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DEN HELDER, Netherlands – In a ceremony on July 8, Commodore Jeanette Morang of the Royal Netherlands Navy assumed command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). The command was transferred from Commodore Ad van de Sande of the Royal Netherlands Navy during a ceremony on board of HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën.
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Command Chief Master Sgt. James J. Profita takes responsibility as the Virginia National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader from Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Ferris April 7, 2019, in a ceremony at the Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, hosted the ceremony and presented Ferris with the Legion of Merit in recognition of his outstanding service. Ferris now serves as the command sergeant major for the 29th Infantry Division, and Profita previously served as senior enlisted leader for strategy and policy and senior enlisted Guard advisor at Headquarters U.S. European Command. Read the announcement of Profita as the new CSL at go.usa.gov/xmCDF, and read about the announcement of Ferris as the new 29th ID CSM at go.usa.gov/xmCDJ. (U.S. National Guard photo by Cotton Puryear)
HONOLULU (March 9, 2012) - Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, (left) shakes hands with Adm. Robert F. Willard as he assumes command of Pacific Command while Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta looks on March 9. 'Adm. Willard has masterfully charted a course to help us navigate the dynamic 21st century's security environment, and as any good naval officer, I expect a smooth transition from his hand on the helm to mine,' said Locklear.(U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Danny Hayes)
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Clemson Universtiy Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps senior cadets listen to U.S. Air Force Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command and the highest ranking officer to graduate from Clemson’s ROTC program, in a classroom in Tillman Hall, Aug. 31, 2017. (Photo by Ken Scar)
REAM, Cambodia (Oct. 23, 2012) - Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) receive a salute from a boy at the Ream Primary School during the Community Service event. USS Vandegrift is participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by MCC Jose Lopez, Jr.)
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U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), South Carolina National Guard, recognized the promotion of U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jadd Smith to sergeant major, April 16, 2021 in Anderson, South Carolina. Smith was the first sergeant at Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2-263 Air Defense and Artillery Battalion and will be transferring to the 263rd AAMDC in Anderson, South Carolina where he will fill the senior human resource position. Pinning him was Carla Smith, wife. In attendance were Micah Smith and Chloe Smith, children, Marion W. Smith, father, John and Donna Smith, brother and sister-in-law, and Fredia and Ray Longenecker, mother and father-in-law. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Tim Andrews)
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, and Command Sgt. Maj. Steven L. Payton, commander and command sergeant major of United States Forces Korea Command, joined USFK senior leaders and Republic of Korea Minister of Patriots and Veterans Honorable Mr. Park, Sung Choon to honor the sacrifice and commitment of USFK service members, during a coin presentation ceremony on U.S. Army Garrison, Yongsan, Republic of Korea, Dec. 19, 2016. U.S. Army photo by SFC Sean K. Harp
PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 3, 2012) - Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Vice Adm. Zhang Yongyi, a deputy commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, during a visit to U.S. Pacific Fleet headquarters. Haney is hosting a PLA Navy delegation led by Zhang for briefings and discussions on maritime issues of common interest. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda Dunford)
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A change of command ceremony was held April 12, 2015 in Santa Fe, N.M. at the 93rd Troop Command. Capt. Randall Hooper relinquished his leadership role to the incoming commander, Capt. Kenneth Martinez. Hooper's wife, Maj. Katherine Hooper, was present to support her husband and pin on the Army Commendation Medal he earned. Hooper said it was the first time he officially rendered a salute to his wife. Martinez's fiancee was present and listened as he addressed the soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 93rd Troop Command.
More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 322nd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 27-28, 2022. Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Miriam Thurber)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 27, 2016) - The Honorable Eric K. Fanning, Secretary of the Army, meets with the crew of the 545thTransportation Company, 8th Theater Sustainment Command's Logistics Support Vessel-2, the CW3 Harold C. Clinger at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (photos by Sgt. Jon Heinrich, 8th TSC PAO)
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Tobyhanna Army Depot
June 17, 2019
Reviewing Officer: Maj. Gen. Randy S. Taylor, U.S. Army CECOM Commanding General
Outgoing Commander: Col. Nathan M. Swartz
Incoming Commander: Col. John W. McDonald
Photographer: Thomas Robbins
NURISTAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Sgt. Nick Andrews, an infantry squad leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, from Marshalltown, Iowa, looks into the valley from a mountaintop outside the village of Nengaresh, Afghanistan, Jan. 21. Soldiers from Co. C, joined Afghan National Army Soldiers from Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 201st Infantry Corp, on the patrol. After seven hours of dismounted searching through rugged terrain, Co. C and their Afghan counterparts located an improvised explosive device along Route Iowa, thanks to a tip from someone in the area of Tupac, Afghanistan. The Soldiers had been struck by an IED in Tupac two days earlier. Fortunately, no U.S. or Afghan Soldiers were injured in the attack. After locating the IED, the Soldiers then walked back to Forward Operating Base Kalagush, hiking about eight miles up and down mountains for the day. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Matson, Task Force Red Bulls Public Affairs Office)
Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz, the commandant of the Coast Guard, gives his annual Leadership Address at the Coast Guard Academy, March 5, 2019.
During his visit, the commandant will visit with staff, faculty and cadets, visit with the USCGC Seneca and Station New London, and meet with attendees of the Cutter Commanding Officers Conference.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Laughlin
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (Aug. 18, 2016) - Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Zach McCann, an aviation systems technician assigned to the 409th Tactical Fighter Squadron out of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Alberta, walks around a CF-18 Hornet aircraft while Captain Chris Swartz, a pilot assigned to the same unit, prepares to take off from the Eielson Air Force Base flight line during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-3. RF-A provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Isaac Johnson) 160818-F-YK359-2029
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USAG Ansbach changed command at a ceremony in the Bunch Fitness Center on Storck Barracks, July 8.
Col. Kelly J. Lawler assumed command from Col. Christopher M. Hickey.
U.S. Army photos by Gini Sinclair and Ron Toland.
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MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (Jul. 6, 2012) - Canadian forces Soldier explains techniques of clearing rooms during Military Operations on Urban Terrain training as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Approximately 2,200 personnel from 9 nations are participating in RIMPAC 12 as part of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 3, Combined Force Land Component Command. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isis Ramirez)
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The Royal Air Force Bomber Command Memorial is a memorial in Green Park in London, commemorating the aircrews of RAF Bomber Command who embarked on missions during the Second World War. The memorial, located on Piccadilly near Hyde Park Corner, was built to mark the sacrifice of 55,573 aircrew from Britain, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Poland and other countries of the Commonwealth, as well as civilians of all nations killed during raids.
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the memorial on 28 June 2012.
MANILA, Philippines (Apr. 4, 2013) - Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Kelsey Seitz, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), holds a child during a visit to the House of the Heroes home for children. Tortuga in the midst of a port visit to Manila, will be taking part in Balikatan, an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise and humanitarian assistance engagement. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Amanda S. Kitchner)
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More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, October 5-6, 2022. Gen. Mike Minihan, Commander, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)
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Cérémonie de prise d’armes, sous la présidence du Colonel (Col) Stéphane Lafaut, commandant du 5e groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada (5 GBMC) et en présence du Major-général Alain Forand, Colonel du royal 22e régiment (R22R), à l’occasion de la passation de commandement du 3e bataillon royal 22e régiment entre le Col. Roch Pelletier et le Lieutenant-colonel (LCol) Steve Jourdain le 5 juillet 2012 à la citadelle de Québec..
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Change of command ceremony, under the presidency of Colonel (Col) Stéphane Lafaut, commander of the 5th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (5 CMBG) and in the presence of Major-General (Mgen) Alain Forand, colonel of the Royal 22e Régiment (R22R) to mark the change of command of the 3rd Battalion Royal 22e Régiment between Col Roch Pelletier and Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Steve Jordan on July 5, 2012, at La Citadelle de Québec..
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The Multinational Force and Observers welcomed Texas Army National Guard Soldiers from Bryan, Texas as the 60th U.S. Security Battalion of the MFO during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt February 18, 2015. The unit assumed command from the Fort Hood Based 4th Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment. (U.S. Army Photos By: Sgt. Thomas Duval, Task Force Sinai Public Affairs)
ARRC COMMAND GROUP VISITS PORTSMOUTH
The Command Group this week visited Portsmouth to meet with Senior Royal Navy Officers to gain a better understanding of Maritime Operations.
The visit began with a stop at HMS Dauntless, a new Type 45 Destroyer, before meeting with Commander Maritime Forces.
Towards the end of the day the group toured HMS Victory, Admiral Nelson's Flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar before dinner with the staff of Fleet Command.
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Bomber Command memorial in Green Park, London, in memory of the 55,573 aircrew from Britain and the Commonwealth killed during the Second World War. The centre of the memorial features a 9 foot bronze sculpture of seven aircrew looking skywards.
Memorial designed by Liam O'Connor; sculpture by Philip Jackson.
YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, South Korea - In a change of command ceremony co-hosted by the U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and the Republic of
Korea Minister of Defense Kim Kwan-Jin, leadership of United Nations Command, ROK - US Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea changed hands Oct. 2 during a ceremony
at Knight Field. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti assumed command of the UNC, CFC and USFK, replacing Gen. James D. Thurman, who has served as commander since
July 2011. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, and Adm. Samuel Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, assisted in
the ceremony. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Keith Anderson, U.S. Forces Korea PAO)
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Volant takes command of Information Operations Support Center
Col. Adam C. Volant takes command of the Fairfax-based Information Operations Support Center from Col. Edward R. Morgan, II, at a change of command ceremony Aug. 17, 2014, at Fort Belvoir, Va. Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, the Virginia National Guard Land Component Commander, presided over the guidon exchange that symbolized the transition between the two officers. The command of IOSC caps a 35-year military career for Morgan that included service in the Connecticut and Virginia National Guard. Morgan, an engineer officer, commanded the 276th Engineer Battalion and led the organization during its deployment to Iraq in 2004, and he later served as the operations and training officer for the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division, commander of the Joint National Guard Detachment at U. S. Joint Forces Command and J7 Reserve Director for the Joint Warfighting Center in Suffolk. Morgan was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze De Fleury Medal, an award of the U.S. Army Engineer Association to honor those individuals who have provided significant contributions to Army Engineering. Volant most recently served as the information operations officer for the 29th Infantry Division and previously commanded the Fairfax-based Data Processing Unit, the largest cyber formation in the Army National Guard and a subordinate unit of the IOSC. The IOSC commander serves as the senior cyber staff officer in the Joint Force Headquarters - Virginia and is the primary advisor to the Adjutant General on cyber network operations. The federal mission of the IOSC is to train, mobilize and deploy to conduct information operations, cyber network operations and computer network recovery operations in support of designated combatant commander or lead federal agency, and the state mission is train, mobilize and deploy to conduct cyber network operations and computer network recovery operations in support of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)
A fire set by retreating Iraqi forces burns at a Kuwaiti oil facility following Operation Desert Storm.
Le 10 décembre a eu lieu la Sainte-Barbe ainsi que la prise de commandement au centre d'incendie et de secours de Cassis.
Command Sgt. Maj. Norman Deschene, right, is presented a ceremonial noncommissioned officers saber on behalf of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s sergeants major during his retirement ceremony Oct. 17 at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory in Bismarck, North Dakota. Presenting the saber, from left, are Command Sgt. Maj. Brad Heim, North Dakota state command sergeant major, and Command Sgt. Maj. David Lien. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brett Miller, Joint Force Headquarters)
On Friday, June 26, the Greensboro Hazardous Devices Team (bomb squad) was at Sumner Civitan Park in Greensboro with their mobile command center to provide an overview of the responsibilities and tools of the Hazardous Devices Team to Cub Scouts from across the region. This team is responsible for the safe handling and disposal of explosive devices and materials that are encountered by other officers and citizens. The Team also conducts training for local industry in bomb search techniques.
KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (May 19, 2012) - Sgt. Orelous Hall plays duck, duck, goose during a community service project at the Bukit Harapan Therapeutic Community children's home in Kota Kinabalu. For the project, Sailors and Marines deployed with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island volunteered their labor and spent time with children at the home. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Alan Gragg)
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NEWPORT, RI (August 4, 2011) Naval War College, Newport, RI Welcomes the 2011 Naval Command College International Programs Students. photo by Logistics Specialist 1st Class John Stone USN.
NGIHE, Indonesia (Jun. 11, 2012) - U.S. Army Spc. Bradley McWillie teaches a group of local children to properly throw a Frisbee during a civic action project. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
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Cérémonie de prise de commandement du centre d'incendie et de secours d'Allauch par le lieutenant Patrick Calegari, le 29 octobre 2022.
(center) Brigadier General Ben Hodges, deputy commander for Regional Command-South, Afghanistan with the winners of the Army 10 Miler "shadow" race held Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan 4 October. (from left to right) Mr. Joseph Boland, Canadian service member finished first place, Captain Linus Wilson, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade finished second place, Maj. David Fielder, 4th Brigade Combat team finished third place, Ms. Sarah Zleminski, Role 3 hospital US Navy finished second place for females, Ms. Tracy Tyson, 5-2 Stryker Brigade finished first for females, and Ms. Yesenia Byrne, 5-2 Stryker Brigade finished third place for females. Photo by 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade