Defense Press Conferences

Images of military officials speaking at press conferences, showcasing a formal setting with flags and podiums, conveying seriousness and authority.

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061018-F-5586B-193. Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Dennis McCarthy, assistant secretary of defense for Reserve affairs, addresses the 131st National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 12, 2009. "The SECDEF and I are viscerally connected to the men and women in uniform," McCarthy said.

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051215-N-0696M-247. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08324. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

020417-D-9880W-013. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III addresses the crowd during the commissioning of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. State Department Senior Adviser for Arab Transitions Mark Ward spoke about the collaboration between public and private partnerships prior to the arrival of a C-17 carrying 22 wounded Libyan fighters at Boston Logan Airport Oct. 29. At the request of the Department of State and directed by the Secretary of Defense, the U.S. military is supporting U.S. and international medical assistance efforts in Libya. Specifically, the U.S. Air Force transported 22 wounded Libyans to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Salem, Mass.

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards

17th Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John Jumper delivers a speech during the 75th Annual Air Force Ball in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 10, 2022. The United States Air Force was founded on September 18, 1947.

061208-D-7203T-010. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061208-D-9880W-007. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Opening ceremony unveiling the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, National Park Service officials including Gettysburg Superintendent John Latschar, representatives of The Gettysburg Foundation, and Civil War movie actor Stephen Lang among the dignitaries delivering remarks

Opening ceremony unveiling the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, National Park Service officials including Gettysburg Superintendent John Latschar, representatives of The Gettysburg Foundation, and Civil War movie actor Stephen Lang among the dignitaries delivering remarks

060309-N-0696M-499. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

031209-D-9880W-177. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

DF-ST-89-09806. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061020-D-2987S-077. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020415-F-3050V-105. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SAF

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Memorial service in the Dean Acheson Auditorium for Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent Stephen Sullivan, killed on September 19, 2005 as the result of a bomb explosion while conducting a protective assignment in Mosul, Iraq. Secretary Condoleezza Rice and other Department officials delivered remarks at the service.

Opening ceremony unveiling the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, National Park Service officials including Gettysburg Superintendent John Latschar, representatives of The Gettysburg Foundation, and Civil War movie actor Stephen Lang among the dignitaries delivering remarks

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Vice President Cheney participates in memorial ceremonies for the September 11 attacks

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the christening of the nuclear-powered attack submarine MONTPELIER (SSN-765). Base: Newport News State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010508-D-2987S-093. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030207-F-7372R-007. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

051222-N-0696M-083. Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

PHOTO DATE: 02-22-10LOCATION: Ellington, 990SUBJECT: STS-130 Crew Return, Ellington Field

930519-D-2987S-005. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Shot of President George W. Bush as he thanks the airman of Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, for their service to their country. President and Mrs. Laura Bush landed at Langley on their way to the christening ceremony of the USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) (not shown) at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards

050816-F-6911G-013. Base: Asuncion Country: Paraguay (PRY)

Office of the Deputy Administrator - September 11th Remembrance , Environmental Protection Agency

030907-F-2828D-015. Base: Gardez Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

060309-N-0696M-353. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses attendees at the Ukraine Defense Consultative Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 26, 2002. Austin met with his NATO counterparts and over 40 other nations to discuss both the current and future defense needs of Ukraine, (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

Denis R. McDonough, 11th Secretary of Veterans Affairs, addresses family members along with military and civilian leaders inside the Military Womens Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery June 15 to celebrate President Joe Bidens signing of the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021. The act awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Womens Army Corps who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, better known as the Six Triple Eight, during World War II. The Six Triple Eight is now the only womens military unit to receive the nations highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal.

Opening ceremony unveiling the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, National Park Service officials including Gettysburg Superintendent John Latschar, representatives of The Gettysburg Foundation, and Civil War movie actor Stephen Lang among the dignitaries delivering remarks

050627-F-7203T-047. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Event honoring the 186th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant, at the General Grant National Memorial, New York City, New York, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivering remarks and joining participating dignitaries incluiding U.S. Army Brigadier General Robert Caslen, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy; Adrian Benepe, New York City Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation; Maria Burks, Commissioner of the National Parks of New York Harbor; and Ulysses Grant Dietz, the great-great grandson of General Grant. Also on hand for the event, featuring a wreath-laying ceremony, were members of the U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets Honor Guard.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks during the 2023 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting co-hosted with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hosting Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu, at the Department of State. Washington, D.C., Jan 11, 2023.

010803-D-2987S-012. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061016-D-7203T-004. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, honors fallen troops during an honorary speech for the annual Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, San Jose, California, May 30 2022. The 129 Rescue Wing was invited to host an HH-60G flyover event where the memorial service honored veterans of all armed forces of the United States.

060519-F-0193C-006. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President George H. W. Bush speaks during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. military personnel just returned from deployment in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Sumter State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

Swearing-in ceremony for U.S. Park Police Chief Salvatore Lauro, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the dignitaries on hand

Under Secretary of Defense, Paul Wolfowitz, at 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Ceremony, Washington, D.C.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall makes remarks during the U.S. Space Forces 3rd birthday celebration at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2022. The birthday officially falls on Dec. 20.

DA-SC-86-02139. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

010906-D-9880W-061. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020221-F-1545M-010. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

Pastor Nathaniel Perkins, head pastor of Impact Church in Norfolk, Virginia, gives the invocation during a promotion ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Carmen Daniels, 192nd Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, on June 4, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Daniels promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant and was celebrated by family, friends and fellow members of the Virginia Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard by Staff Sgt. Kellyann Elish)

New Jersey Gov. James Florio speaks to Navy medical personnel preparing to depart for Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey(NJ) Country: United States Of America(USA)

010808-D-9880W-087. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

031216-F-2828D-091. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

John L. Levitow, Medal of Honor receipient, speaks at AIRMAN Leadership School class 96E graduation. Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060302-N-0696M-535. Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060320-N-0696M-035. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

051019-F-5586B-266. Base: Beijing Country: China (CHN)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the annual POW/MIA recognition ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

Vermont Governor Phil B. Scott, The Republic of Austria Minister of Defense Klaudia Tanner and Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard met together at the State House to recognize the formal beginning of their military partnership during a signing ceremony in Montpelier, Vermont, May 11, 2022. The National Guard Bureaus State Partnership began in 1993 and now includes over 90 countries and state National Guards. Vermont also began partnerships with North Macedonia in 1993 and Senegal in 2008.

Rep. Joseph E. Brennan of Maine speaks during the launch of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041224-M-2353F-019. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM II Base: Camp Owen State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley answer questions during a press conference the Pentagon, July 20, 2022. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

General Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, speaks during the USNORTHCOM 20th Anniversary Ceremony Sept. 30, 2022, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. USNORTHCOM was established Oct. 1, 2002 to provide command and control of Department of Defense homeland defense efforts and to coordinate defense support of civil authorities. (Department of Defense photo by Joshua Armstrong)

040826-F-5586B-099. Base: Phoenix State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin H. Kahl holds a press briefing about the latest security assistance package in support of Ukraine, the Pentagon Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley and Celeste Wallander, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs host the fourth Ukraine Defense Contact Group conducted virtually from the Pentagon, July 20, 2022. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

930512-D-9880W-032. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for touring, participation in events highlighting the restoration project--funded jointly by the National Park Service and the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, as part of the National Park Centennial Initiative--aimed at replacing interpretive battlefield markers and conserving the array of bronze statuary and stone monuments at the Civil War site. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the events, including the unveiling of the first group of 22 metal markers identifying the specific locations of various Union and Confederate artillery batteries during the siege and defense of Vicksburg, were National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, and country music star Trace Adkins, among other dignitaries.

LOS ANGELES (May 24, 2022) - Erik Raven, United States Under Secretary of the Navy, speaks to guests 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.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (January 19, 2024) - Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Nickolas Guertin, gives remarks during the Ship Repair Facility (SRF) New Years Celebration onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

220624-N-OM737-1095NORFOLK VA. (June 24, 2022) - Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Carlos Del Toro speaks during the Expeditionary Strike Group Two Change of Command Ceremony in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) June 24, 2022. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

Veterans Day ceremony and aftermath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered the opening remarks, and joined participating dignitaries including the former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, along with Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder and President Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation Founder and President Diane Carlson Evans, Mary "Edie" Meeks of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, William Hansen of Lockheed Martin, and William Murdy of Comfort Systems. Ceremony, co-hosted by the Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

020726-D-9880W-006. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060828-F-0193C-010. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg for talks at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 2, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

DA-SD-05-00643. Base: Dar Constitution Hall State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Undersecretary of Defense Dr. John M. Deutch and Louisiana Congressman Jim McCrey speak during the viewing of the B-52. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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