Military Communication Equipment

Images featuring a variety of military communication equipment including radar systems and mobile control towers, set against diverse outdoor backdrops.

June 18, 2010 - A U.S. Marine looks though the optics of a BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile while participating in convoy operations during Javelin Thrust 2010 at a range outside Hawthorne, Nevada.
June 18, 2010 - A U.S. Marine looks though the optics of a BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile while participating in convoy operations during Javelin Thrust 2010 at a range outside Hawthorne, Nevada.
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DF-ST-89-00971. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: King Faisal Air Base, Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR)
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DA-ST-87-01762. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 86 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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During a joint force exercise on Sept. 8, 2022 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, members of the 109th Air Control Squadron and the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) drove Polaris Military RZRs that were modified with mobile battle management command and control equipment that controlled multiple aircraft from the ground. This technology allowed the aircraft to be able strike simulated targets with the provided information from the air battle managers.
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During a joint force exercise on Sept. 8, 2022 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, members of the 109th Air Control Squadron and the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) drove Polaris Military RZRs that were modified with mobile battle management command and control equipment that controlled multiple aircraft from the ground. This technology allowed the aircraft to be able strike simulated targets with the provided information from the air battle managers.
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Naples, Scampia district, the carabinieri of the Helicopters department of Pontecagnano present the new drones that will be used to monitor, during quarantine, in compliance with the rules of containment for the coronavirus pandemia
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DN-ST-88-04108. Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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US Marines set up a reverse osmosis water purification unit (ROWPU) during Exercise EASTERN WIND 83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 83. Subject Operation/Series: EASTERN WIND 83, BRIGHT STAR 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM)
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030109-F-3715H-017. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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020829-F-9448S-022. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Justice, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)
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New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 101st Signal Expeditionary Battalion train on the AN/TSC-156 Phoenix Tactical SHF Satellite Terminal during premobilization training at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. October 3, 2022.
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U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to deploy a 310 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle during an EOD exercise in support of exercise Northern Viking 2022, on Keflavík Air Base, Iceland, April 10, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap.
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DA-SC-87-07945. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Real-Time Information in the Cockpit system is displayed during a training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. The 92nd Operations Group held a week-long training event to build proficiency with the RTIC system, which was designed to increase connectivity between Air assets during real-world operations worldwide. During the training event, pilots and in-flight refueling operators learned about the components of RTIC, performed ground training to simulate using the system and utilized the system during a training flight. Training like this ensures Fairchild AFBs Airmen are prepared to apply appropriate tactics to possible pacing threats and demonstrates their readiness for tomorrows fight anytime, anywhere. Air Force
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A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands beside a 310 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle during an EOD exercise in support of exercise Northern Viking 2022, on Keflavík Air Base, Iceland, April 10, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap.
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040318-F-3873G-007. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC
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030724-F-6701P-022. Base: Lungi Country: Sierra Leone (SLE)
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Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 fly underneath a ring of smoke during a Joint Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment and capabilities of the armed forces to the local community. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBHs longstanding relationship with the local community.
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US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Marty Jeffers, CHIEF Network Systems, 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, trouble shoots an air picture link for the Combined Air Operation Center. The 603rd is deployed to Bovbjerg, Denmark, in support of the annual TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY Exercise "TFW" and a NATO AIR MEET. TFW and NATO AIR MEET are multinational exercises designed to practice and improve tactical capabilities in a combine training environment. Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRYNATO AIR MEET Base: Bovbjerg Country: Denmark (DNK)
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Lift Aircrafts Hexa aircraft from the AFWERX Agility Prime project demonstrates its abilities to U.S. Air Force Airmen and Civilian Contractors during Emerald Warrior 22.1 at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 3, 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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Maintenance and Logistics Commands Atlantic - Property Inventory Team - Station New Orleans - 26-HK-192-33. Hurricane Katrina
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US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN John McDougall, of the 92nd Communications Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, a member of the Mobile Initial Communication Kit (MICK), secures a VHF line of sight antenna for local communications into place, while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil. US Air Force Senior Airman John McDougall, of the 92nd Communications Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, a member of the Mobile Initial Communication Kit (MICK), secures a VHF line of sight antenna for local communications into place, while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil.
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030115-F-1663P-001. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC
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020319-F-9032T-012. Base: RAF Feltwell State: East Anglia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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What a unit can expect to receive when they sign out a Soldier Monitoring System Version 2 from the Regional Training Support Center.
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221017-N-DB801-0394ATLANTIC OCEAN - (Oct. 17, 2022) - The Skyways V2.6 unmanned aerial system lands on the flight deck of the Spearhead-Class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Burlington (T-EPF-10) autonomously amongst onlookers from the Scientists-to-Sea program underway during the Navys Fleet Experimentation Program (FLEX), Oct. 17, 2022. FLEX aims to test various unmanned aerial and surface systems in order to strengthen and increase warfighter capabilities.
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Not so Camo hut suspended on a metal frame gives guards a vantage point to watch inmates
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020808-F-8425S-003. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)
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The Oberlausitz military training area opened its Tor tor to thousands of visitors for the Open Day at the Oberlausitz military training area to give them an insight behind the scenes of the Bundeswehr in Saxony. The soldiers presented a wide range of large and small equipment and gave an impressive demonstration of what they are capable of. Manipulator vehicle Packbot, called Teodor, for mine and bomb clearance, Open Day at the Oberlausitz military training area, Weißkeißel, Saxony, Germany, Europe
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A remotely operated Common Robotic System - Individual negotiates a small step during training on Nov. 9, 2022, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. The CRS-I is a 32-pound, tracked robot with multiple cameras and an extendable arm that can fit into a medium ruck sack or an assault pack. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)
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A worker makes a notation as a C-130 Hercules aircraft passes overhead. Researchers at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory are investigating the wind vortices created by the passage of an aircraft and the effects that those disturbances would have on low-altitude parachute drops. Base: Idaho Falls State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A Marine Satellite Communications Center on Camp Pendleton, California in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Drone and American flag, Veterans Day, Barre, Vermont, USA.
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U.S. Army Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 18th Airborne Corps, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, conducted unmanned aerial system training near Camp Tapa, Estonia, Feb. 11, 2024. As part of their exercises, the Task Force Marne Soldiers learned how commercial drones are operated for training and field use. The 3rd Infantry Divisions mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe. Army
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Kelly Alstott, a contractor in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct preflight checks before launching a VBAT unmanned aerial system during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 8, 2022. VBAT enables intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance integration with Marine Air-Ground Task Force elements for day and night mission profiles from Amphibiou Ready Group ships or expeditionary locations ashore.
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Right side rear view medium close-up shot as US Navy Lieutenant Mike OHare of the Helicopter Anti-Sub Squadron 6, North Island, California holds signal smoke to give his position to friendly rescuers during a search and rescue exercise near Naval Air Station Fallon, during Exercise Desert Rescue VIII. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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221206-N-ON253-1030PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 06, 2022) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Robert Derrington, left, from Houston, and Gunner's Mate Seaman Abel Ramirez, from El Monte, Calif., conduct maintenance on a MK-38 25mm cannon aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.
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030404-F-6449C-007. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base Country: Romania (ROM) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 117th Engineer Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, participate in the Best Engineer Competition held at McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina, Feb. 10-11, 2024. Soldiers from the 117th competed against one another in a range of physical, mental, and technical events that included a written test, bridge classification, wall construction, squad movement, a 4-mile ruck march, among others. The culminating event was a demonstration of sheer force with a door breaching. Army National Guard
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HONOLULU (July 14, 2022) - Aerographers Mates from U.S. Navy Fleet Survey Team utilize a IVER3-580 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle to scan the ocean floor for hazards. This is part of a Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Response (HADR) scenario to safely reopen a port following a typhoon. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance the warfighting capacity of multinational joint task forces. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal New Ze
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CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Johnson, a satellite communication systems operator-maintainer assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Virginia National Guard, repairs a satellite antenna at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, July 18, 2022. Johnson is currently the satellite communications noncommissioned officer for Kosovo Forces Regional Command-East and helps facilitate communication throughout the region.
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A view of the mainmast of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) with an SPS-49 radar antenna. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Pumpkin Chuck participants launch a pumpkin downrange during the 17th annual Pumpkin Chuck on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Oct. 15, 2022 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Centers Engineering Directorate.
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Washington National Guard service members take part in the annual Washington State Summer Con at the state fairgrounds in Puyallup, Wash., June 17-18, 2022. Guests got to meet Guardsmen, learn about military equipment, and the mission of the Washington National Guard.
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon passes behind a 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron aircraft rescue and firefighting truck during an emergency response egress exercise for an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 19, 2022. The 149th Fighter Wing and the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a joint exercise allowing the firefighters to get F-16 familiarization and egress training in the event of an emergency
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Page, an Irving, Texas native, and satellite transmission systems operator with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, sets up satellite communications equipment as part of the initial phases of Exercise Garnet Rattler at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Idaho, April 28, 2022. Garnet Rattler is a joint training exercise between elements of the 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d MLR, U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force to conduct simulated sea control operations and joint time on target strikes.
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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, carrying members of the Maritime Raid Force of the 31st MEU, prepares to land in Basco, Batanes, Philippines, during KAMANDAG 6 Oct. 6, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral 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.
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Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Bill Burleson served as the keynote speaker Sept. 22, 2022, at DX Korea 2022 in Goyang, South Korea. The Defense & Security Expo Korea is a week-long land forces exposition where the latest combat equipment is displayed. The expo is at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX). Burleson discussed what the future looks like for land forces and what is required to be successful in future ground combat operations. He stressed the never-ending need to maintain readiness through training. The general and staff got to tour the expo. The event also featured a variety of Eighth Army assets to include UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, a AH-64 Apache, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, a Stryker and Paladin 155mm Howitzer. The expo continues through Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
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DA-ST-87-00741. Base: Stuhl Country: West Germany (FRG)
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030416-F-6891W-004. Base: RAF Croughton State: North Hamptonshire Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Contractors in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct preflight checks before launching a VBAT unmanned aerial system during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 8, 2022. VBAT enables intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance integration with Marine Air-Ground Task Force elements for day and night mission profiles from Amphibiou Ready Group ships or expeditionary locations ashore.
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Communications Antennas at a U.S. Marine Corps Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan's Helmand Province
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030130-F-0209W-009. Base: Kokee Afs State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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000507-N-1012K-001. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A project made by U.S. Army Cadets for Projects Day 2022 walks around the West Point Club on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., April 28, 2022.West Point's 23rd annual Projects Day showcased more than 400 research projects by over 1,000 cadets made possible by over 80 external partners and West Point faculty.
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Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Bill Burleson served as the keynote speaker Sept. 22, 2022, at DX Korea 2022 in Goyang, South Korea. The Defense & Security Expo Korea is a week-long land forces exposition where the latest combat equipment is displayed. The expo is at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX). Burleson discussed what the future looks like for land forces and what is required to be successful in future ground combat operations. He stressed the never-ending need to maintain readiness through training. The general and staff got to tour the expo. The event also featured a variety of Eighth Army assets to include UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, a AH-64 Apache, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, a Stryker and Paladin 155mm Howitzer. The expo continues through Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
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Irakische Karte mit Waffen. Militärische Versorgung im Irak, Konzept. 3D-Rendering Iraqi map with weapons. Military supplies in Iraq, concept. 3D rendering isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/alexlmxx 23149714
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030416-F-5712B-026. Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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AUSTIN, Texas (March 23, 2017) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 1st Class Connor Antkowski, from Dallas, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, helps local grade-schoolers operate the Talon tracked military robot from the operator control unit at the Austin Aquarium during Navy Week Austin. Navy Week programs serve as the Navy's principal outreach effort in areas of the country without a significant Navy presence.
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A Tactical Satellite operated by the Ground Mobile Forces Satelite Comunications Unit, 7th Communications, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force out of Okinawa, Japan. The Tactical Satellite is used for all internet and phone communication used by the United States Marines at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley in Queensland, Australia as part of the combined U.S./Australian exercise Crocodile '99. Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Raaf Amberley State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS)
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DA-ST-90-01550. Base: Kotzebue Air Force Station State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)