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Images depicting military personnel interacting with local civilians in Afghanistan and Iraq, showcasing various moods and settings.

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000322-F-4406B-505. Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RESPONSE Base: Polama Canico State: Maupto Country: Mozambique (MOZ)
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041117-F-2034C-026. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Samarra Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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Rwandan refugees walk near a C-141 Starlifter cargo aircraft from the 452nd Avionics Maintenance Wing (AMW) Air Force Reserve (AFRES), March AFB, Calif., during Support Hope. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Goma Country: Zaire (ZAR)
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Alaska Air National Guard Senior Airman Emily Batchelor, a public affairs specialist with the 176th Wing from Eagle River, explains how service members from Joint Task Force - Bethel are going to repair a damaged porched as part of Operation Merbok Response in Toksook Bay, Alaska, Sept. 24, 2022. More than 130 members of the Alaska Organized Militia, which includes members 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 1st Lt. Balinda O'Neal)
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Poll photo collection. Middle East: Jordan 1953. Royal bodyguard in Dromedaris. January 1, 1953. Jordan
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040816-M-0036Y-033. Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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Mujeheddin soldier near Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia
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NAWA, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Local Afghans gather around a mine resistant ambush protected all terrain vehicle in Nawa, Afghanistan, to receive gifts for the Muslim Holiday of Id al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, Nov. 17, 2010.
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031110-F-1798W-009. Base: Kirkuk Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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A C-141 Starlifter cargo aircraft from the 452nd Avionics Maintenance Wing (AMW) Air Force Reserve (AFRES), March AFB, Calif, flew in relief goods. Their mission is to assist refugees who entered Zaire in massive surge to flee the civil war in Rwanda. Subject Operation/Series: Support Hope Base: Goma Country: Zaire (ZAR)
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011027-F-7203T-003. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY)
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030404-M-6538A-032. Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines
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AZ-ZABADANIM, Al-Zabadani, City in the district of the same name, Syria, around 1895, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century template, Record Date Not Stated 1f-4795408
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070527-A-1906W-004. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Area Office Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USACE
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Mexico's southern border has recently been plagued by extremely violent crime from Mara Salvatrucha gang members, fleeing anti-gang crachdowns in El Salvador and Honduras.
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070315-M-0460B-014. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ferris State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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040731-F-1351B-012. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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A U.S. Army military police plays a quick game of foosball with the local residents in Sab al Bor, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2007.
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Two soldiers pointing their weapons at a muslim warrior forcing him to lie down.
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050117-F-4884R-029. Base: Lho Kuret Country: Indonesia (IDN)
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Soldiers in traditional dress, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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AGADEZ, Niger - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erik Akerblom, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion Team Leader of Team 5, speaks to Agalher Awakass, Chief of Azel Sabon Gari, during a village visit in Agadez, Niger, Sept. 22, 2022. During the visit, the U.S. and members of Niger Armed Forces - Affair Civil Militaire (FAN ACM) donated school supplies to children and gathered feedback on how Air Base 201s Bazaar was for the village representatives that attended.
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An armed soldier watching activity of Erta Ale volcano crater at dawn. Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa. November 2014. November 2014.
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U.S. Army Soldiers from Charlie Troop, 4th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division question a woman about a detainee with the assistance of an interpreter during a patrol in Amiriyah, Iraq, April 4, 2008.
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US Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class James Brown (right) applies topical ointment to the arm of a Somali infant. The baby's mother is holding the infant. This is part of a medical civic action program conducted in the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia, by medical personnel from the Marine Expeditionary Unit, Service Support Group 15, Camp Pendleton, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)
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040324-M-5753Q-022. Base: Rawah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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DF-ST-88-03811. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Base: Ilanga Country: Honduras (HND)
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Paramotor landing at the center of Palmyra Syria
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051014-A-1327A-147. Base: Islamabad Country: Pakistan (PAK) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST
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Swearing-in ceremony of volunteers after a three-week military training, in the grounds of the National Guard of Ukraine at Nova Petrivsk, north of Kiev, Ukraine, Europe
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Black soldier carrying gun in open field
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Men from the Albert Schweitzer Hospital unload medical supplies and equipment from a truck at the hospital's warehouse. The supplies were airlifted from the United States by the 357th Tactical Airlift Squadron. Base: Saint Marc Country: Haiti (HTI)
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070324-M-6412C-008. Complete Scene Caption: An Iraqi woman makes bread using her mud stove while U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines search the area for signs of Anti Iraqi Force activity during Operation Zaidon II on March 23, 2007. Task Force 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines is conducting Operation Zaidon II in Zaidon, Iraq to clear the city of Anti Iraqi Forces and deny them further use of the area in the future. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Samuel D. Corum) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: ZAIDON Base: Zaidon State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-6
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A member of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute demonstration team takes a break from repacking his parachute to talk with a spectator at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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030514-M-5882G-057. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Hillah Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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Army desert training at Fort Irwin
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE CAFERETTA, NIMRUZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Afghan men speak with each other before the official start of a shura here Jan. 9. Third Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment recently blended the old with the new when they hosted a large shura Jan. 9, where tribal elders from the city of Delaram, surrounding villages including those from towns situated in the nearby provinces of Farah and Helmand came to talk with one another about local concerns and hear from the local government.
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GEN. Ronald R. Fogelman, commander-in-chief of United States Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command (AMC) tours through the Joint Task Force facility at Moi International Airport in Kenya, Operation Provide Relief. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE RELIEF Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN)
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020820-A-5452G-198. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Oruan District Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
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A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit passes out candy to children during a Trunk or Treat event hosted by the 26th MEU at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. The event allowed families and children to wear costumes and collect candy in a safe environment.
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ICI students clear ground at Iyi Enu. A group of men identified as 'ICI students' clear overgrown land next to the Iyi Enu Church of Nigeria Hospital, a victim of raids carried out during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-70). Iyi Enu, Nigeria, circa 1970. Iyi Enu, Anambra, Nigeria, Western Africa, Africa.
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041230-N-9563N-001. Base: Naval Support Activity, Bahrain State: Al Manamah Country: Bahrain (BHR)
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050918-A-7347D-042. Base: Moraqkhja Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: Europe
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041208-F-5276B-072. Base: Taji Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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Ottoman archer riding and shooting on horseback
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050620-A-6108G-635. Base: Erbil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACoE
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020602-F-2902B-013. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
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Afghan Guard Holding AK-47
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040510-A-9930K-030. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Herat Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
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MOAMBA, Mozambique (3 AUGUST 2010) A Mozambican youth performs a war dance to help celebrate the military ceremony that marked the start of Exercise SHARED ACCORD 2010 here, Aug. 3.SHARED ACCORD is an annual, scheduled, bi-lateral field training exercise aimed at conducting small unit infantry and staff training with partner nations for the purpose of peace and stability operations. This year’s SA is being held in Mozambique. The exercise is scheduled to conclude on Aug. 13. All U.S. forces will return to their home bases in Europe and the U.S. at the end of the exercise.
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030419-M-5607A-020. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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B. Munkherdene guides a young archer as he draws a bow during a Naadam festival held before the last day of field training exercises for Gobi Wolf 2022 in Bayankhongor, Mongolia, Sept. 9. Gobi Wolf is a multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement between military components of the government of Mongolia and U.S. Army Pacific. Participating countries also include Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)
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On the morning of 25 September 1996, Chambon School in Gallette Chambon, Haiti, held its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The school was rebuilt by US Army soldiers from Alpha Company, 864th Engineer Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, during Operation FAIRWINDS. Two of the school's children raise the Haitian Flag during the ceremony. Subject Operation/Series: FAIRWINDS Base: Gallette Chambon Country: Haiti (HTI)