, Poland, April 26, 2022. Working alongside Allies in the European theater remains an integral part of demonstrating alliance readiness, interoperability, and capability.

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger spoke to members of the garrison workforce during his Town Hall sessions on October 27, 2022. He discussed his assessment from his first 90 days in command, results from the command climate survey, and his vision and goals for the future. The installation held two sessions for the workforce, and recorded the event for those who could not attend. Col. Messenger assumed command on July 14, 2022.

Maj. Macharia Davis assumes command of the District of Columbia National Guard Joint Force Headquarters - Higher Headquarters Detachment, during a Change of Command Ceremony at the D.C. Armory, Feb. 4, 2023. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of command between outgoing commander Maj. LeJuan Strickland and incoming commander Maj. Davis. Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard, commander, D.C. National Guard Land Component Command (LCC) presided over the ceremony. Air National Guard

U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley, gives his opening remarks during a change of command ceremony for U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on July 1, 2022. Upon taking command from U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli assumed responsibility for U.S. military operations across Europe, portions of Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. USEUCOM is comprised of more than 64,000 permanently assigned military and civilian personnel and works closely with NATO Allies and Partners.

U.S. Navy Capt. Frank T. Ingargiola, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander and Naval Support Activity Lakehurst commander, gives a commemorative speech during the presentation of the 2021 Bingham Award for Navy Exchange Lakehurst at Joint Base MDL, N.J., Oct. 18, 2022. NEX Lakehurst received the award in the sales over $1.4 to $2.2 million category. The Bingham Award is presented to the best NEX in nine sales categories for overall financial results and customer service.

U.S. Air Force Col. George M. Buch Jr., incoming commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 1, 2022. Buch was the Director of Safety for United States Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He is a master navigator with more than 2,700 flying hours to include over 550 combat and combat support hours in the C-130 Hercules aircraft.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Alex McCorkindale, assistant operations officer, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, narrates the ribbon cutting ceremony at Hangar 3090 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 7, 2022. Hangar 3090, will be the new home of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and will set the standard for future F-35B Lightning II hangars.

Lt. Col. Alexander Liggett, outgoing 39th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives a going away speech during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, June 15, 2022. During the ceremony, Liggett relinquished command to Col. Joseph Ringer, 39th Weapons Systems Security Group commander, who then charged Lt. Col. Amber Goodwin with leading the squadron. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of responsibility from one officer to another.

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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks during an all call on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022. Eielson was one of Browns last stops during a tour of the Indo-Pacific region that included several air bases and visits to Singapore and the Philippines.

Lieutenant Col. Andrew Breithaupt, Defense Support of Civil Authorities planner, 88th Readiness Division, leads a discussion during the Defense Support of Civil Authorities leader training in Sloan, Nev., May 19, 2022. The training provided Army Reserve leadership teams with a greater understanding of the DSCA process and how to better prepare their Soldiers and units to accomplish the mission.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Colon gives a farewell speech during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 7, 2022. Colon served as the CJTF-HOA Command Senior Enlisted Leader from September 2021 to September 2022. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss gives a briefing March 31, 2022, to Fort McCoy Garrison workforce members in building 60 at Fort McCoy, Wis. The annual briefing by the commander updates the workforce on current garrison policies and actions as well as providing an outlook to the future.

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.

Command Sgt. Maj. Kyle Brunell, the senior enlisted advisor for Regional Health Command Europe addresses the audience at his relinquishment of responsibility ceremony conducted at Sembach, Germany on Aug. 12.

Command Sgt. Maj. Quentin Fenderson, the senior enlisted advisor for 3rd Infantry Division, discusses mold mitigation during professional development training with senior enlisted leaders on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sep. 12, 2022. Fenderson addressed hundreds of leaders in the ranks of staff sergeant and above during the training to highlight the importance of leader presence in the barracks. Fenderson said that leader presence is vital in helping Soldiers identify mold issues in the barracks and connect with appropriate resources to mitigate it.

Lt. Col. William J. Shnowske, outgoing 149th Fighter Squadron commander, addresses those in attendance during the 149th FS change of command ceremony June 4, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Lt. Col. Lawrence Dietrich took command of the unit from Shnowske who served as the commander since Aug. 8, 2020.

U.S. Army Col. Ricardo Jones, the 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade commander, speaks about what the Warrant Officer Corps means to him and how warrant officers have assisted him throughout his career during the 1st Inf. Div.s celebration of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Corps birthday, July 8, 2022, at Fort Riley, Kansas. The celebration honored the Warrant Officer Corps 104th birthday.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anthony J. Cesaro, commanding officer of Marine Wing Headquarter Squadron (MWHS) 2, gives his remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 3, 2022. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Lt. Col. James P. Doyle to Cesaro. MWHS-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lt. Gen. D. Scott McKean, deputy commanding general, Army Futures Command and director, Futures and Concepts Center, speaks to Brig. Gen. Michael C. McCurry's family during McCurry's promotion to major general at Fort Rucker, Alabama, Aug 3, 2022. McCurry serves as the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commander.

A 5-Soldier team from the Illinois Army National Guard's 6th Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade will deploy to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. Logistics Advisor Team 6611 will team up with the 5th SFAB at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, before deploying. Pictured is Brig. Gen. Rodney Boyd, the Assistant Adjutant General - Army of the Illinois National Guard and Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard speaking to the team and their families at the team's Aug. 7 mobilization ceremony on Rock Island Arsenal, Ill.

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 60th Air Mobility Wing change of command ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 27, 2022. A change of command ceremony is a military tradition of formal transfer of command, responsibilities and authority from one commander to another.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Hector Garcia, command chief, 156th Wing, welcomes Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass during a chiefs council briefing at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, May 14, 2022. CMSAF Bass engaged with Airmen during her visit to the 156th Wing and emphasized the importance of total force integration and overcoming challenges to more effectively accomplish the Air Force mission and be ready for the ever-evolving battlefield that future conflicts may hold.

221130-N-IE405-1137 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 30, 2022) Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, discusses priorities, leadership, and maritime warfighting during the Commander, Task Force (CTF) Commanders Conference onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Nov. 30, 2022. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.

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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.

Col. Matt Husemann, 436th Airlift Wing commander, defines honor during a HERO assembly at Welch Elementary School on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 26, 2022. The assembly introduced the schools new HERO reward system, which encourages students to behave with Honor, Engagement, Responsibility and to include Others.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George W. Smith, Jr., commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses the current state of I MEF with I MEF Command Element Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and current personnel during the 20th anniversary OIF commemoration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 20-21, 2023. The event commemorated this chapter of I MEFs lineage and accomplishments, provided OIF veterans an opportunity to reflect on the past 20 years, and to re-connect at the home of I MEF with currently serving command element personnel.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 18th Air Force command chief briefs an Airman Leadership School class during a leadership panel at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Apr. 21, 2022. The purpose of the panel was to engage with up and coming non-commissioned officers, and provide mentorship to future leaders.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted dignitaries for a Central American Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

Fort McCoy Equal Opportunity Advisor Master Sgt. Ana Guzman speaks during the Fort McCoys 2022 National Hispanic Heritage Month observance Sept. 15, 2022, at McCoys Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. Licensed Counselor Carmella Navarro was the guest speaker. Navarro has experience working with the Army Reserves 85th Support Command and much more as a licensed clinical professional counselor. Navarro shared many personal experiences in her presentation. The 2022 National Hispanic Heritage Month observance at Fort McCoy was organized by Guzman with the Fort McCoy Equal Opportunity Office. In addition to the guest speaker, the banquet room at McCoys Community Center was adorned with materials highlight Hispanic Heritage, and more.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 31, 2022) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, speaks with staff and students of the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA), on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport, Aug. 31, 2022. Garvin visited NAVSTA Newport Aug. 31-Sept. 1 to engage with the staff and students of Center for Service Support, Surface Warfare Schools Command, SEA, Officer Training Command Newport, Naval Chaplaincy School, Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, and Navy Supply Corps School.

Maj. Gen. Steve Stivers, Ohio assistant adjutant general, addresses attendees of a call to duty ceremony for 1st Battalion, 134th Field Artillery Regiment Sept. 21, 2022, at Marysville High School in Marysville, Ohio. Elements of the Ohio Army National Guards 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted call to duty ceremonies for their units in advance of an approximately yearlong deployment in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.

U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, delivers opening remarks at a wing all-call at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 4, 2022. The feature speaker at the all-call was Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass who spoke to Team MacDill about her priority of focusing on the needs of Airmen and accelerating change to stay ahead of the United States adversaries.

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Myles Kalf, 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion Maintenance NCOIC addresses soldiers during an awards ceremony. The 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 336th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, U.S. Army Reserve, received the Department of the Army level Army Award for Maintenance Excellence, MTOE medium category, in an event honoring the unit held on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Jan. 20, 2024.

NEWPORT, R.I. (July 1, 2022) Lt. Matt Shea, director, Navy Band Northeast, gives remarks during Master Chief Musician Gresh Laings retirement ceremony on Naval Station Newport, July 1, 2022. The Naval School of Music plays a vital role in developing the military musician, and its graduates go on to become musical ambassadors on ships and stations throughout the world.

An Army chaplain provides the benediction May 19, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis., during Fort McCoy's observance of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The heritage month recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The Fort McCoy Equal Opportunity Office organized the event.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2013) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens speaks to area chief petty officers at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville during an all chiefs call. During the one-day visit MCPON participated in two CPO 365 events, toured several commands, and held an all-hands call with approximately 400 area Sailors.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Tellez, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST)-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks to MCB Camp Lejeune personnel at the base theater on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2022. Brig. Gen. Niebel showcased the Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award and the vital role that Camp Lejeune personnel plays in supporting the readiness of bases, warfighters, and families.

Retired Staff Sgt. Nicholas Jones attended Raider Week as a guest speaker at Camp Lejeune, May 9, 2022. Raider Week combined MARSOCs annual Cognitive Raider Symposium with various Individual Training Class graduation events along with a team-based competition. This year, MARSOC invited World War II Marine Raiders and alumni from the Marine Corps U.S. Special Operations Command Detachment, also known as Det One, to celebrate MARSOCs past and look toward the future. Raider Week focused on four themes throughout the week: reflection, remembrance, Raider Pride and the Cognitive Raider.

SAN DIEGO - (Oct. 3, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea speaks to Sailors during an all hands call on Naval Station North Island. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 31, 2022) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, speaks with staff and students of the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA), on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport Aug. 31, 2022. Garvin visited NAVSTA Newport Aug. 31-Sept. 1 to engage with the staff and students of Center for Service Support, Surface Warfare Schools Command, SEA, Officer Training Command Newport, Naval Chaplaincy School, Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, and Navy Supply Corps School.

Col. Dale Harrell, 88th Medical Group commander, discusses Wright-Patterson Medical Center services with Retiree Appreciation Day attendees Oct. 28, 2022, at Hope Hotel. The annual event had to be canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19 restrictions.

U.S. Army Capt. David Davis, chaplain, William Beaumont Army Medical Centers Department of Ministry and Pastoral, delivers a prayer for the staff members, patients, and visitors during an annual Prayer Breakfast at St. Martins Dining Facility on Nov. 16, 2022, at the main hospital campus. WBAMC and the Department of Ministry and Pastoral team have continued to serve its employees, patients, and visitors with an annual prayer breakfast as a tradition. Faithful individuals have the opportunity to gather and pray together.

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Col. Tyler R. Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, applauds graduates during the graduation of the transition-to-work Project SEARCH class of 2022 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 13, 2022. Graduates gained independence, confidence, interaction skills and self esteem through learning job-specific skills such as customer service, attention to detail and professionalism.

Maj. Greg Goodman, 219th Security Forces Squadron commander briefs military leaders, honorary commanders, and community leaders on initiatives that have taken place within the Air National Guard during the Military Affairs Committee luncheon at an off-site location in Minot, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. The MAC lunch allows military leadership teams and community stakeholders an opportunity to converse and strengthen partnerships that benefit both parties.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 31, 2022) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, speaks with the staff of Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Aug. 31, 2022. Garvin visited Naval Station Newport Aug. 31- Sept. 1 to engage with the staff and students of Center for Service Support, Surface Warfare Schools Command, Senior Enlisted Academy, OTCN, Naval Chaplaincy School, Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, and Navy Supply Corps School.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark Wise, deputy commandant for Aviation, participates in a panel discussion during Modern Day Marine 2022 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2022. The Modern Day Marine expo brings together Marines, veterans, and industry partners to collaborate on the innovations and capabilities that ensure the Marine Corps remains capable of winning tomorrows battles.

Cmdr. Kenny Myrick, commanding officer of TheaterUndersea Surveillance Command Atlantic (TUSC LANT), delivers opening remarks during the Naval Ocean Processing Facility name change ceremony, Sept. 30, 2022. Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Dam Neck officially changed its name to TheaterUndersea Surveillance Command Atlantic (TUSC LANT) during a ceremony held at the command.

The 2022 Human Resources Professional Development Training Course (HRPDTC), took place, April 20-22, 2022. Held both in person at the U.S. Naval War College and virtually, the three-day annual HRPDTC provided human resources (HR) officers with a deeper understanding of the MyNavy HR enterprise, MyNavy HR Transformation initiatives, and HR community issues. Through a blend of academic instruction, discussion sessions and practical exercises, students learned about recent changes in strategy; workforce planning; personnel policy, management and execution; force development; talent management; leadership theory; and how to integrate this knowledge to meet the Navy's current and future HR challenges and opportunities. The HRPDTC is offered through the HR Center of Excellence at Naval Education and Training Commands Center for Service Support.

Lt. Col. Eric Stringer, the 152nd Medical Group commander, during his promotion ceremony to colonel Aug. 14, 2022, at the Nevada Air National Guard base in Reno.

220825-N-AS200-0229 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2022) - Capt. Kirk A. Lagerquist, chief staff officer, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), delivers remarks during his retirement ceremony held at Seabee Museum onboard Port Hueneme, Aug. 25. 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.

220615-N-VI040-1044 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (June 15, 2022) Cmdr. Joseph M. Holt, Commanding Officer of Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Western Pacific, delivers remarks during his change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan June 15, 2022. FRC Western Pacific is a global maintenance, repair, and overhaul solution dedicated to sustaining and optimizing the performance of U.S. military aviation assets.

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