Military Personnel & Equipment

Images of military personnel performing various duties, including meal preparation, vehicle maintenance, and overseeing operations in diverse environments.

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Providers assigned to the 223rd QM, Field Feeding Company, Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division prepare meals for Paratroopers on Fort Bragg, NC, March 29, 2022. The Field Training Exercise ensures Paratroopers stand ready to fight, win, and meet the 18 hour deployment standard.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tavasea Cathey, a radio operator with 3d Marine Division, conducts a radio check from inside a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. 3d Marine Division headquarters, based in Okinawa, is exercising command and control for two concurrent large-scale bilateral exercises with key allies, Resolute Dragon 22 in Hokkaido, Japan and KAMANDAG 6 across Luzon, Batanes, and Palawan in the Philippines. KAMANDAG 6 and Resolute Dragon 22 are important components to maintaining the readiness and defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Philippines alliance and the U.S.-Japan alliance. Cathey is a native of Cold Water, Mississippi.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yashar King, 908th Airlift Wing fuels technician, conducts a visual walk around inspection of a fuel truck July 10, 2022, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Inspecting the equipment is one of many daily tasks of a fuel technician to ensure the equipment is safe to operate and safe for the environment.

STAFF Sergeant Earl Dantzler, an Equipment Operations Craftsman with the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing (FW) assists in the relocation of the newly built laundry facility. Many skilled craftsmen rendered their expertise in the construction of the facility. The 192nd FW is located just outside of Richmond at Byrd Field in Sandston, Virginia. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

U.S. Airman 1st Class Ian Dawson, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management apprentice, observes a runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 13, 2024. Airfield Management maintains safe, secure, and efficient airfield environments to ensure aircraft can take off or land with a moments notice. Air Force

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990210-N-3235P-002. Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, execute Marine Corps Martial Arts techniques during the confidence course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 20, 2022. The confidence course consists of various obstacles that challenges recruits both physically and mentally.

220418-N-CY569-2015 IONIAN SEA (April 18, 2022) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Justin Tarver, from Douglas, Georgia, reads a book in the library aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), April 18, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

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Airman 1st Class Lynmarie Mateo, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, tightens a bolt on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 3rd quarter Rapid Aircraft Generation and Employment (RAGE) event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 14, 2022. RAGE features demonstrations and competitions that display the bases ability to communicate, coordinate and execute wartime operations.

220728-N-VJ326-1019 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) - Seaman Lamari Showers, from Detroit, lays down a line in the focsle aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 28, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

During the Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) portion of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea's, Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Kimberly McClearn, 51st Maintenance Squadron, uses a metal detecting wand to ensure that evacuees have no hidden articles. Evacuees were transported to the Osan American High School to process through various stations and briefings before being able to evacuate the peninsula. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Marine recruits prepare their bunks for a barracks inspection during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011119-N-0659H-005. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk

A U.S. Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks into a biometric reader during a noncombatant evacuation rehearsal at Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 1, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez)

021002-F-4177H-010. Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR)

DF-ST-86-10391. Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT SCORPION 85 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220902-N-IX644-1035 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 2, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Shayne Harrington, from Hope Mills, North Carolina, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), operates a weapons elevator, Sep. 2, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

Tech. Sgt. Tyrone Burke, 4th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate, poses for a photo at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Apr. 6, 2022. Burke recently became a volunteer victim advocate in order to help victims through their traumatic experience.

A member of the 6151st Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron combat ammunition production (CAP) team works with a component of a Mark 82 500-pound bomb during Sabre Spirit '89. Sabre Spirit is an annual joint South Korean-U.S. Pacific Air Forces CAP and combat aircraft servicing exercise. Subject Operation/Series: SABRE SPIRIT '89 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jabari Freeman, 51st Operations Support Squadron weather technician, packs a bag to relocate to an alternate duty location during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2024. BM24-1 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels.

Boatswain Mates, male and female, stand at the ready on the bow of the large harbor tug Wenatchee (YTB-808) as their vessel prepares to come alongside and steer another ship safely into the harbor. Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-90-00540. Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

970630-M-0023H-011. Complete Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL) Underwood checks the operation of a MEP-005 generator after it was removed from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Underwood's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the Trondheim r

030728-F-6449C-041. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Meyer, an air traffic control communications technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Columbus, Georgia, drives a stake into the ground to secure radar equipment as part as a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation during Balikatan 23 at the Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 10, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

030709-F-1443F-002. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Portrait of smiling man at shooting range used to train and test soldiers on necessary combat skills. Happy army soldier holding rifle preparing to start training, enhancing combat readiness

221002-N-IL330-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 2, 2022) - Seaman Abdoul Abdourahamane, from Niamey, Niger, stands helm watch aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 2, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

020206-F-5453T-004. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

The South Carolina National Guard and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) hosted Leadership South Carolina and school administrators, Dec. 7, 2022, at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina, showcasing the South Carolina National Guard, with its various capabilities. The event allowed civilian guests to gain perspective into service members lives by learning about military training, viewing equipment layout, being informed about the benefits of belonging, and the sacrifices that accompany.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomed Mr. Kevin J. Bostick,U.S. Southern Command Exercises and Coalition Affairs Directorate Director for a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Feb. 8, 2023. The Joint Staff's J7/9 Exercises and Coalition Affairs directorate utilizes partnerships across society, including exercises, civil affairs operations and humanitarian assistance activities, to improve the capacity of both USSOUTHCOM and partner nations to quickly respond to emergencies and neutralize threat networks. The J7/9 strives to develop a highly trained workforce that is focused on creative and cooperative solutions. As a result, the J7/9 strengthens partnerships between the U.S. government, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, businesses, academia and all elements of civil society. During the visit, Mr. Bostickconducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of th

DN-ST-89-08886. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '88 Country: Unknown

African american serviceman suffering from post traumatic stress disorder after army combat, attends therapy session with expert. Infantry trooper deals with shell shock, psychological care.

Lawton Fort Sill, Oklahoma - PFC Justin Lozada was awarded the George Watson Award by Delta Battery 1-40th Field Artillery Battalion, 434th Field Artillery Brigade on Jan 19 during Basic Combat Training graduation.

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 6, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Jermond Jones, from Little Rock, Ark., puts turns of line on a capstan aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220518-N-CY569-1017 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 18, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Nazir Zakari, from Atlanta, operates a forklift in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), May 18, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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.

220605-N-XN177-1019 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2022) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Taveres Frazier guides a spotting dolly in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 5, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

040430-F-9072P-101. Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: United Kingdom (GBR)

220925-N-PC065-1699 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2022) - U.S. Navy Seaman Edidiong Nyoh, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), takes down a simulated attacker during security forces training on Arlingtons flight deck, Sept. 25, 2022. The Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 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.

220818-N-OX321-1032 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Aug. 18, 2022) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Darius Shirley, from Byram, Miss., serves food to a patron during a special meal at the Ristorante Bella Etna Galley on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 18, 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.

041105-F-1740G-002. Base: Camp Zama Country: Japan (JPN)

060323-N-4014G-030. Base: USS Mcfaul (DDG 74) Scene Major Command Shown: USS McFaul

030124-F-9471G-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command

This photo was taken on August 25, 2022 as part of a project to produce a poster that displays the diversity of U.S. Army NATO Brigade Soldiers and their families during the units annual organization day. The brigade provides support to roughly 1,300 Soldiers and their families to provide ready and resilient Soldiers to the NATO alliance, maintain our joint and multinational partnerships and enhance the alliance. The brigade is the U.S. Army support element for 44 NATO organizations across 81 locations in 22 countries.

BETHESDA, Md. (May 12, 2022) Cmdr. Teresa Dent, Deputy Director for Nursing Services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, stands as a road guard during the all nurse color guard as they conduct the morning colors ceremony as part of WRNMMCs National Nurse Week celebration. National Nurse Week is a weeklong event that celebrates and acknowledges nurses and the hard and selfless work they put in, in service of their patients.

Michigan State Senator, Capt. Adam Hollier, from the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion, talks with Soldiers at his table during the CATCH Night of Champions event at The Henry hotel in Dearborn, Mich., on October 13, 2022

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt Omari Slaughter, Third Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeants executive assistant, walks toward a door during U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek C. France, Third Air Force commanders visit to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Jan 28, 2023. Maj. Gen. France traveled to Incirlik AB to meet with Airmen, experience the wings Larger than Life weekend and observe how they support Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, and U.S. European Command objectives. Third Air Force issues directives to subordinate commands and takes action on behalf of the USAFE-AFAFRICA commander as directed. The command takes deliberate actions to develop Airmen and their families, confronts global challenges in support of the National Defense Strategy to defend our country and our allies and utilizes dedicated efforts to deliver peace to our nation and its allies by fostering stability and deterring aggression throughout Europe and Africa.

Armed forces trooper deals with depersonalization syndrome due to combat PTSD, feeling distressed and dissociative during therapy session. Black soldier with shell shock and trauma. Camera A.

AGADEZ, Niger - Police Nationale du Niger, Chief of Police Aboubacar Moussa (pictured), sits in on a meeting between the Governor of the Agadez Region Magagi Maman Dada and members of Air Base 201, in Niger, Sept. 30, 2022. Engagements such as this improve the lines of communications between the U.S. military and Agadez leadership.

221015-N-LK647-1804 ATLANTIC OCEANCryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Jaden Tulloch, right, and Chief Master-at-Arms Thomas Williams, both assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), participate in the pepper spray component of the Ship’s Reaction Force (Basic) course while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 15, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Seaman Maurice A. Vincent, from Bronx, New York, assigned to deck department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), communicates using a sound-powered telephone in the forecastle onboard the ship in Newport News, Virginia, Oct. 4, 2022. George Washington is conducting a simulated underway to validate shipboard habitability and operational services to ensure the ship meets the final refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) milestones. RCOH is a multi-year project performed only once during a carriers 50-year service life that includes refueling the ships two nuclear reactors, as well as significant repairs, upgrades, and modernization.

DF-ST-84-08734. Base: Weisbaden Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 21, 2022) - Chief Hospital Corpsman Jean Janvier is pinned by his mentors during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Oct. 21, 2022. Nine selectees were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during the ceremony. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

040226-F-6665C-003. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

220620-N-UF592-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 20, 2022) Aviation Electricians Mate 1st Class Michael Watts, from Coolidge, Georgia, plays the piano during a Juneteenth celebration on the aft mess deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagans Juneteenth celebration included presentations on African American history and music from members of the crew. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Del Lewis, 354th Range Squadron range operations scheduler and planner, arranges future operational training during a meeting at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 15, 2022. The 354th RANS RSC works together with the United States Army to resolve any scheduling conflicts.

220405-N-EE352-1047 SAN DIEGO (April 5, 2022) Rear Adm. Stephen D. Barnett, commander, Navy Region Southwest, observes security patrol boats from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Naval Security Force training exercise, April 5. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

050114-F-5040D-457. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-ST-87-12971. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '87 Base: Camp Humphreys State: Gyeonggi-Do Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (July 21, 2022) Interior Communication Electrician 2nd Class Tra Dumas, from Anahelm, California, assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), stands watch as the ship transits to Jakarta, Indonesia, July 21, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of a free Indo-Pacific in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

African american army veteran in camouflage discusses emotional challenges with a therapist, representing mental health care for PTSD and war related stress disorder. Shell shock support.

GUAM (Aug. 26, 2022) Quartermaster 2nd Class Miles Leake, from Grovetown, Georgia, uses a telescopic alidade on the port bridge wing aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while departing Guam, Aug. 26. Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

221021-N-LZ839-1245NORFOLK, Va. (October 21, 2022) Chief Culinary Specialist Marion Nelson, assigned to the wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5), hugs a loved one following the ships chief pinning ceremony at the Nauticus museum, Oct. 21, 2022. During the ceremony, 15 Sailors were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer. The Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony is considered one of the most significant milestones of an enlisted Sailors career.

US Navy AIRMAN Kumba Calvin secures a sling during crash and salvage training on the flight deck of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). Truman is on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

050118-F-1740G-001. Base: Colombo Country: Sri Lanka (LKA)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 19, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) bring the mast to the focsle to shift the colors during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 19, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

050622-A-9665L-046. Subject Operation/Series: RED DRAGON Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAR

220602-N-CY569-1014 IONIAN SEA (June 2, 2022) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Delaney Wiltz, from Port Arthur, Texas, communicates via plain old telephone system during a firefighting drill aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 2, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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.

220605-N-XN177-1100 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2022) - Airman Dontay Thomas, from Jacksonville, Florida, operates an aircraft elevator aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 5, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, Communications officer in charge, looks over a phone roster with United States Marine STAFF Sergeant Jesse Shurn during advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,.... Complete Scene Caption: United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, Communications officer in charge, looks over a phone roster with United States Marine Staff Sergeant Jesse Shurn during advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan,

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2200806-N-CY569-1021 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 6, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jair Lennon, from Kingston, Jamaica, assigned to the Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, removes corrosion from a wing flap of an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Aug. 6, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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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220420-N-WU964-1057 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 20, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Matthew Wimbush II, from San Diego, assigned to the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), decorates bags during a community relations event hosted by Sullivans Elementary School. Ronald Reagan Sailors volunteered as part of an ongoing commitment to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka and its tenant commands. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Personnel Readiness Function, Technical Sergeant Latricia Brown, USAF, 86th Mission Support Squadron on Ramstein Air Base Germany, monitors readiness indicators for wing personnel. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

DN-SC-87-06620. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DM-ST-88-06322. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Navy AIRMAN Jed A. Taylor basks in the afternoon sun on the flight deck of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). Flight deck personnel spend a majority of their day enduring the heat and humidity of the Persian Gulf, even on "no fly" days to help accomplish the mission and goals on board Truman. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

Portrait of army trooper meeting with a counselor to discuss about anxiety and distress due to PTSD and battle trauma, shell shock and mental disorder. Depressed trooper at counseling. Camera B.

DN-ST-86-06834. Base: USS Preserver (ARS 8) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220617-N-BP862-2001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 17, 2022) USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 17, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 14, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Jayson Fuentes, from San Diego, communicates using a sound-powered telephone aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a fueling-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

110103-N-7981E-120 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2011) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Raynard Grant, the administration department X-3 division day shift supervisor, talks with his leading petty officer in the personnel office aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

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230328-N-JC256-1094 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2023) Airman Rakwon Roberson, from Greenville, North Carolina, reels in JP-5 fuel hose after flushing fuel for sample testing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

Mr. Harold Fowler, Martin State Airport Operations and Maintenance chief, briefs civic leaders during an engagement at Martin State Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Maryland, March 31, 2023. Leadership from the Maryland Air National Guard Maryland Aviation Administration, and Martin State Airport updated local leaders on the status of the Martin State Airport runway renovation, 175th Wing future fighter conversion, and cyberspace operations and intelligence expansion.

Greywolf Trooper, Spc. Chansylor Butler, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, interacts with Polish Students from Kalige High School, Dec. 9, 2022. Events like these continue to strengthen the bonds between the Polish community and the U.S. Army.

A member of the 475th Air Base Wing Honor Guard stands at attention during a ceremony honoring the missing-in-action in Southeast Asia. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 7, 2022.The Crucible serves as the 54-hour culminating event of recruit training and offers recruits the ultimate challenge to persevere through a variety of obstacles and events.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ingram Onwodi, 724th Logistics Readiness Flight, vehicle maintenance technician, poses next to a M1165A1 multi-purpose tactical wheeled vehicle at AB 201, Niger, Dec. 5, 2022. Onwodi recently spoke about his personal journey from being born in Nigeria, to moving to the U.S. at age seven, and then joining the U.S. Air Force.

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Antonio Barnes, a transmissions chief, left, and Sgt. Mitchel Kehoe, a civil affairs specialist, right, both with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, break apart decayed pallets during a volunteer event in Singapore, Sept. 2, 2022. The Marines volunteered at Willing Hearts, a charity organization located in Singapore. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Soldiers from the Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 35th Corps Signal Brigade took part in a Denim Day event on Barton Field at Fort Gordon, Ga. Denim Day is held each year on April 27th, during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Soldiers across the Lion Brigade came together on this day to all sign the SHARP Pledge to eliminate sexual assault and sexual harassment. This year's SAAPM theme is "Prevention Starts with You."

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Gary, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2022. Air traffic control watch supervisors are charged with ensuring each member of their team remains vigilant in their attention to detail to ensure safe operations.

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Mitchell Cobb, a weapons technician from the 16th Special Operations Wing (SOW), performs preventive maintenance on a GAU-2 mini gun, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: AFSOC

981022-N-1556A-006. Base: Uss Anzio (CG 68) Country: Adriatic Sea

040401-M-7842H-089. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

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