Military Personnel Portraits

Images of military personnel in uniform, posing confidently at various military installations, showcasing leadership and diversity in the armed forces.

Staff Sgt. Megan Hein, 343rd Training Squadron Military Training Flight Military Training Leader, poses in front of a building on Oct. 6, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Military Training Leaders go through a four-week course at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, for their initial training. The course teaches the role of the MTL in conducting military training and counseling of non-prior service Airmen and Guardians attending technical training schools.

Staff Sgt. Megan Hein, 343rd Training Squadron Military Training Flight Military Training Leader, poses in front of a building on Oct. 6, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Military Training Leaders go through a four-week course at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, for their initial training. The course teaches the role of the MTL in conducting military training and counseling of non-prior service Airmen and Guardians attending technical training schools.

U.S. Air Force Col. Tiffany Feet, director of the 386th/A4, spoke about her experience in the Air Force for Women's Equality Day at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, August 24, 2022. "First and foremost, I think of myself as an Airman in the U.S. Air Force. I believe to succeed in the Air Force, you simply have to work hard, become the best you can be at your job, and carry your share of the effort required to make the mission happen. My advice to current and future female Airmen is simple-dont be afraid to get into the fight."

Senior Airman Hannah Cantrell, 333rd Fighter Generation Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, poses for a photo with face paint in celebration of Pride Month at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 14, 2022. The left side of the face paint represents the nonbinary flag and the other represents the bisexual flag.

The Idaho National Guard welcomed Maj. Gen. Marti J. Bissell, Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, to see first-hand Idaho's training ranges at the Orchard Combat Training Center and tour the Idaho Army National Guard's 204th Regional Training Institute on April 20-21, 2022. The OCTC's 143,000-acre training area provides vast terrain for ground maneuver training. Idaho's 204th RTI is the National Guards premier school for ground maneuver warfare, maintenance education across all Army platforms, and leadership development - designed to instruct and certify students from all three components of the U.S. Army in basic job requirements, as well as leadership and technical expertise and critical career turning points.

Senior Airman Lea M. Manfredi, a command and control operations specialist assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wings Command Post, poses for a photo on June 28, 2022, after being recognized by the Enduring 5/6 Foundation as May's Top Performer at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Manfredi showed excellent prowess by synchronizing security crews and ground support during Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris' visit to the UAE for the funeral of the late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Furthermore, Manfredi demonstrated her resourcefulness by creating a master command and control listing, and by authoring a command post evacuation book, which allows command and control operations to continue in the event of communication outages.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bridget Carroll, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MQ-9 Ground Control Station section chief, stands in front of an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft and three generations of the digital aircraft link emulator she designed on Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 25, 2022. Carroll created DALE seven years ago to reduce the size of RPA maintenance packages loaded onto cargo aircraft when deploying.

U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Wain speaks at a change of command ceremony on Sept. 18, 2022 at the Flemington National Guard Armory. Capt. Wain replaced Capt. Clinton Bradley who was promoted to another assignment in the National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Pfc. Michael Hayes)

Staff Sgt. Alana Lynch is an aircrew flight equipment specialist for the 167th Operations Support Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for February 2024. Air National Guard

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erin Brilla, Task Force 99 commander, briefs during a distinguished visitor visit at Al Udeid Air Base Qatar, October 28, 2022. Task force 99 is an agile, specialized unit designed to innovate and enhance Ninth Air Forces (Air Forces Central) capabilities within all domains ensuring mission success.

Senior Airman Kristina Schneider, fire protection journeyman, poses for a portrait July 27, 2022, at the 179th Airlift Wing at Mansfield Lahm ANGB, Ohio. Schneider was selected based on superior leadership, job performance, and personal achievements.

Capt. Sarah Hartzel, the operations officer assigned to 6th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, poses for a photo, Dec. 8, at Fort Benning. Ga. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jason Elmore.Harzel joined the SFAB "to do something different and challenging that not everyone else is doing. Being an advisor means knowing your craft and be willing to go across the globe to assist other countries."

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Triniti Marhafer, 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, stands at attention during a uniform evaluation at the Rising IVs Sharp Troop Competition at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 30, 2022. This competition was held to showcase Airmens dedication to dress and appearance, drill and Air Force core values.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danielle Michel, 18th Operations Group director of operations, speaks during a womens empowerment panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2023. She shared some of her experiences as a woman in the Air Force and her personal life.

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.

U.S. Army South Soldier, Master Sgt. Kathryan Torres, command lead sexual assault response coordinator, stands in front of Army South headquarters on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Sept. 21, 2022. Torres' journey to Army service was forged by great parenting and a supportive family.

Col. Amy Lou Emanuel Bassett, the New Hampshire Air National Guard director of plans and programs and a breast cancer survivor, heads to KC-46 training Sept. 15, 2022. Emanuel Bassett has been at Pease Air National Guard base since 2005 and has battled breast cancer for three years; she is scheduled to return to a flying-status position once she completes her KC-46 training.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caitlin Tarr, 27th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics specialist, explains to a group of Airmen at Red Flag 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 15, 2022. Tarr was giving a tour of an F-22 Raptor and explaining what kind of repairs SPECS Airmen make to ensure seamless training.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ashley Goodwin, public affairs officer, 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, Michigan National Guard, poses for a photo at Lake Margrethe during Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 11, 2022. Northern Strike is designed to challenge approximately 7,400 service members with multiple forms of training that advance interoperability across multicomponent, multinational and interagency partners.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Audra Curtin, a motor transport officer with Headquarters & Support Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, Jan. 12, 2024. RUT provides the 24th MEU the opportunity to operate in unfamiliar environments, integrate the units of the Marine air-ground task force, and train towards being designated as special operations capable.

FORT MEADE, Md - Sgt. Nicole Taylor, a student at the United States Army Signal School Detachment, is promoted to the rank of sergeant by her daughter, during a promotion ceremony here, April 1. Taylor, along with other Noncommissioned Officers will be trusted with the leadership and development of junior enlisted Soldiers, critical to the core functions of the Army.

Australian Army Cpl. Chloe Loftus, assigned to the 16 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, poses for a photo during Project Convergence - Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024. Army

1st Lt. Chesnee Giraldo, a quartermaster officer assigned to 55th Quartermaster Field Feeding Company, 16th Special Troops Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, speaks at her promotion ceremony from 2nd Lt. to 1st Lt. Sept. 9, 2022, in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Giraldos mom served in the military and her dad is currently serving, influencing her decision to commission.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alauna Pruitt, 51st Security Forces Squadron, elite guard section chief, poses for a photo in celebration of Womens History Month at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2023. As a freshman in college, Pruitt saw herself going down the wrong path and decided to follow her elder brothers footsteps who joined the military for discipline. Now in her 16th year of service, she credits that discipline and strength for overcoming adversities life has thrown her way.

U.S. Army Maj. Dana Bal, a pharmacist and assistant program manager with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, shares the history and heritage of the Army Medical Corps during an Army Heritage event at Fort Detrick, Md., June 27, 2023. Bal, a current member of the USAMMDA Program Management Acquisition Internship Program, commissioned as an Army officer in 2008 after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh. She was awarded the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) educational delay to complete pharmacy school, graduating in 2010.

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Capt. Ashlen Bible, left, 9th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, speaks with Staff Sgt. Stephanie Garber, 709th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, before giving a tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy to United States Air Force Academy cadets at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 30, 2022. During the outreach event, the Team Dover total force aircrew gave tours to more than 175 cadets from USAFA, USAFA Preparatory School and their family members.

Sgt. 1st Class Amanda Hoover, outgoing deputy commandant, III Corps and Fort Hood People First Center, speaks to the audience during her change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas, Sept. 16, 2022. The People First Center is a leader development laboratory that works to reinforce healthy organizational culture.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass listens to a question from an Airman with the 141st Air Control Squadron, during an all-call at Ramey School, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, May 15, 2022. CMSAF Bass spent time with Airmen at the 141st ACS and emphasized the importance of total force integration and overcoming challenges to more effectively accomplish the Air Force mission and be ready for the ever-evolving battlefield that future conflicts may hold.

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Chaise Bonnell from Alpha Company, 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion approaches the finish line of the march during the Medaille de Marche Internationale de Diekirch (MID) event in Buckeye, Arizona on September 18, 2022. The 492nd CAB conducted the MID event in order to build camaraderie and foster unit cohesion, and incentivizing completion with the MID award.

221020-N-OX321-1041 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Oct. 20, 2022) Cmdr. April McGill, from Marietta, Ga., and assigned to U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Sigonella,, speaks on breast cancer awareness and Veterans Day during the Breast Cancer Awareness and Veterans Day Special Meal observance held at the Ristorante Bella Etna galley on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Oct. 20, 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.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Arbona, 17th Training Wing command chief, poses for a photo for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 13, 2022. Arbona was proud to represent her Filipino heritage during AAPI Heritage Month.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamie Zou, 18th Comptroller Squadron financial service technician from Quincy, Massachusetts was selected as the 18th Wings Airman of the Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airman of the Week program is an opportunity for outstanding Airmen to be recognized by KAB leadership as well as showcase these young leaders to their peers.

U.S. Army Spc. Jennifer M. Sanchez, Property Book NCO, 92Y, for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, "Task Force Mustang," 36th Infantry Division, receives Certificate of Appreciation as the brigade's "Hero of the Week" during a command and staff meeting held at Task Force Mustang headquarters, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sept. 28, 2022. Sanchez, a native of Nacogdoches, Texas, was recognized for her stellar performance and administrative excellence in overseeing quality control measures for the brigade's monthly inventory audits.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gloria Santiago, a combat marksmanship coach assigned to 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, poses for a photo during an all-female marksmanship subject matter expert exchange between U.S. Marines and Jordanian Soldiers in Zarqa, Jordan, Feb. 22, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces developed the exchange to highlight the similarities in marksmanship training and the impacts that inclusivity has within our militaries. Marine Corps

Boston (July 07, 2022) Seaman Ashley Grant earns basic interpretive historian onboard USS Constitution. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Soleil Rios-Cardona, the 156th Wing Commander for a Day, attends a meeting with wing leadership and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico, May 14, 2022. CMSAF Bass spent time with Airmen at the 156th Wing and emphasized the importance of total force integration and overcoming challenges to more effectively accomplish the Air Force mission and be ready for the ever-evolving battlefield that future conflicts may hold.

U.S. Navy Capt. Sherry Caraveo, executive officer, 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is interviewed by media personnel with WCTI Channel 12 News during a Woman Marine Commanders Assembly, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 5, 2023. The 14 women commanders organized the informal meeting to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from personal experiences, MAGTF operations, readiness, and challenges facing their respective units.

Boston (July 28, 2022) U.S. Navy Seaman Martienne Cabatingan earned her basic interpretive historian qualification aboard USS Constitution. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents.

On Dec. 2, 2022, Command Sgt. Major Jay A. High's relinquishment of responsibility ceremony was conducted. He was the Command Sgt. Major for over three years, and helped build strong foundations for all the noncommissioned officers in the brigade.

A vocalist with the 282nd Army Band sings the Star Spangled Banner during the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Luncheon at the NCO Club Sept. 29

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christine Jett, a member of the 117th Operations Group, poses for photos at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama, June 16, 2022. Jett was accepted to a cadet program hosted by Southwest Airlines to teach her how to fly, including earning her multiple certifications.

Tech. Sgt. Jade Marsh, 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team member wins marauder of the week at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, 7 Oct, 2022. "Ive lived in tents and Ive lived in hotels so its been a real well-rounded deployment...I've also gotten to focus on myself and take care of myself mentally and physically. I think I learned what I can withstand and what I can handle under pressure"

U.S. Air Force Col. Catherine "Cat" Logan, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, poses for a photo with the first mussel to be released in the Potomac River during a mussel release event, April 3, 2023, JBAB, Washington, D.C. The mussels were deployed to clean the rivers adjoining JBAB; a single mussel can filter more than five gallons of water per day, removing harmful pollutants and debris while improving the health of the river. According to the 11th Wing Installation Environmental Commitment Statement signed by Logan, JBAB is committed to environmental preservation and promoting the restoration of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Manju Vig, garrison commander of Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, coins Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Class 29 Cadet Adrian Lorenzana and other cadets who presented the colors during a groundbreaking ceremony, May 19, 2022, for an energy resilience project at Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy is located on the installation and cadets frequently support events on the base.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dasani Gates, 51st Force Support Squadron services Airman, poses for a photo in celebration of Black History Month at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 14, 2023. Gates acknowledges the role of Black women military members who served before her for breaking down barriers and works to keep that tradition of breaking barriers alive.

Brig. Gen. Lori Robinson, Deputy Commanding General of Support of the 2nd Infantry Divsion/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, received the Order of St. Michael Silver Award on June 24, 2022 for her lasting and significant contributions to Army aviation. "The Chinook community always finds a way to get the mission done," said Robinson. "I saw it in Afghanistan night after night. I've flown humanitarian relief in Honduras and I've seen it all over the world. The one thing I'm always really proud of is if someone asks us to do something, we'll find a way to try to do it and to do it safely. To do that, you have to hone your skills and this is a great place to do that.Brig. Gen. Robinson started her Army career as a Chinook helicopter pilot as a platoon leader in B Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division.U.S. Army photo by Capt. Frank Spatt

U.S. Navy Lt. Katelyn Morton, an emergency trauma nurse with 3d Medical Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group is one of several U.S. Marines and Sailors that provided emergency medical aid to locals involved in a traffic accident Oct. 7, 2022 in Luzon, Philippines. These service members are deployed in support of KAMANDAG, an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

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U.S. Army Chaplain (1st Lt.) Amanda Williams, chaplain of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, gives a class on suicide prevention at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on Sept. 14, 2022. September is designated as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to help Soldiers identify warning signs and prevention of suicide during an overseas deployment.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Tiedt, the noncommissioned officer in charge of adverse actions, assigned to the 36th Wing office of the Staff Judge Advocate, sits in the judges chambers of the courtroom at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 21, 2022. Tiedt hard work since arriving at Andersen AFB in 2021 led her to be recognized as the 11th Air Force Paralegal of the Quarter as well as the Pacific Air Forces Paralegal of the Month.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Julie Kessler, 168th Comptroller Flight commander, and Master Sgt. John Hammack, Comptroller Flight Senior Enlisted Leader, participate in the Inspector General Advanced Course and Unit Leadership Workshop at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb 4, 2024. The Advanced Course and Unit Leadership Workshop aims to impact leadership positively and put everybody on a common framework. Air National Guard

Maj. Uwagbai shares her experience, and contribution to readiness at Fort Bragg. Uwagbai served as the medical director and officer in charge of the Robinson Health Clinic

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamie Zou, 18th Comptroller Squadron financial service technician from Quincy, Massachusetts was selected as the 18th Wings Airman of the Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airman of the Week program is an opportunity for outstanding Airmen to be recognized by KAB leadership as well as showcase these young leaders to their peers.

Staff Sgt. Sarah Zaler, a public affairs noncommissioned officer with the 326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, poses for a portrait during a training session on photography at Wyomissing Park in Reading, Pennsylvania, June 4, 2022.

Master Sgt. Ana Guzman with the Fort McCoy Equal Opportunity Office gives final comments after author and domestic-violence survivor Carolyn Colleen shared her personal story of perseverance and more during the 2022 Fort McCoy Womens Equality Day observance Aug. 25, 2022, at McCoys Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. The event featured many displays about womens equality. The event, organized by Guzman, recognizes the day the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was passed on Aug. 26, 1920, giving women the right to vote.

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U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Elizabeth Ann Burke begins to rappel down a tower while participating in leadership training along with other students during a joint field training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, April 8, 2022. Burke is a freshman at Penn State University and native of Reston, Virginia.

1st Sgt. Denise J. Lewis, the outgoing Intelligence & Sustainment Company First Sergeant, addresses her Soldiers as part of her farewell remarks during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy September 9, 2022. The Change of Responsibility ceremony represented the official passing of authority from the outgoing I&S Company First Sergeant, 1st Sgt. Denise J. Lewis to 1st Sgt. Curtis N. Thornton.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shivangi Patel, 316th Training Squadron Russian linguist student, poses in front of a MiG-29 Fulcrum A aircraft configuration trainer at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 19, 2022. Patel joined to learn language skills at the worlds premiere language learning facility.

Tech. Sgt. Jade Marsh, 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team member wins marauder of the week at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, 7 Oct, 2022. "My advice for deployed members is to be a team player. Make sure you get to know your fellow deployed members that are working with you. It helps things run a lot smoother."

Sister and brother Brittinie Alvarez (Air force) and Blake Alvarez (Marine), dressed in uniforms during the Shoshone-Bannock Festival, Fort Hall Idaho.

New Jersey Army National Guard Spc. JNai Ravenell and Spc. Mofiyinfoluwa Agunbiade of Joint Force Headquarters, share their excitement during a morale flight aboard a UH-60 (Blackhawk) helicopter while supporting the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Teams eXportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) exercise on July 23, 2022 at Fort Drum, New York. More than 2,500 Soldiers are participating in the training event, which enables brigade combat teams to achieve the trained platoon readiness necessary to deploy, fight, and win.

U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Wanda N. Williams, commander of the 7th MissionSupport Command addresses the audience during the Medical Support Unit-Europe, 7th Mission Support Command, change of command ceremony, Sep 11, 2022 at Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Col. Faith Junghahn assumed command of the unit from Col. Trent Loiseau.

220826-N-ED185-1010NAVAL BASE KITSAP - BREMERTON, Wash. (Aug. 26, 2022) U.S. Navy Master Chief Information Systems Technician Angela Koogler poses for an environmental portrait aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743). Koogler is the Navys first female chief of the boat.

Staff Sgt. Keyli Pillaro-Estrada, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks on a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II during Black Flag 22-2, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept 21. 2022. The exercise gave Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps crew chiefs an opportunity to launch and recover different F-35s than they are normally used to working on.

Navy Band Southeast selects Musician 2nd Class Casey Knowlton as Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter One Junior Sailor of the Quarter. Navy

The 109th Air Control Squadron commander Lt Col Chris Bilderback relinquished command to Maj Joshua J. McCarty during the Change of Command ceremony at Roland Wright Air Base on 11 June 22.

United States Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne Butterbrodt, 1-17th Infantry Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Joshua Weiss, 31 soldiers and KATUSAs participate in the Noncommissioned Officers Corps Induction Ceremony held at the Camp Casey Theatre, March 30, 2023. The inductees were soldiers and KATUSAs from USAG Caseys Headquarters and Headquarters Company, the Charlie Detachment of the 176th Financial Management Support Unit, and the 2nd Battalion2nd Aviation Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division. The NCO Induction Ceremony celebrates newly promoted soldiers joining the noncommissioned officer corps.

220413-N-TH560-0190 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (April 13, 2022) Airman Jianxing Liang poses for a photo during a Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Fleet Engagement Team event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Liang enlisted in the Navy in 2019 as part of the Professional Apprenticeship Career Tracks (PACT) program and earned the Aviation Electronics Technician rating at the event, April 13, 2022. The Fleet Engagement Team, consisting of enlisted community managers, rating specialists and detailers from NPC, worked one-on-one with PACT Sailors in Japan to provide career counseling, designate ratings and negotiate orders on site.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alvin Baladad, a satellite transitions systems operator with 8th Communication Battalion (8th Comm), II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group, poses for a photo during a mission rehearsal exercise (MRX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2022. Marines from 8th Comm conducted MRX to demonstrate the capability to support MEF-level exercises in the future.

Chaplain (Capt.) Kimberly Hall, installation chaplain, welcomes attendees to a Spring Prayer Breakfast at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., May 26. Dr. Sandra G. Whitley, the guest speaker, spoke about New Beginnings: Overcoming Adversity.

Staff Sgt. Alexis Mayle, 314th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager, sits at the desk of Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Chrestensen, 54th Fighter Group senior enlisted leader, while shadowing him during a Chief for a Day event on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 21, 2022. This initiative allows Airmen to gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of a senior leader.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan Hokaj from the U.S. Air Forces Central Band "Galaxy" sings during a performance for students at Mu'tah University in Karak, Jordan, Oct. 26, 2010. Galaxy performs for audiences throughout Southwest Asia to help build relations with international partners.

Maj. Jessica Maxim, Chief of Medical Operations with First Corps Office of the Command Surgeon, poses in front of the flag on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. May 13, 2022. Maxim assisted in a situation that occurred in the parent pick-up line at an elementary school on JBLM when a mother crashed into the fence due to a seizure.

U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Aida Borras (right), assistant deputy chief of staff, Intelligence Office, Deputy Chief of Staff, G2, congratulates Brig. Gen. Melissa Adamski (left), commander, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, after the promotion ceremony. U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Melissa Adamski was promoted in an event held at the National Museum of the United States Army, Ft. Belvoir, Va., Feb. 25, 2024. Army Reserve

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Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer McKeen, the new command chief of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, applauds the men and women of Al Dhafra Air Base after a message from Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, during the 380th AEWs change of command ceremony June 7, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Brig. Gen. David Shotgun Lopez assumed command from Brig. Gen. Andy Spoo Clark, the previous commander of the 380th AEW.

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Division conducts a radio check with higher headquarters during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Routine short-notice ACM drills ensure III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Laura McHugh, Deputy Adjutant General-Army of the Pennsylvania National Guard, speaks at the 213th Regional Support Group leadership conference held at the Keystone Conference Center at Fort Indiantown Gap, Jan 6. 2024

Royal Thai Navy Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Aphinyarawee Aupathum, a student with Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC), poses for a photo with her newly awarded Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) badge during a ceremony for an EOD level 1-2 course at Fort Bhanurangsi, Ratchaburi, Thailand, Feb. 8, 2024. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMACs mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defenses Humanitarian Mine Action Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance. Marine Corps

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks to Airmen during an all-call at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 4, 2022. Bass met with members assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and other tenant units to discuss the Air Force's mission, vision and priorities during her visit to the base.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica Watts, 77th Fighter Generation Squadron commander, addresses newly assigned dedicated crew chiefs on their responsibilities during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 1, 2022. Watts briefed the dedicated crew chiefs on the importance of their partnership with 77th Fighter Squadron pilots to maintain mission readiness.

Congratulations Airman 1st Class Brooklyn Golightly on being Airlifter of the Week!As a Public Affairs apprentice, Golightly created 16 public multimedia products used by the Department of Defense, and supported the Chief of staff of the Air Force Diversity and Inclusion action order with a Womens History Month video series, resulting in a coining by U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader.Keep up the hard work, and congratulations again, Airman 1st Class Golightly!

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talbania Sandoval, a food service specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 17, Task Force Los Angeles, dons gloves while competing in Galley Wars during Los Angeles Fleet Week at San Pedro, California, May 29, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

Military working dogs and their handlers from the 72nd Security Forces Squadron pose for official photos November 4, 2022, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

AIRMAN 1ST Class Cynthia Dixon, passenger service representative, poses for a photograph. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

U.S. Army Sgt. Monica Laverdure, an Animal Care Specialist with Public Health Activity (PHA) Japan, Iwakuni Branch, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 4, 2023. Laverdure, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of the few Soldiers stationed on MCAS Iwakunis veterinary treatment facility where she works to keep both military working dogs and personal pets on the air station healthy and active.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samantha Gilbert, 17th Operational Medical Readiness Squadrons mental health flight chief, poses for a photo outside of the 17th Medical Group Ross Clinic mental health flight building, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, August 22, 2022. Gilbert is leading the efforts in providing targeted mental health care to members of the Goodfellow community.

United States Air Force STAFF Sergeant Carmellea L. Abercrombie, a Supply Management SPECIALIST with the 50th Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, tracks supplies at Ramstein Air Base Germany. Sergeant Abercrombie deployed to Ramstein with her squadron in support of Operation Joint Guard. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Corporal Alevtina Ostanin, Imagery Technician, poses in front of a UH-60 Black Hawk at BATSUB (British Army Training Support Unit Belize) prior to Exercise TRADEWINDS in Belize City, Belize on 4 May, 2022.Photo: Corporal Mitchell Paquette

220822-N-OX321-1137 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Aug. 22, 2022)-- U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), center, takes a photo with Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Mackenzie McCann, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Felipe Maruffo, both from Oklahoma, before lunch at the Ristorante Bella Etna galley during the House Armed Services Committee delegation visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 22, 2022. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Helena McGhee assigned to the 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, March ARB, California stands on the flight line at March ARB, CA. The tail section of an Air Force Reserve Command C-141 Starlifter aircraft is in the background. US Air Force Master Sergeant Helena McGhee assigned to the 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, March ARB, California stands on the flight line at March ARB, CA. The tail section of an Air Force Reserve Command C-141 Starlifter aircraft is in the background.

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Lt. Col. Sarah Zimmerman speaks with Senior Airman Gabrielle DeQuire, via video call, and Undersecretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., July 8, 2022. DeQuire helped the Air Force update computer-based training to be more inclusive of religious and ethnic diversity.

Today, the 70th ISRW members partook in, "Ruck a Mile in Their Shoes," an event hosted by the 70 ISR Wing SAPR Office and supported by the 70th ISRW Community Action Team, at Fort George G. Meade, MD. The event was held to raise awareness and support victims of military sexual trauma.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cayla Groft, 36th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, prepares a needle for an immunization shot during an operational readiness exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 9, 2022. This exercise is intended to prepare Airmen to conduct various base functions and enhance the skills needed in a high risk environment.

Lt. Col. Lisa Jaster, the first Army Reserve female and mother to complete U.S. Army Ranger School, talks work-life support during Association of the United States Army's Warrior's Corner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 2022. Jaster encouraged the audience to figure out what is not important in life and let it go. "If you don't know what you want, you end up with a lot that you don't," said Jaster. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Sandra E. Guzman, a native of Tenamaxtlan, Jalisco, Mexico, poses for a photo in front of the Parthenon in Nashville, Tenn. HM1 Guzman was selected as the Navys 2022 LATINA Style Distinguished Military Service Award for enlisted personnel. NTAG Nashville includes 46 Navy recruiting stations across the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia covering 138,000 square miles.

A female military Marine posing in a military uniform

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