Pentagon Press Conferences

Formal images of military officials during press conferences at the Pentagon, discussing important matters, representing transparency in military operations.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press conference at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 8, 2023.

U.S. Air Force Col. Rusty Ballard, the commander of the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, speaks at a press conference alongside U.S. Reps. Cheri Bustos and Darin LaHood at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Illinois, Sept. 9, 2022. The representatives secured a $15 million grant to build a new air traffic control tower at the airport, which the wing will utilize alongside civilian aircraft.

Inter-American Defense College Staff, Faculty and Students welcome dignitaries and sponsors during a Class 62's orientation on Sept. 28, 2022. The event provides the students a chance to meet with their representatives regarding the upcoming school year and the challenges of completing a demanding Master's Degree curriculum while living with their families in a new country.

Brig. Gen. Dan McDonough, Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Illinois Air National Guard, gives remarks during a Survivor appreciation dinner in Springfield, Illinois, November 19, 2022. The event, hosted by the Military Officers Association of America, Lincoln Land Chapter and Survivor Outreach Services of Central Illinois, brought surviving families of fallen service members together to reassure them that they remain valued members of our military family. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Trenton Fouche, Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard)

Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, addresses attendees June 10, 2022, during a change of responsibility ceremony of the Undergraduate Flying Training program from Col. Michael McMillan to Lt. Col. Mark Pasierb at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The Air Force Reserve Commands UFT program is the official flying training program of the Air Force Reserve, supporting the Air Force's total-force effort to select and train high-quality rated, flying officers.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Heath Leggett, on-coming commanding officer, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 51, speaks during the VR-51 Change of Command Ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April, 8, 2022. Cmdr. Joshua Lostetter relinquished command to Leggett.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomes the Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs Americas and Africa Division to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2022. During the visit, the guests conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus. The SAF/IARA creates, advocates for, and facilitates US Air Force policies and programs that support US national security objectives throughout the Americas and Africa, through international politico-military affairs, foreign military sales, education and training, cooperative research and development, and related endeavors.

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120216-N-WL435-315 WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, center, speaks next to Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos before the House Armed Services Committee to provide testimony and answer questions regarding the fiscal year 2013 budget submission from the Department of Defense.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. makes remarks during the Air Forces 75th birthday celebration at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. The birthday officially falls on Sept. 18.

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl, 509th Bomb Wing commander signs a proclomation at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 6, 2023. The 509th Bomb Wing recognized the start of SAAPM for the month of April.

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221014-N-PX557-0089MECHANICSBURG, Pa.(October 14, 2022)Rear Adm. Peter Stamatopoulos, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)/Chief of Supply Corps, awards the Legion of Merit to Capt. Gene Cash for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as commanding officer, NAVSUP Business Systems Center (BSC) from April 2020 to October 2022. During the ceremony, Capt. David D. Carnal relieved Cash as commanding officer, NAVSUP BSC. Cash will retire following more than 28 years of service as a Navy Supply Corps Officer.U.S. Navy photo by James E. Foehl (Released)

Col. Sirena Morris, 88th Mission Support Group commander, speaks at the 88th Force Support Squadron assumption of leadership ceremony, May 23, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Morris appointed Audric Bills as the new 88th FSS director.

220518-N-GR120-1087WASHINGTON (May 18, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith testifies during the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on Navy and Marine Corps installations and quality of life, May 18, 2022. Smith, along with Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment Meredith Berger, Vice Adm. Ricky Williamson, the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics, Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, the Deputy Commandant of Installations and Logistics for the Marine Corps, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black, advocated for more resources toward childcare, infrastructure, mental health, and sexual assault prevention.

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a keynote address on the state of the Air Force during the 2022 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2022.

RICHMOND, Virginia (July 29th, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith pins anchors on the uniform of Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip M. Brashear, son of the late Master Chief Master Diver Carl Brashear during his retirement ceremony after 40 years of service at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center onboard Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia on July 29th, 2022. CW5 Brashear was appointed as an Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer by the Master Chief Petty officer of the Navy Russell Smith for his relentless dedication to the United States Navy. Over the course of 17 years, CW5 Brashear inspired Sailors and members of the Chiefs Mess to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity, volunteering his service to the Navy, and accepting responsibility beyond the call of printed assignment.

030714-F-4167F-001. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

221208-N-YF131-1120 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 8, 2022) Capt. Chris Richard, commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, Pacific delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony held in the hangar bay of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41. HSMWPs mission is to man, train, and equip squadrons, Naval Aviators and Naval Aircrewmen to fly and fight the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, the world's most advanced rotary wing maritime strike platform.

Lt. Col. Robert Beale gives an impassioned speech to the Corps of Cadets after receiving the acclaimed 2nd Lt. Alexander R. Nininger Award on Oct. 20 at the U.S. Military Academy.

U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, gives remarks at the 75th Air Force Ball at the Hilton Tampa Downtown hotel in Tampa, Florida, Sept. 17, 2022. Since Sept. 18, 1947, the Air Force has operated as an independent branch in the armed forces and has established itself as the worlds premier air power. The monumental event highlighted the Air Forces achievements and milestones throughout its 75-year history.

LT. GEN. Johnston, commander US Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic, visit Camp #1 Macalla Field during his tour of Guantanamo. Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a 9/11 ceremony at the 21st Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival in Roveredo in Piano, Italy, Sept. 10, 2022. Clark spoke about the events of 9/11 and the importance of the friendship between Italy and the United States.

GEN H. T. Johnson, commander in chief, Military Airlift Command (MAC), addresses the audience during Airlift Rodeo '90 opening ceremonies. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of MAC aircrews as well as foreign teams.. Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2016. The two leaders presented the fiscal year 2017 Air Force budget request.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley host President of the United States Joseph R. Biden Jr. during the 21st 9/11 Pentagon Observance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2022, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

On Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) held a change-of-office ceremony for NavalX, a partner organization within the command. The ceremony welcomed new NavalX Director Capt. Casey Plew (pictured), who took the reins from Capt. Benjamin Van Buskirk.Prior to assuming the role of director, Plew was at NavalX supporting the transition and combining of the ASN RDA agility cell efforts with the ONR technology-acceleration cell efforts. Before that, he served as commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, in Virginia.

Former POW and U.S. Air Force COL Robinson Risner, (Captured 16 Sep 65) answer questions at a press conference. COL Risner was released by the North Vietnamese in Hanoi on 12 Feb 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

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220617-N-EI510-0039 KIEL, Germany (June 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Gene Black, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, speaks at the BALTOPS22 closing press conference in front of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in Kiel, Germany, June 17, 2022. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

Maj. Gen. Sheryl E. Gordon, Alabama National Guard adjutant general, speaks at the 2022 Alabama Governor's Outstanding Service Member Awards Luncheon in Montgomery, Alabama, May 17, 2022.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. answers questions during a press conference at the Air Force 75th Anniversary Tattoo Sept. 15, 2022, at Audi Field, Washington, D.C. Thousands of Department of Defense civilians, service members and their families attend the traditional military exhibition event, hosted by the chief of staff.

221106-N-RC359-1035 SAGAMI WAN (Nov. 6, 2022) Adm. Mike Gilday, left, chief of naval operations, shakes hands with Capt. Daryle Cardone, commanding officer of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the commanding officers in-port cabin during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Review 2022, in the Sagami Wan, Nov. 6. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Army Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense (SAC-D), during the National Guard and Reserve posture hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington June 7, 2022.

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Dr. Celeste Wallander; and Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, commander, U.S. European Command, and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, provide testimony at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on national security challenges and U.S. military activity in Europe, 2118 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Vice Admiral James A. Zimble, surgeon general of the Navy and director of naval medicine, relaxes in his office at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Vice Adm. Doug Perry conducts an interview with media members following a change of command ceremony aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer was relieved by Vice Adm. Doug Perry as commander, Joint Force Command Norfolk, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea - Centre of Excellence. U.S. 2nd Fleet employs maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic to ensure access, deter aggression, and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomed General de Ala DEMA Miguel Eduardo Hernández Velazquez,Incoming Chief of Delegation of Mexico to the IADBfor a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 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.

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Retired Lieutenant General James H. Doolittle acknowledges the crowd during the ceremony awarding Doolittle's Raiders the POW/MIA medals for service in World War II. Major General Edwin H. Burba, Commander, 7th Infantry Division (Light), looks on. Base: Naval Post Grad School, Monterey State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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GEN. Henry Viccellio Jr., commander, Air Training Command (ATC), explains how the ATC and the Air University will be integrated into the Air Education and Training Command, headquartered at Randolph, during an interview with AIRMAN Magazine. Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jonathan Ji, a neurologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, shares his story during an event at WRNMMC June 29 in observance of Pride Month. (Photographs by Harvey A. Duze - Office of Command Communications)

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220714-A-SV210-105ORLANDO, Fla. - Karen D.H. Saunders, the Program Executive Officer for the Armys Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), leads a panel discussion during a town hall meeting at PEO STRI headquarters in Orlando, Fla., July 14. Town halls are an important internal communications tool that allow two-way communication between PEO STRI leadership and the workforce. These quarterly events also provide leaders with an opportunity to disseminate new policy and procedures, answer questions from the audience, and ensure PEO STRIs focus aligns with the Armys priorities. (Official Army photo by Donnie W. Ryan)

Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, prepares to present Gen. Chalermphon Srisawasdi, former Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) Chief of Defence, with the Legion of Merit in Bangkok on Jan. 18, 2024. The Legion of Merit is the highest accolade that the U.S. can bestow upon a foreign leader; it is reserved for individuals who have shown exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, fighting to win.

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LOS ANGELES (May 24, 2022) - Erik Raven, United States Under Secretary of the Navy, speaks with Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, Commander United States Third Fleet, while attending a leadership council breakfast held during Los Angeles Fleet Week. 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.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks with Maj. Gen. Rolf Folland, chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., June 30, 2022. Brown and Folland discussed partnership between their services.

Brig. Gen. Rodney Boyd, Assistant Adjutant General for the Illinois National Guard, looks on as the Illinois Army National Guard Honor Team march down the aisle of the Illinois House of Representatives during a wreath laying ceremony in Springfield April 6. The purpose of the ceremony was to pay homage to the Illinois service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Brazilian Defense Ministrys Escola Superior de Defesa Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. During the visit the students were briefed by leadership and received an orientation class by a college faculty member.

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland (Feb. 22, 2024) - Capt. Matthew Ventimiglia delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony for Unmanned Carrier-Launched Multi-Role Squadron (VUQ) 10 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, Feb. 22. VUQ-10 was established on Oct. 1, 2022 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland and is the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the MQ-25 Stingray, the Navys first carrier-based unmanned aircraft. Navy

Madrid, 07/05/2017. Interview with Admiral General Teodoro López Calderón, Chief of the General Staff of the Spanish Navy. Photo: Ángel de Antonio ARCHDC.

221006-N-DK722-2002 VENICE (Oct. 6, 2022) U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, right, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, speaks with Portuguese navy Chief of Staff, Admiral Henrique Eduardo Passaláqua de Gouveia e Melo, during the 13th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (TRSS), hosted by the Italian Navy. Held every Two years, TRSS provides a forum for international Naval leaders, organizations and agencies from more than 50 nations to discuss the latest developments in confronting maritime challenges.

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu and Air Force Chief scientist Victoria Coleman participate in a press briefing to announce a university-affiliated research center initiative with historically Black colleges and universities, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 27, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Chaplain (COL.) Calvin L. Bogard attends a meeting of the Juvenile Corrections Board. The board has been established as a method of handling juvenile misconduct problems without involving the court system. Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111227-N-DR144-753HONG KONG (Dec. 27, 2011) Capt. Kent D. Whalen, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), delivers remarks during a reception for Hong Kong guests aboard the ship. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is anchored in Hong Kong Harbor for a port visit.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes dignitaries from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. During the visit, the dignitaries attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

The Utah Air National Guard celebrated its Airmen of the Year during a banquet held in their honor at the Zions Bancorporations Midvale Technology Campus on Jan. 6, 2023, in Midvale, Utah. The Airmen of the Year award program recognizes Airmen who display superior leadership, job performance, and personal achievement.

170630-N-ES994-023CHICAGO (June 30, 2017) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson offers remarks during a reception at the Fisher House for athletes, families and sponsors of the Department of Defense Warrior Games in Chicago. The Warrior Games are an annual Paralympic-style event designed to showcase the resilient spirit of our nation's wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans.

DATE: 9-22-14LOCATION: Bldg 9NW - ISS Mockups. SUBJECT: Expedition 48 crew members (Soyuz 46) Aleksey Ovchinin, Oleg Skripochka and Jeff Williams during Emergency Scenarios Assigned 1 training in Space Vehicle Mockup Training Facilities (SVMTF) ISS mockups with instructor John Ray.

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin speaks with civic leaders from Charleston, S.C. during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., June 8, 2022. The group discussed local initiatives for Joint Base Charleston.

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Sgt. Austin Harris is a Cyber Operations Specialist (Military Occupational Specialty 17C) assigned to B Company, 781st Military Intelligence Battalion (Photo by Steven P. Stover)

Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Space Operations Command commander, participates in the U.S. Space Command Components panel April 6, 2022.

Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, Inspector of the German Air Force, recorded at a federal press conference on the largest redeployment of air forces since NATO came into existence. Berlin, 07.06.2023., Berlin, Germany, Europe

220701-N-NB544-1094 PEARL HARBOR (July 1, 2022) Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Sarah Sharkey, Commander, Joint Health and Surgeon General, left, answers a question during a medical symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 1. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four 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 world's 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 world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks to students with the Advanced Professional Executive (APEX) Senior Executive Service Orientation Program at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 13, 2022. The APEX program trains new SES members on Department of Defense and joint service organization and mission-critical processes.

New Orleans, LA, August 31, 2008 Louisiana State Police Colonel Michael D. Edmonson addresses the press with Governor Bobby Jindal. He is speaking about the number of evacuees and the success of the evacuation. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

COL Christopher Grice, Acting Director of Chemical/Biological Technology Department at DTRA speaks at #CBDSTConference

Dr. Artis Pabriks, minister of defense and deputy prime minister of Latvia, speaks with Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., March 30, 2022. Pabriks and Kendall discussed NATO partnership and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Robert Pearce, Associate Administrator for NASAs Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, speaks before a discussion between retired U.S. Air Force Honorary Brigadier General Charles McGee speaks with NASA astronaut Alvin Drew during a Black History Month program titled “Trailblazers, The Story of a Tuskegee Airman,” Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. McGee, a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, was a career officer in the Air Force also serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Over his 30 years of service he flew 409 combat missions. Of the 355 Tuskegee pilots who flew in combat, McGee is one of only nine surviving.

Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, Lieutenant General Edward D. Banta, gives a speech at the Modern Day Marine event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., May 10, 2022. Modern Day Marine is an annual gathering of senior leaders, foreign allies, and industry partners that displays the latest technologies, equipment, and concepts needed to support the United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps digital illustration by Cpl. Karen Amaro and Cpl. Audrey S. Schmitt Alves)(This illustration was made using adobe illustrator 2022)

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