Military Operations at Dusk

Silhouetted military scenes featuring aircraft and bases during sunset, conveying a sense of readiness and vigilance. Warm colors dominate the twilight sky.

Silhouette of pilot in cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon while on ground
Silhouette of pilot in cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon while on ground
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Fish-eye rear view of an F-15A Eagle aircraft silhouetted against a tab-vee shelter's opening. The Eagle, from the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1ST Tactical Fighter Wing is undergoing chemical warfare maintenance during exercise SIDEWINDER II. Subject Operation/Series: SIDEWINDER II Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL)
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The sun sets Sept. 10, 2022, at Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport at Fort McCoy, Wis. Fort McCoys motto is to be the Total Force Training Center. Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin. The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984. Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on the Defense Visual Information Distribution System at https://www.dvidshub.net/fmpao, on Facebook by searching ftmccoy, and on Twitter by searching usagmccoy.
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Boeing, NASA, and U.S. Army personnel prepare for the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft landing in White Sands, New Mexico, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. The landing will complete an abbreviated Orbital Flight Test for the company that still meets several mission objectives for NASAs Commercial Crew program. The Starliner spacecraft launched on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 6:36 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20 from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
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A U-2 Dragon Lady pilot assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing pilots the high-altitude reconnaissance platform at approximately 70,000 feet above an undisclosed location. The U-2 is a high-altitude, near space reconnaissance aircraft and delivers critical imagery which enables decision makers at all levels the visual capabilities to execute informed decisions in any phase of conflict.
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The X-56B remotely piloted aircraft ground crew prepares the aircraft to begin a new flight series. The flight was April 19 at NASAs Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, with partner Northrop Grumman.
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U.S. Navy Sailors conduct post-flight checks on a AV-8B Harrier during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Jan 30, 2022. The 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six are underway for COMPTUEX in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX is the last at-sea period in the MEUs Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU and achieve deployment certification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Carla Magallon uses a torch to light a simulated aircraft fuel fire during an exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb. 3, 2023. Magallon, a native of Inglewood, California, is a firefighter with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Miramar. ARFF Marines conduct these exercises to maintain a state of readiness in case of emergency.
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An aerial view of Naval Station, Rota, including weapons bunkers. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)
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Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Paige Sportsman, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, scans the horizon over Camp Okadama, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms and maneuver across multiple domains.
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Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division participate in the 10k Presidents Day Ruck, February 19, 2024. The ruck was hosted by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and celebrated all 46 of the United States' current and former Presidents. Army
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Northrop Grumman Military Jets Grumman Fixed Wing Aviat Airplanes EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft USN U.S. Navy
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OKINAWA, Japan (March 28, 2023) Two MV-22 Ospreys from MCAS Futenma, arrive at the Jungle Warfare Training Center to transport community members participating in the Okinawa Leadership Workshop, March 28, 2022. The workshop provided influential Okinawan leaders the unique opportunity to see and learn how the U.S. military operates, supports, and defends the region. Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa played a major role in organizing and hosting the event. CFAO maintains and operates facilities to support the U.S. Navy's naval and aviation assets in the Indo-Pacific region.
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050923-F-6184M-001. Base: Galveston Bay State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 24th Special Operations Wing observe the effects of their calls for fire from close-air-support assets during Emerald Warrior 22.1 at Eglin Range, Florida, May 4, 2022. Emerald Warrior provides annual, realistic pre-deployment training encompassing multiple joint operating areas. The exercise prepares special operations forces, conventional force enablers, partner nations and interagency elements, to integrate with and execute full-spectrum special operations in any environment, sharpening U.S. forces abilities to operate around the globe.
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030225-F-8966D-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT)
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The colors of dusk are shown Oct. 19, 2022, at Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport at Fort McCoy, Wis. Fort McCoys motto is to be the Total Force Training Center. Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin. The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984. Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on the Defense Visual Information Distribution System at https://www.dvidshub.net/fmpao, on Facebook by searching ftmccoy, and on Twitter by searching usagmccoy.
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KC-135 Stratotankers Selfridge Air National Guard Base Michigan USA
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Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division run off a drop zone in Błędów Desert, Poland after jumping from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, April 27, 2022. More than 480 Paratroopers took part in the airborne operation to maintain their airborne proficiency and set the conditions for follow-on jump in support of Exercise Swift Response 22 in Latvia. The Division headquarters and its 3rd Brigade Combat Team have been deployed to Poland as part of the strong and unremitting commitment to our NATO Allies against aggression.
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The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) passes beneath the Øresund Bridge while transiting the Danish Straits June 20, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.
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Ivy Soldiers train under the Milky Way during a warfighter exercise, Sept. 24, 2022, at Fort Carson, Colorado. Warfighter exercises are the Armys capstone training events for Corps and Division echelons. Conducted every two years, the 10-day exercise focuses on forward passage of formational lines, long-range precision fires and a wet gap crossing, usually culminating in a transition to a defensive posture.
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An Airman assigned to the 823d Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) directs a 10k forklift driver to lower the cargo unit for inspection during an equipment processing training exercise Sept. 26-27, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The exercise tested the units ability to recall, prepare and deploy Unit Training Codes requirements based on response times from the units Design Operational Capability. Exercising these skills is essential during the 800th Red Horse Groups ongoing effort to reorganize its UTCs to better support combatant commanders with worldwide construction capabilities. The 800th RHG is based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
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A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies near Mount Fuji, Japan, during a routine sortie Jan. 26, 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 36th AS regularly conducts training missions to remain proficient in the necessary skills to support any contingency.
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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.
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U.S. Army AH-64 "Apache" helicopters prepare for takeoff from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico for night operations during world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise. The "Apache" helicopters provide an offensive for the OPFOR (Opposing Force) against the coalition forces deployed to McGregor Range, New Mexico. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Alamogordo State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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221107-N-IJ992-1073 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Nov. 7, 2022) A Sailor assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 4, directs a P-8 Poseidon aircraft after landing Naval Air Station Sigonella, Nov. 7, 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. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Jason Brewer (right), a gunners mate aboard USCGC Bear (WMEC 901), trains Fireman Devin Tantillo, a member of Bears engineering department, on proper firing of the MK-90 during pyrotechnics training, North Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 25, 2022. Pyrotechnics shoots are conducted to familiarize the crew with proper usage of their water survival gear.
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GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 23, 2013) Sailors participate in Friday Night Lights on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Friday Night Lights is a morale-boosting light show the air department aboard Nimitz participates in every Friday before the last recovery of the night. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Germany, Berlin, former US-American communications intercept at Devil's Mountain
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F/A-18A Hornet US Navy
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 16, 2022) - The city of Yokosuka holds the Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival, in conjunction with the 44th annual Friendship Day celebration held onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). For the first time in three years, CFAY held an open base event to highlight the friendship between the local Japanese community and the U.S. Navy. 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.
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220921-N-NT795-156 SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2022) Chief Master-at-Arms Carson Lindsey, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 11, imparts basic formation drills to FY23 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selectees assigned to Greater Los Angeles commands as part of CPO initiation held onboard Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. Greater LA CPOA is composed of Chiefs assigned to NSW Seal Beach, Navy Reserve Center Los Angeles, Navy Munition Command Pacific and MSRON 11. CPO initiation is a professional education and training environment that starts when the announcement message is released, and time-honored tradition focused on team/individuals as leaders
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Coast Guard Personnel - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-90-243. Coast Guardsman reboarding helo after dropping off water in grassy area3. Hurricane Katrina
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The colors of dusk are shown Oct. 19, 2022, at Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport at Fort McCoy, Wis. Fort McCoys motto is to be the “Total Force Training Center.” Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin. The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984. Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on the Defense Visual Information Distribution System at https://www.dvidshub.net/fmpao, on Facebook by searching “ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching “usagmccoy.”
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Fireworks light up the sky over the city as the National Victory Celebration comes to a close. The day-long celebration has been held in honor of the coalition forces that liberated Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia(DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Returnee roll call of the Sudan evacuation unit, Bundeswehr deployment at the air base in Wunstorf. Here, Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Buendnis 90 Die Gruenen), with Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, SPD, and Inspector General General Carsten Breuer, Wunstorf, Germany, Europe
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970129-F-2829R-520. Complete Scene Caption: When night falls over Tuzla Air Base, and the cold wind howls against the tents that people here call home, there is a calm here that comes from a group of strangers joining together to complete a mission and becoming a family. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provide a climate of stability. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Tuzla Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 16, 2022) - The city of Yokosuka holds the Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival, in conjunction with the 44th annual Friendship Day celebration held onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). For the first time in three years, CFAY held an open base event to highlight the friendship between the local Japanese community and the U.S. Navy. 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.
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory. Interiors of a Second World War submarine in Pearl Harbor, US.
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Aircraft perform a practice show before the Fort Wayne Air Show at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 2, 2022. The air show also included performances by the A-10 Thunderbolt II, F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet, F-100 Super Sabre and the P-51 Mustang.
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PEARL HARBOR (July 4, 2022) U.S Navy Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) observe a 4th of July fireworks show on the flight deck of Essex during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 4, 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 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.
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060704-N-8157C-121. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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230327-N-VI040-1175 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (March 27, 2023) Sakura (cherry blossoms) are in full bloom onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan March 27, 2023. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.
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040704-F-0209C-001. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Santa Claus exits a Montana Air National Guard C-130 Hercules at MTANG Base, Dec. 5, 2020. (Retired) Master Sgt. Joel Clum volunteered to be Santa Claus.
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Fireworks are fired off on the Agadir boardwalk following a Free Groove, U.S. Army Europe and Africas premier jazz ensemble, concert as part of the U.S. Embassy sponsored African Lion 2022 Tour in Agadir, Morocco, June 26, 2022, during African Lion 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, 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.
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This graphic is a summary of the new Enlisted Force Structure, or "The Brown Book", current as of May 2022. The graphic was created on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sep. 19, 2022. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Jasmine Czajka)
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030416-F-6891W-005. Base: RAF Croughton State: North Hamptonshire Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE