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Historical footage captures military operations during WWII and Vietnam, displaying smoke-filled skies, armored personnel carriers, and cockpit preparations.

Rear view of men in control room monitoring experiment, 1970s

House fire at Point Independence, Onset, Mass. , Fires, Houses, Fire engines. Photographs by Ernst Halberstadt

U.S. Army Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team conduct a patrol during training at the Joint Multi-National Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany, March 31, 2007, for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The Soldiers refined their skills in mounted and dismounted patrols, small unit tactics, military operations in urban terrain, counter-improved explosive devices and long range marksmanship.

Canadian Royal Air Force Master Corporal Kristopher Hann, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control aircraft missions systems operator assigned to the 552 Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, prepares for a flight during RED FLAG-Alaska, 22-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 23, 2022. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of the U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jeremy Weymouth, 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, prepares an F-22 Raptor for take-off to conduct a night training flight, Sept. 27, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. Night training operations are essential for ensuring readiness and helps to maintain 24/7 operations in support of the NATO Air Shielding mission.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jeremy Weymouth, 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, prepares an F-22 Raptor for take-off to conduct a night training flight, Sept. 27, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. Night training operations are essential for ensuring readiness and helps to maintain 24/7 operations in support of the NATO Air Shielding mission.

Monument lit up at night, World War II, Washington DC, USA

Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, confront their targets during a low light engagement scenario for security forces training, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 07, 2022. The Marines traversed across ranges to deepen their knowledge with the M1014 shot-gun, the M16A4 service rifle, and the M9 and M18 pistol.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up a weapons cache for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) scenarios in Hasto Buso, Finland Oct. 17, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Tim, loadmaster, 193rd Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations Command, Middletown, Pa., scans for obstructions EC-130J during a mission over Haiti on Jan. 30, 2010. The EC-130's are operating out of Puerto Rico in support of Operation Unified Response in Haiti. The EC-130J Commando Solo is a specially-modified four-engine Hercules transport and is broadcasting AM and FM broadcasts in Creole to inform Haitians on various messages such as what to do when encountering a dead body, where to receive aid, and specific other government messages. U.S. Air Force

A KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 11, 2022. The 908th EARS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability.

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 577th Expeditionary Prime BEEF Squadron, loosen and remove rubber from a runway on Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sept. 9, 2022. The 577th EPBS, one-half of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group, establishes and sustains airfield operations at locations where U.S. Air Force aircraft operate.

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk aircraft with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while underway, June 26, 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.

DF-ST-86-09723. Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC 001) enters the well deck of the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) during the first underway mating of an LCAC and LSD. The LCAC is carrying an M-151 light utility vehicle, an LAV 25 light armored vehicle and an M-60 tank. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Demonstrations, riots and clashes on New Year's Eve in Mong Kong. Hong Kong on 2019-12-31.Manifestations, émeutes et affrontements durant la nuit du nouvel an à Mong Kong. Hong Kong le 2019-12-31.

Construction work is shown at night on Nov. 9, 2022, in the 1600 block of the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis., on a second, new, fiscal year 2020-funded transient training troops barracks project on the post. The $18.8 million project was awarded to L.S. Black Constructors, which is the contractor who built the first barracks building at Fort McCoy, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Resident Office at Fort McCoy. The new contract was awarded Sept. 29, 2020, and the notice to proceed was issued Oct. 28, 2020. The contract duration is scheduled for completion in 780 calendar days. Currently contract completion is scheduled for December 2022. The barracks is different than the traditional barracks located throughout the installation. This new building will be four stories and able to house 400 people in approximately 60,000 square feet. The building is being built with the latest in construction materials and include state-of-the-art physical security and energy-saving mea

A U.S. Marine with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds security in a hallway during a raid near Blythe, California, as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise, June 9, 2022. The purpose of the raid and of RUT was to enhance the integration and collective capability of the MEUs command, air, ground and logistics elements and prepare the 13th MEU to meet the nations crisis response needs during its upcoming overseas deployment.

A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sets security from a multi-story building while performing dry-fire training during exercise Intrepid Maven 22.4 in the United Arab Emirates, Sept. 20, 2022. Intrepid Maven 22.4 is a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command engagement series designed for bilateral and multilateral training engagements with partner nations and Marine Corps forces.

Soldiers with the Army National Guards 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment stand ready to refuel inbound helicopters during training at Fort Sill's Henry Post Army Airfield July 12, 2022.

The sweat grape. Winter Operation.

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot performs an aerial demonstration during the Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2022. The air show gave community members an opportunity to see various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. This years aerial demonstrations included the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and JASDF F-35A Lightning II, Mitsubishi F-2, a CH-47J and UH-60 helicopter alongside a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, flies over the installation during Checkered Flag 23-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 1, 2022. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. The 23-1 iteration of the exercise was held Oct. 31 - Nov. 10, 2022.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2015) Sailors fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for its upcoming deployment.

220630-N-XN177-2126 EAST CHINA SEA (June 30, 2022) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 121 launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 30, 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.

Corporal Charles T. Mabry, a combat cameraman with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, relaxes in the evening at Forward Operating Base Marjah, March 30. The construction of the base began in early March and serves as a key center of operations within the city of Marjah, Afghanistan.

Burglary, gloved hand opening terrace door

DF-ST-90-01599. Base: Berlin Country: West Germany (FRG)

A close-up view of a 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117A Stealth fighter aircraft refuels from a 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft during Operation Desert Shield. The F-117A is en route to Saudi Arabia.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

A Georgia Air National Guard B-1B Lancer from the 116th Bomb Wing, Robins Air Force Base, waits quietly for its mission at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Georgia. Base: Warner Robins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-35B Lightning II with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California, conducts an aerial demonstration during the 2022 MCAS Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Sept. 24, 2022. The F-35B Lightning II, flown by aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502, is equipped with short takeoff and vertical landing capability that expands its range by allowing it to operate from naval vessels and in austere, expeditionary environments. 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.

220629-N-XN177-1043 EAST CHINA SEA (June 29, 2022) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 121 launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 29, 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.

030106-F-6844O-001. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command

010911-F-0628J-004. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 7, 2019) Lt. j.g. Robert Wilhelm communicates with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 72 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82). Lassen is part of the East Coast Surface Action Group and is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Chattanooga National Cemetery: A Historic 1863 Landmark Spanning 120 Acres with Over 50,000 Civil War Graves, Open for Burials Until 2045 Chattanooga National Cemetery, established in 1863, covers 120.9 acres and holds over 50,000 graves, mostly Union soldiers from the Civil War. Expanded and preserved over time, it will allow burials until 2045. Copyright: xZoonar.com/WalterxGxArcexSr/GrindstonexMediaxGroup/WalterxArcexPhotographyx 22257485

220701-N-XN177-1045 EAST CHINA SEA (July 1, 2022) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 121 lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 1, 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.

220915-N-MJ302-1100 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Mass Communication Specialists take photographs during a flight deck drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

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