Combat Training and Marksmanship

Active combat training scenes with soldiers firing weapons and improving marksmanship skills, capturing the essence of military preparedness.

Soldiers from the 960th Brigade Support Battalion, Wyoming Army National Guard, setup for a training exercise in Sheridan, Wyoming, May 17, 2022. The training exercise included members of the Tunisian Army, part of a State Partnership Program visit.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Erik Quinteros, a motor transport maintenance chief with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Group (Experimental), 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M4 carbine during a table three through six and combat marksmanship program range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 16, 2022. The purpose of the range was to improve the battalion's organic combat marksmanship capabilities and to train the core position safety officers for subsequent company ranges. 3rd MLG based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Soldiers from the 960th Brigade Support Battalion, Wyoming Army National Guard, setup for a training exercise in Sheridan, Wyoming, May 17, 2022. The training exercise included members of the Tunisian Army, part of a State Partnership Program visit.

A Pararescueman prepares for landing during AGILE FLAG 22-2, at Avon Park Auxiliary Air Field, Florida, July 23, 2022. AGILE FLAG 22-2 prepares todays leaders for the rapid operational decisions and mission type orders required to win against peer adversaries. This exercise marks a significant milestone in standardizing the way Air Combat Command organizes, trains, and equips for Agile Combat Employment after a period of experimentation.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Eldridge, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, occupies a fighting position following an amphibious landing during KAMANDAG 6, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Keoni Gandalf, a small arms repair technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, reloads his M4 carbine during a table three through six range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2022. The purpose of the range was to improve Marines combat marksmanship in preparation for future operations. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Gandalf, a native of Waimea, Hawaii, graduated from Kealakehe High School in 2021 and enlisted out of Recruiting Station Kailua-Kona in 2021.

Members of the 137th Special Operations Wing (SOW) Mission Sustainment Team construct a shelter during ground operations training Aug. 11, 2022, Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich. The 137th SOW Airmen were supporting Northern Strike 22-2, the largest National Guard Bureau-sponsored military exercise, designed to validate readiness of the joint and reserve force, as well as demonstrate joint integration into the Agile Combat Employment concept.

Tunisia Maj. Wagdi Nehdi, Logistical Commander of the Tunisian Army, observes maintenance procedures performed by U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Craig Krantz, a Motor Officer for the 960th Brigade Support Battalion, Wyoming Army National Guard, in Sheridan, Wyoming, May 17, 2022, on a State Partnership Program visit. The purpose of the SPP is to enhance military ties and strengthen partnerships with countries worldwide. The Wyoming National Guard partnered with the African nation of Tunisia in 2004 and continues to further their relationship with educational exchanges like these.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shawn Long, motor transport operations chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, calls in on a radio during convoy operations training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2022. MWSS-373 conducted training during a field exercise to sustain and prepare for Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, a course that provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Fraley)

U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division sets security during Exercise Summer Pioneer on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23, 2022. Summer Pioneer 2022 is designed to evaluate the companys ability to conduct a regimental-sized assault breach with combined arms attack.

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Eighty U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to jump from nine C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the squadrons 80th anniversary at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 25, 2022. The celebration consisted of a mass airdrop, a static display including C-130J Super Hercules and a Douglas C-47, and a show of force formation.

U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Gavin Howard, security forces trainee, loads paint ammunition into his weapon's magazines as part of arming procedures during the field operations block of training during the U.S. Air Force security forces apprentice course at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 22, 2022. The field operations course is part of a six-week course designed to teach the basic skills necessary to new security forces Airmen.

A U.S. Navy SEAL with Special Warfare Group conducts maritime security operations together during exercise Balikatan 22 off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, April 7, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. BK22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S. Philippine security cooperation.

U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Dung Thien Le, representing the U.S Army Cyber Command, carries a sandbag during the stress shoot portion of the Army Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2022. Each squad competing in the Army Best Squad Competition consists of five Soldiers; a squad leader, which is a sergeant first class or staff sergeant; a team leader, which is a sergeant or corporal; and three squad members in the ranks of specialist or below.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to United States Army Garrison Bavaria partake in the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) which simulates live weapon training events that directly support individual and crew-served weapons qualification, including individual marksmanship, small unit collective and judgmental escalation-of-force exercises in a controlled environment as part of the of the Installation Management Command-Europes Best Warrior Competition at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 3, 2023. The competition enhances expertise, training, and understanding of the skills needed to be a well-rounded Soldier. Winners will go on to compete at the Installation Management Command level.

220716-M-RA094-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) An Austrailan Soldier sits in a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7, aboard the Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2022 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC 2022 provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Army Sgt. Zach Cooper pulls security as his Soldiers from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment extract teammates to safety for simulated medical care during exercise Talisman Sabre 2007 in Shoalwater Bay, Australia, June 28, 2007. The biennial exercise is designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will help improve combat readiness and interoperability.

A US Marine Corps Marine watches as citizens of Fallujah, Iraq, prepare to vote for the referendum for a constitution during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The event took place throughout Iraq. Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Soldiers from the 10th Special Operations Group check their equipment before jumping from the back of an MC-130H aircraft at a drop zone in Fla., March 1, 2011. Emerald Warrior 2011 is a U.S. Special Operations Command-sponsored, multiservice exercise designed to leverage lessons learned from Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom to provide trained and ready forces to combatant commanders.

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor with Special Training Company, Support Battalion, briefs recruits about the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 29, 2022. The recruits performed the course as a fire team to simulate how to attack an enemy during a combat environment.

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221201-N-OX430-1255SAN DIEGO (Dec. 1, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy SEALs clear out a house village while performing military operations in urban terrain with Navy SEALs during a bilateral training exercise. NSW is the nation's premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the fleet's reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders.

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron observe a ribbon cutting ceremony for new security forces facilities at RAF Lakenheath, England, Feb. 15, 2024. The new facilities will help enhance the 48th SFS contingency response capabilities. Air Force

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Shane Connor, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), treats injuries on a simulated casualty during a raid exercise in Ravlunda, Sweden, Aug. 28, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Army Sgt. Grant Arnall, tank driver, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, disassembles an M2A1 .50 Caliber Machine Gun during Gunnery Skills Test (GST) on day 4 of the Sullivan Cup Competition, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 28, 2022. GST is designed to develop and test the proficiency of Abrams and Bradley crews, and individual armor crewmen on their ability to properly use and maintain their weapon systems and execute gunnery techniques.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brian, 1st Platoon operations chief with the 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, communicates with a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, known as HIMARS, at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina, Oct. 19, 2022. Airmen and Marines trained together to carry out HIMARS rapid infiltration, or HI-RAIN, training to maximize lethality through rapid global mobility.

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U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing pack their parachutes after conducting military free-fall training during Emerald Warrior 22.1 at Eglin Range, Florida, May 4, 2022. Military free-fall training is an integral part of exercise Emerald Warrior, focusing on U.S. and partner nation relationships while emphasizing joint force interoperability.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jack Allen Coonrod, a parachute rigger with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, participates in a static-line parachute operation on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 4, 2022. 3rd ANGLICO conducted low-level static line parachute insertion operations in order to enhance the tactical and operational readiness of its Marines for exercises and real-world operations.

U.S. Marines with The Basic School demonstrate how to operate an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to train newly commissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 29, 2024. Students at TBS are trained to be a rifle platoon commander equipped with high standards of professional knowledge, technical expertise and leadership. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wendy Rojasramirez, an engineer equipment mechanic with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, sights in with her M4A1 service rifle at Military Operations in Urban Terrain Town, Eastern Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, July 19, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Army National Guard Soldiers get ready to start a 12 mile ruck march, a challenge at the National Guard Region V Best Warrior Competition, Camp Gruber Training Center, Okla., May 19, 2022. The Annual Competition brings together top-tier soldiers to challenge them on a variety of Army warrior tasks. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Reece Heck)

U.S. Army Spc. Victor Piacente, of 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Connecticut National Guard, scans his sector while his convoy stops for a break during an extended patrol in the Gardez province of Afghanistan March 16, 2007.

A formation of Soldier from the Officer Candidate School stand together before the six-mile ruck march on the track at Talladega Superspeedway, Jan. 23, 2024. This is just one of the many mental and physical challenges that test our future leaders.

Pvt. 1st Class Sheridan Lewis, a Ridgecrest, California native, an intelligence analysts with 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (3/4 ABCT) assist in setting up the terrain model for the brigade command post exercise, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, April 24, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces; execute joint, bilateral and multinational training exercises; and provides command and control for rotational and assigned units in the European theater.

Spc. Kelan Ellison, soldier with 337th Military Intelligence Battalion, navigates the terrain to find his points during the day land navigation event during the Military Intelligence Readiness Commands Best Warrior Competition, Camp Bullis, Texas, April 5, 2022. Winners in both the enlisted and noncommissioned officer category will represent the MIRC in the U.S. Army Reserve Command's Best Warrior Competition this summer.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, checks the alignment of an 81mm mortar system during a live-fire range on Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2022. Marines rehearsed combined arms tactics to maintain readiness for expeditionary operations in contested environments. 1/3 is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines as a part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jacob Hodil, center, logistical support assistant, Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, runs up a hill during a culminating event for a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) gray and green belt course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 26, 2022. MCMAP aims to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of individual Marines through combat training.

U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen practice parachute landing procedures at the Airborne Sustainment Training Area, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 14, 2022, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2. RF-A provides realistic combat training by integrating joint, coalition and multilateral forces into simulated forward operating bases. The Soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, and the Airmen are assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, both at JBER and 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida.

Col. Mark R. Stammer, commander of 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division (Advise and Assist Brigade), hands off his universal static line as he moves to parachute from a C-130 aircraft Feb. 12, 2010, at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq. Refreshing the airborne proficiency of his paratroopers is the first step toward the goal of combined U.S. - Iraqi airborne training exercises following the Iraqi national elections in early March.

060315-M-9019H-015. Base: Hit State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Air National Guard Airmen 1st Class Nicoles Walbolt and Daemion Barrera with the 161st Air Refueling Wing, prepare for takeoff during a local air refueling mission with Luke Air Force Base on Aug. 6, 2022. The 161st out of Goldwater Air National Guard Base, conducts regular air refueling missions with their regional partners at Luke Air Force Base.

A U.S. Army Soldier with the 851st Transportation Company out of Sinton, Texas, talks on a radio during a convoy training exercise on Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, August 15, 2022. The unit had to navigate roleplayers acting as local nationals and respond to a casualty followed by reacting to simulated direct contact from opposing forces as part of Combat Support Training Exercise 22-02.

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, participate in a five-day bivouac training exercise at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Nov. 8, 2022. A common military exercise, a bivouac involves establishing an improvised camp site or shelter, typically for temporary purposes.

Tech. Sgt. Miles Morissette and Master Sgt. Whitny Vallor, 418th Test and Evaluation Squadron loadmasters, review their flight plan for a High-Altitude High-Opening (HAHO) jump and cargo drop during a BLACK FLAG 22-1 training mission May 12, 2021, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Black Flag is a premier joint operational test event hosted by the 53rd Wing at Nellis AFB that validates tactics in a combat relevant environment.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathan Bullock with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division inspects a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time.

Tech. Sgt. Winston Charles Cuison, 51st Security Forces Squadron Wing Inspection Team member, calls in response teams as part of an inject during a base-wide training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 17, 2022. The scenario was used as an opportunity to practice base defense procedures and operations in the event of a hostile invasion.

Pvt. 1st Class Sheridan Lewis (background), a Ridgecrest, California native, and Spc. Dashaad Bailey, a Tampa, Florida native (foreground), both intelligence analysts with 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (3/4 ABCT) assist in setting up the terrain model for the brigade command post exercise, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, April 24, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces; execute joint, bilateral and multinational training exercises; and provides command and control for rotational and assigned units in the European theater.

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade poses for a portrait at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022 as part of Exercise Saber Junction 22.Saber Junction 22 is a multinational rotational exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with more than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and Allied and partner nations at the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas from August 29 to September 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photograph by

A US Navy SEAL sets up a security perimeter around the command post aboard the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN during a search and seizure exercise. (Exact date shot unknown). Country: Adriatic Sea

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guards 56th Striker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, prepare to board a plane at Harrisburg International Airport on Jan. 1, 2024. The Soldiers are leaving their homes and families for about a year to deploy to Africa to support U.S. Africa Command and partner forces with security objectives in the region. Maj. Gen. Mark McCormack, the commanding general of the 28th Infantry Division, Brig. Gen. Laura McHugh, the Deputy Adjutant General-Army, Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Phillips, the State Command Sergeant Major, and other officials greeted Soldiers as they boarded their planes to leave Pennsylvania.

Rio De Janeiro (Sept. 13, 2022) Members of Special Boat Team 22 train Brazilian counterparts on the steps and procedures of a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 13, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

Rio De Janeiro (Sept. 13, 2022) Members of Special Boat Team 22 train Brazilian counterparts on the steps and procedures of a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 13, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

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Service Members from the 86th Medical Squadron and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron don oxygen masks during a training mission aboard a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2022. While training, service members run through multiple scenarios to ensure they are able to respond to in-flight emergencies.

Soldiers from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division carry water cans to simulate carrying equipment or supplies in combat during the 2023 Best Mortar Competition, Fort Benning, Georgia on April 10, 2023.

Joint training exercise with Det 2. 6 Co. 3/238th AVN MEDEVAC, Cox Health and Missouri State Highway Patrol at Hercules Glade Wilderness, Bradleyville, Mo., Oct. 06, 2022. Multiple Missouri departments teamed up to practice life-saving MEDEVAC scenarios. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Rose Di Trolio.)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, prepare to depart from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 25, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers are deploying to support U.S. Central Commands Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. This is the largest deployment of NJARNG Soldiers since 2008.

060717-F-5964B-078. Base: Tall Afar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A group of Dyess Air Force Base Airmen await the load of a C-130J Super Hercules at Naval Air Station Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 28, 2022. During exercise Patriot Fury, the 317th Airlift Wing integrated with the 301st Fighter Wing, special forces and the 621st Crisis Response Team, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Rowett, 366th Civil Engineering Squadron Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning/Refrigerant Craftsman inspects cargo at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Jan. 13, 2023. LRS performed a joint inspection for each piece of cargo with the increment monitor to ensure every piece of cargo is ready for transportation in support of Raging Gunfighter 23-1.

Senior Airman Chase Montgomery, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party member, walks at Red Devil Drop Zone, Fort. Carson, Colorado, Oct. 25, 2022. The 15th ASOS trained the 13th ASOS of Carson enabling command and control for the developing innovative concept of employing precision strike teams in support of the Combined Forces Air Component Commanders priorities.

Soldiers of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team secure a helicopter landing zone after a key leader engagement with senior leaders in the Afghan National Army in Kunar Province, Afghanistan March 24th, 2019. The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedoms Sentinel.

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Eric Sawyer and US Air Force Captain Steve Sugiyama, from the 11th Wing, sit in deep concentration during the handgun portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bilal Zahran of Houston, Texas, and an infantry Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets down a combat rubber raiding craft boat integration exercise aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), in the East China Sea, Aug. 2, 2022.The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Richardson, commander, 124th Operations Group, 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho National Guard (IDNG), asks Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, director, Air National Guard, a question at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Aug. 20, 2022. Loh answered questions from all levels of the IDNG both during the all-call and while he toured the base.

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group check the filters on their M50 gas masks during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The purpose of CBRN defense training is to educate Marines and Sailors on CBRN effects, maintain proficiency in personal survivability measures, and build confidence in personal protective equipment.

U.S. reconnaissance Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force and reconnaissance Marines with the Indonesia Marine Corps, practice patrol and security operations as part of Super Garuda Shield 22 in Batam, Indonesia, July 31, 2022. Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

A Paratrooper from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, dons a parachute in preparation for a mass tactical jump on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The purpose of the training event is to maintain and improve proficiency in airborne operations and mission-essential tasks.

Staff Sgt. Crystal Cerda, a combat medic with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, sits inside a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Ambulance Kit on display as part of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Commands Capability Days event, Fort Detrick, Md., April 5, 2023. Service members from across the Department of Defenses medical development enterprise joined the USAMRDC team here to learn about the continuum of combat casualty care, from moment of injury through aerial medical evacuation, and the capabilities USAMRDC and its subordinate units are currently developing for the U.S. Joint Force. The USAMRDC Capability Days event is the culmination of months of planning between the command and teams with its subordinate units and is an opportunity for the U.S. Armys premier medical development commands - under the USAMRDC umbrella - to showcase the latest technologies under development for Americas Warfighters.

FORT HOOD, Texas - Staff Sgt. Bryan Parnes, the Squad Leader for 7th Squad, Blue Platoon, based out of Fort Polk, Louisiana, trains on dissembling and reassembling weapons for the U.S. Army Forces Command Best Squad Competition, at Fort Hood, Texas, August 14, 2022. These Soldiers represent the best the in U.S. Army Forces Command.

Members of the 509th Bomb Wing ruck during the annual police week memorial ruck march on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 16, 2022. Participants rucked four miles stopping at eight different stations to honor fallen defenders, doing various exercises at each station.

U.S. Soldiers with E company ("Evil Eye"), 1-3 Attack Battalion, 12 Combat Aviation Brigade partake in "Evil Eye Athletic Competition" held at Feb. 1, 2024, at Bismarck Kaserne, Ansbach, Germany. Army

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregg P. Olson, Director of the Marine Corps, receives a tour of Downey Rescue Training Facility (DTRF) at Naval Base Stump Neck Annex, Md., Nov. 30, 2022. During the tour, Lt. Gen. Olson spoke to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force Marines and Sailors, while receiving multiple demonstrations of the response forces capabilities in case of a crisis.

German and U.S. army soldiers work to sync their operating systems during an Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities training for Dynamic Front 2022 (DF22) at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 10, 2022. Led by 56th Artillery Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa directed, is the premiere U.S.-led NATO Allied and Partner-integrated fires exercise in the European theater focusing on fire interoperability and increasing readiness, lethality and interoperability across the human, procedural and technical domains.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Jenkins, data systems administrator with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) inspects communication equipment aboard the USS Bataan. While participating in the George H.W. Bushs Composite Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), the 26th MEU communication section established communication networks on the USS Bataan in preparation for the upcoming Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment. These realistic naval exercises provide opportunities for naval integration and opportunities to strengthen relationships across the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit, while showcasing the relevance and operational capability the ARG/MEU provides to a Fleet Commander

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, perform room clearing procedures during dry-fire training in an urban environment during exercise Intrepid Maven 22-4 in the United Arab Emirates, Sept. 20, 2022. Intrepid Maven 22.4 is a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command engagement series designed for bilateral and multilateral training engagements with partner nations and Marine Corps forces.

Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing receive a personnel deployment function brief from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. A personnel deployment function brief prepares Airmen for an upcoming deployment with representatives from base organizations to administratively assist deploying members.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shaun Mullins, assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), participates in the Sgt. Zachary Tellier workout of the day during the monthly Lions Legacy event on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 2, 2024. The Lion's Legacy series is a monthly competition designed to strengthen unit cohesion and camaraderie across SETAF-AF headquarters through team and individual physical fitness challenges. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. Army

A close up view of Air National Guard Technical Sergeant Shane Thrower (front) and STAFF Sergeant Jeff Gomez from the 136th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Fort Worth, Texas manning their position at the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) Gulfport, Mississippi during the 14th Air Expeditionary Wings Inspector General Exercise-5A (IGX-5A). Both Guardsmen wear Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (M.I.L.E.S) gear. IGX-5A is an Inspector General exercise simulating the deployment of an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) to a forward operating location, and is designed to evaluate the readiness of US Air Force personnel. Subject Operation/Series: INSPECTOR GENERAL EXERCISE-5A Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050511-F-2729L-003. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Love, team chief with the 27th Special Operations Wing Mission Sustainment Team Detachment 1, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, gives a briefing before the construction of a simulated deployment camp during exercise Emerald Warrior 22.1 in Smyrna, Tennessee, May 6, 2022. The MST establishes forward-operating bases by providing initial site security, receiving cargo and personnel, and setting up shelter.

Original Film Title: FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. English Title: FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. Film Director: CLINT EASTWOOD. Year: 2006. Stars: ADAM BEACH.

Staff Sgt. Justin Douglas, a gunnery sergeant assigned to B Battery, 3 - 29 Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Armored Brigade Combat Team, briefs trade show attendees on the capabilities of the M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer during Eurosatory 2022, June 14, in Paris, France. Articulate subject matter experts are integral in effectively communicating U.S. battlefield capabilities, building trust with our NATO allies and furthering our efforts for interoperability - the ability of our Soldiers and systems to operate effectively in conjunction with those of our partner nations. The Army is dedicated to its modernization strategy, making units more lethal, to win our nations wars and return home safely.Eurosatory is the largest international land security and defense trade show - the 2022 event boasted more than 1,800 exhibitors from more than 150 countries and admitted more than 57,000 attendees.

030312-M-3138H-701. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

041006-F-7564C-027. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sterling Hampe artillery fire direction officer, 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, communicates with fellow Marines dispersed at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii Oct. 31, 2022, in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 23-01. JPMRC 23-01 is a regional combat training center rotation that builds combat readiness and continues to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A Mission Sustainment Team Airmen stands by as leaders from Air Education and Training Command receive a tour at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Jan. 18, 2023. The MST concept supports Agile Combat Employment strategy by providing liable conditions in contingency locations operated by multi-functional Airmen from various career fields in the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group.

DF-ST-87-13372. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Smith with Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment loads a magazine for a squad live fire exercise at the 7th Army Training Commands Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, May 12, 2022. 2CR provides the 7th ATC with a lethal and agile force capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater in order toassureallies,deteradversaries, and when ordered,defendthe NATO alliance.

Soldiers of the Alaska Army National Guard transfer their luggage prior to boarding a HC-130 Combat King II for transport to Bethel, Alaska, Sept. 21, 2022. Approximately 100 members of the Alaska Organized Militia, which is comprised of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

U.S. Army Master Sgt. James Stelly, assigned to U.S. Eighth Army's Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, applies face paint during a demonstration on camouflage techniques in preparation for the culmination of the week-long Eighth Army 2022 Best Warrior and Squad Competition at Camp Casey, South Korea, May 8, 2022. The competitors are comprised from the seven Eighth Army major subordinate commands.

Staff Sergeants Michael Michaud and Robert Aten, 1st Combat Camera Squadron, practices clearing rooms during Advanced Arms Training in Orangeburg, S.C., on Dec. 2, 2009.

Cadets of 11th Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete the 12-mile foot march during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., August 13, 2022. The 12 mile foot march is the final event Cadets must complete as a graduation requirement for CST. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

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