Military Promotion Ceremonies

Formal military promotion events featuring high-ranking officials, flags, and family interactions, set in indoor venues with patriotic colors.

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.

LT. GEN. John E. Rhodes is promoted to his current rank by General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps. LT. GEN. Rhodes' wife and his parents assisted with the promotion ceremony. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr. and Mrs. Judy Wagner each pin a fourth star on the shoulders of General Louis C. Wagner Jr., Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Research, Development and Acquisition, during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Army CHIEF of STAFF General John A. Wickham Jr. and Mrs. Betty Register each pin a third star on the shoulders of Lieutenant General Benjamin F. Register Jr. during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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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.

GEN Robert H. Barrow, commandant of the Marine Corps, promotes MGEN John H. Miller to the rank of lieutenant general. Miller's wife helps the commandant pin on her husband's third star. Miller is the commanding general of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LGEN Fred Mahaffey, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Operation and Plans, presents the Legion of Merit, first oak leaf cluster, to COL Carroll Papajohn, his Deputy Director for Force Management, in a ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Air Force General John Jumper (Right), COmmander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, and German Lieutenant General Peter Vogler, Commander, German Air Force Command, sign the Decree of Honor, cementing the relationship between the 63rd Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and the Luftwaffe's Cactus Starfighter Squadron during Class 00-IBG graduation. Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Thomas Cleven, Chairman of the Navy League, Richmond Chapter, presents SGT Wilcox with the Non-commissioned Officer of the Year Award as BGEN R. Bowen stands by. Base: Crystal City State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Colonel Albert Aimar, 163d Reconnaissance Wing Commander, California Air National Guard, says Thank you to Tuskegee Airmen, Oliver Goodall from the Los Angeles Chapter for his dedicated service to our Nation. Oliver Goodall shared his Tuskegee Airmen story with the 163d RW as a guest speaker to honor black history month, February 8, 2009.

General Maxwell R. Thurman, left, Commanding General, Training and Doctrine Command, watches as Mrs. Flo Ann Crosby pins a third star on the shoulder of Lieutenant General John Crosby during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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MGEN Bennett L. Lewis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mobilization, Planning and Requirements, receives the stars that symbolize his promotion to the rank of lieutenant general from Lawrence J. Korg, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics, and Mrs. Lewis in a ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Newly promoted U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William C. Hannan, Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commanding general, stands while family members pin on brigadier general rank during his promotion ceremony in Winchester, Va., Jan. 16.

Event, including wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Interior law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Larry Parkinson, and other officials on hand to speak, pose with law enforcement staff from respective bureaus

Chief Warrant Officer 5 James W. Jolly III, command chief warrant officer of the Alabama Army National Guard, gives a gift to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Tommy Smith, former command chief warrant officer for the Mississippi Army National Guard, during Smith's retirement ceremony at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, Aug. 7, 2022. Smith retired after more than 30 years of service.

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The 2nd Brigade, 78th Training Division, 84th Training Command recognized Soldiers and their families with a special retirement ceremony, September 17, 2022 at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. The careers of 69 Soldiers who honorably served their country with duty, selfless service and devotion were celebrated. Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed was a guest speaker among several VIPs at the ceremony.

Folding of Colors at the evening Colors ceremony held at Camp Pendleton Ranch House. (Substandard image). Folding of Colors at the evening Colors ceremony held at Camp Pendleton Ranch House. (Substandard image)

General Arthur E. Brown, Vice CHIEF of STAFF, US Army, and Mrs. Yvonne McCall each pin a third star on the shoulders of Lieutenant General James F. McCall, Director, Army Budget, during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Army CHIEF of STAFF General Carl E. Vuono and Mrs. Beverly Graves each pin a third star on the shoulders of Lieutenant General Richard G. Graves, Assistant Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Operations and Plans, during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Lambert, Deputy Commanding General- Maneuver for the 3rd Infantry Division, poses for a photo with his family during his promotion ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sept. 2, 2022. The deputy commanding general-maneuver advises and assists the commanding general for the division's training and operational readiness. Lambert is a United States Army War College graduate and has deployed to Haiti, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Retired Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst (left), director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, presents the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor medal to U.S. Army veteran Robert S. May during the OMHOF Class of 2022 induction ceremony April 22, 2022, at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium in Columbus, Ohio. May, 72, of DeGraff, Ohio, was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor device during a recon mission in Vietnam in December 1969. The OMHOF recognizes Ohio veterans who were awarded medals for valor during their military service.

The Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. James C. McConville, congratulates World War II veteran, Pfc. William Kellerman, who was awarded the Prisoner of War, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., June 28, 2022. Kellerman was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 315th Infantry Regiment when he landed on Utah Beach, Normandy nearly 78 years ago on June 11, 1944. Less than one month into his tour of duty, the company radio was damaged under heavy gunfire and Kellerman was sent to notify his battalions headquarters. While en route, he was captured and taken prisoner by German soldiers on July 4, 1944. He later escaped and traveled over 600 miles before being found by the French Resistance, who hid him in the Freteval Forest until it was liberated by American forces in August 1944. He returned to his unit and in April 1945, Kellermans unit engaged in combat against the Armed Forces of Germany, and he was shot in the hand and leg by enemy small arms fi

Colonel (COL) Bryan Shelburne (center) Commander US Army Herald Trumpets, Major (MAJ) Jeff Jensen Armed Forces Inaugural Committee and Specialists First Class (SFC) Roger Yorgey (left) of the US Army Herald Trumpets, discuss the nights schedule with a Tennessee Inaugural Ball representative, (far left). State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Lieutenant General Richard G. Trefry, Inspector General, Headquarters, US Army, presents the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel John P. Coppens, an inspector general within the Office of the Inspector General during a ceremony held at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presents the Medal of Honor flag to Army Maj. John J. Duffy, in a ceremony in which Duffy and five other Medal of Honor recipients were inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., July 6, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

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General E.C. Meyer, United States (US) Army CHIEF of STAFF, promotes Brigadier General Robert M. Joyce to the rank of major general. Upon his promotion Joyce assumes the position of US Army adjutant general. Second Lieutenant Joyce reads his father's promotion order while the rest of the family looks on. Country: Unknown

The 2nd Brigade, 78th Training Division, 84th Training Command recognized Soldiers and their families with a special retirement ceremony, September 17, 2022 at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. The careers of 69 Soldiers who honorably served their country with duty, selfless service and devotion were celebrated. Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed was a guest speaker among several VIPs at the ceremony.

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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, attends a Congressional breakfast at Modern Day Marine 2022 at the Walter E. Convention Center, Washington D.C., May 11, 2022. During the breakfast, Gen. Smith awarded the 2022 Marine Corps League Award recipients.

Reunited, for the first time, after thirty years at a POW/MIA Banquet at Randolph AFB, are (Left to Right) Steve Wayne, Earl Amen, Bob Houghton and Bob Prado. They recalled their harrowing flight in Vietnam in 1967 when Earl Amen and Bob Houghton's crippled F-4 Phantom fighter was pushed out of enemy territory by another F-4 flown by Bob Prado and Steve Wayne. Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne receiving visit at Main Interior from U.S. Army Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, Chief of the National Guard Bureau

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Brig. Gen. Michael Regan, Pennsylvania Air National Guard commander (left) and Col. Edward Fink Jr., 193rd Special Operations Wing commander (right) exchange the guidon at an assumption of command ceremony Oct. 28, 2022, Middletown, Pennsylvania. The ceremonial passing of the guidon to Fink marks the beginning of his command of the 193rd SOW.

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Award ceremony, Office of the Naval Aide. Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard (center), shakes hands with an unidentified naval officer during an award ceremony; an unidentified officer stands at left. Office of the Naval Aide, White House, Washington, D.C.

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.

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation reception, hosted by Secretary Condoleezza Rice, in Benjamin Franklin Room. Among other dignitaries at the event, honoring the Department's long standing relationship with the Marine Corps in the realm of diplomatic security, were Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, Richard Griffin; Under Secretary for Management, Henrietta Fore; Marine Corps Lieutenant General Jan Huly; and Marine Corps Lieutenant General George Christmas.

COL. Charles Fox, right, 475th Air Base Wing commander, passes the unit flag to LT. GEN. Richard Hawley, Fifth Air Force commander, during the 374th Airlift Wing reorganization ceremony. The 374th Tactical Airlift Wing and the 475th Air Base Wing were combined to form the new unit. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Luke Mooney, left, an infantry officer, renders his first salute as a newly commissioned second lieutenant to his father who served before him, William Mooney, right, during a commissioning ceremony held inside the auditorium of the Regional Training Institute at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, Sept. 6, 2022. The first salute, also known as the silver dollar salute, is a military tradition in which a newly commissioned officer renders their first salute as an officer to an enlisted soldier of their choosing, usually a noncommissioned officer who has mentored and guided the up and coming officer on their journey, and presents that soldier with a silver dollar coin as a sign of gratitude and respect.

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. Army 2nd Lt. Brian Goggin leans down so his family, Susan Goggin and Jim Goggin, can pin on his second lieutenant rank insignia during a commissioning ceremony held inside the auditorium of the Regional Training Institute at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, Sept. 6, 2022. Goggin will be an infantry officer.

On May 23, 2001, President George W. Bush hosted a re-enlistment ceremony for one hundred US service members from all five armed services in the White House East Room. President Bush pledged support to the troops stating "I have promisednever to take you for granted. As long as I live under this roof, our country and our military will be prepared to meet any challenge the future many bring." Accompanying the president are Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, and General Henry H. Shelton, USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, who administered the oath of enlistment to the service members. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

General Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, passes the guidon to Air Force Gen. retired Richard Myers, 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as Command Sgt. Maj. James Porterfield, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, NORAD and USNORTHCOM, stands to receive the flag during the USNORTHCOM 20th Anniversary Ceremony on Sept. 30, 2022, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. USNORTHCOM was established Oct. 1, 2002 to provide command and control of Department of Defense homeland defense efforts and to coordinate defense support of civil authorities. (Department of Defense photo by Master Sgt. Benjamin Wiseman)

U.S. Park Police promotion ceremony, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the dignitaries on hand

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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, and Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia, stand in the White House, Washington D.C., on March 18, 2014, after receiving the Medal of Honor for their heroic deeds during the Vietnam war. President Barack Obama presented 24 Medals of Honor in a rare ceremony meant to commemorate acts of bravery that the government concluded should of been recognized long ago.

ADM James D. Watkins is sworn in as the chief of naval operations by Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger, as Mrs. Watkins looks on. Vice President George Bush is in the background. GEN Charles A. Gabriel, not shown, will be sworn in as U.S. Air Force chief of staff during the ceremony at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation reception, hosted by Secretary Condoleezza Rice, in Benjamin Franklin Room. Among other dignitaries at the event, honoring the Department's long standing relationship with the Marine Corps in the realm of diplomatic security, were Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, Richard Griffin; Under Secretary for Management, Henrietta Fore; Marine Corps Lieutenant General Jan Huly; and Marine Corps Lieutenant General George Christmas.

Army CHIEF of STAFF General Carl E. Vuono and Mrs. Patricia Hammond each pin a third star on the shoulders of Lieutenant General Robert Hammond during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. The Hammonds' daughter Susan is at left. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Capt. Benjamin Krzeczowski, right, of 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, salutes former Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who led a star-studded lineup of military and community leaders thanking Alaska service members at the 52nd Annual Military Appreciation Banquet, June 11, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce event honored Krzeczowski and 12 other Soldiers and Airmen, both active duty and Guard, and two civilians for their exceptional achievements and volunteer efforts in support of the military community.

Veterans and members were inducted into the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City, Mo., Oct. 28, 2022. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Di Trolio.)

The Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. James C. McConville, pins the Prisoner of War medal on World War II veteran, Pfc. William Kellerman, during a medals presentation ceremony at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., June 28, 2022. Kellerman was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 315th Infantry Regiment when he landed on Utah Beach, Normandy nearly 78 years ago on June 11, 1944. Less than one month into his tour of duty, the company radio was damaged under heavy gunfire and Kellerman was sent to notify his battalions headquarters. While en route, he was captured and taken prisoner by German soldiers on July 4, 1944. He later escaped and traveled over 600 miles before being found by the French Resistance, who hid him in the Freteval Forest until it was liberated by American forces in August 1944. He returned to his unit and in April 1945, Kellermans unit engaged in combat against the Armed Forces of Germany, and he was shot in the hand and leg by enemy small arms fire. Due to his heroic achievement

Members of the Panamanian Joint Committee gather for a photograph following their meeting. Seated in front are the committee's co-president's, Luis E. Guizado, left, and Lieutenant Colonel John T. Browne. Standing behind them are, from left: Captain Jesus S. Pagan, Nancy Trotter, Juan A. Jaramillo, Jorge E. Morales, Augusto Buendia, Major Jose H. Rivera, Yadisel V. de Ruiz and Captain George Vargas. Base: Fort Amador Country: Panama (PAN)

LCOL Joseph L. Cook receives the Legion of Merit from BGEN Charles D. Bussey, deputy of the Public Affairs Office, in a ceremony at the Pentagon. Looking on are LCOL Cook's wife Janice and his daughter Jackie. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Clifton D. Morehouse, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division command sergeant major, passes the colors to Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton, outgoing Division commanding general, during the Divisions change of command ceremony downtown Winchester, Va., July 26, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Carroll, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Public Affairs Office)

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Queen Beatrix and King Harald V van Norway visit the Van Ghentkazerne. In addition to Queen Beatrix, Colonel der Mariniers says H.F. Dukers, commander of the barracks. The mayor of Rotterdam, Dr. A. Pepper is also present when visiting.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Marine Corp's oldest post and a National Historic Landmark

Event, including wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Interior law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement and Security Larry Parkinson, and other officials on hand to speak, pose with law enforcement staff from respective bureaus

Marine Corps Combat Development Center. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps D. W. Sommers speaks during the second annual Stars and Stripes Banquet. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

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As the national anthem plays, the principals involved in the change of command ceremony for the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) render appropriate honors. They are, from left to right, Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney; Army GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf; Army GEN. Colin Powell, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF and Marine GEN. Joseph P. Hoar. Hoar is relieving Schwarzkopf as commander-in-chief, USCENTCOM. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Bobby Burns, Mayor of Midland, Texas, presents LT. GEN. James Record, 12th Air Force Commander, with the key to the city of Midland. The Mayor also dedicated an official day in the general's honor. Base: Midland State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presents the Medal of Honor flag to Medal of Honor recipient former Army Spc. Five Dennis M. Fujii, in a ceremony in which Fujii and five other Medal of Honor recipients were inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., July 6, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

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WASHINGTON (May 24, 2018) President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor to retired Master Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Britt Slabinski during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C. Slabinski received the Medal of Honor for his actions during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan in March 2002.

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President Barack Obama with WASP pilots Elaine Danforth Harmon, left, Bernice Falk Haydu and Lorraine H. Rodgers, right, after signing S.614, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, in the Oval Office Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) was established during World War II, and from 1942 to 1943, more than a thousand women joined, flying sixty million miles of non-combat military missions. Of the women who received their wings as Women Airforce Service Pilots, approximately 300 are living today. Also pictured are active duty US Air Force pilots and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.)

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Marine Corps Combat Development Center. Marine Corps Combat Development Center. Sergeant Major W. A. Sheldon speaks during the second annual Stars and Stripes Banquet. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Science and Technology Acedemies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration (STARBASE), a Department of Defense youth program opens its first facility on Fort Drum, N.Y., Sep 16, 2022. STARBASE was created to expose youth to innovative hand-on activities in science, technology and mathematics within the aviation field.

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