Military Personnel Engagements

Images show military personnel in various settings, engaging in briefings and training exercises, conveying a sense of leadership and teamwork.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Famous Roberts, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron support technician from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, sets hearing protection in place at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Sep. 7, 2022, during the Royal Air Forces Cobra Warrior 2022 exercise. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured, and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Famous Roberts, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron support technician from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, sets hearing protection in place at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Sep. 7, 2022, during the Royal Air Forces Cobra Warrior 2022 exercise. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured, and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment.
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Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Kwajalein Atoll, of the Republic of Marshall Islands
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Terrell Owens, 375th Security Forces 1st Sgt. listens to a story at an all-call during Ballistic Badger 2022l, Oct. 21, 2022, on Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin. BB22 is a training opportunity for Airmen at the Showcase Wing to rehearse the ability to execute rapid global mobility.
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U.S. Army Sgt. Abigale Godwin, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), stands ready to complete a physical fitness test for the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) qualification on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 5, 2022. The EFMB is a United States Army special skills badge that is awarded to U.S. military personnel and North Atlantic Treaty Organization military personnel who successfully complete a set of qualification test, including both written ad performance portions.
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US Marine Corps Major General (MGEN), Rollins, promotes Lieutenant Colonel Williams to the rank of Colonel, during his promotion ceremony held at Camp Courtney, Okinawa Japan. Assisting in the promotion ceremony is COL Williamss wife. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Camp Courtney State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)
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Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, senior enlisted advisor for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, tours the exchange at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, August 3, 2022. The exchange has 18 employees, including civilians, retirees and veterans.
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U.S. Navy and partner nation Coast Guard units work on Belize Coast Guard vessels during Tradewinds 22, on May 16, in Belize. Tradewinds is a Caribbean-focused exercise designed to expand the regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; strengthen partnerships; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during the SOP Development Conference; determine SOPs to be exercised; determine regional process for SOP validation; enhance ability to defend Exclusive Economic Zones; increase U.S./ally/partner readiness; promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into the force; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter IUU fishing activities.
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Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute tan belt techniques as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 30, 2024. During recruit training, recruits are taught and must master basic assault and defense techniques to earn their tan belt through MCMAP.
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BACH Soldier Pfc. Tyrion Smith, touches a likeness of Blanchfield Army Community Hospital's namesake for luck as he prepares to represent the hospital with his squad at the Regional Health Command-Atlantic Best Leader Competition, April 25-29 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Col. Florence Blanchfield began her nursing career during the Influenza Pandemic of 1918 and went on serve as the Chief of the Army Nurse Corps during World War II, leading a ready medical Force of more than 50,000 nurses on all fronts in order to save lives.
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U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division return home to Fort Bragg, N.C., on July 12, 2022. Elements of the 82nd ABN DIV Immediate Response Force deployed to Poland as part of Task Force-82 to support the United State's decision to increase presence and activities in Europe as part of our Nation's strong commitment to our NATO Allies. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Lilliana Fraser)
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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, gives his remarks during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society brief on MCB Quantico, Virginia, April 5, 2023. The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need.
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U.S. Army Cpl. Tiffanie Johnson, left, shares a laugh with Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command after field practice for Team Army at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Florida, during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, Aug. 19, 2022. The DoD Warrior Games will be conducted on Aug. 19 - 28, hosted by the U.S. Army at Walt Disney World Resort. Men and women from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and U.S. Special Operations Command are joined in competition by athletes with the Canadian Soldier On organization for a variety of adaptive sports ranging from archery to wheelchair rugby.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ollin Mann, a metal worker with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Group (Experimental), 3rd Marine Logistics Group, explains to members of Materiel Support Command-Korea the purpose of the Marine Corps Tactical Welding Shop at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 30, 2022. The purpose of the presentation was to explain and demonstrate the capabilities of three dimensional printing and how they will be incorporated in future operations. 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.
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont greets a soldier of the 142nd Area Support Medical Company, Connecticut Army National Guard, after deplaning at the Connecticut Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 8, 2022. The 142nd ASMC previously spent the past nine months deployed to Poland providing medical care in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
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U.S. Army Spc. Chavez Bedgood, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company Airborne, gets familar with the M50 gas mask during Chemical, Biological,Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives training during 982nd Combat Camera Company's September Drill Assembly in East Point, Ga on September 16, 2022. .Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive training is essential for Army soldiers to be prepare for chemical warfare.
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An Airman assigned to Nellis Air Force Base receives an autographed football helmet from Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller during his Waller Foundation Wall Talk at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 27, 2022. After he told the story of how he recovered from addiction, Waller held a raffle for autographed footballs and helmets.
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Col. John B. Gilliam, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, congratulates Sgt. Eric Poindexter, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, for being the overall American winner of the Army Ten-Miler event on Sept. 25th, 2022, in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland.
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Recruits take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony inside the Recruit Memorial Chapel at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navys only boot camp.
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030923-F-0053A-003. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC
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From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Edmond Duvall, C-17 Globesmaster III pilot, Col. Patrick Brady Lee, 349th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Col. Samuel Todd, 437th Airlift Wing commander, discuss various topics in regards to preparing for the next fight during Accelerating the Legacy at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 16, 2024. Accelerating the Legacy serves as an annual event hosted by JB Charleston, dedicated to honoring the esteemed legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, offers professional development, and networking opportunities. Air Force
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Greene, the noncommissioned officer in charge of administration assigned to the 36th Contingency Response Squadron, sits at the front desk of the CRS at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 24, 2022. Greene manages commanders programs including evaluations, decorations, leave and sponsorship for 67 members.
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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Christen Huey interviews former NBA basketball player Adonal Foyle at the California Air National Guards 129th Rescue Wing, Feb. 3, 2024, during the Golden State Warriors Hoops for Troops chalk talk event at Moffett Air National Guard Base near Mountain View, California. Foyle spoke about his journey to the NBA, the importance of Black History Month, and challenges he faced as a professional athlete. He also spoke about resiliency and pushing through the mental and physical aspects of an injury to regain mobility and confidence. Hoops for Troops is a year-round initiative by the NBA to honor Americas service members, veterans and military families. Air National Guard
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The U.S. Military Academy Equal Opportunity Office hosted the annual Black History Month Observance on Feb. 16 at the West Point Club.With the years theme, African Americans and the Arts, among the performances at the event were the Cadet Gospel Choir singing The Best is Yet to Come, and Capt. Aniya Knotts, who sang Lift Every Voice and Sing, and the Cadet Jazz Club performing musical numbers with their instruments.The guest speaker was Archie Elam, a 1976 USMA graduate, who while assigned to the 18th Airborne Corps when deployed to the Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he led 36,000 troops to the deepest attack behind enemy lines in U.S. Army history, more than 250 miles, to cut off the Iraqi Army escaping Kuwait and helped destroy the Republican Guard.Elam spoke about his father growing up and then joining the Army and serving during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He talked about his experience at the academy and in the Army, and how that all intertwined with his experienc
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Brazilian Ministry of Defense Curso de Política, Estratégia e Alta Administração do Exército (CPEAEx) Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2022. During the visit, the students were briefed by leadership and received a class by a college faculty, and toured the IADC Campus.
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GHOST Troopers assigned to 2-7 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, interact with Polish Police, Sept. 22, 2022. Maintaining a relationship with the Polish community grows lasting partnerships between 3ABCT and regional security partners.
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Senior Airman Ken Cockrell, 127th Security Forces Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Sept. 11, 2022.
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Tech. Sgt. Tre'von Mingo, the special handling supervisor with the 25th Aerial Port Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama poses for a photo at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, June 6, 2022. The Airmen in the special handling shop inspect and weigh hazardous cargo, classified cargo, human remains, and more to ensure the items are safe for air transport.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd. J. Austin III speaks with service members assigned to U.S. Southern Command, July 25, 2022. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)
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U.S. Army Sgt. Sidney Perry and Cpl. Trevor Franklin, assigned to 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), 21st Signal Brigade, stand for a photo before competing in the 2022 Spc. Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition at Fort A.P Hill, Virginia, May 17, 2022. The annual multi-day competition tests the physical, tactical and technical proficiency of visual information and public affairs specialists across the DOD and participating international competitors.
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Mylas Copeland, who leads the annual Peacekeepers Ride, speaks with Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard, and the general's spouse, Tammy, to the start of the annual Peacekeepers Ride. The annual ride starts at the Illinois National Guard headquarters on Camp Lincoln in Springfield. This year the ride, held on July 17, honored Illinois Army National Guard Col. (ret.) James Smith and Sangamon County Sheriff Department Sgt. Jason Boesdorfer, both of whom died in May. Smith served in the Illinois Army National Guard for 31 years retiring as the ILARNG Chief of Staff in 2008. He then went on to serve as the Illinois Department of Military Affairs Chief of Staff from 2008 until his death on May 11, 2022.
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JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY (September 15, 2022) Military Sealift Command Civil Service Mariner and Virginia Beach native Derrick Valentine talks about how hard work and great mentors inspired him as he advanced from entry-level Steward Utility (SU) to becoming Junior Supply Officer (JSO) aboard the Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel USNS Newport (T-EPF 12).
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Imelda Edge, 18th Wing Staff Agency professional military education instructor from Houston, Texas was selected as the 18th Wings Supervisor of the Month at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Supervisor of the Month program is an opportunity for outstanding non-commissioned officers to be recognized by KAB leadership as well as showcase these leaders to their peers.
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Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, Fort Jackson and Army Training Center commanding general, poses in a sign showing him as a furture special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Oct. 4 during the National Night Out event. The event brought together federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to meet with community members to enhance their relationship with the community. The FBI was one of many agency represented at the event.
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Portrait of US Marine Corps soldier with father saluting over brown background
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Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead (right) presents his coin to Army Sgt. First Class James Troxell (left) at the 138th Field Artillery Brigade annual ball in Lexington, Ky. on Dec. 3, 2022. Whitehead is visiting soldiers and airmen in the Kentucky National Guard before the holidays.
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Benin Air Force First Lt. Josue Sossoukpe stands for a portrait prior to a speaking engagement with Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
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Pfc. Ha Jin Kim receives a finalist ticket from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Lemon, the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys senior enlisted leader, at the KATUSAs Got Talent preliminary show at the Flightline Tap Room, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. The talent show showcases the creativity and artistic ability of Korean Augmentees to the United States Army (KATUSA) Soldiers within the command.
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Cpl. Hui Do Kim receives a finalist ticket from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Lemon, the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys senior enlisted leader, at the KATUSAs Got Talent preliminary show at the Flightline Tap Room, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. The talent show showcases the creativity and artistic ability of Korean Augmentees to the United States Army (KATUSA) Soldiers within the command.