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Troop Ceremonies and Salutations

Soldiers participating in ceremonies, including saluting the flag and change of command events, emphasizing military tradition and community.

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - Col. Benjamin Sangster, commander of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), hosted a transition of authority ceremony between two Army National Guard formations whereby one battalion transitioned with another to seamlessly continue the Task Force Echo cyberspace mission, October 28 at the Capt. John E. Smathers U.S. Army Reserve Center.
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - Col. Benjamin Sangster, commander of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), hosted a transition of authority ceremony between two Army National Guard formations whereby one battalion transitioned with another to seamlessly continue the Task Force Echo cyberspace mission, October 28 at the Capt. John E. Smathers U.S. Army Reserve Center.
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The 37th Training Group stood up a new squadron, the 346 Training Squadron, during a squadron activation ceremony on Feb. 13, 2024 at Port Hueneme, Calif. The 346 Training Squadron develops multi-capable Vehicle Management professionals ready to deliver tomorrow's global Force Generation demands. Air Force
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Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy Adm. Juan Andres de la Maza and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of 3d Battalion, 4th Marines, pose for a photo with Chilean Marines during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 20, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to brief de la Maza on Chiles participation and role during Rim of the Pacific 2022.
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220801-N-ZS023-1064 SAN DIEGO (Aug 1, 2022) Littoral combat ship Maintenance Expeditionary Team Sailors assigned to Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) pose for a photo after a transfer of command ceremony. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.
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010912-F-1845T-015. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF
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220901-N-VD165-005 FORT WORTH (September 1, 2022) Sailors assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth, take the E-6 Navy-wide advancement exam. NAS JRB Fort Worth provides joint training capabilities and resources to enable War Fighter readiness while sustaining personnel and families needs, future compatibility and inculcating a culture of safety.
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Eight-year-old Elias Eli” Tadil from Jefferson, Md., poses for a photo with his family and 113th Operations Squadron members during a Pilot for a Day visit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2022. Eli visited multiple agencies, seeing aircraft and support squadrons.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Finis A. Dodson, U.S. Army Missile Defense Command, center, stands with the commands Best Warrior Competition winners: Sgt. Joshua Yancey, an engagement control shift leader with the 19th Theater Missile Warning Company, 1st Space Brigade, at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Italy, and Spc. Anthony Bernardo, a signals collection analyst with the 18th Space Control Company, 1st Space Brigade, at Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo by Dottie K. White/RELEASED)
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Lauren Knausenberger, Department of the Air Force chief information officer, holds a communications and cyber all-call during a visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2022. Knausenberger toured the installations cyber infrastructure and spoke with personnel from the 18th Communications Squadron about their mission, equipment, innovation and capabilities in the region.
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Cyber Shield 22, Final Planning Conference at Professional Education Center, Cyber Shield staff make final preparations for the nations premiere unclassified cyber training exercise, involves more than 500 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen throughout the nation along with interagency partners from all levels of government and cyber leaders ranging from high-tech corporations to local utilities. (Photo by: Army National Guard SSG. Jeffrey D. Reno)
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The United States Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and Army National Guard proudly announce a groundbreaking collaboration to achieve convergence of their helpdesk ticketing system. This initiative, aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency, is projected to result in an annual savings of more than $900K for taxpayers.
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David Pagano, the 405th Army Field Support Brigades Logistics Civil Augmentation Program representative for the Wiesbaden area of operations, poses for a group photo with members from the 405th AFSB, U.S. Army Europe and Africas Logistics Directorate (G4), U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and others following his awards presentation at the U.S. Army Europe and Africa headquarters, Nov. 4. (Photo by SFC Guido Fermin)
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Major Lance Sellon, gives the invocation during a change of command ceremony Sept 11, 2022, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center.
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Guthrie, master of ceremonies, speaks at the 609th Air Operations Center change of command ceremony at the Combined Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 25, 2022. At the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Koslov relinquished command of the 609th AOC to U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin M. Ogle. The CAOC is comprised of a joint and coalition team that executes day-to-day combined air and space operations and provides rapid reaction, positive control, coordination, and de-confliction of weapon systems.
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Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, and Sgt. Maj. Thresher, senior enlisted leader, along with their spouses, pose with Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. Africa Command component commanders before a change of command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, on Aug. 9, 2022.
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Pixley, left, 737th Training Group commander, and USAF Col. Lauren A. Courchaine, right, 37th Training Wing commander, briefs the Texas 23rd Congressional District, U. S. House of Representative staff during their visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Sep. 27, 2022. The visit helps to provide the congressional staff an overview and understanding of mission operations throughout JBSA.
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Senior leadership poses for a photo with three of the five chief master sergeant selects at Misawa Air Base, Dec. 1, 2022. Air Force officials selected 514 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant for the 22E9 promotion cycle.
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041013-F-8861W-008. Base: Naval Air Station Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL)
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U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Matthew R. Piano, operations chief, Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region, Marine Corps Base Quantico, gives remarks at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, June 17, 2022. Piano retired after dedicating 21 years of faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps.
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U.S. Army Soldiers with the 63rd Army Band, New Jersey Army National Guard, perform during the farewell ceremony for the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, at the Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 14, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers will deploy in support of U.S. Central Commands Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. CJTF-OIR advises, assists, and enables partnered forces until they can independently defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - ISIS - in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, in order to set conditions for long-term security cooperation frameworks. It is the largest deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers since 2008. (New Jersey National Guard
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Maj. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., The Adjutant General of New Jersey, addresses the audience during her promotion ceremony at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Feb. 3, 2024. Hou 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
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Seminar attendees and guest speakers pose for a group photo after the final day of a Senior NCO professional enhancement seminar, Aug. 18, 2022, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C. Upon completion of the seminar, master sergeant selects were celebrated on Aug. 12, 2002 during JBABs first Senior NCO Induction Ceremony since-lead transfer in 2020.
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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney Plamondon, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, bestows a token of appreciation to CSM Aaron Cardoza, prior 40th Brigade Support Battalion, for leadership excellence at Kearny Mesa Armory, Calif., on June 5, 2022. Cardoza was awarded in the presence of 79th IBCT non-commissioned officers.
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050225-F-0201C-025. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)
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Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force, the state of South Dakota, and industry partners gathered, May 25, 2022, to conduct an official groundbreaking ceremony for the start of the B-21 Raider Bomber beddown at Ellsworth Air Force Base. This historic building endeavor is the first awarded B-21 military construction project Air Force-wide and will provide a Low Observable Restoration (LOR) Facility with paint booth type functionality in support of B-21 weapons system maintenance and operations. The project also includes airfield paving, utilities, and other supporting components and infrastructure. The LOR Facility is the first of many possible projects being considered for successful delivery of the B-21 weapons system to Ellsworth Air Force Base.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Evans, senior enlisted leader for Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Central, speaks about the Community Action Team that fosters mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness during the Connect to Protect event at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 1, 2022. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the event raised awareness regarding the importance of mental wellness. If you or someone you know is struggling with a crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988.
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U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with Headquarters Support Company, 351st Aviation Support Battalion (ASB), 59th Aviation Troop Command (ATC), South Carolina National Guard conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated South Carolina Army National Guard Readiness Center, April 25, 2022, Sumter, South Carolina. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, the adjutant general for South Carolina, attended the event joined by local and state authorities, the 59th ATC command team, and members of the Sumpter community. The 351st ASB provides logistic and operational support to the Army Aviation elements of the South Carolina National Guard for emergency response operations domestically, and it supports combat operations outside the United States when activated at the federal level.
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 783rd SMC pose for a picture inside their workshop on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 1, 2022. The shop is primarily responsible for performing fabrication, repair and modification on both metallic and nonmetallic parts.
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Between the anchors, front row, left to right: Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) Command Master Chief Tyrone Jiles, SERMC Commanding Officer CAPT Justin Dowd, Code 800 Department Head, LCDR Mark Hovan, Leading Senior Chief, Electricians Mate Senior Chief Elodia Serna, Code 800 Deputy Department Head Oliver Velarde, SERMC Executive Officer, CAPT Richie Enriquez and SERMC Executive Director, Nadia Tepper are flanked by MET Sailors with their new SERMC ball caps and uniform patches.
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Congratulations to the newest 'C' School graduate at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually from the Navy's only boot camp.
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Airmen from the 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron pose with the Air Force Aerospace Team of the Year plaque outside of the 22nd Medical Group building, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 13th, 2022. The Air Force level award was presented to Col. Christopher Bates, 22nd OMRS commander at the time, and recognizes the squadron for their hard work and accomplishmentscompleted in 2021.
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Senior Enlisted Leaders from 12 Central American and Caribbean countries as well as U.S. SEL's pose for a photo outside of the Airmen Leadership School house during the Senior Enlisted Leader breakout session portion of the CENTAM-CARIB conference at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, Dec. 08, 2022. This conference demonstrated partnership efforts between the 14 participating countries through information exchanges and collaboration.
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GEN. Dennis J. Reimer, US Army CHIEF of STAFF and GEN. Barry R. McCaffrey, commander US Southern Command, pose with soldiers at the Fort Amador Officer Club. Country: Panama (PAN)
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U.S. Air Force and U.K. Royal Air Force personnel donate artifacts from Operation Allies Refuge to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, July 11, 2022. The airfield signs and other items donated represent a piece of the Airmen's lives during the three and a half weeks in which the United States evacuated more than 120,000 people from Afghanistan.
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STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi (May 23, 2022) - Rear Adm. Ronald Piret, Commander, Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command, presided over the promotions of Naval Oceanographys newest Senior and Master Chief Aerographers Mates at NASA Stennis Space Center, Mississippi May 23, 2022. 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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Col. Kristina Green, outgoing commander of the Training Support Command, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, gives her remarks during a relinquishment of command ceremony, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 15, 2022.
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011211-A-2682N-013. Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM
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DTRA RD & NGB Engagement with BG Matthew D. Smith.Mr. Dave Musgrave, Director of On-Site Inspection and Building Capacity; Mr. Michael Kuliasha, Research and Development - Nuclear Tehnologies, Defense Threat Reduction AgencyDefense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 10-14-2022.Portions of this image were masked for security reasons.
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U.S. and multinational Soldiers assigned to various units within U.S. Army Europe and Africa footprint, celebrate graduation ceremony from the Basic Leader Course (BLC) at the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Grafenwoehr, Germany, March 30, 2023. The 7th Army NCOA trains U.S. and multinational Soldiers using the BLC curriculum from the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence.
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Members of the Oklahoma National Guard and the Azerbaijan Army join together for a group photo at the end of a State Partnership Program visit to the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma City, Dec. 1, 2022. The visit covered the many capabilities of the 137th SOW as a global force provider, including manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, close air support, agile combat support, cyber, and aeromedical evacuation.
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U.S. Army Soldiers with the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, stand in formation during the44th IBCTs farewell ceremony at the Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 14, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers will deploy in support of U.S. Central Commands Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. CJTF-OIR advises, assists, and enables partnered forces until they can independently defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - ISIS - in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, in order to set conditions for long-term security cooperation frameworks. It is the largest deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers since 2008.
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U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) Command Team, Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster and Command Sgt. Maj. Clark Charpentier, pose with MEDCoE Drill Sergeant of the Year and Best Warrior Competitors during the Best of the Best award and cake cutting ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, on the Armys 247th Birthday, June 14, 2022. Pictured, left to right (front row), Staff Sgt Patrick Vela, Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, Command Sgt. Maj. Clark Charpentier, Staff Sgt. Jude Martin. Pictured, left to right (back row), Sgt. Kyle Thompson, Sgt. Jon Barrios Jr., Sgt. Alexander Bautista, Cpl. Jesse Estrada, Spc. Gregoire Gindrey, and Pvt. Sharon Sweet-Perez.
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Col. Young of the 120th Regional Support Group (RSG), Maine Army National Guard, Col. Dahlen of the 191st RSG, Puerto Rico National Guard, and Brig. Gen. Williams, Deputy Commanding General of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command cut the cake with the Maine Army National Guard Crest pictured during the Transfer of Authority Ceremony. The Transfer of Authority Ceremony took place on 1 July 2022 at the Powidz Airfield. The 120th RSG accepted the transfer of authority from the 191st RSG of the Puerto Rico National Guard. The 120th RSG will be conducting Base Operation Support at multiple sites across Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia in support of Atlantic Resolve.
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220707-N-XL376-1048 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2022) - Partner-nation members pose for a group photo during an international chaplain symposium during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July, 7. 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 Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
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Republic of Korea Air Force airmen and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing listen to a presentation during a Noncommissioned Officer Summit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. The summit aimed to deepen the partnership and camaraderie among U.S. and ROKAF airmen in the E-5 and E-6 ranks, emphasizing teamwork at both the tactical and operational levels. Air Force
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U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael "Myke" L. Lewis Jr., chief warrant officer of the aviation branch, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, visits his alma mater, North Davidson High School, April 25, 2022 at Lexington, North Carolina.
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U.S. Army Central hosted leaders from the United Arab Emirates Land Forces at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base, SC on September 26, 2022. The key leader engagement was vital to maintaining strong relationships with partner nations which shape future regional defense and bilateral cooperation.
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020515-F-2409C-001. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Alpha Co., 2-10 Assault Helicopter Battalion return home to their families on Fort Drum, Ny Sep. 7, 2022. VooDoo Soldiers spent almost a year in Iraq defending the nation.
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Indiana National Guardsmen from all over the state pose for a photo after practicing for their part of the opening ceremonies at the Colts-Titans Game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
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Warrant Officer Candidate School Class 22-301 sings their class song at the sign, song and hat ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, July 17, 2022. This ceremony is a tradition that originated in the 1950s that marks the class's advancement to the next phase of WOCS.
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Senior leaders and attendees pose for group photo after the Army People Sync Conference at Fort Eustis, VA.U.S. Army Photo by Audra Simsic
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Brig. Gen. Mark Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Support, leads a Warrior's Corner discussion on overcoming contested logistics to deliver class VIIIB (blood and blood products) during large-scale combat operations at the AUSA Global Force Symposium Mar. 29.
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U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. Denzel S. Campbell, assigned to 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173RD Airborne Brigade, walks through the NCO archway during the NCO Induction ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 30, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.
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Air Force and Space Force service members attend the 2022 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2022.