Members of the Navy Ceremonial Guard fold the Medal of Honor Flag to b...
WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2007) Members of the Navy Ceremonial Guard fold the Medal of Honor Flag to be presented to Daniel and Maureen Murphy, the parents of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, during the special ceremon... More
Sailors and Marines aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), salute the more th...
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2007) Sailors and Marines aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), salute the more than 3,000 guests on hand for the ship's commissioning ceremony. Mesa Verde is the third amphibious transpor... More
Memorial Day Ceremony at HUD - Memorial Day Ceremony at HUD Headquarte...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Memorial Day Ceremony at HUD Subject Description: Memorial Day Ceremony at HUD Headquarters. Photographer: Ronald T. Bennett Memorial Day Ceremon... More
Memorial Day Ceremony at HUD - Memorial Day Ceremony at HUD Headquarte...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Memorial Day Ceremony at HUD Subject Description: Memorial Day Ceremony at HUD Headquarters. Photographer: Ricardo Vargas Memorial Day Ceremony a... More
Local Georgians gather to welcome the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cut...
BATUMI, Georgia (Aug. 27, 2008) Local Georgians gather to welcome the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716). Dallas arrived with more than 76,000 pounds of humanitarian assistance supplies to be... More
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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; TSg... More
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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... More
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...
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.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Honor Guard presents the national colors...
KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Honor Guard presents the national colors during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) at Por... More
24th MEU Receives Allied Command Operations Campaign Pennant
Canadian Maj. Gen. Marc Lessard, commander, Regional Command South, NATO - International Security Assistance Force, attaches the Allied Command Operations Campaign Pennant to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit'... More
Officers and chief petty officers depart the Virginia-class attack sub...
KITTERY, Maine (Oct. 25, 2008) Officers and chief petty officers depart the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) after the completion of the boat's commissioning ceremony at Portsmouth Na... More
Sea Cadets stand in formation as the crew of the littoral combat ship ...
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 08, 2008) Sea Cadets stand in formation as the crew of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) mans the rails during her commissioning ceremony at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis. Freedom i... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead delivers remarks du...
NORFOLK, Va (Jan. 10, 2009) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony for the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) in Norfolk, Va. (U.S. N... More
ailors man the rails and bring the ship to life at the commissioning c...
NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2009) Sailors man the rails and bring the ship to life at the commissioning ceremony for the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The Navy's newest, and... More
The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) mans th...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Apr. 25, 2009) The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) mans the rails after bringing the ship to life at the ship's commissioning ceremony. Truxtun, the 53rd Arliegh Bur... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead walks up the brow o...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Apr. 25, 2009) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead walks up the brow of the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Truxtun, the... More
The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) mans th...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Apr. 25, 2009) The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) mans the rails after bringing the ship to life at the ship's commissioning ceremony. Truxtun, the 53rd Arliegh Bur... More
National Security Cutter Stratton's Keel Laying
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile Color Guard presents the colors at the opening of the Keel Laying ceremony for the third National Security Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), at Nort... More
hief petty officer selects march in ranks before being promoted to chi...
WASHINGTON (Sep. 16, 2009) Chief petty officer selects march in ranks before being promoted to chief petty officers during the 2009 chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. (U.S. Navy p... More
Crew members render honors during the commissioning ceremony of the Ar...
PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 10, 2009) Crew members render honors during the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (U.S... More
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commission...
NORFOLK (Mar. 24, 2010) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New Mexico (SSN 779) salute during a commissioning ceremony rehearsal. The crew will bring New Mexico... More
A wood model of 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st
A wood model of 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group's logo stands as part of the many static displays during a retirement ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Timothy L. Shatto, battalion sergeant majo... More
Many Gather to Mourn the Loss of Fellow Marine
Friends, family and fellow service members united at the Marine Memorial Chapel, here, to honor and pay their final respects during a memorial services held, July 23.
Sailors man the rails and bring the ship to life during the commission...
GROTON, Conn. (Jul. 31, 2010) Sailors man the rails and bring the ship to life during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) at Naval Submarine Base New London... More
Sailors man the rails and bring the ship to life during the commission...
GROTON, Conn. (Jul. 31, 2010) Sailors man the rails and bring the ship to life during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) at Naval Submarine Base New London... More
Marines from Weapons Company march during a pass in
Marines from Weapons Company march during a pass in review of Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, as part of a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Horno, Aug. 11. The battalion will ... More
Capt. Cindy Thebaud, commander of Destroyer Squadron
Capt. Cindy Thebaud, commander of Destroyer Squadron 60, salutes the sideboys as she arrives at her change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Capodichino. Capt. Dan Shaffer relieved Thebaud as commod... More
The 50-member 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs
The 50-member 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the 2010 Miramar Air Show, Oct. 2. The band gave a performance every day of the air show.
Secretary of the Navy Visits Paris
Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, left, and Adm. Pierre-Francois Forissier, chief of staff of the French navy, render honors to the U.S. and French national anthems during a welcoming ceremony at ... More
Dedication ceremony unveils history of MACG-38
Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Conant, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, speaks during a dedication ceremony at the MACG-38 headquarters building here Nov. 12. The ceremony unveiled historic photos of the group.
Cmdr. Douglas Kunzman salutes as Ashley High School Navy JROTC cadets ...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (Nov. 12, 2010) Cmdr. Douglas Kunzman, left, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gravely (DDG 107), salutes as Ashley High School Navy JROTC cadets r... More
Crew members of the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroye...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2010) Crew members of the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) man the rails during her commissioning ceremony in Wilmington, N.C. The new destroy... More
Sailors man the rails as the ship is brought to life during the commis...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2010) Sailors man the rails as the ship is brought to life during the commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Navy's newest guided missile destroyer, USS Gravely (DDG 107). The new destro... More
A Chilean crowd cheers a group of Sailors assigned to High Speed Vesse...
VALPARAISO, Chile (Dec. 01, 2010) A Chilean crowd cheers a group of Sailors assigned to High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) as they march to a wreath laying ceremony at the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique. Swift ... More
celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka perform morning colors and raise the national ensign to half-mast celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Photo by: Petty Officer ... More
Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka perform morni...
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2011) Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka perform morning colors and raise the national ensign to half-mast celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther Ki... More
Students stand quietly by while a color guard from
Students stand quietly by while a color guard from Marine Aircraft Group 39 gives honors to the colors in Vista, Calif., March 4. Marines from MAG-39 paid a visit to Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ... More
More than 200 Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at t...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 03, 2011) More than 200 Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Com... More
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead, Brigadier
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead, Brigadier Gen. John Bullard, Rear Adm. Peter Neffenger and Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge render honors during a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating ... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead attends a wreath la...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 03, 2011) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead attends a wreath laying ceremony during a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. (U.... More
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U...
MOBILE, Ala. (Jun. 04, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) man the rails and bring the ship to life during the ship's commissioning cerem... More
The U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Far East Edition, marches during the opening ...
ROCKHAMPTON, Australia (Jul. 09, 2011) The U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Far East Edition, marches during the opening ceremony for Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sabre is a bilateral exercise designed to train Australian... More
Seabees stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Seabee Days ...
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Jul. 23, 2011) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, NMCB-5, NMCB-40 and the 31st Seabee Readiness Group stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Seabe... More
Sailors assigned to USS Doyle (FFG 39) stand in prayer during the ship...
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jul. 29, 2011) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Doyle (FFG 39) stand in prayer during the ship's decommissioning ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. Doyle, named in honor of Vice... More
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Daniel Guse, a calibration technician...
MONTEREY, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2011) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Daniel Guse, a calibration technician assigned to the Naval Postgraduate School, lowers the Secretary of Defense flag after Leon Panetta's visit... More
U.S. Navy Sailors march behind Russian sailors during a wreath-laying ...
MURMANSK, Russia (Sep. 03, 2011) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew Greenwood, left, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Nobriga, both assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), march ... More
A 1st Cavalry Division bugler relays commands to the
A 1st Cavalry Division bugler relays commands to the color guard during a ceremony in Bagram remembering the attacks of 9/11. A remnant from Ground Zero stands tall among NATO flags to serve as a constant remin... More
Flags Across America, US Coast Guard Photo
ARLINGTON, Va.- Coast Guard Recruit Companies Sierra 185 and Tango 185 sound off in unison during the annual Flags Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery, Saturday, November 5, 2011. The recruit co... More
Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Color
Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Color Guard present the colors as Ronnie Guyer (center), a Vietnam veteran, and numerous others render honors to the Flag during the Anaheim Veterans Day ceremony... More
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (...
MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) disembark the ship for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony at Naval Station Maypo... More
Chief and first class petty officers assigned to Commander,
Chief and first class petty officers assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, and tenant commands observe a chief petty officer color guard performing colors in observation of the 119th birthday of the... More
Families and friends welcomed back the guided-missile destroyer USS Ru...
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Apr. 23, 2012) Families and friends welcomed back the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following completion of a successful eight-m... More
Marines and sailors of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
Marines and sailors of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 stand in formation during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 10, 2012. The commanding office... More
The Color Guard passes as Lt. Col. Timothy Miller,
The Color Guard passes as Lt. Col. Timothy Miller, incoming commanding officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, and Lt. Col. Mark Revor, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, ... More
Sailors prepare to set the first watch during the commissioning ceremo...
SAN DIEGO (May. 19, 2012) Ensign George Bonebright, Operations Specialist 2nd Class Takeyia Brandon and Yeoman Seaman James Campoverde prepare to set the first watch during the commissioning ceremony of the new... More
Sailors run aboard the newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport d...
SAN DIEGO (May. 19, 2012) Sailors run aboard the newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) to man the ship and bring her to life during its commissioning ceremony. San Diego... More
Sailors from the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin
Sailors from the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65), the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) raise the national ensign over the Oahu cemete... More
The commander of U.S. 7th Fleet and the commander in chief of the Roya...
SATTAHIP, Thailand (May. 25, 2012) Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, and Adm. Kanat Thongpool, commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, salute during a presentation of colors at the closing... More
Sailors raise the national ensign over the Oahu cemetery during a comm...
HONOLULU (May. 25, 2012) Sailors from the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65), the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) raise the national en... More
Service members unfurl the national ensign at the Intrepid Sea, Air an...
NEW YORK (May. 28, 2012) Service members unfurl the national ensign at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum's Memorial Day Commemoration during Fleet Week New York 2012. Fleet Week New York 2012 marks the 25t... More
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississipp...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jun. 02, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) man the ship during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack subm... More
The commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, participates in a wreath la...
NORFOLK (Jun. 04, 2012) Rear Adm. Ted Branch, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, presents a Congressional Gold Medal to an original Montford Point Marine during a commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., J... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, standing, visits
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, standing, visits with Montford Point Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. T... More
The Golden Brigade leads the paratroopers of 4th Brigade
The Golden Brigade leads the paratroopers of 4th Brigade Combat team and the 82nd Airborne Division headquarters to the passenger shed to share the experience of a welcome home Sept. 3, 2012. The Golden Brigade... More
Sailors aboard Naval Base Kitsap Bangor salute the
Sailors aboard Naval Base Kitsap Bangor salute the national ensign as it is raised during colors at a ceremony commemorating the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Photo by Mass Communic... More
New chief petty officers recite the
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sep. 14, 2012) New chief petty officers recite the "Marines' Hymn" during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Camp Lemonnier after having their anchors pinned and their new combi... More
Colors are held during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the U.S. N...
WASHINGTON (Oct. 12, 2012) Capt. Gary Clore, chaplain for Naval District Washington (NDW), left, Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge, NDW Commandant, and Charles Chadburn, Professor of Strategy at the Naval War College, re... More
Sailors depart the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) durin...
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Oct. 26, 2012) Sailors depart the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) during a decommissioning ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Originally commissioned in 19... More
Capt. Wallace G. Lovely, commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31, ...
PEARL HARBOR (Oct. 26, 2012) Capt. Wallace G. Lovely, commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31, arrives for a decommissioning ceremony for the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) on Joint Base Pear... More
Members of a U.S. Marine Corps color guard participate
Members of a U.S. Marine Corps color guard participate in the opening ceremony for the 37th annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 28, 2012. More than 23,500 participants turned out for the event,... More
The families of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251,
The families of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, wait at the unit hangar for their loved one to arrive from an eight month deployment, Oct. 31. The unit was aboard the USS Enterprise which is being retired i... More
honor the colors during a ceremony aboard Blue Ridge.
HONG KONG (Mar. 04, 2013) Capt. Will Pennington, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), left, Rear Adm. John Weigold, U.S. 7th Fleet deputy commander, Jacob Cheung, Hong Kong... More
USS Blue Ridge Commanding Officer Capt. Will Pennington,
USS Blue Ridge Commanding Officer Capt. Will Pennington, left, Flag Officer in Charge Philippine navy Vice Adm. Jose Alano, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Scott Swift, Philippine Congresswoman He... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center, attends th...
NORFOLK (Apr. 06, 2013) Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center, attends the commissioning ceremony for the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD-24) at Naval Station Norfolk. Arl... More
U.S. Marines and sailors man the rails during the commissioning ceremo...
NORFOLK (Apr. 06, 2013) U.S. Marines and sailors man the rails during the commissioning ceremony for the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington is named in commemoration of the Sept. 1... More
The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard present the colors during the 201...
WASHINGTON (May. 16, 2013) The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard present the colors during the 2012 Sailor of the Year Pinning Ceremony. Four sailors from around the fleet were meritoriously promoted to chief pe... More
The color guard presents the colors during a change
The color guard presents the colors during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 21. During the ceremony, Col. James H. Herrera relieved Col. Steven M. Hanson as the commanding officer of I Marine... More
The color guard presents the colors during a change
The color guard presents the colors during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, June 7. Navy Capt. Dan Cornwell relieved Navy Capt. Michael Eby, as the commanding officer of Field Medical Training Ba... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, participate
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, participate in a retirement ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 5 Freddie J. Jordan Jr. at Robert's Field, Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2013. The retiremen... More
U.S. Marines stand in formation during a relief and
U.S. Marines stand in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony June 12, 2013, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. During the event, Sgt. Maj. Bonnie L. Skinner relinquished responsibility to S... More
Barcroft Elementary School fourth grade students watch
Barcroft Elementary School fourth grade students watch as Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall take part in the Partners-in-Education Flag Day ceremony June... More
Headquarters Bn. welcomes Lt. Col. Maldonado
Lt. Col. Robert K. Maldonado (left) receives the Marine Corps flag from Lt. Col. Carolyn D. Bird, symbolizing Maldonado’s reception of command of Headquarters Battalion from Bird at Dewey Square, June 21. Bird ... More
MWSS-272 welcomes new leadership
Lt. Col. Patrick R. Hittle transfers the Marine Group Support Squadron 272's colors to Lt. Col. Alfredo DuBois during a change of command ceremony held outside the Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron hangar, June 28.
The crew formerly assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben Ja...
PEARL HARBOR (Jul. 18, 2013) The crew formerly assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) declare the ship as all clear during the ship's decommissioning ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbo... More
Honor guard presents the colors during a U.S. 7th Fleet
Honor guard presents the colors during a U.S. 7th Fleet change of command ceremony between Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., right, and departing 7th Fleet commander Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift alongside Jeffrey Ble... More
Tribute to the Coast Guard at Nationals Park
Photo of events during the tribute to the Coast Guard at Nationals Park in Washington Aug. 5, 2013. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Michael Leavitt took pa... More
The U.S. Navy color guard assigned to Navy Recruiting District St. Lou...
ST. LOUIS (Aug. 15, 2013) The color guard from Navy Recruiting District St. Louis marches members of the 53rd Cardinal Company to Busch Stadium to be sworn into the Navy during a ceremony before a game between ... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st ANA Special
Afghan National Army commandos with 1st ANA Special Operations Brigade stand in formation during the opening ceremony of the brigade compound at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Aug. 20, 2013. ANA numbers are gr... More
Sailors assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 3 stand by t...
ALAMEDA, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2013) Sailors assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 3 stand by to receive orders to decommission the command during a ceremony held aboard the museum ship USS Hornet (CV 12... More
U.S. and Chinese leaders watch as Keiki Hula dancers perform during an...
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 06, 2013) U.S. and Chinese leaders watch as Keiki Hula dancers perform during an arrival ceremony for three People's Liberation Army-Navy ships, the Luhu-class destroyer Qingdao (DDG 113), th... More
A formation of American and Spanish service members
A formation of American and Spanish service members and civilians pay respects during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Moron Air Base, Spain, Sept. 11, 2013. Among the service members present were Marines with Sp... More