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International Military Partnerships

Military personnel from different countries, including U.S. and South Korean forces, collaborating and celebrating achievements in joint operations.

355th Mission Support Group Staff Sgt. selects pose for a group photo with their leadership during the Staff Sgt. release party at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 31, 2022. The party gave the selectee's families, friends and coworkers the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and selection as the Air Forces newest non-commissioned officers.

Staff Sgt. Julian Gaitor, center left, Spc. Tyler McGinnis, center, and Pfc. Patrick Sullivan, center right, assigned to the "Hound Battalion," 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, hold their trophy pistols in the air after winning best Bradley Fighting Vehicle crew at the 2022 Sullivan Cup on Fort Benning, Georgia, May 6, 2022. The Sullivan Cup is a biennial competition which brings tank/Bradley crews together at Fort Benning to test individual and crew level proficiencies in a variety of physical and mental challenges to determine the best tank/Bradley crew across the Army and across the world.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and Chief Master Sgt. of the Ukrainian Air Force Kostiantyn Stanislavchuk pose with a Ukrainian Air Force flag during the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit in Arlington, Va., Aug. 1, 2022. The summit is hosting senior enlisted leaders from 54 countries to reinforce partnerships between military services.

During a small ceremony June 30, TAMC Leaders, Col. Bill Soliz and Command Sgt. Maj. John Contreras presented certificates of appreciation to four Royal Thai Air Force nurses who spent a month at Tripler Army Medical Center this summer. The opportunity to train with partner nations like Thailand increase interoperability and enhance our capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region.

Col. Joseph Kramer, 7th Bomb Wing commander, Col. Thomas Lankford, 317th Airlift Wing commander, and Sparky, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department mascot, pose for a group photo during the annual fire prevention proclamation signing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 10, 2022. This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Fire won't wait, plan your escape," educates the public on the essentials of proactively planning your escape strategy in case of a fire.

Airmen from the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, gather for a group photo during wing photo day, April 2, 2022, at Moffett Air National Guard Base, California.

Members of Air Force Space Command pose with awards won for competing in DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 113th Mobile public affairs detachment and the 1st Infantry Division take a group photo with the Mixed Martial Arts Cage Crusaders’ at Boleslawiec, Poland, Aug. 24, 2022. MMA fighters Ashley Yoder, Parker Porter, Ed Herman, and Sam Alvey are visiting military installations across Europe as a part of their Cage Crusader’ tour to boost morale and give Soldiers an opportunity to learn defense techniques.

Members of the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (Brazilian Marine Corps) take part in the annual Operational Naval Infantry Committee at the Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans Nov. 29, 2022. The ONIC is a key forum for leaders and planners from the two Marine Corps to discuss and reaffirm mutual security objectives and plan future security cooperation engagements.

220405-N-XZ205-1009SAN DIEGO (April 5, 2022) Capt. Kim Davis, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diegos commanding officer (center left), awards Lina Silva-Cestero, a counselor at the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) clinic on board Naval Base Point Loma (center right), with a Star Performer Award during a ceremony at the clinic April 5. The Star Performer Award is given monthly to a staff member in recognition of their customer service excellence. NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

Volunteers gather for a group photo during an Enlisted Summit held at the Hercules Theater on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 24, 2022. This event provided attendees an opportunity for mentorship and networking to develop resiliency and leadership skills.

U.S. Navy sailors with Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet; 1st Medical Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force; and Malaysian Army soldiers pose for a group photo after a Combat Life Saving practical application during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2022 on the Joint Forces Headquarters Base, Pahang, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 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.

Brig Gen. Curt Taylor, Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Haydt, Jessica Costas, Col. Jason Clarke and Command Sgt. Maj. Justin Larson present a $300,000 check, which represents all of the volunteer hours worked, to the Fort Irwin Community.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Sergio Barron, an aviation electronics technician assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, receives the Linebacker of the Week Award from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul R. Birch, 36th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jose Ramon, 36th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, August 18, 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.

Governor Phil Scott visited with Soldiers from 3rd Battalion 172nd Infantry-Mountain, who were part of Task Force Avalanche, and assisted with the Kabul Airlift during Operation Allies Refuge. The Office of The Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard and the Soldiers of the Mountain Battalion presented Gov. Scott with a photo from the flight when they departed.

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Ruben Kuehn, left, and Airmen 1st Class Xichen Liu, right, both 786th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance apprentices, aid construction of the Heroes project, July 13, 2022, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The Heroes project will provide Airmen and their families a space to eat and gather. Ramstein AB was named the number one U.S. Air Force installation due to innovation and efforts of the people who operate and maintain it.

Ryan Arnold, a parmedic with Emergency Medical Services Authority leaves for a 12-hour shift with Senior Airman Samuel Walker, an aerospace medic with the 157th Medical Group, June 8, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. EMSA is the largest provider in OK and runs an interagency program for National Guardsmen, with the proper certifications, to ride-along and get hands experience with a variety of emergency situations they may not see in military training.

21st Theater Sustainment Command team illustration for U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Best Squad Competition. Teams across U.S. Army Europe and Africa test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 8-12, 2022. Winners of this competition will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina later this year. (U.S. Army illustration by Cpt. Angelo Mejia and Pfc. Joshua Linfoot)

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 19, 2022) Gen. Paul Funk, Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, salutes host Jon Stewart during the opening ceremony for the 2022 DoD Warrior Games, August 19, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

040416-F-0508F-003. Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

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