Navy Ceremonies and Events

Sailors and Marines in formal attire participating in various ceremonies, including fleet week events, highlighting naval traditions and community engagement.

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 2005 - The Marine Corp Base Kaneohe Rifle Team performs the 21-gun salute during the 64th commemoration of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

110525-N-XM329-031NEW YORK (May 25, 2011) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) arrives in New York to participate in the 24th annual Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week has been New York City's celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the capabilities of today's maritime services.

NORFOLK (April 6, 2013) Sailors assigned to the newly commissioned amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) stand by to bring the ship to life during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. As the third Navy vessel to bear the name, Arlington commemorates the lives lost and the heroism demonstrated the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

SAN DIEGO (Jun. 10, 2022) - Deputy Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic Rear Adm. Brad Dunham, Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. John Mustin, Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (CNAFR) Rear Adm. Scott Jones, and Commander Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell salute during the presentation of the colors for the CNAFR change of command ceremony in the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 hangar at Naval Base Coronado, Jun. 10. CNAFR mans, trains and equips the Naval Air Force Reserve in order to provide enduring operational support and strategic depth to Navy forces that win in combat.

001014-N-0424M-012. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Navy Sailor sings the national anthem at a reception ceremony during Fleet Week New York aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) on May 25, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marine-Air Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York engage in special events throughout New York City and the tristate area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects.

061114-N-8591H-578. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 2005 - The Marine Corp Base Kaneohe Rifle Team performs the 21-gun salute during the 64th commemoration of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

DN-SC-90-01844. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NORFOLK (July 25, 2016) Sailors descend from the brow of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage arrived at Naval Station Norfolk as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 from an eight-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2022) Sailors present arms during a 21-gun salute during a Battle of Midway ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Sailors assigned to USS George Washington (CVN 73) Color Guard parade the colors during a command event at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia., June 16, 2022.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 26, 2013) Senior Chief Naval Aircrewman (Operator) Terra McCartney, leading chief petty officer of the operations department of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, inspects Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Charles Seacrist's cover during a dress whites inspection. VP-8 conducted a uniform inspection to ensure Sailors have their uniforms ready for the April 1 South East Region uniform shift.

111207-N-DX615-028PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 7, 2011) A flag detail aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) renders honors during a remembrance ceremony for the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on the ships namesake, Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are on deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 1, 2022) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyersUSS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) participate in an All Hands On Deck Welcoming Party and Concert during the Fleet Week Port Everglades festivities, May. 1, 2022. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

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Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) lay to rest the cremated remains of a former service member on the ship's aircraft elevator three during a burial at sea ceremony, July 12, 2022. The remains of 30 service and family members were committed to the sea. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming operation.

221001-N-EF547-1095 SAN DIEGO OPAREA (Oct. 1, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Austin Fleming, a Newport Beach, Calif. native, plays Amazing Grace” aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) conducts a burial at sea ceremony. Lake Champlain is operating in the Pacific Ocean and is homeported in San Diego.

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sept. 27, 2022) Sailors man the rails during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) as the ship departs Naval Station Rota, Sept. 27, 2022. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Sailors aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) man the rails as Mercy 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

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sept. 2, 2022) Rear Adm. Thomas R. TR Buchanan, incoming commander of Submarine Group Ten (left), speaks to distinguished guests, family and staff during a change of command ceremony held aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Buchanan relieves Rear Adm. John Spencer. The base is home to all east coast Ohio-class submarines. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

060401-N-7945K-028. Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)

Captain Thomas G. Kelley and fellow officers stand in formation during the presentation of the colors at Kelley's retirement ceremony which is taking place at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Capt. Carl White, Deputy Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11, presents the United Services Organization Shipmate Award to Airman Apprentice Colten McCarroll during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command. 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.

230628-N-ZQ263-1096 SAN DIEGO (Jun. 28, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz arrives in San Diego concluding a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations (AO). Nimitzs presence in U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet AOs reinforced the United States commitment to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Vice Adm. William Houston, commander, Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Allied Submarine Command, left, Capt. Matthew Boland, center, and Capt. Thomas ODonnell salute during the National Anthem at the start of the change of command ceremony for Submarine Squadron 12 that was held Friday, July 15, topside aboard the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. During the ceremony Capt. Boland turned over command of the squadron to Capt, ODonnell.

120323-N-XG305-229MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (March 23, 2012) Members of the color guard aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) stand by to parade the colors as the ship arrives in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, for a port visit. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff Sailors and Marines will strengthen ties between the two countries through community service events, combined military training and cultural exchanges.

220624-N-LK647-0224 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (June 6, 2022) -- Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Ryan Allen, assigned to USS Gravely (DDG 107), mans the rails as the ship returns to homeport following a seven-month-long deployment. Gravely is returning from a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, where it was employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

DN-ST-86-00800. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The official party at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast change of command ceremony are seen salute during the national anthem. Pictured from left to right are Naval Air Station Jacksonville Chaplain Cmdr. George Mendes, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Public Works Officer Capt. Miguel Dieguez, NAVFAC Southeast Commanding Officer Capt. Jorge Cuadros, Commander NAVFAC Atlantic Rear Adm. Lore Aguayo, Commander Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. Wesley McCall and NAVFAC Atlantic Senior Enlisted Leader Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn Babb. The ceremony was held onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville.

Vice Adm. William Houston, commander, Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Allied Submarine Command is pipped ashore following the change of command ceremony for Submarine Squadron 12 that was held Friday, July 15, topside aboard the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. During the ceremony Capt. Matthew Boland turned over command of the squadron to Capt. Thomas ODonnell.

Capt. Warren Judge assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May from Capt. Kathy Felger, July 22, 2022, during a ceremony on the parade field on base in Cape May, N.J. Felger will report to her next unit at Coast Guard headquarters in Washington D.C. The Coast Guard must continue to recruit, train, and retain a diverse pool of top-tier members. The Coast Guard strives to build an inclusive culture that gives everyone a sense of belonging, empowering all to deliver their personal best while serving as part of the Coast Guard.

101230-N-9818V-012YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 30, 2010) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) bow their heads during a memorial service for Lt. j.g. Stephan Burke Hentchel. Hentchel, 27, the shipÕs damage control assistant, died in an auto accident Dec. 24 while on leave for the Christmas holiday.

120828-N-WL435-065WASHINGTON (Aug. 28, 2012) Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force performs a pass and review inspection of the Washington Ceremonial Guard during a full honors ceremony hosted by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert at the Navy Museum at the Washington Navy Yard. Greenert welcomed and thanked Kawano for visiting the U.S. and praised him as a key component behind the strong Japan and U.S. alliance.

Rear Adm. Brendan C. McPherson, Coast Guard District Seven Commander, Capt. Jo-Ann F. Burdian, the former commander of Sector Miami, Capt. Christoper R. Cederholm, commander of Sector Miami, and Master Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Wyness, Sector Miami Command Master Chief, render a salute during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, April 29, 2022. During the ceremony Cederholm relieved Burdian as the commander of Sector Miami.

Captain Kimberly Toone, commanding officer Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC), conducts a dress whites uniform inspection, Apr. 07. Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC)is comprised of six nationwide detachments that offer specialized medical training in the fields ofaviation, aviation survival, surface and undersea warfare, expeditionary and special operationsmedicine.

220708-N-ZS023-1032 SAN DIEGO (July 8, 2022) Rear Adm. Theodore LeClair, deputy commander of Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes sideboys aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26). LeClair is the lead for Task Force Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), an ongoing initiative from Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet to optimize the reliability, lethality and sustainability of the LCS platform. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.

DN-ST-86-01339. Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

NORFOLK (June 7, 2021) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) prepare to lower the national ensign prior to getting underway for Full Ship Shock Trials, June 7, 2021. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials on new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under the harsh conditions they might encounter in battle.

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the U.S. flag during a Colors Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2024. The Battle Color Detachment features our very own Silent Drill Platoon; The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. This marks the last full week of training before the BCD Marines set off on the west coast tour. Marine Corps

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- More than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The contributions of NASA, Kennedy Space Center and the state of Florida were stitched into the fabric of the American Flag, which was recovered near ground zero following the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The "New York Says Thank You Foundation" is taking the flag on a cross-country journey to be restored to its original 13-stripe design using pieces of fabric from American flags destined for retirement in all 50 states. Once the flag is restored, it will become a permanent collection of the National September 11 Memorial Museum being built at the World Trade Center site.

220728-N-ZS023-1112 SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2022) Cmdr. Phillip Herndl, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Blue Crew, salutes sideboys on departure from a change of command ceremony on the ships flight deck. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.

NEWPORT, RI. (Sept. 30, 2022) Officer Development School (ODS) class 22080 students at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island, sit at attention during their graduation ceremony, Sept. 30, 2022. ODS provides staff corps officers and several restricted line designators with training necessary to prepare them to function in their role as newly commissioned Naval officers.

Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (May 12, 2022) - Sailors man the rails as the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) transits into Pearl Harbor May 12. The ship is underway for Pacific Partnership 2022. Now, in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 26, 2022) Rear Adm. Lance Scott, the outgoing commanding officer of Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, is piped ashore during his retirement ceremony at Vista Point Center, Aug. 26, 2022. Scott retired from the U.S. Navy after 31 years of naval service. Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, ensures the optimum and uniform training, readiness and effective command, control and coordination of 12 land-based, operational multi-mission capable patrol squadrons, two reserve patrol squadrons, one fleet replacement squadron, one operational special projects unit, one special reconnaissance squadron, one unmanned patrol squadron, and operational task unit commands.

LOS ANGELES (May 30, 2022) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JRTOC) Navy Sea Cadets parade the colors for a Memorial Day Ceremony during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022. Los Angeles Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

Portsmouth, Va. (Apr. 1, 2022) Commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, Rear Adm. Darin Via, and Commanding Officer, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Capt. Shelley Perkins, attended the raising of the national ensign during morning colors on April 1, 2022. Leadership joined 24 Navy chiefs to celebrate the 129th birthday of the Chiefs Mess. Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia, provides well-trained medical experts, operating as high performance teams, to project medical power in support of naval superiority.

110630-N-AB355-208SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2011) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque (LPD 8) stand at attention during the ships decommissioning ceremony. Dubuque, named for the city of Debuque, Iowa, has been in service with the U.S. Navy since September 1967.

221012-N-CY569-0001 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 12, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) stand ready to fire a 21-gun salute during a memorial ceremony commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the attack on Cole. Past and present Cole crew members gathered alongside families and guests for the ceremony at the USS Cole Memorial onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

Service members from the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (the Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Navy Chief Pharmacists Mate James T. Cheshire in Section 62 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., July 22, 2022. Cheshire died on Dec. 7, 1941 when the battleship he was assigned to, the USS Oklahoma at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, was attacked by Japanese aircraft.From the Defense POW/MIA Account Agency (DPAA) press release:The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Cheshire.From December 1941 to June 1944, Navy personnel recovered the remains of the deceased crew, which were subsequently interred in the Halawa and Nuuanu Cemeteries.In September 1947, tasked with recovering and identifying fallen U.S. personnel in the Pacific Theater, members of the America

A Marine color guard stands in formation during the rcommissioning of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220917-N-PL946-1179 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. Paul Lanzilotta and Command Master Chief Bryan Davis pay respects during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). During the ceremony, the cremated remains of 30 souls were committed to the sea in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

220813-N-QI061-1016ALAMEDA, Calif. (August 13, 2022) Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, boards the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum during the 100th Anniversary of the Aircraft Carrier ceremony in Alameda, Calif., August 13. U.S. 2nd Fleet employs maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, left, and Brig. Gen. Jason L. Morris, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, right, conduct a pass and review during a graduation ceremony for Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 7, 2023. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Remington W. Wright, a native of Sylva, North Carolina, with Platoon 1034, graduates as the company honor graduate for Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, May 20, 2022. Wright earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits in his company during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.

Sailors aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) man the rails as Mercy 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

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 5, 2013) Sailors cross the brow during a hull swap ceremony between the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Cowpens (CG 63) and USS Antietam (CG 54). Hull swaps, or ship rotations, are part of the Navys long-term plan to routinely replace older ships with newer more capable ships. Antietam is relieving Cowpens at Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Tyler Westbrook, from Port Huron, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, presents a flower arrangement to Master Hospital Corpsman Phillip Jean-Gilles, from Miami, executive assistant to Ford's command master chief, and Aviation Electrician 1st Class Frank Weyer, from Jonesville, Michigan, assigned to Ford's aircraft intermediate maintenance department, during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of former President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, September 1, 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, Michigan.

Sailors of the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) man the rails during her commissioning in Norfolk, Virginia. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

NEW YORK (May 30, 2022) U.S. Navy Lt. Gabriel Singletary and Chief Culinary Specialist Amanda Glover, from USS Milwaukee (LCS 5), wave at the parade attendees at the Annual Staten Island Memorial Day Parade, during Fleet Week. Fleet Week New York, now in its 34th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and witness first hand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and will host nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen this year.

U.S. Navy Corpsmen attend the Corpsmen Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 2022. The Corpsmen Memorial is dedicated to honor all those who served alongside the Marines as Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen in recognition of the duties performed and bonds forged in conflict.

060804-N-3390M-058. Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hagåtña, Guam Flag detail members salute the American flag and Guam flag during the opening ceremony for Guam War Survivors Remembrance Day, June 28. Military leaders, local government officials, and local residents gathered to honor the survivors of the Japanese occupation of Guam during World War II.

SAN DIEGO (May 16, 2022) - Newly frocked Senior Chiefs assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, are embraced and congratulated during a frocking ceremony on Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI). HSC-3 is the West Coast MH-60S fleet replacement squadron, responsible for training pilots and aircrewmen by providing the most capable warfighters to the fleet.

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Samantha M. Grove, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands with her family following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 2, 2022. Grove is the fourth and final Grove sibling to earn the title United States Marine at MCRD San Diego. She was recruited out of Recruiting Station Fort Worth, Texas.

221129-N-LY160-1146 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) - Airman Martha Hernandez, from Cottage Grove, Oregon, prepares to hoist the union jack on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 29, 2022. Tripoli returned to Naval Base San Diego following the ship's maiden deployment where they operated in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220804-N-SY758-1020 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Aug. 4, 2022) The Color Guard presents colors during a commissioning ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ajhourni McClain, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Aug. 4, 2022. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Timothy L. Whitley, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, graduates as the honor graduate for Platoon 4024, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2022. Whitley earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other recruits in his platoon during a series of training events designed to test their basic Marine Corps skills.

Front view of the Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard marching in formation towards the Tomb of the Unknowns during Veterans Day ceremonies. They are carrying M-14 .308 caliber rifles with attached bayonets. Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060705-N-4856G-014. Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220909-N-QI593-1068 NORFOLK, Virginia (Sep. 9, 2022) Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sep. 9, 2022. Bainbridge was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S. allied and partner interests.

060517-N-2383B-153. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030406-F-0881Z-007. State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A newly promoted chief petty officer receives his new rank and cover during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at William Pendleton Thompson Hill Field on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 21, 2022. The pinning ceremony is the culmination of an intense six-week training period where the U.S. Navy's senior enlisted leaders introduced the chief petty officer selectees to a set of challenges designed to strengthen their leadership and mentoring abilities.

170701-N-ES994-025CHICAGO (July 1, 2017) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano, and their spouses salute during the National Anthem at the Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games opening ceremony at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Warrior Games run until July 8. The athletes will test their abilities in seven adaptive sports: archery, cycling, track and field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming and wheelchair basketball. Team Navy is comprised of athletes from Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor, the Navy's sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guard members, providing resources and support to their families.

220525-N-LN285-3455 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 25, 2022) -- Lt. Andrea Weiss, from Natchitoches, La., Lt.j.g. Sabella Norton, from Merritt Island, Fla., and Lt.j.g. Delaney Bolton, from St. Augustine, Fla., assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) gather topside after the boat returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. North Carolina performed a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, during the extended seven-month, Indo-Pacific deployment.

MCPO Charles Cartwright presents the urn containing the remains of CDR Harold Schwartz to CDR Robert James, commanding officer of the tank landing ship USS RACINE, during burial at sea services for the retired Navy doctor. Schwartz served as a doctor assigned to the Paratroop Battalion, 1ST Marine Division and took part in combat operations on Guadalcanal, the Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands and Okinawa. The RACINE is anchored at Iron Bottom Sound off Guadalcanal during the ceremony. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

221129-N-XN177-1276 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Lawrence Pivec, from Daytona Beach, Florida, left, and Airman Martha Hernandez, prepare to hoist the union jack aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 29, 2022. Tripoli returned to Naval Base San Diego following the ship's maiden deployment where they operated in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

120701-N-NW827-126ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (July 1, 2012) Sailors from the French naval vessel De Grasse (D612), Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727), British navy vessel HMS York (90), the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, walk in formation during a wreath-laying ceremony held at the Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery during Exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States.

221118-N-VQ41-1025 CARTAGENA, Colombia (Nov. 18, 2022) Sailors attached to hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) and the Colombian navy present their nation's flags during a closing ceremony signaling the end of the Colombia portion of Continuing Promise 2022 on the pier next to Comfort, Nov. 18, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

230628-N-ZQ263-1145 SAN DIEGO (Jun. 28, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz arrives in San Diego concluding a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations (AO). Nimitzs presence in U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet AOs reinforced the United States commitment to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

221014-N-JU916-1015 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 14, 2022) Chief Information Systems Technician Joseph Vargas, from Kingwood, Texas, inspects uniforms in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), October 14, 2022. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently in port onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

New U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during their graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 7, 2023. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2022) Airman Lincoln Shirah, a native of Metamora, Michigan, salutes the national ensign carried by Air Traffic Controlman Airman Cody Moore, a native of Atascadero, California, during a burial at sea aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 12, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

240126-N-OZ224-2713NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2023) - Lt. Carson Pittman delivers the invocation during a change of command ceremony for the USS Lassen (DDG 82) where Cmdr. Christopher Turmel was relieved by Cmdr. Ryan Pierce at Naval Station Mayport, Jan. 26, 2024. USS Lassen is the 32nd ship of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and was commissioned in April 2001.

DN-SC-92-00674. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

New U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 2, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

BEIJING (Nov. 27, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks with U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Security Detachment (MSG) at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China. Mabus is visiting China to discuss the United States' new defense strategy, deepening our military-to-military engagements, rebalancing toward the Pacific and fostering a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship with China.

Airman 1st Class Jaivon Bland stands ready to carry in the American flag during the 96th Operations Group change of command ceremony July 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Col. Tucker Hamilton took the group reins from Col. Doug Creviston during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

220914-N-ZS023-1012 SAN DIEGO (Sept 14, 2022) Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, salutes sideboys upon arrival to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado's (LCS 4) decommissioning ceremony, Sept 14. Coronado has been a test and training ship, and was key in developing the operational concepts foundational to the current configuration and deployment of todays LCS fleet. The LCS remain fast, agile, and networked surface combatants, designed to operate in near-shore environments, capable of open-ocean tasking and winning against 21st-century coastal threats.

PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while underway during Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

BALTIC SEA (Oct. 21, 2022) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) Alec Zaremba and fellow newly pinned chiefs stand at attention during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Oct. 21, 2022. Roosevelt 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.

U.S. Marines with Platoon 3225, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the Kilo Company graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Jan. 28, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

220826-N-PW480-0048 NEWPORT, RI. (Aug. 26, 2022) Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) Academy class 22110 students at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), reaffirm the oath of office during their graduation ceremony, August 26. The LDO/CWO community supports the warfighting capability and readiness of Naval forces through leadership, technical proficiency, and experience.

PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 2, 2022) U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jeremiah Cross, from Port Orchards, Washington, renders honors to the USS Arizona Memorial as U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Rear View of Soldier, Desert Storm Victory Parade, Washington, D.C.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2022) - Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) fold an ensign during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on the ships flight deck 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.

Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Region Hawaii conduct an internment ceremony for U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Everett Raymond Stewart, of California, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. Stewart was assigned to the USS Oklahoma, which sustained fire from Japanese aircraft and multiple torpedo hits causing the ship to capsize and resulted in the deaths of more than 400 crew members on Dec. 7, 1941, at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Stewart was recently identified through DNA analysis by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) forensic laboratory and laid to rest with full military honors.

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