DOD In Photos: 2021

This collection showcases the work of military photographers in 2021, when U.S. service members continued to conduct around-the-clock training and operations worldwide to ensure the nation’s security, even while responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

Flag Run

Marine Corps Pfc. Emily J. Zamudio runs her platoon’s guidon during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, May 5, 2021. Photo By: Marine Corps Sgt. Brooke C Woods

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Log Luggers

Marine Corps recruits squat with a log during drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 25, 2021. Photo By: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Grace Kindred

Manny Inspection

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Manny, an English bulldog and the mascot for Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, oversees recruits as they conduct martial arts training, Oct. 25, 2021. Photo By: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

Naturalization Ceremony

Marines participate in an all-military naturalization ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, July 2, 2021. Photo By: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

Memorial Moment

World War II veteran Gil Nadeau observes the USS Arizona Memorial during a tour to mark the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, in Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. Photo By: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Sean La Marr

Proud of You

Marine Corps recruits greet loved ones after a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 13, 2021. Photo By: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Grace Kindred