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Female Military Drills and Training

Images of female soldiers engaged in various training exercises, testing body armor, and practicing medical and fitness skills in military settings.

Spc. Alexa Gomez of the 448th Engineer Battalion conducts pre-combat inspections during the U.S. Army Central Best Squad Competition at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, May 2, 2022. BSC measures the physical and mental ability of squad level elements
Spc. Alexa Gomez of the 448th Engineer Battalion conducts pre-combat inspections during the U.S. Army Central Best Squad Competition at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, May 2, 2022. BSC measures the physical and mental ability of squad level elements
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexus Wilcox, 633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs public affairs specialist, shares her opinions and experiences during a Womens Equality Day panel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 26, 2022. The panel was arranged by the Womens Equality Day committee, who also set up a pop-up museum and donation boxes for a local shelter, in efforts to educate service members and the community about the continued fight for gender equality.
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More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 322nd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 27-28, 2022. Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, reviewed the ceremony.
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrea Molina Venegas, a munitions technician assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron, uses a speed handle during exercise Poseidons Rage 22 at Souda Air Base, Greece, July 19, 2022. PR22 is a multinational exercise designed to bolster readiness and interoperability between the U.S. and Hellenic Air Force, by demonstrating localized air superiority through the incorporation of both live and inert munitions.
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Army Cpl. XaViera Masline is promoted to the rank of sergeant during a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2023. Sgt. Maslines fellow noncommissioned officers from the Army Multimedia and Visual Information Division were present to congratulate her.
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Airman 1st Class Angie Pena-Felix, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Fisher House manager, samples one of the desserts entered in The Great Diversity Dessert Bake-Off Challenge held at the Patterson Dining Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 24, 2022. Pena-Felix was one of four judges for the challenge, which was part of the 436th Force Support Squadrons National Foreign Language Observation week.
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Senior Airman Tanitshaly Cruz, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Dress and Restoration specialist, stands for a portrait in the atrium of the mortuary facility at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 5, 2024. Cruz began her Air Force career after traveling to the U.S. mainland from Puerto Rico, following the impact of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Air Force
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Staff Sgt. Caley Arndt, a services specialist for the 167th Force Support Squadron, stands in the gym at the 167th Airlift Wing, April 2, 2023. Arndt competed in the 2023 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals in March earning a worldwide ranking of 702.
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Family and friends gather for the retirement ceremony of U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Pamela Torres at the Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel, Virginia, May 27, 2022. Torres enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2002 and served 20 years. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean Potter)
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Samanda McGriffin, a C-130 Hercules pilot from the 165th Airlift Wing, exits the flight line from on September 11, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia after a large scale formation sortie. Over the last 18 months, the entire 165th AW fleet of C-130H aircraft was modernized with NP-2000 eight blade propellers and T-56 3.5 engines. The wing showcased the modernization during a 6-ship syrchronization and flight.
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CRYSTAL CITY, VA. (May 11, 2022) - U.S. Navy LTJG Martha Byrne, a member of the F-35 Joint Program Offices Air Vehicle Systems Financial Team as part of a Business Financial Management Internship in Crystal City, poses for a portrait to be included in a Spot Lightning article. The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle-space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35, which has been operational since July of 2015, is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built.
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Capt. Kristin Nikki Bodie, 77th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, poses on the flight line at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 20, 2022. Bodie is a reservist who flies the Airbus 320 as a first officer for American Airlines full time and spends countless hours pouring into others through myriad philanthropic outlets.
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PEARL HARBOR (July 6, 2022) Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Sarah Sharkey, Commander of Joint Health Command, speaks with Royal Australian Navy Seaman Medic Dannielle Watson assigned to the medical department of Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 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. (Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall)
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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, weve asked Airmen of Hispanic heritage from across the wing to share their stories and why they serve:Tech. Sgt. Marleny Barboza is a first generation Mexican-American from Pacoima, California but her parents are from the Mexican state of Durango. She is admin by trade, but serves the 39th Communication Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the Commander Support Staff. A typical day in the office for her is answering emails, setting up meetings for their commander and just overseeing that we take care of the folks in our unit with any personnel issues they may have. It really does keep me on my toes since no day is the same, Barboza stated.When asked why she serves, Barboza said, I joined to be a good example for my younger sister, my nieces, my nephews and for the little Latina girls that run around knowing they can do things just as well if not better than the boys.
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A female military Marine posing in a military uniform
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Master Sgt. Kymberly Higley, 107th Attack Wing, responds to campers questions about military life, Camp Windy Meadows, Cambria NY, July 14 2022. During the visit Airmen answered questions and shared their own stories about their time in the military. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt Jason Carr.
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Tech. Sgt. Haley Bass, 4th Medical Group flight medicine NCO in charge, radios a nearby hospital, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. The 4th MDG flight medicine unit supports all aircrew by determining flight fitness, detecting medical hazards and managing medicine programs.
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The North Salem Lady Vikings from Salem, Ore. salute their judge before beginning their unarmed exhibition routine during the Army JROTC National Drill Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla. on April 14, 2022. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs
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Senior Airman Samantha Hughes, assigned to the 91st Missile Wing Security Group, poses in front of an American flag at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 28, 2022. Hughes was inspired to join the Air Force to follow in the footsteps of her father and grandfather to become a 3rd generation troop.
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Congratulations to Airman 1st Class Margaux Washington on being Airlifter of the Week!As a client systems operations technician, she provides network and voice support for U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing, and 35 tenant units. She led and trained 19 new members in-conjunction with local experts to configure 1,700 computers, completed the task 3 days ahead of schedule, and earned the praise of the USAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Operations.Keep up the hard work, and congratulations again, Airman 1st Class Margaux Washington!
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U.S. Army Warrant Officer Cena Duran, commander of the 1st Infantry Division Band, stands in front of Polish and U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band as they prepare for a dress rehearsal of the Lithuania Military Tattoo final performance with all represented nations at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 26, 2022. The Big Red One Band is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly performing alongside nine other NATO ally bands during a historical, inaugural military tattoo hosted by Lithuanian Armed Forces.
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Aloha,Please join us in congratulating Navy Capt. Ian Fowler on his recent promotion.
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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tanya Boudreaux, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander of Medical Department Activity Bavaria (MEDDAC-B), answers questions from the audience during the MEDDAC-B Mentorship Panel at Tower Barracks, Germany, Feb. 1, 2024. The Mentorship Panel provides an open forum for Soldiers of all ranks, civilians, and local national partners to receive guidance about career development or address any issues. Army
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Mass Communication Specialist Claire Farin is pinned by her daughter during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 21, 2022. Nine selectees were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during the ceremony. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Israel Defense Forces Sgt. Roi Albik and Sgt. Lee Hershkovitz, visual information specialists assigned to Israel Defense Forces Combat Camera Unit, participate in a technical skills lane that includes timed events such as creating a portrait, interview set up, and a manuel drawing while competing in the 2022 Spc. Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, May 22, 2022. The annual multi-day competition tests the tactical and technical proficiency of visual information and public affairs specialists across the DOD and participating international competitors.
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220421-N-SS350-1007 SAN DIEGO (April 21, 2022) Lt. j.g. Audrey Duncan, from Monticello, Ill., has her parachute safety-checked by Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Epifanio Silva, from Fresno, Calif., at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, prior to conducting a static-line training jump run by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 1, April 21, 2022. EODTEU-1 develops and provides realistic training to Navy EOD, and mobile diving and salvage forces to prepare them to support the fleet and joint force in accomplishing national objectives.
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U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Lauren Hayes, a client systems operations technician with the 36th Contingency Response Group, works on a laptop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 29, 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.
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Senior Airman Jilienne Landicho, 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, takes a moment to pose for a photo April 23, 2022 at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York.
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U.S. Space Force Col. Nicole Petrucci, commander of Space Delta 3 - Space Electromagnetic Warfare, shares her perspective on becoming an Integrated Mission Delta at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 13, 2024. Becoming an IMD has allowed us to have a deeper understanding of our mission area, Petrucci said. Space Force
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Maria Calhoun, a weather forecaster with the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, is responsible for providing 24/7 weather support, specifically advance warning of inclement weather for Air Base 201, Niger. Since Sgt Calhoun and her team's arrival in early July, the team has forecasted eighteen storms.
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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Pamela Garcia, executive officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a picture in front of the headquarters office building, MCBH, June 27, 2022. Garcia is a previous enlisted corporal who commissioned as an officer through the Enlisted Commissioning Program.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Katelyn Theisen, 18th Medical Support Squadron section supervisor specimen collection from Detroit, Michigan was selected as the 18th Wings Airman of the Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airman of the Week program is an opportunity for outstanding Airmen to be recognized by KAB leadership as well as showcase these young leaders to their peers.
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First Lt. Hannah Deaver, 12th Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, stands near the perimeter of Alpha-01 missile alert facility March 23, 2023, near Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Deaver works primarily in an underground launch control center beneath Alpha-01 MAF, and is responsible for operating the intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system belonging to the 341st Missile Wing.
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Command Master Chief Josina Cato, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Bethesda, speaks during an awards ceremony in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Oct. 7, 2022. Capt. Steve Aboona, commanding officer of NMRTC, Bethesda, presented 40 individual awards during the award ceremony which recognized various achievements of Sailors assigned to the command.
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Congratulations Airman 1st Class Brooklyn Golightly on being Airlifter of the Week!As a Public Affairs apprentice, Golightly created 16 public multimedia products used by the Department of Defense, and supported the Chief of staff of the Air Force Diversity and Inclusion action order with a Womens History Month video series, resulting in a coining by U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader.Keep up the hard work, and congratulations again, Airman 1st Class Golightly!
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Senior Airman Andrea Alvaro from the 23d Logistics Support Squadron participates in AGILE FLAG 22-2 as a multi-capable airman at Avon Park Auxiliary Air Field, Florida, July 24, 2022. As an MCA at this exercise, Alvaro's role is to fill positions as needed whether it be a cook in the DFAC or a defender at and Entry Control Point.
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Basic cadets from the class of 2026 arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing (I-Day), on June 23, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colo. I-Day marks the start of their journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.
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Tech. Sgt. Katherine Johnson, 647th Force Support Squadron force management noncommissioned officer in-charge, earns a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2022. STEP promotions are used to recognize and promote outstanding Airmen to the grades of staff sergeant through master sergeant.
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luz Guerrero, an inventory management specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during Exercise Maltese Dragon, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 25, 2022. Exercise Maltese Dragon is a training exercise, hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Operation Group, where logistics staffs train in an exercise-controlled environment undergoing different Combat Operations Center simulated stressors used to train and educate well-rounded Marine Air Ground-Task Force logisticians. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
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smiling young woman in US military uniform holding up an American flag.
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U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Vashard Armand, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron NCOIC of installation area access, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Armand, 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron readiness manager, laugh together at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, September 5, 2022. The couple have been married five years, and will be celebrating their anniversary on their deployment.
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A military child dons a flak vest and headset at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 28, 2022. The 621st Contingency Response Wing service members hosted a "Bring Your Child Into Work" day for the Month of the Military Child, which focuses on celebrating children of armed forces members.
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The North Carolina National Guard holds a deployment ceremony for the 112th Financial Management Support Detachment of the 113th Sustainment Brigade at the NCNG armory in Siler City, N.C., Dec. 4, 2022. The nearly 25 Soldiers will deploy for Operation Inherent Resolve.
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Davis, 81st Training Wing public affairs specialist, poses in Wall Studio on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 10, 2022. Public Affairs maintains the Air Forces public image by building relationships with the community, managing various media outlets, creating graphics and documenting both ground and aerial missions.
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Timeless patriotism: Retro-elegance and American pride of an icon of the Second World War Timeless Patriotism: Retro-elegance and American pride of an icon of the Second World War, Model Released, SymborGoto
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Boston (April. 13, 2022) Seaman Andrea Wilson, a Columbus, Ohio native, takes a photo in front of 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.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaelyn Bolis prepares to lead Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School class 22-F in to their graduation ceremony Oct. 13, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. ALS is required for senior airmen selected for staff sergeant to teach them about leadership and Air Force culture and is open to eligible civilians.
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Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones met with noncommissioned officers during her visit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2022. Opening dialogue between front-line supervisors and Air Force leadership highlights Ortiz Jones dedication to supporting Airmen and their mission accomplishment.
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Mary S. Decker, chief of staff for Joint Force Headquarters Air, Kentucky National Guard, is promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., June 11, 2022. Decker joined the Air Force in 1987 as an airman basic.
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mackenzie Rudolph, 74th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot (left), poses for a photograph with Robi Boney, 23rd Fighter Group Aircrew Performance Center licensed massage therapist, after a pre-flight stretching session at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 1, 2022. The 23rd FG Pilots participate in the Optimizing the Human Weapons System Program in an effort to prevent potential injuries associated with flight.
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U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Vashard Armand, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron NCOIC of installation area access, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Armand, 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron readiness manager, are stationed together at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, September 5, 2022. The Armands' first met on a deployment to Al Dhafra Air Base in 2016.
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Hui Chong Hutton, 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, participates in an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month campaign at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 3, 2022. Hutton was born and raised in Kun San, South Korea. She lived in Korea for almost 30 years before immigrating to the United States; she is the first in her family to join the U.S. military. Hutton deployed to Afghanistan in 2018, and in 2021, she supported both Operation Allies Welcome and Passenger Medical Augmentation Personnel missions.
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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jacqlyn Combs, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 237th Brigade Support Battalion, speaks during the units call-to-duty ceremony, Sep. 24, 2022, at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, Ohio. The ceremony say family, friends, and state officials gather to support and send-off the 237th BSB as they deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
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221020-N-CM110-1162 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2022) - Ms. Donna Fragapane, amphibious assault carrier USS Tripolis (LHA 7) deployed resiliency counselor, speaks during a mental health fair on the mess decks aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 20, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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1st Lt. Nicolle Mathison, 1st Combat Camera Squadron flight commander, prepares for Exercise Green Goblin at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Dec. 5, 2022. This four-day exercise provides relevant and essential night-vision training to prepare combat camera Airmen with enhanced photographic and video capabilities required to capture imagery in low-light and no-light environments. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom)
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221005-N-LH674-1094 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2022) Paramedic Thera Fleming, from San Francisco Fire Department, Fire Station 49, poses for a portrait in front of an ambulance. Fleming participated in a San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022 event where U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines shadow EMS personnel for a day. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.