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Army Personnel and Competitions

Images show soldiers engaged in activities and competitions, highlighting teamwork and military skills during training and readiness events.

Spc. Tanner Spahn, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 753rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, leads with his Army values in the midst of a state wide activation in response to Hurricane Ian, Sept. 28, 2022. His patriotism and service to both his country and his community has been the backbone to his service even when faced with uncertainty. My love of country comes from my love of history, said Spahn, I have learned a lot about the meaning of freedom both foreign and domestic. Thats a big reason why I decided I wanted to join the National Guard, to protect people here and make sure they are safe in moments like these when they are faced with natural disasters. Spahn is currently a member of the Florida National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) - Enhanced Response Force Package (FL-CERFP). This quick response team is capable of providing search and rescue capabilities across the state with the use of maritime and ground assets. As a hurricane is pr

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon A. Brown, administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, poses for a photo for Military Appreciation Month on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, May 13. Cpl. Brown was one of the service members during a Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii sponsored Military Appreciation Month virtual ceremony held on May 6.

Farewell for Staff Sgt. Bryant Abson

Congratulations to Tech. Sgt. Zarek Morris on being Airlifter of the Week!As NCOIC of Supply and Logistics Morris supervises logistics, accountability, and replenishment for $14.2 million equipment suite in 17 geographically separated INDOPACOM locations. He was vital in installing his units first new mission system in over 20 years and navigated international shipping for extremely sensitive equipment valued over $2million.Keep up the hard work, and congratulations again, Tech. Sgt. Morris!

Soldiers of B Troop, 108th FA participate in a general Protestant church service at Fire Base Mayhem, Camp Taji, Iraq, July 25, 2009. The chaplain is Capt. Glenvil Gregory of Newark, N.J., a native of Antiqua.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison D. Franklin, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Dec. 2, 2022. Franklin earned the distinction as the first female honor graduate from MCRD San Diego. She was recruited out of Recruiting Station Indianapolis, Ind.

SrA William Boyce, 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Instructor, poses for a photo outside of the Visitor Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 14, 2022.

Lt. Col. Alvin Bradford, 507th Medical Squadron commander, promotes to the rank of colonel during a promotion ceremony September 30, 2022, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benedict De Leon served in the Army Reserves for seven years. He now works in the client systems shop of the 167th Communications Flight. In honor of Armed Forces Day the 167th Airlift Wing Heritage and Diversity Council recognizes the diverse backgrounds of the 167th Airlift Wing Airmen and highlight their prior service.

Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Reanray Salcedo on being Airlifter of the Week!As the 374th Communications Squadron Client Systems Technician supervisor, Salcedo is responsible for supervising Client Service Center technicians who provide network and voice support for 6k users. Salcedo slashed a one-year work order backlog as well as leading the imaging process for a $3.4 million dollar tech refresh to upgrade 86% of the bases computers.Keep up the hard work, and congratulations again, Staff Sgt. Reanray Salcedo!

011201-F-3329S-025. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2001 Base: Landstuhl Army Regional Med Cntr Country: Germany (GER)

Photograph taken at Camp Ramadi, Iraq.

051201-A-9419D-029. Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Urich Garcia and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Hardy, 45th Security Forces Squadron supra coders, stand outside the 45th SFS building at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., April 25, 2022. Supra coders are Airmen and Guardians who perform duties developing, managing, and designing software for the United States Space Force.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ryan Scott, 2-10 AHB Commander, conducts his last flight as battalion commander on Fort Drum, Ny. July 15, 2022. Lt. Col. Scott was pinned his Master Aviator Wings afterwards, after completing 15 years of service and 2,000 flight hours.

041222-M-4697Y-022. Base: Jalalabad Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 12, 2022) Logistics Specialist Seaman Juan Bautista, a native of Vernon, New Jersey, poses for a photo in the supply issue room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

Fireman Jack McCraven is selected as the Honor Graduate for recruit company Echo-202 as they complete basic training at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., June 17, 2022. While the missions of the Coast Guard have evolved over the last two centuries, our commitment to being Always Ready” has remained steadfast. Semper Paratus is more than a motto. It defines our legacy as the world’s best Coast Guard.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Green, 39th Maintenance Squadron munitions systems section chief, poses for a photo at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb. 22, 2024. Green was recognized for leading the munitions section through the Defense and Economic Cooperation Agreement (DECA) inspection process, working hand in hand with the Turkish Defense Authorization office improving the 39th Air Base Wing's partnerships and ensuring 100 percent record accuracy and compliance. Air Force

Meet U.S. Air Force Airman First Class De Jesus De Jesus! He is a 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Security Forces Flight Defender at AB 101 here in Niger. A1C De Jesus, or two times as the base knows him, is a vital part of the Security Forces team. When he is not working through the night to ensure the safety of everyone in AB101, he is either planning the next big event on base or can be found making friends with everyone in the MWR. You will never be a stranger after bumping into him. He has a likable personality that everyone connects with.

051201-A-9419D-030. Base: Lansing State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030307-M-5505M-021. Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd LAR

The 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division kicks off their Week of the Warrior competition May 2, 2022 on Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. The first day consisted of an Army Combat Fitness Test, land navigation, Engagement Skills Trainer scenario engagements, and Combat Water Survival Training.

An Airman sings The Star Spangled Banner at the Air Force Ball at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, September 16, 2022. The AF Ball not only celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Air Force being established, but also the 80th anniversary of Whiteman AFB being established.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Devon Simpson, assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, prepares to engage the board panel while competing in the 2022 Best Squad Competition at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2022. The competition tests the squads proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team - ready to fight and win - while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos.

040820-M-5612C-077. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo of SPC Daniel Laracuente Cruz

Sgt. Andres Garcia, who serves as an all-source intel analyst assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps, poses for a photo Sept. 8, 2022 in Germany. Garcia served in the U.S. Marine Corps prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army.

Command Sgt. Maj Patrickson Toussaint, the top senior enlisted advisor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, visits the Pittsburgh District to talk to employees at the Monongahela River Locks and Dam 4 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30, 2023. Toussaint spent several days speaking to employees across the district to gain a better perspective of their responsibilities and roles in supporting the corps mission in the greater Pittsburgh region.

Tech. Sgt. Chananyah Stuart reminds a trainee of the procedures for entering the dining facility Sept. 26, 2014, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Stuart is extra demanding on his trainees from the very beginning because he believes it sets them up for success. Stuart is a 323rd training Squadron military training instructor.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Saintiche, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of fire prevention, stands in front of a water tanker vehicle used to resupply fire engines during an emergency fire response on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 5, 2022. The water tanker vehicle can resupply up to eight British fire engines with only a single tank.

MARGATE, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2024) Aviation Ordnance 2nd Class Nicole Lamb, attached to Navy Talent Acquisition Talent Group (NTAG) Miami, poses for a photo in front of the Armed Forces Career Center. Lamb is highlighted as recruiter in the spotlight for her performance within her first year at the command. NTAG Miami, has 38 recruiting locations throughout South Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, with the combined mission to recruit the highest caliber Sailors to meet the needs of the Fleet. Navy

Airman 1st Class Landon Gunsauls, prepares for a 5k ruck in remembrance of 9/11, September, 9, 2022, at Trophy Park on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Gunsauls wears a lanyard with the name of firefighter who gave his life in the 9/11 terror attacks, to remember him and honor his sacrifice.

Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

Portrait of a German soldier assigned to the Stabilization Force (SFOR) with an American flag tucked in his uniform during the American style, 4th of July picnic at the Ilidza Compound. Over 1500 multi-national personnel participated in the festivities. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep. 16, 2022) "The Chiefs mess is a brotherhood, something that all Sailors look up to for answers." - Chief (Select) Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) Aaron Brooks. Chief (Select) Brooks serves aboard USS Key West (SSN 722). (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Baley)

U.S. Army Spc. Passeba Kabore, assigned to the 24th Financial Management Support Unit, answers questions during the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Board on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Feb. 10, 2023. The Soldier and NCO of the Quarter board, chaired by the brigade command sergeant major with the units senior-most NCOs as voting members, tested the Soldiers military knowledge, customs and courtesies, and composure under pressure. Competition events are a test of grit and toughness, foster readiness and esprit de corps, and are a fundamental part of the brigades strategy to build lethal, cohesive teams with expert leaders.

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Assistant Secretary Veterans Employment Meet and Greet

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Juul, an avionics technician assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, poses for a photo while helping construct a temporary special access program facility at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 8, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.

Charlie and Gabbi McElyea are siblings who attend the University of Tennessee - Knoxville and are contracted Cadets with the school's Army ROTC program. The Rocky Top Battalion currently has four groups of siblings at the same school working together to become future leaders. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anika Dexter, 326th Training Squadron, poses for a photo in support of Native American Indian Heritage Month (NAIHM), Oct. 26, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. November is NAIHM. The Department of Defense (DOD) joins the Nation in recognizing the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, there are 574 federally recognized tribes. This month we celebrate American Indian and Alaska Natives who have served with great honor, dedication and distinction. They have built a legacy of courage, professionalism, and selfless service that will inspire future generations.

Serious Black soldier in uniform

Col. John B. Gilliam, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, congratulates Sgt. Eric Poindexter, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, for being the overall American winner of the Army Ten-Miler event on Sept. 25th, 2022, in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland.

Senior Airman Ebrima Minteh, structural journeyman with the 155th Civil Engineer Squadron, poses in the structures shop, Feb. 2, 2024, at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Minteh, originally from The Gambia, joined the Nebraska Air National Guard in 2021 after receiving his degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha and obtaining his five-year green card. Air National Guard

Reportage: Army Master Sgt. Cedric King shares his story of resilience and overcoming challenges after losing both legs and some arm function from an improvised explosive device blast in Afghanistan, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 13, 2015.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chin Tam, 313th Training Squadron director of operations, poses for a photo at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 24, 2022. Tam is a first-generation Chinese American and was born in Hong Kong.

U.S. Air Force Airman Jamieson Bell, a loadmaster assigned to the 15th Airlift Squadron, stationed at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, secures cargo onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 30, 2022. Airmen assigned to the 437th AW departed Joint Base Charleston to conduct off-station training in the U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibilities to hone global reach and readiness capabilities.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class, Coy Helm, 35th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection (NDI) apprentice stands for a photo during the RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2022.NDI Airmen identify and repair defects in critical areas of the aircraft equipment that may lead to catastrophic failure, loss of equipment or life.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Denise Ntow, Airey Noncommissioned Officer Academynoncommissioned officer in charge of the student registrar office, poses for a photo with herpublished books at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 2, 2024. Ntows books, "Havent IGiven Everything" and "The Caged Will Talk About the Free," were published in 2020 and 2021. Air Force

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Tory Delmonico, a platoon commander with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks with Swedish media after a training exercise near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 27, 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. Navy Operations Specialist 1st Class Denzel Tory of USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) discusses the ship's mission and support it received from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division ahead of the Pacific Dragon 2022 exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 29, 2022. Teams from NSWC Corona installed telemetry and performance assessment systems aboard the destroyer in preparation for the exercise.Five nations are participating in PACDRAGON 2022 in and around the Hawaiian Islands in August. This international maritime exercise provides a unique training opportunity to detect, track, and defend against ballistic missiles while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring safety and security on the worlds oceans. PACDRAGON 2022 is the third exercise in the series that began in 2018.

U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Lee, battalion S6 for Task Force Rough Rider of the 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion (3-142nd AHB), poses with Spc. Maxwel C. Martinez, aviation operations specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3-142nd AHB (left), following their promotion ceremony held at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on Sept. 21, 2022. 3-142nd AHB, attached to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, currently supports the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission to advise, assist, and enable partnered forces in the enduring defeat of Da'esh, the common Arabic term for IS or ISIS, within designated areas of Iraq and Syria.

CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Arkansas - An Active Guard Reserve Soldier from the 489th Engineer Battalion, North Little Rock, Arkansas, was named to Southern New Hampshire Universitys Winter 2022 Presidents List in May 2022.Staff Sgt. Cody Voye, a Moon, Pennsylvania-native, has been attending SNHU since July of 2019. He attained a Criminal Justice associate degree from SNHU, achieving highest honors with a grade point average of 3.981 in May 2021, and is currently majoring in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism to attain his bachelors degree. He completed four classes between January and April, earning 12 credit hours,and achieved a 4.0 GPA in those classes. In addition to attending college fulltime,Voye also serves full-time as the 489th ENG BN assistant plans noncommissioned officer and as the interim operations noncommissioned officer in charge.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, renders a salute during Agile Combat Employment training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 28, 2022. ACE is a key operating concept for how Pacific Air Forces will fight in a modern, contested environment.

Staff Sgt. Jon Paul Fitzgerald, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron independent duty medicaltechnician, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 10, 2022. As an enlistedhealthcare provider, Fitzgerald can prescribe medications, order labs and perform treatments forpatients.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyrone V. Travers, an aircraft maintenance material readiness list manager, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 reinforced, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, poses for a photo with his sister before leaving American Samoa on a Transpacific movement Sept. 16, 2022. Travers, an American Samoa native, was afforded the opportunity to see his family for the first time in six years.

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Ethan Matulich poses for a photo during the National Night Out event at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Nimitz Park Aug. 22, 2022. National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie and takes place across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Seth Doran, an aircraft communications and navigation systems technician with Air Traffic Control, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, stands in front of the Air Traffic Control Facility on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 4, 2024. Doran is December 2023's MCAS New River Go-Getter of the Month and nominee for the 2023 Aviation Technician of the Year.

Airmen and Guardians from U.S. Space Force's Space Oparations Command pose for portraits at Headquarters SpOC, on Peterson Space Force Base, CO. SpOC generates, presents, and sustains combat-ready intelligence, cyber, space and combat support forces and serves as the USSF Service Component to U.S. Space Command.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Connor Jette, a boatswain's mate assigned to Coast Guard Station Destin, stands for a photo in Destin, Florida on June 22, 2022. Jette participated in the Coast Guard District Eight Heartland's Operation Dry Water 2022 social media campaign.

220908-N-GK686-1023 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Sep. 8, 2022) Yeoman 2nd Class Tyree Pierre, from Manassas, Virginia, sits as his desk as he poses for a photo as the In the Spotlight for the base paper The Signature on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sep. 8, 2022. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Senior Master Sgt. Perla Tapia, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron First Sergeant, dawns a Mexican flag over her shoulder Oct. 16, 2022 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Tapia was born in Mexico and was undocumented. In search of a better life, she enlisted into the Air Force Reserve and became a naturalized citizen in 2011. National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to commemorate the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States of Americas history and culture.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paris E. Mintz, outgoing command senior enlisted leader of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, poses for a photo with his family during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Mintz to Sgt. Maj. Christopher D. Battle. MAG-14 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Thomas Harvey, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the services team with the 36th Contracting Squadron, signs the Linebacker of the Week jersey after receiving the award at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 15, 2022. The Team Andersen Linebacker of the Week recognizes outstanding enlisted, officer, civilian and total force personnel who have had an impact on achieving Team Andersens Mission, Vision and Priorities.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Riba, a legal services specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, completes an administrative task at the computer, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 19, 2022. Since enlisting in 2018, Riba has been determined to become the best version of himself through discipline, hard work, and dedication.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Tomoya Shiki, Ground Component Command defense & guard section, participates in Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 7, 2022. Shikis mission in the JASDF is conducting various kinds of coordination among regional armies.

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