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A collection of soldiers in camouflage uniforms engaged in various duties, including saluting and communication, showcasing their commitment and readiness.

060118-A-5560L-023. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

A front view close up of US Marine Corporal (CPL) Mike Gaffey manning a 7.62mm M240G machine gun standing watch from a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25), at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station (MCS), HI. Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA conducted training exercises in Hawaii as part of Operation RIMPAC 96. A front view close up of US Marine Corporal (CPL) Mike Gaffey manning a 7.62mm M240G machine gun standing watch from a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25), at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station (MCS), HI. Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA conducted training exercises in Hawaii as part of Operation RIMPAC Õ96.

124th Air Support Operations Squadron Special Warfare Tactical Air Control Party Airmen pose for squadron portraits on Gowen Field, Idaho, Nov. 6, 2022. The ASOS acts in joint environments as the liaison between aircraft operating in the region and troops on the ground to provide lethal and nonlethal support.

040508-M-2900S-035. Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reuben Chisholm, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron, operates a fuel truck while refueling a C-130H Hercules from the 302nd Airlift Wing, Colorado Air Force Reserve, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2011. The C-130 is equipped with the Modular Airborne Firefighting System housed aboard a C-130 Hercules which is capable of dispensing 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in under five seconds. The 7th Bomb Wing has been supporting the 302nd AW and the 146th AW, California Air National Guard, with flightline operations while at Dyess AFB.

Middle East, Israel, Jerusalem, Israeli soldier in uniform with machine gun

Soldier on Patrol

An advisor assigned to 5th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade engages with role-player partner forces during a validation exercise at Fort Benning, Ga., Jan. 25. The validation exercise certifies advisors' ability to advise foreign military partners during combat operations. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jason Elmore.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 02, 2022) U.S. Marine Sgt. Chris Nerstheimer poses for a portrait during sniper concentration training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 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. (Photo by Royal Australian Air Force Corporal John Solomon)

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jody T. Hawk, from the US Air Force in Europe Command, show signs of exhaustion after completing the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050904-A-9419D-004. Subject Operation/Series: KATRINA RELIEF Base: Camp Shelby State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1776th MP Co

011214-F-9032T-047. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Capt. Allen Palmer, 1st Combat Camera Squadron flight commander, prepares for Exercise Green Goblin at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Dec. 5, 2022. This four-day exercise provides relevant and essential night-vision training to prepare combat camera Airmen with enhanced photographic and video capabilities required to capture imagery in low-light and no-light environments. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom)

Medium shot, right side view, CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force Frederick J. "Jim" Finch, USAF, at camouflage net covered lectern, addresses (not shown) personnel during "Warrior Week" culmination ceremonies, 9 October 1999, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Subject Operation/Series: WARRIOR WEEK Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220508-A-ZV876-1141 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (May 8, 2022) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Seth Campbell, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, conducts preflight checks on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, May 8. HSC 26 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Staff Sgt. Tyler Carver, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialist from the 22nd Training Squadron, instructs Airmen to prepare their parachutes at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington August 25, 2022. One aspect of SERE training involves being able to properly parachute safely to the ground in case of an emergency.

A Partnership For Peace soldier, armed with an AKMS assault rifle with the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) attached, takes a knee after spotting the enemy on a patrol at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE NUGGET '97 Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030116-M-5834A-059. Base: Camp Schwab Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB

An Afghan Security Forces Member Shoulders a Loaded Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher

030825-M-7837W-033. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Paratroopers across the 82nd Airborne Division finish the 12 mile road march, complete a weapons test, and recieve their E3B on Fort Bragg, NC, April 7, 2023. 371 Paratroopers and Soldiers across multiple units and locations successfully completed E3B.

050806-A-9419D-002. Base: Camp Grayling State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet paratrooper in Afghanistan during the Soviet Afghan War.

SGT John McDonald, 432nd Security Police Squadron, surveys the surrounding territory from his defensive fighting position during the ground base defense exercise Foal Eagle '91.. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '91 Country: South Korea

Soviet paratrooper in Afghanistan during the Soviet Afghan War.

Staff Sgt. Anthony Rangel, tank gunner for Badger Troop, 3-116 Combined Arms Battalion Cavalry Regiment of the Oregon National Guard, performs a communications check prior to situational training exercise (STX) during Exercise Eager Lion 2022, 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.

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates recruits during a 5-kilometer hike during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2022. A progressive hike program of increasing distances and pace improves the recruits' mental and physical conditioning, sustains field conditioning and provides overall preparation for Marine Combat Training.

030202-M-5753Q-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

A member of the ROK (Republic of Korea) Army keeps a watchful eye on North Korea from Observation Post (OP) oullette located in the Demilitarized Zone. The OP Oullette is manned by ROK and American Soldiers. It is the most strategic Observation post in South Korea. It enables Soldiers to see up to 17 miles into North Korea on a clear day. Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Panmunjom State: Demilitarized Zone Country: Korea

110826-N-QV906-025FORT A.P. HILL, Va. (Aug. 26, 2011) Explosive Ordnance Technician 2nd Class Daniel R. Smith, right, assigned to Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Support Division, shows proper weapon handling techniques to a seaman recruit from the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp, Pentagon Division, during a weapons familiarization and live-fire exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

030710-M-5505M-001. Base: Al Diwanyah State: Al Qadisiyah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

DF-ST-85-01781. Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

As Samawah, March 27, 2004. © Henry Westendorp / Royal Navy. Soldiers of the Alpha Compagnie walk an evening patrol on the AS Samawah market.

U.S. Army Spc. Colin Grebner, assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), completes final maintenance on an M119 105mm howitzer in preparation for an upcoming situational training exercise at Sodankyla, Finland, July 19, 2022. The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and the Jaeger Brigade began combined training in Finland to strengthen relations and help build interoperability between the two nations.

041130-M-8788H-003. Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A Marine non-commissioned officer with the 1ST Marine Division holds his M-16A2 rifle as he sits with members of his unit at Kuwait International Airport following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Cpl. Chris N. Meza, an air conditioning mechanic for RCT-7, uses a rear choke to submit a fellow Marine aboard Camp Dwyer, Helmand province Afghanistan. Meza learned the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique from fellow Marine, Staff Sgt. Noel B. Min, a 3rd degree blue belt in BJJ, Marine Corps Martial Arts black belt instructor and utilities chief for RCT-7. Min supervises their grappling and teaches the Marines BJJ.

Twenty Minnesota National Guard, four Croatian, and three Canadian Soldiers are competing in Minnesotas Best Warrior Competition March 29 - April 1, 2023, at Camp Ripley, near Little Falls, Minnesota. The annual competition tests the military skills, physical strength and endurance of the top Soldiers and noncommissioned officers nominated by units across the state. This year two of Minnesotas longstanding partner nations, Croatia and Canada, have sent competitors to participate. Minnesotas winners will move on to compete against the best Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from multiple states at the Region IV Best Warrior Competition hosted by the Ohio National Guard in May.

030314-M-5753Q-008. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT)

General Gordon R. Sullivan, US Army CHIEF of STAFF, departs a news conference in a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

Portrait of soldier with machine gun

020506-F-0994C-002. Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Florida Army National Guards Sgt. Douglas Bennett, with the 260th Military Intelligence Battalion, participates in the 2022 Adjutant General (TAG) match, September 10th, 2022, at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida. The TAG Match brings together soldiers who wish to test their skills in pistol and rifle drills and firing sequences against skilled peers.

070204-F-6095H-004. State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. military photographer stands in front of an M-1038 cargo/troop carrier as he films the unloading of equipment from a landing craft during exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

040418-M-8683D-017. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 6TH MAR REG

010508-F-8302E-016. Complete Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his teams performance during the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. SRA Ouchana wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as part of the exercise. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across a

SGT Vallejos, of Marine Air Group 11 S-4, illustrates the theory of load balance when securing embarked equipment aboard aircraft as part of a loading exercise. This exercise was the first loadex utilizing the Air Force's new C-17 Loadmaster Aircraft at the Marine Corps Air Station. Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Army Infantryman assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) participates in an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) to provide security at the U.S. Embassy, Mogadishu, Somalia, April 22, 2022. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa deploys the EARF to support Department of State partners in fixed-site security and evacuation support to protect U.S. Government facilities and personnel and to enable U.S. Embassies to continue operations in challenging security environments.

US Navy Instrumentman 3rd Class Laurence Burt, from Special Boat Unit 12, talks on a satellite telephone during an exercise in the Persian Gulf as part of the Southwest Asia build-up. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-90-03714. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

U.S. Air Force Airman Dawson Poston, an 823d Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) pavements and equipment engineer, adjusts cargo straps 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.

A member of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade helps to unload supplies from a helicopter during Operation Sea Angel, A U.S. military effort to aid victims of a cyclone which struck the area on April 30th. Subject Operation/Series: SEA ANGEL Base: Markhata Country: Bangladesh(BGD)

040613-M-5555L-019. Base: Camp Ali State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

031007-F-5586B-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

US Air Forces in Europe competitor SENIOR AIRMAN Ronald Helm receives assistance to the recovery tent after completing the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Melkonyan, a machine gunner assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads 9mm ammunition prior to a live-fire training during Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 29, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the longstanding friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Marine Corps

MASTER Sgt. James Hamilton, 16th Special Operations Squadron, checks the ignition switch for a GTR-18A Smokey Sam training missile launcher. Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010430-F-1644L-007. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua McDaniel, a ground radio technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, observes his Marine Corps martial arts program instructor during MCMAP belt advancement training at 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.

040506-F-7289C-030. Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: EUCOM

army, military service, travel and tourism concept - young soldier or traveler in camouflage uniform with backpack hiking over natural background and blue sky. soldier in military uniform with backpack hiking

070313-A-9355L-122. Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Yesica Salazar, cryogenics equipment operator, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, August 3, 2022. Salazars responsibility as a cryogenics equipment operator is to provide gaseous or liquid oxygen to pilots and aircrew for respiration purposes in higher altitudes.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Warner Paredes, 53rd Air Traffic Control Squadron air traffic controller, poses for a portrait at Avon Park Auxiliary Airfield, Florida, July 23, 2022. Paredes is the senior enlisted leader in charge of airfield operations at Avon Park during Agile Flag 22-2. He manages a team of five multi-capable Airmen from multiple career fields including radar and weather systems, air traffic control and airfield operations.

A U.S. Army Guard soldier demonstrates the proper wear of body armor. The soldiers grimaces slightly as sweat pools on his eyelids.

010815-F-2021R-004. Base: Raf Feltwell State: East Anglia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Falcon, a tactical air control party specialist assigned to Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, takes a moment to relax after completing his climb during mountaineering training at Sunshine Ridge, Alaska, July 22, 2022. The 3rd ASOS special warfare Airmen utilize Alaskas varied and austere training locations to prepare for conditions they may face on deployment.

041215-F-0703J-005. Base: Royal Air Force Lakenheath Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, a launcher security chief for 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, waits for instructions at Artillery Firing Area 30 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 6, 2022. Live-fire exercises with High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems are conducted in order to enhance the tactical and operational readiness of 1st MarDiv Marines for exercises and real-world operations.

010521-F-1379L-002. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA)

030228-F-4376W-010. Country: Unknown

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Riehle, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender flight engineer, steps onto the aircraft before a mission within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 20, 2023. The 908th EARS delivers fuel for U.S. and partner nation forces, extending the reach and combat airpower dominance to the region.

A Marine washes his laundry at Forward Operating Base Marjah, March 30. The construction of the base began in early March and serves as a key center of operations within the city of Marjah, Afghanistan.

Military, arms crossed and portrait of man in nature for war, conflict and patriotism. Army, surveillance and security with person training on field for soldier, battlefield and veteran protection

Captain Charles Ferry of the third Battalion S-1, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, salutes as Vice President Al Gore arrives at Pope Air Force Base, NC to thank the troops for their support in Operation Uphold Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030330-A-1526R-063. Base: Quebrada Guabo State: Chiriqui Country: Panama (PAN)

Friends and family welcome 55th Fighter Squadron pilots home from deployment at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 27, 2022. The 55th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadrons returned from a six-month deployment supporting U.S. Central Commands area of responsibility.

020321-F-9796L-008. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

DA-SD-03-08363. Base: Yongsan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

000519-F-2902B-502. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2000 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A U.S. military civil engineer wraps Teflon tape around a pipe during renovations on a school as part of Pacific Angel 22-4 in Baucau, Timor-Leste, Sept. 10, 2022. The operation is scheduled for Sept. 12-17 and will focus on capacity building through health services outreach, engineering civic action program construction projects and subject matter expert exchanges. Pacific Air Forces participates in PAC ANGEL 22-4 in order to advance interoperability and build upon established partnerships between our military forces and our allies and partners.

A U.S. military civil engineer wraps Teflon tape around a pipe during renovations on a school as part of Pacific Angel 22-4 in Baucau, Timor-Leste, Sept. 10, 2022. The operation is scheduled for Sept. 12-17 and will focus on capacity building through health services outreach, engineering civic action program construction projects and subject matter expert exchanges. Pacific Air Forces participates in PAC ANGEL 22-4 in order to advance interoperability and build upon established partnerships between our military forces and our allies and partners.

Airman 1st Class Ivan Koehle, 43rd Fighter Generation Squadron, inspects an AIM-9 during the units quarterly weapons load competition April 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Two teams competed to see who could load an AIM-9 and a GBU-32 onto their F-22 Raptor the fastest and with the fewest errors. The winner will be announced at the quarterly awards ceremony.

030723-F-6701P-017. Base: Lungi Country: Sierra Leone (SLE)

CPL. Raduns of TOW Company, 6th Marines, performs preventive maintenance on a TOW 2 tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided anti-tank weapon during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Personnel from OSan Air Base, Republic of Korea (South Korea) are being trained through a new "Security Trained and Ready" program, better known as STAR, that began earlier in the year. This image is a left side front view, close-up shot of USAF Technical Sergeant Bruce Hodges, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of STAR and he takes his job training very seriously. Under his tutelage, "deputized" cops haven't allowed a single enemy to penetrate the base perimeter. This image is seen in the November 1998 issue of AIRMAN Magazine. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A U.S. Navy Corpsman with 1st Marine Division prepares to conduct a Valkyrie blood transfusion under the supervision of evaluators during an Expeditionary Medical Integration Course (EMIC) on Camp Pendleton, California May 5, 2022. Expeditionary Operations Training Group conducted EMIC to lay a foundation of skills and knowledge required for 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support capability in any operational environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Williamson, a gunner with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Division, 2d Marine Division, partakes in a religious field service during Adversary Force Exercise (AFX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 26, 2022. The purpose of AFX is to create a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in the Integrated Training Exercise to engage against during the upcoming MAGTF Warfighting Exercise in a force-on-force, unscripted wargame.

Lance CPL. Tim J. Damon, Battery N, 5th Battalion, 10th Marines, eats a Meal Ready-to-Eat (MRE) during Exercise Ocean Venture '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Parker, an Air Traffic Controller, 27th Operations Support Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, in front of the Radar Approach Control Center at Tuzla Air Base, Bosnia and Herzegovina. SRA Parker is temporarily assigned to the 4100th Group Provisional at Tuzla Air Base supporting Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Terri Burmeister, 89th Airlift Wing Historian, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, is preparing to board a bus (Not shown) that will transport her to the main base for Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) 00-02 taking place at Beale Air Force Base, California. Subject Operation/Series: COMBAT READINESS EXERCISE 00-02 Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tennessee Army National Guardsman Staff Sgt. William Lukens, from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, climbs the rope during the air assault obstacle, tough one, at the Tennessee State Best Warrior Competition, in Tullahoma, Feb. 24, 2024. The tough one is the first of nine events throughout the course. Army National Guard

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-03-24. Report on the training of the Inter-Arms Military School in Saint-Cyr Coetquidan in Morbihan. The EMIA recruits its students from among active non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned soldiers selected by competition. The cadets follow a two-year training course. At the end of the first year, they are appointed to the rank of second lieutenant, then lieutenant at the end of the second year. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. France, Bretagne, Coetquidan, Guer le 2021-03-24. Reportage sur la formation de l' Ecole militaire interarmes à Saint-Cyr Coetquidan dans le Morbihan. L'EMIA recrute ses eleves parmi les sous-officiers d'active et les militaires du rang selectionnes par concours. Les eleves-officiers suivent une formation de deux ans. A l'issue de la première annee, ils sont nommés au grade de sous-lieutenant, puis de lieutenant a la fin de la seconde annee. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

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A U.S. Navy commander stands near an Iraqi T-55 main battle tank that was destroyed during Operation Desert Storm. The tank is lying in the desert outside of Kuwait City. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Major Gregory Satterfield, USMC, Logistics Officer for the Marine Central Command Combat Assessment Team, stands in front of the passenger terminal at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU (SOC)

CMDR. Robert Destefano, commanding officer of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 1, holds a missile launcher found at Ash Shuaybah. U.S., Australian, and British EOD team members have been clearing the Ash Shuaybah harbor of ordnance left by Iraqi forces who were ousted from Kuwait by U.S. and allied forces during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

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980219-F-7910D-007. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

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