Military Briefings and Strategy Sessions

Images of military personnel engaged in briefings and discussions, showcasing teamwork and strategic planning in various operational settings.

221004-N-UB993-2005Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Chief Petty Officers assigned to.Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 during an all-hands call at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Oct. 4, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

U.S. Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force director of public affairs, listens to a briefing in the Spanish Patriot Unit Conference Room during a visit on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 4, 2022. Ryder and Col. Robert Firman, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa director of PA, visited Incirlik AB to meet with 39th Air Base Wing leaders, PA and American Forces Network personnel and to learn about the wings current operations and what they can do at Department of the Air Force and USAFE-AFAFRICA PA levels to support the 39th ABWs success.

Major Webster Williams (Jamaica Defence Force) provides a map model briefing on the employment of military resources for military operations to members of the Caribbean Task Force during Exercise TRADEWINDS 2022 in Belize City, Belize, on May 11, 2022.Photo: Corporal Mitchell Paquette, 12 Wing Imaging Services

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomes General André Luis Novaes Miranda, Head of the Brazilian Armys Department of Education and Culture to the IADC campus at Ft. Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., March 28, 2022. During the visit General Novaes spoke to students and was inducted in to the IADC Hall of Honor. Additionally, he participated in an office call with leadership, received a college briefing and took a tour of the campus.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a rehearsal of concept drill during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 12, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

221004-N-UB993-2005Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Chief Petty Officers assigned to.Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 during an all-hands call at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Oct. 4, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Major General Germán Lopez, Colombian Defense Attaché for a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 2022. During the visit, the visitors conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Airmen, Soldiers and civilians from El Salvador and the New Hampshire National Guard listen to a briefing by the El Salvadorian cyber security team during a joint exchange in the Centro de Etrenamiento Tactico, El Salvador Aug. 24, 2022. The meeting, coordinated through the State Partnership Program, allowed both the teams to share digital agendas, policies and powerful tools designed to protect infrastructure and prevent vulnerabilities.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christopher Fitzgerald, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), guides a tour of an unaccompanied housing building at CFAS for Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Basic Enlisted English (BEE) students from Camp Kurume, Fukuoka, during a tour of CFAS July 21, 2022. CFAS regularly hosts tours of the installation for the JGSDF BEE program allowing JGSDF members to enhance their English-speaking skills while enriching the bonds between the U.S. Navy and JGSDF.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted dignitaries for a Central American Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

Romanian Air Force members listen to training provided by the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron on the maintenance of Barrier Arresting Kits (BAK-12) at Fetesti Air Base, Romania, July 18, 2022. The 435th CRSS air advisors conducted training for the BAK-12 used to decelerate landing aircraft on the flightline.

221208-N-JC800-0006 SINGAPORE (Dec. 8, 2022) - Rear Adm. Mike Wettlaufer, Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), talks with Sailors and civilians assigned to MSC Far East during a scheduled visit to Singapore, Dec. 8.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Higgins explains cyber defense aspects to Lt. Col. Erwin. M and Col. Tri Bowo from the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI, Indonesian Armed Forces), during exercise Gema Bhakti 2022, Sep. 14. 2022, Jakarta, Indonesia. Gema Bhakti 22 is a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command joint exercise program event, utilizing U.S. joint forces and TNI Armed Forces working together to increase interoperability and enhance regional stability and security through bilateral and multilateral partnerships.

Medium shot. Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Gary Piepkorn, from 3rd Air Force, Royal Air Force, Mildenhall, speaks to his congregation as he prepares for his Sunday Mass at Air Force Base Hoedspruit, South Africa. The Chaplain is deployed here in support of Operation Atlas Response, a humanitarian relief mission in southern Africa. Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RESPONSE Base: Hoedspruit Air Force Base Country: South Africa (ZAF)

SAN DIEGO-- Capt. J. Patrick Friedman meets with delegates from the Peruvian navy in preparation for the Diesel Electric Submarine initiative at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego. U. S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Third Class Bruce Morgan/Released)

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Aug. 2, 2022) - Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion One and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel speak with representatives from the Republic of Korea Navy during a walkthrough of a Pacific Partnership 2022 renovation project. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

221003-N-UB993-2005SAN DIEGO (Oct. 3, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Vice Admiral Kenneth Whitesell commander, Naval Air Forces/commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet during an office call at Naval Air Station North Island, Oct. 3, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Tripler Army Medical Center Command Team and Staff gathered in the Kyser Auditorium to observe the Awards presentation.

U.S. Army, Alaska National Guard Soldiers from the Headquarters & Headquarters Company 297th Regional Support Group work on an operations order during the Command Post Exercise along with other multinational servicemembers on June 15th. during Khaan Quest 2022.The CPX aims to enhance battalion staff capabilities and interoperability to conduct peace, stability, and humanitarian assistance operations, as well as share experiences and procedures amongst participants to prepare for United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Morgan of the 7th Army Training Command meets Soldiers at the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Grafenwoehr, Germany, on May 25, 2022. Morgan and U.S. Army Europe and Africas Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman met with the Soldiers as part of a mentorship luncheon.

040615-M-5555L-001. Base: Camp Ali State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

The Mercury Brigade would like to extend their congratulations to the newly promoted KATUSAs. We always appreciate their work to advance the organization's mission. For everything they have done to improve our squad, we owe them an enormous debt of gratitude.

Marines from the Marine Innovation Unit discuss network hacking plans during Cyber Yankee 22 at Camp Nett, Connecticut, June 13, 2022. The Reserve Marines from MIU participated in Cyber Yankee for the first time and plan to continue to support similar exercises to bring extra subject matter expertise in an effort to address advanced technology challenges facing the Department of Defense and the United States.

WHITE BEACH, Japan (Dec. 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors interact with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors during a naval service language exchange held onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa White Beach Naval Facility Dec. 8, 2022. CFAO maintains and operates facilities to support the US Navys naval and aviation assets in the Indo-Pacific region.

051210-A-3283V-001. Base: Camp Echo Mnd-Cs Pio State: Diwahniyah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ARMY

U.S. Navy Corpsmen with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines (2/24) participate in a Valkyrie Whole Blood Transfusion Course on July 26, 2022, at Range 18 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Valkyrie is the whole blood transfusion program run by 1st Marine Division aboard Camp Pendleton (Calif.) that teaches all of their Corpsmen how to perform field blood transfusions. The 2/24 is an infantry battalion based out of Chicago consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors. The battalion falls under the 24th Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division.

U.S. Army Central Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Ronald Clarke and Command Sergeant Major Jacinto Garza, listen to the introductions of U.S. Army Central commanders and sergeants major from across USARCENT during the Commander's Conference (ACC) at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on May 2, 2022. The USARCENT Commander's Conference was hosted by Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark and Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, where various topics were covered regarding professional growth in leadership roles.

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Jaewon Choi, the noncommissioned officer in charge for the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Mission Support Command, thanks the unit for the opportunity to serve as the NCOIC, as he relinquishes the responsibilities of the senior non-commissioned officer, during a change of responsibility ceremony, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 7th Mission Support Command is the U.S. Army Reserve presence in Europe. Comprised of 26 units across Germany and Italy, the 7th MSC provides logistical and sustainment support for U.S. Army Europe - Africa missions across the theater. For more stories and information on the 7th Mission Support Command, follow us on Facebook, @7thMSC. Army Reserve

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a rehearsal of concept drill during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 12, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Command Master Chief Dennis Hunt, command master chief at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), gives a command brief to Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) members from Camp Kurume, Fukuoka enrolled in the 5th Sergeant Training Units Command Sergeants Major Course, during a visit to CFAS Nov. 22, 2022. The students visited CFAS to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the installations mission and capabilities, and to strengthen the partnership between the U.S. Navy and JGSDF.

1st Lt. Marvin Giron, the executive officer for the Salvadoran cyber security unit, listens to a brief on the large-scale exercise, CENTAM Guardian, during a cyber exchange in El Salvador Dec. 7, 2022. CENTAM Guardian is scheduled to test multiple Central American countries and their state partners on a range of security skills in cyberspace.

110809-N-NY820-239PUNTARENAS, Costa Rica (Aug. 9, 2011) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Adolfo Ruiz-Rodriguez, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Taylor Blackman, both assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MSRON) 6, participate in a subject matter expert exchange with local police in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, during Continuing Promise 2011. Continuing Promise is a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

040615-M-0367H-006. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

221012-N-DB724-1083CEBU, Philippines (Oct. 12, 2022) Chief Information Systems Technician Bernie Conanan, from Lasam, Cagayan, Philippines, assigned to Destroyer Squadron 7, speaks to sailors from the Philippine Navy, U. S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Navy, and members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force during a pre-sail brief during Exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas 2022 in Cebu, Philippines, Oct. 12. Sama Sama-Lumbas is a multilateral exercise and includes forces from Philippines, the United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability.

031211-F-4539R-001. Base: Volkel Air Base State: Noord Brabant Country: Netherlands / Holland (NLD) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

SILVERDALE, Wash. (March 07, 2022) Team members from Trident Refit Facility, Bangor's (TRFB) military personnel office speak with leadership during a gemba. Each week TRFB leadership personnel visits a different production area of the facility for a first-hand look, referred to as a gemba.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (March 07, 2022) Team members from Trident Refit Facility, Bangor's (TRFB) military personnel office speak with leadership during a gemba. Each week TRFB leadership personnel visits a different production area of the facility for a first-hand look, referred to as a gemba.

020427-F-1740G-005. Base: Hong Kong International Airport Country: China (CHN)

U.S. Marines of Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 18 meet with Marines of Republic of Korea (ROK) at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. Marines of MACG-18 and 1st ROK Marine Division met to discuss the ongoing partnership of the U.S. Marine Corps and ROK Marine Corps.

Partner nation armed forces attend an introduction brief at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 2, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios.

Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) Command and General Staff Officer Course International students began their welcome briefs and in-processing procedures. On July 13, the International Flag Ceremony will take place, where the participating nation representatives present their country flag, and marks the official beginning of the 47-week course.

040220-F-6905B-001. Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Vossler, assigned to the 91st Cyber Brigade, teaches a class on Cyber Security to Moroccan, Tunisian, and Ghanaian soldiers, June 7, 2022, at the Southern Zone Headquarters in Agadir, Morocco. These students received instruction in the U.S. Joint Planning Process ahead of their participation in the Combined Joint Task Force during the exercise. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Commands largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

041015-F-9429S-002. Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 4th Special Forces Battalion and U.S. Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) 511.2 coordinate a toy delivery for children in the local community in Basilan, Philippines, Sept. 12, 2022. SOTF 511.2 regularly conducts engagements with AFP partners, advancing interoperability and coordination, and growing our countries long-standing friendship.

U.S. Army Soldiers and Japan Ground Self Defense Force members participate in an afternoon training brief during Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Kengun, Japan, Dec. 9, 2022. This exercise strengthens bilateral partnerships that contribute to the defense of Japan and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (Proprietary information redacted)

The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division brigade staff receive training instruction on warfighting functions, battlefield framework, and critical at the NATO Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Feb. 5, 2024. The 2ABCT 1AD command team and staff conduct staff academics to train and prepare for LOYAL LEDA, a NATO tactical digital exercise. (

060402-A-5745M-006. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN DIV

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Tameka Horne speaks during her lateral appointment ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Jan 5, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Horne is currently assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) as the G4 logistics planner. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe.

041019-F-9429S-004. Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE CRISIS OUTLOOK 2004 Base: Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A student of the International Mobility Intelligence Course gives an intelligence brief to aircrew members of the Royal Danish Air Forces 721 Squadron, prior to a training sortie for the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, September 28, 2022. The Danish aircrew were attending the two-week course at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center. Since 1983 the training center 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. Army Garrison Benelux Sgt. Spencer Morris, a Military Policeman working in Brussels, answers board's questions for the unit Best Warrior Competition, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 28, 2022.

Military and diplomatic leaders from various participating nations participate in a Tactical Combat Casuality Course during Cutlass Express 2024 Camp Doraleh, Djibouti Feb 27, 2024. Exercises like Cutlass Express foster trust between participating nations by promoting mutual understanding and cooperation. Exercise Cutlass Express (CE) is one of three African regional "Express" series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet (NAVAF/SIXTHFLT). Air National Guard

Ghana air force Squadron Leader Dorcas Badu-Yeboah, GAF Headquarters assistant director air operations, listens during the Liaison Officer Working Group in Kasane, Botswana, Aug. 23, 2022. The LNO Working Group gives action officer-level personnel from various African nations the opportunity to come together to strengthen partnerships through shared best practices and experiences.

Nick Powell, a Master Resilience Trainer and Performance Expert at the Ready and Resilient (R2) Performance Center, leads a resilience class for German soldiers with the Bundeswehr Medical Academy, U.S. Soldiers, and civilians for the Combined Arms Training Center-hosted Leader Resiliency Training in Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 27, 2024. CATC provides an average of 600 training events and 85 mobile-training team courses per year, for approximately 13,500 military and civilian personnel, including 325 Allies and partners from 20 different countries. Army

A U.S. Air Force combat aviation advisor with the 6th Special Operations Squadron discusses maintenance operations in a deployed environment with a group of American and Philippine service members during Balikatan 22, at Clark Air Base, Philippines, March 30, 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 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

Gen. Andika Perkasa, Commanding General of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and Adm. John Aquilino, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meet with members of the media following a Combined Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) for Super Garuda Shield on Aug. 12, 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia. 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.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Enrilyn Thronson, 36th Tactical Advisory Squadron flight surgeon, briefs the international observers on how medical procedures are done at the Baker camp of Tinian, Feb. 13, 2024. Exchanges like this support collaboration and integration amongst Allies and partners and creates an asymmetric advantage through access, interoperability, increased partner capacity, and increased domain awareness. Air Force

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commanding General Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund speaks to the Soldiers at the Squad Leader Summit Nov. 15, 2022 on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. The summit is intended to develop, empower junior NCOs to be better leaders and build better teams and squads.

A representative from Djibouit ask a question to a panel during Silent Warrior 2022 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, August 15, 2022. Silent Warrior 2022 is a Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) directed forum with 37 nations gathered to focus on improving the security, resiliency and prosperity of Africa.

040605-A-5679R-021. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

040720-F-3431H-019. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

220720-N-ZS023-1005 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer Mark Christman, command master chief of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, delivers farewell remarks to Sailors before transferring. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Donald Van Hook, 1st Platoon Leader of Bravo Company "Bulldogs," 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, explains the importance of M1A2 Abrams tactical training to Polish soldiers by using the sand table during the Abrams Operation Summit at Bucierz Range, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, April 26, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces.

U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Filler, center, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, speaks during the unveiling of the new 501st CSW headquarters building at RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 6, 2022. The Pathfinder command team marked the beginning of the headquarters transfer from RAF Alconbury to RAF Fairford.

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division partnered with 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, 4th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, 9th Engineer Brigade 3rd Infantry Division, 44th Engineer Company, Kentucky Army Reserve, conduct Breach Master Training Nov 9, 2022. During the training soldiers from the multiple units also discussed different pros and cons of these pieces of equipment for a better understanding of how to employ and use the Joint Assault Bridge and The M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle. Joint training events like these help provide combat-credible forces in support of NATO allies and regional security partners throughout Europe.

The personnel section team reviews the needs of the training scenario during the operational planning portion of Super Garuda Shield 2023 (SGS2023) in Surabaya, Indonesia, Sept. 02, 2023. #SuperGarudaShield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. #SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and #joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations commitment to #partnership and a #freeandopenindopacific.

220608-N-WW980-0001 - KINGS BAY, Georgia - Ankit Sur, Magnetic Silencing Facility (MSF) Technician at TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay (pictured left), briefs Vice Adm. Ricky Williamson, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics(OPNAV N4), (pictured center), about the mission and capabilities of the MSF during a June 9, 2022, visit to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Pictured from left: Ankit Sur, Capt. Mark Yates, Commanding Officer, TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Cmdr. James Dohm, Public Works Officer, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Vice Adm. Ricky Williamson, Michael Badorf, Deputy Weapons Repair Officer, TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Rear Adm. Wes McCall, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, Scott Bassett, Public Affairs Officer, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and Capt. Chris Bohner, Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

020409-A-8359B-001. Base: Camp Blizard Country: Antigua And Barbuda (ATG) Scene Major Command Shown: USSOUTHCOM

020605-F-6701P-003. Base: Tbilisi Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO)

040414-M-1226J-017. Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060329-A-1526R-004. Base: Bogota Country: Colombia (COL)

011121-F-4406B-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company, Europe, Spanish Marines assigned to Marine Infantry Brigade, Third Armada, First Landing Battalion, and Italian Marines assigned to Brigade San Marco, eat together under a tent after a competition as part of exercise Lisa Azul in Rota, Spain, Sept 19, 2022. Lisa Azul is an annual bilateral training exercise that takes place aboard Naval Station Rota and Sierra del Retin and focuses on critical skills such as live-fire, helicopter rope suspension techniques, non-lethal combatives, and physical fitness to foster camaraderie and sustain interoperability amongst U.S. and partner forces and improve lethality in security and infantry operations.

Philippine Marines and Airmen receive medical suits from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command in Zambales, Philippines, on Oct. 4, 2022, during KAMANDAG 6. The class was intended to teach about decontamination in a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear environment. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Military leaders and distinguished guests observe a combined arms capabilities demonstration during Balikatan 22 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Philippines, March 31, 2022. Balikatan is an annual 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. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

030417-F-5712B-002. Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina 1st Class Medical Nurse Vesna Railić (left) and Dr. Marko Šarić (right), a military doctor with the 6th Medical Company, Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, conduct a site visit of a medical facility at Kozara Barracks, Knjaza Milosa, Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 19, 2022. Guard members assigned to the State Medical Detachment and 1-169th Aviation Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, trained alongside active duty Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina soldiers in tactics, aviation, medical, and non-commissioned officer development. The Maryland National Guard will celebrate 20 years of partnership with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the National Guard Bureaus State Partnership Program next year.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomed General de Ala DEMA Miguel Eduardo Hernández Velazquez,Incoming Chief of Delegation of Mexico to the IADBfor a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2023. During the visit, the distinguished visitor conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

Ghanaian army and U.S. Army Civil Affairs members meet with a member of Ghana Parliament after a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) in Karaga, Ghana, June 11, 2022. MEDCAPs serve as temporary field clinics to provide limited medical treatment to the local population.

Kentucky National Guard Chaplain Todd Weber opens up services with scripture while supporting Operation Tradewinds 2022 at Price Barracks, Belize on May 15, 2022. Weber traveled to Belize with the 75th Troop Command to offer religious services, counseling and support to U.S. forces and partner nations

Service members with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), Hombres Ranas de Infantería de Marina de Ecuador (Ecuadorian Marine Corps Frogmen), and U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, plan prior to a dive mission during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

The Inter-American Defense College and United States Northern Command hosts the inaugural North American Defense Framework for Women, Peace, and Security Workshop at IADC Kennedy Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27-29, 2024. The event brought together military and civilian experts from Canada, Mexico, the United States, and the Bahamas. The collaborative event focused on integrating gender perspectives into military education, addressing gender-based violence, and enhancing gender equality in military operations. Participants, representing diverse ranks and branches, formulated actionable recommendations and formed partnerships, signifying a transformative shift toward a more inclusive defense framework. Air Force

Soldiers of 2-151st Infantry Battalion Task Force Nighthawk attend a service conducted by Chaplain Cpt. Richard Wolfe Jr. at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 9, 2022. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Anna Pongo)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Adam Chalkley, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, right, pours tea for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Masayoshi Sakamoto, Commandant of the JGSDF Ordnance School, during a brief at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 14, 2022. The purpose of the brief was to explain and demonstrate the capabilities of three dimensional printing and how they will be incorporated in future operations. 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.

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sep. 28, 2022) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Johannes J. Gonzalez (right) speaks with mental health professionals at the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Sailor Resiliency Center, 28 Sept. 2022. NAVSTA Rota sustains the fleet, enables the fighter and supports the family by conducting air operations, port operations, ensuring security and safety, assuring quality of life and providing the core services of power, water, fuel and information technology.

Members of the US Army 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade load into a van along with members of the Djiboutian Battalion dintervention rapide on Feb. 22, 2024 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The service members were en route to the multinational training exercise Justified Accord 2024 (JA24). JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. Air National Guard

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members work alongside U.S. Army Soldiers as part of Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. The Yama Sakura training event encourages participants to work as dedicated partners in support of the US-Japan security alliance and for the continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Alaska National Guard Maj. Chelsea Aspelund, gender advisor for AKNG, 176th Wing, leads an expert academic discussion on the United Nations initiative for Women, Peace and Security during exercise Gobi Wolf 2022 in Bayankhongor, Mongolia, Sept. 6. Gobi Wolf is a multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement between military components of the government of Mongolia, U.S. Army Pacific and civil components. Participating countries also include Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

TSgt Kanako Fromm, a U.S. Air Force Language Enabled Airman assigned to the 374th Wing, helps interpret material with members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during the Pacific Unity Multi-Lateral Civil Engineer Key Leader Engagement, June 22, 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Themes during this KLE included topics of shared interest across the allies and partners such as joint capabilities, leveraging expertise in the Total Force, and increased frequency of subject matter expert exchanges and multi-lateral training.

060402-A-5745M-008. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN DIV

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 13, 2022) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) (Sel) Eric Batten, assigned to Information Warfare Training Site Yokosuka, emcees at the U.S. Navys 247th birthday cake-cutting ceremony for newly selected chiefs at the Chapel of Hope 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 Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

070324-M-7404B-001. Complete Scene Caption: Iraqi Army Soldiers stand at attention as Iraqi Army Brig. GEN. Bassim enters the room for a graduation of Iraqi Army Soldiers from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 24, 2007. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (fwd) is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Sheila M. Brooks) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: SOI

Municipality representatives from within the Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, met with Marine Corps Installations Pacific G-7, Government and External Affairs, staff during a tour of Camp Foster at the MCIPAC Headquarters on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. The visit emphasized the base's role in international cooperation, regional security, and the significance of the U.S.-Japan alliance in preserving peace in the Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard and the Colombian Army conduct simultaneous planning for an urban operations situational training lane during Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 on Nov. 11, 2022 at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South's premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year's iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Dario Perezrincon, with 3d Medical Battalion, draws blood from Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joey Bagaporo as part of a Valkyrie training event during KAMANDAG 6 in Basco, Batanes, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. Valkyrie training practices the skills to efficiently collect whole blood and perform blood transfusions for casualties in a field environment. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and shared cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted dignitaries for a Central American Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Hale, Canadian Contingent Commander (centre left), and Lieutenant Colonel Paul Simpson (centre right) observe Exercise TRADEWINDS opening ceremony in Belize City, Belize on May 7, 2022. Photo: Cpl Alevtina Ostanin - Visual Communications Support (VCS)

JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY (Aug. 5, 2022) Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDCC) Commanding General Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, speaks with Soldiers aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Bob Hope-class large, medium speed roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Benavidez (T-AKR 306) Aug. 5 during Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) 2022 operations. JLOTS is an expeditionary capability utilized by the Department of Defense (DoD) to transport military vehicles and cargo from roll-on/roll-off ships at sea to the shore via an improvised port when traditional infrastructure, such as bare beaches or austere ports, is unavailable. (Photo By Hendrick Dickson/Released).

031207-F-9629J-003. Base: Byhassan Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

From left, Lt. Gen. Tadao Maeda, Commanding General, Ground Component Command, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Australian Army Major General Scott Winter, Commander 1st Division, meet each other during Exercise Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 4, 2022. As a part of U.S. Army Pacific Operation Pathways, Yama Sakura 83 is the largest and most complex U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bilateral command post Exercise to date.

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