Military Readiness and Firefighting

Images showcasing military personnel engaged in vigilance and fire drill exercises. Features tactical gear, equipment, and dynamic action in various settings.

A special operations soldier wearing night vision device, aiming short barrel assault rifle in darkness.

030414-F-7875T-001. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

Special forces soldier with rifle in the smoke.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler, assigned to the 432nd Security Forces Squadron, patrols a hallway with Military Working Dog Zecki at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, September 7, 2022. The 432nd SFS and 99th SFS had the opportunity to train with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

230329-N-OB471-1141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2023) Sailors participate in a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

Airmen from the 139th Medical Group Homeland Response Force and Soldiers from the 737th Search and Extraction Recon Team work together during a decontamination exercise at Camp Clark, Nevada, Missouri, June 9, 2022. The Airmen and Soldiers searched and extracted casualties in a simulated decontaminated deployed environment.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Lorenz De Leon, left, 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, simulates a medical scenario during a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules training mission in the skies over Southern California, Feb. 12, 2024. The 60th AES hones their medical skills during training flights to stay proficient in case of a real-world scenario. Air Force

Post apocalyptic creature with machete, hiding in a dark dungeon tunnel.

Simulated poisonous pink gas from a Sulfur Mono Chloride spill at the base HAZMAT building drifts away as AIRMAN 1ST Class Sarah Shearer and AIRMAN Sean Hass both of the 90th Transportation Squadron lay "unconscious" in the background. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems. Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Students and fire-fighting professionals practice extinguishing a chemical fire at the Firemen Training School at Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America

Airmen run through smoke, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world.

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 352nd Military Police company dons riot gear armor as part of a riot training on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, Jul. 27, 2022. Soldiers from the 333rd MP Brigade, 340th MP Battalion gathered here for Gotham Justice, a four week exercise that trained, challenged and improved Soldiers primary skill sets and core MP competencies required in detention operations and security and mobility support operations.

220915-N-MJ302-1075 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Sailors replace arresting gear wires during a general quarters drill on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

Coast Guard Personnel - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-90-210. Coast Guardsman in headset on metal rope ladder. Hurricane Katrina

Firefighters with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Fire and Emergency Services respond to a simulated vehicle fire during Exercise Active Shield at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 15, 2022. Active Shield is an annual training exercise that is critical to the air stations ability to maintain mission readiness and enhance bilateral collaboration in order to sustain military operations in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Hettinger screams in simulated pain as the rescue team member, Dave Fritchie, tries to move his injured chest and ankles. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems. Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040408-F-8966D-004. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses a high-pressured decontamination spray during a decontamination training event during Potomac Restore, a regimental exercise, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2022. This portion of Potomac Restore was utilized to enhance Marines and Sailors experience in recognizing and defending against simulated CBRN attacks.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Troxel, a 73rd Special Operations Squadron special mission aviator inspects a 30mm cannon on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship during Agile Ghost near Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 8, 2024. During Agile Ghost, Airmen camped for three days at Macdill AFB to train, as a joint force requirement, for professional development throughout their careers as well as preparing them for deployments. Air Force

A-4 oxygen breathing apparatus (OBA) equipped fire fighting students line up to enter a smoke-filled training blockhouse which is designed to simulate a shipboard environment. This damage control training is being conducted at Naval Fire Fighting School San Diego. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Paintball game, victory and woman celebration, cheers or excited for battlefield success, army training event or achievement. Fun mission winner, nature sky and back of person with competition win

221104-N-DW158-1099 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 4, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Brennan Beighle, from Williamstown, Kentucky, watches over ordnance on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Nov 4. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

070103-F-3961R-161. Base: Grand Rapids State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Blue Angels are currently conducting winter training at Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, California, in preparation for the upcoming 2024 air show season. Navy

230410-N-DU622-1129 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 10, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Using the "buddy system" participants at the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), put on their chemical warfare gear during a simulated chemical attack at the CRTC. Top Dollar is an annual competition for Finance personnel. They compete as teams, that must learn to operate in a simulated hostile environment and participate in self-aid buddy care, chemical warfare, hostile forces, obstacle course and firing range exercises. Subject Operation/Series: TOP DOLLAR '96 Base: Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110831-N-BT887-226PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2011) Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class Jimmy Vuong, from Las Vegas, sands the wing of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Gulf.

Soldiers from the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) gather up their gear in a hangar as they prepare to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Hunter Army Air Field State: Georgia(GA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

New U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, rush off the bus during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 21, 2024. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a phone call home, and issued gear. Marine Corps

Studio shot of post apocalypse survivor in tatters and gas mask.

Idaho Army National Guard Sgt. Nathan Rohrback (right) and Staff Sgt. Grant Burney (on catwalk) observe Charlie Company soldiers as they move through the shoot house.Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion spent a portion of their annual training working inside the Orchard Combat Training Center Shoot House.The Shoot House is not another range but a tactical training environment where soldiers sharpen their skills in entering and clearing a room and various passageways in tight, close quarters areas. The exercise requires squad leaders to clearly communicate directions to identify potential threats and respond strategically and effectively to those threats.Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers are currently preparing to deploy in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

Special forces soldier in battle uniform with night vision device, aiming assault rifle.

Burglar breaks open the patio door with a crowbar, enters the apartment, symbolic image for domestic burglary

Aviation Boatswains Mate Aircraft Handling 2nd Class Nicholas Montalbano from Dallas, assigned to air departments V-3 division, participates in an air department training team drill on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Jan. 16, 2024. George Washington is underway in support of carrier qualifications.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron administers medical care during Rigid Pulse 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, August 18, 2022. Rigid Pulse 22-1 is a readiness culmination exercise used to validate mission essential task lists to support personnel recovery operations in a deployed environment and to refine and exercise agile combat employment capabilities.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) respond to a simulated 30 kiloton nuclear detonation during exercise Scarlet Response in Guardian Centers of Georgia, Ga, on May 19, 2022. Scarlet Response was created to physically and mentally test CBIRF personnel and the units joint partners, the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company in a simulated joint disaster response. Scarlet Response is designed to test every aspect of the units Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or High-Yield Explosive response capabilities and enable its servicemembers to respond effectively and expeditiously to save the most lives.

A Masked Member of the Iraqi National Police Near the City of Haditha, Iraq

Soldier trying to stop the bleeding and save the life of a wounded comrade lying on the floor, screaming in pain.

Tired soldiers smoking cigarettes in an abandoned building after a hard fought battle.

Special forces operators in black uniform in action. Special forces in action

Frogman with complete diving gear and weapons in the water. Frogman with weapons

Stalker with gun. Man in gas mask and camouflage holding gun. Disaster concept

soldier squad team portrait in urban environment relaxed after action and battle

SWAT team members hiding behind ballistic shield, aiming their weapons.

Soldiers on guard duty this New Year's eve get served up hot soup to tide them through the chilly night. Brig. Gen. Steven P. huber went to each guard station to deliver a New Year's greeting and replenishments to Soldiers.

Post apocalyptic survivor holding a pistol and machete in an abandoned tunnel.

Protests in Cairo

Two burglars opening terrace door

Spec ops police officer SWAT in action in the water.

Vintage image of soldier with Civil war sword (Large format sizes available)

Post apocalyptic creature with handmade gun wearing gas mask, hiding in an abandoned tunnel.

220511-N-WF272-1059 PHILADELPHIA (May 11, 2022) A George Washington High School student experiences the Navys virtual reality asset, the Nimitz, during a Navy Promotional Day (NPD) Philadelphia, May 11, 2022. The purpose of an NPD is to build and sustain strategic networks with high schools, universities and colleges, and to promote Navy awareness within diverse and under-represented communities while building a pool of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent, and showcasing opportunities for both military and civilian careers.

A Royal Australian Air Force pilot assigned to 1 Squadron puts his flight helmet in a bag during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2022. RF-A serves as an ideal platform for international engagement, and the exercise has a long history of including allies and partners, ultimately enabling all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability.

Nuclear post-apocalypse. Survivors in tatters and gas mask on the ruins of the destroyed city. Nuclear post-apocalypse survivors

police doing checks during the confinement of the city

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct an ice break drill that trains them to be able to get them selves out of freezing waters during Cold Weather Training in preparation for the NATO exercise Nordic Response 2024 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 10, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. The U.S. stands firm in commitment and readiness to support Norway, allies and partners. Marine Corps

220805-N-CH260-1132 PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 5, 2022) Capt. Patrick Baker, left, executive officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), and Sailors handle line on the fantail as Abraham Lincoln pulls out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Flashlight, police and man with gun for investigation, inspection and property search at night. Surveillance team, law and security male person in dark room for safety, crime and protection service

Soldier, World War II, Historical reenactment

A "downed" Dutch Air Force helicopter crewman SGT Chris Welter contacts a CH-53 Super Jolly helicopter on radio during exercise Reforger '80. Dutch Air Force MSGT Albert Van Rhijn activates a signal flare. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Diepoltz German Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

WA, Arlington, Arlington Fly-in, World War II military show.

220915-N-MJ302-1046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Sailors rig the flight deck barricade during a general quarters drill on aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

240207-N-IT121-1127 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2024) Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician Kenneth Paul, from Houston, presents a simulated casualty during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. Navy

Terrorist bomber preparing dynamite bomb

Usa, Florida. Tampa. Hongkongwillie. Artiste.. Buoy

From the right, Airman 1st Class Ahijah Brownlee 341st Security Forces Squadron and McGruff the crime dog, pose for a photo at the Police Week 2022 static display May 18, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Brownlee was dressed in Redman personal-protective equipment to demonstrate a hostile individual resisting arrest.

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