Military Personnel Events

Images of military officials speaking at events, including promotion ceremonies and graduations, showcasing formal attire and a sense of authority.

TAMUNING, Guam (Sept. 28, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Commander Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson spoke as the guest of honor at the 2022 Guam Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting, Sept. 28. Nicholson discussed environmental goals, increase in military presence, and new opportunities for the businesses of Guam.

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force, Roger A. Towberman, speaks during the 533rd Training Squadron enlisted graduation on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2022. CMSSF Towberman held an all-call, focus group, and was a distinguished guest for the 533rds graduation during his visit.

TAMUNING, Guam (Sept. 28, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Commander Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson spoke as the guest of honor at the 2022 Guam Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting, Sept. 28. Nicholson discussed environmental goals, increase in military presence, and new opportunities for the businesses of Guam.

TAMUNING, Guam (Sept. 28, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Commander Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson spoke as the guest of honor at the 2022 Guam Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting, Sept. 28. Nicholson discussed environmental goals, increase in military presence, and new opportunities for the businesses of Guam.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth Bibb, left, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, gives speech during the promotion ceremony of Brig. Gen. Derek Salmi, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 4, 2024. Salmi commissioned from the U. S. Air Force Academy in 1998 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. He is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flight hours and has deployed in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM and NEW DAWN.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Richardson, Commander, Air Force Material Command, and todays presiding official, provides opening remarks during the change of command ceremony, Aug. 12, 2022, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. USAF Maj. Gen. John Wilcox relinquishes command of the AF Installation & Mission Support Center to USAF Maj. Gen. John Allen.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, Defense Health Agency director and the ceremonys presiding official, provides his opening remarks during the Small Market and Stand Alone Military Medical Treatment Facility Organization (SSO) change of directorship ceremony, Sept. 29, 2022, at Port San Antonio, Texas.

Col. Travis J. Crawmer speaks to members of the 132 Wing during his Commanders Call held in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Crawmer talked to wing members about upcoming changes within the wing and the deployment cycle. Air National Guard

Col. Michael A. Cooper, commander of the 123rd Medical Group, retires from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 11, 2022. Cooper served for 30 years in the Kentucky Army National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Kentucky Air National Guard.

Maj. Gen. Richard Heitkamp, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) deputy commanding general, addresses attendees during the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Change of Command, July 14.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing commander, gives opening remarks during the Air Force Ball at Charleston Marriott, South Carolina, Sept. 10, 2022. This years ball was held in celebration of the Air Forces 75th birthday as an official military branch of service.

Air Force Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kerry Wentworth of the 123rd Airlift Wing delivers the invocation at a memorial service held in Frankfort, Ky., May 30, 2022, honoring members of the Kentucky National Guard who have died in the line of duty. The names of 13 Soldiers were added to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial at Boone National Guard Center this year, bringing the total number of fallen Airmen and Soldiers to 286.

Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, commander, Joint Force Command Norfolk, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea - Centre of Excellence, addresses guests during a change of command ceremony held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Jan. 12, 2024. Dwyer was relieved by Vice Adm. Doug Perry as commander, Joint Force Command Norfok, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea - Centre of Excellence. U.S. 2nd Fleet is tasked with employing maritime forces in the Atlantic and Arctic to ensure acceess, deter aggression, and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Uruguayan dignitaries for a Uruguayan Independence Day event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 2, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, presides over the Space Operations Command (SpOC) Change of Command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, January 9th, 2023. Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, SpOCs first commander, handed the reins over Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr.

Col. Eric Stringer, the 152nd Medical Group commander, applauds during his promotion ceremony to the rank of Colonel.The promotion took place at the Nevada Air National Guard base in Reno, Nevada on Aug. 14, 2022.

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221101-N-ED185-1080NAVAL BASE KITSAP - BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 1, 2022) Capt. Chimi Zacot, commander, Submairne Squadron 17 (COMSUBRON 17), speaks during a change of command ceremony for 17 at Bangor, Washington, Nov. 1, 2022. Zacot relieved Capt. Charles McLenithan as the 25th commodore of COMSUBRON 17.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 16, 2022) Command Master Chief Robert Beachy, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka's (CFAY) command master chief, greets attendants and introduces guest speakers during the 2022 Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner hosted by CFAYs Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Commander, Washington Air National Guard delivers his remarks as the Presiding Official for Chief Master Sgt. Marvin Boyds retirement ceremony held at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., on Oct. 15, 2022. Chief Master Sgt. Boyd retired after 35 years of military service beginning in the U.S. Navy and over thirty years in the Washington Air National Guard. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. (ret.) John Hughel, Washington Air National Guard Public Affairs)

Col. Nick Johnson, who served for 32 years and commanded the 65th Troop Command, speaks during the dual retirement ceremony with Col. Craig Holan, who commanded the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and retired after nearly 40 years of service. The dual retirement ceremony was held on May 14 at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois.

Gen. Craig R. McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, addresses the 131st National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 11, 2009. "The 21st century is going to be a tough one but the National Guard will be there, ready and resilient," McKinley said.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Mexican dignitaries for a Mexican Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

Yokosuka, Japan (Jul. 25, 2022) - Capt. Michael S. Carl became the 39th NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka commanding officer after relieving Capt. Edward D. Pidgeon during a change of command ceremony held on July 1 onboard Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, presides over the Space Operations Command (SpOC) Change of Command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, January 9th, 2023. Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, SpOCs first commander, handed the reins over Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr.

221013-N-VI040-1035 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Oct. 13, 2022) Capt. Manning Montagnet, commanding officer, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, delivers remarks during the installations Navy Ball held in celebration of the Navys 247th birthday Oct. 13, 2022. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

Dr. Marvin Carter, a former POW, gives his remarks at the POW/MIA ceremony on Sept. 16, 2022, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Being an ex-POW, Dr. Carter has devoted his life to helping veterans and those in the service.

Washington Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Marvin Boyd delivers his formal remarks during his retirement ceremony, held at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., on Oct., 15, 2022. Chief Boyd retired after 35 years of military service beginning in the U.S. Navy and concluded as the Washington Air National Guard State Command Chief Masters Sergeant during his final three years of service. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. (ret.) John Hughel, Washington Air National Guard Public Affairs)

GREAT LAKES, Il. (May 20, 2022) Cmdr. John Carter, Naval Station Great Lakes chaplain, has a retirement ceremony in honor of more than 20 years of service. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

Lt. Gen. Stuart Risch, the Army Judge Advocate General, speaks at the opening of the Army's first legal Advocacy Center, which opened on Fort Belvoir, Va., May 5, 2022.

Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, command chief, Air Combat Command, discusses Agile Combat Employment at an Air and Space Force Association panel, on Sept. 20, 2022. Storms and other major command chiefs and a senior enlisted leader discussed the role Airmen have in ACE, as well as the future of the enlisted force.

Incoming U.S. Strategic Command Commander U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton speaks during the USSTRATCOM change of command ceremony, Omaha, Neb., Dec. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel David Carrick, 106th Rescue Wing Mission Support Group Deputy Commander gives his remarks during his retirement ceremony on F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., February 3, 2024. Carrick is retiring after 39 years of service in the Air National Guard. Air National Guard

Captain Samuel Creech, Deputy Dual Status Commander, United States Northern Command, addresses attendees during the opening ceremony of the Domestic Preparedness Workshop at the Gaylord National Harbor, Maryland today.

Col. Brandon B. Schraeder, outgoing Joint Nuclear Operations Center commander, makes remarks during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 1, 2022. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another.

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel Wilton, a chaplain with the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, gives the invocation during a change of command ceremony at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Illinois, June 7, 2022. Brig. Daniel McDonough assumed command of the Illinois Air National Guard from outgoing commander Maj. Gen. Peter Nezamis.

Master Sergeant Jose P. Mendoza is promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major at a very special ceremony including words by special guest CSM Brian A. Hester, Command Sergeant Major, Army Futures Command, at AFC Headquarters in Austin, TX on October 14th, 2022 (US Army Photo by Patrick Hunter)

Inter-American Defense College Staff, Faculty and Students welcome dignitaries and sponsors during a Class 62's orientation on Sept. 28, 2022. The event provides the students a chance to meet with their representatives regarding the upcoming school year and the challenges of completing a demanding Master's Degree curriculum while living with their families in a new country.

Commander of the 908th Airlift Wing, Col. Craig Drescher, and commander of the 908th Maintenance Group, Lt. Col. Stuart Martin, listen to remarks from Maj. Manuel de Diego, newly appointed commander of the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as he 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.

Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers, Joint-Base San Antonio and 502d Air Base Wing commander, speaks during a United States Army Memorial Detachment award banquet, in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22, 2022. This award is given to the awardees for their selfless service in volunteering their own time to give back to military families by assisting in funeral honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Jay Raymond, meets with Chief of Staff Japan Air Self Defense Force Gen. Shunji Izutsu, during a bi-lat meeting at the 37th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Col. April 6, 2022.

U.S. Air National Guard Col. Adam Colombo addresses the audience during a ceremony in which he relinquished command of the 111th Medical Group, a subordinate unit of the 111th Attack Wing, to USANG Col. Matthew Sands held here February 3, 2024. After relinquishing command, Colombo received goodbye salutes and handshakes from his comrades-in-arms during a change of command ceremony here on base where he has served for the last 19 years. Air National Guard photo By Tech Sgt. Timi Jones)

Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, speaks during a panel discussion at the Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum Oct. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. The group discussed military-related topics including readiness and recruiting.

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, addresses attendees at the 2022 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit, Nashville, Tennessee, April 5, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Duke K. Richardson speaks to the audience during the Air Force Materiel Command change of command, June 13, 2022, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Duke assumed command of AFMC from Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. during the ceremony.

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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sep. 16, 2022) Capt. John Cage, outgoing commodore of Submarine Squadron Twenty, speaks to distinguished guests, family and staff during a change of command ceremony held at the chapel onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Cage is relieved by Capt. Eric Cole. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 18, 2022) Capt. David Stallworth speaks during the Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum, Aug. 18, 2022. Capt. Daniel Jinx Testa relieved Stallworth who served as NETSAFAs commanding officer from August 2019 to August 2022. NETSAFA is the U.S. Navys agent for Navy education and training for international military students.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Jun. 17, 2022) Cmdr. Ron Allen, outgoing commanding officer of Submarine Readiness Squadron 36, speaks to distinguished guests, family and crew during a change of command ceremony held at the chapel onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Allen is relieved by Cmdr. Samuel Scovill. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Miller, 432nd Mission Support Group superintendent, listens to a speech during his retirement ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Feb. 5, 2024. Miller served the U.S. Air Force with pride and diligence for 23 years. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, delivers remarks during a Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony presided over by Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2022. Martin recognized 24 Airmen for their heroic actions during Operation Allies Refuge. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the U.S. armed forces for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

Lt. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander, speaks at the 88th Air Base Wing change of command ceremony July 7, 2022, in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During the ceremony, Col. Christopher Meeker assumed command of 88 ABW and Wright-Patterson AFB.

Deputy Commanding Geranel Brigadier General Gil Ferguson hosted an interactive discussion about 1st Special Force Command (Airborne) (1SFC(A)) current and future plans during a Special Forces Association Convention (SFACON), where Green Berets, Soldiers and retirees attended a four-day event held from September 21-24, 2022, in the Colorado Springs area including Fort Carson. SFACON is held to honor, remember and recognize Green Berets and enablers with multiple special events, panels of speakers and Special Forces Medal of Honor guests.

Italian Navy Rear Adm. Marco Casapieri, chief of naval air forces, speaks during an award presentation for the Italian Delegation at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Nov. 29, 2022. Casapieri formally thanked Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 for helping support the Italian Navy F-35B pilots and maintainers and assisted in the development of their organic F-35B training program that will be located at Amendola Air Base, Italy.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Brandon Rodriguez, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Michael A. Grinston during a board 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.

Col. Leslie Hauck, 52nd Fighter Wing Commander, delivers a speech during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery and Memorial, Luxembourg, Nov. 11, 2022. In his speech, he discussed the significance of Veterans Day, as well as the importance of recognizing each and every past, present and future member of the U.S. armed forces.

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., is interviewed by media during the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference in London, England, July 14, 2022. The GASCC was an opportunity for Air and Space chiefs from around the world to network and bolster partnerships and relationships.

Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, Air Force Research Laboratory command chief, delivers the commencement address at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony June 15, 2022. CCAF awarded 40 associate degrees to Wright-Patt Airmen in 19 degree programs.

Incoming U.S. Strategic Command Commander U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton speaks during the USSTRATCOM change of command ceremony, Omaha, Neb., Dec. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (April 6, 2013) Capt. L. Bryant Fuller III, commander of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, delivers remarks at the 50th memorial service to honor the men who died aboard the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN 593). Nearly 1,000 relatives, former shipmates and coworkers of the 129 Sailors attended the ceremony at Portsmouth High School.

Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer addresses guests during the U.S. 2nd Fleet change of command ceremony aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Dwyer was relieved by Vice Adm. Doug Perry as commander, Joint Force Command Norfolk, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea - Centre of Excellence. The ceremony marked the transition of command for Joint Force Command Norfolk, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and the Combined Joint Operations from the Sea - Centre of Excellence, which plays a crucial role in employing maritime forces in the Atlantic and Arctic.

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.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erwin Mason, 316th Training Squadron commander, delivers opening remark during the Juneteenth commemoration ceremony at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 16, 2022. Mason took command of the 316th TRS last year on the Juneteenth holiday.

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Throckmorton, 60th Operations Group commander, salutes during the 60th Air Mobility Wing change of command ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 27, 2022. Gen. Kenneth Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony as Col. Derek Salmi assumed command of the wing from Col. Corey Simmons.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, participates in a panel discussion on partnerships in littoral operations 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.

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb, former Air Force Special Operations Command commander and Air Education and Training Command commander, delivers a speech during an Order of the Sword ceremony in his honor at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 15, 2022. Webb was the first-ever dual Major Command Order of the Sword recipient.

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U.S. Space Force Col. Peter J. Flores, outgoing Commander of Space Delta 12, sings the U.S. Air Force Anthem during a Change of Command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 6, 2022.

Capt. Brian Hogan, commodore, Submarine Squadron Eight, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 21, 2022. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Christopher Holland relieved Cmdr. Jonathan Cantor as commanding officer of Boise.

U.S Army Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, the Commanding General of U.S. Army North speaks at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the 323d U.S. Army Band Fort Sams Own joint concert at the UTSA Recital Hall in San Antonio, Texas, November 13, 2022. UTSA and the 323d U.S. Army Band Fort Sams Own perform in a joint concert as a Veterans Day Tribute. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted the 52nd Anniversary of Celebrate America's Military, as a series of events honoring the men and women who serve in our Nation's Military - Active, Guard, and Reserve from all branches.

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

U.S. Air Force Col. Mary Teeter relinquished command of the 305th Maintenance Group to U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Pendley during a change of command ceremony. U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Wiederholt, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. Teeter led CAN DO Airmen and 305th innovation through both the COVID-19 pandemic as well as Operations Allies Welcome/Refuge.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, General Paul Selva, vice chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, center, and Dr. William Happer, deputy assistant to the president, National Security Council, listen as Vice President Mike Pence delivers opening remarks during the National Space Council meeting titled, Moon, Mars, and Worlds Beyond, Winning the Next Frontier, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at the National War College at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington. Chaired by the Vice President, the council's role is to advise the President regarding national space policy and strategy, and review the nation's long-range goals for space activities.

U.S. Army Sergeant Major Howard Kreamer, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader, encourages Team Offutts newly promoted Chief Master Sergeants during the Chiefs Recognition Ceremony Apr. 8, at the Beardmore Event Center, Bellevue, Nebraska. Only the top 1% of the enlisted rank make to Chief Master Sgt or E-9.

General Clarke relinquished command to General Fenton, who will assume command as the 13th Commander of USSOCOM after previously serving as the Commander of Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. (Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Bottoms, USSOCOM Public Affairs)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosts a lunch in honor of Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană at the Pentagon Arlington, Va., June 27, 2023.

Air Force Col. Ruth N. Segres delivers the invocation for the Military Womens Memorial 25th Anniversary Ceremony at the Military Womens Memorial in Arlington, Va., Oct. 15, 2022.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Colonel Pablo De Leon, Guatemala Delegate to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. During the visit, the Colonel De Leon conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, command chief, Air Combat Command, discusses Agile Combat Employment at an Air and Space Force Association panel, on Sept. 20, 2022. Storms and other major command chiefs and a senior enlisted leader discussed the role Airmen have in ACE, as well as the future of the enlisted force.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a keynote address on the state of the Air Force during the 2022 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2022.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Lieutenant General Richard M. Clark, Superintendent, United States Air Force Academy, delivers opening remarks to the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2022 during their Graduation Ceremony at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 25, 2022. Nine-hundred-seventy cadets crossed the stage to become the Air Force/Space Forces newest second lieutenants.

Ronda Fawber, Chairman of The Pennsylvania National Guard Associations Board of Directors, speaks with state legislators during Pennsylvania National Guard and Veterans Day at the state capitol.

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command Commander (center) and Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi, AFMC Command Chief (right) listen as Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Lommen, ceremony First Sergeant, speaks at the Order of the Sword ceremony, May 13, 2022 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded by noncommissioned officers to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to the well-being and development of the enlisted force.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Oct. 29, 2022) Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, gives remarks during a reception aboard the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during the ships first international port visit, Oct. 29. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during the 2022 Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The Reunion of Honor is an annual ceremony that commemorates the sacrifices made by both Japanese and American service members who fought during World War II on Iwo To.

Col. Lola Washington gives her remarks during the 108th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 24, 2022. Washington assumed command of the 108th MSG from Col. Bernadette Maldonado who served as commander since May 2021. Previously Washington served as the Chief of the Joint Staff for the New Jersey Air and Army National Guard in Lawrenceville, N.J.

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with American Legion�s Kansas Delegation, in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 27, 2019.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 14, 2022) Rear Adm. Brad Collins, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, addresses attendees as the guest speaker during NSA Souda Bays Navy Ball held at the Avra Imperial Resort in Kolymbari, Crete, Greece, on Oct. 14, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

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Major Gen. Matthew Baker, center, commanding general, 88th Readiness Division, speaks to more than 30 future Soldiers prior to a swearing in ceremony at the Minnesota Twins game Aug. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks on a Force Design 2030 panel during the 2022 Sea-Air-Space Exposition at National Harbor, Maryland, April 4, 2022. THe panel showcased the research-informed changes currently taking place in the Marine Corps to meet Force Design 2030 goals. Force Design 2030 is the Commandant's plan to shape the Marine Corps to face emerging threats.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker awards Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and the Commander of the Illinois National Guard, with the Illinois Distinguished Service Medal for his "leadership and poise" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Pritzker spoke at the Illinois National Guard's quarterly Senior Leader Engagement held Aug. 19 at Manufacturing times Digital (MxD) in Chicago. The Illinois National Guard administered more than 1.87 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine and contributed more than 268,000 man-days to the vaccination effort in Illinois saving thousands of lives.

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Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander, Carrier Strike Group 1, gives a speech at the Seattle Navy League Sea Services Awards Luncheon at Fleet Week, Aug. 4, 2022. Fleet Week Seattle is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

220825-N-AS200-0221 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2022) - Rear Adm. Lore Aguayo, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlantic, delivers remarks during a retirement ceremony held at Seabee Museum onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), 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.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

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