Navy Ceremonies and Inspections

Images depicting U.S. Navy personnel during inspections and retirement ceremonies, showcasing formal attire, saluting, and a solemn atmosphere.

U.S. Navy sailors stand at attention during The Watch for U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Rebanas retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2024. Rebana enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1994 and since has served in various leadership billets including command master chief of 3d Medical Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, and II Marine Expeditionary Force. Marine Corps

NEWPORT, R.I. (April 29, 2012) Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Benjamin Pierson, command senior chief at U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I., checks a Sailors neckerchief during a dress-white uniform inspection.

220515-N-XN177-1067 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2022) - Master Chief Logistics Specialist David Rowe, from New York, stands at attention in the hangar bay during a frocking ceremony aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 15, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. Navy sailors stand at attention during The Watch for U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Rebanas retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2024. Rebana enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1994 and since has served in various leadership billets including command master chief of 3d Medical Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, and II Marine Expeditionary Force. Marine Corps

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Sergeant Maj. Jesse J. Dorsey, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, and Col. Robert A. Sucher, commanding officer, MBW, embrace during a relief and appointment ceremony at MBW, Jan. 29, 2024. Sgt Maj. Jimmy F. Richard who relieved Sgt Maj. Jesse J. Dorsey, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2001, deployed and participated in numerous operations, completed eight cycles as a drill instructor, and recently served as the sergeant major of Recruiting Station, Jacksonville, FL.

221022-N-ZA688-0263KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (OCT. 22, 2022) U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician Chief Petty Officer David Giles salutes fellow Chiefs during a pinning ceremony at Navy Reserve Center, Knoxville. The ceremony was held to promote selected 1st Class Petty Officers to the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael McWilliams, the commanding officer of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), left, cuts a birthday cake during a ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2022. 2nd MLG held a cake cutting ceremony to honor the 247th Marine Corps Birthday, reflecting on the traditions, history and the legacy of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington (MBW), Washington, D.C., April 28, 2017. Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer of MBW, hosted the parade and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller was the guest of honor.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Warren Cook, Commanding Officer of 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD) and Col. Dennis Sanchez, former Commanding Officer of 8MCD, stands at attention at a change of command ceremony in Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, July 19, 2022. A Change of Command ceremony is held for the on going commanding officer, Sanchez and the incoming officer, Cook, for 8MCD Headquarters.

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard with 1st Marine Corps District marches during the annual New York City Veterans Day Parade in New York, Nov. 11, 2022. The Veterans Day Parade is observed annually by veterans, service members and local residents to give thanks and support for members of the armed forces.

U.S. Navy Sailors participate in a chief petty officer pinning ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2022. The rank of chief petty officer was created April 1, 1893, and the chief petty officer pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the U.S. Navy that signifies promotion to a crucial position of leadership and responsibility.

The 149th Fighter Squadron, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomes Lt. Col. Lawrence Dietrich as the new commander during a change of command ceremony June 4, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Dietrich took command of the unit from Lt. Col. William J. Shnowske who served as the commander since Aug. 8, 2020.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Thomas, outgoing sergeant major of 4th Marine Logistics Group, receives an American flag during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 8, 2024. Thomas is a Louisiana native who honorably served for 29 years.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Thola, a flight operations specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, re-enlists at Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial Park, San Diego, Calif. on July 21, 2022. I decided to re-enlist because I wanted to be present, and part of the Marine Corps being ready to respond to any crisis and contingency throughout the world. Something I have taken away from my career so far is that each Marine should continue to develop themselves with new experiences and perspectives.Thola is a Santa Clarita, Calif. native. The Marine Corps retains qualified Marines which improves leadership and its performance in competition and combat.

The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and drummers from The U.S. Navy Band presented the colors before Super Bowl LVIII where the San Francisco 49ers took on the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The JAFCG joined Reba McEntire in the end zone where she performed The National Anthem.

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

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bryan Williams, the Drum Major with the 2d Marine Division Band prepares the Band to perform at Les Invalides in Paris, France, May 24, 2022. The purpose of their visit to Les Invalides was to perform for the disabled veterans of the French Military who were wounded in war.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin McClure, an aviation ordnance systems technician from 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, awaits the dignified remains of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jack Brown at Norfolk International Airport, Va., Aug 10, 2022. The U.S. Marine was identified and recovered during the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) investigative efforts to locate and identify remains of fallen heroes. Brown was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his acts of valor and giving the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Saipan in World War II.

HONOLULU (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Yeoman Nigel Lampkin, from Blackshear, Georgia, assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty officer during the ships promotion ceremony aboard the USS Missouri Memorial in Honolulu, Oct. 21, 2022. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, repairs, rearms, and re-provisions submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific region.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep. 30, 2022) - Lt. Cmdr. Chris Guaydacan, force protection officer assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7, salutes during Old Glory at his retirement ceremony, Sept. 30. Guaydacan retires with over 30 years of combined service to his country.

U.S. Navy Sailors participate in a chief petty officer pinning ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2022. The rank of chief petty officer was created April 1, 1893, and the chief petty officer pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the U.S. Navy that signifies promotion to a crucial position of leadership and responsibility.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is welcomed to the White House in an official state arrival by President George W. Bush

220524-N-YV347-2155 LOS ANGELES (May 24, 2022) Staff Sgt. Nathan Dogget the Enlisted Conductor of 1st Marine Division Band performs at Roxbury Memorial Park, May 24, 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 Angeles and its surrounding areas.

220622-N-ZW825-0739 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 22, 2022) A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) staff member conducts a midshipman candidate summer white uniform inspection at Recruit Training Command (RTC), June 22. Upon completion of NSI, the candidates will start their freshman year of the NROTC program at colleges and universities nationwide this fall. NSI is an indoctrination program hosted at RTC, and provides midshipmen with a common military training orientation. NSI provides basic training in five warfighting fundamentals - firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and small arms handling and marksmanship - to begin creating basically trained and smartly disciplined future Navy and Marine Corps officers. NROTC is overseen by Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, which supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors.

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U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Eduardo Anaya, a graduate of Platoon 3225, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo after the Kilo Company graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Jan. 28, 2022. Anaya graduated from Ukiah High School and enlisted into the reserves to become an Infantry Marine. He was recruited by Sgt. Elizabeth Helbig with Recruiting Station San Francisco, 12th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

With the capitol as a backdrop, members of the Marine Corps staff practice in the Assembly Area before the 1997 Presidential Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221021-N-EJ241-1093DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Builder Brandon D. Rowe, assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Command Far East, Public Works Department, Detachment Diego Garcia, salutes while being piped into the Chief Petty Officer Mess during U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcias Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony. Chiefs are recognized for exemplary technical expertise within their rating, superior administrative skills, strong leadership ability, and most importantly, chiefs bridge the gap between officers and enlisted personnel, acting as supervisors as well as advocates for their Sailors.

221110-N-MU154-0112 PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 10, 2022) Naval Support Activity Philadelphia's Funeral Honors detail renders a salute to the casket carrying the remains of Radioman 3rd Class Charles Montgomery, killed Dec. 7, 1941 in the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Montgomery was laid to rest in his hometown of Folcroft Pennsylvania Nov. 10, 2022.

111207-N-WP746-786PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2011) Marines from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, perform a rifle salute during the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Five thousand guests, including 125 Pearl Harbor survivors and other WWII veterans, attended the National Park Service and U.S. Navy-hosted joint memorial ceremony at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument.

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

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Dec. 5, 2012) Lt. j.g. Marquette Leveque, left, and Lt. j.g. Kyle McFadden, both assigned to the Gold crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742), receive their submarine officer warfare devices at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Leveque is one of three Sailors to become the first female unrestricted line officers to qualify in submarines.

USAF General Dick Hawley, Commander of the Air Combat Command, passed the 8th Air Force Command Colors to Lieutenant General Ronald Marcotte, former Director of Plans and Policy at the US Strategic Command, during the 8th Air Force's Change of Command Ceremony at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. LGEN Marcotte gains Command of the 8th Air Force from LGEN Phil Ford who becomes the Deputy Commander in CHIEF, US Strategic Command, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines assigned to the rifle detail with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, stand at parade rest during an annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6, 2024. This ceremony is an annual event to commemorate the life and legacy of the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan, and is held every year on his birthday by presidential declaration. Marine Corps

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.

Force Master Chief Jason Dunn, force master chief, Commander Navy Installations Command, congratulates Sailors after their capping ceremony on the pier of USS Trayer (BST 21) at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting, watch standing and emergency response procedures. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, for a French Fourragere award ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. The French Fourragere is exclusively awarded to Marines who served in the 5th and 6th Marine Regiment to commemorate past service members heroic actions that served in the two regiments during the Battle of Belleau wood in World War I.

NEWPORT, R.I. (July 1, 2022) Members of the color guard stand at attention before Master Chief Musician Gresh Laings retirement ceremony on Naval Station Newport, July 1, 2022. The Naval School of Music plays a vital role in developing the military musician, and its graduates go on to become musical ambassadors on ships and stations throughout the world.

Chief Aerographers Mate Joshua Smart, assigned to Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, salutes sideboys while being piped aboard as a chief petty officer for the first time during a pinning ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Oct. 21, 2022. The rank of chief petty officer was created April 1, 1893, and the chief petty officer pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the U.S. Navy that signifies promotion to a crucial position of leadership and responsibility.

SAN DIEGO (March 18, 2013) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Evans inspects the collar device of a first class petty officer during a Navy Public Affairs Support Element West and Combat Camera Group Pacific uniform inspection for CPO 365. CPO 365 training gives first class petty officers year round instruction in the skills required to be a chief petty officer.

Gen. Chance Saltzman, Space Force Chief of Space Operations salutes during the Space Force Change of Responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 1, 2022. Saltzman assumed responsibility from Gen. John Raymond at the ceremony.

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120517-N-WL435-414 WASHINGTON (May 17, 2012) Chief Ship's Serviceman Angela A. Zamora, assigned to USS Wasp (LHD 1), gets her chief combination cover ceremoniously placed on her head after her meritorious promotion to the rank of chief petty officer. Zamora was promoted as a result of her selection as the 2011 U.S. Fleet Forces Command Sea CNO Sailor of the Year.

U.S. Marine participants in the Marine Forces Reserve Diversity AIMED Officer Program (DAOP), attend a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug 19, 2022. DAOP provides enlisted Marines with the opportunity to see the process of commissioning in the Marine Corps firsthand so that they can make informed decisions on a potential career as an Officer.

221021-N-TC847-1056 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 21, 2022) Chief Gas Turbine Technician Sean Loya, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), receives his cover during a pinning ceremony, Oct. 21, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

221021-N-EJ241-1125DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Oct. 21, 2022) - Master Sergeant Joseph W. Cline, assigned to 36th Mission Support Group, Detachment 1, receives his cover from his sponsor during U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcias Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony. Chiefs are recognized for exemplary technical expertise within their rating, superior administrative skills, strong leadership ability, and most importantly, chiefs bridge the gap between officers and enlisted personnel, acting as supervisors as well as advocates for their Sailors.

230331-N-TT639-1168 SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2023) - Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), awards Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Matthew McLendon, from Mobile, Alabama, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a commissioning ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum March 31. McLendon was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Two. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Colunga (left), Special Warfare Training Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine (right), SWTW command chief, address the audience at the SWTW all-call. At the all-call, the SWTW command team outlined its expectations and priorities for the wing.

Ashley Camper, left, an assistant photographer with GoodNoise Productions LLC, adjusts U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lazaro Rodriguezcobos, right, 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.

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) ceremonial color guard performs colors in the hangar bay of during a reception as part of the ships first international port visit in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Oct. 29, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

221020-N-AS200-0104 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2022) - Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Honor Guard presents colors during an award ceremony for the Port Hueneme Navy Exchange (NEX) which won the 2021 Bingham Award, by the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2D Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

U.S. Airman with the 156th Wing Honor Guard posts U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Humberto Pabon Jr. one-star flag during his promotion ceremony at the 156th Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Jan. 21, 2023. Pabon was promoted to the rank of brigadier general after having served for 30 years in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard; he began his career as an airman 1st class in command post and now holds the position of chief of staff of the PRANG.

Outgoing Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway speaks during the Passage of Command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 2010. Conway relinquished command to James F. Amos in a ceremony presided over by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.

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Vice Premier Geng Biao of China sits with a Navy flag officer during an aerial demonstration. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Phillip N. Ash, center, commanding officer, 1st Marine Corps District, salutes during a wreath laying ceremony at the Eternal Light Flagstaff at Madison Square Park before the New York City Veterans Day Parade in New York, Nov. 11, 2022. Ceremonial wreath laying's occur during Veterans Day to pay formal respects to the sacrifices of America's veterans.

221021-N-IV962-2170SAN DIEGO (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Hospital Corpsman Joshua Cotton receives his chief petty officer combination cover during a ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Oct. 21. Chiefs are recognized for exemplary technical expertise within their rating, superior administrative skills, and strong leadership ability. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Randy Ly, right, completes his last official duty for the North Carolina Army National Guard at his retirement ceremony at the North Carolina National Guard Armory in Newton, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 2023. Ly was honored for his 30 years of service to state and nation.

Maj. Gen. John Andonie, the deputy director of the Army National Guard, talks with members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiments Presidential Salute Battery after the Military District of Washington's "Twilight Tattoo" at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The "Twilight Tattoo" tells the history and story of the U.S. Army through the eyes of those who have served and their families and was hosted by Andonie.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Center Director Bob Cabana stands at the base of the Astronaut Memorial Mirror to accept the U.S. Honor Flag presented to him by James Loftus (right), director of the Miami-Dade Police Department.The flag is presented to NASA to be prepared to fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the Space Shuttle Program's final mission, STS-135. The U.S. Honor Flag has been flown nationwide, at Ground Zero and throughout the world to honor heroes who have lost their lives while serving their community and country, including police officers, firefighters, members of the Armed Forces and astronauts. More than 100 honor guard members traveled to the Space Coast to take part in the ceremony. After the flag returns to Earth, it will continue as a traveling memorial.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Douglas Gerhardt, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station New River, presents cake during the 247th Marine Corps Ball, in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. A celebration for the Marine Corps birthday is held every year to reflect on the traditions, history and legacy of the Marine Corps.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at MBW, June 17, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, and Her Excellency Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the U.S., was the guest of honor.

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Glenn P. Baker, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks to a crowd during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Semper Fi Marine Monument in San Clemente, California, May 30, 2022. The city of San Clemente adopted 2nd Bn., 1st Marines, in 1996. The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation donated a plaque with the names of the 13 service members killed during the attack at Abbey Gate in Kabul in August 2021, and presented the plaque during the ceremony.

Maj. Gen. John Andonie, right, the deputy director of the Army National Guard, talks with Spc. Reace Fitzgerald, with the U.S. Army Drill Team, after the Military District of Washington's "Twilight Tattoo" at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The "Twilight Tattoo" tells the history and story of the U.S. Army through the eyes of those who have served and their families and was hosted by Andonie.

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A STAFF Sergeant assigned to the 3rd Infantry (Old Guard) stands at attention while awaiting further instructions on Inaugural day. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Keppen, former Eastern Sector deputy commander, receives a Joint Service Commendation Medal from U.S. Army Col. Megan Stallings, USMEPCOM commander, during an awards ceremony at headquarters, Oct. 12 for his heroic efforts to save two people from drowning. Upon seeing a child and older man struggling in the Fox River May 30, Keppen dove into the water and swam them both to safety.

SAN DIEGO (May 16, 2022) - Master Chief Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Jeffrey Maki, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, is congratulated by member of the Chiefs Mess 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.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Marine Barracks evening parade in Washington, Friday on July 24, 2009.

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Eric Darmstadt, the battalion sergeant major of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, reads an award citation for Cpl. Giovanni Brunacini, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Range 214 on Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2022. Brunacini, who is currently serving as a block noncommissioned officer with MCB Camp Pendletons Range Operations Division, earned a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for heroic actions taken after he helped save the life of a man wounded in a drive-by shooting in Lemon Grove, California.

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney; GEN. Colin Powell, Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF; and GEN. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander, U.S. Central Command, during an award ceremony prior to the Welcome Home parade honoring the coalition forces of Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220518-N-OL632-1110 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (May 18, 2022) Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Kyle Wagner, has cover placed on him by Master Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Adonnia Cason, during a pinning ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), May 18, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Steven Sahr, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Dallas (RS Dallas), narrates the change of command ceremony in Mckinney, Texas, June 17, 2022. A Change of Command ceremony is held for the on going commanding officer, Maj. Michael Dorsey and the incoming officer, Maj. Michael Siani, for RS Dallas.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Greff, a student with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, is inspected during a routine uniform inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 10, 2022. During the uniform inspection the students were evaluated on their knowledge, the Drill Instructor Creed, uniform fit, confidence and appearance. Drill Instructor School further develops the leadership, command presence, instructional ability, physical fitness, and knowledge of selected Officers, Staff Non-Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Officers in order to successfully perform the duties of a Series Commander and Drill Instructor.

Chief Aerographers Mate Joshua Smart, assigned to Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is pinned with his anchors as he is promoted to chief petty officer during a pinning ceremony at CFAS Oct. 21, 2022. The rank of chief petty officer was created April 1, 1893, and the chief petty officer pinning ceremony is a unique tradition to the U.S. Navy that signifies promotion to a crucial position of leadership and responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Academy -- A cadet smiles in excitement before they march into Falcon Stadium to start the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 25, 2022. Nine-hundred-seventy cadets crossed the stage to become the Air Force/Space Forces newest second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

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AS2(AW) Enrique Whittaker, assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, re-enlists in front of members of his command and family during a ceremony aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The ceremony was facilitated and hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy Museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. The museum is located next door to the battleship in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia and hosts military ceremonies without cost for area commands.

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kelly Frushour, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG), stands with her family during the MCESG change of command ceremony in Quantico, Va., June 24, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, to the incoming commander.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 27. 2022) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Murphy gives a speech during a burial-at-sea ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Aug. 27, 2022. Bataan is underway conducting an Afloat Training Group engineering inspection as part of the basic phase training cycle.

US Air Force (USAF) 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) members attending the Patriot Day observance bow their heads in prayer during the ceremony honoring fallen victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. More than 150 watched or participated in the ceremony. Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tracy Perry, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during the Marine Corps 247th birthday pageant and cake cutting ceremony at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 9, 2022. The event is held annually to celebrate the Marine Corps history and birthday. It showcases Marine Corps and Navy uniforms from past and present eras and consists of a traditional cake cutting ceremony.

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