Emergency Services Operations

Images of military personnel engaged in emergency and rescue operations, showcasing teamwork in various settings, including stairwells, trucks, and aircraft.

U.S. Navy Fireman, Damage Control Fireman Striker Hatton Franklin, from San Diego and assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), paints a retired veterans home during a Habitat for Humanity event, in support of Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 27, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

Maintenance and Logistics Commands Atlantic - Property Inventory Team - Loran Station Grangeville, Louisiana - 26-HK-181-12. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel Shifflett counts as an attendee does pull ups during a Bulls Bands and Barrels Rodeo in Alexandria, Louisiana, Aug. 20, 2022. Competitors from across the Southeast faced off during the bull riding and barrel racing tour. Marines traveled from South Carolina in support of this event and set up the Battle Position, a virtual reality pugil stick battle for attendees.

Staff Sgt. Max Robichaud, 436th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron ambulance response team member, assists a simulated car crash victim during an exercise at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Dec. 7, 2022. The three-day exercise tested the response capabilities of Team Dover through various scenarios in an effort to strengthen their ability to provide rapid-global mobility in challenging conditions.

U.S. Marines with Legal Services Support Section West, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, make a toast to fallen Marines during a mess night at Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, California, May 26, 2022. LSSS-West held a regional mess night to bring legal services Marines from across the region together for an evening of dining and camaraderie. Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general for MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, was the guest of honor.

030816-M-7837W-003. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

DN-SC-87-10036. Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

010912-D-9402G-013. Complete Scene Caption: US President George W. Bush visits the Pentagon on September 12, 2001. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs him, in the aftermath of the September 11th terror attack. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew it into the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. Firefighters fought the fire through the night. The Pentagon was the third target by four hijacked aircraft, the twin towers of the World Trade Center (WTC) were the other targets, and one unknown when the passengers brought the aircraft down in a Pennsylvania field. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-02850. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tech. Sgt. Krystle Hatter, an instructor in the Basic Flight Attendant Course, demonstrates emergency safety procedures for local media at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 13, 2022. The Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence is the beginning of Undergraduate Flying Training for all enlisted aviators. The COE teaches a base level of aviation knowledge in Aircrew Fundamentals on aerodynamics, aircraft systems, safety procedures, publications, physiological responses to altitude and more to Air Force and international students in aviation career fields. Upon completion of Aircrew Fundamentals, Airmen progress to their higher level, specialized aircrew training. Specialized courses include Boom Operator, Flight Engineer, Aircraft Loadmaster, Airborne Mission Systems Operator, Flight Attendant and Special Missions Aviators courses.

A medical Airman washes off a simulated victim during a decontamination exercise June 23 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The chemical/biological exercise was part of required deployment training for Airmen medics. More than 60 completed the three-day training course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Flyer from a Bölkow BO-105C from 299 Squadron prepares his flight.

New Orleans Gunlock Photos - 26-HK-331-15. Hurricane Katrina

Sgt. Justin Varnes (left), a Warrior Transition Soldier from Vicenza, Italy, presents a crutch that he and fellow WTU Soldiers Pfc. Christopher Gross, Spc. Max Kenworthy and Spc. Carl Vandenberg signed for Steve Van Zandt. The Soldiers met with Van Zandt prior to the guitarist taking the stage with Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band in Milan, Italy, June 25. The Soldiers were invited to the concert as guests of Van Zandt.

A corona warrior in PPE kit sitting in a car.

020122-F-6911G-005. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand in line during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Sept. 19, 2022. Receiving is the recruits' first day at MCRD San Diego, where they were checked for contraband, given haircuts, made phone calls home, and issued gear.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cole Miller, a 6th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, poses with personal protective equipment in the corrosive control facility at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 12, 2022. The 6th MXS corrosion control facility ensures that important aircraft components are preserved and protected from the elements.

Senior Airman Austin Willoughby, Air Force Materiel Command headquarters, pauses while being announced at the AFMC Annual Excellence Award Banquet April 5 in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Airmen, military and civilian, from AFMC centers around the Air Force, as well as those assigned to Space Force, competed in nine categories and winners advanced to the Air Force level.

Soldiers prep injuries for patients during Global Medic Exercise at Fort McCoy WI. Exercise Global Medic is part of the Army Reserve Medical Command's mission to provide trained, equipped and combat ready units and medical personnel to support the total force on the battlefields.

110701-N-YC505-411ARABIAN GULF (July 1, 2011) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brian Wright instructs security training in the foc'sle aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment.

221013-N-FB203-0013 MANAMA, Bahrain (October 13, 2022) Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain personnel prepare to race handmade cardboard boats as part of the annual Carboard Boat Regatta. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia's mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family.

220505-N-WF272-1070 TRENTON, N.J. (May 5, 2022) A student, attending Trenton Central High School, experiences the Navys virtual reality asset, the Nimitz, as part of the Trenton Navy Week, Trenton, New Jersey, May 5, 2022. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

SAN PEDRO, Cape Verde (Jan. 9, 2013) Sailors and civil service mariners assigned to High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) paint the San Pedro primary school during a community service project as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

Temporary duty personnel enjoy some free time at the ROK Hard Cafe at Marine Expeditionary Camp-Pohang (MEC-P), Oct. 11, 1998. From left to right are LCPL Jeremy Allison, LCPL Earl Roberts, and LCPL Matthew Ferreira. All are from G Company, 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., and are deployed to MEC-P to train the Korean military infantry in support of Foal Eagle '98. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Marine Expeditionary, Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Command Sgt. Major Aaron Johnson, the Wisconsin Army National Guards 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team command sergeant major, prepares to throw the 32nd IBCT coin into the Coral Sea at Gabagaba village Dec. 4 in honor of the 32nd Red Arrow Divisions actions there 80 years ago. The Wisconsin National Guard conducted a senior leader National Guard State Partnership Exchange visit to Papua New Guinea Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. Wisconsin National Guard photo by Maj. Brian Faltinson

Military working dog Alan assigned to the 8th Security Forces Squadron, sets on a sofa at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 22, 2022. Alan performed more than 70,000 Search Hours, 1,500 vehicle inspections and 400 aircraft sweeps. Alan served as a force multiplier to fire teams across 36 peninsula operational readiness exercises.

A sailor loads uniforms into a clothes dryer aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20). The COMFORT is in the gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Oman

DA-ST-90-01562. Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '89 Base: Fort Richardson State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120110-G-ZZ999-003ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 10:: 2011) A U.S. Coast Guardsman:: right:: assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Monomoy (WPB-1326) offers food to an Iranian mariner. Monomoy rendered assistance to six Iranian mariners who had to abandon their dhow:: Ya-Hussayn:: after its engine room flooded. Monomoy is assigned to Commander:: Task Force (CTF) 55:: supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

DA-ST-88-03338. Base: Fort Devens State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Medical supplies and equipment of the U.S. Army Burn Team from the Institute for Surgical Research are transferred from a 6th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter aircraft to a truck. The material will be used by the burn team members to treat the victims of a gas line explosion which occurred near Ufa and enveloped two passenger trains bound for a Black Sea resort area. Base: Ufa State: Bashkiria Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DA-ST-87-04220. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '86 Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020122-F-6911G-006. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

Pvt. Opha Mae II, the new depot mascot, attends her graduation ceremony from recruit training with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 6, 2022. Opha Mae will perform her duties with her handler, Pfc. Shannon D. MoralesCanales.

US Marine Corps boxer Steven Stokes (Center) rehydrates between rounds at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 7th, 2001. Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

981010-M-0023H-003. Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX '98 Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 23, 2023.The receiving process includes a phone call home, gear issue, haircuts and initial administrative processing.

modern warfare soldier in action near window changing magazine and take cover urban environment

El Ferrol (La Coruña), 06/14/2021. Report on the naval crisis. Photo: Miguel Muñiz.

soldier squad team portrait in urban environment relaxed after action and battle

Reserve first lieutenant kite G.A. Wessels farmer from 322 Squadron in the waiting room during Quick-Reaction Alert (QRA) at Leeuwarden airbase.

From left to right, Quartermaster 3rd Class Jeffery A. Jackson, Fireman Don Bailey and Communication Technician 3rd Class John A. Swessel receive directions from James Bullock, director of the American Culture Center. Base: Casablanca Country: Morocco (MAR)

Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-173-10. Hurricane Katrina

041211-F-7289C-070. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

The crew of an Alouette III Helicopter of the Search and Rescue (SAR), Leeuwarden fly-base: Sergeant-Major-On-board Engineer / Savior D. Schuller, adjutant-voicmer-kite K. Wennekendonk and adjutant-voicer-on-board engineer / Savior D. Westerhoven.

220720-N-XH769-1046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 2nd Class Rohan Francis observes a monitor aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) July 20, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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.

021022-F-3873G-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

041003-F-7289C-026. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

220901-N-CY569-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 1, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Callie Handler, from Biloxi, Mississippi, assigned to the Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, attaches a bomb rack to an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Sep. 1, 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.

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, visit various museums and monuments in Normandy, France, May 25, 2022. This visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War I.

Crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) play guitars on the flight deck during a stand down period. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

020304-F-4338B-005. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

The Pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed force guard unit maintained by the Holy See that protects the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City State.

220702-N-GK686-1390 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (July 2, 2022) - Utilitiesman 3rd Class Jake Reiter participates in a corn hole tournament hosted by MWR during the Red, White and Boom festival on Naval Air Station Sigonella, July 2, 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.

Air Force Guard (LB) and an American guard at the Gate of Soesterberg airbase.

220816-N-IX644-1041 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2022) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Robert Roll, from Phelps, New York, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), is posed by Ben Lanning, a civilian contractor, Aug. 16, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

NAVAL AIR STATION ATSUGI, Japan (Nov. 19, 2012) Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 1st Class Kenny Sevenello, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14, greets his daughter during a homecoming celebration. HS-14 completed a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Sailors from Pre-Commissioning Unit Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) polished and cleaned the surrounding areas of The Lone Sailor and Lt. Alexander Ramsey "Sandy" Nininger statues along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The seven-foot Lone Sailor Statue serves as a tribute to the strong relationship between the city and people of Fort Lauderdale and the seas. The Lt. Ninnger Statue and Memorial commemorates the life and heroic military service of the first Medal of Honor recipient of World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicaiton Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Knight/released)

221004-M-BQ292-1081 (October 4, 2022) Sailors, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band Southwest Quintet, interact with Stewie the Navy Turtle after their musical performance at the San Francisco Zoo during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service effects, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

020506-F-2820P-014. Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-88-02969. Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

031225-F-6646W-002. Base: Kirkuk Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing

1940's reenactors interact on Pearl Harbor Day Troop train reenactment from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego

BOSTON (Oct. 18, 2022) Brenden Schooler, New England Patriots saftey, observes the wardroom during a tour aboard USS Constitution. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ships wooden hull.

040517-F-3431H-6742. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

220527-N-GF276-1199NEW YORK. (May 28, 2022) - Stephen Nogosek, a player for the New York Mets, is interviewed on the quarterdeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) May 28, 2022. Bataan is participating in Fleet Week New York 2022. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

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