Community Relations Events

Group photos of U.S. service members participating in community service and outreach activities across various locations.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune staff walk along trauma survivors on National Trauma Survivors Day. The day is celebrated each year on May 18 in honor of the challenges and triumphs of trauma patients.NMCCL medical staff were joined by several former trauma patients on a one-mile walk in their honor.
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune staff walk along trauma survivors on National Trauma Survivors Day. The day is celebrated each year on May 18 in honor of the challenges and triumphs of trauma patients.NMCCL medical staff were joined by several former trauma patients on a one-mile walk in their honor.
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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Jan. 28, 2022) - Winning team of the base wide volleyball tournament. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-Africa relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Larry Nalley)
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KOJEDO AIKWANGWON, Republic of Korea (Sept. 24, 2022) US Navy Sailors, Republic of Korea Sailors and residents of Kojedo Aikwangwon, Social Welfare Foundation pose for a photograph at Kojedo Aikwangwon, Republic of Korea during a community relations event on Sept. 24, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.
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U.S. Army Maj. Duane Dumlao, Army Field Support Battalion-Africa, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st class Tehran Jones, Army Field Support Battalion-Africa, and U.S. airman 1st Lt. Gary Frisk, 731st MUNS represented the United States Armed Forces at a commemoration ceremony in Pian di Novello, Italy, July 31, 2022.Fallen form WWII were honored together with the commander of partisans "XI ZONE" Manrico Ducceschi also known as "Pippo" who received, from the United Stated, the bronze star medal for heroic actions and the aid he supplied to the Anglo-American Forces by hampering German military operations in Italy.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 163D Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) from March Air Reserve Base in California, pose for a group portrait alongside fellow service members and civilian contractors on the Special Olympics Training Facility foundation in Ewa Beach, Hawaii on August 4, 2022. The 163D CES participated in Innovative Readiness Training by traveling to the Island of Oahu to assist in the construction of a training facility, and connecting sidewalk for the impaired athletes of the Hawaii Special Olympics.
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221008-N-HP061-1004PATTAYA, Thailand (Oct. 8, 2022) Sailors from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Halifax-class frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) participate in a tug-of-war competition during a community relations event at the Child Development and Protection Center in Pattaya, Thailand during a port visit, Oct. 8. Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.
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U.S. Army Garrison Commander Col. Christopher Tomlinson, far right, and Command Sgt. Maj. Justin Turner, far left, recognize members of the garrisons Organizational Day planning committee for their work in planning a morale-boosting event for the entire workforce at Camp Zama, Japan, Oct. 14. (Photo by Momoko Shindo, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Visual Information Division)
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220806-N-IE405-1218 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Aug. 6, 2022) Sailors assigned to the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples and members from NSA Naples First Class Petty Officer Association pose for a group photo after receiving certificates of appreciation from the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) for volunteering at the NMCRS Thrift Shop onboard NSA Naples' Support Site in Gricignano di Aversa, Italy, Aug. 6, 2022. The NSA Naples' Chiefs Mess hosted the volunteer-mentoring event in preparation for the NMCRS Thrift Shop re-opening on Aug.15, 2022. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.
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U.S. service members with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Gebang Village community pose for a group photo after a beach cleanup during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 at Mahitam Beach in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Military and Indonesian National Armed Forces led by the Indonesian and U.S. Marine Corps. Keris MAREX aims to strengthen relationships and build interoperability and capacity among participating forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York National Guard, gather for a photo with the New York State flag before a morale run at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 11, 2022. The run was held to honor the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks and recognize the sacrifices of first responders and lives lost on that day.
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USO volunteers assemble care packages aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), Nov. 10, 2022. Arlington Sailors and II MEF Marines are participating in events in and around New York City during the week-long Veterans Day New York celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of the nations veterans.
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Soldiers from 1-395 BEB Viper Battalion pose with City of Gatesville Mayor Gary Chumley after receiving certificates of appreciation for volunteering at a Gatesville nursing home during the City of Gatesville Military Appreciate Fish Fry, held at the Gatesville Civic Center, Feb. 23, 2034. The fish fry is as an expression of thanks for the United States Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers who complete pre-mobilization and de-mobilization training at North Fort Cavazos. Pictured from left to right are City of Gatesville Mayor Gary Chumley, 1st Lt. Brendon Berlinrut, assistant battalion S3, Capt. William Johnson, battalion community relations officer in charge, and Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Whisler, battalion S2, and Maj. Joseph Marut, battalion executive officer.
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Representatives from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center attended the exhibit portion of the Army Engineer Association Regiment week in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, April 24-28, 2022.
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SUQUAMISH, Wash. (June 11, 2022) - Nathanial Glick, a tentative hire at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), from Bremerton, Wash., left, poses for a photo with Jacob Pursey, a member of TRFB who helped facilitate Glicks tentative hire, during a job fair at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. TRFB supports the nations strategic deterrence mission by repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing Pacific Fleet strategic ballistic missile submarines during refits.
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The 168th Wing host a recreational hockey team from the Mustang Hockey Association in Eagle River, Alaska, December 10, 2022. The house hockey team players and parents toured a KC-135 Stratotanker at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, where they learned about the aircraft and the Alaska Air National Guard. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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220620-N-UF592-1093 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 20, 2022) Sailors gather for a group photo during a Juneteenth celebration on the aft mess deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagans Juneteenth celebration included presentations on African American history and music from members of the crew. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Charles Ramph, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Albany, 1st Marine Corps District, instructs students on properly making a bed at the 2022 New York Boys State camp in Morrisville, New York, Jun. 26, 2022. Boys State is an annual week-long summer camp hosted by the American Legion where qualified rising juniors learn the basics of operating city and county level governments.
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CHULA VISTA, Calif. (April 27, 2022) - Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Southwest Recruiters at Navy Recruiting Station Chula Vista wear denim in support of Denim Day, part of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Denim Day is the annual sexual assault awareness event that works to start conversations about the destructive attitudes surrounding sexual assault, such as victim blaming.Wearing denim is a great talking point for recruiters to bring SAAPM awareness to Future Sailors, applicants and to their friends and families,” said NTAG Southwest Commanding Officer Cmdr. David Yoon.April 2022 saw the launch of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) STEP FORWARD campaign. This year’s theme, STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate,” is a call to action for everyone in the Department to do their part to prevent sexual assault and encourage greater assistance seeking. (U.S. Navy photo)
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Army Materiel Command operations Sgt. Maj. Samara Pitre, awards a plaque to Spc. Matthew Ruiz, following his selection as AMCs Soldider of the Year during an August 18 luncheon at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Zamudio, who also claimed the title of AMCs Best NCO of the Year, is a combat arms advisor for Security Assistance Training Management Organization at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Members of the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society along with U.S. Marines pose for a photo at the Car Smash event at Camp Barrett, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2022. The Marines aboard Camp Barrett were highly motivated to live out the principles of servant that they teach live out as instructors, student and Marines. The Basic School raised nearly $43,000.00 over the course of this years Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (JULY 15, 2022) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Elizabeth Nelson, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), gives a tour to distinguished visitors from the Danish Ministry of Defense, July 15, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.
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PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2022) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) pose for a photo following a 5K run during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 7, 2022. 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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220926-N-RB168-0081 SYRACUSE, N.Y., (Sept. 26, 2022) Rear Adm. John Okon, Director of Warfare Integration Directorate, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, poses for a photo with future Sailors from Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) after administering the oath of enlistment for them at the Syracuse Mets vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs baseball game at NBT Bank Stadium. Okon, a native of Syracuse, New York attended the game as part of a multi-day Executive Engagement Visit (EEV).
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220704-N-BP862-1012 ADRIATIC SEA (July 4, 2022) Capt. Gavin Duff, commanding officer, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), center, Trumans Command Master Chief Keith Wilkerson, left, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Felipe Tubera, Truman's food service officer, right, and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Zuani Batista cut a cake in the hangar bay of the ship during a 4th of July celebration, July 4, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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.
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Members of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, The Black Daggers, pose for a photo with Ms. Wheelchair Alaska Christine Burke during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2022. The Black Daggers are composed entirely of volunteers from throughout the Army Special Operations community. They have diverse backgrounds and various military specialties.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James A. Jacobson, the Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, poses for a photo with civic leaders with the Department of the Air Force during the DAF civic leader tour at the Buckner Building, Whittier, Alaska, June 23, 2022. The visit focused on welcoming and introducing civic leaders to PACAF, the 11th Air Force, and the strategic importance of installations operating in the arctic, as well as the unique set of challenges faced by units in Alaska.
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Participants in a Community Leader Engagement event stop for a photo May 24, 2022, in front of Garrison Headquarters at Fort McCoy, Wis. More than a dozen community leaders and local law enforcement professionals from Tomah, Sparta, Monroe County, and other nearby municipalities gathered at Fort McCoy to see the posts mission first-hand. During their visit, the community leaders received a driving tour of the installation and made stops at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility on South Post, training areas on North Post, the Commemorative Area, Garrison Headquarters, and McCoys Community Center where they received a lunch.
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Two of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division employees who received 2022 Warfare Center Awards gathered at NSWCPD on Aug. 2, 2022. Rahul George (left), is a member of the CVN 78 Full Ship Shock Trial Team that was awarded the John C. Mickey Award for Collaboration. Nolan LaFountain (right) was awarded the Technical Support Services Award.
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Col. Tracy Lanier, deputy commanding officer, and staff from the 8th Theater Sustainment command conducted a strategic engagement meeting in the office and over dinner, which focused on sustainment in the Pacific with Australian Defence Force, Brigadier Todd Ashurst, Director of General Support and Lt. Col. Danielle Huggins, Directorate of Logistics Support, Headquarters Joint Operations Command, along with Col. Dennis Levesque from the U.S. Army Pacific, Logistics (G4). Military to military strategic engagements establish and maintain relationships and trust among partners. Together with our allies and partners, we seek to advance transparency, the rule of law, freedom of navigation and overflight, and other principles that underpin security and prosperity for the Indo-Pacific region.
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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mary Riggs, Executive Director, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, takes a photo with Theresa Adkins, mayor of Wise, Va., Dr. Teresa Taylor, president and CEO, The Health Wagon, and Sheila Collins, vice chairman of the board, The Health Wagon, during Appalachian Care Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) 2022 at Wise, Va., Aug. 19, 2022. IRT is a Department of Defense (DoD) military training opportunity, exclusive to the United States and its territories, that delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployment readiness. Simultaneously, IRT provides key services (health care, construction, transportation, and cybersecurity) with lasting benefits for our American communities.
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Senior leaders of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) pose for a group photo during the Senior Leadership Conference (SLC), Oct. 13, 2022 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The SLC, hosted by II MEF commanding general Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, provides senior commanders and enlisted leaders an opportunity to discuss the way forward for II MEF and its subordinate commands.
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Sgt. Maj. Christopher Stevens, FORSCOM, G1; Sg. Maj. Christopher Carr, TRADOC, G1; and Jaida Andrews, Cyber Center of Excellence, at the awards ceremony of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and U.S. Army Forces Command's Adjutant Generals Corps Regimental Association G1 Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year Competition Sept. 22, 2022, at Fort Eustis, Va.
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Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen and Coast Guard Recruiting Office Aguadilla, celebrated a career day for over 230 high school students from four separate schools in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Oct. 5, 2022. Students witnessed a live search and rescue demonstration from a MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter crew and rescue swimmer and they interacted with other Coast Guard units and personnel to learn about the various missions and careers in the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
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Gloria Warren-Baskin, 1st Lt. Warrens only surviving immediate family member, poses with her family and friends during the street renaming ceremony at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., May 20, 2022. The ceremony officially removed Confederate Civil War General Robert E. Lees name from the main avenue and renamed it John Warren Avenue in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. John E. Warren, Jr., who was a Brooklyn native, Vietnam War veteran, and Medal of Honor recipient. Our military assets are designed to commemorate and reflect the courage, valor and rich diversity of our military heroes. Those examples are clearly evident in the personal stories and backgrounds associated with the selected name.
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From left to right, Bob louden, Association of the United States Army representative; Sgt. Elijah Clarke, a multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer assigned to 94th Army Air Missile Defense Command and a native from Brooklyn, New York; Spc. Keith Dotson, a signal support system specialist assigned to 94th Army Air Missile Defense Command and a native from Poplarville, Mississippi; and retired Col. Ben Lukefahr, AUSA pacific region president, pose for a photo June 5 at The Hanger, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii during a meet and greet for the 2022 U.S. Army Pacific Best Warrior Competition. The USARPAC BWC 2022 is an annual week-long competition consisting of competitors from multiple USARPAC units across the Indo-Pacific. The noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers are evaluated in several categories such as general military knowledge, basic Soldier skills, and physical fitness.
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Participants in a Community Leader Engagement stop at a training area May 24, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. More than a dozen community leaders and local law enforcement professionals from Tomah, Sparta, Monroe County, and other nearby municipalities gathered at Fort McCoy to see the posts mission first-hand. During their visit, the community leaders received a driving tour of the installation and made stops at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility on South Post, training areas on North Post, the Commemorative Area, Garrison Headquarters, and McCoys Community Center where they received a lunch.
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ADELUP, Guam (Feb. 28, 2024) - The Honorable Franklin R. Parker, assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, visited Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero, and Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio at the Governors office, Feb. 28.Parker is responsible for the oversight of manpower and reserve component affairs of the Department of the Navy, including the full spectrum of policy and programs for active duty, reserve, and retired military, their families and the civilian workforce.During his visit they discussed the development of Guam, reaffirming their shared commitments and partnership.
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U.S. Coast Guard band members pose aboard U.S. Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) while moored in Pago Pago, American Samoa, Feb 1, 2024. A quintet played at American Samoan schools and during a reception aboard the Harriet Lane. The band will travel to Samoa and Fiji for future engagements. Coast Guard
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SAN DIEGO (June 28, 2023) - U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Schrum, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), cuts cake with the crew during a Pride Month celebration on the ships mess decks, June 28, 2023. Theodore Roosevelt is currently underway conducting a material assist visit in support of its upcoming Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) review, a Congressionally-mandated assessment of a ships readiness condition to ensure all spaces and equipment meet Navy standards.
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Royal Thai Army Sgt. Maj. 1st Class Warawut Prasansin, an instructor with Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC), briefs students on the history of the work as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician during a badge ceremony for an EOD level 1-2 course at Fort Bhanurangsi, Ratchaburi, Thailand, Feb. 8, 2024. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMACs mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defenses Humanitarian Mine Action Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance. Marine Corps
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Members from the 118th Wing celebrate at the cyber groups anniversary gala April 1, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. The 218th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group celebrated the tenth anniversary since the creation of their unit in 2013.
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220422-N-JC800-0018 SINGAPORE (April 22, 2022) - Sailors assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 and Military Sealift Command Far East, gather for a photo during an Earth Day trash pick up event at PSA Sembawang Warf.
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U.S. Marines and Sailors pose for a photo during an on-base cleanup organized by the Single Marine Program (SMP) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 7, 2022. The SMP hosted the monthly base cleanup to aid the community in trash and recycling efforts.
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PAYA LEBAR AIR BASE, Singapore (Sept. 21, 2022) Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 pose for a photo at Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen after volunteering during a detachment in Singapore, Sept. 21. The Mad Foxes of VP-5 are based out of Jacksonville, Florida, and are currently operating from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The squadron conducts maritime patrol and reconnaissance, as well as theater outreach operations, as part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The advanced capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon enable the Mad Foxes to perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, and search and rescue missions.
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221008-N-HP061-1001PATTAYA, Thailand (Oct. 8, 2022) Sailors from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Halifax-class frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) participate in a community relations event at the Child Development and Protection Center in Pattaya, Thailand during a port visit, Oct. 8. Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.
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Future U.S. Army Soldiers take the Oath of Enlistment at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 25, 2022 ahead of the NASCAR cup series race. The ceremony was accompanied by a flyover and static displays of U.S. Army tactical vehicles.
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Descendants of Maj. Gen. Robert Bruce McCoy, the man whom Fort McCoy, Wis., is named after, stop for a photo in front of a display in the post History Center on July 8, 2022, at the installation during a special visit to the post by the McCoy family. The McCoy descendants visited the Fort McCoy Commemorative Area and all it offers to learn more about their familys military history with the installation.
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U.S. Navy sailors with the USS Charleston (LCS-18); Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet; 1st Medical Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force; and Malaysian service members compete in a race for a sports day event during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2022 on Kuantan Naval Base, Pahang, Malaysia, Nov. 22, 2022. CARAT Malaysia 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. Exercises like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen of the United States Air Forces in Europe on the Air Force Cycling Team pose for a group photo in front of a gold-painted F-16 Fighting Falcon and a F-100 Super Sabre at the 185th Air Refueling Wing at Sioux City, Iowa, July 23, 2022. The AFCT rides the Registers Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa as their premier event each year.
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Spouses of 113th Wing, D.C Air National Guard servicemembers participate in an event on board a C-40 aircraft operated by the 201st Airlift Squadron in recognition of their support June 11th, 2022.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Honduran Colegio de Defensa Nacional Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2022. During the visit, the students were briefed by leadership and received an institutional brief by a college faculty member.
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Robert Simms, canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite, is awarded the Centurion helm on Sept. 30, 2022 for his valiant efforts in Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC). SSgt. Simms contracted 101 enlisted individuals into the Marine Corps as a canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite. This achievement recongnizes him as a Centurion in the recruiting field and earned him a custom helm given to him by the Recruiting Station Dallas Command.
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221001-N-MW880-2067 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 01, 2022) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG), center left, Cmdr. Alexa Sandifer gun boss of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), left, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 Command Master Chief Samuel Rivera, center right, and Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Pedro Salazar cut a cake during a Hispanic Heritage Month observance ceremony, Oct. 01, 2022. CVW-7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10,GHWBCSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG 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.
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Scott Martzke, emergency manager for the Michigan Army National Guard and Mike Kasper, emergency manager for Mackinac County, pose for a portrait in front of the Little Bear East Arena at St. Ignace, Mich., during exercise Straits Shield 22, April 27, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard, Michigan State Police, Michigan National Guard, and other agencies joined together at Straits Shield 22 to improve the effectiveness multiagency response plans and Sault region maritime security plans.
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220521-N-IE405-1010 NAPLES, Italy (May 21, 2022) Capt. James Stewart, commanding officer of U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, far left, and Executive Officer Cmdr. Edward Chandler, far right, pose for a photo with members from Naples Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Anthony Smith and Dominick Corrado before the advance movie premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick" at NSA Naples' Support Site movie theater in Gricignano di Aversa, Italy, May 21, 2022. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.
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220408-N-OG286-1114 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (April 8, 2023) Members of the Fleet and Family Support Center pose for a photo at the Ranger Gym onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi during Kidsz Fest. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.
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Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven G. Creek, right, 8th FW command chief, present the Volunteer of the Year award to Senior Airman Alexis Jimenez, 8th Medical Group, center at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 16, 2024. The ceremony recognized 16 annual award winners as well as all the nominees for their accomplishments and contributions to Kunsan AB in the previous year. Air Force
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