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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.

041213-M-3658J-013. Base: Camp Taqaddum State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1FSSG

The Air Education and Training Command took responsibility of the 344th Training Squadron Detachment 2 Aug. 25, 2022, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, after an official transfer authority from the 711th Human Performance Wing. The detachment provides Air Force Specialty Code courses, acceleration training for all fighter aircrew, and aerospace physiology initial and refresher training for all aircrew.

Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Weyer, senior enlisted leader with the Wisconsin Army National Guards 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, speaks during a formal sendoff ceremony Sept. 30 at the Miller High Life Theater in downtown Milwaukee. Approximately 280 Soldiers from the brigades headquarters company and 357th Signal Company will support Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa to enhance partnerships and stability in the region. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (July 8, 2022) Captain Jason Canfield, the outgoing commanding officer of Naval Station Mayport, addresses the audience during the base change of command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, July 8, 2022. Naval Station Mayport is the largest operational command in Navy Region Southeast.

Lt. Gen. Theodore D. Martin, commanding general of the United States Army Combined Arms Center, commandant of the United States Army Command and General Staff College and commanding general of Fort Leavenworth, briefs the National 4th Inf. (IVY) Div. Association on the future of the Army during the 2022 National Reunion at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, July 28, 2022. The National 4th Inf. (IVY) Div. Association has been supporting the Veterans, Soldiers and friends of the 4th Inf. Div. since 1919.

Jay Stefany, principal civilian deputy to Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development and Acquisition, was the keynote speaker during the Acquisition Excellence Awards June 28 at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The event enables Marine Corps senior leaders to recognize individuals for excellence and innovation in equipping the warfighter.

Reserve Lt. Col. Derek Bergman, Bergman, a full-time Reserve officer serving as the Operations Officer for the Intelligence and Security Directorate at the Army Materiel Command, speaks about military service and patriotism during a Veterans Day Program at Athens High School, Alabama.

221104-N-DF478-0071 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 4, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea, answers Sailors questions during an all hands call held onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Nov. 4, 2022. Honea is conducting fleet visits to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2022) Capt. Benjamin Allbritton, commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, speaks with congressional staff delegations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 22. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Fort McCoy Garrison Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Amy Noble with the Fort McCoy Garrison Religious Support Office 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.

Command Sergeant Major Michael R. Weimer, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, speaks during a Regimental First Formation at Fort Bragg, North Carolina August 18, 2022. The ceremony marked the completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course where Soldiers earned the honor of wearing the green beret, the official headgear of Special Forces.

During the Norwegian Exchange at Camp Ripley, Norwegian and American service members joined together for a joint chapel service, March 30, 2022. The Exchange is the longest-running military exchange and began with a handshake nearly 49 years ago. (Minnesota National Guard Photo by Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

U.S. Air Force Col. George H.H. Downs, commander of the 125th Fighter Wing, addresses members during a commander's call Jan. 7, 2024 at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida. The commander's call was held to highlight accomplishments of the wing and its members from 2023.

Latvian army Col. Sandris Gaugers, Latvian Mechanized Infantry Brigade commander, delivers remarks during the 1st Infantry Division Artillery (1 ID), 4th Infantry Division Artillery (4 ID) Transfer of Authority in Adazi, Latvia, Feb. 3, 2023. The 1 ID and 4 ID are proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Gaiser, the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command, speaks to senior enlisted advisors assigned to Task Force Hellfighter, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 18, 2022.

U.S. Air National Guard Lt. Col. Jon Friedman, newly appointed 114th Operations Group Commander, speaks during a Change of Command ceremony Feb. 1, 2023, Joe Foss Field, South Dakota. Friedman was previously the 114th Fighter Wing Operations Support Squadron commander.

Col. Matt Husemann, 436th Airlift Wing commander, speaks at the opening ceremony on day two of the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow, May 22, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The show was co-headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration teams. The co-headlining acts fitted the events “Reunite” theme.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., hosts an all call at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 12, 2022. During the all call, Brown discussed the National Defense Strategy, Air Force doctrine, and Airman resiliency, among other topics. His visit to Kunsan and other air bases in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility enabled him to recognize the contributions of Airmen serving in the region and reinforce U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Sgt. 1st Class Paul Sowu, Supply & Services NCO, Support Operations, discusses the 403rd Army Field Support Brigade Support Operations mission during the 2022 Powerhouse Brigade Senior Leader Seminar at Camp Henry, South Korea, June 28.

Maj. Andrew Sanchez, a branch chief under the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (G4), addressed the of Staff for Logistics (G4) members during his promotion ceremony. Sanchez expressed gratitude in the trust that was bestowed upon him and that he was humble for the new opportunity and responsibilities that lie before him.

Brig. Gen. Stephen Rhoades, commander, Land Component Command, Ohio Army National Guard, speaks to the Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment during a call to duty ceremony for the unit at Tiffin Universitys Heminger Center Sept. 20, 2022, in Tiffin, 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.

Alaska Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Maddamma, a pararescueman in the 212th Rescue Squadron, speaks during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month observation luncheon on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2022. During the month of October, the Alaska National Guard joins the Department of Defense in recognized the contributions and accomplishments of the men and woman with disabilities that strengthen the Nation. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

Brig. Gen. Rodger "Dan" Waters, Nevada National Guard director of the joint staff, addresses congressional staff representatives at Nevada Air National Guard Base during a visit Feb. 23, 2024. The purpose of the visit was to discuss facility upgrades needed for C-130 J-model aircraft upgrade and other items relating to the transition to C-130 J-model aircraft; the top modernization priority of Nevada National Guard.

Ninth District Command Master Chief Matthew Buckman addresses active duty and reserve members during an all hands gathering at Station Grand Haven Aug. 5, 2022. The gathering was part of the 2022 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer John Masson.

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U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, provides opening remarks during a Spring Commanders, Command Chiefs and Spouses Conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 5, 2022. The conference created an in-person venue for commanders to collaborate and synergize ideas to provide the U.S. Indo-Pacific region with continuous unrivaled air, space, and cyberspace capabilities to ensure regional stability and security.

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120822-N-WL435-316GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 22, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks to Groton area Sailors during an all-hands call at Naval Submarine Base New London.

U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua Kim of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, delivers a sermon at the Camp Higashi-Chitose Chapel on Sunday December 4, 2022, during Exercise Yama Sakura 83. U.S. military chaplains build spiritual readiness to assist service members to deploy, fight, and win our Nation's wars, by providing reliable and relevant world-class religious support.

U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing commander, speaks to the crowd at the JB MDL holiday tree Lighting ceremony on Joint Base MDL, N.J., Dec. 7, 2022. The annual JB MDL holiday tree lighting ceremony featured a variety of festivities, such as: horse-and-carriage rides, funnel cakes, pretzels, hot chocolate, and meeting in-person with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The annual tree lighting ceremony is an opportunity for JB MDL families to come together at the start of the holiday season.

221007-N-UB993-1053SAN DIEGO (Oct. 7, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call at the Naval Base Point Loma, Oct. 7, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Capt. David Adams, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), speaks during an ombudsman luncheon at CFAS Sept. 14, 2022. Ombudsmen serve as an information link between command leadership and Navy families, trained to disseminate information both up and down the chain of command.

The 45th Surgeon General and U.S. Army Medical Command Commanding General Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle as a guest speaker during the 38th Parallel.

Col. Amanda Figueroa, 694th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group commander, delivers opening remarks at the 303rd Intelligence Squadron assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 18, 2022. As the presiding officer, Figueroa facilitated the transition of the 303rd IS command by presenting the ceremonial guidon to the incoming officer.

Fort McCoy Garrison Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Amy Noble with the Fort McCoy Garrison Religious Support Office 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. (June 30, 2022) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, speaks with Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) Academy class 22100 students at Officer Training Command Newport before their graduation ceremony, June 30, 2022. The academy prepares prior senior enlisted Sailors for their new roles in the wardroom. The LDO/CWO community supports the warfighting capability and readiness of naval forces through leadership, technical proficiency, and experience.

Under Secretary of the Navy Erik Raven, right, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the undersecretarys visit to Hawaii, on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Jan. 8, 2024. Raven is traveling to Hawaii and Guam to meet with leaders, government officials and service members to discuss the importance of regional security and stability and defense of American interests, as well as our Allies and partners.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brayan Jeronimo-Correa, a native of Mexico and a water support technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, gives a speech about his naturalization journey at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 28, 2024. The naturalization ceremony was conducted to performed to welcome and celebrate the accomplishment of MCAS Iwakuni military members becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from Mexico and Colombia. Marine Corps

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Amy Noble with the Fort McCoy Garrison Religious Support Office gives the benediction and final prayer after author and domestic-violence survivor Carolyn Colleen shared her personal story of perseverance and more during the 2022 Fort McCoy Womens Equality Day observance Aug. 25, 2022, at McCoys Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. The event featured many displays about womens equality. The event, organized by Equal Opportunity Advisor Master Sgt. Ana Guzman with the Fort McCoy Garrison Equal Opportunity Office, recognizes the day the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was passed on Aug. 26, 1920, giving women the right to vote.

Sgt. 1st Class. (retired) James Greco laughs during his remarks during a retirement ceremony July 1 at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership, Fort Knox, Ky. The 104th Training Division hosted a ceremony to honor the retirement of four Soldiers with more than 100 years of combined service July 1 at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership, Fort Knox Kentucky - Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Mattingly, 1st Sgt. James S. Ward, 1st Sgt. William J. Henderson, and Greco.

Command Sgt. Maj. John T. Raines, Command Sgt. Major of the Army National Guard, spoke to the inductees by video during a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony, Joint Force Headquarters, Lansing, Michigan, Sept. 11, 2022. The ceremony was held to honor those soldiers who were recently promoted to the ranks of sergeant. The ceremony is meant to mark the newly promoted sergeants departure from the junior ranks, symbolizing that they are no longer just followers, but leaders.

Maj. Brendan Kasony addresses the men and women of the 142nd Logistics Readiness Squadron for the first time as their commander during a change of command ceremony held at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., August 5, 2022.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley delivers remarks at the U.S. Central Command change of command ceremony, where U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla assumed command from U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., Tampa, Florida, April 1, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Maj. Gen. Matthew Baker, Commander of the 88th Readiness Division, visits Soldiers from the Main Command Post-Operational Detachment of the 88th Readiness Division while supporting the Warfighter Exercise 23-1 from 24 September through 03 October 2022. WFX 23-1 is a training opportunity that occurs at multiple locations including Joint Base Lewis-McCord. It demonstrates First Corps ability to execute actions and multi-domain operations in order to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative in the event of large scale ground combat operations.

Col. Daniel J. Kramer II, 110th Wing commander, speaks during a 110th Wing change of command ceremony at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, June 4, 2022. Kramer assumed command of the wing from Col. Shawn E. Holtz.

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NEWPORT, R.I. (Dec. 8, 2022) Capt. Brian Mutty, commanding officer, Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC), delivers a speech during the Department Head Class 269 graduation ceremony at SWSC on Naval Station Newport, Dec. 8, 2022. The SWSC Department Head Course is the cornerstone of a surface warfare officer's (SWO) tactical education in their naval career. Upon the conclusion of the graduation ceremony, Department Head Class 269 will take the knowledge back to the fleet, where they will teach the next generation of SWOs. These career naval professionals are part of a long tradition of 60 years of excellence at SWSC, previously known as Surface Warfare Officers School Command.

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 2, 2022) Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to crew members of the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), at Naval Base Guam during a routine visit to Guam, Dec. 2. Land is one of two Navy submarine tenders that provide maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.

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U.S. Army South Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves, addresses participants of Combined Forces Land Component Command and Multinational Forces South during the closing ceremony of PANAMAX 2022 on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, August 10, 2022. PANAMAX is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational command post exercise aimed at reinforcing and enhancing the long-term security of the Panama Canal and the Western Hemisphere. This iteration of the exercise had 19 partner nation security forces working alongside U.S. Armed Forces and took place at bases in Texas, Florida, Virginia and Arizona.

Lt. Col. Stuart Hobbs speaks after receiving the Meritorious Service Medal during a U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Skylar W. Rollins, 911th Air Refueling Squadron incoming commander, gives remarks during the squadrons 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.

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Expedition 52 flight engineer Randy Bresnik of NASA is seen during a crew press conference at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC), Monday, July 10, 2017 in Star City, Russia.

U.S. Air Force Col. Laura King, 81st Training Group commander, delivers a brief during the Industry Day Exchange Proposed Mixed-Use Enhanced Use Lease meeting inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 15, 2022. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and 81st Training Wing hosted the event to explore the possibility of a Cyber Processing Center opportunity at Keesler.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer attends the New Zealand Army Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference here Feb. 12-15. The conference examined the roles, realities, and responsibilities of Noncommissioned Officers within the challenging workforce dynamics. Army

U.S. Air Force Col. Marc E. Greene, outgoing 628th Air Base Wing commander, addresses the personnel of the 628th ABW for the last time during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 15, 2022. Since the beginning of his command in May 2020, Greene has led Team Charleston through a global pandemic, their first Air Show in four years and the largest humanitarian airlift of all time: Operation Allies Refuge.

Army Gen. James McConville, chief of staff of the Army, addresses attendees at the 2022 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit, Nashville, Tennessee, April 4, 2022.

Acting Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett and other Interior senior officials at wreath-laying ceremony for law enforcement personnel killed in line of duty

ABOUT THEADA SYMPOSIUMOur theme for this years symposium is “ADA for Army 2030 - Enabling the Maneuver Commander.” This theme originates from Air Defenses significant growth and modernization efforts to provide additional capability and capacity to the operational force. Invited speakers include senior leaders of the Army with vast AMD experience to include General James Dickinson, LTG Daniel Karbler, MG Sean Gainey, and the AAMDC Commanders. Additionally, LTG Donahue will provide a Corps Commander's perspective of what capabilities are required from Air Defense Artillery to enable the maneuver force. These discussions will aid in the development of the AMD force for the Army of 2030.

U.S. Air Force Col. James Landreth, 505th Combat Training Group deputy commander and presiding officer, speaks at the 705th Combat Training Squadron change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 16, 2022. During the change of command, Lt. Col Lindsay Post, outgoing 705th Combat Training Squadron commander, relinquished command to the incoming commander Lt. Col Michael Butler.

220404-N-AB188-1047NORFOLK, VA. (Apr. 04, 2022) - Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class, Zachary Anderson assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), speaks at the annual Bataan Death March remembrance on the mess decks, Apr. 04, 2022. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Cooper, 177th Maintenance Group commander, addresses the 177th MXG during its Change of Command ceremony June 24, 2022, at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. During the ceremony, Col. Joseph Leonard relinquished command to Cooper.

U.S. Space Force Colonel Marqus Randall, Space Delta 18 commander, delivers remarks at the activation ceremony for Space Operations Command's newest Delta, Space Delta 18, and established the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) at the Nutter Center, Dayton, Ohio, June 24, 2022. Space Delta 18 is named in honor of the U.S. Space Force's role as the 18th member of the intelligence community. Delta 18 will deliver critical intelligence on threat systems, foreign intentions, and activities in the space domain tosupport national leaders, allies, partners and joint war fighters.

U.S. Air National Guard Col. Justin Wagner, 185th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, initiates a round of applause for Airmen honored during a retirement and promotion ceremony at St. Edmonds Arena at Fort Dodge, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2022. Wagner was the guest speaker for the ceremony.

220411-N-LI114-1042 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 11, 2022) Force Master Chief H. Trenton Schmidt, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to first class petty officers aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a visit to the ship. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin delivers his keynote address to Mobility Airmen attending the 2022 Airlift/Tanker Association Conference in Denver, Colo., Oct. 28, 2022. This years A/TA Symposium brought together Air Force senior leaders, industry partners, media, partner nations representatives, and 1,600 Airmen with mobility equities, to include Airmen from Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Force Education Command. The open environment drove discussion on issues and challenges facing America and the Air Mobility community at large, with a specific focus on the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility and the mobility joint force requirements that will yield safety and security for the nation.

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Preston Hough, assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Michael A. Grinston, 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.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Edwards, the adjutant general of the Colorado National Guard, smiles during a light moment during a Multinational Force and Observers briefing for National Guard leaders at MFO South Camp on the Sinai Peninsula near Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, during a troop visit and fact-finding mission on Oct. 22, 2011.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Ecuadorian dignitaries for an Ecuadorian Independence Day event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.

230412-N-SK738-2014 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (April 12, 2023) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 Command Master Chief Claude Henderson, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), gives opening remarks at a chief petty officerÕs birthday celebration, April 12, 2023. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks during a Department of the Air Force Pride celebration at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., June 6, 2022. Guests spoke about the importance of diversity, inclusion and the contributions of LGBTQ service members in the military.

The U.S. Army Reserves 99th Readiness Division hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 15 to officially open its new Army Reserve Center in Newark, Delaware. This state-of-the-art facility replaces two older structures in Dover and Lewes, allowing the Army Reserve to consolidate services into a single facility to enhance Soldier readiness and save taxpayer money. Distinguished guests at the event included Newark Mayor Stu Markham, Delaware Army Reserve Ambassador Stephan Murphy, 99th RD Command Sgt. Maj. Subretta Pompey, and retired Maj. Gen. Hugh Broomall, state chair for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for Delaware.

Maj. Torrance Nevels, senior physician assistant, 1st Medical Brig, addresses the audience during a graduation ceremony, for the Armys three newest physician assistants and from the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Interservice Physician Assistant Program, at CRDAMC 30 Sept.

Maj. Torrance Nevels, senior physician assistant, 1st Medical Brig, addresses the audience during a graduation ceremony, for the Armys three newest physician assistants and from the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Interservice Physician Assistant Program, at CRDAMC 30 Sept.

Chilean army Maj. Gen. Ricardo Stangher, Multinational Forces South (MNF-S) deputy commander for PANAMAX 2022, addresses participants of Combined Forces Land Component Command and MNF-S during the closing ceremony of PANAMAX 2022 on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, August 10, 2022. PANAMAX is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational command post exercise aimed at reinforcing and enhancing the long-term security of the Panama Canal and the Western Hemisphere. This iteration of the exercise had 19 partner nation security forces working alongside U.S. Armed Forces and took place at bases in Texas, Florida, Virginia and Arizona.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Caleb Webster, Senior Enlisted Advisor of 41st Field Artillery Brigade (41st FAB), delivers his remarks during his assumption of responsibility ceremony at Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Jan. 24, 2024. The 41st FAB is the only European based Fires brigade. The "Rail Gunners!" Brigade provides strategic, operational, and tactical-level fires and support throughout the U.S. European Command.

U.S. Army General (GEN) William W. Crouch, Commander of United States Army Europe, speaking during the Change of Mandate Ceremony at the Ilidza Compound in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Dayton Peace Accord mandates the change of Implementation Force (IFOR) mission to that of a Stabilizing Force (SFOR) mission. U.S. Army General (GEN) William W. Crouch, Commander of United States Army Europe, speaking during the Change of Mandate Ceremony at the Ilidza Compound in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Dayton Peace Accord mandates the change of Implementation Force (IFOR) mission to that of a Stabilizing Force (SFOR) mission.

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Defense Health Agency Deputy Director, Dr. Michael P. Malanoski, delivers remarks at the Patriot's Day Observance Ceremony held at the Defense Health Headquarters on Sept. 9, 2022 in memory of the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.

Maj. Gen. John Brennan, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, conducts a brief alongside an interpreter at the counter terrorism service conference in Baghdad, Iraq, May 9, 2022. The counter terrorism service conference is the first of its kind in which key leaders discuss enhanced joint planning, coordination and collaboration in the efforts of Iraqi and Peshmerga Special Operation Forces with a main focus of maintaining the defeat of terrorism.

GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf gestures as he addresses the crowd during the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) change of command ceremony. Marine GEN. Joseph P. Hoar will be relieving Army GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf as commander-in-chief, USCENTCOM. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Naval Information Forces Chiefs Mess celebrated the 129th birthday of the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Master Chief Aerographers Mate (IW/AW) Keith Chevalier presented remarks about the 129th Chief Petty Offer birthday. The Chiefs Mess deckplate leadership, technical experience, and ownership help make our U.S. Navy the worlds finest fighting force.

Air Force CHIEF of STAFF GEN. Ronald R. Fogelman speaks to the men and women of the 52nd Fighter Wing about Quality of Life. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

ARLINGTON, Va. (April 11, 2013) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks at the 2013 Military Child of the Year Award Gala. The award went to 18-year-old Alexander Burch. Burch, from Grand Forks, N.D., was a premature baby who was not expected to live through his first night. He has since used his life to help others in need, volunteering more than 400 hours in the past year to help his community while maintaining an exceptional GPA and participating in academic and sports clubs.

Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, the senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, meets with troopers at MFO North Camp in el Gorah, Egypt, on Oct. 22, 2011, during a troop visit and fact-finding mission to the MFO.

US Army Lieutenant Colonel Michael Holley, COMBINED ENDEAVOR (CE) exercise director, addresses the delegations, prior to the start of the Concept Planning Conference, in Piest'any, Slovakia. The conference is being held to conclude CE 2001 and to start the planning for CE 2002, which will be held in Lager Aulenbach, Germany in May 2002. COMBINED ENDEAVOR is a series of US European Command (USEUCOM) sponsored "in the spirit of" Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercises planned and executed to identify and document Communications and Information Systems (CIS) interoperability between NATO and 37 PfP nations. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR Base: Piest'Any State: Trnavsk'Y Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Participants of the 49th annual Norwegian Exchange, from the Norwegian Heimevernet, or Home Guard, and the Minnesota National Guard, community leaders, buddy weekend host families and distinguished guests joined together for a farewell banquet, April 3, 2022 at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls, Minnesota. During the meal, Norwegian Soldiers modeled the traditional bunard and artist Charles Kapsner presented a gift. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks to Airmen during the 2022 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Education & Development Symposium, in San Antonio, Aug. 18, 2022. During the symposium, Airmen were able to hear from past and present Air Force leaders.

031209-M-3856G-006. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Brig. Gen. Katherine A. Simonson, transitioning assistant director of support for the DHA, makes remarks during the Military Health System Research Symposium at the Gaylord Hotel in Kissimmee, FL on Monday, September 12, 2022. MHSRS provides a collaborative setting for the exchange of information between military providers with deployment experience, research and academic scientists, international partners, and industry on research and related health care initiatives, such as Combat Casualty Care, Operational Medicine, Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Medical Simulation and Information Sciences, and infectious Diseases.

U.S. Army Capt. Mary Johnson, commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 30th Medical Brigade, gives remarks at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, which was hosted by the 30th Medical Brigade at Tiger Theater, Sembach Kaserne, Germany, on Jan. 16, 2024. The theme for MLK Day remains Remember, Celebrate, Act: A Day on Not a Day Off. Johnson spoke about MLKs life and achievements, emphasizing how he was a pillar of his community and preached the importance of peace and prosperity. He saw the turmoil of segregation and how he organized marches and peaceful protests to inspire those around him.

031218-F-2167L-232. Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

220407-N-PK180-1002 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 7, 2022) - Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, speaks with Sailors at the Surface Warfare Officers (SWO) Summit. The SWO Summit is a Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 event focused on professional development sessions that highlight advanced capabilities, techniques, tactics and procedures across the surface force. DESRON 15 is the Navys largest forward-deployed destroyer squadron and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick S. Williams, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 24, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 21, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Page assumed command of Combat Logistics Battalion 24 from Lt. Col. Williams.

LTG James M. Richardson says goodbye to Army Futures Command and to the US Army and retires after 40 years of service on October 4th, 2022 in Austin, TX. Special guests in attendance included Gen James C. McConville, Chief of Staff, US Army, Ms. Christine Wormuth, United States Secretary of the Army, Mr. Steve Adler, Mayor of Austin, TX, Mr. Jay Hartzell, President, The University of Texas at Austin, Ms. Sharon Wood, Executive Vice President, The University of Texas at Austin, and Gen John Murray, Commanding General, Army Futures Command (Retired)(US Army Photo by Patrick Hunter)

Lt. Lamonte Bosco, California Highway Patrol field operations officer, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of National Police Week at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 16, 2022. The 60th Security Forces Squadron celebrated National Police Week by organizing events to honor all Defenders, Masters-at-Arms, Air Force Office of Special Investigations members and law enforcement officers who have served, are currently serving and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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