Modern Military Gatherings

Images capturing military officers and dignitaries at formal events and ceremonies, reflecting camaraderie and official functions in contemporary military settings.

U.S. Army Staff. Sgt. David Vazquez, Tactical Airspace Integration System facility chief for 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment, is awarded the Purple Heart medal by Maj. Gen. David J. Francis, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Wilson, aviation branch command sergeant major, for wounds received during the Al-Shabaab attack on Magagoni Airfield, Manda Bay, Kenya on Jan. 5, 2020, during a ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum, April 13, 2022.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin meets with incoming U.S. Special Operations Command

MG Carey receives the Order of the Rising Sun from the Japanese Consulate Generals Office for his achievements during his time in Japan.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and his wife,- Sharene Brown, greet Col. Catherine Cat Logan, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th at the 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball hosted at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2022. Members of the military community throughout the National Capital Region celebrated the U.S. Air Forces 75th Birthday Ball at the Bolling Club.

Col. Michael Parks, 507th Air Refueling Wing commander, administers the oath of office to Col. Alvin Bradford, 507th Medical Squadron commander, during a promotion ceremony September 30, 2022, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Rebecca Lange, 659th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group commander, accepts the U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award from leaders of the Sea Services Leadership Association at the Joint Womens Leadership Symposium in Norfolk, Va., July 11, 2022. With an attendance of 900 to 1,500 attendees annually, SSLA JWLS is traditionally the largest gathering of women in uniform nationwide and has been recognized as the premier professional and personal development conference for women in the military.

Event honoring the 186th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant, at the General Grant National Memorial, New York City, New York, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivering remarks and joining participating dignitaries incluiding U.S. Army Brigadier General Robert Caslen, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy; Adrian Benepe, New York City Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation; Maria Burks, Commissioner of the National Parks of New York Harbor; and Ulysses Grant Dietz, the great-great grandson of General Grant. Also on hand for the event, featuring a wreath-laying ceremony, were members of the U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets Honor Guard.

Governor John Hoeven shakes hands with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Lampert while presenting him with the Soldier's Medal March 14, 2008, in Bismarck, N.D. Also presenting the medal was Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, center, the adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard. Lampert received the medal for subduing a gunman firing at patrons in the New York New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker testify before Congress about the situation in Iraq

Thomas E. Brown, a Department of Defense civilian with the Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center, Marine Corps Base Quantico speaks during the Civilian of the Quarter Awards ceremony hosted at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, October 14, 2022. This ceremony is done to award the DoD civilian workers for their outstanding efforts throughout their career..

Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command, talks with a member of the Alamo Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America prior to the All Veterans Memorial Service in San Antonio, Texas, April 10, 2022. The All Veterans Memorial Service is the oldest military event in Fiesta San Antonio and is hosted by the Alamo Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The service, attended by veterans, spouses and survivors, veterans groups, and the general public, honors the sacrifices of past and present U.S. military members.

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

Foreign Affairs Day 2006 ceremonies, speeches, award presentations. Events included ceremony at the American Foreign Service Association's (AFSA) Memorial Plaque, in the Harry S. Truman Building's C Street Lobby, honoring foreign service officers who died in the line of duty.

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

Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle and Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss shake hands May 10, 2022, after they both signed a memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy during a special signing ceremony for the memorandum/agreement in Black River Falls, Wis. 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.

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GEN John A. Wickham Jr. welcomes attendees at the activation ceremony of the 6th Infantry Division (Light). Base: Fort Richardson State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

240218-N-PN185-1027 - Blacksburg, Virginia (Feb. 18, 2024) - Master Chief Musician David Kolo, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, speaks with an audience member following the final concert of the United States Navy Band 2024 national tour at Viriginia Tech University. The Navy Band traveled 2500 ground miles over 18 days to 7 states, and performed 12 public concerts as well as 5 concerts for students in schools. Navy

US Army Lieutenant General John M. Pickler (In Dress Green uniform), CHIEF of STAFF, Forces Command, and the US Army's Golden KNights Parachute Team present John Langford, Atlanta, Georgia, Boy Scout Council Commissioner, a momento to mark their performance at the Boy Scout Show. Base: Atlanta State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

220523-N-DE439-1151 OSLO, Norway (May 23, 2022) Arne Opperud, Commandant of the Fortress presents Cmdr. Christopher Petro, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) with the Commandants crest, May 23, 2022. Porter 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.

Richard L. Armitage, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, presents the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Benedict F. FitzGerald, Country Director for Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, during a ceremony at the Pentagon. FitzGerald's mother is at right. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Air Force Brigadier General Carrol H. Chandler (Right), Commander, 56th Figher Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, talks to the German Minister of Defense, Volker Ruehe, during a recent visit to Luke AFB, AZ. Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Command Sergeant Major Shade S. Munday, 1st Cavalry Division, congratulates the newest members of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club May 18, 2022, during a Sergeant Audie Murphy induction ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas. Sgt. First Class Teosha, Staff Sgt. Alexandra Caron, and Staff Sgt. Allison Briseno, all with the 1st Cavalry Division, were inducted during the ceremony.

PATUXENT RIVER (Jan. 31, 2024) - Republic of Korea Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Yang Yong-mo meets with Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Rear Adm. Stephen Tedford at Naval Air Systems Command headquarters. During the visit, Yang toured different facilities, received demonstrations on a variety of capabilities, and conducted meetings with senior U.S. Navy leaders to discuss maritime security cooperation, interoperability, and readiness.

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne receiving visit at Main Interior from Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel, Commander, South Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 20, 2013) Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, introduces Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus during an all-hands call in the Fleet Theater at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Mabus thanked those gathered for their service and addressed current issues facing the fleet including sequestration, time on deployment, and management of resources.

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participates in a Q&A moderated by Major General John S. Kem at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on April 1, 2019.

930113-D-9880W-025. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Activities at the Ducks Unlimited (DU) National Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered speech, joining DU Chairman James Hulbert and DU President Bruce Lewis among the dignitaries on hand

Pamela Conner receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Maj. Gen. Michael Stencel, Adjutant General, Oregon, during her husband's retirement ceremony on Dec. 3, 2022 at Camp Withycombe, Oregon. (National Guard photo by Aaron Perkins, OMD Public Affairs)

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry receives the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House, July 12. Petry received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions during a mission on May 26, 2008, serving as a squad leader with Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment was conducting a mission in rural eastern Afghanistan with his unit to capture a high-value insurgent target. Early in the mission, the squad came under heavy enemy fire and Petry was shot in both legs. Despite his wounds, the Ranger gallantly continued fighting alongside his brothers in arms. When an enemy hand grenade landed just inches away, Petry grabbed it to protect fellow Rangers. As he released the grenade to throw it, the explosive detonated and he lost his right hand.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General Mario Bueso Caballero, Incoming Chief of Delegation of Honduras to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022. During the visit, General Bueso attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

030411-D-2987S-156. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Col. Carl Magnusson, 94th Airlift Wing commander, shakes Sen. Jon Ossoff's hand after speaking during Academy Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga, June 11. 2022. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Rep. Hank Johnson hosted the 2022 Academy Day at Dobbins. High school students met with congressional staffers to learn their service academy nomination process and spoke with representatives from West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and other military accessioning sources throughout the morning.

Lt. Col. Brett Boyle assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, July 19, in a Change of Command ceremony rich with symbolism and heritage in Detroit.

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010423-A-2682N-003. Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM

LGEN William R. Richardson, deputy chief of staff for Operations and Plans, pins the second star on MGEN James E. Moore Jr. at his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon. Assisting with the pinning is Mrs. Moore. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Col. Deborah Whitmer, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Chief (left) with this year's McNellis guest speaker Air Force retired Col. Donald Noah (right) at the annual International Military Veterinary Symposium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

031028-D-9880W-028. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Television news anchor Tom Brokaw, center, among the dignitaries attending events at the War Correspondents Memorial, Burkittsville, Maryland, honoring four prominent journalists killed during war and war-related coverage in Iraq and Pakistan

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Morgan relinquished command of the 165th Medical Group, Georgia Air National Guard, on June 12, 2022 in the Fuel Cell Hangar at the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah, Georgia. Morgan held his retirement ceremony following the change of command ceremony and he was recognized for his 12 years as commander to the 165th MDG and a total of 40 years dedicated and honorable service to the United State Air Force.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 7, 2016) Under Secretary of the Navy Dr. Janine Davidson presents the 2015 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to James McLaughlin, Chairman of the Honor Flight Network, and Diane Gresse, Executive Director of the Honor Flight Network, on behalf of the Honor Flight Network at the Pentagon Nov. 7, 2016. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to honor Americas veterans for all their scarifies by transporting them, accompanied by “guardians” to assist them, to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.

Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

930119-D-9880W-012. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), attend the 247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria,Virginia, Nov. 9, 2022. CBIRFs Ball consisted of a ceremony followed by a speech given by the guest of honor, Major General Allan Pepin, commanding general of Joint Task Force North Capital Region.

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting at Main Interior with Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Darrin Cox, Small Market and Stand Alone Military Medical Treatment Facility Organization (SSO) director, celebrates at the conclusion of the SSO change of directorship ceremony at Port San Antonio, Texas, Sep. 29, 2022.

Chief Master Sgt. Gary Reny, officially retired during a ceremony on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Sep. 10, 2022. Reny celebrated his retirement after 35 years of honorable military service with many family members and friends.

Chief Master Sgt. Gary Reny, officially retired during a ceremony on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Sep. 10, 2022. Reny celebrated his retirement after 35 years of honorable military service with many family members and friends.

ADM Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, poses for a photograph along with seven of his predecessors. Pictured from left to right are: ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost (1986-1990), ADM Thomas Hayward (1978-1982), ADM Elmo Zumwalt (1970-1974), ADM Arleigh Burke (1955-1961), ADM Kelso, ADM Thomas Moorer (1967-1970), ADM James Holloway (1974-1978) and ADM James Watkins (1982-1986). Kelso and the retired CNOs are taking part in a conference at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Ryan Rosu, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), is presented with the 2022 Japan-America Society of Sasebo (JASS) Award by Nobuhiko Yamakawa, president of the JASS, during the JASS Christmas party held at Hotel Flags Kujukushima in Sasebo, Japan Dec. 9, 2022. JASS awarded Rosu in recognition of his dedicated volunteerism and participation in a wide range of community relation projects during 2021 and 2022.

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

BGEN Guidotti accepts command of the 76th Airlift Division from BGEN Durham during a ceremony. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

Military Aide to the President LTC David Kalinske displays a medal during the ceremony honoring 2008 Medal of Science and Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 7, 2009.

221005-N-DK722-2006 VENICE (Oct. 5, 2022) U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, left, speaks with Finnish navy Rear Adm. Jori Harju, Commander of the Finnish Navy during the 13th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (TRSS), hosted by the Italian Navy. Held every two years, TRSS provides a forum for international Naval leaders, organizations and agencies from more than 50 nations to discuss the latest developments in confronting maritime challenges.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership hosts a hail and farewell ceremony on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2023. The ceremony was held to honorBrazilian Army Col. Thales Alencar as he prepares to departure his position at the IADC and return to his duties in Brazil.

Maj. Gen. Mark T. Simerly, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, welcomes community members to the Holiday Helper open house.

CRYSTAL CITY, VA. (Sep. 12, 2022) - Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt, F-35 Joint Program Executive Officer, meets with Mr. Mervyn Tan, Singapore Defence Science and Technology Agency (DTSA) Chief Executive during an office call in Crystal City, VA., Sep. 12, 2022. The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle-space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35, which has been operational since July of 2015, is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built. (Photo by America Henry-Wingo/Released)

011127-A-3365B-004. Base: Carlisle Barracks State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Maj. Gen. Bob Harter receives a standing ovation after his speech for his assumption of command ceremony yesterday. Harter, who officially assumed command of the 81st Readiness Division on September 20, 2022, at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, most recently served as the Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.Distinguished guests at this event included Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, Chief of the Arm Reserve and Commanding General of U.S. Army Reserve Command; the Honorable Kevin Shwedo, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, South Carolina; Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, South Carolina Adjutant General; Mrs. Jennifer Harding, South Carolina State Chair, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; Mr. George Sharpe, Staff Representative from the office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott; Mr. Sam Brick, United States Army Reserve Ambassador; Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Brig. Gen. (Ret) Jan Haigler; Mr. Dan Beatty, Chairm

U.S Air Force retired Lt. Gen. L. Scott Catfish Rice, former Air National Guard director, received the Order of the Sword for his unparalleled interest in support of and guidance to the enlisted corps, Dec 9, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the enlisted force can bestow upon a military officer for providing significant support and contribution toward the development and welfare of the Airmen to whom they serve.

Karen Durham-Aguilera (center), executive director, Office of Army Cemeteries and Army National Military Cemeteries, Charles Alexander, Jr. (second to right), superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery, and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Donnie Davis, senior enlisted advisor, Office of Army Cemeteries and Army National Military Cemeteries, greet Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Mariangela Zappia (second to left) and Italian Defense Attaché Maj. Gen. Maurizio Cantiello (left) upon their arrival to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 28, 2023. Zappia and Cantiello were at ANC for a Public Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Air Force. The event included a flyover of four T6 aircrafts.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brian Mennes, 82nd Airborne Division Commanding General, announces the winning family of the 2022 Family of the Year ceremony, Fort Bragg, NC, Dec. 1. Each year Army Community Service accepts nomination packets from units for the Family of the Year program.

President Barack Obama presents Captain Florent A. Groberg the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, Washington DC.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with U.S. Admiral William McRaven, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on May 28, 2014.

Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Air Force Gen. Park Inho presents the Order of National Security Merit, Tong-Il Medal to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., April 6, 2022. The medal was awarded on behalf of the South Korean president in recognition of Browns exceptional contribution to the security of the Korean Peninsula.

Activities at the Ducks Unlimited (DU) National Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered speech, joining DU Chairman James Hulbert and DU President Bruce Lewis among the dignitaries on hand

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 8, 2022) - Capt. Chase Sargeant, Commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, center, engages in conversation with Capt. Walter C. Mainor, Deputy Commodore of DESRON 15, left, and Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Karl Thomas during the 2022 Surface Warfare Officers (SWO) Ball at Yokosuka Naval Base as part of the SWO Summit. The SWO Summit is a DESRON 15 event focused on professional development sessions that highlight advanced capabilities, techniques, tactics and procedures across the surface force. DESRON 15 is the Navys largest forward-deployed destroyer squadron and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

030917-F-0703J-002. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Alberto Vega, Information Technology Specialist, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, renders a salute during the playing of the National Anthem at the Chicago Blackhawks home game versus the Florida Panthers, October 25, 2022. Vega attended the game as part of a Hispanic Heritage Night event honoring Hispanic heritage and the service of Hispanic American service members. Vega was honored there with retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Frank Gutierrez. Vega has served on two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve across his 10-year career.

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

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Ecuadorian dignitaries for an Ecuadorian Independence Day event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: Congressional Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2010 in New York City.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. José Montalván, 6th Marine Corps Districts district recruiting operations officer, poses for a photo with retired Gen. Charles C. Krulak, the 31st Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, during the mid-year review brief in Tampa, Florida, April 19, 2022. The mid-year review brief brings together the Recruiting Station Commanding Officers and 6MCD headquarters staff to enhance each others skills, capabilities and build stronger relationships among 6MCD Recruiting Stations.

Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Air Force Gen. Park Inho, left, poses with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. after an award ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., April 6, 2022. Park presented Brown with the Order of National Security Merit, Tong-Il Medal in recognition of Browns exceptional contribution to the security of the Korean Peninsula.

DAHLGREN, Va. - U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, left, poses with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Phil Mlynarski at the Innovation Challenge @Dahlgren, April 30. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

220523-N-DE439-1036 OSLO, Norway (May 23, 2022) Cmdr. Christopher Petro, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), exchanges gifts with Deputy Mayor Abdullah Alsabeehg during a reception at the Oslo City Hall, May 23, 2022. Porter 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.

On Sept 14, 2022, Pittsburgh District Commander Adam Czekanski signs a $426,000 federal cost-share agreement for a Section 22 Planning Assistance to States project to develop a stormwater management plan for the Indiana County community in Pennsylvania. Section 22 projects allow the Corps of Engineers to partner with local communities to provide engineering assistance and expertise to address local challenges.

031004-F-3378P-078. Base: Great Falls Intl Airport State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air National Guard

Gen. John W. Jay Raymond, right, Chief of Space Operations, meets with Air Marshall Robert Chipman, left, Royal Australian Air Force Chief of Air Force, during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, England, July 16, 2022. Raymond attended RIAT to engage in bilateral meetings with other Air and Space Chiefs from other nations and bolster partnerships with our allies.

Reportage: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo participates in a U.S.-Poland Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Polish National Defence Minister Mariusz Baszczak, in Warsaw, Poland, on August 15, 2020.

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

At the Gagarin Museum at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 58 crewmembers Anne McClain of NASA (front row, left), Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos (front row, center) and David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency (front row, right) sign a book bearing crews signatures in a traditional ceremony Nov. 15. Looking on in the back row are the backup crewmembers, Drew Morgan of NASA (left), Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos (center) and Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency (right). McClain, Kononenko and Saint-Jacques will launch Dec. 3 on the Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a six-and-a-half month mission on the International Space Station...NASA/Sarah Volkman.

220908-N-PW480-0022 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sept. 8, 2022) Commander, Naval Service Training Command Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture greets Director, MyNavyHR Enterprise Support (OPNAV N1) Manuel Hermosilla during his visit onboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Sept. 8. Hermosilla met with NSTC departmental staff members to discuss changes and improvements to MyNavyHR N1 processes. NSTC is overseen by Couture and supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors. This training includes the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) at more than 160 colleges and universities across the country, Officer Training Command (OTC) in Newport, Rhode Island, Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navys only boot camp, as well as the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) citizenship development program at more than 600 high schools worldwide.

041108-F-3050V-026. Complete Scene Caption: Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., pins a Spouse Pin on his wife Sandra during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released) Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A soldier attends "A Nation's Gratitude Dinner" hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on Feb. 29, 2012. The dinner included men and women in uniform from all ranks, services, states and backgrounds, representative of the many thousands of Americans who served in Iraq and was an expression of the nation's gratitude for the achievements and enormous sacrifices of those who served there and of the families who supported them.

Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

Indiana National Guard Maj. Gen. Dan Degelow, center, receives his two-star rank from his daughters, Delany and Dixie, during his promotion ceremony at Stout Field, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

020916-D-2987S-008. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, The Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard exits the Illinois House of Representatives in Springfield April 6 after laying a wreath in remembrance of the Illinois service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Administrator Christine Todd Whitman with New Jersey State Troopers , Environmental Protection Agency

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mervin T. Mills, Virgin Islands National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, is being promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 5 by the Virgin Islands National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kodjo Knox-Limbacker at the Virgin Islands National Guard JFHQ, June 04, 2022. Mr. Mills is joined by his wife Mrs. Marcia Mills and his mother Martha Mills for the pinning of this promotion ceremony, held at the Readiness Training Institute building.

TOKYO (Oct. 5, 2022) U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, left, poses for a picture with Japan Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada, right, during his visit to engage with senior officials from Japans Ministry of Defense, in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Raymond reinforced the United States ironclad commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance following a North Korean ballistic missile launch that passed over northern Japan on Oct. 4th.

Lucinda Boyington, manager of the Doughboy Inn, Command SGT. MAJ. Collin Younger and COL. Timothy Peterson, commander, Fort Dix, cut the ribbon for the newly renovated lodging facility that marked its 25th year. The building underwent a 1.0 million dollar renovation. Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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