U.S.
Military members rehearse for their part in presidential inauguration
Stars and Stripes
January 12, 2025
U.S. soldiers with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), 1st Battalion, The Presidential Salute Battery, an M5 anti-tank cannon for a 21-gun salute during a rehearsal for the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Danny Gonzalez/Department of Defense)
The 60th presidential inauguration is just more than a week away, and U.S. service members are preparing to play their roles.
Military members from across all branches of the armed forces, including Reserve and National Guard components, will provide ceremonial support and security for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20 in Washington.
Rehearsals Sunday included honor guard troops, band members and soldiers from The Old Guard.
U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” march in the pass and review during an Inauguration Day rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Noah Sladek/Department of Defense)
Service members participate in a ceremonial rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Betty Chevalier/Department of Defense)
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Color Guard carry the colors during the parade rehearsal ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington on Jan. 12, 2025. (Jazmin Smith/Department of Defense)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp, commanding general of Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, during a rehearsal for the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2025. (Luciano Alcala/Department of Defense)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Adrianne Doctor, a trumpet player with The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, rests during a ceremonial rehearsal ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Rachel Minto/U.S. Army)
A U.S. Marine stands at ease during the parade rehearsal ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington on Jan. 12, 2025. (Jazmin Smith/Department of Defense)
Troops march with precision during rehearsal for the 60th presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 12, 2025. (Casey Bonestroo/Department of Defense)
Joint members of the inauguration cordon rehearse for the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 12, 2025. (Vanessa White/Department of Defense)
U.S. service members representing the ceremonial color guard conduct a ceremony rehearsal for the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 12, 2025. (Benjamin Whitten/Department of Defense)
U.S. soldiers with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), 1st Battalion, The Presidential Salute Battery, stand at attention after a 21-gun salute during a rehearsal for the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington on Jan. 12, 2025. (Danny Gonzalez/Department of Defense)
U.S. service members with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region public affairs gather for a photo at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 12, 2025. (Michael Campbell/Department of Defense)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Raisa Christie, a public affairs specialist attached to Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, poses for a photo during the 60th Presidential Inauguration rehearsal in Washington on Jan. 12, 2025. (Casey Bonestroo/Department of Defense)