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Military Portraits and Competitions

A collection of military personnel in uniform, showcasing diverse roles and settings, with a focus on competition and training environments. Emphatic and determined mood.

Portrait of United States airborne infantry man with gun.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Reichel, a radio non-commissioned officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a photo, MCBH, Sep. 26, 2022. Reichel will receive the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions at Waimano Falls, July 5, 2021. Reichel assisted a woman who had sustained injuries while hiking, until she was airlifted by paramedics.

Sgt. Judah Sibetang, 331st Transportation Company, 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), coxswain, stands along the starboard-side railing of a Class B warping tug vessel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, September 21, 2022. Sibetang is from the pacific island nation of Palau, where he first began sailing ocean waters when he was six years old.

Staff Sgt. Christian Manjarrez, a operating room technician at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, competes in Regional Health Command Europe's Best Leader Competition, May 24, for a chance to advance and represent Army Medicine Europe at the U.S. Army Medical Command Best Leader Competition later this summer.

U.S. Air Force official photo of Col. Christopher Gonzales, 23rd Medical Group commander.

U.S. Army South Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker, holds a photo of himself as a specialist on JBSA - Fort Sam Houston, April 14, 2022. Walker was set to retire the next day after 32 years of service in the U.S. Army.

Chief Petty Officer Jessica Zugzda, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Navy mortician, stands behind the Navy mortician flag, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 18, 2022. The U.S. Navy is the only branch of service that employs morticians in their active duty ranks. Zugzda, the only Sailor attached to AFMAO, said her time with the Air Force has shown her how people come together regardless of service to care for Americas fallen.

Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony D. Polk

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kierra Murray, a Security Forces Airman from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard, Mich., provides aircraft security on the flightline during Agile Rage 22 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Mich., June 8, 2022. Agile Rage 22 is a National Guard Bureau-led exercise that provides realistic training opportunities, mimicking current and future combat environments dictated by the National Defense Strategy.

U.S. Army Chaplain Lt. Col. Martin S. Cho plays the saxophone and rides a motorcycle. He serves as the command chaplain for the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command, the U.S. military's premier all hazards command. U.S. Army photo by Marshall R. Mason.

U.S. Navy Sailor Lt. Wesley Son, a dental officer with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) poses for a portrait during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) 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.

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Tech. Sgt. Paul Ljubicic, 104th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, stands in front of an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after a morale flight at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, May 3, 2022. Ljubicic planned the morale flight for the Airmen after completing training requirements at Tripler Army Medical Center.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Tavares-Graves, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate section journeyman from Kennesaw, Georgia 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. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Lima-Gibbons, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, stands in front of a fire truck at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The 60th CES started wearing a morale patch in support of Suicide Prevention Month.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Britt Talbott, 68th Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy pilot, answers questions from The Great Texas Airshow visitors at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 23, 2022. Airshows provide community members an opportunity to better understand U.S. military capabilities and meet the service members who carry out the mission. Approximately 550,000 people attended the two-day event, which was held for the first time since 2017.

NTAG Carolina's Chief Recruiter - Master Chief Frederick Tuiel

Army Reserve Capt. Justin Weeks, 75th Innovation Command,rests atop a wall during a CIOR land obstacle course training exercise near Hammelburg, Germany on July 27, 2022. The Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition (CIOR MILCOMP) is a three-day team competition consisting of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations in Europe. It has been around since 1957. The competition is open to all reserve components for both NCO and officer. It is now run on a volunteer basis and funded by former competitors through an alumni association.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Thompson, 23rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, poses for a photo with Timo, 23rd SFS MWD, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 13, 2023. After six years of service, Timo retired and will spend the rest of his life under the care of Thompson.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer was named as the Defense Logistics Agencys next senior enlisted leader. He will replace Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka ONeal this summer. (Air Force photo)

U.S. Army Sgt. Romario Williams, assigned to the Eisenhower Army Medical Center out of Fort Gordon, Ga., earns the Expert Field Medical Badge on his third attempt Oct. 28 on Pike Field at Fort Bragg, N.C. The EFMB is considered one of the most challenging skills badges in the U.S. Army as it tests the professional competence and physical endurance. According to current statistics kept by the XVIII Airborne Corps, the current pass rate is only 29% for this fiscal year thus far.

220811-N-WP400-004 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Duane Lee a Jacksonville native, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Jacksonville, poses for a photo. Lee is a E-Talent recruiter at NTAG Jacksonville and is being recognized as the Recruiter in the Spotlight. Navy Talent Acquisition Group Jacksonvilles area of responsibility includes more than 30 Navy Recruiting Stations and Navy Officer Recruiting Stations spread over 144,000 square miles of Florida and Georgia

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan-Michael GRETZKY Daffin, a Houston, Texas native and avionics officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Feb. 6, 2024. Daffin has been a Marine for 18 years and feels the Marine Corps has given him the opportunity to accept the challenge of becoming a Marine, making Marines, and serve with individuals throughout all walks of life.There are men and women I would call in times of need before some of my own blood relatives. This is the bond created with those you have experienced discomfort and in less than desirable conditions in lands far away. I would not trade these times.As far as his career goes, the Marine Corps has allowed Daffin to fulfill a childhood dream. It has provided the opportunity to learn a technical skill on aircraft I grew up dreaming about as a kid.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Garcia, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter from Hialeah, Florida was selected as the 18th Wings Supervisor of the Month at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Supervisor of the Month program is an opportunity for outstanding non-commissioned officers to be recognized by KAB leadership as well as showcase these leaders to their peers.

Senior Airman Ken Cockrell, 127th Security Forces Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Sept. 11, 2022.

Portrait of a soldier

020320-M-0175R-001. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zach Pennington, 775th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, poses for a portrait June 3, 2022 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. EOD works to detect, disarm and dispose of explosive threats in extreme environments.

041007-N-0000M-001. Base: Naval Supply Act, Panama City State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steve Clulow, an MV-22 Osprey flight line mechanic with Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), April 11, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG-MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Sgt. Bridget Kollock, the aide to the command sergeant major of Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., smiles as Madigans iconic swans swim behind her on August 4. She is set to return to her hometown of San Antonio, Texas, in the fall to attend the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Fort Sam Houston to complete the Interservice Physician Assistant Program and commission as a first lieutenant. U.S. DoD photo by Kirstin Grace-Simons

Pfc. Jose Gaido, combat medic with 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment, stands for a portrait on Aug. 15, 2022, Gaugetown, Canada. Combat medics are an integral part of a field training exercise.

D. E. Brownlee, USN, a member of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard is shown in front of the National ENSIGN following a retirement ceremony at Building 72. Base: Anacostia Naval Station State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The uniform of Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Altilio exhibits a number of Soviet decorations and mementos, including a picture of Mikhail Gorbachov. They are souvenirs of the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), the second goodwill call to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 320th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 31-Sept 1, 2022. Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland, Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, JBSA-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emmanuel Ortiz, motor vehicle operator with Headquarters company, 6th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. "You cant base your Marine Corps experience off just your first duty station, Ortiz says. One of my old staff NCOs had a really big impact on all of us and at the time. I didn't really have a good concept or idea of the Marine Corps. He kinda switched my mind around, got my motivation up and basically showed me how a top tier SNCO should be like. How he cared for us, sharing his knowledge, or just outside of the work space how a decent human being should be. And all that he did inspired me to be the same that he was to me and give it back. Ortiz was identified as a Follow Me" Marine in efforts to share the stories of 2d MARDIV Marines who have recently re-enlisted.

060224-M-7403H-043. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Hurricane Point State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 40609

Inter-American Defense College Leadership hosts a Convocation Ceremony for Class 62 students on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 2022. The event is a college tradition symbolizing the coming together of students from the Western Hemisphere to a unified body as Class 62.

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U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Luke McKenzie, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) weapons expediter, stands in front of the 80th FGS headhunter mural at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. McKenzie arrived at Kunsan Air Base July 2022 and was selected as a Pride of the Pack winner in October.

Official Imagery from the ceremony honoring the life of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, Medal of Honor recipient, held at the World War II Memorial, Washington D.C., July 14, 2022. Born in Quiet Dell, West Virginia in 1923, Williams, 98, was awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicious gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his live above and beyond the call of duty" while he served as a demolition sergeant sewrving with the 21st Marines, third Marine Division while fighting Japanese forces on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. At the time of his death on June 29, 2022, he was the last living World War II Medal of honor recipient.

Maj. Gen. William Thigpen, the commanding general of U.S. Army South, presides over a joint promotion ceremony for Lt. Col. Jennifer Venghaus, the U.S. Army South Staff Judge Advocate, and Lt. Col. Joseph Venghaus, Trial Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit, to the rank of colonel at the Fort Sam Houston Courthouse in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 9, 2024. The couple met in college at Southwestern University, got married during law school in 2002, and have been serving in the Army together for 20 years. Army

Promotion Ceremony for Sgt. Jordan Knudsen to Staff Sgt.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2022) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Carl Jefferson Dela Cruz, from Glendale, Calif., poses for a photograph aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). USS Milius is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force. Milius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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Capt. Clark Carpenter, the Public Affairs Officer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, discusses the impending deployment of the 22nd MEU in support of earthquake relief operations in Haiti Jan. 14 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Armando Elizalde, College Station, Texas native, is a combat photographer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT). COMMSTRAT is an occupational field that documents the Naval and Marine Corps story; documentation styles vary from photos, videos, print journalism, and even graphic design.

Tennessee Army National Guardsman Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Dowdy, from the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, exchanges words during the ruck march at the Tennessee State Best Warrior Competition, in Tullahoma, Feb. 25, 2024. The ruck was the final graded event of the competition. Army National Guard

U.S. Air Force Maj. Tim Soeken, an ophthalmologist with the Health Engagements Assistance Response Team (HEART) 2022, poses for a photo in Guatemala City, Sept. 2, 2022. Soeken is deployed from the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Justin Douglas, a gunnery sergeant assigned to B Battery, 3 - 29 Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Armored Brigade Combat Team, demonstrates loading and firing procedures of an M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer during Eurosatory 2022, June 14, in Paris, France. Articulate subject matter experts are integral in effectively communicating U.S. battlefield capabilities, building trust with our NATO allies and furthering our efforts for interoperability - the ability of our Soldiers and systems to operate effectively in conjunction with those of our partner nations. The Army is dedicated to its modernization strategy, making units more lethal, to win our nations wars and return home safely.

U.S. Army Spc. Staff Sgt. Ernesto Luque, an Army musician and drummer assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band (1 ID), performs Christmas music for troops during the 1 ID Band holiday tour at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Dec. 2, 2022. The 1 ID is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Charles Winchester, outgoing commanding officer of the 9th Marine Corps District, and Col. Jeffrey Buffa, incoming commanding officer of the 9th Marine Corps District, conduct a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Great Lakes. After the ceremony LtCol. Winchester held a retirement ceremony where he was honorably discharged after serving 31 years in the Marine Corps.

NEW YORK (Nov. 11, 2022) Navy Engineman 2nd Class, Mack Ernest, waits in front of the Flatiron Building before marching in NYC's annual Veteran's Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2022. The Veterans Day event was the first time that Ernest had ever been to NYC. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant/ released)

U.S. Army Sgt. Luis Rodriguez, a veterinary food inspection specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 118th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, Connecticut Army National Guard, smiles for a photo during the 2022 Connecticut Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at the Connecticut Army National Guard Training Center East Haven Rifle Range, East Haven, Connecticut, April 8, 2022. Rodriguez is assigned to the 118th Medical Battalions Headquarters and Headquarters Company and is one of eight competitors competing in this years competition.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Casen Bland with the 1st Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, stands for a portrait, September 13, 2022. Aerospace Propulsion Airmen, test, maintain and repair all parts of aircraft engines, ensuring Airmen and aircraft stay safe while in the air.

Cpl. Bufton is a participant in the Military Reserve Exchange Program sponsored by the Air Force Reserve Command. He is stationed at RAF Brize Norton and was selected for the professional development opportunity to acquire knowledge about the operations of the Air Force Reserve..

220603-N-XY052-1037: SAN ANTONIO - (June 3, 2022) NCCS Daniel Street, from Atlanta, Georgia, who serves as NTAG San Antonios Enlisted Assistant Command Recruiter and is featured as this week's Recruiter in the Spotlight, poses for a portrait outside headquarters.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 27, 2022) The U.S. Naval Academys Class of 2022 graduated 1,100 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where President Joseph R. Biden Jr. delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

The 82nd Airborne Divisions All American Chorus performs at the Eternal Heroes Monument in Normandy, France, June 2, 2022. World War II Veterans and representatives of the 82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Divisions (Air Assault) came to honor fallen Paratroopers who liberated Ravenoville in June of 1944.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership hosts a hail and farewell ceremony on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 2022. During the ceremony arriving team members were greeted and departing members received awards, parting gifts and shared a few words with fellow staff members, students and faculty.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (Dec. 2, 2022) Engineman 1st Class Mark A. Licuanan, stationed with Naval Station Great Lakes, poses for a photo on the installation quarterdeck. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sunjeev Shaik, a cyberspace warfare operator with I Marine Expeditionary Forces Defensive Cyber Operations Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) team, poses for a photo at 9th Communication Battalion on Camp Pendleton, California June 29, 2022. I MEFs DCO-IDM team won the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I), Marine Corps Capture the Flag Cyber Games 2022.

USS Iwo Jima - 26-HK-274-14. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger, the District 1 Commander, engages in conversation with Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Blanton, a machinery technician aboard USCGC (WMEC 901), Boston, Massachusetts, Sep. 9, 2022. Blanton was being commended by Mauger for outstanding performance in the North Atlantic theatre.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darrell R. Charlee, 58th Special Operations Wing client systems operations noncommissioned officer in charge, poses at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 19, 2022. Charlee is a Dine/Navajo native and has served in the military for 15 years. Charlee organized a team to volunteer at the 39th Annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow hosted in the Albuquerque community to share and honor his heritage.

NIGERIEN AIR BASE 201, Niger - U.S. Marine Corps Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander visits with Airmen and Soldiers at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Sept. 18, 2022. The visit here was one stop on a three-day trip to Niger and Chad from Sept. 18-21, Langley's second trip to Africa since taking command of U.S. Africa Command on Aug. 9.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz testifies before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024.

Engineman 1st Class Brent Wagner is highlighted as this week's recruiter in the spotlight.

Handsome mature policeman in uniform, against an American Flag.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey MacHott, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) member, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2022. MacHott joined the CAP Geospatial Team that allows individuals to remotely provide damage assessment services for emergency management agencies.

A female military Marine posing in a military uniform

040529-F-4132J-022. Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

Young man in retro army uniform carrying duffel bag

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William Betts, commander of the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, holds a falcon while talking to Royal Saudi Air Force leadership, at the Prince Sultan Air Base Museum, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 27, 2022. More than 700 U.S. service members attended the Saudi Cultural Day. The three day event, May 27-29, was hosted through a collaborative effort between the Scientist's Gift Program, local members of the RSAF, and the 378th AEW Host Nation Coordination Cell, to provide an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia.

050702-A-1888A-021. Subject Operation/Series: KARKAR Base: Rashad State: Salah Al Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 4TH IRAQI DIVISION

U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, command sergeant major, 88th Readiness Division, walks across the Kansas Speedway winner's circle stage during driver intros before the Hollywood Casino 400 presented by Barstool Sportsbook at the speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 11, 2022. The speedway hosted a military appreciation day and honored 9/11.

Palace Guard, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rey Chua, a native of Guiguinto, Philippines, is the Navy Talent Acquisition Group New England spotlight Sailor.

220617-N-FP878-0088COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jun. 17, 2022) - Capt. Rajashaker Reddy, commodore of Navy Recruiting Region East speaks during Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Ohio River Valley's change of command ceremony Friday. NTAG Ohio River Valleys mission is to man the Navy fleet with the highest quality Sailors and maintain the Navys unchallenged worldwide maritime superiority and ability to win wars, deter aggression and maintain freedom of the seas.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sabin Venable, a marine patrolman assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron protects over seven miles of coastline surrounding MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 10, 2022. On June 12, marine patrolmen Airman 1st Class Samari Rivera-Rodriguez, Kade Jones, and Sabin Venable, along with Staff Sgt. William Au, rescued eight victims who were stranded on top of a capsized vessel in Tampa Bay while on patrol. The 6th SFS Marine Patrol unit is the only fully operational, 24/7 unit in the Air Force, and is responsible for protecting one of the largest coastal restricted areas in the Department of Defense.

Brittni N. King was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander at a ceremony held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 30, 2022.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Kiran Rajaram, Gulf Strike Team response technician, during search and rescue operations on Sept. 30, 2022 near Sanibel Island, Florida. The strike forces transferred over 30 people to Floridas mainland to seek shelter and resources after Hurricane Ian.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Kiran Rajaram, Gulf Strike Team response technician, during search and rescue operations on Sept. 30, 2022 near Sanibel Island, Florida. The strike forces transferred over 30 people to Floridas mainland to seek shelter and resources after Hurricane Ian.

A female military Marine posing in a military uniform

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tsistsistsas Tall Bear, 1st Special Operations Medical Group paramedic, poses for a photo at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov 16, 2022. Paramedics consistently hone their skills in preparation for real-world emergencies.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alister Guale, 316th Training Squadron Chinese linguist instructor, poses for a photo at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 16, 2022. Guale is half Filipino and shared his culture through food and compassion.

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Craig-Gray, Aerospace Medicine Division chief, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Surgeon General Office, delivered the opening remarks during a virtual knowledge exchange between Pacific Air Forces and the Republic of Singapore Air Force at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, April 18, 2022. The medical exchange between U.S. and Singapore enhanced the ability to coordinate future multilateral response to crisis in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dexter Webb, 17th Communications Squadron commander, showcases his office display, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 23, 2022. Webb lived more than half his life overseas and has a long military family lineage, dating back to the American Revolution.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, delivers opening remarks during the Suicide Prevention walk and run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022. The 86th Airlift Wing held an informational walk and run to kick off Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 00800-1273-8255.

Captain kite F. (French) Van Dommelen.298 Squadron.

Boatswain Mate First Class (BT1) D.E. Brownlee, USN, a member of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard is shown in dress blues before the National ENSIGN following a retirement ceremony at building 72. Base: Anacostia Naval Station State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050225-F-4800M-024. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Portrait of a police officer

Jorge Magana is pictured over his years of service. From left, the now-retired chief warrant officer four is pictured in 1995 as a new enlistee, just before his active-duty retirement in 2020, and in 2022 as a civilian employee, serving as director of the Medical Maintenance Management Directorate at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Montre'nese James, a native of Savanah, Ga., poses for a photo as she is selected as Navy Talent Acquisition Group Nashville's Recruiter in the Spotlight of the Week.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 13, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class James Yates, from Rome, New York, stands watch on the bridge wing of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during sea and anchor detail. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

National police officer of Lima, Peru.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabe Waldrop, a machinery technician assigned to Coast Guard Station Destin, stands for a photo in Destin, Florida on June 22, 2022. Waldrop participated in the Coast Guard District Eight Heartland's Operation Dry Water 2022 social media campaign.

Farmanullah Siddiqi, a poolee at the Recruiting Station Tampa, stands in front of Recruiting Substation St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Florida, Sept. 2, 2022. Siddiqi and his family left Afghanistan hoping for a better life in the United States on August 17, 2021. After one year of being in the United States, Siddiqi is preparing to undergo Marine Corps Recruit Training.

VICTORIA, Seychelles (Feb. 29, 2024) Indian navy Petty Officer Prema Ram Khokhar participates in exercise Cutlass Express 2024 (CE 24). Cutlass Express 2024, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, increases the readiness of U.S. forces; enhances maritime domain awareness and collaboration among participating nations; and strengthens the capability of partner nations to combat piracy and counter illicit trafficking and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Navy photo illustration by Chief Mass Communications Specialist Arif Patani)

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