Military Operations Briefings

Images of military personnel attending briefings, saluting, or engaging during ceremonies, set in various operational environments across different countries.

041115-M-3658J-023. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno speaks to soldiers at Forward Operating Base Azzizullah, Aug. 7, 2013. Staff Sgt. Ashley Bell

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing render a salute during the singing of the national anthem for the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron change of command ceremony, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 19, 2022. A change of command ceremony is a military tradition that signifies the formal transfer of authority and command responsibilty of a unit from one officer to another.

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Michael G. Mullen (foreground), CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO), is briefed by US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) Michael A. Konczey, Coalition Forces Land Component Command Training and Operations Combined Arms Maneuvers Trainer, during his visit at the Convoy Trainer Course, located on the Udari Range, Kuwait. US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Michael G. Mullen (foreground), Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), is briefed by US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) Michael A. Konczey, Coalition Forces Land Component Command Training and Operations Combined Arms Maneuvers Trainer, during his visit at the Convoy Trainer Course, located on the Udari Range, Kuwait.

US Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, Headquarters, gather at Camp Coyote, northern Kuwait and listen General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: USMC

041207-M-2583M-048. Complete Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps LT. GEN. John F. Sattler, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force (left), U.S. Marine Corps MAJ. GEN. Richard S. Kramlich (center), Commanding General 1ST Forces Service Support Group, and U.S. Army LT. GEN. Thomas F. Metz, Commanding General, Multi-National Corps Iraq, meet during a briefing and tour of the area at the 4th Civil Affairs Groups Civil Military Operations Center in Fallujah, Iraq, on December 7, 2004. The generals are making a visit to Jolan Park where there will be a humanitarian aid station set up for the citizens of Fallujah, as they are allowed to return to their homes. The city was heavily damaged in a battle between the Multi-National Forces and the insurgents that once ruled the city. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released) Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

041213-M-3658J-010. Base: Camp Taqaddum State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1FSSG

030201-M-2081S-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Commando Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: Hq Bn, 1ST Marine Division

041115-M-3658J-023. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030120-M-5266H-015. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

041119-M-2583M-066. Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

980303-F-7910D-003. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

070207-A-1985S-108. Base: Forward Operating Base Shield State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070308-M-5865P-003. Complete Scene Caption: March 8, 2007, PFC. Jonathon E. Vanneil, Military Transition Team 2d Brigade 7th Iraqi Army Division (MiTT 2-7) Assistant advisor to the Iraqi Instructors at the School of Infantry (SOI) for soldiers of the Iraqi Army on Camp Yasser on Al Asad, Iraq, stand in formation during the first graduation of Iraqi Army Soldiers from SOI. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. MiTT 2-7 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq 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 SGT. Andrew D. Pendracki) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country

060417-A-5745M-084. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, deputy commander of United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, is briefed on the mission and capabilities of the Air Operations Battalion (AOB) on Magagoni Airfield at Manda Bay, Kenya, Nov. 1, 2022. In order to sustain regional advantages, the AOB provides a joint force effort to generate airpower, logistics, and sustainment.

030305-M-4419R-001. Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 40548

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angel Rodriguez, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Equipment Shop journeyman, instructs members of the 380 th ECES how to operate the biometric mixer during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RADR) training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 10, 2022. The entire squadron participated in RADR training in order to broaden their Multi-Capable Airmen skillsets.

040425-F-6244S-004. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030214-M-3138H-007. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5TH MARINES

030518-M-5972A-008. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Diwanyah State: Al Qadisiyah Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Kabiru Labaran, sergeant major of 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, speaks to his Marines about improvements that could be made during his battle circulation of 1st Radio Battalion Field Exercise at Marine Corps Logistic Base Barstow, California, on August 15, 2022. The three week long FEX reinforced the Marines deployment capabilities and unit readiness within I MIG by conducting distributed operations and specific military occupational specialty training.

040610-M-7514K-009. Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: Navy Sea Bees

060323-A-5745M-064. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Ramadi Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jason Franklin conducts a mission brief on Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq, before a reconnaissance mission in Diyarah, Iraq, March 19, 2007. Franklin is a platoon leader with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

Airmen with the 366th Fighter Wing perform a FOD walk at Wendover Air Field, May 20, 2022, as part of exercise Raging Gunfighter 22-2. The exercise tests the wing's ability to rapidly insert, establish command and control, and project combat power across all domains.

041210-M-9015W-017. Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040702-M-2900S-011. Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070324-M-2166H-003. Complete Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps STAFF SGT. Aslan Altan, the chief advisor to the Iraqi Soldier instructors, talks to the instructors before training begins at the School of Infantry (SOI) at Camp Yasser on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 24, 2007. SOI is ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2nd Battalion 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq 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 Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MITT 2

041122-M-0173F-042. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION AL FAJR Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

041115-M-3658J-002. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Service members from the U.S. Army 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 163rd Cavalry Regiment, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Italy and the UK, conduct a pre-mission briefing during Exercise Eager Lion in Jordan, Sept. 11, 2022. Eager Lion 22 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations.

060313-A-5043I-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ramadi Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 109TH INFANTRY

041207-M-2583M-041. Complete Scene Caption: U.S. Army LT. GEN. Thomas F. Metz (foreground left), Commanding General, Multi-National Corps Iraq, and U.S. Marine Corps LT. GEN. John F. Sattler (foreground right), Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, greets U.S. Marine Corps Marines during a tour of the area at the 4th Civil Affairs Groups Civil Military Operations Center in Fallujah, Iraq, on December 7, 2004. The generals are making a visit to Jolan Park where there will be a humanitarian aid station set up for the citizens of Fallujah, as they are allowed to return to their homes. The city was heavily damaged in a battle between the Multi-National Forces and the insurgents that once ruled the city. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released) Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 35th Infantry Division conduct M17 and M4 individual weapons qualification ranges at Udairi Ranges, Kuwait, Sept. 22, 2022.

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, deployed to Africa as part of Task Force Paxton, pose for a photo after a physical training event, February 2024. TF Paxton is supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's mission of conducting operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and coalition interests. Army

U.S. Marines with 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, receive a safety brief before initiating Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2022. Range 400 is used to conduct company-level live-fire training in a deliberate assault against prepared defensive positions. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning,mobilization rehearsals, active duty force integration with Reserve units, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the MAGTF.

030219-M-8539K-001. Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and soldiers with the United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard welcome distinguished guests and visitors during exercise Intrepid Maven 22.4, Sept. 28, 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.

U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photo at a Logistics Support Area established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during exercise Native Fury 22, Aug. 20, 2022. Native Fury 22 is vital for strengthening the United States long-standing relationship with Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The exercise enhances combined tactics, maritime capabilities and promotes long-term regional stability.

U.S. Marine Corps machine gunners assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division hike to their positions while participating in a close air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTI) course 1-23 at Urban Training Complex Yodaville, near Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 9, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

060411-A-7969G-016. Base: Laq Laq State: Salah Ah Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST AB DIVISION

030218-M-5150A-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

030312-M-3692C-058. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

040205-F-9871C-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ)

German Master Sgt. Marco Schumacher, assigned to NATO Mission Iraq--German Contingent, demonstrates the proper positions of firing, during a Schützenschnur, to Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, at Sully Memorial Range, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2022. The Schützenschnur is a decoration for weapons proficiency for enlisted soldiers in the German military.

Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Ratliff, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, gets promoted during a ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. He was promoted by Lt. Col. Sylvester dAgrella, 386th ECES commander, on Sept. 17, 2022. Ratliffs family was able to watch his promotion ceremony via cellphone streaming. Nearly 100 firefighters, friends, fellow chiefs and leaders took part in the ceremony. Ratiff, who is deployed from the 132nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Iowa Air National Guard, joined the top 1-percent of enlisted members upon promoting to his new rank.

US Marines from G Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment take off their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) classes. This training was at San Mateo (62 Area) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, for Operation HOMELAND DEFENSE. HOMELAND DEFENSE enhances the preparedness, protection, and, response capabilities of local, state, and federal agencies. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a Relief in Place and Transfer of Authority ceremony where they transfer control of their battle space to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment aboard Forward Operating Base Delaram, April 16, 2010.

070316-A-4746S-174. Base: Camp Echo State: Al Qadisiyah Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 449th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) and Soldiers with the 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, conduct a base tour for Col. Jason Chambers, incoming commander of the 449th AEG, during a base tour at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 28, 2022. Chabelley Airfield is operated by the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron and provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for AFRICOM and CENTCOM.

Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., joins a unit for a group photo in front of a Medium All-Terrain Vehicle at Boldak, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2010. Casey traveled to Afghanistan to visit Soldiers and meet with ISAF leadership throughout the various regions.

060315-A-5747J-029. Base: Cob Speicher State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ)

020502-F-5740T-025. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT)

040613-M-5555L-047. Base: Camp Ali State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030218-M-5150A-010. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

Spc. Casey Ferguson, a gunner with Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard, 115th Fires Brigade, explains loading and unloading procedures of the M240B machine gun to an Al Anbar Provincial Reconstruction Team linguist during a safety stand-down at Camp Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2009. PRT members and 3-157th FA conduct numerous missions together outside the wire, so training together, according to Wilcox, is essential for mission success and everyone's overall safety.

060226-A-7969G-022. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Forward Operating Base Speicher Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: A1-187

A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, debriefs Marines after performing dry-fire training in an urban environment during exercise Intrepid Maven 22.4 in the United Arab Emirates, Sept. 20, 2022. Intrepid Maven 22.4 is a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command engagement series designed for bilateral and multilateral training engagements with partner nations and Marine Corps forces.

030206-M-5753Q-118. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

U.S. Army Soldiers receive a final mission brief before delivering a convoy of food and water to Tal Afar, Iraq, March 29, 2007. The Soldiers are from 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

030612-M-5753Q-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ)

NAWA, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Sgt. Steven J. Habon, squad leader, Lance Cpl. Christopher W. Klumpp, infantry rifleman, and Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hannah, fire team leader, all with 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, salute during the playing of Taps” during a memorial ceremony at Forward Operating Base Spin Ghar Jan. 20. Meinert, 20, from Fort Atkinson, Wis., was killed Jan. 10 while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan’s Helmand province.

NAWA, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Staff Sgt. David A. Schaefer, platoon sergeant, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, touches the dog tags of Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Meinert before saying a silent prayer during a memorial ceremony at Forward Operating Base Spin Ghar Jan. 20. Meinert, 20, from Fort Atkinson, Wis., served in 3rd Platoon and was killed Jan. 10 while conducting combat operations in Afghanistans Helmand province.

090224-A-5080R-0020CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Col. Marc Ferraro (left, at podium), commander of 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, speaking through an interpreter, addresses visiting Iraqi military leaders during a Transfer of Authority ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 24. The event marked the Pennsylvania National Guard brigades official start of its mission in Iraq. The brigade will be deployed in Iraq through late summer.

DM-ST-88-07701. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY)

030204-M-3138H-010. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5TH MARINES

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, debrief after conducting Range 400 using Amphibious Combat Vehicles on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 10, 2022. The 13th MEU is currently conducting Realistic Urban Training exercise to enhance the integration and collective capability of the MEU's command, air, ground, and logistics elements and prepare the 13th MEU to meet the nation's crisis response needs during their upcoming overseas deployment.

U.S. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines assigned to Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, and Afghan National Army soldiers there attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the full length of the runway at Shindand Air Base, Dec. 20, 2010. Despite challenges, the $34.8 million runway reconstruction project was completed six days ahead of schedule.

U.S. Marines with 1st Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistic Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group and Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistic Regiment 45, practice rigging an M777 howitzer for a Helicopter Support Team training during Integrated Training Exercise 3-22 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 7, 2022. ITX is a live-fire event that increases unit readiness. It teaches the tactical application of combined-arms maneuver as well as offensive and defensive operations during combat.

041125-M-0036Y-042. Base: Camp Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070327-M-9876R-004. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-2

020527-F-0675P-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Justice, Masirah Country: Oman (OMN)

030301-M-8539K-013. Base: Camp Matilda Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division

Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general for Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, and Sgt. Maj. Ernest Hooppii, sergeant major of MEB-Afghanistan, case the colors to return to the states. The casing of colors occurred April 12 during the transfer of authority ceremony, signifying the brigade's departure from Helmand province, Afghanistan.

U.S Army 1st Sgt. David Bernosky, 304th Civil Affairs Brigade, congratulates an Iraqi soldier on job well done Jan. 1, 2009, in Basra, Iraq.

050825-A-6430B-007. Base: Camp Victory, Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: Southeast

041122-M-0173F-012. Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Gore, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, and Airman 1st Class Caden Delabarre, 386th ESFS installation entry controlman, listen to instruction during a range day at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 30, 2022. Members took turns going through drills with instructors to practice firing while moving and transitioning between weapons.

050205-F-4903I-060. Base: Tallil Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070308-M-5865P-134. Complete Scene Caption: March 8, 2007, Iraqi Army Soldiers march in formation after graduating from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (fwd) is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq 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 SGT. Andrew D. Pendracki) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MITT 2-7

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Darin Alexander, and 1st Lt. Timothy Stark, first sergeant and commander of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, Michigan National Guard, walk through a sandstorm at Ben Ghilouf Training Area in Tunisia, during African Lion 22, June 20, 2022. The training exercise is U.S. Africa Commands largest and premier annual exercise, involving more than 7,500 service members from seven nations.

020515-F-0718S-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

U.S. Army Capt. John Maher, officer -n-charge of 36th Sustainment Brigade, briefs U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, at a combat support center established in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during exercise Native Fury 22, Aug. 14, 2022. Native Fury 22 is vital for strengthening the U.S. long-standing relationship with Saudi Armed Forces. The exercise enhances combined tactics, maritime capabilities and promotes long-term regional stability.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and members of the Saudi Armed Forces observe a dipole field expedient radio antenna in a Logistics Support Area established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during exercise Native Fury 22, Aug. 18, 2022. Native Fury 22 is vital for strengthening the United States long-standing relationship with Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The exercise enhances combined tactics, maritime capabilities and promotes long-term regional stability.

031111-F-9871C-029. Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 447 ESVS447 ESVS447 ESVS

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Nerli, right, an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, creates a range card as part of Rear Area Security training during a Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corp Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms on June 6, 2022. The 13th MEU is currently conducting RUT exercise to enhance the integration and collective capability of the MEUs command, air, ground, and logistics elements and prepare the 13th MEU to meet the nations crisis response needs during their upcoming overseas deployment.

First Lt. Ashlynn Godin, a physical therapist with Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas, leads her team to their seats during the entrance portion of the final awards ceremony for the Regional Health Command-Central Best Leader Competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 14, 2022. The competition promotes esprit de corps throughout the Army while recognizing Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, and officers that demonstrate commitment to the Army values and embody the warrior ethos.

060218-A-2718K-108. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE NORTHWEST

040731-M-4419R-051. Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030612-M-5753Q-019. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ)

060206-A-2718K-052. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE NORTHWEST

030903-M-7837W-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030309-M-6538A-006. Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-5 (5th Marines)

030205-M-5266H-020. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Technical Sgt. John Rhodes, and Senior Airman Patrick McMacken, Defenders for the 127th Security Forces Squadron, set their targets prior to weapons training at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, during the 127th Wings April drill. Air Force security forces members train often in various lethal, and non-lethal, forms of defense.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an introductory hike at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 3, 2022. A progressive hike program of increasing distances and pace improve the recruits mental and physical conditioning, sustain field conditioning and provide overall preparation for Marine Combat Training.

040605-M-5555L-022. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Hurricane Point State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030424-M-3692C-014. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070327-M-9876R-009. Complete Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Platoon Commander, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, MASTER SGT. Timothy Swanson, instructs Marines and Sailors attending the Lioness Program aboard Asad, Iraq on various Improvised Explosive Devices being used to attack Coalition and Iraqi forces. This program is being utilized to ensure proper care is taken while searching Female Iraqis. Regimental Combat Team 2 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraq 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 base economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SGT. James R. Richardson) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-2

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