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Military Fitness Assessments

Images of soldiers undergoing physical training and fitness assessments, showcasing determination and teamwork in various military environments.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Thomas, a tactical signals intelligence operator with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, bench presses 225 pounds for the body bearer initial strength test at Paige Field House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 23, 2022. The body bearers are an elite group of Marines whose primary mission is to carry the caskets of Marines, Marine veterans and family members at Arlington National Cemetery. In order to become a body bearer, Marines must pass a specialized initial strength test. The test consists of 10 repetitions of 225-pound bench press, 135-pound behind the neck press, 115-pound straight barbell curl and 315-pound barbell squat. barbell squat. Thomas is a native of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Thomas, a tactical signals intelligence operator with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, bench presses 225 pounds for the body bearer initial strength test at Paige Field House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 23, 2022. The body bearers are an elite group of Marines whose primary mission is to carry the caskets of Marines, Marine veterans and family members at Arlington National Cemetery. In order to become a body bearer, Marines must pass a specialized initial strength test. The test consists of 10 repetitions of 225-pound bench press, 135-pound behind the neck press, 115-pound straight barbell curl and 315-pound barbell squat. barbell squat. Thomas is a native of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Redmond Ramos, a corpsman, displays a tattoo that reads "I'm with Stumpy" showing his sense of humor Nov. 14, 2012, during the first Wounded Warrior Pacific Trials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu, Hawaii. Ramos deployed with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, to Sangin, Afghanistan in 2011 where he stepped on an IED, resulting in the loss of his leg.Members of the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to test their homemade amphibious vehicles at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 21, 2022. Engineers designed and built the vehicles as part of a morale-boosting event within the squadron.220914-N-HP061-1003MANILA, PHILIPPINES (Sept. 14, 2022) Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) participate in a community relations (COMREL) event with Lil Brave Hearts, an organization dedicated to assisting families of children with Down syndrome, during a port visit in Manila, Philippines, Sept. 14. Higgins 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.060812-N-6484E-006. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)U.S. Air Force Maj. Chelsea Johnson, 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, pulls a HUMV weighing 5,187 pounds on Eagle St. during the Oktoberfest Strongman Competition Sept. 26, 2009. Maj. Johnson pulled the HUMV in one minute and three seconds.A Paraguayan Marine conducts pull ups during a Marine of Steel’ event in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, at a sports day event during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 4, 2022. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility.Sylvia Mallari, wife of Chief Master Sgt. Darwin Mallari, 436th Force Support Squadron superintendent, fends off a 436th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team member in a training suit during a spouse immersion tour on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 3, 2022. Spouses of Dover AFB commanders and senior enlisted leaders toured the base and met with Airmen from various squadrons to familiarize themselves with the Team Dover mission.Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade (ADSB) welcome Brigade Support Battalions from the Division to ADSB on Fort Bragg, NC, April 6, 2022. The welcome ceremony included an award ceremony, brigade run, and PT competition.SGT Eric Vaughn (back to camera), 2nd Platoon, B Battery, 1ST Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment (Air Assault), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, leads his platoon in a physical training session. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)220625-N-GN523-1172 SANTA RITA, Guam (June 25, 2022) Chief Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Steven Phillips, from Glen Cove, New York, assigned to the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) does landscaping work during a volunteer event at Island Girl Power. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.U.S. Army Soldiers with Alpha Animal and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, as well as service members with Romanian Air Defense Transylvanian Gepards and Croatian Iron Strom, participated in a charity run organized by Polish Army 15th Mechanized Infantry in Gizycko, Poland, Feb. 11, 2024. The charity race was held to raise money for Zuzia Jawark, a local second grade child with cancer, and was named Run for Zuzi. 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. ArmyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 30, 2022) - Navy Region Southeast conducts command physical training aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Navy Region Southeast is the largest shore management region within the U.S. Navy, providing shore support for 18 installations across the southeastern United States.041024-F-4177H-002. Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)050226-F-9322C-004. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)220720-N-MY642-1003Portsmouth, VA (July 20, 2022) A Sailor assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) grills for a command cookout event. NMCP routinely hosts command events meant to improve morale and provide a break in the day.U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek C. France, Third Air Force commander, listens to announcements with personnel stationed at Incirlik Air Base during his visit to Incirlik AB, Türkiye, Jan 28, 2023. Maj. Gen. France traveled to Incirlik AB to meet with Airmen, experience the wings Larger than Life weekend and observe how they support Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, and U.S. European Command objectives. Third Air Force issues directives to subordinate commands and takes action on behalf of the USAFE-AFAFRICA commander as directed. The command takes deliberate actions to develop Airmen and their families, confronts global challenges in support of the National Defense Strategy to defend our country and our allies and utilizes dedicated efforts to deliver peace to our nation and its allies by fostering stability and deterring aggression throughout Europe and Africa.220706-N-TT39-1240 SASEBO, Japan (July 6, 2022) - Airman Tyelan Chatman, from Birmingham, Alabama, left, and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Malcolm Saunders, from Greensboro, North Carolina, both assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), participate in a non-lethal weapons certification in Sasebo, Japan, July 6, 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.230407-N-CM110-1267 SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2023) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) 1st Class Spencer West, from Haughton, Louisiana, assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) is sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during a non-lethal weapons certification April 7. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault carrier homeported in San Diego.SASEBO, Japan (May 20, 2022) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) play a game of tug-of-war during the ships command picnic. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.011218-F-0809C-003. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACCCmdr. Charles Rainey, A Physical Therapist with the U.S. Public Health Service, and Capt. Samantha Nuenthel, a Nurse with the 119th Medical Group are taking part in a Combatives course designed to teach basic self defense skills during the Tropic Care Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) 2022 on the island of Kauai. This is just one of many additional trainings IRT service members can participate in to bolster their skills outside of their usual speciality along with building joint service cohesion.030721-M-5578G-001. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine DivisionU.S. Army recruits wait in line for their initial haircut while still partially dressed in their civilian clothes during basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Jan. 16, 2008Students from local North Carolina high schools try on night vision goggles during Meet Your Army Day on Fort Bragg, NC, Sept. 15, 2022. Meet Your Army Day gave potential recruits an opportunity to learn about various career fields and opportunities for personal and professional development in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jasmalyn Sihakhom.)ST. LOUIS (Aug. 5, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Cory Flament, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Mid America, stretches before participating in the Navy physical readiness test, Aug. 5, 2022. NTAG Mid America, part of Navy Recruiting Command, recruits the next generation of Navy Sailors throughout areas encompassing Missouri, Kansas, central and southern Illinois, and a portion of Kentucky.Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jose Ortiz shares his thoughts on Recruit Training with future Marines from Recruiting Substation Allentown, Recruiting Station Harrisburg, during a monthly pool function at U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Center Allentown, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19, 2022. The purpose of this pool function was to ensure poolees are physically and mentally prepared for the challenges of Recruit Training.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 30, 2022) - U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Rodrick Sheridan, a command fitness leader attached to Navy Region Southeast, holds command physical training aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Navy Region Southeast is the largest shore management region within the U.S. Navy, providing shore support for 18 installations across the southeastern United States.220706-N-TT39-1248 SASEBO, Japan (July 6, 2022) - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) participate in a non-lethal weapons certification in Sasebo, Japan, July 6, 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.220528-N-TO573-1217 ADRIATIC SEA (May 28, 2022) Sailors jump rope on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), during a steel beach picnic, May 28, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Azucena Bermejo, career planner, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in the social challenge during the annual Super Squadron competition at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 26, 2024. This controlled environment of games and group activities gave Marines and Sailors an opportunity to engage in a friendly competition, to promote unit cohesion and maintain morale.DN-ST-88-02614. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)U.S. Marines discuss leadership with Marine officer mentors during the Marine Forces Reserve Diversity AIMED (attract, identify, mentor, educate, develop) Officer Program (DAOP) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 17, 2022. DAOP seeks to attract, identify, mentor, educate, and develop high-performing Marines from historically underrepresented populations to provide them an opportunity to visualize and pursue an officer career path.220630-N-CY465-1970 PEARL HARBOR (June 30, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pose for a photo after a basketball game against the Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) at the base fitness center during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, June 30. 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.DM-ST-86-07393. Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)U.S. Air Force Chief Jeff Stout of the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron runs while carrying the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag during a 24 hour remembrance run for those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action, Sept. 16, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. The 90th EFS forward deployed to Poland in support of NATOs Air Shielding mission to enhance the defense posture on NATOs eastern flank. 43 men and women of the 90th carried the flag for more than 160 miles over the 24 hour period to demonstrate that the American prisoners of war and missing in action are not forgotten.020515-F-4692S-013. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2002 Country: Thailand (THA)041215-F-0108B-005. Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Jan. 22, 2022) - U.S. service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) hold a command picnic. CLDJ serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-Africa relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Word)U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Pilkington, an aircrew flight equipment technician with the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Operations Support Squadron, adjusts a visor on a pilot helmet during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sept. 6, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombias State Partner in the State Partnership Program.220706-N-FV678-1003-CA PEARL HARBOR (July 6, 2022) - Royal Canadian Navy Fleet Diving Unit Pacific divers train with U.S. Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 divers 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.