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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.

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-09-23. Report on the training of the Inter-Arms Military School in Saint-Cyr Coetquidan in Morbihan. The EMIA recruits its students from among active non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned soldiers selected by competition. The cadets follow a two-year training course. At the end of the first year, they are appointed to the rank of second lieutenant, then lieutenant at the end of the second year. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. France, Bretagne, Coetquidan, Guer le 2021-09-23. Reportage sur la formation de l' Ecole militaire interarmes à Saint-Cyr Coetquidan dans le Morbihan. L'EMIA recrute ses eleves parmi les sous-officiers d'active et les militaires du rang selectionnes par concours. Les eleves-officiers suivent une formation de deux ans. A l'issue de la première annee, ils sont nommés au grade de sous-lieutenant, puis de lieutenant a la fin de la seconde annee. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

010925-F-3745E-014. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-309-217. Vice Admiral Vivien Crea. Hurricane Katrina

Senior U.S. and Kuwaiti military officials cut a ceremonial ribbon, signifying the completion of construction, in front of a model of the Maritime Traffic Coordination Center in Kuwait, June 7, 2022. On right is Lt. Col. Eder Ramirez, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District, Brig. Gen. Darrin Slaten, U.S. Embassy, Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet, Brig. Gen. Hazza Al-Alati, the Commander of Kuwait Naval Forces, and James Holtsnider, the Chargé d'Affaires at U.S. Embassy, along with other DV guests. The MTCC, initially awarded in 2015 and recently completed, will serve as an aid to navigation in the north-western corner of the Arabian Gulf.

U.S Army Sgt 1st Class Karlos Sotomayor assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, conducts a class on field artillery procedures for a class of American and Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Soldiers during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 at 5th Marine Training Center (Puslatpur), Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia, Sep. 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 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 combine and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, meets Lt. Gen. Tadao Maeda, commanding general, Ground Component Command, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson, I Corps commanding general, during Exercise Yama Sakura at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 9, 2022. During his visit, Emanuel confirmed the ironclad commitment between the U.S. Forces and JGSDF and the collective strength of the U.S.-Japan security alliance. (Proprietary information redacted)

SINGAPORE (Feb. 21, 2024) Capt. Richie Jenkins, Deputy Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73), middle, meets with professional staff members led by Mr. Chris Anderson during a scheduled visit to Sembawang Naval Installation (SNI). COMLOG WESTPAC supports deployed naval forces along with regional allies and partners, to sustain patrols in the Indo-Pacific, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. Navy

Civilian and military officials pose for a group photograph prior to discussing U.S. military intervention in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Dignitaries include, from left: P. D. Wolfowitz, under sec. of defense for policy; Gen. C. Powell, chrm., Joint Chiefs of Staff; R. Cheney, sec. of defense; Gen. N. Schwarzkopf, cmdr-in-chief, USCENTCOM; Lt. Gen. C. Waller, dep. chief of staff, USCENTCOM; and Maj. Gen. R. Johnston. Back row: Lt. Gen. C. Horner, cmdr., 9th AF, TAC; Lt. Gen. J. Yeosock, cmdr., 3rd Army; Vice-Adm. S. Arthur, cmdr., Seventh Flt. and Col. Johnson.

A Brazilian Marine instructs during a patrol class as part of a bilateral jungle training event in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 25, 2022. The U.S. Marine Corps continues to seek opportunities to train alongside Brazilian partners in deliberate and dynamic training events. Bilateral training events, such as jungle training, offer both forces a chance to increase interoperability, exchange best practices, and set conditions for future events to continue to grow a long tradition of friendship and cooperation.

Major Elber Ramirez (Belize Defence Force), presents a decision brief to the Caribbean Task Force during Exercise TRADEWINDS in Belize City, Belize, on May 19, 2022. Photo: Cpl Alevtina Ostanin - Visual Communications Support (VCS)

010925-F-3745E-011. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Dan Asher, 86th Contingency Response Group (CRG), from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, has lunch with a local national while on guard at the United States Forces compound, located outside Manas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Manas International Airport Country: Kyrgyzstan (KGZ)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the U.S. Air Force's Ramstein Air Base, Ramstein, Germany

COL Sally Ubelacker (left), 42nd Support Group commander, assists in the unveiling of the new emblem for the 42nd Security Forces Squadron which was formerly known as the 42nd Security Police Squadron. Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The command auditorium at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego was filled with 1st. Class Petty Officers eagerly standing by to hear the results of the 2023 active duty Navy E7 advancement selection board, Sep. 6, 2022. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jose Barte, NMRTC San Diego biomedical equipment technician, celebrates his selection for advancement to the rank of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer. NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

U.S. Ambassador Alina Romanowski, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, briefs the ambassadors in attendance on U.S. Policy and her commitment to the government of Iraq as part of the Ambassador Day event, Sept. 22, 2022, at Union III forward operating base, Baghdad, Iraq. Ambassador Day is one of many important touch-points for key leaders to discuss issues and to map out the way ahead for the Combined Joint Operation Area to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (right), speaks with a foreign military member following a town hall meeting with senior leaders from across the coalition at Erbil Air Base, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Oct. 15, 2022. CJTF-OIR leaders utilize forums to boost collective resolve and increase unit cohesion during coalition efforts to advise, assist, and enable partnered forces in the enduring defeat of ISIS.

U.S. partner nation police officers from the Caribbean are recognized for having completed the Public Order Course during Tradewinds 22, on May 12, in Belize. Tradewinds is a Caribbean-focused exercise designed to expand the regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; strengthen partnerships; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during the SOP Development Conference; determine SOPs to be exercised; determine regional process for SOP validation; enhance ability to defend Exclusive Economic Zones; increase U.S./ally/partner readiness; promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into the force; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter IUU fishing activities.

A cooperative medical engagement is held by Iraqi and Coalition forces at a local sheik's residence in Hor Al Bosh, Iraq, July 30, 2008, to provide medical treatment for the local Iraqi populace.

220823-N-TT639-1050 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2022) - Capt. Kelly Fletcher, commander, Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 11, right, and Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), left, speak to sailors from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Ohnami (DD 111) during a distinguished visitor tour, Aug. 23 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

040808-F-9370B-018. Base: Richmond International Airport State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Ecuadorian Air Force Brigadier General, Celiano Cevallos Calderón, Military and Aerospace Education Command, Commander and Ecuadoran Air War College students to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2022. During the visit the students were briefed by leadership and received an orientation class by a college faculty member.

070309-M-9389C-104. Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 26TH MEU

040731-M-4419R-050. Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

050725-A-7377C-012. Base: Camp Victory, Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040331-M-7842H-003. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Kinser State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Maj. Eko Prakoso, TNI, provides direction to US Navy, Lt. Cmdr Roger Long, and Lt. j.g COLBY Mcliverty as they take their place on the planning group KOGABWILHAN 3, September 12, 2022, Jakarta Indonesia. Gema Bhakti 22 is a USINDOPACOM Joint Exercise Program event, utilizing US Joint forces partnering with TNI Armed Forces working together to increase interoperability and enhance regional stability and security through bilateral and multilateral partnerships.

U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Boehle, right, Senior Air Reserve Component advisor for Ninth Air Force (AFCENT), plays a quick game of ping pong with Tech. Sgt. Joel Canvasser, assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, during a visit to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, at Prince Sultan Air Base, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 27, 2022. During the visit Boehle briefings across the base where she explained specific processes, benefits and entitlements available to Reserve and Air National Guard members. ARC advisors are responsible for advising commanders and staff on Reserve and Guard related issues and advocating for deployed ARC personnel.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trevor Morrow, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental systems electrician, presents his Aircraft Battery Ready Line during the Royal Spark innovation event at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 30, 2024. The innovation establishes battery ready lines at each of the aircraft maintenance units, allowing for available batteries for servicing aircraft and deployments.

Role players and U.S. Military personnel demonstrate a mock meeting scenario for Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. William J. Gainey, senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at Ft. Riley, Kan., Aug. 9, 2007. The purpose of the training is to bring cultural awareness to the battlefield.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Sustainment Group (Experimental), 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and members of Japan Ground Self-Defense forces attend a presentation at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 14, 2022. The purpose of the presentation 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.

German soldiers with the Bundeswehr Medical Academy, U.S. Soldiers, and civilians participated in the Combined Arms Training Center-hosted Leader Resiliency Training in Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 28, 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

221101-N-LP924-1052 SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (Nov. 01, 2022) Maj. Gen. José J. Reyes, right, from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, the Adjutant General of Puerto Rico, speaks at a Women, Peace, and Security Seminar (WPS) at the Womens Shelter in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, as part of Continuing Promise 22, Nov. 01, 2022. Continuing Promise 22, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Exercise Pitch Black 2022 participants attend an opening ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Australia, Aug. 20, 2022. Pitch Black 2022 is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries air operations, and supports the U.S.-Australia Force Posture Agreement, signed in 2014, and the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative that began in 2017.

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hyun-Chul Nam, the commanding officer of 2nd Helicopter Squadron, Republic of Korea Marine Air Group (ROKMAG), gives a tour of ROKMAG facilities to U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during Warrior Shield 24 at Pohang, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2024. Warrior Shield 24 is an annual joint, combined exercise in the Republic of Korea that strengthens the combined defensive capabilities of ROK-U.S Forces. This routine, regularly scheduled, field training exercise provides the ROK-U.S Marines the opportunity to rehearse combined operations, exchange knowledge, and demonstrate the strength and capability of the ROK-U.S Alliance. Marine Corps

Principal election personnel meet in the office of Mr. Carl Bildt, European Community High Representative during Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. They are at Office of High Representatives (OHR) on the eve of the national elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In attendance are US Navy Admiral T. Joseph Lopez, Allied Forces Southern Europe, United States Naval Forces Europe and Implementation Forces Commander; French Army Lieutenant General Jean, Implementation Forces, Deputy Commander; and United Kingdom Army Lieutenant General Sir Michael Walker, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Commander; Commissioner Peter Fitzgerald, International Police Task Force (IPTF); Mr. Iqbal Riza, United Nations Mission in.... Complete Scene Caption: Principal election personnel meet in the office of Mr. Carl Bildt, European Community High Representative during Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. They are at Office of High Representatives (OHR) on the eve of the national elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In attendance are US

Small groups discuss opportunities and challenges of women's integration in Burkina Faso. U.S Military Personnel and Burkinabe leaders participate in the Women's Peace and Security Symposium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 13, 2022.

ANTISRANANA, Madagascar (Nov. 5, 2019) Madagasy marines practice using a stretcher during exercise Cutlass Express (CE) 19.2 in Antisranana, Madagascar, Nov. 5, 2019. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African, and western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.

Students and instructors from the Global Peace Operations Initiative participate in the Staff Training Exercise (STE) at Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 27, 2022. STE classes are designed to develop instructors who improve readiness of United Nations officers, classes include operations, logistics, planning, and civil military coordination. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

221030-N-TR141-1004 PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala (Oct. 30, 2022) Capt. Bryan Carmichael, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4, says goodbye to patients from Guatemala as they depart the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) after receiving medical care aboard the ship during Continuing Promise 22 in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Oct. 30, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of CP22, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

220428-N-ZS023-1008 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 28, 2022) Information Systems Technician Chief Petty Officer Sarahi Amorim speaks during a presentation on the history of Holocaust survivors to Sailors assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE (COMLCSRON ONE) as part of Holocaust Remembrance Day. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.

220407-N-UJ449-1026 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (April 7, 2022) Cmdr. Ronald Cappellini, Naval Air Station Sigonella executive officer, signs the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation, April 7, 2022. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

220616-N-PW480-0022 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 16, 2022) - Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) midshipman candidates take notes while attending firefighting and damage control training at Recruit Training Command (RTC), June 16. Upon completion of NSI, the candidates will start their freshman year of the NROTC program at colleges and universities nationwide this fall. NSI is an indoctrination program hosted at RTC, and provides midshipmen with a common military training orientation. NSI provides basic training in five warfighting fundamentals - firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and small arms handling and marksmanship - to begin creating basically trained and smartly disciplined future Navy and Marine Corps officers. NROTC is overseen by Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, which supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joshua Earhart, with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, draws blood from Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joey Bagaporo,with 3d Medical Battalion, 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.

US Army Major General Joseph W. Arbuckle, Commanding General, US Army Operations Support Command, discusses the new command during a provisional standup ceremony. Country: Unknown

U.S. Army Capt. Delvon Lewis, an information systems engineer assigned to the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Divisions Task Force Provider, gives an introduction on who he is and what he does for the Army to the students of the complex of general education and vocational school during a visit in Trzemeszno, Poland, Jan. 17, 2023. Throughout the visit, the Soldiers exchanged stories of why they joined the military and what life in the military is like. The students practiced English language skills while hosting the U.S. Soldiers that deployed as part of a rotation of forces to provide sustainment for training and operations on NATOs eastern flank.

U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Bridget Gill, 87th Medical Group commander, cut a ribbon signifying the opening of the recharge room at Joint Base MDL, N.J., June 24, 2022. The recharge room provides a space for 87th Medical Group staff to unwind and relax in order to increase workplace productivity.

DF-ST-86-06555. Base: Florennes Air Base Country: Belgium (BEL)

A cross-functional team from Honduran response agencies including Fire Department, military and police forces, and COPECO participate in discussions with Joint Task Force-Bravo representatives during exercise Sentinel Watch at the COPECO headquarters in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 23. Sentinel Watch is a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief table top exercise that brings JTF-Bravo and response agencies from across Central America together to build trust, confidence, and familiarity ahead of hurricane season. COPECO is Honduras FEMA-equivalent agency.

050210-F-1631A-024. Base: Green Zone State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

1st Lt. Margaret McDonnel, a nurse anesthetist assigned to 402nd Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team, U.S. Army Reserve observes Army and Navy personnel assigned to Republic of Fiji Military Forces apply a pressure bandage during Tactical Combat Casualty Care instruction as part of Exercise Cartwheel at Blackrock Training Camp, September 14, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the U.S., 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.

Col. E. Jonelle Eychner, 51st Mission Support Group commander, and Col. Soon Tae Kim, Republic of Korean (ROK) Air Force Operations Command Service & Support Group commander, exchange signed booklets during a Memorandum of Understanding ceremony on Osan Air Base, ROK, Apr. 6, 2022. The MOU was last signed in 2016 and included only about 3-4 pages of procedures. Now it has over 50 pages covering everything from force protection conditions, quality control to even adding COVID-19 safety measures.

Romanian Brig. Gen. Daniel Condruz, Commander of the Romanian 8th Field Artillery Brigade, speaks to U.S. and Polish counterparts during their Artillery Table VIII exercise. Romanian artillery soldiers fired rockets from the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from the Smardan Training Area, located in Galati County, Western Moldavia, Romania, Jan. 17, 2024. The Reduced Range Practice Rockets were fired by the Romanian 8th Field Artillery Brigade, and supported by U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 4th Security Forces Assistance Brigade, attached to Task Force 82. The artillery exercise afforded the artillery crew members the opportunity to conduct fire missions on the HIMARS to increase readiness and proficiency on the combat platform.

041211-M-0036Y-015. Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

DALA, Solomon Islands (Sept. 8, 2022) Capt. Jeffrey Feinberg, commanding officer of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), left, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Gianfranco Chavez, from Kissimmee, Florida, middle, and Lt. Elizabeth Jeffers, from Brazil, Indiana, teach proper handwashing techniques to students of Dala Primary School during a visit in support of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership is a unifying mission that fosters enduring friendships and cooperation among many nations. The years mission in Solomon Islands includes participants from the United States, Japan and Australia.

030709-F-6844O-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Kirkuk Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

221201-N-TR141-1128 SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Dec. 1, 2022) Musician 2nd Class Andrea Pharis, from Haddon Heights, New Jersey, assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Band, attached to hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) for Continuing Promise 2022, involves the crowd during a performance for Mauricio Baez school students at the Mauricio Baez Cultural Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dec. 1, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Brazilian Defense Ministrys Escola Superior de Defesa Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. During the visit the students were briefed by leadership and received an orientation class by a college faculty member.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Honduran Colegio de Defensa Nacional Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2022. During the visit, the students were briefed by leadership and received an institutional brief by a college faculty member.

030528M-0367H-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Karbala Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd BN 7th MAR

A member of the Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force photographs a weapon found while conducting a sensitive site exploitation demonstration during a military engagement with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets on June 1, 2022, near Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This engagement provided an opportunity for the Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force and U.S. Green Berets to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures with each other in an effort to enhance interoperability while sharing new ideas for maritime operations. Other TTPs exchanged during the engagement included small boat handling, sensitive site exploitation, and compliant and non-compliant visit, board, search and seizure operations. The Philippines and United States have a continued interest in strengthening our military-to-military relationship and reinforcing our maritime security efforts in support of our treaty commitments to each other.

Overall view of Operation Homecoming debriefing held at Military Assistance Command-Vietnam (MACV) on Tan Son Nhut Airbase. The meeting is co-chaired by BGEN McMull and BGEN Stan McClellan, CHIEF of STAFF, Military Assistance Command-Vietnam (MACV) both from U.S. Army. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam

Coast Guard Personnel - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-90-337. personnel playing cards at table indoors2. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 720th Military Police Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, practice combative techniques at the Strike and Submit Martial Arts and Fitness Center in Killeen, Texas, June 14, 2022. The soldiers are working to master a technique that allows them to escape the grasp of their opponent when grounded.

Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets speak with Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron as part of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The cadets are non-commissioned officers selected to become officers and are training to become pilots. JOEP gave the cadets insight into how the U.S. Air Force operates, strengthening operability between partner nations.

U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Switlick, middle, German Navy Cmdr. Junior Grade Felix Jaekel, middle right, and Jojo Arsenault, a local Micronesian doctor, middle left, pose for a photo in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Jan. 17, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships.

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Noll, troop commander, provides remarks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team in Paramaribo, Suriname, Feb. 19, 2024. This is the second iteration of the LAMAT mission to Suriname, where ready-medics will work alongside partner nation military and civilian health teams to achieve mutual benefits and build trust in the region. Air Force

NCC cadets perform at a parade during the combined annual training camp in Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre at Agartala. India.

050621-A-1566H-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Deshir State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: B CO., 2-506 INF, 101ST ABN. DIV

050628-A-1566H-060. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM State: Babil Country: Iraq (IRQ)

010731-F-4485H-001. Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

MAJ. Battaglia, US Army Brigade Headquarters of the US Army Task Force, briefs groups of visitors on maneuvers of the operations. Subject Operation/Series: Peacekeeping Operation 96 Country: Uruguay (URY)

Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Todd M. Simmons, former Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air University, speaks to 18th Wing Airmen about building resiliency and leadership qualities at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. Simmons provided insight on his 25 years in the U.S. Air Force and advice on battling anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.

011004-A-6086T-019. Base: San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220917-N-OL632-1074 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 17, 2022) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG), signs a guest book during a visit to the Italian Navy Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554), Sept. 17, 2022. The GHWBCSG is 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.

U.S. Army Soldiers participate in group discussions throughout an eight-hour, ACE Suicide Intervention program in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Sept. 16, 2022. Over 40 Soldiers from multiple units and missions attended the training led by Chaplain (Maj.) Christopher T. Montgomery, operations chaplain for Area Support Group - Kuwait (ASG-KU), Capt. Sarah Skelton, aeromedical and SERE psychologist assigned to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, and Staff Sgt. William D. McMurray, religious affairs non-commissioned officer from Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. Soldiers from many different units stationed across the Middle East attended the group training to explore various suicide prevention scenarios and exercise new communication techniques as suicide intervention specialists

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine N. Kelley, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks with base leaders during the share-a-cola portion of the Ramstein Enlisted Summit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct, 13, 2022. The share-a-cola portion of the summit provides base leaders an opportunity to answer questions from the Kaiserslautern Military Community and geographically separated units virtually.

Col. Curtis W. King, Chief of Air Defense Artillery and Commandant Speaks at the ADA Symposium 2030 - Enabling the Maneuver CommanderOur theme for this years symposium is ADA for Army 2030 - Enabling the Maneuver Commander. This theme originates from Air Defenses significant growth and modernization efforts to provide additional capability and capacity to the operational force. Invited speakers include senior leaders of the Army with vast AMD experience to include General James Dickinson, LTG Daniel Karbler, MG Sean Gainey, and the AAMDC Commanders. Additionally, LTG Donahue will provide a Corps Commander's perspective of what capabilities are required from Air Defense Artillery to enable the maneuver force. These discussions will aid in the development of the AMD force for the Army of 2030.

U.S. Soldiers with the 252nd Quartermaster Company provide an update on their preparations at Fort Hood, Texas for deployment to the Middle East. (U.S. Army publication provided by Capt. Cindy Llantoy)

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