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Armored Personnel and Training Exercises

Photos of armored vehicles and soldiers during training exercises, illustrating military preparedness and international cooperation.

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Citizens and Polish soldiers take a ride on a Polish tank at a military picnic and static display at Kalisz, Poland, June 19, 2022. Soldiers of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, attended a military picnic and static display to form ties with the local community and create bonds with the people of Poland.
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An amphibious assault vehicle with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, submerges into the boat basin on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 24, to load onto USS Dubuque. This training is part of Exercise Iron Fist, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance interoperability and build amphibious capabilities.
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team respond to a report of a suspicious package during a training exercise June 20. The 35th Fighter Wing is engaged in a week-long exercise, simulating a variety of scenarios in a combat environment.
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990626-M-5696S-002. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit
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U.S. Soldiers and NATO allies complete a historic wet-gap crossing operation as part of Defender Europe 22 held at Nowogród, Poland, May 19, 2022. Defender Europe 2022 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.
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US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Todd Swartz, Pararescueman, and SSGT Jeremy Krumenauer, Life Support, 33rd Rescue Squadron, travel aboard an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), enroute to begin a search and rescue exercise (SAR), at Korat Air Base (AB), Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER 2002. Cope Tiger is an annual multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region that promotes closer relation and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skill and practice interoperability with US Forces. Base: Korat Air Base Country: Thailand (THA)
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Soldiers with the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 457th Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Company conducted familiarization training with the remote weapons system on their newly fielded Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (NBC-RVs) at Fort McCoy, Wis., Feb. 16. The 457th fielded the NBC-RVs in late 2015, and the familiarization training was part of a 10-week training course to certify the Soldiers on the new vehicles. Wisconsin National Guard
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Detail of an old tank. Detail of an old tank.
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Slovenian troops operate an M-84 main battle tank during Exercise Allied Spirit 22 at the U.S. Army's Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 25. The exercise comprises over 5000 Soldiers from 15 nations and is designed to enable integration of the U.S. military and its allies in a competitive combat training environment. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Alun Thomas, 201st Theater Public Affairs Support Element)
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Soldiers with the 412th Engineer Vertical Construction Company of Scranton, Penn., work on a troop project July 26, 2022, to build office buildings at Logistical Support Area Liberty on North Post at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 412th was among many Army engineer units to work on the troop project in 2022 at Fort McCoy. Fort McCoy Troop Projects Coordinator Larry Morrow said having troop projects completed helps engineer units get the training they need and in turn the installation receives base and quality of life improvements through the completion of the projects.
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DA-SC-86-09011. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas drives an M-113 armored carrier as part of emergency egress training. With him is (left) Capt. George Hoggard, a training officer with SGS Fire Services, and other crew members Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialist Paul Richards (seen behind Thomas, at right). The M-113, in the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, could be used to transport the crew to a nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
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Sgt. Colby J. Kuberski, left, and Staff Sgt. Steven D. Shives, right, assigned to the "Panther Battalion," 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conducts training in preparation for the upcoming 5th Sullivan Cup at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 12, 2022. The Sullivan Cup is a biennial competition which brings tank crews together at Fort Benning to test individual and crew-level proficiencies in a variety of physical and mental challenges to determine the best tank crew across the Army and across the world.
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The Oberlausitz military training area opened its Tor tor to thousands of visitors for the Open Day at the Oberlausitz military training area to give them an insight behind the scenes of the Bundeswehr in Saxony. The soldiers present a variety of large and small equipment and impressively demonstrate what they are capable of. Armoured recovery vehicle and tank engine, open day at the Oberlausitz military training area, Weißkeißel, Saxony, Germany, Europe
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Cadets use an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) to simulate an armored personnel carrier while participating in a combat training exercise during the 4th Army ROTC Region "Camp Adventure" Advanced Camp '87. Subject Operation/Series: ADVANCED CAMP '87 Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Soldiers with the N.J. Army National Guard teamed up with Soldiers from the U.S. Army Security Force Assistance Brigade to advise and prepare the Albanian Armed Forces for a critical NATO Validation Exercise which took place in Bize, Tirana, Albania on September 15, 2022. The New Jersey National Guard continues an over 20-year state partnership with Albania, while the SFAB Soldiers have been in country since April, embedded with the Albanian Light Infantry Battalion Group.
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A V-100 Commando armored vehicle patrols a roadway in an effort to strengthen base security following the outbreak of Operation Desert Storm hostilities between the Allied Forces and Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines on board a USMC AAV7A1 Amphibian Assault Vehicle search the areas around the Chalmette Bridge in New Orleans for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The USMC Marines of 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, along with 1ST Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, are conducting search and rescue (SAR) missions throughout the New Orleans area in support of Joint Task Force Katrina. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0605738 or search 050910M5901F002). Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Local contractors assist with a vehicle offload in preparation for KAMANDAG 6 at the Port of Subic Bay, Philippines, Sept. 28, 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.
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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 11, 2022) Republic of Korea Marines, attached to 1st Assault Amphibian Vehicle Battalion, 1st Marine Division launch amphibious assault vehicles during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 11. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC 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 world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
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U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, get an M1A2 Abrams Tank across the river on the ribbon bridge during a wet gap crossing during Defender Europe 2022 at Dęblin, Poland, May 12, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.
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1978 - A ribbon bridge is assembled by members of the 1457th Engineering Battalion during Reforger training exercises at the 7th Army Training Command.
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A convoy from the 554th Civil Engineering Squadron is traveling to Camp Stallion. The unit is participating in a joint Red Horse Team mobility training exercise. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 497th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 92nd Engineer Battalion, begin to deconstruct a bridge using M30 Bridge Erection Boats after a Wet Gap Crossing exercise on Fort Stewart, Georgia Sept. 22, 2022. The BEBs use ropes to capture the bays and maneuver the bays.
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960829-M-4424H-006. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland, keep watch on targets during a joint combat live fire of the Gepard Air Defense System February 2, 2021 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland.
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MALAYSIA (June 21, 2013) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) use amphibious assault vehicles, smoke flares and explosives for an amphibious assault off the coast of Malaysia during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timore-Leste.
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On the Princess Irenekamp (1963-2006) the Armor Infantry Row Training Center (Piroc) was once established. Princess Irenekamp, Strijpsebaan 11, Veldhoven
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Reserve Soldiers from the greater Chicago area drive M1165A1 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) on an off-road driving course to gain practice on the HMMWV in various rough terrain conditions at the Joliet Training Area, Ill., May 14. The course was taught by driving instructors from the 416th Theater Engineer Command, headquartered in Darien, Ill. Approximately 30 Soldiers participated in the driver training, which spans across a five-day training schedule.
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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team maneuver toward an objective during a combined arms blank fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 21, 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.
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BOSTON - Marines of 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, storm Carson beach at Joe Moakley Park, Boston as part an amphibious assault vehicle demonstration during Marine Week Boston, May 8, 2010. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people.
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A convoy consisting of M2A1s (Bradley Fighting Vehicle), M1A1s (Abrams Main Battle Tank), and M113s (Armored Personnel Carrier) heads toward the Twin Bridges training area in the Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 1998. The vehicles come from the Task Force, 1ST Battalion, 23rd Infantry Division out of Fort Lewis, Wash. Upon arriving at the Twin Bridges training area, TF 123 will conduct an assault on two Infantry companies from a Republic of Korea armored brigade as part of Foal Eagle '98, a combined exercise involving the Republic of Korea Army and the United States Armed Forces. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Tongduchon Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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1989 - General Edwin H. Burba Jr., left, and General Colin L. Powell prepare to inspect the troops during the change of command ceremony in which Burba assumes the position of commander in chief, U.S. Army Forces Command, from Powell.
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Oklahoma National Guard, 146th ASOS, Oklahoma Air National Guard, Tornado, Moore, OK
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Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Katrina Overview - 26-HK-366-9. Hurricane Katrina