Presidential Military Engagements

Images of U.S. presidents and military leaders during ceremonies and briefings, showcasing solemn military tributes and official gatherings.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon on 9-11-16
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon on 9-11-16
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110420-N-0021M-034YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 20, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors and Marines from units involved in Operation Tomodachi during an all-hands call at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
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Ceremony at Department of Interior South Building marking adoption by Department employees of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division and the 10th Mountain Division as wartime focal points for volunteer activities on behalf of military families
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Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - September 11th Ceremony , Environmental Protection Agency
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President Donald J. Trump waves at spectators during the 58th presidential inauguration parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2017. More than 5,000 military members from across all branches of the armed forces, including Reserve and National Guard components, provided ceremonial support and Defense Support of Civil Authorities during the inaugural period. (Defense Department photo/Air Force Staff Sgt. Marianique Santos)
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts Somali President Hassan Sheikh for a meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)
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Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Colin Kahl holds a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 1, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taryn Sammet)
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President Bush with current and former Secretaries of State and Defense
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040323-F-6655M-100. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi (Nov. 15, 2022) - Rear Adm. Lorin Selby, Chief of Naval Research, center, greets Rear Adm. Ronald Piret, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, on an official visit to become familiar with Naval Oceanography activities at Stennis Space Center. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.
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111215-N-VO377-022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2011) The rifle detail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fires three volleys during a burial at sea ceremony for 44 former service members and dependants. Abraham Lincoln is underway on deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility and is changing homeports from Everett, Wash. to Norfolk, Va., following deployment for a periodic refueling complex overhaul.
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061020-D-2987S-057. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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President Bush Signs the Patriot Reathorization Act
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First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks visit Fort Drum, NY, January 30, 2023. Dr. Biden's visit was geared toward making on post living better for Soldiers and their families.
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France, Brittany, Saint-Malo on 2022-08-17. On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Saint-Malo, Caroline Cayeux, Minister in charge of Territorial Collectivities, co-presides the commemorative ceremony and inaugurates the fire control post of the City of Alet, restored thanks to the Heritage Foundation. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.France, Bretagne, Saint-Malo le 2022-08-17. A loccasion du 78eme anniversaire de la liberation de Saint-Malo, Caroline Cayeux, ministre deleguee chargee des Collectivites territoriales, co-preside la ceremonie commemorative et inaugure le poste directeur de tir de la Cite dAlet restaure grace a la Fondation du patrimoine. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.
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Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 President Barack Obama, greets first responders from Oklahoma Task Force 1 (OK-TF1), as well as local police who respnoded to the recent F5 tornado at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Moore, OK, May 26, 2013--President Barack Obama, greets first responders from Oklahoma Task Force 1 (OK-TF1), as well as local police who respnoded to the recent F5 tornado at Plaza Towers Elementary School.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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160710-N-VJ282-539 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 10, 2016) President Barack Obama shakes hands with a Sailor after speaking to U.S. and Spanish service members along with their families during his visit to Naval Station Rota. During the presidents visit, he met with base leadership, toured USS Ross (DDG 71) and spoke to service members and their families during an all hands call. Naval Station Rota enables and supports operations of U.S. and allied forces and provides quality services in support of the fleet, fighter, and family for Commander, Navy Installations Command in Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia.
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DF-ST-85-10648. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040618-F-1601R-007. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Gen. El Ferjani, general director of Tunisian Military Health, and Natasha Franceschi, charge daffaires of the U.S. Embassy, Tunisia, watch a joint combined arms live-fire exercise from a viewing area during African Lion 22 at the Ben Ghilouf Training Area, June 26, 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal of strengthening interoperability among participants and setting the theater for strategic access.
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President Barack Obama welcomes the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride to the White House in celebration of the eighth annual Soldier Ride
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FRA - POLITIQUE - CYBERDEFENSE - Florence Parly, ministre des Armées, à RennesFlorence Parly, ministre des Armées, se rend jeudi 3 octobre 2019 au quartier Stéphant à Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande ( 35 ), où elle inaugurere le premier btiment du Commandement de la cyberdéfense ( COMCYBER ), spécifiquement conçu pour répondre aux besoins techniques et opérationnels du COMCYBER et accueillir ses différentes unités.FRA - POLITICS - CYBERDEFENSE - Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, in RennesFlorence Parly, Minister of the French Armed Forces, will visit the Stéphant district in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande ( 35) on Thursday, October 3, 2019, where she will inaugurate the first building of the Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER), specifically designed to meet the technical and operational needs of the COMCYBER and accommodate its various units.
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Diplomatic security detail personnel accompanying Japan's Foreign Minister, Taro Aso, during visit to Washington, D.C.
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President Barack Obama is updated on the response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, during a meeting in the tarmac field house at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, La., June 4, 2010. National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen is seated at left.
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Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin III and the Netherlands Minister of Defense, Kajsa Ollongren renders honor during an Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., July 13, 2022.
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Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins, delivers remarks at the ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on September 10, 2021.
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Potential cadet candidates arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School for in-processing in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 8, 2022. The prep school offers a select group of enlisted personnel and civilians a pathway to join the cadre at the Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, and Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani return from a walk around the backyard of Truman Hall in Brussels, Belgium, on April 24, 2013.
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Office of Army Cemeteries and Army National Military Cemeteries Executive Director Karen Durham-Aguilera, right, greets Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa, left, upon her arrival to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 12, 2024. Kamikawa was at ANC to participate in a Public Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks visit Fort Drum, NY, January 30, 2023. Dr. Biden's visit was geared toward making on post living better for Soldiers and their families.
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FRA - POLITICS - MOUNIR MAHJOUBI AND FLORENCE PARLY VISIT MANAGEMENT GENERAL ARMAMENT. On Monday, October 2nd, Mounir Mahjoubi, Secretary of State for Digital, and Florence Parly, Minister of Armed Forces, visit the Directorate General of Armaments - Information Management (DGA - MI) in Bruz.FRA - POLITIQUE - MOUNIR MAHJOUBI ET FLORENCE PARLY VISITENT LA DIRECTION GENERALE DE L'ARMEMENT. Le Lundi 2 Octobre, Mounir Mahjoubi, Secrétaire d'Etat chargé du Numérique, et Florence Parly, Ministre des Armées, visitent la Direction Générale de l'Armement - Maîtrise de lInformation ( DGA - MI ) à Bruz en Ille-et-vilaine.
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First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks visit Fort Drum, NY, January 30, 2023. Dr. Biden's visit was geared toward making on post living better for Soldiers and their families.
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No Blood For Oil signs, Gulf War, Middle East, Iraq
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LOS ANGELES (May 25, 2022) Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), watch The Herd with Colin Cowherd during Los Angeles Fleet Week 22 at Fox Studios, May 25. 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.
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Master of Ceremonies Alexis Rodgers, speaks to the Gold Star families and dignitaries during the American Legion 500 festival memorial service at the Indiana War Memorial May 26, 2022. (Indiana National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Edwards)