Military Recruitment Events

Photos show military recruiters and recruits during swearing-in ceremonies at public events, celebrating military service and commitment.

Recruiting Sub-Station (RSS) Oklahoma City North poolees conduct an Initial Strength Test (IST) in Oklahoma City, OK, Dec. 22, 2022.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - (Oct. 22, 2022) The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) hosted a Military Appreciation Football Game vs Faulker University at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium and was broadcasted on ESPN+. Recruiters from Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, joined by other service recruiting units, participated. In honor of the United States Military, a joint service swear-in of over one hundred future servicemembers was administered during the games halftime by Commander Stacey ONeal, NTAG San Antonios Executive Officer.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher Collins, the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion commander, speaks to U.S. Army recruits during the Kansas City Chiefs training camp, Aug. 18, 2022, in St. Joseph, Missouri. In partnership with the 1st Infantry Division and the KC Chiefs, the KC Recruiting Bn. swore in 18 recruits during the Chiefs Military Appreciation Day.

Coast Guard Fifth District personnel deployed to Key West, gather life jackets for members to ride along on a 45-foot Response Boat Medium, December 13, 2022, Key West, Florida. D5 personnel are deployed to support D7 personnel for Operation Vigilant Sentry.

Curtis Kozlesky, VFW Post 9723 District 1 commander, welcomes two runners over the finish line during the 9th Annual Memorial Bataan Death March at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2022. The event commemorated casualties and survivors from the 1942 Bataan Death March, during which approximately 76,000 Filipino and American service members endured a nearly 70-mile march during a prison transfer.

Recruiting Sub-Station (RSS) Oklahoma City North poolees conduct an Initial Strength Test (IST) in Oklahoma City, OK, Dec. 22, 2022.

Delegates walk onto the flight line of Roland Wright Airbase on Salt Lake International Airport, July 13, 2022. Freedom Academy promotes the ideals and principles of the United States of America, a sense of patriotism, and motivation to actively participate in preserving our freedom.

U.S. Army Soldiers from Space and Missile Defense Command receive a welcome brief to the Best Squad Competition at Austin-Bergstrom Airport, Austin, Texas, August 12, 2022. The Best Squad Competition reinforces fundamental Soldier skills and squad level tactics.

220424-N-HA192-1109NORFOLK, VA. (April 24, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) play basketball in the hangar bay, April 24, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

221012-N-LK647-1239 ATLANTIC OCEANChief Yeoman (Sel.) Myles Oliver, left, and Logistics Specialist Markkim Manimtim, both assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), participate in physical training during chief season while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 12, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment 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.

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. Army Spc. John Winters, 253rd Transportation Company, 119th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 42nd Regional Support Group, instructs Youth ChalleNGe cadets at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Aug. 5, 2021. Thirty-two New Jersey National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were activated on state active duty orders to assist Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 54.

Norfolk (September 21, 2022). Chief Petty Officer selectees from a combined group of Norfolk Area Submarines compete in the cadence and guidon competition as part of the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The event was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and allowed CPO selectees from the Hampton Roads, Virginia area to receive history and heritage training aboard the Battleship Wisconsin and at the museum. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

U.S. Marines, Sailors and their families watch the mixed martial arts Fight Night event at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services hosted Fight Night for the service members and families stationed at MCAGCC to give them the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment closer to home.

Several Aircrew members from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, celebrated their final flights June 16th, 2022, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The "Fini" flight tradition is one where aircrew members are hosed down with water by their peers, family, and friends upon their completion of their final flight.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Corey Hamby, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Lexington, Recruiting Station Columbia, attends a high school activation with Celebrate Freedom Foundation at White Knoll High School in Lexington, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. CFF is a veteran run Non-Profit Organization that conducts STEM based activations across South Carolina by bringing in Cobra helicopters, drones and Humvees and teaching students about the various functions of these vehicles.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 27, 2013) U.S. Naval Academy incoming freshmen study from "Reef Points" during Induction Day 2013. Induction Day begins when the incoming plebes are issued uniforms, given medical examinations, complete registration, receive hair cuts and learn to salute.

120520-N-ZI635-868PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2012) Tiger cruise participants wave to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG) 52 as it pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a sea power demonstration. Carl Vinson and CVW-17 are underway on a tiger cruise after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) - Special Operator 1st Class Cory Hager, right, a member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, from San Diego, shows his equipment to young fans during a skydiving demonstration as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 7, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

Educators from Recruiting Stations Lansing, Louisville, and Nashville stand at in formation during Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, March 1, 2023. The purpose of the workshop is to inform high school educators and community influencers about the process of becoming a United States Marine, and to raise awareness of the opportunities and benefits for qualified individuals in the Marine Corps.

Air Force recruiters and delayed entry program trainees wait to swear in at MCU Park in Brooklyn, New York City Aug. 21, 2012. The Brooklyn Cyclones hosted a Salute to the Air Force Night as part of Air Force Week 2012.

Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron wing greet their families after returning from a Bomber Task Force deployment at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sep. 27, 2022. The 23rd BS Airmen deployed to RAF Fairford, England to integrate with NATO allies and partners.

Norfolk (September 21, 2022). Chief Petty Officer selectees from a combined group of Norfolk Area Submarines compete in the cadence and guidon competition as part of the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The event was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and allowed CPO selectees from the Hampton Roads, Virginia area to receive history and heritage training aboard the Battleship Wisconsin and at the museum. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Milford Beagle, commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division, receives guidance from the 10th CAB H2F team on his running form Aug. 8, 2022 on Fort Drum, Ny. Maj. Gen. Beagle was accompanied by his aide and driver during the PT session.

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Norfolk (September 21, 2022). Chief Petty Officer selectees assigned to USS Gravely (DDG-107) compete in the cadence and guidon competition as part of the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The event was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and allowed CPO selectees from the Hampton Roads, Virginia area to receive history and heritage training aboard the Battleship Wisconsin and at the museum. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Delegates visit the Roland Wright Air National Guard Base, July 13, 2022, during Freedom Academy. Since 1961, the Utah National Guard and Honorary Colonels Corps have sponsored Freedom Academy and provided a challenging and engaging environment designed to teach young leaders the importance of freedom and that leadership is essential to its survival.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2018) Recruits stand at attention in formation after physical training at Recruit Training Command (RTC). More than 30,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy's only boot camp.

221208-N-MH015-1154 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 08, 2022) U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Casey Maloy, from Boston, recovers from an oleoresin capsicum course aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

U.S. Coast Guard Kodiak Fire Department members participate in a 9/11 observance ceremony on Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska, on Sept. 9, 2022. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.

Members of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team The Black Daggers pose for photos with spectators during the second day of the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow, May 22, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The base opened its gates to the public for a free, two-day event showcasing an array of military power.

Norfolk (September 20, 2022) Retired U.S Army Chief Warrant Officer Five Phillip Brashear speaks to Chief Petty Officer selectees from various commands in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region as part of the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days Event. The event was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and allowed selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. CW5 Brashear served in the U.S. Navy in an enlisted capacity. He later joined the Virginia Army National Guard where he became a Warrant Officer Pilot in 1991. He eventually retired from the U.S. Army Reserve. CW5 Brashear was appointed as an Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer by Master Chief Petty officer (MCPON) of the Navy Russell Smith in July 2022 for his relentless dedication to the U.S. Navy. CW5 Brashear is the third son of the late Master Chief Carl Brashear, the subject of the Hollywood movie, Men of Honor. Through his fathers legendary American Military He

Norfolk (September 21, 2022) Retired U.S Army Chief Warrant Officer Five Phillip Brashear speaks to Chief Petty Officer selectees from various commands in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region as part of the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days Event. The event was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and allowed selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. CW5 Brashear served in the U.S. Navy in an enlisted capacity. He later joined the Virginia Army National Guard where he became a Warrant Officer Pilot in 1991. He eventually retired from the U.S. Army Reserve. CW5 Brashear was appointed as an Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer by Master Chief Petty officer (MCPON) of the Navy Russell Smith in July 2022 for his relentless dedication to the U.S. Navy. CW5 Brashear is the third son of the late Master Chief Carl Brashear, the subject of the Hollywood movie, Men of Honor. Through his fathers legendary American Military He

Norfolk (September 21, 2022). Chief Petty Officer selectees from a combined group of Norfolk Area Submarines compete in the cadence and guidon competition as part of the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The event was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and allowed CPO selectees from the Hampton Roads, Virginia area to receive history and heritage training aboard the Battleship Wisconsin and at the museum. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia.

Military spouses who are a part of the 82nd Airborne Division participate in a "Be A Paratrooper For A Day" event at the United States Advanced Airborne School on Fort Bragg, N.C. on May 3, 2022. The spouses take part in a pre-jump demonstration, Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) eating contest, and jumping out of a 34-foot tower.

Airmen in the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Apprentice Course assist thirteen Boy Scouts from Wichita, Kansas, in weight bearing sit-up exercises, March 15, 2023 on Chapman Training Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.Special Warfare Airmen provided a full-day of demonstrations covering physical training, radio and close air support tactics, combative techniques, search and rescue field equipment and rappelling, to the 7th-12th grade boys and their troop leaders.

STS-133 crew during CCTII BAILOUT training. Photo Date: March 26, 2010. Location: Building 9NW - CCT II Mockup.

U.S. Marines, Sailors and their families watch the mixed martial arts Fight Night event at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services hosted Fight Night for the service members and families stationed at MCAGCC to give them the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment closer to home.

GREAT LAKES (May 11, 2021) Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, commander of Military Sealift Command, speaks with Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Jermaine Vivetter inside the USS Chief Firefighter Trainer during a tour of Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Members from the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights,” and the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue” huddle before their jump performance at the Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air and Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 17, 2022. The Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo’s theme was designated "Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive...the Air Force at 75" and showcased performers such as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and the United States Air Force Academy Wings of Blue.

220819-N-EJ241-1023DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Aug. 19, 2022) - Capt. John F. Wilson, commanding officer of U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, speaks with Sailors and Airmen assigned to NSF Diego Garcia and several tenant commands, during a monthly Captains Cup competition. Captain's Cup brings all commands together for a friendly competition to help build camaraderie and increase morale.

Maj. Steven Draughon, the commander of the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, leads his unit in cheers, during the third quarter awards ceremony, October 4, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Embracing the spirit of football season, the theme for the third quarter awards was a tailgating event. Airmen were encouraged to wear their favorite teams jerseys and decorate their sections while they cheered on their Wingmen.

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Information Systems Technician Seaman Brock Collister, from South Aiken, South Carolina, assigned to Carrier Strike Group 12, embarked aboard the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), strikes a piñata at a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month event in Ford's hangar bay, September 21, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

220415-N-WP389-1007 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (April 15, 2022) The U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 stretch after participating in a Bee-Fit Challenge onboard Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme, California. The Bee-Fit Challenge was a collaboration of events hosted by the Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisors, the Suicide Prevention team, and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team. The Seabees with NMCB-5 are homeported out of Port Hueneme and train on high-quality construction, expeditionary logistics, and combat operations to execute construction and engineering projects for major combat operations, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance.

Potential Army recruits attend "Meet your Army Day" at Fort Bragg, NC on Thursday, September 15, 2022. The prospects eat lunch at the 1BCT dining facility.

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 12, 2022. Basic swim qualification consists of a 25 meter swim, tower jump into the water, four minute tread, 25 meter pack swim, and an under water gear shed.

PHU YEN, VIETNAM (June 23, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors dance with members of the community during a Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP 22) host nation outreach event at North Song Cau Beach. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 19, 2022) Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, addresses NSA Souda Bay Chief Selects before physical training on Oct. 19, 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.

110623-N-IC111-579ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2011) Sailors slack in a phone-and-distance line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea. Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans II, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, thanks the participants of the "In Their Boots" and "Devil Pups" event for their participation at MCRD San Diego, Feb. 16, 2024. The Devil Pups event is aimed at providing children ages 5-12 with engaging activities that introduce them to aspects of the Marine Corps lifestyle, fostering learning and discipline in a fun environment. Marine Corps

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Colton S. Windsor, equal opportunity director, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, addresses U.S. and coalition forces about the importance of sexual harassment awareness education before the 5K. U.S. and coalition forces participated in a 5K on base in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William Betts, the commander of the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, speaks a few words of remembrance, Sept. 11, 2022, to a crowd of U.S. service members, deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ready to run 5K in honor of the victims and first responders who passed away on September 11, 2001. Since the events of 9/11, the U.S. has deployed hundreds of thousands to the outer limits of its American borders and to every corner of the globe to eradicate terrorism.

220804-N-HA192-1049ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 4, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepare to take in supplies in the ship's hangar bay during a replenishment-at-sea, Aug. 4, 2022. Bataan is underway conducting deck landing qualifications and preparations for an upcoming board of inspection and survey evaluation.

110408-N-QP955-010PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 8, 2011) Staff and students from Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit, in yellow and blue t-shirts, volunteer during the 2011 Navy Junior ROTC National Championships. Units from 25 high schools from throughout the U.S. competed in personnel inspections, academic tests, military drill, and athletic events.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dennis Scott, 823d Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, Detachment 1 fire contingency instructor, provides an exercise brief at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 18, 2022. The detachment is slated to deactivate this month with the 801st RED HORSE Training Squadron activating in its place to better align with the training mission versus combat mission.

3Ö2Ö1 ìHappy New Year!î shouted Soldiers and Airmen at the stroke of midnight on Dec 31. Military members from Task Force 34 take a short pause in operations to recognize the changing of the new year on New Yearís Eve on Joint Base Balad, Iraq.

230325-N-EI119-1310 TYRRHENIAN SEA (March 25, 2023) Blanco Brown, performing artist, performs for Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a USO concert in the hangar bay, March 25, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Rancho Campana High School senior Nicolas Navarrete, left, thanks U.S. Navy Recruiter Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 2nd (HM2) Class Gary Medell after the two discussed the advantages of a career in the Navy on April 27 during the Oxnard Union High School Districts 37th Annual Career Expo. Navarrete said he spoke to all of the armed forces recruiters at the event to learn more about each branchs benefits. The event was held at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center and attracted 600 students from the districts high schools. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, met with students at the event to discuss career paths.

Staff members from Recruit Training Command (RTC), volunteered at the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Chicagoland Drill Meet on February 3rd at Wheeling High School. RTC staff volunteers served as judges for the events in the drill meet. These events included personnel and uniform inspection, marching inspection, color guard inspection, and exhibition drill inspections. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. Navy

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, wait for the announcement of the prize-winning tickets during the 2022 Reindeer Games event at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9th, 2022. The Reindeer Games is a holiday-themed, family event held to boost morale as well as give back to those who support the unit.

CHICAGO (Oct. 19, 2022) - Seaman Anthony Melton, an accession Sailor assigned to Surface Combat Systems Training Command Great Lakes, greets a veteran during Honor Flight Chicagos 106th flight at Chicago Midway International Airport. Naval Station Great Lakes and tenant commands brought 154 Sailors to support Honor Flight Chicagos (HFC) last flight of 2022.

The USAF Band of the Golden West performed during the San Francisco 49ers Salute to Service game Nov. 13, 2022, at Levis Stadium, Santa Clara, California. The performance was part of the 49ers Salute to Service night that honored Veterans Day and paid respect to all Veterans in attendance.

Attendees at the Northern Thunder Air and Space Expo on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, pose for a photo while receiving an autograph from Capt. (Dr.) Travis Grindstaff, flight surgeon for the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," on June 18, 2022. This event marked the first time the Thunderbirds have visited Grand Forks Air Force Base since 2010.

U.S. Air Force Airman Collin Kopriwa, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, operates a fire hose with a guest during Fire Station 1 Open House at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. 18 CES gave participants the opportunity to operate rescue equipment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bradley Sanderson, right, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Albany, high-fives Adirondack Mac, the mascot for the 2023 International University Sports Federation Winter Games, at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York, Sept. 1, 2022. The Great New York State Fair is an annual 13-day fair held every summer and allows RS Albany's Marines a prime opportunity to integrate in the community.

Reservists in the 72nd Aerial Port Squadron at Tinker hold a Port Dawg Memorial Run May 1, 2022, at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, shouts commands to new recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 11, 2022. The recruits were checked for contraband, given a haircut, made a phone call home, and issued gear.

US Army Colonel William D. Clingempeel, Garrison Commander, Fort McPherson, Georgia, and US Army Colonel John W. Brinsfield, a tank commander during Operation Desert Storm, dedicate an Abrams M-1 tank at Fort McPherson after the Commander's Run as part of a week long celebration of the 225th Army birthday at Fort McPherson. Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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LOS ANGELES (May 29, 2022) Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) Ryan Bucchi provides a ship tour to the Los Angeles Kings Cheerleaders aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 29, 2022. Los Angeles Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 28, 2013) Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie address Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a USO-sponsored visit led by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James Winnefeld. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Makari Paige, a member of the University of Michigan football team photographs his teammates posing on a HUMVEE while participating in a static display of equipment during a Name, Image, or Likeness (NIL) event, at the 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, Grand Ledge, Michigan, July 15, 2022. The Michigan Army National Guard partnered with the University of Michiganfootball team under the Name, Image, or Likeness law that was passed,contracting with players with high social media followings and using their influences help us reach recruiters' target market.

Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. James Heydon, U.S. Navys Nuclear Power Training Unit - Charleston student, prepares to graduate with his U.S. Navy classmates aboard USS Yorktown (CV 10) at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Jan. 12, 2024. During the ceremony, the first three Royal Australian Navy officers graduated from the school, marking a significant step in Australias goal to operate conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines.

PATTAYA, Thailand (June 8, 2013) Musician 3rd Class Kristine Hsia, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Orient Express, performs at Royal Garden Plaza during a joint concert with the Royal Thai Navy band in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2013. More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Thailand. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste.

BOSTON (Sept. 19, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, prepare to climb the shrouds aboard USS Constitution during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents

220923-N-EF547-1003 SAN DIEGO OPAREA (Sep. 23, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG57) receives cremains for a burial at sea ceremony. Lake Champlain is operating in the Pacific Ocean and is homeported in San Diego.

Tech. Sgt. Kalen Thomas, 343rd Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, talks with several Air Force Recruiters prior to a swearing in ceremony at the Snocross Championship in Deadwood, South Dakota, on Jan. 27, 2024. The recruits participated in the ceremony and public confirmed their commitment to serve in the U.S. Air Force.

220809-N-EE352-1011 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 9, 2022) Air-Traffic Controller 1st Class Sergio Anaya, a native of Los Angeles Calif., briefs exercises to Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a physical readiness test on the Vice Admiral Martin Fitness Center field at Naval Air Station North Island, Aug. 9. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron participates in the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action remembrance run on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 16, 2022. During the remembrance run, Eielson Airmen kept the POW/MIA flag in constant motion for 24 hours to honor service members who are prisoners of war or are missing in action.

Second Lieutenant Catherine R. Donahue, 343rd Recruiting Squadron gold bar recruiter, is interviewed at the Snocross series in Shakopee, Minnesota, on January 14, 2023. Donohue swore in four new U.S. Air Force recruits during the opening ceremony of the event, confirming the recruits commitment to serving in the U.S. Air Force.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael "Myke" L. Lewis Jr., chief warrant officer of the aviation branch, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, visits his alma mater, North Davidson High School, April 25, 2022 at Lexington, North Carolina.

Family members and friends of Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 548th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, wait inside of Magrath Gym, Aug. 5, 2022, during a redeployment ceremony on Fort Drum, New York. Soldiers returned to Fort Drum after a yearlong deployment to Kuwait to provide logistics support.

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division conduct a mystery PT event to celebrate All American Week, Sept. 29, 2022, on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The mystery PT event consisted of several exercises that tested the Paratroopers' physical strength as well as their ability to work as a team.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, visit Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, May 25, 2022. This visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War I.

Kyle Pitts and Feleipe Franks, members of the Atlanta Falcons football team pose for a photo with Senior Airman Christian Childers, 96th Communications Squadron, on June 10 during a USO community outreach visit to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The AF members ate lunch with Team Eglin and received immersion briefs throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

220404-N-OG286-1194 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (April 4, 2023) Shirley Lanham Elementary School students give a speech at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, during a Month of the Military Child opening ceremony. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

71st Ordnance Group (EOD) supported the Fountain Fort Carson High School (FFCHS) as they conducted a military appreciation night during their home football game against Pueblo West, Colorado Springs, Co., Sept. 9, 2022 Command Sgt. Major Dave Silva gave an inspiring pep talk to the football team; the coin toss was done by Group Commander Col. Michael Schoonover; the football team ran out with 71st EOD Colors as well; and EOD technicians and Soldiers within 71st EOD Group held a static display at the entrance to the event as well as cheering on the team from the stands.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith answers questions during an all-hands call at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington May 19, 2022. MCPON Smith visited commands throughout the pacific northwest to engage with Sailors to discuss their concerns, quality of life issues, and champion Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gildays Get Real, Get Better initiative. Get Real, Get Better is a call to action for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem-solving best practices that empower our people to achieve exceptional performance.

PEARL HARBOR (July 5, 2022) - New Zealands Māori Cultural Group performs during a reception aboard Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11). The reception was hosted by New Zealand Consulate General, Hawaii, Mr. Mike Ketchen and Commanding Officer of Aotearoa, Cmdr. Dave Barr, for New Zealands Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 partner nations. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal New Zealand Air Force photo by Cpl. Dillon Anderson)

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PHOENIX (March 22, 2016) Seaman Victoria Witherspoon, assigned to USS Constitution, speaks to middle school students at Centennial Middle School as part of the Phoenix Navy Week. Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey, USS Constitution Sailors, Explosive Ordinance Mobile Unit 3, Navy Band Southwest, USS Oscar Austin Sailors, Navy Recruiting District Phoenix and the Navy ceremonial guard silent drill team are all in Phoenix to promote the Navy in an area where there isnt a large Navy presence.

Airmen and families from the 142nd Wing celebrate "Family Day" during the September Unit Training Assembly (UTA) at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., September 11, 2022. Organizers sought to provide family fun while highlighting the various resources available to Airmen and their families. The event was the 142nd's first in-person gathering of family and servicemembers since 2019 due to COVID-19-related restrictions.

Royal Malaysian Navy sailors compete in a race against other service members from the U.S. and Malaysia for a sports day event during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2022 on Kuantan Naval Base, Pahang, Malaysia, Nov. 22, 2022. CARAT Malaysia 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. Exercises like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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