Military Personnel with Cameras

Images of military personnel operating various cameras and video equipment in training and operational environments, showcasing a mix of military gear and action.

Col. Isaac T. Bell, 366th Fighter Wing Deputy commander, fires a M320 grenade launcher at the off-base shooting range on Oct. 5, 2022 outside of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The M320 is a single shot, 40 mm grenade launcher, using the same High-Low Propulsion System as its predecessor, the M203 Grenade Launcher.

DF-ST-88-09905. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SPECIALIST Luis O. Hernandez operates a video camera during Operation GOLDEN PHEASANT. Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN PHEASANT Country: Honduras (HND)

A US Marine Corps Combat Cameraman

STAFF Seargeant H. Chris Scrivener, 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston AFB, SC documents PETTY Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Moore with Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 (HS5), Jacksonville, Florida, during a survivor retraction exercise in participation of DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere search and rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada. Subject Operation/Series: DERERT RESCUE IX EXERCISE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050413-N-6501M-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 155 BCT

030324-F-6449C-009. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base Country: Romania (ROM) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

DN-SC-89-02675. Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND 88 Base: USS Forrestal (CV 59) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A Marine from Charlie Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, zeros in with the sights on his M252, 81mm Mortar to familiarize himself with firing procedures. Extensive training requirements were achieved during the exercise. THERE IS ONLY A SCREEN RESOLUTION IMAGE AVAILABLE. Subject Operation/Series: STEEL KNIGHT '97 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Col. Isaac T. Bell, 366th Fighter Wing Deputy commander, fires a M320 grenade launcher at the off-base shooting range on Oct. 5, 2022 outside of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The M320 is a single shot, 40 mm grenade launcher, using the same High-Low Propulsion System as its predecessor, the M203 Grenade Launcher.

960821-F-0954H-006. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Al Kharj Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

010814-F-1631A-003. Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001 Base: Lemvig Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A U.S. Army Reserve Soldier from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) documents soldiers from around the world participate in Leapfest 2022 at West Kingston, 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.

010403-F-3048L-006. Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS Base: Las Palmas Country: Paraguay (PRY)

030714-F-6701P-002. Base: Lungi Country: Sierra Leone (SLE) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army 114th Infantry Regiment conducts light sniper training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Nov. 19, 2022. The training is designed to educate snipers to be adaptive Soldiers, critical and creative thinkers, armed with the technical, tactical, and logistical skills necessary to serve successfully at the Sniper Team level.

U.S. Army Soldiers, with the New Jersey National Guard's Reconnaissance and Sniper Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-114th Infantry Regiment, scout the area for Soldiers in ghillies at the Fort Dix Ranges on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, March 25, 2023. The Soldiers use sand, water and mud, all in an effort to perfect their suits camouflage.

A motion picture photographer films activities taking place during the combined United States/Canadian NATO exercise RENDEZVOUS '83. Subject Operation/Series: RENDEZVOUS '83 Base: Camp Wainwright State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN)

DN-ST-85-00700. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '82 Country: Denmark (DNK)

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) from Germany set up an infrared laser for Close Air Support (CAS) during Exercise Ample Strike 22 in Czech Republic, Sept. 9, 2022. The exercise is a regular Czech Republic JTAC-led exercise focused on advanced air and land training, strengthening U.S. and NATO Allies capabilities, and defending against adversaries in the European Theater.

MSGT G. E. Palmer, chief umpire of the tactical overland infiltration phase, checks the multiple integrate laser engagement system fitted on a competitor during Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.. Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron secure a high frequency radio antenna during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Okuma Beach, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The ACE concept of operations provides flexibility by enabling U.S. forces to operate more resiliently and effectively in contested or degraded environments.

DF-ST-86-07962. Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY)

Senior Aircraftman Thomas Cann, Royal Air Force photographer, takes a photo of a RAF C-130J Hercules, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 29, 2022. RF-Aserves as an ideal platform for international engagement given its long history of including allies and partners, ultimately enabling all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 30, 2022) Cmdr. Jeffrey Chewning, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), looks through binoculars as two French Rafale fighter jets, attached to the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), fly by during flight operations, Nov. 30, 2022. Roosevelt, currently attached to the Charles de Gaulle 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.

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Nicholas Bolton, 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs a pitot tube cover on an F-16 during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-22 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 4, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), 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.

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee behind the scenes. PH2 Clint Eastman documents the inauguration of President Clinton while assigned to AFIC. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) teach members of the Kenyan Army the basics of the M224 60 mm Lightweight Company Mortar System (LWCMS) during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Isiolo, Kenya, June 29, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as basic marksmanship, small unit tactics, and mission planning.

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U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 5, Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, fill a pitcher with water from a filtration system during a battalion field exercise, at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, April 29, 2022. CLB-5 conducted a battalion field exercise to maintain readiness and train for future MRF-D 22 exercises and operations.

U.S. Army Soldiers with 153rd Medical Detachment (Blood Support), 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 62nd Medical Brigade, don advanced chemical protective garments during an introductory course on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear responder basics on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 23, 2022. The 2-day course was taught by decontamination subject matter experts with the Washington National Guards 10th Homeland Response Force, and familiarized students with protective equipment, hazardous material monitoring, and chemical substance identification.

Atlantic Ocean, November 4, 2005 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is reflected in a set of Big Eyes binoculars on the signal bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman.

050808-A-7734M-001. Base: Camp Grayling State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Bagwell, 509th Civil Engineering Squadron Electrical Systems Craftsman, upgrades the lighting system on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, September 26, 2022. The airfield lighting system is required to be upgraded to allow for a new precision approach path indicator (PAPI) system to be set up. The lights are a part of a project to improve the runway.

SENIOR AIRMAN Noah Park, a radio television broadcaster for Det 8 Air Force News, Aviano Air Base, Italy, interviews Major Mark Moore, Operations Officer for the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, after his arrival at Kuchyna Air Base, Slovakia. This is the first time that a fighter squadron has deployed to the Slovakian Republic. Senior Airman Noah Park, a radio television broadcaster for Det 8 Air Force News, Aviano Air Base, Italy, interviews Major Mark Moore, Operations Officer for the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, after his arrival at Kuchyna Air Base, Slovakia. This is the first time that a fighter squadron has deployed to the Slovakian Republic.

Aerospace Audiovisual Service photojournalist, MSGT Pat Nugent, wearing his flying gear, gets a low angle with his Nikon camera while documenting on the flight line. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler A. Cunningham, a Warrensburg, Missouri, native and chief scout with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, spots for shooters during a regimental field exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2022. Marines conducted the FEX to enhance combat capabilities while maintaining operational readiness throughout the regiment.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 6, 2022) A Royal Australian soldier with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, scouts the training area at a simulated observation point. U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 4th Marines, hosted a gear familiarization event with partner nations at the start 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.

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Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Klein uses a tripod-mounted Bronica camera and telephoto lens to document a ceremony during the Maritime Patrol Aircraft Conference. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

U.S. Coast Guard Ens. Richard Rodriguez, an officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901), prepares himself for the next evolution in deck landing qualification exercises, Atlantic Ocean, July 13, 2022. Rodriguez was breaking in landing signal officer, the person on deck who is in charge of directing the helicopter safely onto the flight deck of the ship.

A Stinger-Schutter During the training in the so-called 'Stinger-Bol' at the air target artillery training center. The stinger is a herself conductive rocket system with an infrared header.

An Iowa Army National Guard Soldier orients object placements on a sand table during a field training exercise as part of a U.S. Pathfinder course at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on Sept. 8, 2022. Nearly 30 Soldiers graduated the course, which was taught by a mobile training team at the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center in Fort Benning, Georgia. Army Pathfinders are trained to provide navigational aid and advisory services to military aircraft in areas designated by supported unit commanders. During the Pathfinder course, students are instructed in aircraft orientation, aero-medical evacuation, close combat assault, ground to air communication procedures, control center operations, all three phases of a sling load operation, helicopter landing zone and pick up zone operations, and drop zone operations dealing with U.S. military fixed and rotary wing aircraft for personnel and equipment.

US Marine Corps First Lieutenant Jason K. Christiansen, Executive Officer of Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, sets up the safety circle for his M-198 Howitzers during Supporting Arms Coordination Exercise, Joint Task Force Exercise 1-98, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: Vieques Island State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221018-N-ZQ263-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2022) U.S. Navy Legalman Seaman Audrey Carillo, from Downey, Calif., locates nearby ships with the big eye lens aboard the Alreigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). Chung-Hoon is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the land navigation course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 17, 2024. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a lensatic compass and topographic map.

Medium shot. AIRMAN First Class Joe Martin, a MH-60 Pave Hawk Crew CHIEF, from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, makes ready his helicopter, for transport aboard a C-5 back at Air Force Base Hoedspruit, South Africa, after they arrived from Beira, Mozambique where they delivered relief supplies to the far reaches of the country, as Operation Atlas Response, a humantiarian relief mission in southern Africa comes to a close. Medium shot. Airman First Class Joe Martin, a MH-60 Pave Hawk Crew Chief, from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, makes ready his helicopter, for transport aboard a C-5 back at Air Force Base Hoedspruit, South Africa, after they arrived from Beira, Mozambique where they delivered relief supplies to the far reaches of the country, as Operation Atlas Response, a humantiarian relief mission in southern Africa comes to a close.

061026-N-0890S-020. Base: USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DA-SC-98-01997. Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Spc. Nathaniel Miska, a carpentry and masonry specialist with Minnesotas 850th Engineer Construction Company, checks if his target was hit during a Call to Fire exercise at the National Best Warrior Competition July 26, 2022 in Milan, Tennessee. Each competitor has trained for this and earned their spot for an opportunity to win this title - these are thebest of the best.

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during Exercise Hide and Seek on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. Hide and Seek is a true force-on-force exercise in which participating forces thoroughly test and document tactics, techniques and procedures for observation in the information environment in support of expeditionary advanced base operations and stand-in forces.

220907-N-XN177-1007 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 7, 2022) - Lt. Alex Chang, V-3 division officer, stands conning officer watch aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 7, 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.

Lieutenant Commander Gene Pennisi with Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 4 (HCS4), Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, uses the new Combat Survivor Evader System (C-Cell) during a survivor extraction exercise in participation with DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CPL Lee O. Hughes, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, operates a forklift to stack supplies at a tent city set up for Kurdish refugees. The encampment was established as part of Operation Provide Comfort, an Allied effort to aid the refugees who fled the forces of Saddam Hussein in northern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Zakhu Country: Iraq(IRQ)

031018-F-2753C-037. Base: Mountain Home Air Force Base State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

hunting, war, army and people concept - young soldier, ranger or hunter with binocular observing forest

DF-ST-86-07858. Base: Gabel Mamza Country: Egypt (EGY)

030122-M-5266H-055. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

111212-N-BA263-280 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Dec. 12, 2011) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Reuban Villegas, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, prepares the detonator unit for the MK-186 Mod-2 radio-firing device during demolition operations supervisor training. CTG 56.1 provides mine counter-measure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving, counter-terrorism and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Combat Camera videographer TSGT Jeff Dale captures the efforts of the A-10 recovery team members. Base: Gold Dust Peak State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060820-N-8591H-162. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

A video cameraman films operations as ordnance and equipment is loaded aboard Military Sealift Command vehicle cargo ships for redeployment to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

020517-F-6470S-002. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2002 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Partnering nations hosts media May 17, 2022 at Hattieville range for Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alessandro Olajide, platoon commander of Weapons Platoon, Echo Company, Ground Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, plots targets prior to a live-fire range during Exercise EFES 2022 (EFES22), near Izmir, Turkey, June 3, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined joint live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and allied nations.

DF-ST-85-12256. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

030216-F-3208M-026. Subject Operation/Series: RUGGED ARCH Country: Unknown

Senior Airman Douglas Hammet, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, observes a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker hot pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2022. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to refuel quickly with engines running in order to return to the fight in a speedy manner.

THE MINCH (Oct. 5, 2022) Left, Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Rachel Szot observes Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Joshua Gray take photos as part of the ships nautical or otherwise photographic interpretation and examination (SNOOPIE) team on the bridgewing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during an air-defense exercise (ADEX) as part of Joint Warrior 22-2, Oct. 5, 2022. Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2 is a U.K.-hosted, multilateral training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment to prepare for global operations. Roosevelt 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.

030227-M-5150A-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

A German Special Forces sniper observes from his hide site during the International Special Training Centers Urban Sniper Course, May 4, 2022, in Hohenfels Germany. Seven countries participated in the event including Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, and Romania. The course is designed to enhance sniper skills in urban environments through precision fire, engaging targets through glass, urban tactical movement, day and night marksmanship, planning, and stalking in urban terrain.

110616-N-JC271-077SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (June 16, 2011) Chief Boatswain's Mate Ericka Showalter, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1, checks to make sure the waters are clear before an underway live-fire exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island as part of Shark Tank 2011. Shark Tank is a month-long exercise that will help MSRON-1 Sailors work on multi-phase expeditionary squadron level training and certifications.

970624-N-2568S-005. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: I MEF

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jason Boster, Satellite Communication Technician, 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, surveys a site for initial setting with a lazer range finder. The 603rd is deployed to Bovbjerg, Denmark, in support of an annual Tactical Fighter Weaponry exercise "TFW" and a NATO Air Meet. TFW and NATO Air Meet are multinational exercises designed to practice and improve tactical capabilities in a combine training environment. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-07643 or search 000823-F-5891C-004). Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRYNATO AIR MEET Base: Bovbjerg Country: Denmark (DNK)

A United States Marine combat cameraman holding a video camera at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia.

Technical Sergeant Darren Newman (originally from Washington, D.C.) a videographer for the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, films coverage of a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command

(Left) Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott, No 464 Squadron Military Public Affairs, and RAAF Corporal Dan Pinhorn, No 464 Squadron military public affairs, document aircraft takeoffs during Cope North 24 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2, 2024. The United States does not fight alone, nor do we deter alone. Our relationships and increased operational capabilities with Allies and partners are vital to preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific Air Force

040820-M-5612C-048. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan McLaughlin, a standardization instructor from C Company, 1-171 Medevac, Utah Army National Guard, West Jordan, Utah, rescues a lost hiker, Staff Sgt. Christian Larsen, a medic from C Company, 1-171 Medevac, Utah Army National Guard, West Jordan, Utah, during a search and rescue training exercise, on Camp W.G. Williams, Riverton, Utah, April 3, 2012.

050402-F-8769K-373. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Mission Support Radio airman assembles a tactical radio antenna for ground-to-air radio transmission at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 18, 2022. 23rd Special Tactics Squadron Mission Support Radio installs, maintains, and sustains radio frequency communications ensuring mission success in deployed and home environments.

RIC ROMAN WAUGH in KANDAHAR (2023), directed by RIC ROMAN WAUGH.

Instructor holding clipboard with target diagram at combat training

060331-N-1464F-008. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A local North Carolina teen looks inside of a military police vehicle Sept. 15, 2022, at Fort Bragg, N.C. This was part of Fort Braggs Meet Your Army Day that showcased different aspects of Army life to the public.

220418-N-LX838-1082 NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 18, 2022) Civilian media outlets provide coverage of a press conference held by LaToya Cantrell, the mayor of New Orleans, during Navy Week New Orleans festivities. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 113th Infantry Regiment conduct a platoon attack drill at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Oct. 15, 2022. During the drill the platoon lead squad locates and suppresses the enemy, establishes supporting fire, and assaults the enemy position using fire and maneuver. The platoon destroys or causes the enemy to withdraw and conducts consolidation and reorganization thereafter. Once the platoon conducts action on enemy contact, the squad or section in contact reacts to contact by immediately returning well-aimed fire on known enemy positions. Dismounted Soldiers assume the nearest covered positions available and the element in contact attempts to achieve suppressive fires. Once achieved, the element leader notifies the platoon leader of the action.

Department of the Air Force civic leaders watch a demonstration given by the 176th Wing, an Air National Guard unit, during the DAF civic leader tour at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 22, 2022. The 176th Wing is heavily involved in civilian rescues from dangerous situations in remote Alaska locations, and the demonstration illustrates what the 176ths parascue squads do to accomplish their mission.

Oman, Dhofar. Scientist Tessa McGregor checks the surronding habitat during an Arabian leopard survey.

040622-F-4884R-003. Base: Balad State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Tuareg searching with a metal detector for gold in the Tenere desert, Sahara, Niger, Africa

Iraq, Kirkuk province, Bashir village on 2022-10-19. Report on explosive remnants of war in Iraq, one of the most contaminated countries in the world after forty years of conflict, instability and especially the recent occupation of the country by the Islamic State group, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ottawa Treaty, the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention prohibiting the acquisition, production, stockpiling and use of mines. This is Handicap International's (Humanity and Inclusion) mine clearance training camp in the village of Bashir where mine clearers practice in real conditions. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. Irak, province de Kirkouk, Bashir village le 2022-10-19. Reportage sur les restes explosifs de guerre en Irak, lun des pays les plus contamines au monde suite a quarante ans de conflits, dinstabilité et surtout par loccupation recente du pays par le groupe Etat islamique, a l'occasion des 25 ans du Traite d'Ottawa, la Convention sur linterdiction des mines

040131-F-2167L-127. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A combat control team member uses a field radio to direct an approaching C-141 Starlifter aircraft into position for a troop drop. The airman is a 317th Tactical Air Wing member involved in exercise Reforger '80. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Province of Segovia, 06/21/1976. Prince Felipe's first contact with the Spanish Army. Accompanying his father, he went to witness the development of the Spanish-French military maneuvers "Galia V" in the Segovian towns of Valverde del Majano and Yanguas de Eresma.

U.S. Marines Sgt. Danny Eaton and Cpl. Pablo Herrera-Hernandez, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, assembles an RQ-20 Puma unmanned aerial system before launch in support of a Swedish Marine live fire mortar range, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022 (AE22), at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

DN-SC-88-01670. Base: USS Kidd (DDG 993)

Young adult man using a camera with two mid-adult military men.

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