Joint Military Operations Photos

Group images of joint military personnel working in various capacities and settings, emphasizing collaboration and teamwork.

Members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight and leadership from the 374th Airlift Wing stand together for a photo, June 22, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Air Force recently recognized the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fuels Management Flight as the best in the Air Force after being named the winner of the 2022 American Petroleum Institute Award.

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing's Base Area Defense Crew, (BADC), pose for a photo, Sept. 10, 2022, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. BADC was established by the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, in partnership with Task Force Americal, as a Joint Total Force counter unmanned aerial systems team, responsible for operating several air defense command and control systems.

Members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight and leadership from the 374th Airlift Wing stand together for a photo, June 22, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Air Force recently recognized the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fuels Management Flight as the best in the Air Force after being named the winner of the 2022 American Petroleum Institute Award.

Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Space Operations Command commander, poses for a photo with members of the 53rd Space Operations Squadron Detachment C at the Wideband Satellite Communications Operations Center (WSOC) in Landstuhl, Germany, Sep. 12, 2022. On Aug. 15, 2022, the WSOCs mission responsibility transferred from the U.S. Armys 53rd Signal Battalion to the U.S. Space Forces Space Operations Command, under Space Delta 8s 53rd Space Operations Squadron. The transfer marked the first time that all Department of Defense military satellite communication functions were unified under a single military service.

Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Ratliff, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, gets promoted during a ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. He was promoted by Lt. Col. Sylvester dAgrella, 386th ECES commander, on Sept. 17, 2022. Ratliffs family was able to watch his promotion ceremony via cellphone streaming. Nearly 100 firefighters, friends, fellow chiefs and leaders took part in the ceremony. Ratiff, who is deployed from the 132nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Iowa Air National Guard, joined the top 1-percent of enlisted members upon promoting to his new rank.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 9th Air Refueling Squadron pose for a group photo on the flight line at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 10, 2024. The 9th ARS leaders designated this specific aircraft as the squadron flagship based off historical records and documentation. The term flagship traditionally referred to the ship that carried the commander of a naval fleet, deeming it most important.

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets assigned to the 4th and 34th Cadet Squadrons, and Airmen from the 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pose for a photo in front of an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 22, 2022. Academy cadets visited Cannon AFB to get a firsthand look at how an Air Force Special Operations Command base operates.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard pose for a group photo after performing Integrated Combat Turn maneuvers during Guardian Blitz at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 26, 2023. ICT maneuvers involve refueling and rearming the aircraft while the pilot waits in the cockpit with engines running before taking off again to maximize time in the air. During the exercise, the 122nd FW positioned the main force at MacDill Air Force Base while stationing a self-sufficient contingency force at Moody Air Force Base to further project combat power and sustainability in a contested environment.

Space Base Delta 2 leadership and Space Delta 4 leadership pose for a group photo with Gen. Duke Z.. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, (second from right) at the Mission Control Station lobby on Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Sept. 28, 2022. Richardsons visit was significant to Space Base Delta 2 and its future endeavors to building a better future and focusing on mission effectiveness.

Sgt. James Gerig poses with close peers in front of a UH-60 Blackhawk just prior to entering the UH-60 for his 2-year re-enlistment ceremony in Madison, Wis.

The chaplain team assigned to the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bulls" pose for a portrait at Fort Cavazos, Texas Feb. 28, 2024. The chaplain team is headed to the Middle East to participate in Operation Spartan Shield. (Minnesota National Guard

U.S. Air Force 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Airmen conduct standardized field sobriety tests during a wet lab training at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 15, 2022. A wet lab allows security forces Airmen to conduct realistic standardized field sobriety tests with intoxicated subjects to better prepare security forces Airmen for real world situations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28 and U.S. Air Force airmen with 5th Combat Communications Group pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 21, 2022. MACG-28 and other squadrons assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) are training to integrate with and support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 3-22. SLTE is a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe by training to provide the six functions of Marine Corps aviation. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, center, command chief, Air National Guard (ANG), poses with a group of Airmen assigned to the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Mississippi National Guard, during a unit visit, Meridian, Mississippi Jan. 6, 2024. During his visit, coined these airmen for their outstanding achievements and dedication to the wing.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, center, command chief, Air National Guard poses for a group photo with Airmen of the 131st Bomb Wing, Missiouri National Guard, during his visit at Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Base, St. Louis, Missouri, Sept. 11, 2022. Over lunch, Williams spoke with the Airmen about the importance of the mission, leadership qualities and the Airmen's impact on the future of the Air Force.

5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Weapons Load Crew team pose with a trophy they won at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 22, 2022. The Weapons Loadmaster Competition is held each quarter and starts at the base level going up to Air Force level.

Troopers took part in GREYWOLF Resiliency and Integration Training on 26 August, 2022. During the training troopers discussed stressors and issues they may have to deal with during a deployment and ways to deal with those issues. Training like this provides troopers with the tools to be resilient and overcome situations that could happen during a deployment.

U.S. Army Warrant Officer 1 Talin Angel, a tactical unmanned aerial systems operations technician assigned to Fox Company, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, stands for a photo with the set up team for the Toys For Tots Donation Foot March in Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 2, 2022. Angel served in the event as the coordinator and liaison between Toys For Tots and his unit.

EAGLE LAKE, Texas An agent from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration visits with cadets at the Texas Challenge Academy to talk about the dangers of illicit drug use, especially the current threat of fentanyl poisoning in illicit drugs during a semesterly visit to the school Sept. 9, 2022, in Eagle Lake, Texas. The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force partners with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration twice a year to host a presentation from a DEA Agent at each semester of the Texas Challenge Academy to provide updated information, statistics and warnings to the cadets regarding illicit drug use, overdose deaths and the dangers of illicit drugs pose to the cadets, their friends and thier loved ones. (National Guard photo by Army Sgt. Christina Clardy)

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KEYPORT, Wash. (June 27, 2022) - Sailors assigned to Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), pose for a group photo after a frocking ceremony held outside of the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum. TRFB supports the nations strategic deterrence mission by repairing, incrementally overhauling, and modernizing Pacific Fleet strategic ballistic missile submarines during refits.

221004-M-AI445-1175 (October 4, 2022) U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Task Force San Francisco, pose for a photo during a marksmanship competition against other service members and staff as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). 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 event, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

221023-N-CM110-1164 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 23, 2022) - U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 23, 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.

Medical personnel from various sections of the 39th Medical Group gather for a group photo in honor of National Nurse and Medical Technician Week at Incirlik Air Base, May 6, 2022. National Nurses and Medical Technicians Week occurs annually from May 6-12 and provides an opportunity to recognize members serving in these professions and cultivate a sense of community appreciation for their work.

PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 21, 2022) - Rear Adm. Blake Converse, U.S. Pacific Fleet Deputy Commander, poses for a photo with Sailors on the flight deck of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during a tour in support of the conclusion of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

United States Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Soldiers received awards for successfully completing the SETAF-AF Best Warrior & Best Squad competition on Caserma Del Din June 08, 2022. The Soldiers demonstrated true courage, commitment, loyalty, and exceptional mental and physical toughness by completing the Army combat fitness test, land navigation, an obstacle course, hands-on warrior tasks, a stress shoot, written examinations, an essay, a 12-mile ruck march, media engagement and a formal board. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda

Distinguished visitors pose for a group photo during a review of Operation Combined Victory at Muscatatuck Training Center, Indiana, Feb. 22, 2024. DVs are given the opportunity to observe Operation Combined Victory for two days, and get to see first-hand how our Advisors operate with replicated partner forces in a large-scale combat operations training exercise. Army

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Infantry Division pose for a photo at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, June 6, 2022.This ceremony commemorated Soldiers who died in Europe during World War II.

The Air Education and Training Command took responsibility of the 344th Training Squadron Detachment 2 Aug. 25, 2022, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, after an official transfer authority from the 711th Human Performance Wing. The detachment provides Air Force Specialty Code courses, acceleration training for all fighter aircrew, and aerospace physiology initial and refresher training for all aircrew.

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. poses for a group photo with Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing during a visit to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022. Brown visited Eielson as part of his tour of the Indo-Pacific region to meet with partners and allies and engage with Airmen.

The 192nd Wing's Intelligence Squadron, Virginia Air National Guard, poses for a group photo outside their work center May 15, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Weapons and Tactic attendees pose for a photograph at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, Sept. 16, 2022, after the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wings WEPTAC conference. The 70th ISRW gathered warfighters and subject-matter experts to discuss current issues and develop solutions for the joint employment of forces

U.S. Air Force ROTC cadets from the University of Southern Alabama Detachment 875 gather for a group photo during a tour at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 22, 2022. ROTC develops the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students to become officers while earning a college degree.

Paratroopers across the 82nd Airborne Division finish the 12 mile road march, complete a weapons test, and recieve their E3B on Fort Bragg, NC, April 7, 2023. 371 Paratroopers and Soldiers across multiple units and locations successfully completed E3B.

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines pose for a group photo after conducting a Forward Arming and Refueling Point exercise at Pohang Airport, South Korea, July 22, 2022.The FARP was conducted with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps to promote multinational training and preparedness as part of the Korean Marine Exercise Program.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to students in Basic Recruiters School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 10, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Black spoke to Marines at the Basic Recruiter School about the successes recruiters continue to achieve all while facing the challenges of a smaller eligible population to serve in the military.

Members of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company command team celebrate with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Theater Sustainment Command after conducting Blackjack Time Training on Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 28, 2022. Soldiers executed a 2-mile foot march and navigated an obstacle course during the training.

An all-female aircrew gathers in front of a C-130J after landing at Avenger Field, Texas, as part of the 80th Women Airforce Service Pilot Homecoming in Sweetwater, Texas, April 30, 2022. The WASP 80th Homecoming Fly-In event was held in conjunction with the Dyess Womens Summit in celebration of past, present and future military women.

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, and Norwegians managing the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway locations, pose for a group photo in Trondheim, Norway, June 20, 2022. Reserve Marines from 4th MLG, 4th Marine Division, and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing combined to form the Personnel Temporary Augmentee Program Norway which provided maintenance support to the MCPP-N vehicles.

Members from the 144th Fighter Wing, Calif. Air National Guard, the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tenn. Air National Guard, and a representative from the Air Force Material Command take a group photo together Aug. 10, 2022, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif. Members from the 134th ARW partnered with the 144th FW Airmen to view the Adaptive Basing Trailer prototype, and to collaborate on the Agile Combat Employment and Multi-capable Airman concepts to establish how the 134th ARW Airmen could execute ACE methods at their unit.

General Heraldo Rodriguez, Brazilian Air Force Aerospace Operations Commander (COMAE) and his team poses in front of an MQ-9 Reaper with members of the NYANG, including Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell, commander of the NYANG, Col. William McCrink, commander of the 174th Attack Wing, and Lt. Col. Andrew Carlson, commander of the 107th Attack Wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse NY on June 6, 2022. Rodriguez and his team visited with the goal of strengthening the partnership between the NYANG and COMAE. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Meade

U.S. Marines, U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Royal New Zealand Air Force Servicemembers pose for a photo at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022.Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Forces largest and most complex Large Force Employment exercise. Pitch Black 2022 is being conducted at RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal, and Amberley from 19 August to 8 September 2022. This Years exercise will host up to 2500 personnel and around 100 aircraft from 17 participating nations from around the globe.Activities such as Exercise Pitch Black recognize Australias strong relationships and the high value we place on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Exercise Pitch Black features a range of realistic, simulated threats which can be found in a modern battle-space environment and is an opportunity to test and improve our force integration utilizing one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. Exercise Pitch Black aims

Personnel assigned to the 832nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade, were tasked as safety noncommissioned officers at an obstacle course event during the SDDC Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. May 12.

University of Washington ROTC cadets pose for a picture before takeoff in a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. Air Force

375th Civil Engineer Squadron members attend renaming ceremony for fallen service member at Galesburg, Illinois, September 7, 2022. Senior Airman Daniel Miller Jr. paid the ultimate sacrifice for his nation while attempting to defuse car bomb in Al-Mahmudiyah, Iraq.

Members of the 932nd Command Post pose for a group photo, March 31, 2022, Scott Air Force Base, ILL.

Recently promoted U.S. Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery 1st Infantry Division Artillery give speeches during their promotion ceremony at Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia, June 3, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division is among other units assigned to V Corps, Americas forward-deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces.

DORAL, Florida (Aug. 17, 2022) - Group photo of senior enlisted leaders taking part in the 2022 Adjutant General Strategic Leadership Seminar hosted by U.S. Southern Command. Adjutant generals and other senior National Guard leaders from 21 states and territories that have State Partnership Program partnerships with 24 nations in the Caribbean, Central America and South America, met at U.S. Southern Command Aug. 18-19 for the seminar.

Competitors from the 2022 U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Best Squad competition pose for a group photo outside of the USO on Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 12, 2022. Teams from across USAREUR-AF tested their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they competed for the title of Best Squad. Winners advance to represent USAREUR-AF at the U.S. Army Best Squad competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, later this year.

Maintenance crews with the U.S. Air Force Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center and Royal Danish Air Forces 721 Squadron, take a group photo at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, after working together for two weeks during the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course, September 29, 2022. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to airlift aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, U.S. Marine Corps and 17 allied nations.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 75th Fighter Generation Squadron pose for a photo in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II after a third quarter weapons load crew competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2022. During these competitions, which are held every quarter, members are required to do a uniform inspection, take a written exam and perform loading duties during these competitions.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain (May 22, 2022) - Sailors assigned to Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) Team 27, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) conduct a trauma simulation aboard Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, May 22. The simulation was conducted as routine training for ERSS Team 27 during their deployment. TF 51/5 responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support U.S. Central Command, 5th Fleet, and Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives.

Airmen assigned to the 139th Logistic Readiness Squadrons Air Transportation Function, Missouri Air National Guard, pose for a photo at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Dec. 3, 2022. ATF is responsible for securing cargo and passengers for airlift.

U.S. Soldiers stand in formation before being recognized by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at Lielvarde Airbase, Latvia, August 9, 2022. The Secretary of Defense visited Lielvarde Airbase to recognize Soldiers serving in the Baltic region and to assure NATO allies of the U.S.' steadfast commitment to defense.

030310-M-0175R-002. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)

Army GEN John M. Shalikashvili, Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF, poses for a group photograph, with some of the Army personnel supporting the Rwandan relief effort. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Kigali Country: Rwanda (RWA)

U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Nordeen, U.S. Air Forces Central surgeon general, center, and Airmen pose for a photo at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 18, 2024. Nordeen visited the medical squadron, fighter generation squadron, and the air base group to talk with Airmen and thank them for their support to the mission.

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, pose for a photo after an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 5, 2023. VMFA-242 was awarded with the Commandants Aviation Trophy. The Marine Corps Aviation Awards recognize Marines for their exceptional leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment during 2022.

030819-M-7837W-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Airmen from the 36th Contingency Response Group pose for a photo during his visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.19, 2022. Kendall recognized several outstanding performers who contribute to the success of the Air Force and Space Force missions. Airmen and Guardians at Andersen AFB aid the Department of Defenses ability to project air and space power across the Indo-Pacific, primarily through Bomber Task Force, Tanker Task Force, Agile Combat Employment, Dynamic Force Employment and Cyber operations.

Members of the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department pose with Slovenian air force and Italian firefighters after a live fire exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 12, 2022. The Italian and Slovenian fire fighters toured Aviano AB to witness the bases capabilities and to set up future multinational trainings to further develop interoperability.

220614-N-TP834-1003U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, U.S. Space Command command senior enlisted leader hosts Keystone fellows, June 14, 2022, at USSPACECOM headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. The Command senior enlisted leaders currently serve in or are slated to serve in a general or flag officer level joint or service headquarters that could be assigned as a joint task force. USSPACECOM works with senior leaders across the Department of Defense and our allies to instill a warfighting culture, to promote professional growth and advancement that is instrumental to the rapidly advancing capability of the Joint Force.

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy pose for a photo during a tour at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The cadets visited Seymour as part of the Operation Air Force program, which focuses on orienting cadets on missions, organizational structure and culture through direct exposure and experience to U.S. Air Force and Space Force units.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 8, 2022) Personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, participate in an awards ceremony on Dec. 8, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Members of the 157th Air Communications Flight (ACOMF) stand for a group photo at Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Base, St. Louis, Missouri, Oct. 16, 2022. The 157th ACOMF is part of the 157th Air Operations Group.

126th Air Refueling Wing members pose for a group photo at Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy, June 21, 2022. The Illinois Air National Guard members, including the 126th Logistics Readiness Squadron, traveled to the air base to complete their annual training and assist in local mission readiness preparations.

Guam National Guard Maj. Gen. Esther Aguigui, Command Sgt. Maj. Celso Leonan, and Command Chief Warrant Officer Noel Camaganacan spend time visiting with service members during Cyber Shield 2022. Cyber Shield 2022 is at the Army National Guards Professional Educational Center on Camp Robinson, Arkansas from June 5-17. Cyber Shield 2022 is the DODs largest unclassified inter-agency and joint national level training cyber defense exercise which includes representation from 20 states plus Guam.

030905-M-7837W-004. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

U.S. Air Force and NATO members stand together on the flightline during the European Airborne/Airlift Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 29, 2024. The conference gave a chance to cross communicate effective strategic airlift capabilities which are vital to ensuring that NATO Allies and partners are able to deploy their forces and equipment rapidly in support of operations. Air Force

Mr. John A. Fedrigo, the principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Ms. Christy Nolta, the deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Reserve Affairs and Airman Readiness, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christina Hendrix, the executive officer for the Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, pose for a group photograph during a base visit at Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport, Middle River, Maryland, August 18, 2022. The group took time to speak with wing leadership and visit with Civil Air Patrol cadets during their 2022 summer encampment.

Texas Army National Guardsmen Pfc. Fabian Lee Vargas, 386th Engineer Battalion HHC, Spc. Benjamine Wallace, 436th Chemical Company, 36th Infantry Division, Spc. Edgar Ramirez, 372nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 36th Sustainment Brigade and Spc. Dylan Waite, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division at the obstacle course during the Texas Military Departments Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift on Mar. 29, 2023. The annual competition strengthens ties and fosters institutional relationships encompassing 95 partner nations.

U.S. Army Preventive Medicine Specialists, assigned to the 71st Medical Detachment, 421st Multi-Functional Medical Battalion, and Preventive Medicine Specialists from Royal Netherlands Army pose for a photo after the multinational preventive medicine pre-deployment training event at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, February 7, 2023. This training focused on increasing interoperability between the two countries as they prepare for Flintlock 2023.

Air Chiefs and Senior Enlisted leaders from Central America and the Caribbean watch the United States Air Force A-10 Demonstration team showcase high speed maneuvers at a geo-strategic event during the CENTAM-CARIB conference in Tucson, AZ, Dec. 07, 2022. This conference demonstrated partnership efforts between the 14 participating countries through information exchanges and collaboration.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 25, 2022) Sailors and local national employees assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, participate in an awards ceremony, Aug. 25, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Sgt. Marshall Edgerton, a Gold Star family member and a paratrooper with Signals Intelligence Support company, re-enlists at the 82nd Airborne Division Museum at Fort Bragg, NC, April 28, 2022. Sgt. Edgerton is the son of Spc. Marshall Edgerton, Sr. who was also a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and was killed in Iraq in 2003.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment conduct a Norwegian Ruck March at Joint Training Center, Jordan, Aug. 27, 2022. The ruck gave Soldiers an opportunity to enhance their readiness and physical fitness.

Oregon Army National Guard Team 'The Dude Bros,' including Sgt. Dustin Davis, 1st Lt. Marcus Briggs, Spc. Michael Cline, Sgt. Lance Pierce from Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry Regiment, won the Overall Team title during the 2022 Adjutant Generals (TAG) Match at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, Oregon, May 1.

Members of the 129th Rescue Wing along with military veteran guest speakers gather for a group photos at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., June 6, 2022, to celebrate Women Veterans Day.The event commemorates the first Air National Guard Unit in California to host an Inaugural Women Veterans Day, and recognizes the Air National Guard 129th Rescue Wing for leading the way in recognizing and honoring the contributions of women who serve in the military.The first Women Veterans Day was celebrated on June 12, 2018, to recognize the Women's Armed Services Integration Act. The date is not recognized nationally, but is recognized by a number of states, either through legislation or proclamation, and organizations.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Alpha Co., 2-10 Assault Helicopter Battalion return home to their families on Fort Drum, Ny Sep. 7, 2022. VooDoo Soldiers spent almost a year in Iraq defending the nation.

More than 40 military and civilian personnel from the United States and Mexico joined for the latest gathering of the Security Cooperation Synchronization Workshop (SCSW) Feb. 26-28, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The SCSW is a binational and Mexico) and trilateral Northern Command USNORTHCOM, Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional SEDENA, and Secretaría de Marina SEMAR) forum chaired by the USNORTHCOM Director of Strategy, Policy and Plans, the SEDENA Chief of Strategic Planning, and the SEMAR Chief of the Strategic Planning and Coordination Unit. It provides principals at the O-7 level a forum to articulate a mutual vision and discuss their institutional priorities, guiding multi-year security cooperation programs. (Department of Defense

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, pose for a group photo, Oct. 4, 2022, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 378th EOSS's mission is to provide operational planning, flight schedules, weather monitoring, resource management and more to support safe and effective flying operations out of PSAB in AFCENTs area of responsibility.

Members from the 502nd Comptroller Squadron pose for a group photo with financial management senior leaders during a site visit at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Feb. 5, 2024. The leaders visited JBSA to meet with local financial management Airmen and to get a first-hand account of JBSA-Lacklands unique and challenging mission. Air Force

Airmen assigned to the 192nd Medical Group stand for a group photo outside the Langley Hospital Sept. 11, 2022, at Joint Base Langley, Virginia.

Swedish military and diplomatic representatives and New York National Guard service members pose for a group shot in front of a C-17 Globemaster III at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York, on February 7, 2024. The New York National Guard hosted Swedish military and diplomatic representatives to introduce them to the many capabilities of the National Guard and pave the way for possible bilateral ties between the National Guard and Sweden. Army National Guard

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army panelists for the Hispanic Heritage Month Munch and Learn” event gather for a photo along with the event organizers, after the last question of the panel at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 6, 2022. The panelists were chosen to share their different experiences and perspectives as Hispanic members of the military.

The FA51 (Aquisition) Intermediate Qualification Course (IQC) visited Anniston Army Depot on April 12, 2022. They were provided an overview of our operations and a tour of the depot.

U.S. Space Force Gen. John Jay Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, middle, stands with a group of Superior Performers and their leaders in front of a P-40 Warhawk static display at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022. The Superior Performers were a mix of rank, countries, enlisted, officer and civilian, all receiving a coin for their superior performance.

Philippine Marines assigned to the 65th Force Recon Company, 3rd Marine Brigade, and U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unitpose for a photo after a period of instruction about the Siege of Marawi during KAMANDAG 6 on Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral training exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

The 40th Helicopter Squadron stands together for a groupphoto during the 2022 Omaha Trophy presentation atMalmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., June 28, 2023. The40th HS ensures strategic security by providing flexible,rapid-response helicopter airlift support to the 341stMissile Wing, as well as aerial surveillance of Departmentof Defense strategic weapon convoys and short noticeemergency security forces responses; supports emergencywar order taskings, and priority personnel and logisticaltransportation.

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, center-left, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), poses for a photograph with Force Master Chief Matthew Harris, left, NETCs force master chief, Capt. Leonardo Giovannelli, center- right, Mariner Skills Training Center Pacifics (MSTCPAC) commanding officer, and Command Master Chief John Beekman, MSTCPACs command master chief, as part of a visit to San Diego area NETC commands, Oct. 31, 2022. NETCs mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters.

The 39th Air Base Wing command team poses together with Polish Military Contingent leadership after completing their immersion, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 22, 2022. The wing command team visited the Polish Military Contingent as part of an immersion tour to learn about their mission and ensure they are receiving operational support. Polands mission at Incirlik Air Base consists of on-call duty and monitoring the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea in collaboration with NATO Permanent Maritime Groups and NATO Naval Command.

Led by Capt. Jonathon Carnegie, 505th Signal Brigade chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear officer and OIC in-charge of the qualification range, 42 505th Signal Brigade Soldiers traveled to Camp Navajo in Arizona for weapons familiarization training September 22-25, 2022. Eye and ear protection were observed, before entering the range and were remained during the entire use of the range. The 505th Signal Brigade deploys to conduct mission command and provide network planning and engineering support for assigned units.

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3D MLG, pose for a group photo during a practice grenade throwing event at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, on June 6, 2022. The grenade range was held for the Marines of 9th ESB, and 3rd Maintenance Bn, 3D MLG in order to increase lethality and readiness in a tropical environment.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., meets with Air Force Recruiting Service Airmen at the Classic Tailgate Party Air Force Recruiting Booth in the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium parking area, Sept. 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.Brown met with Airmen from Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment 1, 345th Recruiting Squadron, 318th Recruiting Squadron, 116th Operation Support Squadron, United States Air Force Academy, 164th Memphis National Guard Air Airlift Wing, 16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron, and 330th Recruiting Squadron. Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment 1, was established in October 2018 to conceive and implement innovative programs supporting Air Force Total Force recruiting efforts. It is the tactical execution arm of the Chief of Staff of the Air Forces Rated Diversity Improvement initiative. Its mission is to inform, influence, and inspire tomorrows leaders through innovative outreach opportunities.

U.S. Coast Guard members poses for a group photo with members from the Air Force and Army California National Guard on Coast Guard base Alameda, Calif. Oct. 25, 2022. District 11 Response and Enforcement hosted the Air Force and Army California National Guard as part of an ongoing partnership under theCounter-drug Task Force (CDTF).

Kentucky Army National Guard's 149th Signal Company assembles for a unit photo while supporting Cyber Shield 2022. Cyber Shield 2022 at the Army National Guards Professional Educational Center on Camp Robinson, Arkansas on June 13. Cyber Shield 2022 is the DODs largest unclassified inter-agency and joint national level training cyber defense exercise which includes representation from 20 states plus Guam.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 87th Security Forces Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49, pose for a photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Oct. 16, 2022. Defenders with 87th SFS K-9 section took part in a joint training with Marines to familiarize the Military Working Dogs with the transportation by helicopter. This skillset was developed for the qualification purposes of bomb detection in deployed environments, where certain terrain may only be accessible by air transportation.

Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Air Ambulance Detachment Yakima, 2-158 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade stand in formation at the detachment's change of command ceremony at Yakima Training Center, Wash. on Jun. 9, 2022.

U.S. Marines with Training Company, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR), Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command and personnel with Chesapeake Special Weapons And Tactics Team, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pentagon Force Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, conclude integration training with a group photo at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Virginia, June 21, 2022. Personnel from various organizations gathered to compare marksmanship and close-quarters battle tactics with the U.S. Marines. MCSFR organizes, trains, and equips anti-terrorism security forces in order to conduct expeditionary security operations and provide security for vital national assets.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron participate in Noble Skywave at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, Germany, Oct. 26, 2022. Noble Skywave is a contest set in an environment where the participants must use high-frequency radio technology to contact other military unit radio stations around the globe and whoever contacts the most takes first place.

U.S. Marines with team Guns and Hoses are presented with the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter Rodeo Trophy at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sep. 2, 2022. The ARFF Rodeo is a competition for Marines to showcase their operational knowledge of firefighting tactics, techniques, and procedures.

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