Joint Training Exercises

Images of joint military training exercises between U.S. forces and partner nations, highlighting collaboration and skill development.

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, commonly known as the LTTE or the Tamil Tigers, is a separatist organization formerly based in northern Sri Lanka. Founded in May 1976 by Velupillai Prabhakaran, it waged a violent secessionist campaign that sought to create Tamil Eelam, an independent state in the north and east of Sri Lanka. This campaign evolved into the Sri Lankan Civil War, which was one of the longest running armed conflicts in Asia until the LTTE was defeated by the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in May 2009.

Indian army man after the success of the operation against terrorist at the Taj hotel in 2008 Colaba Bombay Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

DN-ST-85-02029. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD)

Rescue workers, assisted by members of a United States Marine detachment, survey damages at the Christian College of the Philippines in the aftermath of an earthquake. Base: Cabanatuan City Country: Philippines

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service and Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and members of the Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia, French Armed Forces, prepare a traditional Polynesian meal during the Aito Course in Taravao, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Sept. 8, 2022. The event provided a bilateral training opportunity between the French Armed Forces and Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. The nine Marines and Sailor from HQSVCBN participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces in order to strengthen relationships with the region. The courses name comes from the Tahitian word aito, which means warrior.

Cpl. Raymond Vázquez of the Puerto Rico State Guard and municipal health office personnel, register a person's data in the municipal tracing office in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, May 10, 2022. The PRNG conducted rapid COVID-19 tests as part of Operation Continue Safe, a mission to monitor the health of Puerto Rican citizens.

010717-M-5834A-005. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Commandant Thomas H. Collins and President George W. Bush Visit - 26-HK-304-66. Hurricane Katrina

JABOUIN, Haiti (Oct. 18, 2016) Sailors and Marines attached to Joint Task Force (JTF) Matthew deliver food to the village of Jabouin. JTF Matthew is providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid to Haiti following Hurricane Matthew.

The officers of the Transitional Military Council (CMT) greeting the mortal remains of Marshal and President of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno during his funeral on April 23, 2021 in N'Djamena. He was killed at the front during the fighting against the rebellion of the Front for Alternation and Concord in Chad (FACT) on April 20, 2021. President Idriss Deby Itno had ruled Chad for 30 years.

Philippine Marines demonstrate field cooking techniques during Balikatan 22 aboard Naval Base Camilo Osias, Philippines, April 3, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalong for shoulder-to-shoulder, is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron participate in a ruck march at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2022. National Police Week is dedicated to honoring Americas law enforcement community. The week offers an opportunity to gather, honor, remember and provide peer support from other law enforcement service members and community citizens alike to those related to service members, who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Soldiers assigned to 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, drive military vehicles and walk along California Ave. during the 76th annual Wahiawa Lions Club Veterans Day Parade, in Wahiawa, Nov. 11, 2022.

Security forces at a site which has just had violence. At batamaloo in Srinagar, Kashmir. (Photo by: Majority World/Basit Zargar/UIG)

Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force members and their Philippine National Police - Maritime Group, 2nd Special Operations Unit partners cross a creek while moving toward their objective during a demonstrated raid viewed by Police Maj. Gen. Valeriano de Leon and Green Berets with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) on June 9, 2022, near Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This engagement provided an opportunity for the partners to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures with each other in an effort to enhance interoperability while showcasing capabilities. Our Allies and partners are our greatest advantage when it comes to long-term competition with adversaries that seek to undermine our shared values and international norms; we are all stronger together.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) teach members of the Kenyan Army the basics of the M224 60 mm Lightweight Company Mortar System (LWCMS) during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Isiolo, Kenya, June 29, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as basic marksmanship, small unit tactics, and mission planning.

A Beninese soldier from the 1st Commando Parachute Battalion march to receive an award during the Joint Combined Exercise Training (JCET) closing ceremony in Ouassa, Benin, Sept. 9, 2022. A closing ceremony is held at the end of every JCET iteration to celebrate the successful completion of U.S and host nation partnership, training and collaboration.

Royal Visit - Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles - 26-HK-10-51. Hurricane Katrina

With the help of a mirror, a Lithuanian soldier searches the undercarriage of a vehicle attempting to pass through his roadblock during Situational Training Exercise-5, Check Point Operations/ Weapons Disarmament, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the .... Complete Scene Caption: With the help of a mirror, a Lithuanian soldier searches the undercarriage of a vehicle attempting to pass through his roadblock during Situational Training Exercise-5, Check Point Operations/ Weapons Disarmament, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States

110810-N-RM525-443BAJO BLAY, Costa Rica (Aug. 10, 2011) Costa Rica Police Air Patrol Officer Capt. George Lozano, left, Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Joe Wainscott and Chief Naval Air Crewman Justin Crowe head toward a village to assist an injured boy in Bajo, Blay, Costa Rica, during Continuing Promise 2011. Continuing Promise is a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Sgt. Elijah Clarke, a multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer assigned to the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, finishes a 12-mile foot march June 6 at Lightning Academy, Schofield Barracks East Range, Hawaii, during the 2022 USARPACs Best Warrior Competition. The USARPAC BWC 2022 is an annual week-long competition consisting of competitors from multiple USARPAC units across the Indo-Pacific. The noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers are evaluated in several categories such as general military knowledge, basic Soldier skills, and physical fitness.

Airman 1st Class Danielle Bowden, a supply specialist with the 442d Logistics Readiness Squadron supply section, practices operating a forklift May 16, 2022, on Mildenhall Air Base, UK. Master Sgt. Anthony Burton, from the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply section, provided the training.

030622-M-0367H-012. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Karbala Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Maj. Gen. Stephen Smith arrived at the U.S. Army Forces headquarters for Exercise Super Garuda Shield at Baturaja, Indonesia, on Jul. 31, 2022. Maj. Gen. Smith is the commanding general of the 7th Infantry Division, which is serving as the U.S. Army Forces headquarters during the exercise. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

BELMOPAN, Belize (May 12, 2022) Mexican Naval Infantry Corps Marines assigned to Location, Search, and Neutralization of Explosive Devices unit conduct IED training during Exercise Tradewinds 2022, May 11, 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

Anefo photo collection. Indonesia, djakarta, soldiers during rehearsal of arrival ceremony Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard at airport. August 26, 1971. Indonesia, Indonesia, Jakarta

Seabees of Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), SEAMAN (SN) Garcia and Steelworker (SW1) Beamer check to ensure that the new camouflage uniforms they are being issued are the correct size for a proper fit. Storekeeper Second Class (SK2) Gouyer stands by to the left to get their signatures for receiving the new uniforms. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Security personals of the Border Security Force (BSF) providing tight security and patrolling the India- Bangladesh fencing in Nischinta Pur area, in precaution to the ongoing anti-quota protests in neighbouring country Bangladesh. Agartala. Tripura, India.

CAPT. Lewis, a medical officer of Co. B, 4th Bn., 325th Inf., 82nd Airborne Div., tends to a heat casualty during the Perrine parade. The event is being held in honor of the various military units in the area that assisted with cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The storm struck the region on August 24th. Base: Perrine State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Army personnel carry injured person stretcher, earthquake, nepal, asia Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

Soldiers from the Headquarter and Headquarters and Charlie Company, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army Hawaii Reserve and French soldiers work together to maintain an orderly crowd control on Huahine, French Polynesia, May 15, 2022, during Marara 22. Exercise Marara 22 reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and partners in Oceania and raises our collective readiness to address crises and contingencies in the region.

Indo Tibetan border force ITBF commandos at arthur road jail in Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India 17-April-2009 Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox

DA-SC-85-06415. Subject Operation/Series: OPPORTUNE JOURNEY 4-84 State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

RIO DE JANEIRO - Members of a U.S. Navy Special Boat Team trains Brazilian counterparts on the steps and procedures of a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 13, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

A Tentara Nasional Indonesia Soldier applies a tourniquet to a simulated injury during Close Quarters Battle training, in preparation for Garuda Shield 2022, July 31, at Nimitz Training Area, Guam. The U.S. militarys strength lies in our enduring relationships with allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific, reinforcing a global commitment to the rules-based international order. These relationships afford us access to key terrain throughout the region, provide unique and vital training opportunities, strengthen strategic deterrence of competitor aggression, and bring invaluable support to the fight, should it be necessary. #SuperGarudaShield #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

Young soldier aiming with rifle while lying on grass

051012-A-1327A-054. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Muzzaffarabd Country: Pakistan (PAK) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF-76

Belize Defence Force Maj. Rogelio Ramirez gives an interview on a Media Day during Tradewinds 2022 in Hattieville, Belize, on May 17, 2022. Tradewinds 2022 focuses on foreign military interaction, maritime interdiction, ground security, and field training exercises supporting U.S. SOUTHCOM's Campaign Plan.

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Julia Dodge, 820th RED HORSE, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada helps bring down tents prior to departure from Grenada on August 2nd, 2000. The Air Force's 820th RED HORSE Squadron, Nellis AFB, NV, and the Marine's 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (Not shown), are part of a larger humanitarian exercise sponsored by USSOUTHCOM (United States Southern Command) and is tasked with constructing a community center, barracks, and a school. This exercise, New Horizons 2000, is held in various Caribbean and South American locations. Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS '00 Base: Saint Georges Country: Grenada (GRD)

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from 1st Platoon, 797th Engineer Company from Barrigada, Guam wait to unload basic order supplies for the Nalevawada School construction project during Exercise Cartwheel 2022, Nadi, Fiji September 13, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the United States, Republic of Fiji Military, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces that builds expeditionary readiness and interoperability by increasing the capacity to face a crisis and contingencies by developing and stressing units at the highest training levels.

030518-M-1103B-047. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: Sattahip State: Chon Buri Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: Royal Thai Marine Reconnaissance

000511-F-5009P-011. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2000 Base: Thung Song Country: Thailand (THA)

UTEKPOR, Ghana (Mar. 01, 2023) Utilitiesman 3rd Class Kaylyn Rasser, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, works with soldiers assigned to the Ghana Army 48 Engineer Regiment to batch concrete for the Danish Mobile Camp Project in NAVTRAC, Ghana. NMCB 1 operates as a part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 68 for deployment across the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

Heavily armed police patrol the subway system of Singapore.

A Royal Thai Marine instructor shows the fangs of a venomous, White-Lipped Pit Viper at a jungle survival demonstration during Exercise Cobra Gold in Sattahip, Chonburi province, Thailand, Feb. 27, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Marine Corps

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 6, 2022.The Crucible serves as the final culminating event, consisting of body sparring, pugil sticks, movement courses, and patrolling exercises. After the completion of the Crucible, recruits are presented their Eagle, Globe and Anchor, and have earned the title, United States Marine.

SGT. Ervin Gadson, Combat Pictorial Detachment, Ft. Meade, Md., interviews STAFF SGT. Bashir Mohamud, 224th Military Intelligence, Hunter Army Airfield, GA. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Kismayo Country: Somalia (SOM)

DF-ST-88-05961. Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX III Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NIGERIEN AIR BASE 201, Niger - U.S. Air Force members de-briefs after the (FAN) Niger Armed Forces, (French: Forces armées nigériennes) on conducting route clearance to their objective. The partnership between the U.S. and Africa is critical to overcoming geographic challenges and building an international model of security cooperation across the continent.

981216-M-8902P-007. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

U.S. Army Rangers assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group teach the Cabo Verdean National Guard tactical movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Praia, Cabo Verde, September 7, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.

Gen. Hee Hyun Shin, Commander of Republic of Korea Army 2nd Operations Command, visited the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade on July 22, 2022 to receive a capabilities brief on the AH-64E v6 and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. Gen. Shin poses in the cockpit of the AH-64E Apache helicopter after getting a hands on look at the inside of the aircraft.

Military personnel from Scott Air Force Base proceed toward the aircraft that will transport them to Saudi Arabia as they deploy in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-04153. Base: Saint Lucia Country: Virgin Islands, U.K. (VGB)

African air forces senior enlisted participate in a small group Senior Enlisted Forum session discussion during the Association of African Air Forces 2022 LNO Working Group in Kasane, Botswana, Aug. 23, 2022. The goal of the SEF is to develop the groups mission and vision statements, priorities and overall objectives.

Vietnam,Ho Chi Minh City,Cu Chi Tunnels,Exhibit of Vietcong Fighters

Service members with the Indonesian National Armed Forces participate in the practical examination portion of the rules of engagement (ROE) and UN cross-cutting themes (UNCCT) course during Exercise Shanti Prayas IV at the Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre on Feb. 26, 2024. The ROE and UNCCT course enhances the peacekeepers' understanding of how to properly operate while conducting peacekeeping operations. Shanti Prayas IV is a multinational peacekeeping exercise sponsored by the Nepali Army and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and is the latest in a series of exercises designed to support peacekeeping operations. Marine Corps

Partnering nations hosts media May 17, 2022 at Hattieville range for Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Luke Jackson, right, an expeditionary ground reconnaissance officer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, I Marine Expeditionary Force, accepts a gift from a Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) soldier with 2nd Battalion, RBLF, after concluding Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 on Rampoyah Labi Training Area, Brunei, Oct. 27, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthening 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Members of the 450th Civil Affairs Battalion East Africa share a meal with members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) during a site survey to Yoboki, Djibouti, to follow up on previous education projects and set the stage for future operations on March 7, 2023. During the visit, the Civil Affairs team built relationships and appreciated the hospitality shown by the Yoboki community.

050116-N-6074Y-075. State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Major Command Shown: HC-11

970220-F-8748C-005. Complete Scene Caption: A Economic Community Military Observation Group (ECOMOG) Nigerian Army troop provides security for ECOMOG Mali Army personnel as they come off a United States Air Force C-130E Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The Mali Army personnel were transported to Roberts International Airport in Liberia, by the United States Military for a six month deployment in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force Operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping mission. Most of the inbound West African forces will come from the country of Mali, with the Ivory Coast and Ghana also expected to contribute troops. Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Base: International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR)

Police constable, varanasi, uttar pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox

SALAMANSA, Cape Verde (Jan. 8, 2013) Musicians assigned to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, Topside, perform a song while a woman dances in the fishing town of Salamansa as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

Rescue demonstration for earthquake by local administration Jaisalmer Rajasthan India NOMR Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Mumbai Police personnel at anti government demonstration Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Ian Craig of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy meeting with rangers, buildings constructed by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya

Belize Defense Force, Meixcan Marines, and US Marines conduct culminating exercises including vehicle takedown, search and seizure, arrest, riot control, and building raids May 19, 2022 at Belize Police Training Academy for Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

021211-M-3022S-007. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Manda Bay State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2

Army officer helping another military soldier sitting on wheelchair

Annalena Baerbock (Buendnis 90 Die Gruenen), Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, visits the training of Mongolian soldiers for deployment in UN peace missions by a Bundeswehr training team at the Nalaikh barracks. Nalaikh, 30.06.2023., Nalaikh, Mongolia, Asia

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