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Military Marches and Ceremonies

Images depict military personnel in various events, including a march with flags and formal change-of-command ceremonies, showcasing unity and patriotism.

221009-M-VR919-1009 (October 9, 2022) Veterans roll through the San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 Italian Heritage Parade at San Francisco, California, Oct. 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
221009-M-VR919-1009 (October 9, 2022) Veterans roll through the San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 Italian Heritage Parade at San Francisco, California, Oct. 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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Soldiers assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) gather for the opening ceremony of the unit's Organizational Week on Fort Carson, Colorado, June 13, 2022. From June 13-19, 10th SFG(A) held an event-packed week in celebration of 70 years of the Originals.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little, military members, veterans and residents of the Treasure Valley community gather at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery for a Memorial Day ceremony, May 30, 2022, Boise, Idaho. The ceremony included guest speakers, a 21-gun salute and firing of American Civil War cannons.
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Los Angeles Air Force Base held a remembrance event for National POW/MIA Recognition Day that began on Sept. 15 and ended on Sept. 16 with a 54 mile torch run and wreath laying ceremony. The torch lighting and run began at Terminal Island, California, and ended at the base. Various base and community organizations carried the torch while running relay legs. The Los Angeles Air Force Base honor guard presented the colors for the opening ceremony on Sept. 16, 2022. Col. Mia Walsh, Commander of Space Base Delta 3, hands the Most Miles Completed trophy to volunteers and the top runners.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 9, 2022) - Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Gonzales, a drum major assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band, marches in formation during the Italian-American Heritage Parade as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2022, Oct. 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crowds fill the areas along NASA Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to watch the World Space Expo aerial salute. Aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights precision skydivers. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aero
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Runners participating in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon set off from the start line in Arlington, Virginia on Oct. 30, 2022. Organized by the men and women of the Unites States Marine Corps, the 47th MCM is the first live event since 2019. The 26.2 mile race drew roughly 20,000 participants, more than 2,400 Marines and Sailors, and 1,500 civilian volunteers. Known as "The People's Marathon," there is no prize money for top finishers; all runners were celebrated for their honor, courage, and commitment.
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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort visit with each other after riding to Hopeful Horizons and Parris Island for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Take a Stand, Take a Ride at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, April 29, 2022. The event was held to raise awareness of the resources available to sexual assault victims in our community and show support for the prevention of sexual violence during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Military veterans hold signs during a rally against the Dakota Access oil pipeline on December 4, 2016. Cannon Ball, North Dakota, United States.
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Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants
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U.S. service members celebrate alongside government officials and other local leaders during Saipans 76th Liberation Day parade held in Garapan, Saipan, July 4, 2022. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division, 4th Marine Division, and the Armys 27th Infantry Division, participated in the Battle of Saipan lasting for 24 days from June 15 to July 9, 1944. Saipans Liberation Day commemorates the permanent closure of civilian internment camps on July 4, 1946.
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221009-M-VR919-1153 (October 9, 2022) Telegraph Hill Neighborhood volunteers participate in the San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 Italian Heritage Parade at San Francisco, California, Oct. 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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The Command team at the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Battalions annual trunk or treat event on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. The trunk or treat allowed soldiers to spend time with their families and meet other families in the unit.
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San Pedro, Calif. (May 29, 2022) - The Los Angeles Fleet Week 2022 as seen from the upper levels aboard the Battleship USS Iowa Museum during LAFW in San Pedro, Calif., May 29, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.
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221009-M-VR919-1102 (October 9, 2022) Napa High School marching band participates in the San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 Italian Heritage Parade at San Francisco, California, Oct. 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.