International Military Collaboration

Images of military leaders from the U.S. and allied nations interacting during exercises, highlighting joint efforts and unity in defense initiatives.

220915-N-LR905-1127 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 21, 2022) - Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command Rear Adm. Michael J. Steffen speaks to Navy Reserve Sailors and their employers during Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) at Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MESRON) 2 on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Sept. 21. NERE is a professional recognition event for outstanding civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors that have demonstrated exceptional support for their citizen-Sailor employees above and beyond the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. NERE also provides selected civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors with a first-hand look at the capabilities, roles, and missions of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Medium close shot. Admiral Steve Abbott, Deputy Commander in CHIEF U.S. European Command chats with Brigadier General Chris Eksteen, commander of Air Force Base Hoedspruit, South Africa, and Major General Joe Werhle, 3rd Air Force Commander and Joint Task Force Atlas Response Commander. The Admiral arrived and attended the Memorial service for AIRMAN Costas who tragically died here in South Africa, as Operation Atlas Response, a Humantiarian Relief Mission in Southern Africa comes to a close. Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RESPONSE Base: Hoedspruit Air Force Base Country: South Africa (ZAF)

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander Gen. James Hecker, right, meets Airmen assigned to the 495th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 19, 2022. Hecker received an in-depth tour of RAF Lakenheath and met the Airmen who have played key roles in supporting and executing USAFE-AFAs only F-35 and F-15E mission, enhancing NATOs defense and deterrence posture.

220609-N-QP737-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2022) Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet and Joint Forces Command Norfolk, left, speaks with Capt. Dave Pollard, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), center, and Capt. Nick DeLeo, executive officer of George H.W. Bush, during a visit to the ship, June 9, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2022) Rear Adm. John F. Meier, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL), from Export, Pa., left and FORCM Chris Chelberg, Force Master Chief, CNAL, from Minneapolis, right, speak with Sailors from various Squadrons during a routine visit to Patrol Squadron (VP) 30 headquarters, Sept. 21. VP 30, based in Jacksonville Fla., is the U.S. Navys Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS). VP 30s mission is to provide P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) specific training to pilots, Naval flight officers, and enlisted aircrew prior to reporting to the Fleet.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, left, meets with Italian air force Colonnello Pilota Roberto Massarotto, Commandante il 32° Stormo, right, during exercise Falcon Strike 2022 at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Nov. 16, 2022. Clark visited Falcon Strike 22 to observe integrated fourth and fifth-generation airpower operations and discuss potential future exercises between NATO nations.

220915-N-LR905-1127 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 21, 2022) - Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command Rear Adm. Michael J. Steffen speaks to Navy Reserve Sailors and their employers during Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) at Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MESRON) 2 on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Sept. 21. NERE is a professional recognition event for outstanding civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors that have demonstrated exceptional support for their citizen-Sailor employees above and beyond the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. NERE also provides selected civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors with a first-hand look at the capabilities, roles, and missions of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Major Thomas Shoaf greets delegates to the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic (SACLANT) Seminar held at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The SACLANT Seminar was attended by 100 delegates from 18 countries, the purpose was to bring NATO leaders together to discuss issues from a Maritime and North American perspective and give leaders a hands on opportunity. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Graham, 52nd Operations Group commander at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany (left), chats with Lt. Gen. António Branco, Air Commander of the Portuguese air force, during a key leader engagement at Exercise Real Thaw 22, on Beja Air Base, Portugal, July 5, 2022. Senior leadership from the participating NATO partner countries came together in order to help fortify relationships and continue an enduring commitment to the collective defense and security of Europe.

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Otto Feather and Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Caro Jr. perform a preflight walk-around on a C-130H Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2011. Colonel Feather, 374th Airlift Wing commander, flew five pallets of potable water to Sendai Airport to be distributed to Japanese citizens in need. Chief Caro, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, accompanied him to see the devastation caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, as well as meet the Airmen helping to rebuild the eastern coast of Japan.

An Airman, 700th Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules load master, speaks with Civil Air Patrol members during Academy Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga, June 11. 2022. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Rep. Hank Johnson hosted the 2022 Academy Day at Dobbins. High school students met with congressional staffers to learn their service academy nomination process and spoke with representatives from West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and other military accessioning sources throughout the morning.

031212-F-9032T-001. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, where he toured facilities, viewed aircraft, and met with personnel of the Air Force's Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Feb. 26, 2024) Vice Adm. Dan Cheever, Commander, Naval Air Forces, left, speaks with Cmdr. Christopher Yost, commanding officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024. This visit commenced a week-long tour engaging with naval bases in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and key international leaders to emphasize the critical role of Naval Aviation in the region. Navy

U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua C. Waggoner, 122nd Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Jesse S. Jahn, A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot assigned to the 163rd Fighter Squadron at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard base in Fort Wayne, Indiana June 5, 2022. Jahn celebrated his final military flight amongst family and friends during the 2022 Fort Wayne Air Show.

Col. Christopher Zorich assumes command of the 926th Operations Group Dec. 9, 2022, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Lucretia Cunningham)

Loadmasters assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, and a Finnish Loadmaster assigned to the Finnish Air Force Supporting Air Operations Squadron exchange best practices during the 2022 Finnish Airlift Tactical Exercise (ATEX), in Oulu, Finland, Aug 23, 2022. The Finnish Air Force hosted members from multiple partner nations to participate in ATEX, enhancing readiness across the European Theater. Training with our partner nations reinforces NATO members commitment to preserving regional stability.

U.S. Air Force Col. Darren Wees, 704th Test Group outgoing commander, passes the guide-on to Col. Randel Gordon, Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander, during a change of command ceremony, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 9, 2022. The 704th TGs mission is to operate world-class test facilities for navigation and guidance system testing, radar signature measurements, and weapon systems flight testing.

The U.S. Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the Golden Knights presents a baton to the U.S. Marine Corps during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

A group of glider pilots from various flying clubs in Rheinland-Pfalz gather to tour a C-21 Learjet 35 aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 9, 2022 during a Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Meeting. U.S. Air Force Maj. Frank Adamik, second from the left, 86th Airlift Wing Safety flight safety officer, showed the glider pilots the interior and exterior of the plane. This allowed both U.S. and German counterparts to bond over flying experiences and stories.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 conduct a live demonstration of the inflation of a survival life raft, Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, March 10, 2023. The purpose of this demonstration was to teach Marines with MAG-24 the proper way to use the survival life raft in an emergency situation.

U.S. Air Force Maj. William Cuchens, 701st Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, receives a Distinguished Flying Cross medal from Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 21, 2022. In one of the biggest DFC ceremonies in history, 51 members were awarded the highest aerial achievement in the DoD for their acts of heroism during Operations Allies Refuge.

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Gantt, 701st Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, salutes Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 21, 2022. In one of the biggest DFC ceremonies in history, 51 members were awarded the highest aerial achievement in the DoD for their acts of heroism during Operations Allies Refuge.

Major Chris Jella, middle, discusses the capabilities of the Global Hawk aircraft with delegates to the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic (SACLANT) Seminar held at Langley Air Force, Virginia. The SACLANT Seminar was attended by 100 delegates from 18 countries, the purpose was to bring NATO leaders together to discuss issues from a Maritime and North American perspective and give leaders a hands on opportunity. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

U.S. Air Force Col. Darren Wees, 704th Test Group outgoing commander, passes the guide-on to Col. Randel Gordon, Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander, during a change of command ceremony, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 9, 2022. The 704th TGs mission is to operate world-class test facilities for navigation and guidance system testing, radar signature measurements, and weapon systems flight testing.

Col. Matt Husemann, 436th Airlift Wing commander, speaks at a dedication ceremony for C-119C 352 at the Air Mobility Command Museum Dover, Delaware, Oct. 1, 2022. During the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir this specific aircraft delivered M2 Treadway bridge sections which U.S. troops used to evade enemy forces.

Col. David Shevchik, the outgoing commander of the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing, hands over the wing guidon to Army Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, the adjutant general of Vermont, during a ceremony, Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Oct. 16, 2022. Col. Daniel Finnegan, the vice wing commander, took over command of the wing from Shevchik who commanded for three years, with the wing guidon symbolizing handing over leadership.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, speaks with African delegates during the Africa Aersopace and Defence Exhibition 2022 opening ceremonies, Sept. 20, 2022, at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Centurion, South Africa. Fostering regional relationships among African partners allows for the opening of dialogue and helps build regional solutions that we can help our African partners implement to address regional concerns.

030909-M-7837W-004. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

051012-A-1327A-156. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Islamabad Country: Pakistan (PAK) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF-76

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, speaks with marine patrolmen assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron during a tour at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 15, 2022. Martin rode with the patrolmen to better understand the roles and responsibilities involved with providing base security for a large coastal perimeter. The 6th SFS Marine Patrol unit is the only fully operational, 24/7 unit in the Air Force, and is responsible for protecting one of the largest coastal restricted areas in the Department of Defense.

220428-N-DG679-042JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 28, 2022) Matthew Lindberg, director of Fleet Readiness Center Southeasts (FRCSE) Engines Production Line gives Rear Adm. Joseph Noble (center), Defense Logistics Agencys (DLA) Director of Logistics Operations a tour of FRCSEs Crinkley Engine Facility. During his visit, Noble visited several areas of FRCSE and DLA-Aviation, including Trainers Production Line, and DLA Distribution Retail and Wholesale Warehouses. Noble also discussed ways to better support the Navys organic maintenance, repair, overhaul mission and sustainment of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Fighter Squadron Commander Lieutenant Colonel Mark Frith (gesturing) explains an example of art on an A-10A access ladder door to Commander, Air Combat Command, GEN. Richard E. Hawley who is making his initial visit to Pope AFB as 23rd Wing commander. COL. Paul R. Dordal (right) looks on. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A former member of the 61st Tactical Airlift Squadron interacts with Airmen assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron during a reunion visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 7, 2022. The 61st TAS held its 50th anniversary reunion for members who served within the squadron during the 1970s. The squadron was redesignated as the 61st TAS on May 1, 1967, before being redesignated as the 61st AS on Dec. 1, 1991.

Lt. Nick Arnold and Lt. Brian Kraus host Rear Admiral Anthony Rossi, Director of Navy International Programs and a former Golden Eagle pilot

U.S. Navy Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, talks with Royal Australian Air Force Air Commodore David Paddison, commander of Combat Support Group, during a visit to the B-2 Spirit Bomber Task Force at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, July 30. The bomber aircraft deployed as part of a rotational BTF, supporting the Enhanced Air Cooperation Initiative under the Force Posture Agreement between the United States and Australia. The BTF will conduct joint training and missions alongside Allies and partners in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A Hometown Heroes receives a flag flown by the 77th Fighter Squadron during the Shaw Air and Space Expo at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 3, 2022. The 20th FW honored 20 individuals, nominated by their peers, for their tireless work within their communities to make them safer and improve the lives of those around them.

A member of the delegation from China shakes hands with one of the pilots of the SH-2 Seasprite (LAMPS) helicopter parked in the background on the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040817-F-9927R-001. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Polish media interview U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant William Ehinger, 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 production superintendent during media day, Aug. 23, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. The 32nd Air Tactical Base hosted a media day with the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to highlight the mission of the F-22 Raptor in theater and to enhance the U.S. Alliance with Poland.

U.S. Air Force Col. Dominic Setka, former 5th Air Force chief of staff, left, and U.S Air Force Capt. Nathan Setka, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron air weapons officer, stand in front of an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Nathan followed in his fathers footsteps by commissioning in the Air Force after college and became an air battle manager.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Mickus, the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron director of operations, right, talks to Maj. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the Fifth Air Force deputy commander, during a leadership visit at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 6, 2022. The Fifth Air Force conducts joint and bilateral planning and engagements to defend Japan and respond to regional contingencies. Kosinski visited to see first-hand how the 354th AEW operationalized the agile combat employment concept and how it could be codified into a repeatable and understandable process for other Air Force units.

ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 25, 2022) Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of NATO, delivers remarks at a press conference aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 2022.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 25, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Lofgren, with the 305th Operations Support Squadron, talks with a fellow attendee during the Mobility Air Force Data Link Users Group, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Missouri, February 8, 2024. During the event, hosted by the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, more than 100 subject matter experts discussed community airframe updates, future data link capabilities, as well as briefings from some of the top leaders in the field. Data Link provides the capability for air and ground crews to be able to establish and maintain tactical coordination anywhere in the world. Air National Guard

980620-F-9580Z-031. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010515-F-7253S-003. Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220509-DN159-1088 TYRRHENIAN SEA (May 9, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks with Sailors and discusses their concerns and quality of life issues in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), May 9, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Congressmen Visit Mobile Aviation Training Center - 26-HK-4-110. Senator Ted Kennedy shaking hands with air crew members in ATC Mobile hangar. Hurricane Katrina

German Gen. Eberhard Zorn, Chief of Defense (center) speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, director, Air National Guard (left) and Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz, chief of the German air force, in front of an F-35A Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft assigned to the 315th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 19, 2022. As Germany's highest-ranking soldier, the Chief of Defense is responsible for the overall military defense concept and he has full command of the armed forces. The 52nd FW works regularly with their NATO partners to strengthen bonds, secure common interests and promote shared values.

220917-N-GF955-1121RIGA, Latvia (Sept. 17, 2022) U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scott MacDonald, center, air boss of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, Detachment 2, highlights the capabilities of MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters to John Carwile, right, U.S. ambassador to Latvia, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Greer Chambless, U.S. defense attaché to Latvia, during a tour of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) in Riga, Latvia, Sept. 17, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

040209-F-4081S-031. Base: Jacksonville Iap State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

General William F. Kernan, right, Commander in CHIEF, United States Joint Forces Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic talks with Global Hawk team members about the capabilities of the Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). General Kernan hosted a seminar June 21, 2001 which was attended by 100 delegates from 18 countries, the purpose was to bring NATO leaders together to discuss issues from a Maritime and North American perspective and give leaders a hands on opportunity. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 23, 2022) Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, right, visits the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

PATUXENT RIVER (Jan. 31, 2024) - Republic of Korea Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Yang Yong-mo, center, recieves a brief on unmanned aviation platforms on an official visit to NAS Patuxent River. During the visit, Yang toured different facilities, received demonstrations on a variety of capabilities, and conducted meetings with senior U.S. Navy leaders to discuss maritime security cooperation, interoperability, and readiness.

HYAKURI AIR BASE, Japan -- Captain Aron Pena (Center), 36th Airlift Squadron, shakes hands with a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force after completing a delivery mission carrying seven pallets of boron here March 19. Japanese forces will use the boron to help stabilization efforts at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William M. Powell, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, speaks during a presentation of a Chief of Naval Operations 2020 Naval Aviation Safety Award at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 24, 2022. The chief of naval operations recognized the squadron for its outstanding safety record during aircraft operations in support of the United States Marine Corps Forces Command. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

010809-F-5114B-002. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Nahom, commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force, inspects an Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol aircraft in Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 20, 2024. The Alaska Wing of the CAP is a diverse group of cadet and adult volunteers that serve the communities, Alaska, and the nation by assisting in search and rescue, humanitarian aid, and various assistance to local government and federal agencies. The CAP also aims to inspire the next generation of aviation, space and cyber leaders through STEM education. Air Force

230411-N-VI040-1047 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (April 11, 2023) Adm. James Caldwell Jr., director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program,(Right) is greeted by Capt. Manning Montagnet, commanding officer, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan as he arrives onboard the installation April 11, 2023. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

Lt. Col. Vanessa Wilcox, 96th Bomb Squadron commander, and Col. Larry Fenner, 36th Wing vice commander, greet Texas State Representative Michael McCaul at Andersen Air Force Base, April 2, 2023. Congressman McCaul represents the 10th District of the State of Texas.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (January 24, 2023) - Chief Electronics Technician James Weber explains landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) operations at Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 to civilian media members, Jan. 24, 2023. The visit is part of U.S. Fleet Forces Sailor for a Day program, giving civilian media from across the country a deeper look at U.S. Navy operations, increasing awareness and education on service in the Navy.

220603-N-TT639-1073 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2022) - Vice Adm. Hideki Yuasa, commander in chief, Self-Defense Fleet, center, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, left of center, members of the Japanese Self Defense Force and U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force pose for a photo during a tour aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 3, 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Sean Greenleaf, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), receives an award from Col. Bradley Harms, commanding officer, HMX-1, during the HMX-1 Relief and Appointment and Retirement Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 13, 2022. A relief and appointment ceremony signifies a formal transfer of responsibility from the unit's senior enlisted advisor to another.

Robert Fentess, vice mayor of Virginia Beach, left, and Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, deputy assistant secretary of defense, Atomic Energy, greet CMDR. Tony Reade, executive officer of Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33), following the squadron's arrival at the station. VF-33 has returned from the Persian Gulf area, along with other squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), following deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he joined National Interagency Fire Center and Bureau of Land Management personnel at a media briefing on summer's wildfire control efforts

020607-O-9999M-013. Base: Geinlenkirchen Air Base State: Nordrhein-Westphalen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

011011-F-9631D-013. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE 2001-2002. Base: Christchurch State: Canterbury Country: New Zealand (NZL)

041118-F-1740G-009. Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Air Force Col. Bradely Stevens, 375th Operations Group commander, speaks during the 458th Airlift Squadron Change of Command at Hangar 3 on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 26, 2022. The 458th Airlift Squadron critical mission has enabled passenger transport, cargo and aeromedical evacuation support. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Sulaica)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Nahom, commander of Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and 11th Air Force, smiles with U.S. Air Force Col. Stella Garcia, 15th Medical Group commander, during an immersion tour at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 28, 2022. Nahom learned details of 15th Medical Groups history and the significance of numerous events and recognized the efforts of multiple 15th MDG Airmen.

220608-N-QP737-2003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 8, 2022) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and George H.W. Bush CSG, shakes hands with Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, during a visit to George H.W. Bush, June 8, 2022. The George H.W. Bush CSG is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

040605-F-3258Z-017. Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain Kenny Smith of the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, gets his passport stamped upon arrival at Kuchyna Air Base, Slovakia, by Sergeant Radovan Olejar. This marks the first time that a fighter squadron has deployed to the Slovakian Republic. Captain Kenny Smith of the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, gets his passport stamped upon arrival at Kuchyna Air Base, Slovakia, by Sergeant Radovan Olejar. This marks the first time that a fighter squadron has deployed to the Slovakian Republic.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael A. Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing commander, gives his first salute during the 628th ABW Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, July 15, 2022. Previously the 92nd Mission Support Group commander at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Freeman led over 1,200 personnel delivering the installation and mission support activities.

040918-F-6565E-004. Base: Duluth State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Participants of NATO-accredited Centres of Excellence (COE) Directors' conference receive a brief from Lt. Cmdr. Phillip Jones, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, on the ship's supply elevators during a tour of Ford, April 28, 2022. The visit is the culminating event of the two-day conference sponsored by Commander, 2nd Fleet, and provided the participants an opportunity to observe and discuss Ford-class unique systems and equipment. Ford is in port Naval Station Norfolk preparing for its next underway period.

Ambassador Reuben E. Brigety II, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, visits with U.S. service members during the Africa Aersopace and Defence Exhibition 2022, Sept. 21, 2022, at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Centurion, South Africa. The Department of Defense works with partners to strengthen regional relationships and uses events like AAD 2022 to share ideas and develop positive working relationships with our African and international partners.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, greets Joint Base leadership, friends, and family after completing his fini flight on May 18, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Camerer is a Command Pilot with more than 3,800 total flight hours and more than 745 combat and combat support flight hours in the C-17A and KC-135A/R/Q aircraft. The fini flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots' departure from a unit, or their final flight prior to departing a flying unit, separating or retiring from the Air Force.

U.S. Army CW5 Timothy Shrewsbury gets promoted from chief warrant officer 4 to chief warrant officer 5 on Fort Drum, NY Jun 24, 2022. The U.S. Army rank of chief warrant officer 5 is called a "unicorn" rank because it is rarely seen in the Army.

Brig. Gen. Peter T. Green III, Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Massachusetts Air National Guard, retired after 40 years of service in a ceremony held at the 104th Fighter WIng on Sept. 10, 2022. Brig. Gen. Green started his career as a security forces specialist at the 104FW and prior to moving to Massachusetts ANG Joint Force Headquarts was the 104FW Commander. Distinguished guests included Maj. Gen. Gary W. Keefe, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts Air National Guard, Brig. Gen. Virginia Gaglio, Chief of Staff and Air Component Commander, Massachusetts ANG, Col. David 'Moon' Halasikun, 104FW Commander, Massachusetts Senator John Velis, Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe, and other 104FW leaders, members, family and friends. (U.S Air National Guard Photos by Master Sgt. Lindsey S. Watson)

Coast Guard Structures - Air Stations - Operations - 26-HK-96-53. AIRSTA OPS--CAPT David Callahan (CO, ATC Mobile) talking with CG personnel outside building (7). Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rudolph Taute, outgoing commander of the 129th Rescue Squadron, speaks during the squadrons change of command ceremony, Dec. 3, 2022, at Moffett Air National Guard Base near Mountain View, California. The squadron is part of the California Air National Guards 129th Rescue Wing and flies HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters for combat search and rescue, long range overwater search and rescue missions, wildfire response and more.

Congressmen Visit Mobile Aviation Training Center - 26-HK-4-5. Air crew member with unidentified dignitary in ATC Mobile hangar. Hurricane Katrina

President George W. Bush Visit - 26-HK-6-338. USCG personnel in ATC hangar, date stamped 9 2 2005. Hurricane Katrina

Congressmen Visit Mobile Aviation Training Center - 26-HK-4-10. Air crew member with unidentified dignitary in ATC Mobile hangar. Hurricane Katrina

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Pima County, Arizona's border area with Mexico, where he joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel for meetings, tours, flights, inspections

Samuel Short, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, receives a plaque from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 leadership at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 28, 2022. Marines with VMFAT- 501 were in full support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in granting Sams wish to be a Marine for a day and experiencing Marine Corps aviation.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy and Pilot George Zamka return to crew quarters after disembarking from a Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, on the tarmac at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. They were training for their upcoming space shuttle mission by practicing landings using an STA. Melroy is the second woman to command a shuttle mission. Also assigned to STS-120 are Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski, Stephanie Wilson, Doug Wheelock, Paolo Nespoli and Daniel Tani. Nespoli represents the European Space Agency. Tani will remain on the International Space Station as an Expedition 16 flight engineer after the STS-120 mission is complete. The mission will be the 23rd shuttle flight to the International Space Station, delivering the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The crew arrived at Kennedy on Oct. 19 to prepare for launch aboard space shuttle Discovery at 11:38 a.m. EDT Oct. 23. The 14-day mission includes five spacewalks -- fou

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-131 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko, second from right, congratulates STS-131 Commander Alan Poindexter on a successful mission following landing of space shuttle Discovery on Runway 33. Other members of the STS-131 crew are, from left, Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio and Pilot James P. Dutton Jr. Discovery landed at Kennedy after 15 days in space, completing the more than 6.2-million-mile STS-131 mission on orbit 238. Main gear touchdown was at 9 08 35 a.m. EDT followed by nose gear touchdown at 9 08 47 a.m. and wheelstop at 9 09 33 a.m. The seven-member STS-131 crew carried the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, filled with supplies, a new crew sleeping quarters and science racks that were transferred to the International Space Station's laboratories. The crew also switched out a gyroscope on the stations truss, installed a spare ammonia storage tank and retrieved a Japanes

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, eighth Air Force commander, speaks to Airman assigned to a bomber task force on Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England on Sept. 2, 2022. Through bomber task forces, the Mighty Eighth enhances our operational readiness and ensures that we are ready to fight tonight.

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, Naval Air Systems Command, commander, speaks with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division leadership at the electromagnetic aircraft launcher system testing site on May 11, 2022, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. NAVAIR's mission is to provide full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons and systems operated by Sailors and Marines. This support includes research, design, development and systems engineering; acquisition; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support.

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, 354th Fighter Wing commander (right), poses with representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Lockheed Martin at the Last Jet Arrival Ceremony May 13, 2022, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The arrival of the wings final jet April 15 marked the end of a two-year beddown process that yielded two operational fighter squadrons comprised of 54 permanently-assigned, combat-coded F-35A aircraft.

Members of the Norwegian Armed Forces, Maryland Air National Guard A-10 pilots, and Andoya Air Base employees pose for a photo in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, May 12, 2022 at Andoya Air Base, in Andenes, Norway. The Swift Response exercise is an annual USAREUR-AF led multinational training exercise taking place throughout Eastern Europe, including the Arctic, Baltic Sea, and the Balkan Peninsula regions and is designed to enhance readiness and airborne interoperability with allies and partners.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Jackson, expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, explains the capabilities of the Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. Students from Eau Claire High School visited MCAS Beaufort to better familiarize themselves with Marine Corps Aviation.

Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) commander, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Damien Gallas, French Air Warfare Center deputy chief of operational expertise, during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 20, 2024. The USAFWC conducts warfighter-centric live and virtual operational test and evaluation, tactics development and advanced training to optimize Air Force capabilities and prepare Airmen for joint, allied and partner combat operations. Air Force

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lisa Malone, director of External Relations at KSC, talks to the media at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility about the arrival of Maj. Tad Clark, pilot of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D (background). Clark flew in to KSC to announce to waiting media that the Visitor Complex will host the inaugural World Space Expo from Nov. 3 to 11. Behind Malone are (from left) Dan LeBlanc, chief operating officer of the KSC Visitor Complex, Clark, and Col. Dave Thompson with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing. The Expo, which will feature an aerial salute by the Thunderbirds on its opening weekend, will create one of the largest displays of space artifacts, hardware and personalities ever assembled in one location with the objective to inspire, educate and engage the public by highlighting the achievements and benefits of space exploration.

041026-F-4155R-007. Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Kristopher Goering, 48 Component Repair Squadron, Royal Air Force, Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Lantirn shop, explains to US Air Force Brigadier General Terry Gabreski, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Installations and Logistics, the purpose of a Radar Pressurization Unit. BGEN Gabreski is Team CHIEF for the Daedalian Trophy Team which recognizes the maintenance unit in the Air Force that has best met the objective of providing safe, serviceable, and available equipment for sustained use in peacetime, and wartime. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

030725-F-0848C-001. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Northern Comm/Alaskan Comm

040627-F-3118K-003. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

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