Naval Ceremonies and Events

Images depicting U.S. Navy personnel in formal settings, including commissioning ceremonies and military salutes, showcasing uniforms and military decorum.

Army soldiers in a parade

Navy Day celebration at Gateway of India, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox

DF-ST-88-10201. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 4, 2022) Seaman Recruit Willie Antley, with the 64th Annual Recruit Cardinal Division, holds his recruit chief petty officer cutlass during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command, Nov. 4, 2022. Cardinal Division is named after the St. Louis Cardinals, who have sponsored one division per year since 1958, and is the U.S. Navys longest-running special recruit division.

Vice Admiral James D. Williams, Commander, Sixth Fleet, right, converses with Soviet and United States naval officers aboard the Soviet guided missile cruiser, SLAVA. The ship is in port in preparation for the summit meeting between President George H.W. Bush and Soviet Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev to be held on December 2-3. Base: Marsaxlokk Bay Country: Malta (MLT)

DN-ST-85-06222. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

World War II, Korean War and Vietnam fighter pilot retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Dick Wyatt poses for a photo as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform at the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 14. The open house is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military.

DN-ST-87-01803. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ABH1(AW/SW/IW) Darlene Rule, assigned to USS Wasp (LHD-1) re-enlists aboard the Battleship Wisconsin in Downtown Norfolk on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The ceremony was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum as part of their military ceremonies program that is available to area commands without cost. The museum is located next to the Battleship Wisconsin in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

DN-SN-86-08129. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07265. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00140. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040502-F-1631A-048. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Thomas Huberty speaks during a change of command ceremony on Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco on June 17, 2022. Cooper, who has served as Air Station San Francisco commander since 2019, retired after 28 years of service in the Coast Guard.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2022) - Cmdr. Grant Bryan, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52), from Anchorage, Alaska, holds an ensign during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony aboard the ship while operating in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 11. Barry is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni receives congratulations and applause fom Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, and United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California after receiving the Bronze Star. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of .... Complete Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni receives congratulations and applause fom Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, and United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Cong

061014-N-3019M-002. Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASE

DN-SC-04-10048. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Cdr. Cheryl Collins, from Cumming, Georgia, mans the rails as the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) pulls in to Naval Air Station North Island, California, following Pacific Partnership 2024-1 Feb. 12, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. Navy

A petty officer walks across a street with his family after disembarking from the amphibious cargo ship USS DURHAM (LKA-114). The DURHAM has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-02689. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

031003-F-6701P-004. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

040704-F-3961R-004. Base: Camp Butmir State: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Major Command Shown: NATO

NORFOLK (Sept. 14, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks during the U.S. Fleet Forces Command change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Adm. William E. Gortney relieved Adm. John C. Harvey Jr. as commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command during the ceremony.

MASTER SGT. Mike Wells, 1776th Security Police Squadron, Special Air Missions Unit, stands on the flight time during security operations. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-86-01331. Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Joint Base San Antonio hosted a synchronized flag formation at all three installations (JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph) at 7:46 a.m. Sept. 12, 2022 at JBSA Fort Sam Houston. The ceremonies included a flag formation, a moment of silence, an invocation and a speaker. Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commander, led the remembrance ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The particular time of 7:46 a.m. Central time was chosen as that was when Flight 11 crashed into the north face of the North Tower (1 WTC) of the World Trade Center in New York City, between floors 93 and 99, at 8:46 a.m. Eastern time on Sept. 11, 2001.

US Air Force AIRMAN Marcus Kyle, an Air Force Honor Guard member, stands ready at the assembly area before the 1997 Presidential Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

QINGDAO, China (August 9, 2016) Lt. Jonathan Greenwald works on a scenario in combat information systems aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asian-Pacific.

A warrant officer operates the engine-order telegraph while another warrant officer stands by on the bridge of a Soviet destroyer as the ship approaches Naval Station, San Diego. The Udaloy-class destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV, the Sovremenny-class destroyer BOYEVOY and the Kaliningradneft-class support tanker ARGUN are arriving in port for a four-day, goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rear Admiral George A. Huchting, Aegis program manager, addresses the assembled crowd at the assembled crowd at the christening and launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS CARNEY (DDG-64) at the Bath Iron Works Corporation Shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN James R. Allen, commander in chief of Military Airlift Command, shakes hands with a base cafeteria employee during a visit. Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

As his wife looks on, a Marine holds his newborn child for the first time after disembarking from the amphibious cargo ship USS DURHAM (LKA-114). The DURHAM has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-10007. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain H. A. Stephan sits in his office. Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody Gonzales with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, adjusts the general flag before the 80th annual Evening Colors Ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 15, 2022. The ceremony was held to commemorate the official dedication of Camp Pendleton, which took place in September 1942. The base was named after Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, who had long advocated for a West Coast training base to be established.

Georgia, Atlanta, Carter Presidential Center, library and museum of former President Jimmy Carter, naval uniform of Jimmy Carter and wedding outfit of his wife Rosalyn on their wedding day

U.S. Marines in their dress blues ride in the back of a jeep in a parade of authentic World War II vehicles during Festival American, a French and United Services Organization (USO) celebration of Independence Day. Festival events also include a concert for residents and visitors and a gala dinner-dance for special guests. Base: Cannes Country: France (FRA)

USA, Virginia, Norfolk Statue, General Douglas McArthur Memorial

DN-SC-89-03235. Base: Accra Country: Ghana (GHA)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy cadets march in formation during the pass and review portion of the Founders Day Parade at Stillman Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 8, 2023.

LCDR R. K. Roosa, executive officer aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713), speaks to the audience during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DEREK LUKE in ANTWONE FISHER (2002), directed by DENZEL WASHINGTON.

The ship's captain and crewmen maintain a moment of silence prior to a burial at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). The ship's captain and crewmen maintain a moment of silence prior to a burial at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63).

Office of Personnel Management staff listening to Director Kay Coles James' speech at Department of Interior South Building ceremony marking adoption by Interior employees of U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division as wartime focal points for volunteer activities aiding military families. James' employees had made similar adoption of USS Theodore Roosevelt crew

President Ronald Reagan stands with CPT William H. Fogarty, commanding officer of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), during the battleship's commissioning ceremonies. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110508-N-KB563-223ESPIRITU SANTO, Vanuatu (May 8, 2011) Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Handling) Airman Kyle Hanson, left, and Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Handling) Airman Ronnie Brownfield lower the national ensign for evening colors in Vanuatu during Pacific Partnership 2011. Pacific Partnership is a five-month humanitarian assistance initiative that completed its mission in Tonga, is in Vanuatu, and will visit Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

DN-ST-85-03525. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Apollo 9 astronauts, left to right, James R. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L. Schweickart, receive flowers during a brief stopover on this Bahamian island while enroute back to Cape Kennedy. The three astronauts were launched from Cape Kennedy on March 3 from Launch Pad 39A and spent 10days in Earth orbit to test the Lunar Module Spacecraft in preparation for the upcoming manned lunar landings. Following their splashdown yesterday about 780 nautical miles southeast of Cape Kennedy, the three astronauts and their spacecraft were picked up by the USS Guadalcanal.

President Ronald Reagan arrives at the Pentagon for a Medal of Honor award ceremony. Walking beside him is the recipient, retired MSGT Roy P. Benavidez, U.S. Army. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Recruits stand in formation before their U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Jan. 4, 2024. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

World War II Battle of Midway Veteran, Sergeant First Class Edgar R Fox, poses for a photo at the USS Arizona Memorial with Sailors stationed on the island of Oahu, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 7, 2022. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Fox manned a pillbox on the southern end of Sand Island as part of Midway Atoll.

FRA - POLITIQUE - CYBERDEFENSE - Florence Parly, ministre des Armées, à RennesFlorence Parly, ministre des Armées, se rend jeudi 3 octobre 2019 au quartier Stéphant à Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande ( 35 ), où elle inaugurere le premier btiment du Commandement de la cyberdéfense ( COMCYBER ), spécifiquement conçu pour répondre aux besoins techniques et opérationnels du COMCYBER et accueillir ses différentes unités.FRA - POLITICS - CYBERDEFENSE - Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, in RennesFlorence Parly, Minister of the French Armed Forces, will visit the Stéphant district in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande ( 35) on Thursday, October 3, 2019, where she will inaugurate the first building of the Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER), specifically designed to meet the technical and operational needs of the COMCYBER and accommodate its various units.

Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy walk to class after a recent snowstorm. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-09586. Base: Naval Base Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Republic of Korea (ROK) guards stand at their posts after providing protection for a group of visitors touring Joint Security Area (JSA). The ROK guards provide protection for people in the JSA. The guards stand face to face with their North Korean adversaries on a daily basis. At times the North and South Korean guards are within a couple of feet of one another. Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Panmunjom State: Demilitarized Zone Country: Korea

220501-N-VD554-1008 CARDWELL, Australia (May 1, 2022) - Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band speak with Australian military veterans after a performance during a battle of Coral Sea commemoration ceremony in Cardwell, Australia. Under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Marine Sergeant Major Allan J. Kellogg, right, Medal of Honor recipient for duty in Vietnam, attends a ceremony to honor the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The serviceman's casket will be transported to California aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086) and then transferred to Arlington National Cemetery for interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tour of the Naval vessel, USS Normandy, by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides during the Secretary's visit to Virginia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac G. Frantz, a small arms repairer with 6th Communication Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, receives new toys during a Toys for Tots event, New York, Dec. 1, 2022. The Marine Toys for Tots Program's goal is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas, bringing the joy of the holidays to all of America.

Colors pass in review during Virginia Military Institute dress parade , Universities & colleges, Military facilities, Virginia Military Institute, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pilot holding a globe

220401-N-KY668-1014 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (April 1, 2022) - Chief Petty Officers participate in morning colors in celebration of the 129th Chief Petty Officers birthday, April 1, 2022. Chief Petty Officers make up the highest enlisted ranks in the U.S. Navy, acting as a bridge between officers and junior enlisted Sailors.

111011-N-DR144-992SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2011) Sailors watch from the flight deck as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) approaches the Golden Gate Bridge while departing San Francisco. Carl Vinson was anchored in San Francisco to participate in Fleet Week festivities.

DM-ST-84-11814. Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221202-N-WF272-1648 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 2, 2022) A guest holds a Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia change of command program during a ceremony held at Naval Support activity Philadelphia, Dec. 2, 2022. During the ceremony, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia Executive Officer Cmdr. Christopher Pony” Robison relieved Cmdr. Todd Winn as commanding officer. NTAG Philadelphia encompasses regions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia, providing recruiting services from more than 30 talent acquisition sites with the overall goal of attracting the highest quality candidates to ensure the ongoing success of America’s Navy.

NORFOLK, Va. (Sep. 9, 2022)- NORFOLK, Va. (Sep. 9, 2022)- Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Jared Brown, who will be promoted to chief petty officer next month, assigned to United States Fleet Forces Command, stands as bell ringer during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony with Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads Sailors and Morale, Recreation and Welfare to honor and remember the lives of those lost and affected by the terrorist attacks, September 9, 2022. Sunday marks 21 years since the terrorist attacks in 2001.

LGEN Frank E. Petersen Jr. gives his retirement speech during the change of command ceremony in which LGEN William R. Etnyre assumes command of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A trumpeter plays Taps at the conclusion of the Sunset Ceremony for Pearl Harbor survivors at the Arizona Memorial Visitors Center. The ceremony is part of day-long observances commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Capt. Breanna Knutson (left), commander, Coast Guard Sector North Bend, reads an award with Chief Warrant Officer Beth Slade (right) during Coast Guard Station Coos Bay's change of command ceremony in Coos Bay, Oregon,, Jun. 10, 2022.. Chief Warrant Officer Slade was congratulated for her efforts in helping a pregnant member who assisted in the betterment of women's retention in the Coast Guard.

DM-ST-86-05621. Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN. Alfred M. Gray, Marine Corps commandant, talks with Tuskeegee Airmen George Walker III and Samuel Rhodes at the change of command ceremony in which LT. GEN. Frank E. Petersen retires. Of the two parts into which Petersen's command is split, Brig. Gen. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-12173. Base: Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel Parker conducts the 9th Army Band during the 3rd Wing change of command ceremony at Hangar 2 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis A. Simmons turned over command to Col. Kevin M. Jamieson as Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm, commander Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Region, Alaskan Command, and 11th Air Force, officiated before gathered family members, distinguished guests and military personnel.

DN-ST-87-00138. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ADM Robert J. Kelly, Commander in CHIEF, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and H. Lawrence Garrett III, Secretary of the Navy chat during Survivors Day ceremonies at USS ARIZONA Memorial Visitors Center. The event honors the sailors and Marines of the battleships that were sunk or damaged in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-06816. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Distinguished guests honor the flag during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS LEYTE GULF (CG-55). They are left to right: an unidentified flag officer, maid of honor, Admiral Ronald J. Hayes, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Captain Jette Browne, ship's commanding officer. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A female plebe of the class of 1988 and a senior midshipman at a swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chaplain (LT.) Baldridge kisses his baby daughter upon his return from a deployment to the Red Sea aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Apr. 1, 2022) U.S. Naval Academy kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). The Naval Academy observes SAAPM by focusing on creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault and requiring a personal commitment from all service members.

DA-ST-87-04186. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-09729. Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, on Dec. 2, 2022. Pick Up day allows drill instructors to teach recruits the rules and expectations of recruit training.

010412-F-0848C-005. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT RETURN Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A master-at-arms from the guided missile cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53) salutes during a welcoming ceremony for the ship. The ship has just arrived in MOBILE for its commissioning. Base: Mobile State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Lt. Ian Loomis, from Ottumwa, Iowa, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, meets a member of the Albion College color guard at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium in Albion, Michigan, September 3, 2022. Twelve Ford Sailors traveled to Michigan for the ships annual namesake visit to learn about the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford and connect with local community members in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Albion.

1960S 1970S Young Man Us Marine Uniform Portrait Before Capitol Building In Dc American Soldier Retro Vintage

DN-ST-85-08970. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01234. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, right, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, meets Cdr. Alfonza O. White, left, the commanding officer of the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS 21) during a ship tour in Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and static equipment displays.

Pat Molnar, right, CEO and photographer of Molnar Photography, photographs U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lazaro Rodriguezcobos, left, a Heavy Equipment (HE) operator with HE Platoon, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a photoshoot on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosted a casting call featuring Marines in dress blues to showcase the faces of the Marine Corps next generation.

DN-SC-89-05555. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Cmdr. Ryan Adams, the outgoing USCGC Sequoia (WLB 215) commanding officer receives a departure gift from the crew following a change of command ceremony on July 15, 2022, aboard the cutter moored at Naval Base Guam. The U.S. Coast Guard District Fourteen Commander, Rear Adm. Michael Day, presided over the ceremony.

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