Military Events and Training Sessions

Images showcasing military personnel participating in various events, training, and ceremonies, focusing on leadership recognition and community engagement.

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District participate in the Omaha District Cotps Day event, June 10, 2022. The event allows for District leadership to acknowledge and recognize the outstanding achievements of its people.

Norfolk (September 19, 2022) Participants to the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event review guidons on display aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The three-day event allows CPO selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, and is hosted by the museum and area commands. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia.

Mongolians in traditional dress, known as a Deel, exhibit their horsemanship skills during a Naadam festival held before the last day of field training exercises for Gobi Wolf 2022 in Bayankhongor, Mongolia, Sept. 9. Gobi Wolf is a disaster response exercise exchanging knowledge in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Participating countries also include Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)

Jered Herndon, left, and Joseph Higelin, both telemetry technicians in the Performance Assessment Department of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, install a Portable Auto Tracking Telemetry Antenna, a component of the enhanced Portable Advanced Telemetry Acquisition System, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 27, 2022. The system was developed by the warfare center to detect launched ballistic missiles, automatically track telemetry data, and quickly provide that information to warfighters so they can act accordingly, and was installed on the Fitzgerald in preparation for the Pacific Dragon exercise. Five nations are participating in PACDRAGON 2022 in and around the Hawaiian Islands in August. This international maritime exercise provides a unique training opportunity to detect, track, and defend against ballistic missiles while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships amon

Soldiers from enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland participated in Global Running day on 31 May, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland.

Inter-American Defense College Staff, Faculty and Students tour Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022. The Park protects and interprets the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. There are 43,000 American Civil War artifacts that are displayed in the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center. The Visit It is an academic field study that is part of the master's program offered by the college.

This photo was taken on August 25, 2022 as part of a project to produce a poster that displays the diversity of U.S. Army NATO Brigade Soldiers and their families during the units annual organization day. The brigade provides support to roughly 1,300 Soldiers and their families to provide ready and resilient Soldiers to the NATO alliance, maintain our joint and multinational partnerships and enhance the alliance. The brigade is the U.S. Army support element for 44 NATO organizations across 81 locations in 22 countries.

Sgt. Justin Robinson, a Fort Carson Mountain Color Guard (FCMCG) Soldier, and his horse, Sgt. 1st Class Link, stand at attention for the historical accuracy portion of the 2022 National Cavalry Competition on the historic landmark Fort Reno in El Reno, Okla., Sept. 21, 2022. The 2022 National Cavalry Competition will be the first time this team of FCMCG will compete at the national level.

Coast Guard Personnel - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-90-80. CG rescue swimmer walking with gear. Hurricane Katrina

Donnie Edwards, a former NFL linebacker, speaks with veterans of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and their family members at the Camp Horno memorial crosses as part of a reunion hike for the 20th anniversary of Operation Vigilant Resolve, also known as the first Battle of Fallujah, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 29, 2024. The hike brought together approximately 150 veteran and active-duty Marines and Sailors who served with 2nd Bn., 1st Marines, during Operation Vigilant Resolve in 2004. Marine Corps

Members of the United States Army Special Operations Command parachute team, the Black Daggers, greet a couple at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, March 19, 2022. The Black Daggers opened the NAS JRB New Orleans Air Show by jumping with a special flag to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command.

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- Nurses and medical technicians from the 633d Medical Group gather to review their experience during the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Training exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 28, 2022. The exercise included approximately three hours of specialized training to help equip medics in the execution of in-garrison and expeditionary operations.

Members of the public visit a Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services display Aug. 2, 2022, during the Monroe County National Night Out event in Tomah, Wis. The event was one of two National Night Out events that Fort McCoy personnel from the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services were supporting. Fort McCoy also supported a similar event in Sparta, Wis. Introduced in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is a nonprofit crime-prevention organization that works in cooperation with thousands of crime-watch groups and law-enforcement agencies throughout the country.

More than 700 Airmen assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 12-13, 2022. Col. John Kramer, Commander, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, reviewed the ceremony.

The U.S. Coast Guard joined partners in Guam to observe the port's 47th anniversary with a barbecue and sports including a coed team tractor-trailer pull at the Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port Oct. 7, 2022. The Port of Guam is the island's only deepwater port and receives about 90 percent of the island's imports.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, perform for the Field of Flight in Battle Creek, Michigan, July 3, 2022. The Thunderbirds are celebrating their 69th year representing the U.S. Air Force and are slated to perform nearly 70 shows across 32 locations this year.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aiden Jumper, an aviation ordnance system technician with Headquarter and Headquarters Squadron, roars at Trunk-or-Treaters as they approach his trunk for free treats during a Trunk-or-Treat event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 27, 2022. Trunk-or-Treat offered service members and families the opportunity to walk around, play games, and receive a variety of sweet treats from members of the community.

220715-N-ZR324-2105 DETROIT (Jul. 15, 2022) A member of the Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, interacts with young spectators after performing a demonstration jump into Detroits The Corner Ballpark, during Detroit Navy Week. Navy Week is an annual series of events held throughout the year in various U.S. cities without a significant Navy presence to provide an opportunity for citizens to interact with Sailors and learn about the Navy and its capabilities.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Speros Koumparakis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, greets parade participants and volunteers during the Kaneohe Holiday Parade, Kaneohe, Hawaii, Dec. 3, 2022. Base leadership participated in the event in order to commence the start of the holiday season and strengthen relationships between MCBH and the local community.

Staff Sgt. William Jordan from Fort Bragg, N.C., secures the food truck following a training session July 18 in the McLaughlin Hall parking lot on Fort Lee, Va.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Blake Adler, right, and Jarren Sheppard, left, boom operators assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial ruck in Tampa, Florida, Sept. 9, 2022. During the event, Airmen rucked 9.11 miles to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. Sheppard emphasized the importance of paying tribute to the innocent American lives that were lost, continue to recognize why we served in Afghanistan and know that every servicemember who gave the ultimate sacrifice, will not be forgotten.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard H. Pitchford, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), participates in a dunk tank fundraiser for the Single Marine Program during the first annual MCSFR Day field meet at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Aug. 19, 2022. The Marines with MCSFR competed head-to-head in High-Intensity Interval Training challenges, tug-of-war, pugil sticks and various other categories to test their teamwork capabilities and determination. MCSFR Day was established to strengthen cohesion and camaraderie amongst the Marines to increase unit readiness.

Jason Dill, assistant manager of the breeding program at the 341st Training Squadron, introduces a puppy from the Military Working Dog breeding program to veteran and active handlers at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 19, 2022. The Vietnam-era MWD handlers from the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association swapped stories with active handlers and saw today's best practices in military working dog and handler training.

220528-N-VQ947-2007 LOS ANGELES (May 28, 2022) U.S. Navy Band musicians perform at the Los Angeles Fleet Week Expo area, May 28, 2022. LAFW 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 Los Angles and its surrounding areas.

This photo was taken on August 25, 2022 as part of a project to produce a poster that displays the diversity of U.S. Army NATO Brigade Soldiers and their families during the units annual organization day. The brigade provides support to roughly 1,300 Soldiers and their families to provide ready and resilient Soldiers to the NATO alliance, maintain our joint and multinational partnerships and enhance the alliance. The brigade is the U.S. Army support element for 44 NATO organizations across 81 locations in 22 countries.

U.S. Navy E-4 Jamie Dziak demonstrates his prowess flying drones as part of Walter Reeds Wounded Warrior Aircraft Program based at Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

230110-N-LY580-1003 ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (Jan. 10, 2023) Benjamin Russell High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Cadets (left-to-right) Courtney Burgess, Carlos Cabanes, Zachary Sims and Gizell Diaz use shuttle boards to move between stations as part of the unit's teamwork challenge exercises.

New U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 9, 2022. Friends and family of Delta Company attended the event to celebrate the completion of recruit training.

Soldiers from The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The United States Army Field Band perform during Defenders Day, Baltimores oldest holiday, at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Md., Sep. 10, 2022. During the event, more than 20 outstanding young Americans took the U.S. Army oath of enlistment, administered by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington.

Family members and friends are ushered by U.S. Airmen towards their seats during the Annual Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, April 3, 2022. The Annual Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony commemorated thirty-three Airmen that served in the North Carolina Air National Guard and passed away during the year 2021.

NAVAL BASE GUAM (May 27, 2022) )- U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) activated an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) at the Charles King Fitness Center on NBG as part of the annual heavy weather exercise May 27. The annual exercise, held May 23 - 27, is designed to enhance readiness of military and local agencies to prepare for heavy weather conditions in the region. Commanding officers and participating agencies trained in command, control and communications capabilities, readiness preparation, and personnel in areas of accountability, disaster preparedness and recovery. Part of that training is establishing an EFAC, a central location where military members and their families can access assistance and resources that they may need following a disaster. EFAC service providers include Fleet and Family Support Center, NBG Family and Unaccompanied Housing, NBG Chapel, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Region Legal Service Office, Navy Federal Credit Union, Navy Exchange Guam, Department o

Members of Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) community and CFAS Fleet and Family Support Center pose for a photo at an event celebrating the Month of the Military Child at CFASs Hario housing area April 8, 2023. For more than 75 years, CFAS has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services to empower forward-deployed U.S. and Allied Forces while providing superior support to their families and the community.

A member of the public stands in front of a KC-10 Extender engine during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport in Sacramento, California, Oct. 1, 2022. Airmen representing various units from Travis Air Force Base participated in the event to educate, inspire and share the mission of Air Mobility Command and displayed a static KC-10 Extender, C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 4, 2022) Sailors and their families onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) participate in the annual Independence Day celebration. The festivities included musical performances, food, various activities and a fireworks exhibition. 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.

Students and staff members at the Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit (NORU), located on NAS Pensacola, FL, participated in a 5K hosted by the MWR. The event commemorated the Navy's 247th birthday on October 13th, 2022.

Osan Scout members walk down Songtan Blvd., during the Armed Forces Day Parade at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 28, 2022. Armed Forces Day was first celebrated May 20, 1950 to mark the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness regardless of plausible circumstances.

Marine Corps Force Reserve Band Trombonists U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Grant G. Gallatin (left) and Cpl. Jacob D. Everett takes a break for with campers during a performance at the Music for All (MFA) Summer Symposium 2022 at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., June 28, 2022. Marine musicians have the opportunity to share their love of music with attending students and increase awareness of the Marine Corps opportunities through partnerships with organizations like MFA. Each partnership is developed with the intention of connecting Marines with organizations in order to build relationships and understanding of the Marine Corps.

Gold Star Mother and Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator Jean Harris talks to Illinois Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. David Schreffler as the Gold Star 500 as the riders arrive at the Great Lakes Community Center, part of the Naval Station Great Lakes near North Chicago, Illinois, on Sept. 24. Schreffler rides in honor of Harris' son, Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. Joshua Harris, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Sept. 18, 2008. Schreffler is also a member of the Sgt. Joshua Harris VFW Post 2868 in Brookfield, Illinois. Several Illinois National Guard active and retired service members participate in the more than 500-mile bicycle ride that raises awareness of the approximately 300 Illinois service members who have fallen since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, including 34 members of the Illinois National Guard. This year's Gold Star 500 included 16 Polish riders who learned of the 5-day event through the Illinois National Guard's State Partnership Progra

The 204th Regional Training Institute conducts a change of command ceremony, Gowen Field, April 10, 2023. During the ceremony, the outgoing commander, Col. Dan Lister transferred command of the 204th RTI to incoming commander, Col. Russel Des Jardins.

Center, Emanuele Zumbo firefighter wears special clothing, called bunker-gear, used in case of fire, right Anthony Culletto lead firefighter explains the use of bunker-gear Camp Darby, Italy, Oct. 11, 2022.

NATO allies and base community members gather for a group photo during wing sports day at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 14, 2022. During the event, U.S. military members, civilians, Turkish local national employees and NATO allies competed in a series of athletic events and activities to kick off the spring season. This event was the first sports day that the 39th Air Base Wing hosted since 2013.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Seretis, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, sets the scene during Ghouls in the Park at the marina park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 28, 2022. The Halloween event featured a haunted house, a boo bus and trunk-or-treat for children of all ages.

Participants, supporters, vehicles on hand for the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the riders

This photo was taken on August 25, 2022 as part of a project to produce a poster that displays the diversity of U.S. Army NATO Brigade Soldiers and their families during the units annual organization day. The brigade provides support to roughly 1,300 Soldiers and their families to provide ready and resilient Soldiers to the NATO alliance, maintain our joint and multinational partnerships and enhance the alliance. The brigade is the U.S. Army support element for 44 NATO organizations across 81 locations in 22 countries.

Happy 233rd birthday U.S. Army!

U.S. Airmen partake in a morale day on Volkel Air Base, Netherlands, June 29, 2022. The event also included a concert and was open to both Americans and members of the Royal Netherlands air force.

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Capt. Christopher Figari, 6th Ranger Training Battalion, carries around a python at the 6th Ranger Training Battalions open house event May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and operate. The event displays showed equipment, weapons, a reptile zoo, face painting and weapon firing among others. The demonstrations showed off hand-to-hand combat, a parachute jump, snake show, and Rangers in action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

221022-N-OA516-1026KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII (Oct. 22, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), clean gravestones while volunteering at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery.

Master Sgt. Larry Myers of the 126th Civil Engineers Squadron loads his travel bags on a box truck at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 31, 2022. The Illinois National Guard members were headed to participate in Innovative Readiness Trainings Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative. This volunteer opportunity provides U.S. military personnel with readiness training while addressing public and civil-society needs. (Vehicle license plate was blurred for security.)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 8, 2022) members of the band Penny Pagan perform during the Ikego Fire Parade and Open house hosted by CNRJ F&ES. The event was held to educate service members and their families about fire safety. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

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U.S. Marines interact with fairgoers as they do ammunition can lifts during the Washington Parish Free Fair in Franklinton, Louisiana, from Oct. 19 - 23, 2022. This year was the 110th anniversary of the Washington Parish Free Fair.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the Marketing and Communication Officer of 4th Marine Corps District monitors an ammo can challenge during the Patriotic Festival at Norfolk Waterfront Norfolk, Virginia, May 29, 2022. The Patriotic Festival was held during Memorial Day weekend to honor the service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Airmen assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, veterans, civilians and other military affiliated groups participate in a memorial ride during POW/MIA Remembrance Week at Goldsboro, North Carolina, September 15, 2022. POW/MIA Remembrance Week was led by the Air Force Sergeant Association to honor prisoners or war or missing in action.

Sgt. Jeremy Johnson, a stryker mechanic, assigned to special duty with the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, remains ready to assist while team members compete in the Regional Cavalry Competition, April 23, 2022 at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, San Angelo, Texas. Johnson has been training to soon begin riding and competing himself.

Soldiers from 1st Signal Brigade help the outside community of Pyeongtaek by picking up trash and debris.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 5, 2022) Members of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and the Fleet and Family Support Center celebrate the new school year with informational booths and snacks at the red brick area in front of the base commissary. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. (U.S. Navy Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Conner Houghtaling)

Head coach, Jessie Woods, discusses the game plan with Spc. Michael Ferguson, Spc. Carson Simmons and Pfc. Matthew Perez.

Family members of Petty Officer 1st Class Beoin Corzatt watch as their relative is laid to rest during an interment ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Sept. 21, 2022. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and attending family members paid their respects and honored the life of Corzatt, who was assigned to the USS Oklahoma when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft during World War II. Corzatt was accounted for on Dec. 17, 2020, nearly 80 years after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed to Łask Air Base, Poland line up for burgers at the United Service Organization (USO) in Europe visit, Sept. 7, 2022. The USO strengthens America's military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. The 90th EFS is currently deployed in Poland in order to enhance the defense posture on NATOs eastern flank.

On 15 July 2022 the U.S. Fort Dix Headquarters Celebrated the 105th Fort Dix Birthday Celebration” which was held at Infantry Park on Fort Dix. The Celebration and Cake Cutting was attended by the Base Commander COL Jon. A. Brierton and the Invocation and Benediction by Chaplain COL Jason B. Logan. During the ceremony Brandon Gilliland from the TBSA/Billeting assisted in the cake cutting as a representative of the Fort Dix Civilian workforce. For those in attendance they were given Official Party Remarks by CSM Anthony Young, USAR Ret. The CSM Anthony Young last duty assignments were in dual roles as the MOB Command Sergeant Major and the ASA-Dix Command Sergeant Major for Fort Dix from 1 April 2006 to 15 Aug 2013. CSM (R) Anthony Young retired with over 37 years of Military Service in the Regular Army and Army Reserves. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix [TSC Training Support Center)

2004 - Charger Girls Kaylin (left) and Kristina, San Diego Chargers Cheerleaders, meet and sign autographs for Iraqi civilians in the Mess Hall at Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while on tour visiting US military forces during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.

Riders await for their motorcycle safety inspections during the California Superbike School Advanced Rider Track Day event on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 15, 2022. The Advanced Rider Track Day event allowed riders to develop or refine motorcycle handling skills by pushing both the rider and motorcycle to physical and mechanical limits not possible under current on base training conditions.

220701-M-SS016-1030 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 1, 2022) Republic of Korea Marines cook food during a welcome barbecue during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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 worlds 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 worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Delegates hose down a road cone at the Roland Wright Air National Guard Base fire station experiencing part of what it takes to be a flight-line firefighter, July 13, 2022. Freedom Academy promotes the ideals and principles of the United States of America, a sense of patriotism, and motivation to actively participate in preserving our freedom.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shamari Carter, 81st Security Forces Squadron reports and analysis technician, and Senior Airmen Willie Brock and Karlynna Quitugua, 81st SFS patrolmen, pose for photo at the squadrons morale day at the marina on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 16, 2022. The squadron used Unite Funds to celebrate their first morale day since the start of COVID-19. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, in partnership with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, hosted the 8th Annual Wounded Warriors and Veterans fishing day at the Cooper River Rediversion Dam in St. Stephen.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 5, 2022) - Captain Timothy Quast, Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) commanding officer, cuts a cake during a Fourth of July celebration while underway for 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.

120427-N-AW702-001HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (April 27, 2012) Sailor Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Lee Davison, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), stacks potatoes at the Feeding South Florida food drive during Fleet Week Port Everglades. Four U.S. Navy ships, a submarine and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter are participating in Fleet Week Port Everglades 2012, an event designed to show the investment Americans have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

Members of the Kaiserslautern Military community participated in multiple activities during the Ramstein AB Freedom Fest. From July 1 through July 3, 2022, Ramstein Air Base, Germany hosted a Freedom Fest that celebrated American Independence Day. The three-day event was held in the Enlisted Club parking lot and featured multiple carnival rides, games, food vendor stands, games, a live band and was capped off with a fireworks display.

Over 150 community members, city council officials, mayors, and family members visited Storck Barracks during a bicycle tour held annually on Whit Monday, June 6, 2022. The visit included a tour of a UH-60L Blackhawk, HH-60M MEDEVAC Blackhawk, CH-47 Chinook, and the dining facility on Stork Barracks.

Senior riders for the 4th Infantry Division Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard finish their performance riding in formation with their horses for the Garfield County Fair, Rifle, Colorado on Aug. 3, 2022. The 4th Inf. Div. Mounted Color Guard performed the first act for day two of the Garfield County Fair.

U.S. Army ROTC Cadets assigned to the U.S. Army Cadet Command 2nd Brigade accept awards for placing first overall during the Ranger Challenge at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Oct. 23, 2022.The competition is conducted over two days on a non-tactical course. The mission is to challenge Cadets' mental and physical toughness and to develop leadership while fostering teamwork and esprit-de-corps. Teams participate in nine graded events, each team is awarded points based on how well they perform in each event. The best team in each event is awarded a trophy for being the first, second, and third place teams. The number one team is The Ranger Challenge Winner for that year.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rozlynne Fernandez, 81st Security Forces Squadron executive assistant, plays music during the squadrons morale day at the marina on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 16, 2022. The squadron used Unite Funds to celebrate their first morale day since the start of COVID-19. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters)

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U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Chesapeake and Recruiting Sub-Station Suffolk, Recruiting Station Richmond, 4th Marine Corps District conduct a pull-up challenge competition during the Patriotic Festival at Norfolk Waterfront Norfolk, Virginia, May 29, 2022. The Patriotic Festival was held during Memorial Day weekend to honor the service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

220529-N-VQ947-2001 LOS ANGELES (May 29, 2022) The Los Angeles Fleet Week Expo area, as seen from the top mast of Battleship Iowa Museum, May 29, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas 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 Los Angles and its surrounding areas.

CASSELBERRY, Fl. - U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians and Navy Divers assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 12 and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 conduct simulated extractions with Seminole County Fire Department personnel during Daytona Beach Navy Week 2024, Feb. 14, 2024. The Navy Office of Community Outreach hosts week-long Navy weeks in various U.S. cities every year to engage with the public, display navy capabilities, and participate in community relation events. Navy

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock, a combat photographer and mascot handler with Headquarters and Service Battalion, and Pfc. Bruno, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region mascot, interact with participants of the "In Their Boots" and "Devil Pups" events at MCRD San Diego on Feb. 16, 2024. The Devil Pups event is aimed at providing children ages 5-12 with engaging activities that introduce them to aspects of the Marine Corps lifestyle, fostering learning and discipline in a fun environment. Marine Corps

1st Theater Sustainment Command's Chief of Staff Col. Robert L. Kellam presents Sgt. Maj. Nephoteria Omeally, G1 sergeant major, the 'Sharpist' trophy. The entire G1 team worked together to correctly answer the most questions on a Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month puzzle during Denim Day, April 27, 2022 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The 1st TSC's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention team plans to execute more knowledge-based competitions to help increase knowledge and awareness of the SHARP Program and prevention methods within the unit.

San Pedro, Calif. (May 27, 2022) - Senior Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Britney Hebding, attached to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), from Los Angeles, participates in a radio interview held in the parking lot of the Battleship USS Iowa Museum during Los Angeles Fleet Week. LAFW 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 Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

More than 150 Airmen, friends and family members attend Military Appreciation Day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., June 12, 2022, to honor Tech. Sgt. Travis Brown, a pararescueman from the Kentucky Air National Guards 123rd Special Tactics Squadron who died Feb. 16. One of the races on the day's card was named in honor of Brown and concluded with eight of his fellow 123rd STS Airmen presenting the trophy.

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221004-M-BQ292-1078 (October 4, 2022) Sailors, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band Southwest Quintet, pose for a group picture with Stewie the Navy Turtle after their musical performance at the San Francisco Zoo during 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 Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service effects, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10, a group of service members, friends, family and community members gathered quietly near Camp Ripley's Amphitheater to listen to a personal story of an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment, near Little Falls, Minnesota. After the presentation, the group set out on a suicide awareness 5K walk or run. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

LOS ANGELES (May 28, 2022) Pinks Hot Dogs volunteers provide lunch for service members in the Bob Hope USO tents outside of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 28, 2022. Los Angeles Fleet Week 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 Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

Signs express the sentiments of well-wishers gathered at a ceremony to welcome home LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (FEB. 23, 2024)- Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Andrew Alvidrez and Brandon Chandler pose for a group photo with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 Ragin Bulls and pilot Lt. Cmdr. Sam Dulaneys son, Charlie, the inspiration for naming the squadrons F/A-18E Super Hornets after PBRs bulls, onboard Naval Air Station Oceana. The Ragin Bulls returned Jan. 16 from an eight-month deployment supporting partners and allies in the U.S. Navy 6th Fleet area of operations aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Navy

Volunteers apart of Trees for Troops 2022 hang a banner on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 2, 2022. For 18 years, the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation has worked to bring the true spirit of Christmas to U.S. troops through the Trees for Troops program.

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