Navy Leadership Award Ceremonies

Images document formal Navy ceremonies where leadership awards are presented, showcasing recognition of service and dedication within military ranks.

Troy Havener, the Nevada Guard's newest assistant adjutant general-Air, speaks during his promotion ceremony to the rank of brigadier general Friday, May 13, during at the Nellis Air Force Base Club in Las Vegas.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 27, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert congratulates this year's Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award winners in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon before officially presenting them with their awards. This year's recipients are Cmdr. Brian Sittlow for his leadership as the commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) and Cmdr. Chase Patrick for his leadership while serving as the former commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90).

220605-N-XJ066-1080 MANAMA, Bahrain (June 5, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Erich Grawunder speaks about the events leading up to the Battle of Midway during a commemoration ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, June 5. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Centrals mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family.

Acting Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett and other Interior senior officials at wreath-laying ceremony for law enforcement personnel killed in line of duty

Official imagery from the memorial services for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, Medal of Honor recipient, held in Norfolk, Virginia, Friday, July 15, 2022. Born in Quiet Dell, West Virginia in 1923, Williams, 98, was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while he served as a demolition sergeant serving with the 21st Marines, third Marine Division while fighting Japanese forces on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. At the time of his death on June 29, 2022, he was the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient.

WORCESTER, Mass -During a large ceremony at the DCU Center, here Families, Friends, and leaders gathered on January 23, 2024, to send off the 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment before their deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Speakers at the ceremony included Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Maj. Gen. Gary W. Keefe, Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, and Lt. Col. Alex Hampton, commander of the 1-181st Infantry Battalion. During the ceremony, Hampton and Command Sgt. Maj. Sean P. Fitzgerald, Command Sergeant Major of the 1-181st Infantry Battalion cased the battalion colors while they are deployed under the command of U.S. Central Command, upon returning home, the unit will uncase their colors.

Troy Havener, the Nevada Guard's newest assistant adjutant general-Air, speaks during his promotion ceremony to the rank of brigadier general Friday, May 13, during at the Nellis Air Force Base Club in Las Vegas.

GEN John T. Chain Jr., commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, speaks in a hangar at the Douglas Aircraft Co. during a ceremony marking the delivery of the 60th and final KC-10 Extender aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

From left, retired NHNG chaplain, Lt. Col. Steven Veinotte, addresses 2nd Lt. Victoria Cantalupo and attendees at her commissioning ceremony April 1 at the state military reservation in Concord. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Johnston, NHNG Deputy State PAO.

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Minnesota Army National Guard Maj. John Shay performs the invocation during the annual Court of Honor induction ceremony at the Gen. John W. Vessy Recreation Center at Camp Ripley, Minneosta, Oct 2, 2022. Each year, candidates are nominated and considered for the Court of Honor on the basis of heroism or distinguished professional achievement and service. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, makes closing remarks during a Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2022. Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, recognized 24 Airmen for their heroic actions during Operation Allies Refuge. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the U.S. armed forces for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.

U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Thomas, the wing vice commander of the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, retires in Peoria, Illinois, April 30, 2022. Thomas served in the role for five years.

New Jersey Gov. Philip D. Murphy addresses the audience during the promotion ceremony of Brig. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., The Adjutant General of New Jersey, at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Feb. 3, 2024. Hou was promoted to major general and commands more than 8,400 Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard. As Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Hou leads, directs, and manages the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in the execution of federal and state missions. In addition, she manages all state veterans programs, commissions, and facilities in New Jersey. (New Jersey National Guard

Col. Robert L. Simmons, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, addresses an audience of friends, family and Airmen after assuming command at a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 4, 2024. The peacetime mission of the 433rd AMDS is to medically qualify 433rd Airlift Wing airmen for worldwide duty through healthy promotion and delivery of superior quality health readiness. During wartime, the unit provides fit-to-fight medical support to the wing and augments a fixed medical facility in support of the warfighter. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. David Anderson, 307th Bomb Wing commander, addresses a large audience gathered for the units change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 14, 2022. Anderson replaced outgoing commander Steven Kirkpatrick who retired after 41 years of service.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady speaks during the U.S. Strategic Command change of command ceremony, Omaha, Neb., Dec. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

220901-N-PW480-0017 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 1, 2022) - Commander, MyNavy Career Center, Rear Adm. Stu Satterwhite, speaks inside of Ross Theater during a visit to Naval Station Great Lakes, Sept. 1. Satterwhite met with command pay and personnel administrators assigned to Great Lakes-area commands to discuss changes to pay processes and other improvements.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 22, 2022) Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) Force Master Chief Jason Knupp speaks during SURFLANTs FY-21 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year Ceremony, Apr. 22. Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander of SURFLANT, announced Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ashley Glover as SURFLANTs FY-21 Sea Sailor of the Year and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rashad McKenzie was then named SURFLANTs Shore Sailor of the Year.

U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan, Coast Guard commandant, speaks to the audience during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families.

U.S. Park Police promotion ceremony, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the dignitaries on hand

Col. Marcus Motley, commandant of the Adjutant General School and chief of the AG Corps, speaks before the induction of five people into the AG Hall of Fame June 3 in the SSI Auditorium.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacquita Melton assumed the role of Command Chief of the Ohio Air National Guard's 178th Wing in Springfield, Ohio during a change of authority ceremony held Dec. 3, 2022. Melton is the ninth command chief master sergeant of the Ohio National Guard's 178th Wing.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joel F. Schmidt, commanding officer of The Basic School, speaks to students with The Basic School Alpha Company, at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 13, 2022. The graduates proceed to their respective military occupational specialty schools to gain their primary job skills knowledge and sharpen their leadership abilities.

Barbara Gervin-Hakins, State Representative for Texas's 120th House District, speaks during a United States Army Memorial Detachment award banquet, in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22, 2022. This award is given to the awardees for their selfless service in volunteering their own time to give back to military families by assisting in funeral honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

The VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Executive Director Daniel L. Dücker, and the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Commander Col. Sam Preston spoke to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System leaders, personnel, and special guests, officially announcing the new extended partnership during a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, February 23, 2024. The new agreement allows Veterans to receive care at the Fort Campbell VA Clinic within Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell, Kentucky.Cutting the ribbon (from left to right), the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Petty, Col. Sam Preston, Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Daniel L. Dücker, Michael Renfrow, the Deputy Executive Director for Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, and Gregory Goins VISN 9 Ne

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The VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Executive Director Daniel L. Dücker, and the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Commander Col. Sam Preston spoke to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System leaders, personnel, and special guests, officially announcing the new extended partnership during a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, February 23, 2024. The new agreement allows Veterans to receive care at the Fort Campbell VA Clinic within Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell, Kentucky.Cutting the ribbon (from left to right), the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Petty, Col. Sam Preston, Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Daniel L. Dücker, Michael Renfrow, the Deputy Executive Director for Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, and Gregory Goins VISN 9 Ne

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks participates in the Suicide Prevention recognition ceremony hosted by William Booth, Director, Defense Human Resources Activity, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 22, 2022) Capt. Les Sobol, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), delivers remarks during a Bells Across America ceremony at CFAY. 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.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 22, 2022) Capt. Les Sobol, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), delivers remarks during a Bells Across America ceremony at CFAY. 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.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Frank Stanco, the acting senior commander of Fort Riley, speaks during an award ceremony April 21, 2022, at Fort Riley Kansas. Fort Riley hosted its annual Volunteer of the Year award ceremony that recognized and honored over 40 Big Red One Soldiers and local Fort Riley community members.

First Sgt. Matthew Sanders looks at the Family of Staff Sgt. Timothy Kay as paid tribute to the Soldier characterized as one who tried to make others better. The 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment held a memorial service for Kay Oct. 14 in the Main Post Chapel.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Jansen, 139th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, gives speech during a retirement ceremony at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, on Dec. 3, 2022. Jansen will continue to serve at the 139th Fire Emergency Services as a civilian.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 6, 2022) - U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Brendan McPherson, commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, take a team photo at a Port Everglades Association Luncheon during Fleet Week Port Everglades festivities, May. 5, 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.

Master Sgt. Patrick Ciabattari, 138th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity specialist, addresses the audience during his retirement ceremony at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., June 5, 2022. Ciabattari distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service while assigned to the 138th FW Equal Opportunity Office. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Smalley)

Cmdr. Kenny Myrick, commanding officer of TheaterUndersea Surveillance Command Atlantic (TUSC LANT), delivers opening remarks during the Naval Ocean Processing Facility name change ceremony, Sept. 30, 2022. Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Dam Neck officially changed its name to TheaterUndersea Surveillance Command Atlantic (TUSC LANT) during a ceremony held at the command.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, tells the history of the Doolittle Raider Goblets during the Doolittle Raider Goblet Ceremony at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida, April 18, 2022. The goblets, each engraved with the names of the members of the historic raid, are on permanent display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

TUMON, Guam (Sept. 20, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas Commander Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson receives a comment from Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika of Papua New Guinea during the Biennial Pacific Judicial Council Meeting in Tumon, Sept. 20. Nicholson discussed overarching impacts of the law in defense operations and potential challenges to security in the Indo-Pacific.

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

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks participates in the Suicide Prevention recognition ceremony hosted by William Booth, Director, Defense Human Resources Activity, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Redenius, outgoing commander of the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, speaks during a redesignation and change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 2, 2022. The 61st EAS was deactivated and redesignated as the 41st EAS.

Air Force Capt. Taylor Bye makes remarks during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 11, 2022. Bye was awarded the 2020 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to recognize her outstanding airmanship when her A-10C attack aircraft suffered a catastrophic gun malfunction and she safely performed a belly landing with the loss of the aircraft landing gear and canopy. This image has been altered to obscure security badges.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady speaks during the U.S. Space Command Change of Command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., Jan. 10, 2024.

MILWAUKEE -- 88th Readiness Division commander Maj. Gen. Matthew Baker represented the U.S. Army Reserve at the Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award Alumni Luncheon on Feb. 16, 2024, at the Milwaukee County War Memorial on the shore of Lake Michigan. The event was held to honor Fiserv, a global corporation headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., for receiving the 2023 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Baker was one of the key event speakers and thanked employers in attendance for their outstanding support of their service member employees. He encouraged them to continue that support in face of uncertain times.

U.S Air Force Col. Taylor Ferrell, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks after receiving the unit guidon during the 12th FTW change of command ceremony August 1, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 12th FTW consists of three flying groups and a maintenance group that is responsible for Pilot Instructor Training, Combat Systems Officer Training, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Indoctrination, Basic Sensor Operator Qualification and all U.S. Air Force Academy flying programs.

U.S. Airmen from the 81st Training Wing line up at the photo booth during the 81st Training Wings 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 29, 2024. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2023. Air Force

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joel F. Schmidt, commanding officer, The Basic School, gives his remarks during TBS Bravo Company 2-22 Graduation at Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 30, 2022. Officers of The Basic School, class 2-22 have been thoroughly trained and educated in the high standards of professional knowledge, esprit-de-corps, and leadership to prepare them for duty as company grade officers in the operating forces.

Promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to General and change of responsibility ceremony swearing in Gen. Grass as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon Auditorium on Sept. 7, 2012.

120110-N-MG658-113CRYSTAL CITY:: Va. (Jan. 10:: 2012) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West delivers remarks about "Defining the Future Force::" within the enlisted ranks of Sailors:: during the 24th Annual Surface Navy Association Symposium. This year's theme is "Surface Navy: A Credible Force in Uncertain Times."

The special guests wait for the cake cutting ceremony to begin at the Division Atrium, Fort Campbell, Ky., August 16, 2022. The cake cutting ceremony was in celebration of the the 101st Airborne Division's (Air Assault) 80th birthday.

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Cmdr. Jonathan Cantor speaks during a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 21, 2022. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Christopher Holland relieved Cantor as commanding officer of Boise.

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U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, presides over the Space Operations Command (SpOC) Change of Command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, January 9th, 2023. Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, SpOCs first commander, handed the reins over Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr.

A new helicopter training landing pad at Muir Army Airfield is dedicated to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Ruffner and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jarett Yoder during a ceremony in the Aviation Maintenance Instruction Building here.The two pilots were killed April 9, 2013 when the AH-64 Apache helicopter they were flying crashed during a flight mission in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. They were serving on a combat deployment with Bravo Company, 1-104th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade during Operation Enduring Freedom.

A retirement ceremony is held for U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Heidi Bunker, the eleventh Ohio state command chief, on September 10, 2022, at Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Her retirement followed a change of authority ceremony.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans, II, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, speaks at an event celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, California, Jan. 11, 2024. The USS Midway Museum Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee celebrated Dr. Kings birthday at an event which included a speech by guest speaker Ryans.

220825-N-AS200-0216 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2022) - Capt. Kirk A. Lagerquist, chief staff officer, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), delivers remarks during his retirement ceremony held at Seabee Museum onboard Port Hueneme, Aug. 25. 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-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

Army Chaplain (Col.) Eddie Kinley, Jr., delivers the invocation at the annual POW/MIA recognition ceremony at the Pentagon, hosted by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2022.

New Armed Forces Reserve Center & 63rd Regional Support Command Headquarters, Moffett Field, CA ribbon cutting ceremonies and dedication of the United States Armed Forces Center is memorialized in honor of Sgt James Wilkowski.

220605-N-XJ066-1085 MANAMA, Bahrain (June 5, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Geoff Petersen, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrains Air Operations Department, delivers remarks during a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony onboard NSA Bahrain, June 5. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Centrals mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family.

NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland (Jan. 10, 2024) - Outgoing NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. Derrick Kingsley, addresses the audience at the NAS Patuxent River change of command ceremony Jan. 10. Capt. Douglas Burfield assumed command of the air station from Kingsley, who retired after 27 years of Naval service.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 1, 2022) Attendees of the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) class 254 graduation ceremony on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport, including Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, second from the right, lower their heads for the benediction, Sept. 1, 2022. Garvin visited NAVSTA Newport Aug. 31-Sept. 1 to speak with the staff and students of Center for Service Support, Surface Warfare Schools Command, SEA, Officer Training Command Newport, Naval Chaplaincy School, Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, and Navy Supply Corps School.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, commanding general of Army North speaks to the audience during the Armys 247th birthday celebration, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 14, 2022. The Armys annual birthday celebration highlights total force history and tradition, and commemorates the continuous commitment to defending America 24/7.

Brig. Gen. John M. Cushing, the deputy commanding general of United States Army Recruiting Command, presents remarks during a U.S. Army Birthday ceremony in Times Square, N.Y., on June 14, 2022. The ceremony commemorated the Armys 247th birthday, and highlighted the Armys 24/7 commitment to global readiness and the Army family.

The 41st Signal Battalion celebrated its 80th birthday on Friday, January 27 on Camp Humphreys. It was a lovely evening of entertainment and camaraderie among teammates and members of the larger Signal community on the peninsula.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashley Huseby, center stage, Air Mobility Commands Band of the Golden West vocalist, sings the Star-Spangled Banner during a ceremony presided by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. promoting retired Col. Clarence E. Bud Anderson to the honorary rank of Brigadier General at the Aerospace Museum of California in McClellan, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The ceremony was an opportunity to honor the 100-year-old World War II triple ace during the 75th anniversary year of the U.S. Air Forces establishment as a military service.

220406-N-AV609-1103 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 6, 2022) Rear Adm. Fred Pyle, director, Maritime Operations, U.S. Fleet Forced Command delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) April 6, 2022. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Dennis Velez relieved Rear Adm. Rick Cheeseman, as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10. CSG-10 is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security. It achieves its mission by projecting the combined power of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing 7, Destroyer Squadron 26, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55).

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NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 7, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Fire and Emergency Services (FES) hosted the Fire Academy Class 2022-01 Graduation Ceremony at Naval Base Guam Chapel, Oct. 7. JRM FES graduated nine new firefighters who will serve the community.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Mexican dignitaries for a Mexican Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command Outgoing Commander Air Force Gen. Glen D. VanHerck receives a round of applause during the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Change of Command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Feb. 5, 2024. (DoD

Col. Bryan Preece, 130th Airlift Wing Commander, speaks at the Summer U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps Flight Academy Graduation on July 29, 2022, at the Fairmont State Aviation Center of Excellence Fairmont, West Virginia. The Air Force sponsored program targets High School Juniors, JROTC members, and Air Force Academy cadets, teaching them to fly in about six and a half weeks and awarding them private pilot certifications. Preece spoke about his journey as an Air Force Aviator and pinned the wings on the graduates.

The 168th Wing hosted a Dining Out event in Fairbanks, Alaska, for Airmen to keep Air Force traditions alive and continue morale-building ceremonies. The Air Force Dining Out event started approximately in the 1930s with Army Air Corps General H. Hap Arnolds Wing Dings. The guest speaker at the 2022 168th WG Dining Out was Gregory D. Gadson, a motivational speaker, retired Colonel in the United States Army, and former commander of the U.S. Army Fort Belvoir Garrison. He is also a bilateral above-the-knee amputee.

Capt. Vladimir Blagojevic, Serbian Air Force military chaplain, speaks to members of the Ohio National Guard and a delegation of Serbian military chaplains April 8, 2022, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. This State Partnership Program exchange was a continuation of the Ohio National Guards chaplain corps working closely with the Serbian Armed Forces since 2013 to reestablish a chaplaincy program that had not existed for more than seven decades in Serbia. Today, there are chaplains at Serbias military bases throughout the country, and the Ohio and Serbia chaplaincy relationship continues to grow.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (October 19, 2022) Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, leads a seminar discussing the robust maritime logistics capacity required to support the warfighter at the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Fall Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, Oct. 19. The annual event provides government and industry the opportunity to identify and solve logistics and transportation issues together; learn about new technologies, develop best practices and build professional and personal relationships.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Baldwin, Californias Adjutant General, marks his retirement with a ceremony at Mather Field, Sacramento, California, Sept. 28, 2022. Baldwins wife, children, and colleagues gather to celebrate his achievements and 40 years of service.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Thomas, 598th Range Squadron commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 2, 2022. The mission of Avon Park AFR provides a sustainable training complex focused on advanced, realistic training for joint, interagency and multinational partners.

Opening ceremony unveiling the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, National Park Service officials including Gettysburg Superintendent John Latschar, representatives of The Gettysburg Foundation, and Civil War movie actor Stephen Lang among the dignitaries delivering remarks

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, commanding general of Training and Education Command, gives his remarks during the Education Command Appointment Ceremony at Warner Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 22, 2022. The ceremony was held to appoint Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan as the new commanding general of Education Command.

220901-N-ED185-2029NAVAL BASE KITSAP - KEYPORT, Wash (Sept. 1, 2022) Capt. Shawn Huey, commander, Submarine Squadron 19, speaks during a decommissioning ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719), Sept. 1, 2022. Providence was commissioned July 27, 1985, and supported a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Retired Gen. Timothy M. Ray, former Air Force Global Strike Command commander, expresses his gratitude towards the enlisted force during his Order of the Sword ceremony at Sams Hotel and Casino, Shreveport, Louisiana, May 11, 2022. The Order of the Sword is an Air Force tradition in which members of the enlisted corps recognize and honor senior officers and civilians who have made significant contributions to the welfare and prestige of the enlisted corps.

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Announcement of Interior's Cooperative Conservation Awards at Main Interior, with remarks by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Chief of Staff Brian Waidmann, and other officials

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Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomed General Pablo Enrique García Valencia, Colombian Military Attache for a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 2023. During the visit, the distinguished visitor conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

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

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 7, 2018) The Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Under Secretary of the Navy discusses the Secretary of the Navys strategic priorities: people, capabilities and processes as the keynote speaker during the 2018 National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Navy Gold Coast Conference. This year marks the 30th annual NDIA San Diego Chapter event. NDIA Navy Gold Coast Conference provides a forum to educate, guide and assist businesses, especially small businesses, in working with the government.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, delivers a speech during a breakfast for the San Diego Military Advisory Council at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center on Naval Base Point Loma, California, August 17, 2022. SDMACs mission is to support and promote the mutual business and other interests of the military, their quality of life, and the defense community in the San Diego area. Woodworth is a native of Suffield, Connecticut.

Norfolk (September 19, 2022) Chief Petty Officer selectees from various commands in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region participate in history and heritage training aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) facilitated by Military Educator Matt Headrick of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The presentation was part of the museums 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The three-day event allows CPO selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, and is hosted by the museum and area commands. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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Opening ceremony unveiling the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, National Park Service officials including Gettysburg Superintendent John Latschar, representatives of The Gettysburg Foundation, and Civil War movie actor Stephen Lang among the dignitaries delivering remarks

The 1st Armored Division's Deputy Commanding General of Operations Brig. Gen. Michael J. Simmering speaks to key leaders of the El Paso community during the El Paso Chamber of Commerce's State of the Military event August 4, 2022 at the Paso del Norte Hotel. Simmering was invited to be the guest speaker during the event to inform the community about current and ongoing Army operations and the anticipated future state of Fort Bliss.

A scene is shown May 10, 2022, of a special signing ceremony for a memorandum/agreement between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy in Black River Falls, Wis. The ceremony was held at the Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Office Building on the east side of Black River Falls and included Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss and Command Sgt. Maj. Raquel DiDomenico, garrison command sergeant major, and Ho-Chunk Nation Chief Clayton Winneshiek and Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle. This memorandum of understanding between the Ho-Chunk Nation and Fort McCoy represents Fort McCoys assumption of the U.S. Armys legal responsibility under multiple federal laws and presidential executive orders to protect natural, historic, and sacred places with traditional religious and cultural importance to all Native American peoples, but especially those of the Ho Chunk Nation, on whos aboriginal territory the Fort McCoy military installation is now located.

Hawaii Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Moses Kaoiwi Jr., director of joint staff for the Hawaii National Guard (HING), delivers a speech during a promotion ceremony Kalaeloa, Hawaii, July 1, 2022. The ceremony was for Lt. Col. (P) David R. Hatcher II, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, where he was promoted to the rank of Colonel.

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Step off to Amazing Grace - POW/MIA Detail; TSgt Robert Soua, Detail Commander, 129th Security Forces, TSgt Rachel Velasco, SSgt Susan Avalos, SSgt Alex Cohen, SSgt Elias Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley addresses the audience during his promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

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