Emergency Response and Outreach

Images depicting emergency vehicles, motorcycle rallies, and community events. Includes scenes from Hurricane Katrina and POW/MIA tribute events.

Survivor Outreach Services visited Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, Aug. 4, 2022, on their cross-country mission from Oregon to Arlington National Cemetery. Their stop in Delaware was part of a 30-day journey to Arlington, visiting with Gold Star families along the way. Before their orientation, the group held a torch ceremony outside AFMAO to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It was our honor to partner with this important organization to share our mission and our Airmen's stories.

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-61. Hurricane Katrina

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Community members at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, take part in a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 30, 2022 at the Gateway Club here. The ceremony featured a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, sweet refreshments and live music.

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Return - 26-HK-118-67. Hurricane Katrina

Senior Trooper Jordan Gough (left) and Senior Trooper Raymond Speas with the Virginia State Police, lead a motorcade on Langley Air Force Base as part of the opening ceremony of National Police Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 16, 2022. JBLE participates in National Police Week to pay respects to both military and civilian law enforcement officers who have ultimately fallen in service to the nation.

Polish media interview Polish Air Force Col. Piotr Ostrouch, 32nd Air Tactical Base Commander during media day, Aug. 23, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. The 32nd Air Tactical Base hosted a media day with the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to highlight the mission of the F-22 Raptor in theater and to enhance the U.S. Alliance with Poland.

Survivor Outreach Services visited Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, Aug. 4, 2022, on their cross-country mission from Oregon to Arlington National Cemetery. Their stop in Delaware was part of a 30-day journey to Arlington, visiting with Gold Star families along the way. Before their orientation, the group held a torch ceremony outside AFMAO to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It was our honor to partner with this important organization to share our mission and our Airmen's stories.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

NORTH CHICAGO, Il. (Aug. 6, 2022) Capt. Jason Williamson, Naval Station Great Lakes Commanding Officer, views the North Chicago Community Days parade from the parade review stand. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

The Vermont National Guard hosted an open house at the Vermont Air National Guard base, in South Burlington, Vermont, Sep 11, 2022. The event was open to all public and highlighted a slew of careers, equipment, and vehicles utilized by both Air and Army Vermont Guardsmen. The event culminated with a memorial to honor the memory of the events that happened on and since 9/11/2001.

Lt. Col. Greg Pohoski closed out a 26-year Air Force career as an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the traditional fini flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 24, 2022. Pohoski was in the very first F-16 B-Course class at the 149th and later returned as an instructor pilot. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Mancuso)

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

031006-F-0629H-004. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Regional Response Team Six conduct search and rescue operations by boat in Ascension Parish.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

The 37th Training Wing commander, Col. Rockie K Wilson, is saluted by Military Training Instructors, while leaving the Basic Military Training graduation June 9. This was Wilson's final BMT graduation as commander and his first at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland parade grounds. The return to the parade field, following a 2.5-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is a significant historic event as nearly 70,000 Airmen have graduated from BMT since March 2020.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - Personnel - 26-HK-379-3. Hurricane Katrina

040609-F-6328O-001. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Inter-American Defense College Leadership, students and staff participate in a 9/11 Never Forget Challenge on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2022. The event included a 2,200 steps per teams in relay mode activity to remember the fallen, the injured and everyone who was impacted by the events of 9/11. The steps challenge was designed simulate the equivalent steps of the World Trade Center Tower.

On May 4, 2022 members of the Arizona, Idaho and Oregon PGR collaborated to return the remains of Jerry Lorraine to his birthplace in Salem, Oregon. Lorraine, a Vietnam U.S. Air Force Veteran, residing in Arizona, passed away in December of 2021. His son Jason arranged to return him to his hometown with the help of the PGRs Pony Express. The Arizona PGR met Idaho members in Jackpot, Nevada on the morning of May 4 to transfer and escort Lorraines remains to the Oregon PGR waiting in Ontario, Oregon. Following a brief ceremony honoring Lorraine and making the transfer official the Idaho members escorted Lorraine on his journey home. For the members of the Idaho Patriot Guard Riders Memorial Day is a weekly remembrance. The Patriot Guard Riders are a national organization with state chapters spread out in regional areas. The PGR creed is simple - Standing for those who stood for us. In Idaho, the PGR is often present at the committal services for active duty members of the military, mem

Kelli Sanchez, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point exercise planner, gives a safety brief to personnel during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition.

. CAPT David Callahan (CO ATC Mobile) with Secret Service at ATC Mobile. Hurricane Katrina

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Animals - 26-HK-58-73. Personnel in parking lot with alligator on blanket3. Hurricane Katrina

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Sparky the fire dog, mascot for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River Fire and Emergency Services Division, visited the main gate on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2022. Fire prevention month teaches fire safety, precautions and awareness while highlighting this years theme, the fire wont wait, plan your escape.

Members of Kaiserslauten Military Community observe the return of the fallen sailors from USS COLE (DDG 67), at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on October 13, 2000. The sailors were caught in the explosion during the bombing of Cole in the Yemen port city of Aden. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

050622-A-9665L-049. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tikrit State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AA)

Joint Task Force - 26-HK-161-64. Joint Task Force. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard Personnel - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-90-36. CG air crew walking toward large office building, 050903 b. Hurricane Katrina

011021-F-9931S-115. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-121-153. Hurricane Katrina

A service member assigned to Shaw Air Force Base completes the fireman challenge as part of the Commanders Cup sporting event at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sep. 9, 2022. The fireman challenge was designed and facilitated by Shaw Air Force Base firemen to be included in the roster of Commanders Cup events.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-122-57. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Basic cadets from the class of 2026 arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing (I-Day), on June 23, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colo. I-Day marks the start of their journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Return - 26-HK-118-58. Hurricane Katrina

Commander Dan Taylor - Rescue - 26-HK-281-127. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard Personnel - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-90-86. civilians and CG personnel standing and clapping outside building with CG signage. Hurricane Katrina

Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - Personnel - 26-HK-379-112. Hurricane Katrina

030428-F-0558K-058. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-398-128. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., holds a Sunset Parade on base to honor the Coast Guards 232nd birthday and recognize regional operational commands, Aug. 7, 2022. To ensurecontinued mission success, the service is embarking on its greatest transformation yet: transforming ourworkforce, sharpening our competitive edge and advancing our mission excellence.

The Marine Firemuster team from Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, takes part in a crash fire rescue competition called the "make & break event", at the annual Firemuster held in Tucson, Arizona. The team took first place. Base: Tucson State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011013-F-3820W-005. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020923-F-1631A-003. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line.

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.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

Civilian and military volunteers show appreciate to morning drivers on their way to work, Sept. 16, 2022, in support of We Care Day and National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. We Care Day is part of the Airman Comprehensive Fitness program that focuses on suicide awareness to assure wellness through prevention, education and intervention. September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and Joint Base San Antonio is preparing for a multitude of activities to help with bringing attention to this public health issue. Getting the message out encouraging JBSA personnel 'to seek help' and 'support is within reach' and always available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Visit of United Kingdom's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to Washington, D.C., with protective detail personnel providing security

U.S. military members march below a flyover during Guam's Liberation Day parade July 21, 2022. This parade marked the 78th commemoration of Guam's liberation by U.S. military forces on July 21, 1944, which ended the Japanese occupation that had begun in 1941.

Members of the public visit a Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services display Aug. 2, 2022, during the Monroe County National Night Out event in Tomah, Wis. The event was one of two National Night Out events that Fort McCoy personnel from the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services were supporting. Fort McCoy also supported a similar event in Sparta, Wis. Introduced in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is a nonprofit crime-prevention organization that works in cooperation with thousands of crime-watch groups and law-enforcement agencies throughout the country.

DOMINICA (Sept. 23, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Logan Parkinson leads medical students from Ross Medical University to a waiting MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter for evacuation from the island of Dominica following the landfall of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort.

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne receiving visit at Main Interior from Brigadier General Blair Hansen, Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Capabilities, U.S. Air Force Headquarters

Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Guam, U.S. Territory

010911-F-1934G-007. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DoD

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Commandant Thomas H. Collins and President George W. Bush Visit - 26-HK-304-27. Hurricane Katrina

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally "Ride for Freedom"--on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW/MIA) cause--through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

U.S. Army soldiers commence their run during a post-wide holiday installation run. Dec. 02, 2022 at Fort Eustis, Virginia. Soldiers from all across the installation celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season with a run.

Events marking the debut of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial traveling exhibit, Corps of Discovery II, at Monticello, Virginia

U.S. Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team arrive home after a year-long deployment to Egypt as part of the Multinational Force & Observers and Task Force Sinai.

Marine Corps recruiting stations Kansas City and Des Moines brought more than 40 educators to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from May 16 to May 20 so they might gain more understanding about the Marine and their recruitment process. The Marine Corps Recruiting Command allows both the Eastern and Western Recruiting Regions to host these workshops once a year for each recruiting station. The goal of the workshop is to allow educators throughout the country to get a peek behind the curtain of how Marines are made and who we are as America's 911 force in readiness. Throughout the workshop, educators are given the opportunity to participate in recruit training events such as the rappel tower, live fire rifle range, and sparring using Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques-- they are also expected to respond to drill instructors as recruits do and move from place to place in platoon formation. Upon completion of the workshop educators are returned home armed with a more intimate

000504-N-1012K-524. Base: Camp Garcia State: Vieques Island Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

Members of the D. C. National Guard support local law enforcement agencies in traffic control and crowd management during the Womens March Jan. 21, 2017. More than 150,000 participants from across the nation are expected at the event. (National Guard

U.S. Air Force members and civilians participate during a Major Accident Response Exercise, Mar. 30, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. MAREs demonstrate JBSAs Disaster Response Forces ability to assess and respond to an aircraft mishap. The 502nd Air Base Wing worked alongside the Schertz Fire Department, 12th Flying Training Wing and the 59th Medical Wing validate the necessary support during a simulated accident.

A close-up view of the King Street gate showing the base sign and the security police officer saluting.EXACT DATE SHOT UNKNOWN. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division take part in a division run on August 29, 2022. The run was held to kick off Mountain Fest 2022.

030603-M-8539K-004. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Recon

BATON ROUGE, La. - Family and friends prepare as members of the Louisiana Army National Guards 927th Engineer (Sapper) Company, 769th Engineer Battalion arrive for their homecoming reception at Louisiana Aircraft, LLC in Baton Rouge, La., March 5. The 927th just returned from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U. S. Army

Motorcyclists from various clubs throughout the local community participate in the Sun Riders Motorcycle Club 41st Annual Toy Parade at Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2022. The Sun Riders coordinated with the Military Family and Readiness Center on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to collect gifts and donations for families with deployed military members.

Members of the public visit a Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services display Aug. 2, 2022, during the Monroe County National Night Out event in Tomah, Wis. The event was one of two National Night Out events that Fort McCoy personnel from the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services were supporting. Fort McCoy also supported a similar event in Sparta, Wis. Introduced in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is a nonprofit crime-prevention organization that works in cooperation with thousands of crime-watch groups and law-enforcement agencies throughout the country.

Members of the Fort George G. Meade Fire Department Truck 45 team answer questions from a group of children during a Month of the Military Child event at the post exchange April 15, 2022.

Medical personnel from Ramstein AB, Germany prepare to transfer wounded service members from a KC-135 aircraft to buses that will move them to other medical facilities in the area including Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Oct 20, 2010. Because of their injuries several patients were flown in for medical treatment from deployed locations. Ramstein averages at least two medical flights per day from deployed locations.

Col. Randel Gordon, commander, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, waves as he rides in an Arnold Air Force Base Security Forces SUV during the Tullahoma Christmas Parade, Dec. 2, 2022, in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

000929-F-9629J-001. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010915-A-0000V-027. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - MSO St. Louis Operations - 26-HK-389-103. Hurricane Katrina

Memorial Day Parade

Inter-American Defense College Leadership, students and staff participate in a 9/11 Never Forget Challenge on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2022. The event included a 2,200 steps per teams in relay mode activity to remember the fallen, the injured and everyone who was impacted by the events of 9/11. The steps challenge was designed simulate the equivalent steps of the World Trade Center Tower.

The 110th Wing Chiefs Council hosts the 28th Annual Chiefs Golf Outing at the Bedford Valley Golf Club, Battle Creek, Mich., May 13, 2022. The event bolstered a gathering of 30 golf teams (120 golfers) and 16 volunteers composed of 110th Wing service members, retirees, friends and family. The Chiefs Council thanks all the volunteers, sponsors and golfers for raising $4.5 thousand in proceeds to aid enlisted members by providing leadership training, educational programs, college scholarships, and needed assistance to their military dependents.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, start an organized run from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 9, 2022. The 160-mile run was led and organized by Capt. Tyler Chittick, a former infantry unit leader, and now KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with VMGR-352, known as the Raiders. Chittick conducted this run in 2012 in honor of his friend and fellow Marine, Sgt. Milan Franklin, who was wounded in Afghanistan in 2010, losing both his legs. This year, sixteen Marines from VMGR-352 are running on the Marine Corps birthday. The run ends with Chittick handing off the unit colors to another frequently deployed and storied Marine Corps unit: 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.

U.S. Park Police motorcycle unit on hand for annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting officers, inspecting vehicles, and participating in the motorcylce procession

Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association wait for the start of the 24-hourPOW/MIA run on Scott AFB, Illinois, Sept. 15, 2022.Airmen kept the POW/MIA flag constantly moving in honor of American prisoners of war and those missing in action.

The Rhode Island Army National Guard and approximately 400 loved ones, welcomed home more than 100 soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment after a ten-month deployment to Kosovo, Feb. 17, 2024, at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, RI. They were deployed in support of Operation Joint Guardian, a NATO peacekeeping mission under the Kosovo Force (KFOR). KFORs mission is to provide a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement in Kosovo in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1244. Army National Guard

U.S. Park Police motorcycle unit on hand for annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting officers, inspecting vehicles, and participating in the motorcylce procession

After 80 years, Seaman 2nd Class DT Kyser, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was laid to rest in Fresno on May 21, 2022 in Fresno Memorial Gardens.Photo by: CAPT Douglas M. Peterson

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-121-200. Hurricane Katrina

110823-N-EV723-001WASHINGTON (Aug. 23, 2011) Civilians and military personnel evacuate the Pentagon after an earthquake.

Lt. Sarah Alferos assigned to the worlds largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford receives a welcome home from her family upon returning from an eight-month maiden deployment, Jan. 17, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) completed a scheduled deployment in U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the commitment and power projection capability of the Navy's globally deployed force.

An audience stands at attention during a change of charge ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2024. The change of charge ceremony represents the relinquishment of duties from one command master chief to another.

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