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Soldiers in camouflage gear engaging in reconnaissance and battle training in diverse terrains, showcasing tactical operations and military readiness.

Soldiers in camouflage military uniforms carrying weapons, Reconnaissance missions in rugged mountains, Assault infantry battle training. Soldiers in camouflage military uniforms carrying weapons, Reconnaissance missions in rugged mountains, Assault infantry battle training. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/WosunanxPhotostoryx 21538009 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Soldiers in camouflage military uniforms carrying weapons, Reconnaissance missions in rugged mountains, Assault infantry battle training. Soldiers in camouflage military uniforms carrying weapons, Reconnaissance missions in rugged mountains, Assault infantry battle training. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/WosunanxPhotostoryx 21538009 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
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US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Sarah Cade, photographed during a training section at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT)
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A Soldier completes the 12-mile ruck march event Tuesday during the Best Warrior Competition hosted by the 80th Training Command this week at Ft. Lee, Va. Soldiers from multiple divisions have gathered here to complete the 2023 Best Warrior Competition and compete for the German Army Fitness Proficiency Badge.
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Army Sgt. 1st Class Sarah Hughes, a range noncommissioned officer in charge assigned to the Utah Training Center, marches along Watts Road at Camp Williams during the 10th Annual Sgt. 1st Class James E. Thode Ruck March, August 19, 2022. Hughes finished first among all participants in the individual category.
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U.S Marine Corps Recruit Daylyn Loft with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through his Rifle Combat Optic to obtain proper eye relief during grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 12, 2022. Recruits shoot at a variety of distances on several targets as part of their marksmanship assessment during recruit training. Loft was recruited out of Orangefield Texas, with Recruiting Station Houston.
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BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Staff Sgt. Brandon Mejia, 460th Security Forces Squadron, stands in front of pieces of the World Trade Center Aug. 7, 2011. The 230,000 pounds of rusted steel stopped at Buckley AFB overnight on its way to its final destination in downtown Denver, Colo. Mejia will keep vigil over the shipment until dawn.
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030314-M-5505M-005. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT)
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Maj. Mark Childress with the XVIII Airborne Corps G5 reads over an airborne standard operating procedure manual while awaiting an airborne operation May 28 at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C. Childress, a safety on the jump, helped put paratroopers out the door of a C-130 Hercules aircraft that day. Over a two-day period more than 200 paratroopers with the XVIII Airborne Corps took part in airborne operations for the first time in nearly 16 months.
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade conduct an emergency deployment readiness exercise (EDRE) on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 8, 2022.
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Senior Airman Jonah Chavez, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialist from the 22nd Training Squadron, adjusts his helmet for parachute training 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.
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030203-M-2081S-005. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Commando Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: Hq Bn, 1ST Marine Division
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Simmons, an ammunition technician with Ammunition Company, 3rd Sustainment Group (Experimental), 3rd Marine Logistics Group, practices dressing in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attack during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at a field ammunition supply point in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2022. A MCCRE is a formal method utilized by the commanding general to evaluate a unit on its ability to execute its mission essential tasks in a notional combat environment. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
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Soldier, military and man salute in nature for service, protection and battle training outdoors. War, national army and male person in position for veteran honor, greeting and official duty in woods
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Staff Sgt. Matthew Sluder, 341st Recruiting Squadron, suits up a delayed entry program Airman in the explosive ordnance disposal suit April 24, 2022 at Talladega, Alabama. The Air Force had a recruiting station and sponsored the #43 car for the race at Talladega Superspeedway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers wait to complete in an exercise during Airmen Fitness School at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 26, 2022. The Airmen Fitness School was established to educate unit fitness leaders on how to develop exercise programs based on the movement patterns associated with each unit's unique mission essential tasks.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Diaz, 375th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, provides a safety brief prior to a shooting competition hosted at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance shooting range on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 18, 2022. CATM instructors are responsible for ensuring all members utilizing firing ranges are knowledgeable on firearms safety and use.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mason Nagel from Lewiston, Idaho, an unmanned aircraft system technician assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a U.S. Marine Corps RQ-21A Blackjack for launch during Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTI) course 1-23 at Canon Air Defense Complex (P111), near Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 21, 2022. The Weapons and Tactics Instructor course is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.
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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick Defile applies camouflage during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2015. Defile is a scout with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of the 1st LAR Det train in harsh environments to hone their skills and improve combat effectiveness as a unit.
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U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Bail, a team leader with Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, briefs Marines during a rehearsal of concept drill at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 24, 2022. The Marines performed a culminating live-fire night exercise in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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US Marine Corps Sergeant Hughes, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, instructs members of Company 4 during Situational Training Exercise-1, Convoy Operations, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey '96 is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Staff Sgt. Lesley S. Raynor, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician assigned to the Camp Humphreys, South Korea-based 718th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), dons her chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear personal protective equipment with assistance from her teammate during the 2022 All-Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year Competition, May 17, at Fort Carson, Colorado. Raynor and Spc. Shannon D. Russell from Team 5 finished second overall in the competition and were voted unanimously by the judges as the most motivated team.
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U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, gather to compete for the "Best Squad" at the III Armored Corps Best Squad Competition June 24, 2022 on Fort Hood, Texas. During this event, Soldiers are tested on their ability to eliminate enemy threats during a live-fire range while demonstrating their ability and skills using different weapons. The III Armored Corps pulled only the best from across its divisions and separate brigades to compete in this years inaugural competition. The best Squad goes on to compete at the U.S. Army Forces Command competition at Fort Hood in August.
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U.S Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment conduct a Joint Air-Ground Task Force demonstration with the support of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of a Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and venders, was designed to express MCBHs appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Dylan Weimer (left) and Lance Cpl. Michael Kenny (right), both assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), participate in suspect controlling and detaining exercises with the Spanish National Police's Grupo Especial de Operaciones (GEO), May 18, 2022. FASTEUR is deployed 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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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Barber, 319th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, listens to a safety brief Oct. 7, 2022, at the year end training initiative event at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The YETI is an annual pre-winter training event hosted by the 319th Reconnaissance Wing safety office to raise awareness for challenges specific to the northern tier locations.
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040119-F-9871C-012. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC
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U.S. Army Jumpmaster, performs Jumpmaster Personal Inspection (JMPI) on a U.S. Air Force Paratrooper during Leapfest 2022 at the Quonset Army Aviation Support Facility in Washington County, Rhode Island, August 6, 2022. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Army National Guard, to promote high-level technical training and esprit de corps within the International Airborne community.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Bolanos, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, patrols in his vehicle Sept. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Military working dogs and their handlers routinely patrol around bases while conducting detection sweeps at various locations.
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Joseph Lee, battalion S6 for Task Force Rough Rider of the 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion (3-142nd AHB), receives a U.S. Army promotion from 1st Lieutenant to the rank of Captain, at a promotion ceremony held at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on Sept. 21, 2022. Capt. Lee serves in a vital role to provide 3-142nd AHB the communications necessary to be successful. 3-142nd AHB, attached to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, currently supports the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission to advise, assist, and enable partnered forces in the enduring defeat of Da'esh, the common Arabic term for IS or ISIS, within designated areas of Iraq and Syria.
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A U.S. Marine with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 2 holds a ribbon during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Jan. 19, 2024. The ceremony was held in celebration of MASS-2's 81st Anniversary.
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021231-M-0175R-010. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2
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030201-M-2081S-030. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Commando Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: Hq Bn, 1ST Marine Division
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Iraida Alvarez, 156th Wing chaplain, plays guitar in front of New Jersey Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcons, from the 177th Fighter Wing, Jan. 23, 2022 at the Muñiz Air National Guard Base in San Juan, PR. The F-16s were flown to Puerto Rico for the NJ ANGs first Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hires)
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050915-A-5679R-017. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
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A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Hotel Company, Second Recruit Training Battalion, waits for instructions during the first day of swim training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 13, 2022. The basic swim qualification consists of a 25-meter swim, tower jump into the water, four-minute tread, 25-meter pack swim, and an underwater gear shed.
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221026-M-QT022-1229- A U.S. Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, in support of 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare for a water insert at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Oct. 26, 2022. Bougainville II is a field exercise that allows the MLR and its subordinate units to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations across the island of Oahu. BVII displays the MLRs ability to rapidly establish and displace EABs while executing command and control in a dispersed environment.
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danny Whitlock, 151st ARW public affairs, documents the readiness exercise on Nov. 4-6, 2022 at Roland R. Wright Air Base. Training exercises reinforce readiness and strengthen Utah Air National Guards warfighting culture in order to provide unrivaled Rapid Global Mobility capable of protecting and sustaining the Joint Force.