Military Communication Operations

Images of military personnel operating advanced communication equipment and systems, including air and naval control centers, with a focus on technology and teamwork.

Army soldiers working in a control center base of operations with a North Korea flag on big screen, monitoring footage via gps location and world map. Staff committing war crimes against rivals.
Army soldiers working in a control center base of operations with a North Korea flag on big screen, monitoring footage via gps location and world map. Staff committing war crimes against rivals.
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Tired military officer receiving intel folder on enemy, feeling fatigued. Overworked army specialist feeling exhausted while reading mission case file to collect data on opponents strategy, camera A
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Chinese air defense using radar system on green screen laptop to detect intercontinental ballistic missiles. Republic of China army soldier scanning rockets with mockup notebook, camera A
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A computer screen shows targets of U.S. Soldiers assigned to Dakota Troop, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during a gunnery at Trzebień, Poland, August 3, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe.
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120717-N-RC246-175PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2012) Aviation boatswainÕs mates aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) manage a biofuel transfer during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Nimitz took on 200,000 gallons of biofuel in preparation for the Great Green Fleet demonstration during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The worldÕs largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worldÕs oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971.
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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.
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DF-ST-86-09089. Base: Mount Laguna Air Force Station State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040627-F-4441R-004. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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PHILIPPINE SEA (July 22, 2022) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb Malbrough, from Houston, conducts routine report entries in the combat information center aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62). Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.
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BALTIC SEA (Oct. 22, 2022) Fire Controlman Aegis 2nd Class Mathew Wilson stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Oct. 22, 2022. Roosevelt 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.
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020813-F-3805C-006. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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Vice Admiral Yancy Lindsey, commander, Navy Installations Command, tours USS Trayer (BST 21) at Recruit Training Command. Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting, watch standing and emergency response procedures. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.
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Staff Sgt. Matt Seaman, a Boom Operator with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, looks out the back window of the boom pod on a KC-135 Stratotanker as he prepares to do a refueling mission over Missouri, USA. Hence the title of "Boom Operator", Seaman controls a boom on the back of the KC-135 which will deliver gas to other aircraft during midair refueling.
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U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force gaming teams compete in the Department of the Air Force Halo championships at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., May 21, 2022. The top teams from the Spring season of the DAF Gaming competed at PSFB for a chance to represent the USAF and the USSF at FORCECON 2022, the Armed Forces Sports Halo Championship, and the first ever U.S. government esports event.
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Crew captain and general briefing the troops in military headquarters command center, operating with a big screen to follow CCTV reconnaissance system. Soldiers collecting data. Camera B.
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SGT John Crider, an internal and radar navigation specialist for the 67th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, checks the Dopler radar system aboard an HC-130 Hercules aircraft during pararescue training. Country: United Kingdom (GBR)
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JO1 Don Abrams and JO1 Paula LeClare anchor as broadcasters for the Navy News This Week program on the sound stage at the Naval Imaging Command. Cameraman PH2 Tim Lawrence operates a television camera at right. Base: Naval Station, Anacostia State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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970409-F-4116M-103. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Soldiers compete in a bowling tournament during 1st Cavalry Division's "CAV Week" Sep. 12 at Fort Hood, Texas. The division celebrated its 101st birthday Sep. 12-16 with various sporting events across the division's footprint.
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220713-N-IL330-1033 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) - Machinists Mate 2nd Class Tyler Conley, from Austin, Texas, stands watch in the central control station aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Moore, a cyber defense operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, surveys the digital domain in support of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. SK23 is a 1st Marine Division-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures.
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Police counter terrorist, anti narcotics, quick response tactical group fighter, SWAT team member aiming service pistol in camera, shooting with handgun while hiding behind armored ballistic shield. SWAT fighter aiming pistol from behind shield
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2024) Seaman Collin Gober stands watch in the combat information center (CIC) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115). Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force. Navy
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DF-ST-88-08018. Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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Mr. Tom K. Hennessey, Training Support Specialist assigned to the Training Support Center Italy, left, shows the indoor range to Mr. John P. Doyle, new Training Support Activity Europe Director, right, on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy Oct. 19, 2022. An indoor firing range is a specialized facility, venue or field designed specifically for firearm usage qualifications, training, practice or competitions for active-duty service members.
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TECH SGT. Todd Moore, Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) controller, monitors inbound air traffic while assigned to the active duty 2031st Information System Squadron. Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Russian military personnel in high tech government office spreading fake news and hybrid warfare propaganda, making threats. Russian army private stealing classified information from rivals.
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060720-N-5384B-043. Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
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NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13 2022) Ensign Kevin Logan, right, and Operations Specialist 1st Class Alexander Polk, left, monitor contacts during an exercise in the combat information center (CIC) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Oct. 13. USS Benfold (DDG 65), USNS Dahl (T-AKR-312), and USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE-2) are participating in joint bilateral integration with III MEF and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in support of Resolute Dragon 2022. Exercises like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster inputs cargo weight at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 1, 2022, during Operation Christmas Drop 2022. Yokotas C-130J crew members practice skills that enable effective dynamic delivery in support of future operations.
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A 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing intelligence officer uses the Images-Many-On-Many (IMOMS) computer to assess radar threats prior to an intelligence briefing during Operation Desert Storm.
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Gen. John W. Jay Raymond, right, Chief of Space Operations, speaks with Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wingston, left, Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff during the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference in London, England, July 13, 2022. During the GASCC, Raymond served as a keynote speaker and discussed maintaining our edge in space as well as the Department of the Air Force commitment to NATO allies and European security.
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Lieutenant general coordinating his army troops for a complex military operations, ensuring every unit is synchronized and informed about a new national safety mission. Command center. Camera A.
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Lt. Col. Angela Billings takes notes during an MSNBC Morning Joe” interview with Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley in New York City Aug. 20, 2012. Donley was in New York for Air Force Week, a recurring event designed to showcase the Air Force and its people. At the time, Billings was the director of U.S. Air Force National Media Engagement in New York City.
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European Union alliance soldier in control room uses military tech to identify threats. EU intelligence agency operator uses software to relay info to front lines, protecting member states, camera B
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EAST CHINA SEA (June 25, 2022) Senior Chief Fire Controlman (Aegis) Jonathan Bartlett, from Port Chester, New York, searches for surface contacts while standing watch in the Combat Information Center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.
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110914-N-GC412-112INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2011) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class John Keeton, from Forth Worth, Texas, reviews a manual before performing maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Gulf.
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EU air defense operator arrives in control room, uses radar detecting missile attacks, conducting satellite tracking. European Union alliance agent uses military software preventing rockets, camera A
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Army officer examining information on a hologram projection in control room, creating a battlefield map for the infantry unit troopers. Soldier monitoring radar surveillance system.
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060421-A-6365W-072. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Remagen State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST
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Female navy specialist monitoring warships activity along the national coast line, uses greenscreen to ensure protection. Woman IT operator working in power base command center. Camera A.
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DF-ST-86-09669. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD 85 Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040417-F-9995T-038. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)
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DF-SN-86-06545. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)
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060706-A-7356L-027. Base: Aberdeen State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST
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THORSHAVN, Faroe Islands (June 24, 2016) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus tours the Royal Danish Navy Joint Arctic Command unit in Thorshavn. Mabus is in the area as part of a multinational tour to the European Command area of responsibility to meet Sailors and Marines, and government and military leaders.
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Chinese air defense operator using radar system on laptop to detect intercontinental ballistic missiles. CCP red army soldier scanning rockets approaching borders, isolated over China flag, camera A
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 13, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Tri Nguyen, from Oklahoma City, operates a 5-inch gun from the combat information center (CIC) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a live-fire gunnery exercise, part of Keen Sword in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 13. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance.
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010801-N-1350W-003. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-85-03612. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY)
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Oregon Army National Guard Cpt. Philip Troy, Operations Officer, 102nd Weapons of Mass Destruction - Civil Support Team (CST), Oregon National Guard, monitors incoming messages regarding potential threats the Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) may need to respond to at the World Track and Field Championships, University of Oregon, in Eugene, Ore., on July 16, 2022. JHAT teams are members of the CST, police, fire, department of energy, and K-9 handlers. They regularly patrolled the grounds to conduct sweeps for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) hazards in order to help ensure the safety of the participants and observers at the Championships. The Championships were held July 15-24 and it was the first time the event has been held in the United States. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Amy Elker, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Oregon Army National Guard)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2022) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Kenneth Delacruz stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Nov. 17, 2022. Roosevelt 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.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 4, 2022) U.S. Marines play video games during the E-Sport Challenge hosted by the Academy of Art University as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Adams, 633rd Security Forces Squadron response force leader, watches his surroundings at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2018. After completing the Boat Operations and Training course, the Airmen will have the knowledge to cohesively work with local agencies during emergency response events.
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220516-N-FI568-1130RICHMOND, Va. (May 16, 2022) A James River High School student experiences the Navy's virtual reality asset, the "Nimitz," during Navy Week Richmond. Navy Week Richmond is a community outreach event for citizens and the surrounding areas to meet Sailors, as well as participate in events to entertain and service the community while learning about the Navy and its heritage.
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221104-N-RT917-1006 BAB AL-MANDEB (Nov. 4, 2022) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Karina Marquez, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), stands watch in the combat information center while transiting the Bab al-Mandeb, Nov. 4. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
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220920-N-WD859-2044 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 19, 2022) Logstics Specialist 1st Class Ronald Vasquez, right, and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Jagen Apolinario, both assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), pose for a photo after Apolinaro wins a Super Smash Bros. tournament hosted by the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation division, Sep. 19, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.