Military Operations and Training

Action shots of military personnel in training and operational settings, demonstrating teamwork and tactical skills.

Special forces operator pointing weapon in the dark.

010521-F-1644L-018. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, bring casualties to be transported to the next echelon of care during an Expeditionary Medical Integration Course (EMIC) on Camp Pendleton, California May 5, 2022. Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) conducted EMIC to lay a foundation of skills and knowledge required for MEU medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support capability in any operational environment.

Airman 1st Class Katelyn Pedersen, of the 119th Security Forces Squadron, makes her way through the Camp Ripley, Minnesota, military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) village during force on force training May 20, 2022. The Camp Ripley MOUT village provides a realistic environment for the security forces personnel to practice tactics they would use in deployed locations. The security forces personnel are firing M-4 weapons loaded with simunition rounds that are similar to paintball rounds, so they can identify adversaries that have been hit.

U.S. Green Berets assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Utah Army National Guard, practice breaching and Close-Quarters Battle techniques before clearing a building while training in Tifnit, Morocco during African Lion 22, June 26, 2022. African Lion 22 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, combined annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner-nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperadurbility among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

Amn. Basic Cooper Schor of the 193rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, Middletown, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, repairs wing during a training exercise held at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania June 23, 2022. The training placed Airmen from various Air Force Specialty Codes in the squadron on four-man teams to repair portions of a battle damaged wing. (Released)

Bewaffnete Soldaten, aufgenommen im Rahmen einer Uebung der Bundeswehr mit Streitkraeften aus Norwegen und der Tschechischen Republik bei der Uebung Wettiner Schwert im Rahmen der Quadriga 2024 in der Uebungsstadt Schnoeggersburg, 08.04.2024. Schnoeggersburg Deutschland *** Armed soldiers, taken during an exercise of the Bundeswehr with armed forces from Norway and the Czech Republic during the Wettiner Schwert exercise as part of the Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 08 04 2024 Schnoeggersburg Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerxphotothek.dex

030410-M-4419R-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, breach a room while conducting close quarters battle training during Warfighter Week on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 2022. Warfighter Week provides the opportunity to train to specific objectives that enhances lethality and sustains readiness.

040523-F-4728F-006. Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Space Command

Special forces operator pointing weapon in the dark.

U. S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Espino, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), participates in room clearing training exercises while using simunition rounds, May 17, 2022. FASTEUR is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

020130-F-1545M-004. Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

070217-A-6553F-020. Base: Fob Prosperity State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team East member participates in a live fire demonstration at the units training center in North Carolina, Jan. 12, 2023. MSRT-East is an advanced-ready force trained in counterterrorism, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats, high-risk law enforcement boarding procedures and maritime security.

Lithuanian First Lt. Dalius Dulke, a TACP commanding officer, looks over a map at the Kazlų Rūda range during DEFENDER-Europe 22, May 19, 2022. The annual U.S. Army-led large-scale, multinational joint exercise aims to build readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO and partner militaries.

060128-A-2277C-60. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: International Zone State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Steven R. Fuchs and US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Andrew Moya, US Air National Guard competitor, gather ammunition for the live fire phase of Combat Weapons during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 24 events over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

031213M-6237R-030. Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Security Forces specialists with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, respond to an active shooter during simunitions training in Peoria, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2022. The unit trains to mitigate security incidents like active shooter threats, which the Department of Defense defines as a random or systematic killing in a confined, populated area.

First Sergeant (1SG) Bruce Meyers, assigned to "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division, armed with a 5.56 mm M-4 carbine and an 9mm Beretta M9 sidearm, conducts a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) mission at Bagram Airfield in Kabul, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Airfield State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hassan Talbi, left, and Lance Cpl. Zildjianaf Irani, right, both engineer equipment operators with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a room clearing drill at Military Operations in Urban Terrain Town, Eastern Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, July 18, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 36th Medical Group prepare a decontamination tent during operational readiness exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 15, 2022. The operational readiness exercise involved training scenarios that prepared Airmen to conduct various base functions in a high risk environment.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines and Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 conduct close quarters combat training during KAMANDAG 6, in San Vicente, Philippines, Oct. 8, 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. 1/2 is forward deployed under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine, and Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 conduct close quarters combat training during KAMANDAG 6, in San Vicente, Philippines, Oct. 8, 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. 1/2 is forward deployed under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

FORT HOOD, Texas - U.S. Army Sgt. Jalyna Jurich, an advance enhanced early warning systems operator assigned to 22nd Theatre Missile Warning Company, heads a building clearing operation during the urban obstacle lane of the FORSCOM Best Squad Competition 2022 at Fort Hood, Texas, Aug. 17, 2022. The Best Squad Competition promotes esprit de corps and recognizes Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to Army Values and embody the Warrior Ethos.

German Master Sgt. Marco Schumacher, assigned to NATO Mission Iraq--German Contingent, grades Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, during the Schützenschnur, at Sully Memorial Range, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2022. The Schützenschnur incorporates pistol and rifle proficiency and awards a badge to those who qualify with a passing score.

040320-M-5523R-026. Complete Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Travis Gothard (left) and Private First Class (PFC) Jamie Bevins (right), both with Weapons Company (Wpns Co), 2nd Battalion (BN), 3rd Marine Regiment (2/3), 3rd Marine Division (MARDIV), III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), ascend and clear a staircase during a MOUT (Military Operations on Urban Terrain) training class in the MOUT facility on Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marine Corps Base, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Republic of Korea (KOR). These Marines are participating in Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Exercise 04-1 (ARGEX 04-1), which is a bi-annual combined training exercise designed to re-familiarize US Navy (USN) Sailors and USMC Marines to work together handling everything from humanitarian and disaster relief to full combat operations. Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

040318-M-8683D-012. Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

Members of 1ST Platoon, K Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, man 5.56mm M-249 squad automatic weapons (SAWs) in the sandbagged bunker at the main gate of the Joint Task Force Somalia headquarters. The headquarters was established at the former U. S. Embassy during OPERATION RESTORE HOPE. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

070310-M-6500K-028. Complete Scene Caption: March 10, 2007, Joint Security Forces from the 7th street Security Station in Ramadi, Iraq to include Iraqi Police along with Marines from st Battalion, 6th Marines (/6), Second Marine Division and Iraqi Army Soldiers conduct Operation Okinawa. The operation consisted of several dismounted patrols to specific buildings near the"Race Track"area. These buildings were searched and cleared and then Marine Combat Engineers constructed and fortified a new Observation Post. /6 is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Ramadi, Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SGT. Michael Kropiewnicki) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: OKINAWA Base: Camp Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Ma

Members of the Kenya Defence Forces Rapid Response Unit and U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, package a casualty during technical rescue casualty evacuation training during Justified Accord 2024 (JA24) in Kenya Feb. 29, 2024. JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from Feb. 26 - March 7. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. Army

U.S. Marines rehearse room clearing procedures during Korea Viper 24.1 at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Feb. 7, 2024. Urban operations training strengthens Marines' proficiency in navigating and engaging in urban terrain, ensuring readiness through realistic training of close-quarters combat scenarios. In its first iteration, Korea Viper demonstrates the ROK-US Marine Corps ability to respond decisively in the region as a singular, unified force while strengthening relationships and trust between the two allies. The Marines are with 2d Battalion, 7th Marines. 2/7 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Marine Corps

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment clears a trench bunker with a M67 fragmentation hand grenade during a combined arms live fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 23, 2022.The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. Luke Michalski)

Royal Moroccan Special Operations practice Close-Quarters Battle drills during exercise African Lion 2022 at Tifnit Morocco, Africa, on June 23, 2022. AL22 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, combined annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner-nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 24th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, transport a simulated trauma patient for further medical care during Emerald Warrior 22.1 at Guardian Center, Georgia, May 9, 2022. The ST team responded to a mass casualty event at the site of a reported explosion and used their rescue and medical expertise to extricate and treat wounded civilians.

070318-M-2819S-003. Complete Scene Caption: A Soldier with the Iraqi Army sits in the turret of a High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle before a convoy. The Fallujah Iraqi Police and Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, and 1ST Division of the Iraqi Army supply the Anbar School with toys and school supplies as a combined forces exercise on March 8, 2007. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq (Multi-National Forces-West) to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi Reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Neill A. Sevelius) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 2-2-1 MTT

Silhouette of special forces operators with weapons in the tunnel.

030203-M-4419R-014. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

The North Carolina National Guard Assistant Adjutant General of Sustainment, Brig. Gen. Cristina Moore, tours the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Wildlife Training Center while attending the 6th iteration of the African Military Law Forum at the Grand Palm Convention Center in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 6-10. The park was established in 1989 in response to the proliferation of poaching in the Chobe and Nhabe regions, which are the wildlife hub of the country. The tour provided greater insight into the BDF mission and builds upon the bilateral partnership between the NCNG and Botswana.

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a speed stick drill during a mission rehearsal on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

041109-M-2789C-129. Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030423-M-4330P-002. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 40578

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment monitor a radio during a patrol stop during Operation Cobra's Anger in Now Zad, Afghanistan, Dec. 4, 2009. The Marines receive orders over radio as they clear areas occupied by the Taliban.

U.S. Army Georgia National Guardsmen with the Griffin-based 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stack against a wall in preparation for assault during 48th IBCT's Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) Exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga, June 18, 2022. XCTC is the U.S. Army National Guard's program of record that enables brigade combat teams to achieve the trained platoon readiness necessary to deploy, fight, and win battles throughout the world. The XCTC exercise will include approximately 4,400 brigade personnel from throughout Georgia. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jeron Walker

U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Duke Field Reserve Base, Florida, and U.S. Army Green Berets and Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course, Hurlburt Air Field, Florida, participate in a village clearing scenario during a Coyote Dicer joint exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, May 18, 2022. Coyote Dicer, hosted by the 27 SOW, integrated joint forces from various units across Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to include the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group Mission Sustainment Team 2, Special Operations Operational Support Medicine Flight independent duty medical technicians, the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Opposing Forces team, the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Deployed Aircraft Response Element, and the 512th Rescue Squadron from Kirtland Air Force Base. The multilateral field exercises purpose is to train and validate air an

Belize Defense Force, Meixcan Marines, and US Marines conduct culminating exercises including vehicle takedown, search and seizure, arrest, riot control, and building raids May 19, 2022 at Belize Police Training Academy for Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

060121-A-2777C-035. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE NORTHWEST

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Defenders from the 161st and 162nd Security Forces Squadrons practice close quarter battle entry tactics at Kirtland AFB, July 12, 2022. The 161st conducted their annual training alongside the 162nd Security Forces Squadron to share ideas, tactics and techniques, equipment uses.

A pair of 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defenders lay down fire from behind a barricade during a shoot, move and communicate demonstration July 2, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Defenders along with other 379th EMSG airmen showcased how to advance on a target while maintaining fire and communication.

Members of the Australian Defence Force, U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, and U.S. Navy Sailors embark the USS Ashland (LSD-48) during onload and offload rehearsals for exercise Crocodile Response 22 in Darwin, NT, Australia, May 13, 2022. The rehearsals allowed Australian and U.S. forces to test naval equipment compatibility and enhance well-deck operation skills.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Jarrard, a team leader with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, navigates through stage two of the School of Infantry-East Scout Sniper Challenge on Camp Geiger, North Carolina, April 25, 2022. The purpose of this challenge was to test scout snipers in communication, marksmanship and teamwork throughout various competitive relays.

A Swedish Marine with 2d Swedish Marine Battalion works with a U.S. Marine with 7th Engineer Support 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, to set up a doorway breach while participating in a live demolition range during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sept. 13, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

A U.S. Army Green Beret from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) leads an assault cell during close quarter battle training at Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 22, 2022. This Special Forces-led exercise is designed to improve their ability to work with the United Kingdoms Commando Forces in a time of crisis.

Soldiers from the Canadian Army, Princess Patricia's Light Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, and a Marine from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment move in as a fireteam to clear a roof top during a Marine Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows on July, 6. Approximately 2,200 personnel from nine nations are participating in RIMPAC 2012 as part of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 3, Combined Force Land Component Command. The CFLCC is conducting amphibious and land-based operations in order to enhance multinational and joint interoperability. 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 world's 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 safet

U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force 61/2, conduct a room clearing evolution with Hellenic Special Forces during exercise Alexander the Great 22, Greece, May 12, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

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Members of 45 Commando Royal Marines, conduct Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training at Grafenwöhr, Germany, Sept. 16, 2022. This special operations forces led exercise is designed to offer advanced combined tactics training in coordination with strengthening NATO Allies capabilities, information sharing, and defending against adversaries in the European Theater.

A North Macedonian soldier with the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 11th Infantry Brigade engages opposing forces at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany as part of Exercise Saber Junction 22, Sept. 15, 2022.Saber Junction 22 is a multinational rotational exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with more than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and Allied and partner nations at the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas from August 29 to September 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the a

041111-M-2789C-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fill a simulated crater in the runway during the annual Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The 374th CES Airmen use Rapid Airfield Damage Repair techniques to restore flight line operations as a part of the SRI.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Robert Kemp, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, clears out a stairwell during a simulated raid at Camp Rodriguez, Republic of Korea, July 11, 2022. Marines with 9th ESB are participating in a large-scale field training exercise focused on leveraging the integrated capabilities of joint and allied partners to strengthen all-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed mountainous environment.

970211-M-0023H-044. Subject Operation/Series: REVISED CAPABILITIES Base: Mout Facility, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 29, 2022. The Bayonet Assault Course develops recruits' combat fitness, mental toughness and confidence, while maneuvering various obstacles and employing bayonet techniques against training dummies and tires.

041111-M-2789C-038. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle L. Kraft, combat medic with 512th Field Hospital, fires the M4 rifle during the Medical Readiness Command-Europe, Best Medic Competition qualification range, Nov. 30, 2022, at Baumholder, Germany. The competition served to test the Soldiers knowledge and warfighting capabilities through a variety of test like weapon qualifications, land navigation, Tactical Combat Casualty Care assessment and more. The winners will compete at the Army level Best Medic Competition which will be held at Fort Polk, Louisiana in January 2023.

The Norwegian Home Guard Rapid Response Force completes Situational Training Exercises (STX) with the Minnesota National Guard at Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, Minnesota on February 11th, 2024. The STX events are a part of a culminating event during the 51st Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange between the Norwegian Home Guard and Minnesota National Guard (Minnesota Army National Guard

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Dog Company 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment 1st Platoon search a room during House-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (HBIED) training in a specially prepared trainer while U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class (FMF/DV/PJ) Jason Jordan, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12 (EOD MU) looks on, on Aug. 30, 2008, in Iraq. Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams assigned to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Warhorse use the HBIED trainer to sharpen dwelling-clearance skills of Coalition forces in the Diyala province.

British Army soldiers assigned to Royal Dragoon Guard's Black Horse Troop conduct urban training in Elk, Poland, Jan. 27, 2022. The training enhanced the troop's capabilities and ability to provide NATO light reconnaissance as part of Battle Group Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Adrian Patoka)

060726-N-9689V-111. Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of US Marine Corps Company 4 prepare to take back the town at the end of Situational Training Exercise -2, Military Operations in Urban Terrain, COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. Cooperative Osprey '96 is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Lance Corporal (LCpl) Paul N. Haugen, USMC, from the Intrim Marine Security Forces Company provides security using live ammo in his M240G Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) during a React Drill. LCpl Haugen is part of the Intrim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. Base: US Naval Support Activity State: Juffair Country: Bahrain (BHR)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 10th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division negotiate obstacles across the Leader Reaction Course at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, May 24, 2022. Squad sized teams work together to overcome obstacles with on-site planning and problem solving to accomplish missions.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct a raid during Keen Sword 23 in Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 18, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and the JGSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Kicking Open a Door of A Suspected Al Qaeda Operator in Haditha, Iraq

Airmen assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard's 178th Wing assess and treat the injuries of a simulated combat casualty June 6, 2022 for a medical readiness exercise during Agile Rage 22 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Michigan. Airmen conducted numerous mission-essential tasks during Agile Rage 22, including joint intelligence operations, airspace control, search and rescue coordination, intra-theater airlift, joint fires, close air support, interdiction of enemy capabilities, and Agile Combat Employment.

U.S. Soldiers of Squad 7, representing the United States Army Reserves, discuss the location of a casualty during the Army's first-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 04, 2022. The Armys Best Squad competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team.

Two soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Blackhorse Company, 2-3 Infantry Regiment, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team wear upgraded Integrated Visual Augmentation System goggles while preparing to storm the objective building during a movement-to-contact urban raid exercise on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 24, 2022. The exercise was part of a two-day demonstration event hosted by the Program Executive Office of Ground Combat Systems with the aim of integrating soldier feedback into the development of new military combat technology.

041109-A-1067B-010. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 2-7 CAV

During Condition Red, three security policemen guard the Base Operations Complex in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during the 169th Fighter Wing Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt Chirstian Ramsey, an intelligence specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, prepares to clear a room with French Marines with 33e Régiment d'Infanterie de Marine during Caraïbes 22 in Martinique, France, June 10, 2022. Exercise Caraibes 2022 is a French-led, large scale, joint training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air, and land assets, from the French, U.S., and regional forces focused on responding to natural disasters.

040823-F-5388P-013. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

040331-M-7842H-013. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, engage the opposing force during Exercise Intrepid Maven 22.4 in the United Arab Emirates, Sept. 26, 2022. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. and UAE armed forces to train with and strengthen our relationships with allied nations in the CENTCOM area of operations.

030421-M-4066S-011. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ash Shatrah State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MARINE WING SUPPORT SQUADRON 371

060215-A-2718K-013. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE NORTHWEST

paintball field, Paintball Aventura Marratxi, Marratxi, Majorca, Spain.

DA-SC-86-08959. Base: Hongchon Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Using the firemans carry technique, US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, practice carrying simulated wounded Marines to a secure location, while conducting training, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. A second Marine carries the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Male police officer aiming a gun toward a target during an exercise at a training facility.

031213M-6237R-023. Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A candidate receives their silver spurs after successful completion of the spur ride. The 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team hosted a spur ride, May 5-6, 2022, at Camp Hovey, Republic of Korea; rich in cavalry tradition, a spur ride tests a candidate's physical and mental toughness, those who successfully make it through the trials are awarded silver spurs.

041202-M-2583M-036. Complete Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps Marines climb down from the ceiling where they found weapons in what appears to be a weapons-making factory in the back of a computer store on the first floor of an unmarked Islamic Resistance Center building, located in the city of Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Dec. 2, 2004. The Marines are clearing the building so that foreign news reporters may enter the building to gather information for their news stories. The foreign media is touring various sites in Fallujah to see the reconstruction efforts going on after the November battle between Multinational Forces and insurgents in the city of Fallujah, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released) Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

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