Military Operations and Training

Silhouettes of military personnel, aircraft, and operations at dawn and dusk, illustrating teamwork, readiness, and the training environment in various settings.

President Bush remarks at the annual Peace Officer's Memorial
President Bush remarks at the annual Peace Officer's Memorial
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tours evacuation operations at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on September 8, 2021.
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Entrance to the 'Nature of the Enemy' exhibition, sponsored by U.S. Office Of War Information, Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, New York, USA, Arthur S. Siegel, U.S. Office of War Information, May 1943
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Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and 2nd Brigade Combat Team attend Holy Mass at the Sint Lambertus Church on Sept. 11, 2022, at Veghel, Netherlands. 101st Airborne Division (AASLT) units honor World War II Veterans and the people of Holland by participating in Operation Market Garden 78 commemorations in and around Eindhoven, Netherlands.(U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Malcolm Cohens-Ashley, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs.)
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 6, 2022) - USS Lassen (DDG 82) holds an Admirals Reception aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer during the Fleet Week Port Everglades festivities, May 6, 2022. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.
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U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band prepare to perform during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, June 2, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.
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DF-ST-86-10891. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)
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U.S. service members and personnel assigned to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, attend a world cup viewing Dec. 3, 2022. The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing and the 378th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron host events to increase the quality of life and morale at PSAB.
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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stage their equipment before commencing the Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony in front of educators during the Educators' Workshop at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2022. The Educators' Workshop is a five-day program designed to better inform teachers, coaches, counselors and influencers about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows attendees to return home and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service.
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DF-ST-89-05919. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets participate in a spirit rally bonfire on The Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Nov. 2, 2022. The spirit rally was held in anticipation of the upcoming Air Force vs Army football game being played in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 5.
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U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, present the colors at the San Diego Rodeo at Petco Park in San Diego, Jan. 12, 2024. The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard travels around the continental United States performing various events such as parades, ceremonies and rodeos fostering community and patriotism.
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A decorative stone is displayed on the front porch of the home of U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force commander, at the Second Air Force Holiday Open House at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 11, 2022. Both the 81st Training Wing and Second Air Force hosted a Holiday Open House to celebrate training developments and the bases partnership with the local community.
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U.S. sailors march along a confetti-covered street as they take part in a ticker tape parade welcoming U.S. military personnel home from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall, Washington DC, United States of America
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The POW/MIA table during the U.S. Air Force 75th Ball at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 17, 2022. The theme of this year's Air Force Ball was "Proud Past, Promising Future," and allowed participants to connect, engage and boost morale among the active duty, reservists, civilians, and private sector partners to foster an ongoing kinship within the Military City, USA, community.
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French Cavalry Officers School. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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DF-ST-85-10557. Base: Chino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Official Imagery from the ceremony honoring the life of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, Medal of Honor recipient, held at the World War II Memorial, Washington D.C., July 14, 2022. Born in Quiet Dell, West Virginia in 1923, Williams, 98, was awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicious gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his live above and beyond the call of duty" while he served as a demolition sergeant sewrving with the 21st Marines, third Marine Division while fighting Japanese forces on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. At the time of his death on June 29, 2022, he was the last living World War II Medal of honor recipient.
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U.S. Army Soldiers, with the New Jersey National Guard's Reconnaissance and Sniper Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-114th Infantry Regiment, participate in a ghillie wash at the Fort Dix Ranges on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, March 25, 2023. The Soldiers use sand, water and mud, all in an effort to perfect their suits camouflage.
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Traditionally dressed Berber warriors, mounted on Barb and Arab Barb horses, gallop in formation firing their guns during the Fantasia in Dar Es Salam, Morocco, June 2010
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U.S. Marine Corps 8th Communication Battalion change of command pamphlet for change of command ceremony on 16 June, 2022 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. (USMC graphic by Sgt. Jonathan Hodges) (This graphic was created using Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop)
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A prisoner of war (POW), missing in action (MIA) table is on display in the Training Auditorium at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a Veterans Day observance event on Nov. 7, 2019. The event began with a POW MIA ceremony, followed by an awards recognition, naming Kennedy a Purple Heart Entity by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Kennedy is the first NASA center to receive this designation for support and services provided to veterans through the spaceports Veterans employee resource group. Attendees included Kennedy employees and more than 20 Purple Heart recipients. Following the award presentation, Christopher Vedvick, a combat wounded veteran and Military Order of the Purple Heart department of Florida commander, spoke about his experience serving in the United States Army before retiring, his involvement in the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the purpose of the organization.
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U.S. Marines and Sailors from 1st Marine Logistics Group and Palomar Medical Center staff pose for a group photo during a tour at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, California, Nov. 30, 2022. Palomar Medical Center partnered with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st MLG, for Sailors to gain clinical experience and skills in order to enhance clinical sustainment in an operational environment.
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Iraq War Protest with pictures of 1500+ US Soldiers who died in Iraq war
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031120-F-6737G-029. Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC
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Military Appreciation Night for the annual Bally Sports Salutes telecast, at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Mo., July 15, 2022. Soldiers with the 35th Infantry Division connected with their families and friends from Kuwait during a live broadcast.
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Lighted candles are on display during the Keesler Senior Noncommissioned Officer Recognition Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 21, 2022. Over 25 Airmen were recognized for their promotion to master sergeant.
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Stockholm, Sweden Oct 27, 2024 Military and police horse are trained in a pen at the Swedish Livgardets Kavallerikasern, or Mounted Police stables.
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A view of the area where the dedication ceremony for the new U.S. Central Command building will take place. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Ecuadorian dignitaries for an Ecuadorian Independence Day event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.
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Anefo photo collection. Implementation of police joint with police officer. November 10, 1961
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DN-ST-86-07211. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Mongolian performers in traditional dress, known as a Deel, dance for the opening of 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 designed to test processes while maximizing realism through a series of scenarios. Participating countries also include Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)
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12/04/2013. Toledo 05-12-13 Ocaña Fire Station. Photo Ana Perez Herrera / Archdc.
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US Air Force Second Lieutenant Sarah L. Cantrell, 96th Bomb Squadron Section Commander, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, a member of the Tops in Blue, performs at the Skeltal Memorial Fitness Center in Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on September 20, 2000. Tops in Blue are an all active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers that travel throughout the world entertaining military personnel and their families. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force participate in the Kids on the Bay Parade during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that provides the opportunity for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard to engage with each other and civilians. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and community service events.
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A view of the cake at the commissioning ceremony for the recently formed US Naval Space Command. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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020927-F-6449C-002. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)
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U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps drill team competitors, left, get evaluated on their color guard routine by Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Patrick S. Shanahan Jr., a sergeant instructor with NROTC Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, during the 41st annual Cornell University Invitational Drill Competition, Ithaca, New York, Oct. 22, 2022. Over 300 Navy Midshipmen and military cadets from the East Coast competed. The competition includes close order drill and a wide spectrum of fitness challenges.
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The July 2022 enlisted Promotions graphic from the 513th Air Control Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Master Sgt. Lauren Kelly)
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U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps and Cadet Drill and Military Excellence Competition Teams stand in formation prior to the start of the 41st annual Cornell University Invitational Drill Competition, Ithaca, New York, Oct. 22, 2022. Over 300 Navy Midshipmen and military cadets from the East Coast competed. The competition includes close order drill and a wide spectrum of fitness challenges.
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220621-N-GK686-1009 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (June 21, 2022) Ristorante Bella Etna Galley staff prepared a cake in honor of Juneteenth for a special cake cutting ceremony held at the galley on Naval Air Station Sigonella, June 21, 2022. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the depot mascot for Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, poses under balloons at the U.S. Navys 247th birthday cake cutting ceremony aboard MCRD San Diego, Oct. 13, 2022. The cake cutting is a tradition in which the oldest and youngest sailors in attendance simultaneously cut the cake to signify the legacy of the Navy being passed on through the generations.
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The October 2022 enlisted promotions graphic from the 513th Air Control Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Master Sgt. Lauren Kelly)
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Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks Aug. 31, 2022, at Tinker Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Jasmine Czajka)
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The December 2022 enlisted promotions graphic from the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Jasmine Czajka)
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New MILITARY STAR cardholders can combine extra savings with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's 12 Weeks of Black Friday Deals. Shoppers who sign up and use a new MILITARY STAR account from Oct. 11 through Oct. 27 will save 15% on all first-day purchases. Details: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-2dS.
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the U.S. Space Force's birthday by giving away more than $4,600 in tactical gear prizes. Enter the sweepstakes at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes. Details: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-2hD.