Military Training and Ceremonies

Photos featuring military recruit training, change of command ceremonies, and community engagement, depicting the military's role in society.

New recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., January 09, 2023. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue and haircuts.

New recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., January 09, 2023. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue and haircuts.

220512-N-CR843-0180 Misawa, Japan (May 12, 2022) - Cmdr. Matthew German, left, relieves Cmdr. Thomas Doran as the 74th commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 during an in-flight change of command ceremony aboard a P-8A Poseidon aircraft over northern Japan. VP-8 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Fruehan, 312th Training Squadron fire instructor and noncommissioned officer in charge, explains how community relationships has benefited the emergency medical responder course for the Leadership San Angelo base tour, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 14, 2022. Two $60,000 medical manikins were donated to the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy from a local university; these manikins simulate real life EMR situations to test student knowledge.

070326-M-2819S-016. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-6

Visit by Secretary Gale Norton to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana for touring and participation in dedication ceremonies for the new Indian Memorial

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Caro, a senior drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives a speech to recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan 21, 2022. The senior drill instructors speech lays out the expectations of recruits throughout their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christine Henning, sergeant major, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, reads the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal citation for Cpl. Shane Monn, military police officer, H&HS, MCAS Beaufort, at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. Shane was awarded the medal for his meritorious service.

A participant with the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) looks for gloves to participate in the repel tower event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 28, 2022. JCOC increases public understanding of national defense by enabling American business and community leaders to directly observe and engage with the U.S. military.

Admiral Collins Visit - 26-HK-3-12. Admiral Collins talking with a civiliian in JFO-type building. Hurricane Katrina

970623-F-4669L-503. Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) community members participate in carnival games during the National Night Out event hosted onboard the installation. National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie across thousands of communities in the U.S. and worldwide. For more than 75 years CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

Secretary Gale Norton, third from left, on visit to Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, for tours and ceremonies marking the centennial of the first powered flight

Major General James Baginski, USAF, General Duane Cassidy, USAF, both retired, and video director John Primm discuss pose and camera interaction. The Generals are the stars of an educational video, "Mobility Heroes: Our Heritage", being produced for the Air War College and Airmen Leadership Schools around the world. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 11, 2022) During a ceremony this morning at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) the United States Flag was lowered to half-staff in order remember the 2,977 victims of the terrorist attacks on our nation that occurred on 11 September 2001. Camp Lemonnier's leadership and Chief's Mess wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the victims of this attack as well as those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice supporting the Global War on Terrorism. As Americans, we chose to commemorate this day with act of service and remembrance. CLDJ serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Regiment Color Guard, demonstrates color guard techniques to members of the United States Forest Service Honor Guard at MCRD San Diego, Feb. 1, 2024. The USFS Honor Guard visited the Depot to promote and reinforce the customs, history, and traditions of the Marine Corps. Marine Corps

161015-N-HV059-186 BALTIMORE, Md. (Oct. 15, 2016) Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses media members after a commissioning ceremony held for USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000). Crewed by 147 Sailors, Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation destroyers designed to strengthen naval power by performing critical missions and enhancing U.S. deterrence, power projection and sea control objectives.

A U.S. service member deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, participates in a scavenger hunt during a U.S. Air Force 75th Anniversary party at PSAB, Sept.18, 2022. The USAF official separated from the U.S. Army with the signing of the National Security Act of 1947 by former U.S. President Harry Truman. Fly, Fight and Win - Airpower Anytime, Anywhere!

GEN Colin Powell, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, and GEN J. A. Joulan, commander in chief, U.S. Southern Command, meet with Deane R. Hinton, U.S. ambassador to Panama, and Panama's President Guillermo Endara. Powell is visiting Panama as part of exercise Fuertes Caminos '91. Subject Operation/Series: FUERTES CAMINOS '91 Base: Fort Clayton Country: Panama(PAN)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

040701-F-4109M-001. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - VIP Tours - 26-HK-375-14. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Brazzell, 114th Security Forces fire team leader, gives an overview of the security forces field to students and parents during Spring Career Day April 27, 2022, Joe Foss Field, South Dakota. Career Day gives students and parents a chance to see what career fields are available in the South Dakota Air National Guard as well as the benefits of joining.

020213-M-9902V-011. Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

LOS ANGELES (May 27, 2022) Electronics Technician 1st Class Christopher Bermudo, left, and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Tanar HarrisThomas give a ship tour aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 27, 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.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Pima County, Arizona for tours of the Mexican border area, discussions with local Interior staff and Customs and Border Patrol personnel

Miscellaneous - Katrina and Rita - 26-HK-431-170. Hurricane Katrina

New recruits arrive and begin the receiving process to pick up with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Aug. 15, 2022. Recruits abilities to listen and follow directions are tested immediately upon arrival as they fill out their paperwork to get officially checked in to Parris Island.

030403-M-5555L-004. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-08188. Base: Sondrestrom Air Base Country: Greenland (GRL)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 16, 2022) - Cmdr. Lida Cooper, chief staff officer, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) poses outside the Mikasa Gate with a Japanese community member attending the 44th annual Friendship Day celebration. For the first time in three years, CFAY held an open base event to highlight the friendship between the local Japanese community and the U.S. Navy. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

Sailors, assigned to the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), greet family upon returning from the ships eight-month maiden deployment, Jan. 17, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) completed a scheduled deployment in U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the commitment and power projection capability of the Navys globally deployed force.

DN-ST-88-00202. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Whiskeytown Base in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in northern California, where he joined California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and other officials, National Park Service personnel, and firefighters at a briefing on the Whiskeytown Complex fires and the status of firefighting efforts throughout the state

070512-A-1906W-002. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Area Office Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USACE

A doctor from the 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, examines a child during the joint US/Honduras training Exercise AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE). Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) Country: Honduras (HND)

Vice Premier Geng Biao of China is given a tour of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Distinguished guests await the unveiling of a Virginia Historical Marker honoring Filipino Sailors in the U.S. Navy on May 28, 2022. The event occurred at the Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 5, 2022. Receiving is the recruits' first day at MCRD San Diego, upon arrival recruits are checked for contraband, given haircuts, made phone calls home, and issued gear.

A view of the crowd welcoming recently released prisoners of war upon their arrival aboard a C-141 Starlifter aircraft en route from Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050905-F-6655M-419. Base: Vancleave State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

220716-N-CH260-1055 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) U.S. Navy Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gretchen Albrecht, middle, from Chino Hills, Calif., gives distinguished visitors a tour of the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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 worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring to safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Colton Eisenmenger stands on an exhaust vent and watches as his parents, ETC(SW/AW/IW) Nicole Eisenmenger, assigned to Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) and PSC(SW/AW/EXW) Ahren Eisenmenger, assigned to Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (COMNAVAIRLANT) re-enlist on Thursday, June 2, 2022. The ceremony took place aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. The unique ceremony was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command.

Sgt. Mark McCain of Foxtrot Company, 1st Battalion, 128th Base Support Battalion, Maryland Army National Guard creates a photo of D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier as she interacts with local residents during the 56th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 20 in Washington D.C.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a Mode VII contingency simulation led by Don Hammel, NASA Landing and Recovery Director. KSC Fire/Rescue and Emergency Medical workers, along with Johnson Space Center and Patrick Air Force Base personnel, participated in the drill. Mode simulations are held periodically at KSC to ensure contingency response forces are well prepared to respond to a wide variety of potential emergency situations.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania for tours, discussions with Park Service personnel

New U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, enter the Installation Personnel Administration Center during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 17, 2022. The recruits were checked for contraband, given a haircut, made a phone call home, and issued gear.

The U.S. flag is presented to Wanda Ruffin, during funeral ceremonies for her husband, LCDR James T. Ruffin, at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam Feb. 18, 1966. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041213-F-2270A-946. Base: Camp Virginia Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Marine Safety Unit - 26-HK-133-22. Hurricane Katrina

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on visit to Los Angeles County, California, where he observed the largest earthquake preparedness drill in U.S. history ("The Great Southern California Shake Out"). The Secretary joined California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a press conference, watched preparedness drills in schools, and discussed peparedness measures with students, educators, emergency operations personnel, and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) staff including USGS Director Mark Myers

An aircraft part etched into a plaque honoring U.S. Air Force Col. Sigurd Lokensgard, former commander of the 129th Maintenance Group, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, is displayed before being presented at his retirement ceremony, Aug. 6, 2022, at Moffett Air National Guard Base, California. Lokensgard officially retired in 2021, but his ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trip to Mexico: Ciudad Satellite, Address to the American Society of Mexico, 12:30PM. Governor of the State of Mexico, Dr. Gustavo Baz (far left, at lectern), delivers remarks at a Fourth of July celebration organized by the American Society of Mexico; President John F. Kennedy attends. Seated in first row (L-R): President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Harold F. Linder; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Thomas C. Mann; U.S Department of State interpreter, Donald Barnes; President Kennedy; President of the American Society of Mexico, Willard D. Andrews; Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores. Also pictured: U.S. Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; U.S. Military Attaché to Mexico, Brigadier General Chester L. Johnson; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Ciud

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Sergeant Major of the Army, Gene McKinney, meets with actor Woody Harrelson. Subject Operation/Series: Joint Endeavor Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

Col. John Wolf II Caldwell, 8th Fighter Wing vice commander, provides opening remarks before a USO Osan hosted holiday meal at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 9, 2022. Kunsan leadership is dedicated to helping Airmen, most of which are serving on a one-year unaccompanied assignment, feel more at home with events such as these.

Members of the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Wing participate in a Combat Dining In event at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, June 12, 2022. A "Combat Dining In" is a military-only, esprit de corps event, in which Airmen participate in various events typically involving water-fights, tug of war and various traditions of speeches, games and challenges.

220527-N-VQ947-1095 LOS ANGELES (May 27, 2022) Lt. j.g. Matias Wilson, left, a surface warfare officer assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), shakes hands with the cast and crew of the streaming series “The Terminal List”, during a panel aboard the retired battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) at Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 27, 2022. LAFW 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 Angles and its surrounding areas.

030925-F-0007M-004. Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Pima County, Arizona's border area with Mexico, where he joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel for meetings, tours, flights, inspections

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilots assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron engage with the Slovak community after their arrival to the Slovak International Air Fest at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, Aug. 27, 2022. The F-22 participation in the SIAF is the first showcase of F-22s in Slovakia and reinforces the U.S.s commitment and support to our NATO Allies and partners.

U.S. Army Soldiers carry the birthday cake for the ceremonial cutting during the Armys 247th birthday celebration, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 14, 2022. The Armys annual birthday celebration highlights total force history and tradition, and commemorates the continuous commitment to defending America 24/7.

030929-F-9429S-003. Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

041106-M-0036Y-010. Base: Camp Korean Village State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, begin the receiving process on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 27, 2023. The receiving process includes the recruits phone call home, gear issue, and haircuts.

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-306-104. Vice President Dick Cheney Visit. Hurricane Katrina

Members of the public listen to remarks during the Memorial Day ceremony held at the World War II Memorial in Salem, Ore., May 30, 2022. Oregon National Guard members participated in several Memorial Day community events around the state today, underscoring the significance of those members of the United States military that paid the ultimate sacrifice to this nation. (National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

Members of the 68th Medical Detachment at Hickam Air Force Base and Kuakini Hospital Emergency staff help move an overdose victim out of a UH-1H Iroquois helicopter to a waiting emergency elevator at the hospital. State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, Zachary Orn, team sergeant with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), shows Lt. Col. Brian Bosse, SRT-1 Operations Chief at DPAA Indo-Pacific Directorate, how to use a metal detector to investigate subsurface metal contacts in Ulingan village, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea on Oct. 5, 2022. DPAA leadership visited the Investigation Team (IT) in order to see first hand the unique dynamics of an IT and strengthen future operations. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted for U.S. personnel to their families and our nation.

030429-F-5276B-026. Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

040925-F-5377S-004. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally and related events on the National Mall, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among officials on hand

DN-SC-85-09427. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Norfolk, Va. (September 1, 2022) LCDR Carnell Aurelio, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, is promoted to Commander during a ceremony aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64). The ceremony occurred in front of the Battleships iconic turret No. 1 and was attended by members of his family and command. The ceremony was hosted and coordinated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. The museum offers military ceremonies for area commands without cost as part of their military outreach offerings. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Adm. Charles Richard, Commander, United States Strategic Command, and Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, walk inside the Combatant Command headquarters to discuss integrated deterrence and the commands missions, priorities and innovation efforts. While here, Ambassador Jenkins also witnessed a demonstration of a nuclear command and control exercise, 18 July, 2022.

A view of the sign at the entrance to Camp Stalder, headquarters for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 (NMCB-40) during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

special forces soldiers team in urban environment making tactical assault action

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul C. Merida, left, commanding officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks with French Navy Vice Adm. Olivier Lebas, commander of the Atlantic Maritime Region, during an office visit at the Prefecture Maritime De Brest, France, June 30, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, are 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.

Senior enlisted representatives from 22 African countries and the United States sign a poster after the senior enlisted forum during the 2024 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Tunis, Tunisia, Feb. 28, 2024. AACS was formed in 2011 and the senior enlisted forum was established soon after in 2019 with 13 original member countries. Air Force

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Whiskeytown Base in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in northern California, where he joined California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and other officials, National Park Service personnel, and firefighters at a briefing on the Whiskeytown Complex fires and the status of firefighting efforts throughout the state

Senators Clinton and Bayh, Congressman McHugh, speak about a recent trip to Iraq and Afghanistan

Markers at the temporary memorial, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honoring the passengers and crew of Flight 93, hijacked on September 11, 2001. Secretary Gale Norton visited the site to swear in the members of the Flight 93 National Memorial Federal Advisory Commission

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where he participated in ceremonies commemorating the 144th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, conversed with National Park Service staff and visitors, and toured the Park, including the construction site for the new Visitors Center

220530-N-SS492-1063 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 30, 2022) -- A member of the Bowfin Base SubVets presents a lei to each submarine lost in World War II, at the USS Parche Submarine Park and Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 30, 2022. At the annual Memorial Day event sponsored by the Bowfin Base SubVets, submariners honor those who have sacrificed their lives defending our nation, and all those on eternal patrol.

Wet Plate Civil War Campsite

060507-N-6501M-002. Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19)

Reenactment with General George Smith Patton, Jr., at World War II event at Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend and Reenactment in Reading, PA held June 18, 2008

DA-ST-85-10008. Base: Seoul Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

050204-F-1279W-035. Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061224-N-5330L-012. Base: Jabal Ali Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

031114-F-2828D-120. Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020422-F-6911G-009. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

Family members of Petty Officer 1st Class Beoin Corzatt watch as their relative is laid to rest during an interment ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Sept. 21, 2022. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and attending family members paid their respects and honored the life of Corzatt, who was assigned to the USS Oklahoma when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft during World War II. Corzatt was accounted for on Dec. 17, 2020, nearly 80 years after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

Kuha Dean Harvest, a Hawaiian priest, stands before members of the Flying Leathernecks descend as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity for unique professionals to perform for the local community, service members and residents of MCBH. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBHs appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lauren S. Edwards, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 27, stretches after a unit physical training event on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 1, 2022. CLR-27 conducted a unit run to boost morale and enhance unit cohesion prior to the Independence Day holiday weekend.

SAMUEL L. JACKSON and SEBASTIAN STAN in THE LAST FULL MEASURE (2019), directed by TODD ROBINSON.

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