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2017 Retirement Ceremony

Army band playing at the retirement ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Army band playing at a 2017 retirement ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media

Fort Myer, Virginia

Last October, I photographed a 2017 Army Retirement Ceremony at Fort Myer. Although I have lived close by in northern Virginia, I have never attended this ceremony before. Obviously, I was more than a little nervous since I did not know what to expect. Firstly, just getting to the event site took some time since this is an active military base. The boundaries of the base are up against Arlington, Virginia, but this is a secured facility that had strict entry procedures. Once inside the base, the biggest crowd of people and visitors was going to this ceremony, so I followed the crowd.

Company formations in the event for a retirement ceremony at Fort Myer ©TimeLine Media
Company formations in the event for a retirement ceremony at Fort Myer ©TimeLine Media
Army band playing at the ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Formation during the Army ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Formation during the Army retirement ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media

Thankfully, I was referred this event by a previous client. It is impossible not to feel pride in your country while attending this ceremony. Viewing the professionalism, and dedication of active service members while in their home base shows their detailed preparation in all their tasks. Moreover, the retirees should be proud of their hard work that they put in service to our nation. Best of luck in your next opportunities!

Commandant speaking at the ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Commandant speaking at the retirement ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Army retiree after a ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Army retiree after the retirement ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia ©TimeLine Media

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2017 Army Retirement

2017 Army Retirement ceremony at the Pentagon ©TimeLine Media
Army Retirement ceremony at the Pentagon ©TimeLine Media

Pentagon

Earlier this year, I photographed a 2017 Army retirement ceremony at the headquarters of the Department of Defense. As a matter of fact, this is a completely new type of event for me to attend. In spite of growing up in northern Virginia, I have never been to the Pentagon except for an elementary school field trip. Indeed, I was excited to get the experience of working in one of the most famous buildings in the world! On this occasion, there was a large number of active military coworkers, and family that were in attendance. The ceremony was a mix of reverence for a successful ending to a career, retirement humor, and family reunion. It was a privilege to be present for such a milestone for someone that served our country with such distinction.

Retiree and his spouse outside of the Pentagon ©TimeLine Media

2017 Army Retirement Reception

Afterwards, family and friends made plans to meet at the Courtyard Marriott in Woodbridge for a fun reception. Not only did they have a lot of good food and drink, but they had a live band playing all night!

Reception in Woodbridge, Virginia for an Army retirement celebration ©TimeLine Media
Reception in Woodbridge, Virginia for an Army retirement celebration ©TimeLine Media
Reception in Woodbridge, Virginia for an Army retirement celebration ©TimeLine Media
Reception in Woodbridge, Virginia for an Army retirement celebration ©TimeLine Media

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2016 Lunar New Year

Dancing dragon - Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Dancing dragon – Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

Tysons Corner Center

Last February I covered the 2016 lunar new year celebration at Tysons Corner Center. On this occasion, they had the festivities in the Concourse. Being that it is adjacent to the Plaza, there was a lot of traffic during the event! Colorful decorations adorned the tables leading out to the Plaza.

Fruit table at the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Fruit table at the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

2016 Lunar New Year – Monkey

Because of the loud drumming, the dancing dragons brings a lot of attention to the celebration. Simultaneously the dancers move frantically throughout the crowd. Surely this is an interactive show! For this reason, reactions are as important as the movement.

Martial Artist performing at the lunar new year celebration at Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Martial Artist performing at the lunar new year celebration at Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Dancing dragon -performing at the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Dancing dragon -performing at the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Banner for the Year of the Monkey celebration in Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Banner for the Year of the Monkey celebration in Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Dancing dragon - Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Martial artists performing at Tysons Corner Center Concourse ©TimeLine Media

As the crowds grew larger, martial artists performed a show. Some where the same performers from last year. They progress and make their presentation faster and sharper! Anyone that came by will remember the start of the year of the Monkey.

Martial artists performing at Tysons Corner Center Concourse ©TimeLine Media
Martial artists performing at Tysons Corner Center Concourse ©TimeLine Media
Martial artists performing at Tysons Corner Center Concourse ©TimeLine Media

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