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Naval Ceremonies and Reunions

Images depicting naval ceremonies, crowds at military events, and welcoming celebrations. Emphasizes camaraderie, patriotism, and military tradition.

Soldier funeral at Arlington National Cemetery

A P-51 Mustang flies side by side with an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the crowd June 28, 2014, during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The Warriors Over the Wasatch air show was open to the public June 28 and 29. Events during the show include the U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights; an F-16 attack demonstration by the 388th Fighter Wing and a precision air demonstration by the Thunderbirds.

U.S. Navy Sailors with Navy Band Northeast perform for attendees during Fleet Week New York 2022 at Times Square, New York, May 27, 2022. Fleet Week New York has been held nearly every year since 1984 to celebrate the nations maritime services and highlight their innovative capabilities, while providing an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding tristate area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 23, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) hosts a press conference on the flight deck during a port visit to Busan, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of CSG 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

230328-N-PG545-1353, Goodyear, Arizona (March 28, 2023) U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters perform at Goodyear Civic Square as part of their 2023 national tour. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

President George H. W. Bush prepares to speak during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. military personnel just returned from deployment in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Sumter State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Spectators cover the Mall as they turn out for the United Service Organizations Show, part of the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 16, 2022) - A stilt walker takes a photo with Japanese community members onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) during 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.

220424-N-QI593-1337 VENICE, Italy (April 24, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) participate in a Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored tour in Venice, Italy, April 24, 2022. The HSTCSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

030607-M-9248U-003. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: H&HS

DN-ST-88-00817. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navy and civilian journalists stand on a platform as they film the decommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64). The ceremony marks the end of the WISCONSIN's third period in commission, which began on October 22, 1988. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USA, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City National Memorial to the victims of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Bombing on April 19, 1995, people's memorial wall

181102-N-NN369-1048NORFOLK (Nov. 2, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) air department practice stretcher bearer techniques during a flight deck drill, Nov. 2, 2018.

A crowd waving banners and signs welcomes the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) and its crew back to home port after 11 months at sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Veterans Day ceremony and aftermath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered the opening remarks, and joined participating dignitaries including the former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, along with Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder and President Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation Founder and President Diane Carlson Evans, Mary "Edie" Meeks of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, William Hansen of Lockheed Martin, and William Murdy of Comfort Systems. Ceremony, co-hosted by the Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Floodlights provide illumination as rescue operations continue into the night, at the Pentagon Building hours after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The dome of the Capital Building is visible in the background. (Substandard image). Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Friends and family members gathered on the pier cheer the return of the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082). The ELMER MONTGOMERY has returned to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061013-N-9500T-010. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

001212-N-0239L-001. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

United States Naval Academy Graduation Ceremony, May 26, 1999, Annapolis, Maryland

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 27, 2022) Members of the Civil Air Patrol wrangle a toy soldier balloon during the 90th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots, Nov. 27, 2022. Marine Toys for Tots, celebrating it's 75th year anniversary, distributes an average of 18 million toys to 7 million less fortunate children each year.

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly over Seattle during Fleet Week, Aug. 5, 2022. Fleet Week Seattle is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

A U.S. service member deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, cheers on here comrades running a 5K, 10K or half marathon in celebration of the U.S. Air Forces 75th Anniversary, 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!

040806-F-1740G-011. Base: Fussa City Country: Japan (JPN)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2012) Sailors participate in a salt water wash-down after testing aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) fire stations in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting sea trials as the final stage of a six-month planned incremental availability.

ANAHEIM, Calif., (May 30, 2022) - Sailors, assigned to Navy Band Southwest, perform a medley of songs during a parade a Disneyland in support of LA Fleet Week 22, May 3o. 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 Angeles and its surrounding areas.

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. James McConville hosts an army full honors arrival ceremony for the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army Gen. Park Jeong Hwan at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 25, 2023. During the ceremony, Gen. McConville bestowed Gen. Park with the Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.

221008-N-LH674-1185 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) 32nd Street Funk Band, from Navy Band Southwest, performs at Fishermans Wharf during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW 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 the city and its surrounding areas.

061220-N-8907D-003. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

Approximately 20,000 United States Marines Corps (USMC) personnel and their family members gather at Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to listen to US President George W. Bush deliver a speech. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members assigned to the 17th Training Wing celebrate with confetti at the annual Air Force Ball, at the McNease Convention Center, in San Angelo, Texas, Sept. 17, 2022. The ball recognized the Air Forces momentous 75th anniversary.

Vukovar, Croatia - 18 November 2025: Aerial view of a solemn procession crossing a bridge, bearing a large Croatian flag emblazoned with 'IN HOC SIGNO VINCES'.

The U.S. Air Force Total Force Band plays in the Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, California. Americas Air Force participated in Americas New Year Celebration that includes the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game, to kick-off 2022 and a yearlong celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Department of the Air Force.

Runners participating in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon set off from the start line in Arlington, Virginia on Oct. 30, 2022. Organized by the men and women of the Unites States Marine Corps, the 47th MCM is the first live event since 2019. The 26.2 mile race drew roughly 20,000 participants, more than 2,400 Marines and Sailors, and 1,500 civilian volunteers. Known as "The People's Marathon," there is no prize money for top finishers; all runners were celebrated for their honor, courage, and commitment.

Annual Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination ceremony, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

DN-ST-85-06004. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111213-N-GU530-068 BANGOR, Wash. (Dec. 13, 2011) The Royal Canadian Navy submarine HMCS Victoria (SSK 876) is moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a deperming treatment. Deperming reduces a ship's electromagnetic signature as it travels through the water.

DN-SC-86-00912. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Veterans Day ceremony and aftermath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered the opening remarks, and joined participating dignitaries including the former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, along with Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder and President Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation Founder and President Diane Carlson Evans, Mary "Edie" Meeks of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, William Hansen of Lockheed Martin, and William Murdy of Comfort Systems. Ceremony, co-hosted by the Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

A handmade banner adorns a fence near the pier where the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) will tie up. The PHILIPPINE SEA is returning to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

230628-N-EU502-1547 SAN DIEGO (June 28, 2023) - Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) embrace their families after the ship arrived pierside at Naval Base San Diego June 28, 2023. Decatur, a part of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, returned following a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations. While on deployment, Nimitz Strike Group conducted operations in U.S. 7th Fleet including: deterrence and presence operations; multinational exercises; integrated multi-domain training; long-range maritime strike exercises; anti-submarine warfare; information warfare operations; air defense operations; multiple ship navigation; and formation maneuvering and refueling-at-sea operations.

U.S. service members and personnel assigned to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, attend a world cup viewing Dec. 3, 2022. The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing and the 378th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron host events to increase the quality of life and morale at PSAB.

Festival guests wait to enter the base during the opening of Friendship Festival 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2022. The two-day festival was an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership, while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services and the local community.

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - VIP Tours - 26-HK-375-27. Hurricane Katrina

Family and friends greet crew members of the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as they come ashore following their return to port. The Sampson, along with four other ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group, has just returned home following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030716-D-5011J-029. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02651. Base: Governors Island State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The 2021 fall of Kabul was the capture of Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul by the Taliban on 15 August 2021, the culmination of a military offensive that began in May 2021. U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III safely transported approximately 640 Afghan citizens from Hamid Karzai International Airport Aug. 15, 2021. At first it had been reported that the crew took 640 Afghans out of Kabul but the true number was 823 and includes 183 children whose presence on board wasn't previously accounted for

The starting point of the great war between the states. Inauguration of Jefferson Davis in Montgomery, Alabama

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dana Reminsky, the vocalist of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band, sings the National Anthem during the Patriotic Festival at Norfolk Waterfront Norfolk, Virginia, May 29, 2022. The Patriotic Festival was held during Memorial Day weekend to honor the service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Members are rappelled up to a helicopter during a Special Operations Forces demonstration in Downtown Tampa, Florida, May 18, 2022. SOF Week is the premier gathering for the SOF community and industry, bringing together more than 11,000 attendees, including representatives from more than 100 countries to collaborate on new initiatives and capabilities needed for SOF professionals to compete and win in the future.

020304-F-4338B-002. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

The 332d Air Expeditionary Wing unveils 9-11 themed T-wall for Patriot Day Commemoration at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 11, 2022. Patriot Day is a holiday memorializing the lives lost on the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and honoring those who have fought in the Global War on Terror ever since.

Spectators check out a military motorcycle show at the Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo in Gyeryong, South Korea, Oct. 8. Eighth Army Soldiers, civilians and family members were invited to the expos family day. The exposition features static displays of ROK military equipment from all branches along with Eighth Army military vehicles. The Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo is aimed at exhibiting various aspects relating to military culture and to serve as an educational forum. The expo runs through Oct. 23. (U.S. Army photo Pfc. Park, Joon Hyeok)

Fireworks exploding over the Lincoln and Washington Memorials on the mall are the final events during the Victory Celebration for the military members who participated in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors and families from Commander, Fleet Activities (CFAS) and members of the local Sasebo community gather for Christmas in the Park at CFAS Nimitz Park Aug. 22, 2022. For 75 years, CFAS has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services to empower forward-deployed U.S. and Allied Forces while providing superior support to their families and the community.

Signalman 2nd Class Prentiss Hammons hoists signal flags to air dry following a thorough cleaning of the ocean minesweeper USS INFLICT (MSO-456). The vessel is taking part in Earnest Will, a convoy mission in which reflagged Kuwaiti tankers are escorted through waters of the Gulf by U.S. naval ships. Subject Operation/Series: EARNEST WILL Country: Persian Gulf

060628-N-0555B-269. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011011-A-8525L-043. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Americans from Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) and its tenant commands andJapanese citizens from the local community attend the Let Freedom Ring Independence Day Celebration at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Nimitz Park July 2, 2022. The event was open to all members of the Sasebo community in an effort to strengthen the relationship between the base and the local community.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2022) U.S. Naval Academy freshmen, or plebes, climb the Herndon Monument, a tradition symbolizing the successful completion of the midshipmen's freshman year. The class of 2025 completed the climb in 3 hours, 36 minutes and 58 seconds, the third-longest recorded time. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Distinguished unveil 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.

Panamanian civilians demonstrate outside the gate of Fort Amador, headquarters of the U.S. Southern Command. One of the demonstrators carries a mock coffin bearing the name of BGEN Marc A. Cisneros, Commanding General, U.S. Army South. Country: Panama (PAN)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band perform a sunset concert at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, as part of LA Fleet Week, May 27, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

An attendee writes on an appreciation wall at the Northwell Health Hospital Side by Side Military Appreciation event during Fleet Week New York 2022 in New York, May 28, 2022. Fleet Week New York has been held nearly every year since 1984 to celebrate the nations maritime services and highlight their innovative capabilities, while providing an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding tristate area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.

Pla games, galloping horsemen, Sant Joan festival. Ciutadella. Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 15, 2012) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Angelo Llarina leads a tour aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during Navy Days L.A. 2012. Navy Days L.A. is designed to educate the public through tours, distinguished visitor embarks and media coverage of the festivities.

Moor shooting with a blunderbuss in the battle of Villajoyosa beach.

A crowd holds up banners to welcome home crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as an aerobatic team performs following the ship's arrival in port. The AMERICA has just returned to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110806-N-UM129-022 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 6, 2011) Japanese citizens wait in line to tour the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) during the 35th annual Friendship Day festival at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. More than 40,000 Japanese citizens toured the installation and took part in festivities to celebrate the relationship between the U.S. Navy and its host nation.

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, tour The Les Invalides Museum in Paris, France, May 25, 2022. This visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War I.

Gen. Duke Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, arrives for the AFMC Annual Excellence Award Banquet April 5 in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Airmen, military and civilian, from AFMC centers around the Air Force, as well as those assigned to Space Force, competed in nine categories and winners advanced to the Air Force level.

Veterans in Wheelchairs, Vietnam Memorial, Washington, D.C.

031020-A-0405B-002. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111128-N-NY820-003NORFOLK (Nov. 28, 2011) An ice sculpture decorates the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during the "Fifty Years of Legendary Service" ceremony. Enterprise concluded the 50th anniversary of her commissioning celebration Nov. 28 and is scheduled for her 22nd and last deployment this spring.

Pirate troops parading along the beach of Villajoyosa

Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) watch a March madness basketball tournament held by Ford's first class petty officer association (FCPOA) in the hangar bay, March 25, 2023. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean executing its Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and to test their ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea. As the first-in-class ship of Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2012) Approximately 150 active duty and civilian volunteers form a purple ribbon, the symbol for domestic violence awareness, on the flightline at Naval Air Station Oceana in observance of domestic violence awareness month. October has been National Domestic Violence Awareness Month since it evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October 1981.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 8, 2022) A crowd watches fire safety vehicles pass by during the annual Ikego Fire Prevention Parade & Open House, hosted by Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire and Emergency Services (CNRJ F&ES). The event was held to educate service members and their families about fire safety. 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.

Air Combat Command's Heritage of America Band Blue Aces ensemble performs at the Brooklyn War Memorial in New York City Aug. 20, 2012. The Blue Aces gave a free concert as part of Air Force Week 2012.

220528-N-VQ947-2090 LOS ANGELES (May 28, 2022) The Los Angeles Fleet Week Expo area, as seen from retired battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), May 28, 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.

111018-N-WP746-050Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Oct. 18, 2011) Bobby Lay, host of ESPNÕs Outside the Lines, records a segment of the film in front of the USS Arizona Memorial. ESPN is producing the film for a VeteranÕs Day segment about the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

A group of employees from McDonnell Douglas Corp. display a banner welcoming back the USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) during the battleship's transit across the Continental Divide at the Gaillard Cut. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

A KC-10 Extender assigned to Travis Air Force Base, California, conducts a flyover to start the Independence Day Parade in Fairfield, California, July 4, 2022. The flyover also served as a training flight, providing the KC-10 aircrew an opportunity to maintain proficiency.

031217-F-3050V-293. Base: Kitty Hawk State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform a dance routine for the crew in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The Sailors and Marines stationed aboard the navy's newest nuclear powered aircraft carrier enjoyed a one hour United Servicemen's Organization (USO) show brought on board by the Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen to help raise morale for the men and women forward deployed for the holidays. TRUMAN is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf. Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Family members and friends look for the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as they wait on the pier for the ship's arrival. The SAMPSON is returning to Mayport 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 Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220414-N-SY758-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 14, 2022) Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) celebrate Catholic Holy Thursday, April 14, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

050513-A-5399B-241. Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South provided a retirement display in celebration of Sgt. Maj. Christopher Thomass retirement at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 8, 2024. Thomas, former sergeant major of 4th Marine Logistics Group, is a Louisiana native who served honorably for 29 years.

2nd Lt. Joseph Pangelinan, the officer in charge of Military Personnel Flight, proposes to his girlfriend at the 75th Annual Air Force Ball for Buckley Space Force Base at the Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, Colo. on Sept. 24, 2022. During the Air Force Ball, Col. Marcus Jackson, Space Base Delta 2 commander, recognized and celebrated Pangelinans engagement and thanked him as well as coined him for leading the Air Force Ball committee that was in charge of organizing this year's Air Force Ball.

Lighted letters are on display during the Keesler Senior Noncommissioned Officer Recognition Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 21, 2022. Over 25 Airmen were recognized for their promotion to master sergeant.

CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI (Oct. 2, 2022) U.S. service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) gather to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through a cake cutting ceremony at the Dorie Miller Galley. Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

The MILITARY STAR Home for the Holidays sweepstakes is giving away five $5,000 cash prizes, five $2,500 cash prizes and 15 $100 Exchange gift cards. From Sept. 23 to Oct. 20, use your MILITARY STAR card twice at any exchange and twice at the commissary to be automatically entered. Details: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-2ch.

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