Military Parades and Ceremonies

Images of soldiers in formation during parades, displaying military precision and discipline in various uniforms from different countries.

Asia, China, Beijing. Forbidden Palace soldiers (Editorial Usage Only)

Hungarian Soldiers in khaki uniform marching in Budapest, Hungary

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include.... Complete Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsore

Russian soldiers marching in the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Russia

Military parade of Russian cadets at Palace Square in the city Saint Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Ghurka Regiment of soldiers on parade in Hong Kong

Tonga Defense Services Marching Band, Army Day Festival, Noumea, New Caledonia

An Air Force unit salutes as the national anthem plays 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)

Asia, China, Beijing. Forbidden Palace soldiers (Editorial Usage Only)

DF-ST-87-12690. Subject Operation/Series: BLUE HORIZON '86 Base: Taura Air Base Country: Ecuador (ECU)

Senior leaders with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participate in a commemoration of the Battle of Camarón with French forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) at the French Base Djibouti April 28, 2022. The Bataille de Camerone which occurred over ten hours on April 30, 1863 between the Foreign Legion of the French army and the Mexican army, is regarded as a defining moment in the Foreign Legion's history. Members of the CJTF HOA regularly train with and work alongside allies, partners, and government organizations to achieve a unified effort to improve safety, security and prosperity in East Africa.

DD-ST-89-03854. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Lithuanian Armed Forces Honor Guard carrying the flags of NATO Allies marches during a parade leading up to a military tattoo at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 27, 2022. Lithuania invited allied nations to a military tattoo for the first time in its history, including the 1st Infantry Division Band, who proudly performs alongside NATO allies during a historical, inaugural military tattoo hosted by Lithuanian Armed Forces.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Destiny Dempsey, a drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, forms her platoon for initial drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 9, 2024. The initial drill evaluation tests each platoon's ability to listen to the orders of their drill instructor, and acts as a demonstration of the unit's degree of discipline and esprit de corps. Marine Corps

guard at tiananmen gate in tiananmen square, beijing, china

Soldiers line up in order as their commanding officer walks down the line.

Russian military police during the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Stendal, East Germany/GDR, Europe

Indian border security force soldiers and Pakistani counterpart doing parade before start changing of guard ceremony Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Wachablösung der Evzonen Die traditionelle Wachablösung der Evzonen vor dem griechischen Parlament in der griechischen Hauptstadt Athen, Griechenland The traditional changing of the Evzones guards ceremony in Athens, Greecegreek capital Athens, Greece *** Changing of the Evzones guards ceremony in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece capital Athens, Greece The traditional changing of the Evzones guards ceremony in Athens, Greece capital Athens, Greece

Chinese Army cadets observe drill instruction within the courtyard ofThe Forbidden City, Beijing.

Members of the U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own" support an Army Full Honors Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in recognition of the U.S. Armys Birthday, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 14, 2022. The U.S. Armys legacy has been built over 247 years on the dedication, courage, and heroism of every American soldier. We honor all who have answered the call since the Armys founding in 1775.

DF-ST-85-12559. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Proud ceremonial guards standing at attention

Service members from the U.S. Air Forces 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan and the Indonesian Air Force stand in formation during the opening ceremony at Abdulrachman Saleh Air Force Base, Malang, Indonesia for Cope West 2022, June 16, 2022. Cope West 2022 is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise designed to showcase airlift cooperation and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian air forces.

Guard, Guards, Soldiers, Guard of Honour, Monumento, Vittorio Emanuele II, Monument of Honour, National Monument, Piazza Venezia, Square, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

111111-F-VK137-186MONCLAR BARRACKS, Djibouti (Nov. 11, 2011) Capt. Yann Appriou, commander of the 5th French Marines Battalion, salutes a formation of U.S. service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The service members represent the U.S. Marine Corp., U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force during an international Veterans Remembrance Day Ceremony held on the barracks parade grounds, Nov. 11. Veteran's Day is a day set aside to honor the veterans of America's wars. It was originally known as Armistice Day to commemorate the official ending of hostilities in World War I, which occurred at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918.

U.S. Marines Corps drill instructors with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, retire the platoon guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 7, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

Ceremonial guard at military display at the Sultan's Palace in Brunei Darussalam

HANOI, VIETNAM, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: Honor guard at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on the Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

Chinese military soldiers in formation in Beijing China

040513-F-5855M-092. Base: Korat Country: Thailand (THA)

HANOI, VIETNAM, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: Honor guard at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on the Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

Mountain gunmen of Wolfratshausen at the 'Gebirgsschuetzentag' parade in Wolfratshausen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Members of the RAF all female antiaircraft unit marching near Havana, Cuba.

Madrid, 10/12/2021. Military parade of 12-O on Hispanic Day on the occasion of the National Holiday, presided over by His Majesty. the Kings, Felipe VI and Doña Letizia, accompanied by the president, Pedro Sánchez. Photo: Jaime García. ARCHDC.

221010-M-VR919-1068 (October 10, 2022) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion, Task Force San Francisco, participate in a bridge to bridge run during San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 at San Francisco, California, Oct. 10, 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.

Swearing-in ceremony of 1100 policemen and policewomen to the NRW Police Force, Class of 2009, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Parade of Turkish soldiers at the monument to Kemal Atatuerk on the promenade in Kyrenia or Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

WASHINGTON (June 5, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors create a 'sea of white' to greet visitors to the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., during the 76th commemoration of the Battle of Midway. The celebration was held to host Midway veterans, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard service members, along with a crowd of onlookers. The Battle of Midway is considered by many to be the turning point of World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations and is celebrated as one of the most well-known victories in U.S. naval history.

Marines from Company A, Marine Barracks Washington, demonstrated Marine Corps close order drill during ceremonial practices Sept. 10 in Managua, Republic of Nicaragua. The ceremony marked the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Nicaragua Army.

A capacity crowd on hand for the ceremonial unveiling of a replica Flying Tigers P-40 Tomahawk mounted on the east lawn at the headquarters of the 14th Air Force, Vandenberg Air Force, California on April 17, 2001. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

New U.S. Marines with Lima Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation before the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, Oct. 6, 2022. The motivational run is the last physical training Marines conducted while at MCRD.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 participate in a relief and appointment ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 29, 2022. Sgt. Maj. Michael Marie Jr., offgoing sergeant major, MWSS-174, was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Kevin Hopkins, oncoming sergeant major, MWSS-174.

Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Region Hawaii stand at attention during an internment ceremony for U.S. Navy Water Tender 1st Class Milo E. Phillips at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, August 4, 2022. Phillips was assigned to the USS Oklahoma, which capsized after sustaining multiple hits from Japanese aircraft and torpedoes, causing the deaths of more than 400 crew members on Dec. 7, 1941, at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Stewart was recently identified through DNA analysis by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) forensic laboratory and laid to rest with full military honors.

Students Beating retreat during Founder's Day Parade, The Lawrence School in Lovedale, Udhagamandalam or Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Danish Defense Minister Morten Bodskov stand for the playing of each countries national anthems played by the Pentagon Honor Guard Band prior to bilateral exchange meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 2022.

Chilean Military Band at Rodeo

Gallup, New Mexico, United States. Annual Gallup Intertribal Ceremonies. Main street parade. Young ROTC boys and girls.

On the arrival of the Soviet head of state and party Leonid Brezhnev by Willy Brandt on 18. 5. 1973, the government had its first meeting with Leonid Brezhnev over dinner in the evening. Arrival at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Germany, Europe

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U.S. Marines take a break from training with their Ecuadorian counterparts during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Ecuador(ECU)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2026 practice drill movements, cadence, customs and courtesies during Basic Cadet Training, July 6, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Armstrong)

Swearing-in ceremony for 184 female and 316 male police recruits for the North Rhine-Westphalia police force, class of 2007, in the Koeln Arena, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

A photograph of members of the Korean People's Army an institution of the Workers' Party of Korea and constitutes the de facto military forces of North Korea.

Chinese Honor Guard, Beijing, China.

120620-N-WL435-114 ANKARA, Turkey (June 20, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert salutes a wreath he and Turkish navy honor guard sailors ceremoniously placed in the Hall of Honor at the Anitkabir, monumental mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk. Greenert took part in the wreath laying ceremony while in Turkey to talk with state and military leaders about current and future cooperative efforts.

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

Guards at Planalto Palace, the official workplace of the President of Brazil, Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil (Large format sizes available)

110511-N-XR557-103SATTAHIP NAVY BASE, Thailand (May 11, 2011) Royal Thai Navy drill team members perform during the opening ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2011. CARAT 2011 is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness.

Band troupe playing music during Police Public sports festival at Coimbatore Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia

120608-N-AC887-001 Podgorica:: MONTENEGRO (June 8:: 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus and Montenegro's Minister of Defence:: Milica Pejanovic-Durisic:: receive honors from Montenegrin soldiers. While in Montenegro:: Mabus met with Montenegro officials to discuss Montenegro's contribution to regional and global security:: including their valuable contribution in Afghanistan. Mabus reiterated the United States' commitment to helping Montenegro meet the standards for membership and the Navy's efforts to strengthen their maritime security capacity.

Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst tour the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, Aug. 20, 2012. Airmen from JBMDL attended several events across NYC during Air Force Week 2012.

The U.S. Army Band, Pershings Own participate in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 9, 2023. The wreath was laid by Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze.

NCC cadets perform at a parade during the combined annual training camp in Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre at Agartala. India.

DF-ST-89-01889. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Off duty Chinese soldiers visit Mutianyu Section of Great Wall outside Beijing.

Kippur War Memorial and Anwar Sadat Tomb, Nasser City, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Members of the US Marine Corps (USMC) Base Honor Guard Team stand at parade rest, with their 5.56mm M16A2 rifles, during Memorial Service honoring the 26 Marines and Sailors from 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (HI), who died in a helicopter accident. The memorial was held in the State Capitol building. Base: Honolulu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A military band of trumpeters performs on the balcony of the Clinton Presidential Library. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will officiate the opening of his presidential library November 18, 2004 in Little Rock, AK

Desert Storm Victory Military Parade, Washington DC

Madrid, 10/12/2022. SS.MM. King Felipe and Queen Letizia preside over the military parade for the October 12 holiday. Photo: Ignacio Gil. ARCHDC.

French President Francois Hollande stands at the base of the Champs-�lys�es in Paris, France, on July 14, 2016, as he listens to a band play La Marseillaise - the French national anthem - before the start of a Bastille Day parade that would pass a reviewing stand in the Place de la Concorde.

NCC cadets perform at a parade during the combined annual training camp in Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre at Agartala. India.

Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and Marine Forces Reserve stands at attention during the UNITAS LXIII closing ceremony, Sept. 22, 2022. Hosted this year by Brazil, UNITAS brought together multinational forces from Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Uruguay to conduct operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces.

Students with Heritage High School and Eugene Ashley High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp observe the Parris Island Marine Band perform during the morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2023. Marines with food services, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort received Letters and Appreciation and challenge coins from Brigadier General Walker Field, commanding general, MCRD Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region for superior service in their field.

Military Guard Of Honour of Jamaica Defence Force with bayonets outside Parliament in Kingston, Jamaica

HANOI, VIETNAM, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: Honor guard at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on the Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

110729-N-XP477-003ANNAPOLIS, Md. (July 29, 2011) Plebes in the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2015 participate in a formal parade in Tecumseh Court during the fourth week of Plebe Summer. Plebe Summer is a 6-week training regimen designed to develop the 4th Class midshipmen physically and mentally with various academic, athletic, and technical challenges.

DA-SC-86-08911. Base: Chunchon Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

1968 Victory Parade.

New U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 30, 2022. Friends and family of Bravo Company attended the event to celebrate the completion of recruit training.

Indian Border Security Force soldiers during retreat ceremony called lowering flags Wagah border Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox

FRANCO BAHAMONDE, FRANCISCO MILITAR Y POLITICO ESPAÑOL. EL FERROL 1892-1975. JEFE DE ESTADO ESPAÑOL 1937-1975 ENTIERRO EN MADRID , AÑO 197.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 22, 2022) Senior leaders from 19 nations unites with their troops during the UNITAS LXIII Closing Ceremony, Sept. 22, 2022. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

Taiwan, Taipei, three soldiers stand at attention before Dr.Sun Yat-Sen statue in memorial hall NO MODEL RELEASE

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

Memphis, Tenn. (June 16, 2022) Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard perform at the Memphis Botanic Garden during Navy Week Memphis. Memphis Navy Week is one of 14 Navy Weeks in 2022, which brings a variety of assets, equipment, and personnel to a single city for a weeklong series of engagements designed to bring America's Navy closer to the people it protects. Each year, the program reaches more than 140 million people -- about half the U.S. population.

Partner force team members ruck during the water and land course of the Fuerzas Comando 2022 competition in La Base Naval de Amapala, Honduras on June 20, 2022. Fuerzas Commando is a multinational SOF skills competition that showcases the diversity of the SOF community in the western hemisphere, strengthens our regional partnerships, and demonstrates readiness and interoperability across regional boundaries.

indian soldier looking at national flag proudly, independence day

Anefo photo collection. Surinamese army action; Call banner. November 1975. Suriname

NCC cadets perform at a parade during the combined annual training camp in Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre at Agartala. India.

000905-N-0715P-003. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Division participate in the annual Division Run at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). The annual run is lead by the division commander and includes over 10,000 Marines. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Asia, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Hanoi, Servicemen, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum

Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV) US Air Force (USAF) military personnel render a final salute to the late USAF General (GEN) Wilbur L. "Bill" Creech outside the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team (Thunderbirds) hangar at Nellis AFB, NV. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Gate of Heavenly Peace, Member of the Chinese Army honor guard stands watch at the entrance to the Forbidden City with a portraint of Mao hanging above.

Police on motorcycle parade on 26th January at Dadar Shivaji Park ground, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

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