Armored Vehicles in Action

Images of modern armored vehicles like the Bradley and Paladin in operational settings, highlighting military readiness and exercises across different terrains.

Baqubah, Iraq - M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle

Baqubah, Iraq - M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle

A U.S. Army M109 Paladin howitzer assigned to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, makes their way to the artillery range of Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia, July 23, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

The Idaho Army National Guards Mortar Platoon, HHC, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion sharpen their skills preparing for deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

Soldiers assigned to the "Hound Battalion," 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, operate the newly modernized M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April, 12 2022. The "Spartan Brigade," 2nd ABCT, 3rd ID, is the tip of the spear on the Marne Division's glide path to become of the modern Army division in 2023.

A Polish armored personnel carrier moves to its fighting position during the multinational field training exercise as part of Defender Europe 2022, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 15, 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.

U.S. Army M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles assigned to "Chaos" Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, get in line prior to conducting a gunnery table VI at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, July 27, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward-deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 10th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division maneuver M1A2 Abrams as part of Combined Resolve 17 in the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 2, 2022. Combined Resolve is a U.S. Army exercise consisting of 5,600 service members, Allies and partners from more than 10 countries, and is designed to assess units' abilities to conduct combat operations effectively in a multi-domain battlespace.

Tank is driving through the range Powerful heavy fighting vehicle tank rides through the range during training Copyright: xZoonar.com/VladimirxBlinovx 21363080

A close up view of 105 MM tank transporters at the Port au Prince airport. This is part of the artillery confiscated by the U.S. from the Haitian Army during Operation Uphold Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Port Au Prince Country: Haiti (HTI)

The Idaho Army National Guards 148th Field Artillery Regiment during live fire field operations on the Orchard Combat Training Center.The 1-148th Field Artillery Regiment provides field artillery support to the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team. Headquartered in Pocatello units are located in the Eastern Idaho communities of Blackfoot, Burley, Preston, Pocatello, Rexburg and St. Anthony.

DA-SC-85-11322. Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) members with Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), guide their Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV7A1) on a Malaysian beach. Country: Malaysia (MYS)

An AAVP-7A1 assault amphibian vehicle moves across the desert during an exercise at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center. Base: Twentynine Palms State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle of the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) arrives at an encampment during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Leopard 2 tanks assigned to the Royal Danish Army advance onto the field during a multinational live-fire exercise at Mielno Range, Poland, May 27, 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.

U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, test fire their Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the first time since arriving in Poland. Bore-sighting and zeroing these weapon systems adds to the lethality and combat readiness of the brigade.

030330-M-4779G-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Pandur II 8x8 der tschechischen Armee, aufgenommen im Rahmen einer Uebung der Bundeswehr mit Streitkraeften aus Norwegen und der Tschechischen Republik bei der Uebung Wettiner Schwert im Rahmen der Quadriga 2024 in der Uebungsstadt Schnoeggersburg, 08.04.2024. Schnoeggersburg Deutschland *** Pandur II 8x8 of the Czech Army, taken during an exercise of the German Armed Forces with armed forces from Norway and the Czech Republic during the Wettiner Schwert exercise as part of the Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 08 04 2024 Schnoeggersburg Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerxphotothek.dex

020325-N-5148Y-052. Subject Operation/Series: RSOI/FE 02 Base: Twin Bridges Training Ground Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC

DA-SC-87-03703. Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Polish Leopard 2A tank maneuvers past a U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams tank to execute a counter-attack during a Defender Europe 22 multinational live fire training, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 17, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multi-national 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.

An M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle fires its M-242 25mm main gun while maneuvering in the desert during the capabilities exercise portion of Exercise Shadow Hawk '87, a phase of Exercise Bright Star '87. The exercise will evaluate procedures used to deploy U.S. tactical and logistical forces. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK '87BRIGHT STAR '87 Base: Amman Country: Jordan (JOR)

The Idaho Army National Guards 148th Field Artillery Regiment during live fire field operations on the Orchard Combat Training Center.The 1-148th Field Artillery Regiment provides field artillery support to the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team. Headquartered in Pocatello units are located in the Eastern Idaho communities of Blackfoot, Burley, Preston, Pocatello, Rexburg and St. Anthony.

U.S. soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment (Battleking) 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, walk next to Carrier Ammo Tracked vehicle on the way to their assigned positions during Exercise Dynamic Front 24 at Polatlı Training Area, Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2024. Exercise Dynamic Front 24 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-directed, 56th Artillery Command-led fires-centric exercise in Germany and Türkiye. Artillery Soldiers train in a joint-combined environment, focusing on fire interoperability, command, and control between multinational units and using Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities protocol systems. Army Reserve

German soldiers assigned to the 93 Armored Demonstration Battalion, 9th Panzerlehr Brigade, 1st Panzer Division, drive a Leopard 2A6 tank onto the range during a combined arms live fire exercise in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, April 3, 2023. The 4th Infantry Divisions mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe.

US Army personnel aboard an M-48A5 main battle tank during the joint South Korea/US Exercise Team Spirit '84. One of the soldiers mans a .50-caliber machine gun on the tank turret. Subject Operation/Series: Team Spirit '84 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

970620-N-9315S-006. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

On the morning of May 17, 2022, the 148th Field Artillery Regiment made last checks of equipment and vehicles for field exercises and moved out of the MATES compound. The 1-148th Field Artillery Regiment provides field artillery support to the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team. Headquartered in Pocatello units are located in the Eastern Idaho communities of Blackfoot, Burley, Preston, Pocatello, Rexburg and St. Anthony.

040322-F-4441R-014. Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-87-04695. Subject Operation/Series: ORIENT SHIELD '85 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN)

A M1A1 Abrams tank breaches a berm in the desert during maneuvers outside the Tactical Assembly Area Liberty.EXACT DATE SHOT UNKNOWN. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Udayri Range Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Kunduz, Afghanistan - Old Russian BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle.

041030-F-2034C-033. Base: Forward Operating Base Mackenzie State: Samarra Country: Iraq (IRQ)

On the morning of May 17, 2022, the 148th Field Artillery Regiment made last checks of equipment and vehicles for field exercises and moved out of the MATES compound. The 1-148th Field Artillery Regiment provides field artillery support to the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team. Headquartered in Pocatello units are located in the Eastern Idaho communities of Blackfoot, Burley, Preston, Pocatello, Rexburg and St. Anthony.

A left front view of an M-110 203mm self-propelled howitzer during a training exercise. Country: Unknown

U.S. Army Pfc. Ryan Meehan, an infantryman assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), prepares to notionally fire a tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile at notional opposing forces during a field training exercise as part of exercise Brave Warrior 2022 at Hungarian Defense Forces Central Training Area, Bakony, Hungary, Sept. 24, 2022. Brave Warrior is an annual multinational training event held in Hungary to increase interoperability and readiness between Allied and partner nations.

Pandur II 8x8 of the Czech Army, taken during an exercise of the German Armed Forces with forces from Norway and the Czech Republic during the 'Wettiner Schwert' exercise as part of Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 8 April 2024

Members of C Battery, 23rd Field Artillery, 2nd Battalion from Kirchgon, Germany, conduct Section Evacuation Drills with their M-109 155 mm self-propelled Howitzer at Camp Vicaissan, Bosnia-Herzegovina during Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Camp Vicaissan Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

Showtime! A tank crew of the 1-68th Armor Bn maneuvers its M1A1 Abrams up to the firing line at Fort Carson's Multi Purpose Range Complex. The range has both moving and stationary targets and gives the crew a chance to hone their skills as a unit. Base: Fort Carson State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, Bull Battery, 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), maneuvers a M109A7 Paladin howitzer into position during a live fire exercise at Toruń, Poland, Jan. 17, 2023. The 1 ID is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, Bull Battery, 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), maneuvers a M109A7 Paladin howitzer into position during a live fire exercise at Toruń, Poland, Jan. 17, 2023. The 1 ID is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

Tanks in Latvia. International Military Training Saber Strike 2017", Adazi, Latvia, from 3 to 15 June 2017. US Army Europe-led annual International military�exercise Saber Strike Field Training Exercise�in Latvia.

Soldiers from the Royal Saudi Land Forces, conduct armored assault movements with their M1 Abrams tank during Exercise Eager Lion in Jordan, Sept. 11, 2022. Eager Lion 22 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations.

U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, test fire their Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the first time since arriving in Poland. Bore-sighting and zeroing these weapon systems adds to the lethality and combat readiness of the brigade.

US Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle

A Self-Propelled Loader Launcher (SPLL) is driven into firing position by members of the 3rd Bn., 6th Field Arty., 1ST Inf. Div. Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030401-M-4419R-012. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment engages opposing forces with a vehicle mounted M240B at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany as part of Exercise Saber Junction 22, Sept. 13, 2022.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

030319-M-4419R-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Bear Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

The earth shakes as an M109A6 Paladin fires a gas propelled 155mm Howitzer round through the enormous canon, the biggest of Battle Kings arsenal as 1-9 Field Artillery, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conducts their gun calibration at Destiny Range in Mosul, Iraq, Apr. 23.

FORT IRWIN, Calif. - A U.S. Army Soldier from 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment spots enemy forces from the top of an Opposing Force Surrogate Vehicle during a demonstration of military capabilities Sept. 2, 2022, in Razish, National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. U.S. Army Soldiers from 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment demonstrated combat operations including react to contact, military operations in urban terrain (MOUT,) and medical treatment and evacuation skills for visiting members of the public during a tour of the National Training Center.

040416-M-8316T-003. Base: Marine Corps Base, Hawaii State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment (Battleking) 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, drive to the range in a Carrier Ammo Tracked vehicle to prepare for live-fire drills on the final day of Exercise Dynamic Front 24 at Polatlı Training Area, Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2024. Exercise Dynamic Front 24 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-directed, 56th Artillery Command-led fires-centric exercise in Germany and Türkiye. Artillery Soldiers train in a joint-combined environment, focusing on fire interoperability, command and control between multinational units, and using Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities protocol systems. Army Reserve

Leopard 2A6 main battle tank during a demonstration at the Julius Leber barracks, Berlin, 13 July 2019

Members of the 9th Chemical Company, 9th Infantry Division, wash down an M60 tank during a test of the XM-17 "SANATOR" light weight decontamination system at the Yakima Firing Center. Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Belgium Armed Forces soldiers fire Enhanced Forward Presence vehicles during a dynamic display during Exercise Iron Wolf 22 at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 25, 2022. Belgium proudly works alongside 1st Infantry Division, NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

Merkava Mark 4 main battle tank live fire.

Guam Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team engage Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, 29th IBCT out of Arizona as opposing forces (OPFOR) in a makeshift BTR-90 armored personnel carriers during Exportable Combat Training Capability program at Camp Roberts, California, July 18, 2022. The air assault lane consisted of two platoons engaging OPFOR once on a platoon level and again on a company level.

US Army personnel self-propelled howitzer in a river bed during the joint South Korea/US Exercise Team Spirit '84. Subject Operation/Series: Team Spirit '84 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A left front view of an Iraqi AML-90- light armored car that was captured during Operation Desert Storm. Inverted "V" markings like those used on coalition vehicles have been placed on the vehicle's hull and turret. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

May 7, 2012 - A Royal Jordanian Land Force Challenger 1 tank fires on a target during bilateral tank training with the U.S. Marine Corps 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of Eager Lion 2012 in Petra, Jordan.

Nexter Titus (Tactical Infantry Transport and Utility System), photographed as part of a Bundeswehr exercise with forces from Norway and the Czech Republic during the 'Wettiner Schwert' exercise as part of Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 8 April 2024

030213-M-5150A-018. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ta Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Ares Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (3-4 ABCT) maneuvers an M1A2 Abrams tank towards the fighting objective during Exercise Iron Wolf 22 at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 23, 2022. The 3-4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

More than 600 Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers, joined by Soldiers from the Montana, Oregon, Ohio and South Carolina Army National Guards, have been training in Fort Bliss, Texas, since mobilizing from Gowen Field in early August. The task force, Task Force Rattler, will deploy to Southwest Asia later this month in support of Operation Spartan Shield, where they will rotate out with 250 Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard as well as Soldiers from the Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Florida Army National Guards. Each rotation is approximately 12 months. Soldiers from the 118th Infantry Regiment from South Carolina National Guard and the 285th Medical Company from the Ohio National Guard are also part of Task Force Rattler, which provide the task force the ability to execute combined arms maneuvers. The intense training at Fort Bliss consisted of long hours with day and night combined arms maneuver missions with the Idaho Army National Guard shooting 120mm mortar rounds from M113 A

DM-ST-89-07639. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hat Yao, Thailand, February 4, 2010 - Korean amphibious assault vehicles move across the beach during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2010. Cobra Gold is a joint and coalition multinational exercise hosted annually by the Kingdom of Thailand.

Side view of a M1A1 tank on display at landing zone Bluebird. Subject Operation/Series: CAPEX 92 Country: Unknown

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division maneuver an M2 Bradley over terrain during Decisive Action Rotation 22-09 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 14th, 2022

Crew members stand by in their LAV-25 light assault vehicles during an exercise at the Marines Corps Air-Ground Combat Center. Base: Twentynine Palms State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles maneuver in the desert during the capabilities exercise portion of exercise SHADOW HAWK '87, a phase of exercise BRIGHT STAR '87. The exercise will evaluate procedures used to deploy U.S. tactical and logistical forces. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK '87BRIGHT STAR '87 Base: Amman Country: Jordan (JOR)

010724-M-6537L-037. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV

A rear view of the M3 Bradley fighting vehicle to be used by the 3rd Squadron, 1ST Cav., 5th Infantry Division (Mech.). Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A front view of the XM-1 Abrams tank, which will replace the M-60 series, during demonstration on the test range. Base: Fort Knox State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GREYWOLF Troopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conduct their gunnery table V certifications, Dec. 3, 2022. This training strengthens the partnership with NATO allies and improves the brigade's readiness.

041016-F-2034C-008. Base: Fob Mackenzie State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Australia, Canberra, Australian War Memorial Museum, WW2-era British Centurion tank

DA-ST-88-06978. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Amman Country: Jordan (JOR)

Old Israeli Magach tank near the military base in the desert

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Stackhouse, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, talks through the radio before a live dress rehearsal for an upcoming exercise at Bucierz Range, Poland, April 23, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division 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.

DA-ST-86-09460. Country: Unknown

030527-A-XXXXX-2297. Country: Iraq (IRQ)

041117-F-2034C-016. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ad Dwr Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Braden Mcintire, a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) crewman, stages an LAV on the flight deck of USS New Orleans (LPD 18) for offload in preparation for KAMANDAG 6, 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.

Pandur II 8x8 of the Czech Army, taken during an exercise of the German Armed Forces with forces from Norway and the Czech Republic during the 'Wettiner Schwert' exercise as part of Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 8 April 2024

CV9030 of the Norwegian Telemark Battalion, photographed as part of a Bundeswehr exercise with armed forces from Norway and the Czech Republic during the 'Wettiner Schwert' exercise as part of Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 8 April 2024

Leopard 2 A4 of the Norwegian Telemark Battalion, photographed as part of a Bundeswehr exercise with forces from Norway and the Czech Republic during the 'Wettiner Schwert' exercise as part of Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 8 April 2024

3rd Armored Brigade Combat team, 1st Cavalry Division, ready their vehicles for inspection during Motorpool Monday. Motorpool Monday is conducted weekly to ensure all vehicles are working efficiently.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, board an M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicle during a live-fire exercise as part of Defender Europe at Oberlausitz Training Area, Germany, May 19, 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.

Staff Sergeant Kai Pena, a Multi Launch Rocket System team leader with 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, looks out of his crew command hatch during a fire mission drill on April 4, 2022.

Soldiers from the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment participated in a week long field training exercise at the Douthit Gunnery Complex and Digital Multi-Purpose Range Complex (DMPRC) at Fort Riley, Kansas. The importance of this training exercise to certify gunnery crews in the gunnery table VI Qualifications.

One of four M1A1 Main Battle Tanks with Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Camp Pendleton, California, moves away from it's target, practicing defensive movements on range 2 of Al Hambra training area in the United Arab Emirates in support of exercise Iron Magic 2000. Subject Operation/Series: IRON MAGIC 2000 Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE)

Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, drive M109A6 Paladins, M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicles, and M572 Armored Mortar Carriers from the Army Prepositioned Stock (APS) area to their cantonment area May 10, in Pabrade, Lithuania. The Soldiers are deployed to Lithuania in support of Defender Europe 22 and NATO exercise Flaming Thunder.

Armored vehicle of the Czech Army, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division, 1st Tank Battalion, Delta Company, navigates the terrain of Helmand province, Afghanistan in a M1A1 Abrams Tank while on a convoy escorted by 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) (1st MLG (FWD)), Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB-8) (not shown)on February 1, 2011. 1st MLG (FWD), CLB-8, provided security and maintenance while in route to forward operating base Edinburgh.

A US Marine Corps (USMC), 5th Marine Regiment, M9 Armored Combat Earth Mover (ACE), with an equipment trailer attached, travels across the desert in Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. (Substandard image). Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

An M1 Abrams assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, charges through a smoke barrier during a breach operation as part of the Joint Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at the Nowa Deba Training Area, Poland on January 29, 2024. In addition to enhancing military capabilities, this joint exercise underscored the commitment of NATO member nations to collective defense and the preservation of regional stability.

An M-1A1 Abrams main battle tank of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment moves through the sand as it heads to a refueling area during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Guam Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) engage Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, 29th IBCT out of Arizona as opposing forces (OPFOR) in two makeshift BTR-90 carriers during Exportable Combat Training Capability program at Camp Roberts, California, July 18, 2022. The air assault lane consisted of two platoons engaging OPFOR once on a platoon level and again on a company level.

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