Military Promotion Ceremonies

Images of various military promotion ceremonies featuring servicemen saluting, flag displays, and honoring ranks in formal settings.

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, celebrate the Marine Corps' 247th Birthday in Northbrook, Ill., November 4, 2022. Since 1921, the Corps has celebrated their birthday and honored the legacy of the U.S. Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Ball. November 10 is the official birthday of the Marine Corps.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 21, 2022) Newly pinned Chief Operations Specialist Richard Adams passes through the "sideboys" and is accepted into the chief petty officer mess by Command Master Chief Patrick McCormick during a ceremony aboard amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The rank of chief petty officer was established April 1, 1893 and once a year the U.S. Navy advances selected Sailors to the rank. John P Murtha is homeported in San Diego.

220520-N-RU672-0032 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (May 20, 2022) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Stephanie Durazo, assigned to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) force protection, performs the national anthem during her retirement onboard the Seabee Chapel May 20. 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Langfeldt, right, the 6th Marine Corps District commanding officer, salutes the U.S. National flag and Marine Corps colors with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric Hastings, left, the 6MCD Guest of Honor, during the National Anthem at the 6MCD 247th Marine Corps birthday ball at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront hotel in Savannah, Georgia, Nov. 17, 2022. Hastings was the former district commanding officer of Langfeldt when they worked at 12th Marine Corps Recruiting District. Hastings was invited in honor of his service in the Marine Corps and the multiple assignments supporting Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

The Utah National Guard Honor Guard presents the colors at the change-of-responsibility ceremony. The Utah Army National Guard welcomes its new command chief warrant officer during a change-of-responsibility ceremony, Dec. 5, 2022, in the Draper headquarters auditorium. During the ceremony, Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Brian Searcy relinquishes the role of command chief of the Utah Army National Guard to Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Erickson.

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US Marine Corps (USMC) Officers of Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) transport the cake for the 228th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps to USMC Lieutenant General (LGEN) Edward Hanlon, Jr., Commanding General, MCCDC, host of the ball at The Hilton located in Alexandria, Virginia (VA). Base: Alexandria State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Veterans Advisory Committee Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony 2017.

KEY WEST, Fla. (July 15, 2022) U.S. military personnel present colors during a change of command ceremony where U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Douglas Fears relinquished command of Joint Interagency Task Force South to U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mark Fedor at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center in Key West, Fla. July 15, 2022. JIATF-South detects and monitors illegal trafficking in the air and on the water, and supports international and interagency operations that stop illegal drug trafficking. It operates in waters covering 42 million square miles of the western hemisphere, predominately with its 20 official partner nations.

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, celebrate the Marine Corps' 247th Birthday in Northbrook, Ill., November 4, 2022. Since 1921, the Corps has celebrated their birthday and honored the legacy of the U.S. Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Ball. November 10 is the official birthday of the Marine Corps.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 17, 2022) - Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic hosted a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Oceana Nov. 17. Deputy Commodore, Capt. Peter Peterman Shoemaker, relieved Commodore, Capt. Ted Chick Ricciardella during the ceremony.

Office of Administration - 2nd Annual Veterans Owned Business Conference

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Lt. Cdr. Christopher Bourque relives Lt. Cdr. Jeffrey Shepard as commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Cheyenne during the change of command ceremony at Wyoming National Guard Joint Forces Readiness Center, Wyoming.

220520-N-RU672-0030 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (May 20, 2022) Capt. Kirk Lagerquist, chief staff officer, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), renders a salute during a retirement ceremony for Master-at-Arms 1st Class Stephanie Durazo at the Seabee Chapel May 20. 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.

The U.S. Marine Corps 6th Communication Battalion color guard presents the colors during the Fire Department of New York Marine Corps Association 247th Birthday Celebration, Fort Hamilton, New York, Nov. 9, 2022. The annual event gathers past and present service members from the FDNY, Marine Corps Fleet Force, and Marine Corps Reserve to honor traditions, build camaraderie, and remember past accomplishments.

Col. Patrick M. Roddy Jr., 83rd commander of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), relinquishes command to Col. David B. Rowland, during a Change of Command Ceremony in Conmy Hall, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington Va., July 8, 2022. The ceremony, hosted by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, recognized Roddy Jr.'s 25 months of dedication to the regiment.

Honor guardsmen present colors during the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Change of Command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Feb. 5, 2024. (DoD

The Honor Guard detail post during the Air Eduction and Training Command change of command ceremony May 20, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

Yokota Air Base Honor Guard post the colors during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. 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.

While in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and drummers from The U.S. Navy Band visited with over 200 JROTC students from Sierra Vista High School and Bonanza High School. The color guard shared their experiences in the military and why they continue to choose to serve. Students also had the chance to ask the service members questions and get some tips and tricks about presenting the colors.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Warren Cook, Commanding Officer of 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD) and Col. Dennis Sanchez, former Commanding Officer of 8MCD, receives the guidon at a change of command ceremony in Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, July 19, 2022. A Change of Command ceremony is held for the on going commanding officer, Sanchez and the incoming officer, Cook, for 8MCD Headquarters.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Parisa Fetherson, the Marine Corps Community Services representative, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, walk through the center of junior cadets in preparation for the cake cutting ceremony during the military family dance night held at The Clubs at Quantico, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 2, 2022. The dance provided the opportunity for children to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday as well as share in the experience of a night like the experiences of the actual Marine Corps birthday ball.

The Utah National Guard Honor Guard presents the colors at the change-of-responsibility ceremony. The Utah Army National Guard welcomes its new command chief warrant officer during a change-of-responsibility ceremony, Dec. 5, 2022, in the Draper headquarters auditorium. During the ceremony, Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Brian Searcy relinquishes the role of command chief of the Utah Army National Guard to Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Erickson.

Nearly 20 Soldiers from Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and the 531st Hospital Center were formally welcomed into the U.S. Armys Noncommissioned Officer Corps at an NCO Induction Ceremony at Fort Campbells Wilson Theater, June 27.

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

The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard presents colors March 29, 2023, in the Main Exchange at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The ceremony was part of the National Vietnam War Veterans Day observance hosted by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.

The Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing Color Guard team presents the colors during a Change of Command ceremony at the 180FW in Swanton, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2022. During the ceremony, outgoing 180FW commander, Col. Michael DiDio, relinquished command to incoming commander, Col. Chad Holesko.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Recognition Ceremony, Apr. 28, 2022, Magnolia Halle, San Antonio, Texas. This event was held to honor all promotees to the rank of Chief Master Sgt.

ASAN, Guam (Sept. 22, 2022) - Capt. Michael R. Baker, a Navy Chaplain, receives an ovation for his dedicated service from military and civilian personnel from Joint Region Marianas, Sept. 22. Chaplain Baker is continuing his service at U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, Ft. Meade, MD.

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220908-N-GR120-1001 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 8, 2022) Command Master Chief Petty Officer Mike Carbone salutes Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith during his Change of Office and Retirement Ceremony held at Mahan Hall, United States Naval Academy, Sept. 8, 2022. Smith served as the 15th MCPON for four years, and turned over responsibility to James Honea as the 16th MCPON.

Opening ceremony unveiling the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, National Park Service officials including Gettysburg Superintendent John Latschar, representatives of The Gettysburg Foundation, and Civil War movie actor Stephen Lang among the dignitaries delivering remarks

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric Hastings, right, the 6th Marine Corps District Guest of Honor, marches with Col. Lance Langfeldt, left, the 6MCD commanding officer, during the 6MCD 247th Marine Corps birthday ball at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront hotel in Savannah, Georgia, Nov. 17, 2022. Hastings was the former district commanding officer of Langfeldt when they worked at 12th Marine Corps Recruiting District. Hastings was invited in honor of his service in the Marine Corps and the multiple assignments supporting Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

A scene is shown May 10, 2022, of a special signing ceremony for a memorandum/agreement between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy in Black River Falls, Wis. The ceremony was held at the Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Office Building on the east side of Black River Falls and included Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss and Command Sgt. Maj. Raquel DiDomenico, garrison command sergeant major, and Ho-Chunk Nation Chief Clayton Winneshiek and Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle. This memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy represents Fort McCoys assumption of the U.S. Armys legal responsibility under multiple federal laws and presidential executive orders to protect natural, historic, and sacred places with traditional religious and cultural importance to all Native American peoples, but especially those of the Ho Chunk Nation, on whos aboriginal territory the Fort McCoy military installation is now located.

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Clark J. Charpentier MEDCoE Command Sergeant Major render honors during his retirement ceremony held on Fort Sam Houston, Texas on December 2, 2022. Charpentier, originally from Louisiana, is the senior Army 68W Combat Flight Paramedic and retired from active duty after serving 30 years in the United States Army.

220825-N-AS200-0238 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2022) - Capt. Kirk A. Lagerquist, chief staff officer, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), is piped ashore for the final time during his retirement ceremony held at Seabee Museum onboard 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.

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.

U.S. Marine Col. Daniel Whitley, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, delivers a speech during the Bonsall Unified School District Purple Star designation ceremony at Bonsall West Elementary School in Oceanside, California, April 5, 2022. The school district earned the Purple Star award for their excellence in serving military-connected students. Whitley is a native of Massapequa, New York.

Brig. Gen. Lavetta Bennett received a promotion from colonel to brigadier general at the Lansing Center October 1, 2022. During the promotion ceremony Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, the Adjutant General of the Michigan National Guard Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, also awarded her with a Meritorious Service Medal at the ceremony. Brig. Gen. Bennett received the promotion as part of her transition to her new assignment with the National Guard Bureau in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Dennis P. LeMaster (left), Deputy Commanding General-Support U.S. Army Medical Command and Command Sgt. Maj. Clark J. Charpentier (right), MEDCoE Command Sergeant Major render honors during a retirement ceremony held on Fort Sam Houston, Texas on December 2, 2022. Charpentier, originally from Louisiana, is the senior Army 68W Combat Flight Paramedic and retired from active duty after serving 30 years in the United States Army.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady speaks during the U.S. Strategic Command change of command ceremony, Omaha, Neb., Dec. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

120523-N-AC887-012BOSTON (May 23, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus and Dr. Drew Gilpin Faust, president of Harvard University, look on as Ensign Evan Roth gives Sgt. Taylor Evans the traditional silver dollar for rendering the newly commissioned officer his first salute during a tri-service commissioning ceremony at Harvard University. Mabus delivered remarks and congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments and commended their willingness to serve.

A U.S. Marine assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), pays respect to fallen Service members during a Memorial Day event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 30, 2022. Service members gather at Camp Lemonnier to remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

An Army Color Guard is shown May 10, 2022, during a special signing ceremony for a memorandum/agreement between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy in Black River Falls, Wis. The ceremony was held at the Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Office Building on the east side of Black River Falls and included Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss and Command Sgt. Maj. Raquel DiDomenico, garrison command sergeant major, and Ho-Chunk Nation Chief Clayton Winneshiek and Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle. This memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy represents Fort McCoys assumption of the U.S. Armys legal responsibility under multiple federal laws and presidential executive orders to protect natural, historic, and sacred places with traditional religious and cultural importance to all Native American peoples, but especially those of the Ho Chunk Nation, on whos aboriginal territory the Fort McCoy military installation is now located.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory Jones, commanding officer with Weapons Training Battalion, gives his remarks during the Marine Corps Championships award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 4, 2023. Marines who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and exceptional marksmanship talent at the Marine Corps Championships receive an invitation from the team captain of the Marine Corps Shooting Team to serve as a summer augment. Summer augments to the MCST will further compete in state, regional, national, and inter-service matches from May through August 2023.

Coast Guard Air Station - Clearwater, Florida - Distinguished Flying Cross - 26-HK-128-2. Hurricane Katrina

(From left to right) Rear Adm. Kevin Lenox, Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, and Rear Adm. Jeffrey Anderson, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, salute during a change of command ceremony held on Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton Sept. 1, 2022. Anderson served as commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 from July 2021 to September 2022, and will report to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as the director of operations for his next assignment.

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U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, The Basic School, bow their heads for the invocation, at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 13, 2022. The graduates proceed to their respective military occupational specialty schools to gain their primary job skills knowledge and sharpen their leadership abilities.

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, participate in a Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony on Camp Plaza, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony is important to all Marines as it is an annual renewal of each Marines commitment to the Corps and Corps commitment to our nation's quest for peace and freedom worldwide.

Pinning Ceremony

BACH had five service members graduate from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) June 10, 2022, at Cole Park Commons on Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The IPAP mission is to provide the uniformed services with highly competent, compassionate Physician Assistants who model integrity, strive for leadership excellence, and are committed to lifelong learning. Our graduates are commissioned into the officer corps of their respective service and take their place beside other military health care professionals in providing medical services to active duty military personnel, their dependents, and retirees.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 06, 2022) Cmdr. John Houston, 85th commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony for VP-10 held at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville.

U.S. Airmen from 375th Air Mobility Wing leadership listen to a speaker during the 375th Communications Group inactivation on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 29, 2022. The 375th CG was activated in 2007 and had the responsibility of supporting the mission of the 375th AMW in its global reach mission by providing command, control, communications and computer support to DoD, USTRANSCOM, AMC, 18th Air Force, SDDC, AFNIC, three flying wings, 31 tenant units and direct support to the 618th Air and Space Operations Center global mission.

U.S. Marines with The Basic School (TBS), participate in TBS Charlie Company 3-22 graduation at Little Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 14, 2022. Officers of The Basic School, class 3-22 have been thoroughly trained and educated in the high standards of professional knowledge, esprit-de-corps, and leadership which prepared them for duty as company grade officers in the operating forces.

221014-N-PX557-0051MECHANICSBURG, Pa.(October 14, 2022)Rear Adm. Peter Stamatopoulos, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)/Chief of Supply Corps, provides guest speaker remarks during a change of command ceremony for NAVSUP Business Systems Center (BSC) onboard Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, October 14. During the ceremony, Capt. David D. Carnal (right) relieved Capt. Eugene Gene” S. Cash (center), as commanding officer, NAVSUP BSC. Cash served as NAVSUP BSC commanding officer from April 2020 to October 2022 and will retire following more than 28 years of service as a Navy Supply Corps Officer.U.S. Navy photo by James E. Foehl (Released)

Members of the official party pay respect and render a salute during the playing of the American and Canadian national anthems during the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Change of Command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Feb. 5, 2024. (DoD

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

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Seaira Moore receives a Navy and Marine Commendation Medal at Recruiting Station Sacramento in Sacramento, Calif., Feb. 12. Moore was awarded for her unwavering sacrifice and dedication to RS Sacramento while serving as the Marketing and Communications director. Marine Corps

Attendees made up of 5th Air Force and 374th Airlift Wing members as well as Japanese dignitaries and foreign officials applaud during the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, Japan, Oct. 23, 2022. Pacific Air Forces is deploying MQ-9s, a medium-altitude, long endurance remotely piloted aircraft, and personnel to JMSDF Kanoya Air Base to conduct airborne reconnaissance operations in close coordination with the Japan Ministry of Defense in furtherance of the U.S.-Japan treaty and to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Violinist Mackenzie Bell from Horse Branch, Ky., plays the National Anthem during an awards ceremony at the Owensboro Armory in Owensboro, Ky. on June 10, 2022. The ceremony was to award Kentucky National Guard veterean Sgt. John Burlew the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for actions in Afghanistan in 2022

Office of Civil Rights - Veterans Day - Admiral Michelle J Howard speaking at a Veterans Day Event , Environmental Protection Agency

220402-N-PW480-5872 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 2, 2022) - Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets participate in the armed exhibition drill event at the 2022 NJROTC National Academic, Athletic, and Drill Competition, April 2. NJROTC cadets from 27 schools across the nation assembled for the competition. It is the first to be held in person since 2019 and is the most comprehensive test of overall NJROTC training and performance. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) oversees 583 NJROTC and 58 Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) units across the nation and world.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses the staff at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, on October 28, 2014. The Secretary is in Ottawa to emphasize steadfast U.S. support for our Canadian partners, continued close cooperation in our shared approach to countering violent extremism, and our commitment to stand beside our Canadian neighbors and friends.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Tracey D. Nicholson, a Virginia native, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, holds a United States flag during a retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, February 15, 2024. MCCOG executes Marine Corps Department of Defense Information Network Operations and Marine Corps Defensive Cyberspace Operations to enhance freedom of action across warfighting domains while denying the efforts of adversaries by degradation or disruption via cyberspace operations. Marine Corps

Yorktown, Va. (January 30, 2024) CMC Mikendra Porter, Command Master Chief at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown (left) and Captain Dan Patrick, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown (right) stand with a contingent of Sailors who received awards and promotions at the conclusion of an all hands award quarters event.

220428-N-TL956-1058 MANAMA, Bahrain (April 28, 2022) Rear Adm. Sean R. Bailey, deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), deputy commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet Manama, Bahrain (left), Capt. William Lane, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain (center, left); Cmdr. Leroy Young (center, right), command Chaplain of NSA Bahrain; stand on stage with academic staff members before the audience of graduates during the 2022 NSA Bahrain Graduation Recognition Ceremony, hosted by University of Maryland Global Campus onboard NSA Bahrain. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Centrals mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family.

220711-N-TH560-0914 NORFOLK, Va. (July 11, 2022) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brittany M. Robinson receives the Junior Enlisted Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Award, presented by Vice. Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the director of Policy, Plans, and Strategy of the Joint Staff, Capt. Emily Bassett, president of Sea Service Leadership Association (SSLA), and Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, SSLA chair of the board, at the Joint Womens Leadership Symposium. The awards are presented annually to honor the leadership of Sailors who go above and beyond to foster an inclusive culture in the Navy.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines from various infantry units across the Marine Corps who were allotted the opportunity to tour the Pentagon after previously winning the Super Squad competition, in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2022. The Super Squad competition tested marksmanship and tactical proficiency during a series of drills to include live-fire evaluation during day and night attacks, employment of weapon systems, ambushes and defense, land navigation and patrolling.

Recipients of Air Force Global Strike Commands Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards stand with Gen. Anthony Cotton, AFGSC commander and Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, AFGSC command chief. Six AFGSC Airmen were selected for this prestigious award on the basis of merit, job performance, superior leadership and personal achievements.

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The Bethel Regional High School Junior ROTC honor guard presents the colors during the Cama-i Dance Festival held at the Bethel Regional High School in Bethel, Alaska, March 25, 2023.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership hosts a Convocation Ceremony for Class 62 students on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 2022. The event is a college tradition symbolizing the coming together of students from the Western Hemisphere to a unified body as Class 62.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep 30, 2022) Members of the Kinnick High School Junior Reserver Officers' Training Corps present the colors during a retirement ceremony for Lt. Cmdr. Chris Guaydacan, force protection officer assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7, Sept. 30, 2022. Guaydacan retires with over 30 years of combined service to his country.

221021-N-OM737-1041NORFOLK, Va. (October 21, 2022) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Murphy delivers a speech at the ships chief pinning ceremony at the Nauticus museum, Oct. 21, 2022. During the ceremony, 15 USS Bataan Sailors were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer. The Chief petty officer pinning ceremony is considered one of the most significant milestones of an enlisted U.S. Navy Sailors career.

240119-N-KC192-1025 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Jan. 19, 2024) Rear Adm. Peterson, deputy commander Reserve Component Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), and director, Navy Reserve Nurse Corps, prospective and current commanding officers, executive officers and senior enlisted leaders take a group photo during an annual reserve leadership synch on board NSA Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, Jan. 19, 2024. The synch included training and mentorship opportunities for prospective reserve commanding and executive officers along with their senior enlisted leaders across the region and to ensure alignment on future and current efforts are maintained.

U.S. Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, speaks to ROTC cadets at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky., April 22, 2022. Allvin was in town for the Thunder Over Louisville air show, which celebrated the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force. The Kentucky Air Guard is served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the event.

220520-N-DD694-1015 WASHINGTON (May 20, 2022) The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard presents the colors during the singing of the National Anthem at the retirement ceremony of Senior Chief Musician Courtney Williams. Known as 'The Voice of the Navy,' and serving as the announcer for the past four presidential inaugurations, Williams retired after 26 years of service.

U.S. Marines with various units across Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, bow their heads during the invocation at the Intramural Marksmanship Competition Awards Ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons.

Honor Guard Airmen unfurl a three-star flag for Lt. Gen. John Healy during his promotion ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 3, 2022. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., presided over the ceremony before Healy took command of Air Force Reserve Command.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jack Fontaine, a combat instructor with Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East, poses for a photo after receiving the Overall Grand Aggregate award during the Intramural Marksmanship Competition awards ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson participates in the Pledge of Allegiance at the 139th Diplomatic Security Basic Special Agent Class Graduation at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on October 18, 2017.

Airmen from the 422d Air Base Group honor guard, hold a flag at the table top position during a 9/11 retreat ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Sep. 9, 2022. Airmen and guests participated in the ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

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220705-N-ZW825-0214 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 5, 2022) Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) midshipman candidates listen during a Warrior Toughness class at Recruit Training Command (RTC), July 5. Upon completion of NSI, the candidates will start their freshman year of the NROTC program at colleges and universities nationwide this fall. NSI is an indoctrination program hosted at RTC, and provides midshipmen with a common military training orientation. NSI provides basic training in five warfighting fundamentals - firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and small arms handling and marksmanship - to begin creating basically trained and smartly disciplined future Navy and Marine Corps officers. NROTC is overseen by Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, which supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors.

U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Holbeck, center, outgoing commander of the 116th Air Control Wing (ACW), Georgia Air National Guard, relinquishes the guidon to Maj. Gen. Thomas Grabowski, left, assistant adjutant general-air, Georgia Air National Guard, during a change-of-command ceremony held at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct.14, 2022. Dunlap took command of the 116th ACW from Holbeck during the ceremony.

A Color Guard made up of Soldiers and Airmen with the Pennsylvania National Guard, prepares to retire the colors after the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer national conference at the Gettysburg Wyndham.

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Oct. 21, 2022) The Naval Surface Force Atlantic Chiefs Mess poses for a group photo following the chief pinning ceremony onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 21, 2022. Nine Sailors received their gold-fouled anchors during the ceremony.

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Rebana, former command master chief of II Marine Expeditionary Force, and U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Baker participate in a retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2024. Rebana enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1994 and since has served in various leadership billets including command master chief of 3d Medical Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, and II Marine Expeditionary Force. Marine Corps

A joint services casket team carries the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era out of Memorial Amphitheater, at the conclusion of the state funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery. The serviceman will be interred at the tomb of the Unknowns. Behind President Ronald Reagan are members of the US Army Chorus. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 8, 2022) - The Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Color Guard parades the colors at a change of command ceremony onboard, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. During the ceremony, Capt. Les Sobol relieved Capt. Rich Jarrett as commanding officer of CFAY during a change of command ceremony. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacquita Melton assumed the role of Command Chief of the Ohio Air National Guard's 178th Wing in Springfield, Ohio during a change of authority ceremony held Dec. 3, 2022. Melton is the ninth command chief master sergeant of the Ohio National Guard's 178th Wing.

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi (May 23, 2022) - Rear Adm. Ronald Piret, Commander, Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command, presided over the promotions of Naval Oceanographys newest Senior and Master Chief Aerographers Mates at NASA Stennis Space Center, Mississippi May 23, 2022. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson takes a photo with U.S. Marines during the meet-and-greet at the Residence of the U.S. Ambassador in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 8, 2017.

050829-F-6911G-043. Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Brandon Sims, center, assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) reactor department, poses for a group photo during Fords Master Chief and Senior Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony, May 20, 2022. Six Master Chiefs and 16 Senior Chiefs were pinned during the ceremony. Ford is in port Naval Station Norfolk preparing for its next underway period.

Coast Guard Air Station - Clearwater, Florida - Distinguished Flying Cross - 26-HK-128-14. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Marine Corps III Marine Expeditionary Force Color Guard presents national colors during the fourth annual Marine Corps Association Okinawa Professional Dinner at Camp Butler Officers Club, Camp Foster, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. The evening events included guest speakers, dinner, and concluded with an awards presentation recognizing professional excellence among III MEF and Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marines and Sailors.

221202-N-LN782-1007 (Dec. 02, 2022) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Dec. 2, 22. row of chief combination covers sit on a table prior to a chief petty officer. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

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