Maintenance and Readiness in Aviation

Silhouettes of airmen conducting aircraft maintenance, specifically on helicopters and battleship guns, highlighting military preparedness.

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Airmen from the 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform maintenance on the rotor of an HH-60G Pavehawk, Feb. 27, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. They were evaluated on their ability to unfold the tail and main rotors of a Pavehawk to practice making the helicopter operational in a limited amount of time.

Sailors aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) stand on and around one of the 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets as they wait for the ship to tie up. The WISCONSIN is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Frozen Dragon" CATEGORY: Portfolio PLACE: Third Place Portfolio CAPTION INFORMATION: November 25th 1999. A dragonfly hovers before several Amphibious Assault Vehicles in a U.S. Marine encampment, Cote D'ivoire, Ivory Coast. The U.S. Navy and Marine forces were in Cote D'ivoire to train with Ghanan and Ivorian forces during the West African Training Cruise. IMAGE FILE #DD-SP-01-00051. Country: Unknown

Two U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 24th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, discuss continued search-and-recovery plans during 12 continuous hours of rescue operations during an exercise as part of Emerald Warrior 22.1 at the Guardian Center, Georgia, May 10, 2022. Emerald Warrior provides annual, realistic pre-deployment training encompassing multiple joint operating areas. The exercise prepares special operations forces, conventional force enablers, partner nations and interagency elements, to integrate with and execute full-spectrum special operations in an arctic climate, sharpening U.S. forces abilities to operate around the globe.

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France, Brittany, Saint-Malo on 2022-08-17. On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Saint-Malo, Caroline Cayeux, Minister in charge of Territorial Collectivities, co-presides the commemorative ceremony and inaugurates the fire control post of the City of Alet, restored thanks to the Heritage Foundation. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.France, Bretagne, Saint-Malo le 2022-08-17. A loccasion du 78eme anniversaire de la liberation de Saint-Malo, Caroline Cayeux, ministre deleguee chargee des Collectivites territoriales, co-preside la ceremonie commemorative et inaugure le poste directeur de tir de la Cite dAlet restaure grace a la Fondation du patrimoine. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 75th Infantry (Ranger), Fort Lewis, Washington, prepares to go airborne from a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during annual winter training exercises. Base: Camp Ripley State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Barbed wire fence. Razor wire. Restricted area. Crime and punishment concept photo. Ho Chi Minh city. Vietnam.

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DF-ST-89-01081. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: King Faisal Air Base, Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR)

221031-N-CM110-1314 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2022) - Sailors scrub the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 31, 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.

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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Cuthbert Pattillo and Lt. Gen. Charles Pattillo in Section 75 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 14, 2022.Twin brothers, Maj. Gen. and Lt. Gen. Pattillo enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces in November 1942. During World War II, both flew with the Eighth Air Forces 352nd Fighter Group, protecting bombers and attacking ground targets. Maj. Gen. Pattillo flew 135 combat missions before being shot down and captured by the Germans. He remained a POW until the end of the war.Both were released from active duty following World War II but were later recalled in early 1948, serving with the 31st Fighter Group. Later, both served with the with the 36th Tactical Wing at Furstenfeldbruck Air Base in Germany. While in Europe, both helped form and flew in the U.S

DN-SN-85-09413. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Staff Sgt. Rafael Quiroz, a 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, watches his wingman's back during an active shooter procedure at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov.7, 2011. Yokota is conducting an operational readiness exercise.

Artwork: "Impressions at Eglin 1-15" Artist: Maurice Silber. Country: Unknown

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Luigi Morillas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, stands at attention during the 80th annual Evening Colors Ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 15, 2022. The ceremony was held to commemorate the official dedication of Camp Pendleton, which took place in September 1942. The base was named after Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, who had long advocated for a West Coast training base to be established.

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HIROSHI WATANABE, KEN KENSEI, NOBUMASA SAKAGAMI and TOSHI TODA in LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA (2006), directed by CLINT EASTWOOD.

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DF-ST-89-00948. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR)

A Soldier with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division fills a five-gallon water jug at Fort Irwin, California, August 3, 2022. Staying hydrated is one of the many safety measures observed while on rotation to the National Training Center.

A U.S. Marine with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), conducts services on gear during a mission readiness exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 10, 2023. The exercise was conducted in order to practice realistic training to improve, sustain, and develop standards of procedures safely.

A Seabee salutes the colors as he arrives on the quarterdeck of the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LKA-113). He is part of a 22-man Seabee detachment that will depart for Costa Rica on a drought relief mission. Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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 4, 2022. The 908th EARS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability.

Razor wire on top of the DMZ (Demilitaized Zone) fence, Imjingak, South Korea, Asia

The Spotter: R.T.H. Clay, once a clerk in business in Oxford, is now a spotter. A.A. gunners have certainly proved their worth during the attacks by enemy aircraft. For every machine destroyed, dozens have been turned back by the barrages of fire which these men have sent up into the skies. This H.A.A Battery R.A. was formed after the Munich crisis and is manned by titled people and business men of Oxford, teachers, butchers, professors, University men and M.A's all of whom are fighting together for the common cause. These men went to action stations at the beginning of the warafter having and only a few months training. September 9, 1940. (Photo by Fox photos).

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121104-N-QP268-008NEW YORK (Oct. 4, 2012) A Sailor assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 connects two 3-inch dewatering hoses in preparation of removing water from the lower levels of the World Trade Center in support of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York City. MDSU-2 is operating under the U.S. Northern Command Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission, working closely with state officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency in disaster response.

220526-N-PC065-1018 AEGEAN SEA (May 26, 2022) - Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Michaelangelo Vonchampion, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), takes photographs as part of the ships nautical or otherwise photographic intelligence and exploitation team, May 26, 2022. Arlington and embarked elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group-22nd MEU team, and are 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.

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070403-A-5406P-034.JPG - Cpl. Benjamin Meyer of Steven's Point, Wisc., a combat engineer with A Co., 325th Special Troops Battalion, 2nd BCT, 82nd Airborne Division, uses a power saw to cut away storefront locks during an early morning raid on suspected sniper positions in Adhamiyah, Baghdad Apr. 3.

On the arrival of the Soviet head of state and party Leonid Brezhnev by Willy Brandt on 18. 5. 1973, the government had its first meeting with Leonid Brezhnev over dinner in the evening. Arrival at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Germany, Europe

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 20, 2022) Sailors conduct a live-fire exercise aboard 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.

STAFF Sergeant William F. Sarhage III, 390th Missile Maintenance Squadron, uses a communications headset to speak to technicians in a silo, during the removal of a Titan II reentry vehicle at site No. 570-5. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Eagle, globe and anchors being prepared to be awarded to the new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2022. These recruits have just completed the crucible - a 54-hour event that challenges all the skills a recruit has learned throughout recruit training. After nearly 11 weeks of physically and mentally demanding challenges, the recruits of Golf Company have finally earned the title United States Marine.

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A Pacific Air Forces patch reflects in the instruments of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 2, 2022. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and Allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

alte Waffe ist eine Artilleriekanone im Krieg in der Ukraine Ohne Soldaten old weapon is an artillery cannon in the war in Ukraine and the Kursk region of Russia Without soldiers LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/SofiiaxPotaninax 23221020

Detail from the Merchant Seafarers' War Memorial in Cardiff Bay

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), carves a wooden plaque in memory of Marines killed in a KC-130 crash at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU

A fireman from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron participates in a controlled burn exercise May 21, 2014, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The fire training facility provides realistic training for the fire fighters with controlled flames emanating from specific areas of the building, and can be used in any type of weather to increase readiness of base and local community firefighters.

Officer Zach Kaletsch, 81st Security Forces Squadron combat arms range safety officer, and Tech. Sgt. Michael Daehnert, 81st SFS combat arms NCO in charge, retrieve scores from targets during the Police Week shooting competition at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 17, 2022. The event was held during National Police Week, recognizing the men and women in law enforcement.

Sergeant Weber, instructor, assists in the rigging of a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter for rappelling during his recertification as a rappelling instructor. Base: Northern Training Area (NTA) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

220727-N-HA192-1150ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) - Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), prepare a ram fan 2000 for inspection in the ship's hangar bay as part of Readiness Evaluation 7 (READ-E 7), July 27, 2022. READ-E 7 is a type commander-led assessment that focuses on ensuring the ship is in the proper material condition.

171127-N-MJ135-2363 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 27, 2017) Electricians Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Amelia Haverkamp stands in formation waiting to receive her frocking letter on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

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101116-N-3970R-374 TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010) Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 participants compete in an obstacle course. The capstone is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships and to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations.

221031-N-XU073-1120YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 31, 2022) Community members participate in a trunk-or-treat event hosted by Yokosuka Child & Youth Programs onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mathew Whitworth, an engineer equipment operator with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, sets up concertina wire along his platoon's defensive position, Urban Terrain Town, Eastern Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, July 21, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jack Hylanddeleon, a heavy equipment engineer operator with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, prepares a DD 1380 casualty card during a combat life saver course on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Battery of missiles and front of machine gun mounted under military jet aircraft on display in public park in Seosan, South Korea, Asia

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Cooling jackets of two machine guns mounted on a turret on display in public park

A flag is displayed during a POW/MIA commemoration run, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 29, 2022. Volunteers from the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing ran for 24-hours with the POW/MIA Flag and the U.S. Flag in honor of those held in captivity and those who have yet to return home.

101123-N-8335D-162WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (Nov. 23, 2010) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46)) qualify with the 9mm Berretta pistol at a mobile indoor firing range at White Beach Naval Facility. Tortuga is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the western Pacific Ocean.

DF-ST-88-06789. Base: Warner Robins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Iraqi soldier's goggles catch the reflection of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Murphy, left, as he instructs Iraqi soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 11th Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division, on individual movement techniques at the Ghuzlani Warrior Training Center, Feb 2. Murphy and fellow Soldiers of 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, run Iraqi battalions through 25-day training cycles at the GWTC in order to teach them collective unit-level warfighting drills in order to bolster IA independence on national defense operations.

060505-N-1513W-012. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

Builder 3rd Class Zebedee Lynum, left, and Builder/Construction Apprentice Jimmie France, both of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 (NMCB-1), use a chain to secure a container to a pallet as equipment is prepared for transportation to Somalia for use during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

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110414-N-DM338-087PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2011) Sailors pass chemical, biological and radiological kits during a working party in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is operating in the western Pacific Ocean.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leonardo Hernandez, a supply administration and operations specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts an inventory check of recently offloaded Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) for Exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Hanko, Finland, Sept. 30, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, CLR-2, 2nd MLG, 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.

SAVOONGA, Alaska (Sept. 15, 2022) West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare operators perform a military free fall jump during Operation Noble Defender. This Noble Defender operation demonstrates the ability to launch at a moment's notice from dispersed air and maritime locations to defend Northern approaches in multiple regions of the continent across all domains, displaying resilience in the face of multiple and complex threats.

Silhouette of three US Air Force Visual Information professionals, a videographer, a still photographer, and a graphics specialist

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AIRMAN Kathryn Gillinan, carrying a M16 rifle, watches for "aggressors" as she stands guard duty during exercise PRIME BEEF. Subject Operation/Series: PRIME BEEF Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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070130-N-4776G-195. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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MOGILEV, BELARUS MAI 21 2023 Alter Panzer. Räder und Kette Nahaufnahme und friedlichen Hintergrund Denkmal für alte Waffen Nahaufnahme Symbol für das Ende des Krieges. Alte militärische Waffen Ausrüstung der Streitkräfte des Landes. MOGILEV, BELARUS MAY 21 2023 Old tank. Wheels and track closeup and peaceful background Monument to old weapons close-up Symbol of end of war. Old military weapons Equipment of countrys armed forces. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/KatsiarynaxHuravax 23373174

An entry is made in the ship's deck log aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26). Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Parachute Team encourages one another prior to performing at the Red River Thunder Open House and Airshow on Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Oct. 1, 2022. During the airshow, the team conducted a parachute demonstration to connect the Army with the American public and enhance the Armys recruiting efforts.

The Lorraine cross at Juno Beach, France

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, visit various museums and monuments in Normandy, France, May 25, 2022. This visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War II.

A detail shot shows a wave breaking through the view of a chock on deck on board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901), July 9, 2022. The Bear and its crew are deploying to support the Northern Atlantic Fisheries Organization, deter illegal fishing and increase maritime domain awareness in tandem with its allied nations.

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Sgt. Seth Forbes, 27, a motor transport mechanic with 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, remains focused and calm before his fight against Virgil Davis of the Eureka fire department at the Scottstrade Center in St. louis, June 20. The event, "First to Fight," is an amateur boxing tournament which puts Marines and St. Louis police and firefighters toe-to-toe with all proceeds to benefit Backstoppers, Semper Fi Foundation and Toys for Tots. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people.

Staff Sgt. John Collins, a 117th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, use 1 and 3/4 inch attack line hoses Oct. 16, 2022, on the flight line at Sumpter-Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama. The firefighters were manning the hoses while another firefighter controlled the water for their apparatus operator certification test.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2013) Sailors observe a C-2A Greyhound from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting unit-level training.

Scarly Renguul, a searcher with the Norwegian People's Aid, packs a C-4 charge during an Explosive Effects Range in support of Task Force Koa Moana 22 in Babeldaob, Republic of Palau, June 27, 2022. Named Koa Moana, after a Hawaiian/Polynesian phrase meaning ocean warrior, the task force fosters peace and security, builds relationships, and supports an international rules-based order that benefits the Indo-Pacific region.

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FORT HOOD, Texas. - A U.S. Army Soldier, part of a Security Force Assistance Brigade, annotates medical findings after conducting patient care on a role-player during pre-deployment training at a Fort Hood, Texas, training sight Aug.10, 2022.

A troop keeps watch in tower 5. Subject Operation/Series: ABLE SENTRY Base: Skopje Country: Macedonia (MKD)

New recruits arrive and begin the receiving process to pick up with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Aug. 15, 2022. Recruits abilities to listen and follow directions are tested immediately upon arrival as they fill out their paperwork to get officially checked in to Parris Island.

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A POW/MIA flag flies from a vehicle at the village of Woginara 2, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea on Sep. 13, 2022. The investigation team visited multiple areas across the mountainous East Sepik Province in hopes of recovering missing U.S. service members lost during World War II. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and the nation.

Sgt. Christopher Jeffery, a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crew chief assigned to 1st Battalion (Attack), 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, adjusts an ammunition can for an M-240H machine prior to a personnel movement mission, Oct. 3, at Forward Operating Base Fenty, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan.

110520-N-GS507-791PENSACOLA, Fla. (May 20, 2011) Staff and students at the Center for Information Dominance (CID) Corry Station participate in morning colors during the command's sixth annual Cultural Diversity Day. CID Corry Station oversees career management and training for officer and enlisted students of the U.S. military and allied forces in the fields of information warfare, information professional, cryptologic and information technology.

Newport News Shipbuilding contractor Charlie Henard, from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, ignites a propane torch aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), in Newport News, Virginia, Jan. 26, 2022. The John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipyard working alongside NNS, NAVSEA and contractors conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul as part of the mission to deliver the warship back in the fight, on time and on budget, to resume its duty of defending the United States. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Curtis Burdick)

A pump spews water at a water screening station during a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) recovery mission in Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, Oct. 3, 2022. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and our nation.

Lt. Jacob Westerberg, research psychologist for the Robert E. Mitchell Center (REMC) RPOW studies, peaks over a log while re-enacting scenes from his training and describe his professional take on psychological experiences faced by those having to endure real-life survival scenarios like those taught in the survive evade resist and escape (SERE) training. Photos were captured onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Jan. 11. The Robert E. Mitchell Center houses the POW research studies program for all branches the armed forces and has been an active program for 50 years as of 2023.

Dust covers the boots of a member of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 (NMCB-1) working on a well drilling rig during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope. The well, near Bale Dogle, is intended to supply an old Soviet air base being used by U.S. and Moroccan personnel participating in the operation. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Somalia (SOM)

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