U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses current military capabilities with guests during a career networking breakfast hosted by the San Diego Military Advisory Council at the Bay View Restaurant, at Marine Corps Base Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 18, 2024. SDMAC is a non-profit organization which serves a vital role in advancing the partnership and communication between the military, elected officials and business leadership in the San Diego region by focusing on military readiness, economic impact and quality of life for service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)
U.S. Marines, families of the fallen, and members of the Australian Defence Force participate in cleansing ceremonies, a healing ceremony, and a Pukumani ceremony hosted by the Tiwi Island-Mantiyupwi clan, in collaboration with the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation, in Australia, Sept. 22-27, 2024. The Pukumani Ceremony is a traditional Tiwi people ritual that honors the deceased and helps guide their spirits to the afterlife, marking the official end of mourning. For the first time, U.S. Marines and family members of the fallen were honored by the Tiwi and Larrakia people during the week leading up to two culturally significant ceremonies: a healing ceremony and a Pukumani ceremony. These ceremonies commemorated the three U.S....
U.S. Marines, families of the fallen, and members of the Australian Defence Force participate in cleansing ceremonies, a healing ceremony, and a Pukumani ceremony hosted by the Tiwi Island-Mantiyupwi clan, in collaboration with the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation, in Australia, Sept. 22-27, 2024. The Pukumani Ceremony is a traditional Tiwi people ritual that honors the deceased and helps guide their spirits to the afterlife, marking the official end of mourning. For the first time, U.S. Marines and family members of the fallen were honored by the Tiwi and Larrakia people during the week leading up to two culturally significant ceremonies: a healing ceremony and a Pukumani ceremony. These ceremonies commemorated the three U.S....
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses current military capabilities with guests during a career networking breakfast hosted by the San Diego Military Advisory Council at the Bay View Restaurant, at Marine Corps Base Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 18, 2024. SDMAC is a non-profit organization which serves a vital role in advancing the partnership and communication between the military, elected officials and business leadership in the San Diego region by focusing on military readiness, economic impact and quality of life for service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)