Military Strategy Meetings

Images depicting military personnel engaged in discussions and strategy meetings, showcasing collaboration and teamwork among U.S. and allied forces.

221130-N-IE405-1148 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 30, 2022) Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, discusses priorities, leadership, and maritime warfighting during the Commander, Task Force (CTF) Commanders Conference onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Nov. 30, 2022. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.

Brigadier Gen. Jaime Enrique Félix Jiménez, Chief, Strategic Planning, Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA), addresses questions from one of the more than 40 military and civilian personnel from the United States and Mexico participating in the Security Cooperation Synchronization Workshop (SCSW) Feb. 26-28, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The SCSW is a binational and Mexico) and trilateral (USNORTHCOM, Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional SEDENA, and Secretaría de Marina SEMAR) forum chaired by the USNORTHCOM Director of Strategy, Policy and Plans, the SEDENA Chief of Strategic Planning, and the SEMAR Chief of the Strategic Planning and Coordination Unit. It provides principals at the O-7 level a forum to articulate a mutual vision and discuss their institutional priorities, guiding multi-year security cooperation programs. (Department of Defense

000518-F-1851U-004. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2000 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: Croatia

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks U.S. Air Force senior non-commissioned officers during a visit to Patch Barracks, Germany, Oct. 6, 2022. During her visit, the CMSAF hosted an all-call, visited with Airmen and met with senior U.S. European Command leaders.

U.S. Army Col. Stephen E. Capehart, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, speaks about the Abrams Tank Training Academy and the leading role his brigade is taking during an informational meeting at Biedrusko, Poland, Sept. 7, 2022. The Abrams Tank Training Academy was established to teach Polish tank crewmen on operations, tactics and maintenance of the M1 Abrams tanks, bringing the U.S. and Poland closer as allies.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman, left, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, Command Sgt. Maj. Robert V. Abernethy, middle, command sergeant major of U.S. European Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond S. Harris, right, command sergeant major of V Corps receives an operations brief at Camp Ādaži, Latvia, Nov. 29, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division 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.

220714-N-RB283-0002Captain Joe Rings meets with Historic Hawai'i Foundation members Kiersten Faulkner, Rosemary Fazio, and Allen Hoe and NAVFAC member Jeff Pantaleo at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 14, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with 140th Cyber Operations Squadron, 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, and Albanian Armed Forces cyber operations staff conduct a mission planning workshop at the Ministry of Defence in Tirana, Albania, April 4, 2022. The New Jersey-Albania Partnership is one of 22 European partnerships that make up the U.S. European Command State Partnership Program and one of 65 worldwide partnerships that make up the National Guard State Partnership Program.

221130-N-IE405-1148 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 30, 2022) Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, discusses priorities, leadership, and maritime warfighting during the Commander, Task Force (CTF) Commanders Conference onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Nov. 30, 2022. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.

On June 20, 2022, Khan Quest 2022 ended with the official closing ceremony. Over the past two weeks Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) hosted 15 nations in this 18th iteration of the exercise. By participating in Khaan Quest, nations were able to showcase their resolve in peacekeeping missions around the world.Soldiers, Spc. Hunter Mains and Spc. Kyle Johnson with the Army Alaska National Guard, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 297th Regional Support Group contributed a major role in CPX operations which had them role play in several different scenarios. Both Soldiers also participated at the end of the exercise mock press conference. The press conference is designed to prepare peacekeepers and military leaders for questions that may be asked of them during stressful situations. Johnson and Mains roleplayed as journalists asking the questions. Shown here, military leaders are taking questions from roleplaying journalists.

U.S. Air Force Col. Carlos Borges, the director of staff-air, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, speaks during a State Partnership Program meeting at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Jan. 19, 2023. During the SPP meeting, leadership with the 156th Wing, PRANG and the Honduran armed forces discussed capabilities and future plans.

U.S. Army Col. Travis McIntosh, 10th CAB Commander, and Falcon Soldiers, welcomed Col. Michael Babin, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Commander, and Canadian Troops to Fort Drum, NY June 21, 2022. The RCAF 1 Wing Troops flew to Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield on their CH-147F, the equivalent to our CH-47F Chinook helicopter.

040819-M-7514K-001. Base: Camp Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Army Central Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Ronald Clarke and Command Sergeant Major Jacinto Garza, listen to the introductions of U.S. Army Central commanders and sergeants major from across USARCENT during the Commander's Conference (ACC) at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on May 2, 2022. The USARCENT Commander's Conference was hosted by Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark and Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, where various topics were covered regarding professional growth in leadership roles.

Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Commander Col. Patrick McFall held a live virtual meeting with the workforce. More than 200 people logged into the meeting which included information from Technical Director Larry Bracamonte, Chief of Staff Minerva Peters and representatives from the YPG Health Clinic.

Maj. General Robert Caslen, commanding general, Multi-National Division-North, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Abdul Kareem, commander, Diyala Operations Center, after the signing of a security agreement outlining how the tranfer and payment of the Sons of Iraq in Diyala province from coalition forces to the Government of Iraq will be carried out , Jan 4.

The Philip A. Connelly Award for Excellence in Food Service aims to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of the Army food program. This award encourages food service providers to meet high standards in the culinary arts and recognizes their commitment to providing healthy and nutritious food service excellence to Army units.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomed General de Ala DEMA Miguel Eduardo Hernández Velazquez,Incoming Chief of Delegation of Mexico to the IADBfor a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2023. During the visit, the distinguished visitor conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center celebrates its 10th anniversary with a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 12, 2022. This event honors the AFCEC mission to deliver civil engineering expertise and services to strengthen installations and enhance combat power.

Polish Land Forces Gen. Jarosław Mika, general commander of branches of the Polish Armed Forces, speaks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, deputy commanding general for support of the 1st Infantry Division at an award ceremony at Warsaw, Poland, June 6, 2022. The Polish Land Forces awarded Norman with the Polish Army Medal, a medal that recognizes service to the Polish Army by foreign civilians and military personnel. (DoD photo, Polish Armed Forces)

Senior leaders from the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI, Indonesian Armed Forces), the Hawaii Army National Guard, and Gema Bhakti senior planners discuss exercise Gema Bhakti 2022 progress Sep. 13, 2022, Jakarta, Indonesia. Gema Bhakti 22 is a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command joint exercise program event, utilizing U.S. joint forces and TNI Armed Forces working together to increase interoperability and enhance regional stability and security through bilateral and multilateral partnerships.

060313-A-5043I-008. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ramadi Country: Iraq (IRQ)

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Aug. 31, 2022) - Capt. Hank Kim, Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) mission commander, right, listens to the Honorable Francis Sade while discussing the PP22 mission. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership is a unifying mission that fosters enduring friendships and cooperation among many nations. The years mission in Solomon Islands will include participants from the United States, Japan and Australia.

Inter-American Defense College Staff, Faculty and Students welcome dignitaries and sponsors during a Class 62's orientation on Sept. 28, 2022. The event provides the students a chance to meet with their representatives regarding the upcoming school year and the challenges of completing a demanding Master's Degree curriculum while living with their families in a new country.

221118-N-ON904-1077 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 18, 2022) Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander of United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, and GEN Yamazaki Koji, Chief of Staff of Japan Joint Staff, attend a briefing of the Exercise Keen Sword 23 bilateral war-at-sea training event at the new at the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces headquarters building at JMSDF Yokosuka Naval Base - Funakoshi District, Japan, Nov. 18, 2022. Rupp and Yamazaki observed the integration of U.S. Navy and JMSDF vessels for Exercise Keen Sword, a biennial, joint, and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. William Hancock, ASG-Black Sea operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, provides a logistics overview brief to NATO Senior Enlisted Advisors at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, on May 10, 2022. The NATO Senior Enlisted Advisors traveled to Romania in order to gain a better understanding of logistics support within the theater and ensure that necessities get to the right place at the right time.

220818-N-ZA692-2271 MANAMA, Bahrain (Aug. 18, 2022) Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, center, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, presides over a change of command ceremony for the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) in Manama, Bahrain, Aug. 18. Royal Navy Commodore Ben Aldous assumed command of IMSC from Commodore Don Mackinnon who served as commander since November 2021.

Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center allies attend a rehearsal brief on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Oct. 26, 2022. JPMRC strengthens defense relationships, fosters multinational interoperability, increases readiness, and reinforces the unified regional land power network of the Joint Force.

Employees from the Healthcare Center in Bolesławiec discuss with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Division (4 ID) and representatives from the TRICARE Overseas Program about programs and facilities in Bolesławiec, Poland, Feb. 15, 2023. The 4 ID and their supporting units are proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, meets with Moldovan officials at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in the Republic of Moldova, June 10, 2022. Hokanson joined Army Maj. Gen. Todd Hunt, the adjutant general, North Carolina National Guard, to recognize Moldova's 23-year security cooperation with North Carolina.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomed General de Ala DEMA Miguel Eduardo Hernández Velazquez,Incoming Chief of Delegation of Mexico to the IADBfor a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2023. During the visit, the distinguished visitor conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

12th Combat Aviation Brigade leaders consolidate for the Brigade "Winning Matters" Leader Professional Development (LPD) event at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany, Sept. 29, 2022. Commanders and First Sergeants participated in an LPD followed by the fiscal year 2023 annual training guidance back briefs and long-range training calendar review. This event will help create shared understanding throughout the unit and ultimately foster predictability for both Soldiers and families.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Brazilian Defense Ministrys Escola Superior de Defesa Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. During the visit the students were briefed by leadership and received an orientation class by a college faculty member.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass has lunch with deployed U.S. Air Force members during a visit to Campia Turzii, Romania, Oct. 5, 2022. The CMSAF toured several installations throughout Romania to see firsthand the strategic impact the bases have on the overall mission of NATO.

SEA Tony Whitehead, senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, delivers remarks to graduating class 001-24 of the Sergeants Major Academy's distance learning course during a ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas Feb. 23, 2024. Whitehead addressed both the distance learning graduates and participants of the ten-month resident course. The resident course, attended by enlisted students from across military branches including the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, also welcomed international students. (National Guard

SINGAPOREU.S. Ambassador to Singapore Jonathan E. Kaplan, center-right, speaks with Commander, Task Force 73 and USS Stethem leadership aboard USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a ship visit at Sembawang Wharves, Singapore, Dec. 10.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George W. Smith, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), listens to feedback from an officer with Ground Combat Element (GCE), Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, during a tour at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, June 8, 2022. GCE officers and senior enlisted leaders had the opportunity to provide feedback about their experience of MRF-D 22, thus far, to I MEF leadership.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (May 12, 2022) U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Iber, commanding officer of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), and the Hon. Omar Abdi Said, Djibouti Minister of Labor, discuss the importance of Djiboutian employees during a visit by the minister to CLDJ, May 12. Mr. Said toured work locations, spoke with Djiboutians who work on CLDJ, and met senior leadership for CLDJ and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA).

Chief Master Sgt. Frederick Balas, the chief enlisted manager of the 157th Communications Flight, records questions from the El Salvadorian cyber security team during a joint exchange in the Centro de Etrenamiento Tactico, El Salvador Aug. 24, 2022. The meeting, coordinated through the State Partnership Program, provided a chance for Airmen to field questions from the El Salvadorian team and exchange policies, management structures and tools for identifying vulnerabilities.

The Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members meet each other during Exercise Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 4, 2022. As a part of U.S. Army Pacific Operation Pathways, Yama Sakura 83 is the largest and most complex U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bilateral command post Exercise to date.

US Army Master Sgt. Jason Lieber, USINDOPACOM, provides the operation picture and process to the training audience for Gema Bhakti 22 before they were assigned to their respective planning groups, KOGABWILHAN 1, 2, or 3, September 12, 2022, Jakarta Indonesia. Gema Bhakti 22 is a USINDOPACOM Joint Exercise Program event, utilizing US Joint forces partnering with TNI Armed Forces working together to increase interoperability and enhance regional stability and security through bilateral and multilateral partnerships. (US Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)

NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 5, 2024) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Commander, Vice Adm. James P. Downey, met with Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) leadership, Jan. 5, at Building LF-18 at Naval Station Norfolk. Downey assumed command of NAVSEA during a change of command ceremony Jan. 3, becoming NAVSEA's 46th commander. MARMC, a field activity under Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), excels in providing surface ship maintenance, management, and oversight of private sector maintenance, offering fleet technical assistance to ships in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

220608-N-HG389-0065 SINGAPORE (June 8, 2022) - (From left) Rear Adm. Mark Melson, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF73), gives a speech to U.S. Sailors and allied international Navy officers during a Change of Command Ceremony in COMLOG WESTPAC's Heritage Hall. COMLOG WESTPAC is the U.S. Navy's premiere maritime mobile logistics organization, which supports the Commander Seventh Fleet Area of Operations. Located in Southeast Asia, COMLOG WESTPAC logistically supplies the U.S. Navy's deployed surface units and aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific along with reginal allies and partners, in support of a free and open Indo Pacific.

Col. Fata from the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (Indonesian Armed Forces) speaks to U.S. and Indonesian service members during the closing ceremony of exercise Gema Bhakti 2022, Sep. 16, 2022, Jakarta, Indonesia. Gema Bhakti 22 is a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command joint exercise program event, utilizing U.S. joint forces and TNI Armed Forces working together to increase interoperability and enhance regional stability and security through bilateral and multilateral partnerships.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A Milley and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff SEAC Ramon Colon-Lopez spoke with soldiers and staff of Garuda Canti Dharma and thanked them for their efforts to continue peacekeeping training in Indonesia.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, deputy commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), left, greets U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy, branch head of Marine Manpower Enlisted Assignments (MMEA), Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs, right, at Joint Forces Staff College before an all hands professional military education assembly at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 28, 2022. Leaders from MMEA visited FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM to present information and provide guidance to enlisted Marines on career advancement, special duty assignments and re-enlistment incentives. MMEA ensures Marines who are eligible for reenlistment in Fiscal Year 2023 are able to make informed decisions about their careers, assignment options, and potential for future service.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Klein, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, discusses the joint bases mission, vision and goals with 87th Air Base Wing senior leaders during a tour of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 8, 2024. The tour included stops at unaccompanied housing dorms, the First Term Enlisted Center and the Airman Leadership School. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Flores, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron airborne radio operator from Manila, Philippines 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.

Maj. Macharia Davis assumes command of the District of Columbia National Guard Joint Force Headquarters - Higher Headquarters Detachment, during a Change of Command Ceremony at the D.C. Armory, Feb. 4, 2023. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of command between outgoing commander Maj. LeJuan Strickland and incoming commander Maj. Davis. Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard, commander, D.C. National Guard Land Component Command (LCC) presided over the ceremony. Air National Guard

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Brazilian Ministry of Defense Curso de Política, Estratégia e Alta Administração do Exército (CPEAEx) Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2022. During the visit, the students were briefed by leadership and received a class by a college faculty, and toured the IADC Campus.

NORFOLK, Va. (Sep. 16, 2022)- Rear Adm. John F. Meier, center, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, speaks to the safety training team about his vision for assessing personnel, aircraft, and procedure safety. The safety training team is a proactive response to ensure best practices are implemented in the fleet.

STAFF Sergeant Lonney Johnson, USAF, (right), AIRMAN Leadership School instructor, 52nd Mission Support Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, lectures students at the Eifel West AIRMAN Leadership School on Spangdahlem's Bitburg Annex. Base: Bitburg Annex State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Air Force CHIEF of STAFF GEN. Merrill A. McPeak, second from left, and a staff of generals meet with a general officer from the Royal Saudi Air Force, second from left, during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Team Mildenhall Airmen receive a pre-flight brief for a Hispanic Heritage Flight at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 06, 2022. Hispanic Airmen from all over the installation came together for a flight to honor their heritage and share cultural experiences with one another during Hispanic Heritage Month.

The 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron holds a change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 14, 2022. During the ceremony, Maj. Bobby Budde relinquished command to Lt. Col. Michael Deprey. The primary purpose of a change of command is for subordinates to witness an officer formally assume responsibility, authority and accountability for the unit. These ceremonies preserve the tradition of military service and stimulate unit esprit de corps.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen Greg Brady, the Commanding General of 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command presents challenge coins to leaders of the Romanian Air Force on July 1 in Bucharest, Romania after a meeting. 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment deployed troops to Romania in February 2022 to provide short-range air defense for U.S. maneuver forces arrayed along NATOs Eastern flank. These forces exist to deter aggression and, if deterrence fails, stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Allies against that aggression.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 6 before the NATO exercise Nordic Response 24 during his visit to the Marines in Setermoen, Norway, Jan. 25, 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.

Republic of Korea President-elect Yoon, Suk-yeol conducts an office call with his staff and personnel from Combined Forces Command at Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, April 7, 2022. President-elect Yoon visited Humphreys to receive an overview of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Koreas ironclad commitment to strengthening the US-ROK Alliance and providing a strong robust combined defense posture to maintaining peace, security, and stability of the Korean peninsula.

220613-N-ZA692-1012 DOHA, Qatar (June 13, 2022) Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, is greeted by Staff Maj. Gen. (Navy) Abdulla Hassan Al-Sulaiti, commander of Qatar Emiri Naval Forces, during a visit to Qatars naval headquarters in Doha, Qatar, June 13.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership hosts a hail and farewell ceremony on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2023. The ceremony was held to honorBrazilian Army Col. Thales Alencar as he prepares to departure his position at the IADC and return to his duties in Brazil.

DA-SC-88-04572. Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030213-M-5150A-020. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

Lt. Col. Penny Ripperger, director of the Wisconsin National Guards Service Member Support Division, meets with Lt. Col. Brendan Creer, an Australian Defence Force advisor to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, Dec. 1 at Murray Barracks in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The Wisconsin National Guard conducted a senior leader National Guard State Partnership Exchange visit to Papua New Guinea Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. Wisconsin National Guard photo by Maj. Brian Faltinson

Republic of Singapore Air Force Master Warrant Officer Guonian Ho, Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 5 Saravanan Ratnam, and Republic of Singapore Air Force Command Chief Military Expert 6 See Lye Ng represent one of eight nations from the Indo-Pacific in attendance at the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit 2022 in Arlington, Virginia on August 1, 2022. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass hosted SELIS to collaborate with our allies and partners to make decisions on interoperability, resource investment, information sharing, force development, and strategy.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Martin, Commanding Officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, hosts Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members from the JGSDF Intelligence School and the Ground Component Command, during a visit to Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 24, 2022. The purpose of this visit was to strengthen ties with Japan as well as showcase III MIGs abilities. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities

Inter-American Defense College Leadership hosts a hail and farewell ceremony on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2023. The ceremony was held to honorBrazilian Army Col. Thales Alencar as he prepares to departure his position at the IADC and return to his duties in Brazil.

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi - Rear Adm. Ronald Piret, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command holds a commanders' conference at Stennis Space Center Aug. 23, 2022. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.

Royal Saudi Air Force service members and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing have a Bird-Aircraft-Strike-Hazard plan meeting at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 22, 2022. The 378th AEWs BASH team monitors and helps mitigate wildlife activity around USAF assets. Since USAF aircraft are integrated into RSAFs PSAB airfield, BASH and their Saudi counterparts are working to further develop and strengthen a unified wildlife hazard partnership.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Australian Army Maj. Gen. Scott Winter, commander, 1st Division, and Philippine Marine Corps Commandant Maj. Gen. Nestor C. Herico, converse during a trilateral meeting at the eighth iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, June 15, 2022. PALS consists of discussions and presentations conducted to promote regional security and to enable responsive forces during crisis situations. The 2022 symposium brought together senior leaders from 18 participating delegations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, smiles after announcing PACAFs annual Spark Tank competition selection during a Spring Commanders, Command Chiefs and Spouses Conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 8, 2022. The competition, which is part of an Air Force-wide innovation initiative, encourages Airmen of all ranks and careers to generate innovative ideas that save time, money and maintain readiness.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Auerbach, assigned to the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, gives feedback to MED/LT Farouk El Guennouni, following his Medical Planning presentation, June 7, 2022, at the Southern Zone Headquarters in Agadir, Morocco. These students received instruction in the U.S. Joint Planning Process ahead of their participation in the Combined Joint Task Force during the exercise. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Commands largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes the Brazilian Defense Ministrys Escola Superior de Defesa Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022. During the visit the students were briefed by leadership and received an orientation class by a college faculty member.

230118-N-EG592-1010 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 18, 2023) A multinational audience listens to remarks during a change of command ceremony, Jan. 18, in Manama, Bahrain. United Kingdoms Royal Navy Capt. James Byron assumed command of Combined Task Force 150 which had been led by Royal Saudi Naval Forces Rear Adm. Abdullah Al-Mutairi since July.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, center, and Australian Army Maj. Gen. Scott Winter, commander, 1st Division, participate in a trilateral meeting during the eighth iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, June 13, 2022. PALS consists of discussions and presentations conducted to promote regional security and to enable responsive forces during crisis situations. The 2022 symposium brought together senior leaders from 18 participating delegations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships.

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Major (MAJ) Sorad of the Czech Army takes notes during a brief on the state of recruiting at the Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit (NORU) on 12 Jan, 2024. MAJ Sorad was selected, along with 10 other international military personnel, to take part in a course on Manpower, Personnel, Training, & Education conducted by the Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) International Training Center.NORU is the Navys sole recruiting schoolhouse responsible for the instruction of Enlisted and Officer personnel in professional sales, prospecting techniques, marketing, applicant processing, recruiting terminology, leadership, ethical behavior, and activity analysis. It also provides continuum training for the Navys Career Recruiting Force and prepares selected leaders for the challenges of operating a Navy Recruiting District (NRD).

Delegates meet at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 8, 2022. Ministers of defense and leaders from 50 countries attended the meeting in person and virtually to discuss support from NATO Allies and partners.

220409-N-KN989-2001 PEARL HARBOR (April 9, 2022) Vice Adm. John B. Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force, engages with Sailors during his first visit to Navy Reserve Center, Pearl Harbor during an all-hands call at Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel. Mustin discusses mission priorities of the Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions and continuing transformation of the Navy Reserve Force. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Major General Germán Lopez, Colombian Defense Attaché for a visit to the IADC Campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 2022. During the visit, the visitors conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

The National Border Service of Panama, also known as, SENAFRONT teams up with Joint Task Force-Bravo as a part of PANAMAX 2023. In direct support of the United States Southern Command and the government of Panama, JTF-Bravo provided air assets to assist in the movement of personnel, food and equipment to several hard-to-reach locations throughout the region.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James A. Jacobson, the Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, speaks to civic leaders with the Department of the Air Force during the DAF civic leader tour at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 21, 2022. The group of civic leaders received a briefing about the 11th Air Force, Alaskan Command, and NORAD Arctic strategy.

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Bryan Fox, 35th Fighter Wing Chaplain Corps, offers an opening prayer during the first quarter award ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2022. The purpose of the 35th FW Awards Program is to recognize the outstanding professionalism, technical competence, and extraordinary performance of members in the categories of enlisted, officer, civilian, and teams.

A group of airmen, assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, participate in an enlisted summit at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 18, 2022. The event encouraged open discussion on topics being presented. Some of the topics included national defense strategy, information warfare and resiliency.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs at Club 4of the Regional Logistics Basein Wrocław, Poland, Oct. 12, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. By transcending language and cultural barriers through the universal power of music, military bands promote peace, build relationships, and strengthen unity among people.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, speaks to Master Sgt. Austin Barkdoll, 305th Maintenance Group Senior Process Manager, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 13, 2022. Martin visited Joint Base MDL to gain insight on how the 305th AMW is innovating the aerial port and flightline, as well as creating and implementing Mobility Air Force Force Generation and Multi-Capable Airmen concepts.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. W. Wes E. Souza, the Commanding General for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea Brig. Gen. Choi Young-Gil Commanding General for Marine Corps Education & Training Command attend an office call with one another, Feb. 28, 2024, Pohang, Republic of Korea. MARFORK prioritizes the communication and engagement with their ROKMC counterparts in order to solidify and strengthen the longstanding ROK/U.S. Alliance for years to come. Marine Corps

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Ecuadorian dignitaries for an Ecuadorian Independence Day event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.

U.S. Army South hosted army-to-army staff talks with Brazil at the Army South headquarters from June 21 to June 24, 2022. This weeklong series of events served to further strengthen professional partnerships and coordinate bilateral events for the upcoming years.

930121-D-9880W-015. Complete Scene Caption: The Honorable Leslie ("Les") Aspin, Jr., (third from right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, holds his first official meeting with the Joints Chiefs of STAFF: U.S. Army GEN. Colin L. Powell (second from right), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF; U.S. Navy Adm. David E. Jeremiah (right), Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF; U.S. Air Force GEN. Merrill A. ("Tony") McPeak (fourth from right), Air Force CHIEF of STAFF; U.S. Army GEN. Gordon R. Sullivan (second from left), Army CHIEF of STAFF; U.S. Navy Adm. Frank B. Kelson, II (left, behind Gen Sullivan), CHIEF of Naval Operations; and U.S. Marine Corps GEN. Carl E. Mundy (third from left), Commandant of the Marine Corps, after his swearing-in ceremony in the Pentagon on Jan. 21, 1993. OSD Package No. A07D-00114 (DOD PHOTO by Robert D. Ward) (Released) Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220801-N-RB283-10169MIDPAC welcomes Duane F. Barone, Clinical Counselor for Counseling and Advocacy Program at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 1st, 2022.

Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Maj. Alimin Haji Ahmad, acting operations officer for 2nd Battalion, RBLF, gives a welcome aboard brief to U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 at Camp Tutong, Brunei, Oct. 24, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate a long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality.

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 6-9 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division attended a ceremony and participated in a static display alongside the Drawsko Pomorskie Forestry Service to celebrate their 60-year anniversary. Participating in events like these strengthen the partnership between U.S. forces and the local population during the unit's deployment here in Poland.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes General William Arnulfo López Chay, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of Guatemala and other dignitaries to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022. During the visit, General López attended an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, spoke with Class 62 students and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus.

020123-A-2839B-002. Base: Mannheim Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM

Senior leaders with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participate in a commemoration of the Battle of Camarón with French forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) at the French Base Djibouti April 28, 2022. The Bataille de Camerone which occurred over ten hours on April 30, 1863 between the Foreign Legion of the French army and the Mexican army, is regarded as a defining moment in the Foreign Legion's history. Members of the CJTF HOA regularly train with and work alongside allies, partners, and government organizations to achieve a unified effort to improve safety, security and prosperity in East Africa.

221207-N-VI040-1016 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Dec. 7, 2022) Cmdr. Zathan Baker, executive officer, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, from Pagosa Springs, Colo., briefs newly commissioned officers attached to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 203rd Air Training Squadron from Chiba Prefecture, Japan on NAF Atsugis mission and vision during their visit onboard the installation. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

Brig. Gen. Kyle Paul, Deputy Commanding General, Transformation, Space Operations Command, sits with members of Space Base Delta 2 at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Oct. 11, 2022. Throughout their dialogue, the group spoke on topics such as telework, the U.S. Space Force structure, and the uniqueness of SBD2 in the space domain.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomes Brazilian General Sergio Negraes, Brazilian Armys Secretary of Finance and Economics to the IADC campus at Ft. Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 2022. During the visit General Novaes spoke to students and was inducted into the IADC Hall of Honor. Additionally, he participated in an office call with leadership, received a college briefing and took a tour of the campus.

Maj. Gen. Norbert Wagner of Germany addresses senior military leaders from NATO and Partner nations during the 7th Army Training Commands (7ATC) annual Conference of European Training Centers (CETC) at the Sennelager Training Area, Germany, June 14, 2022. The 7ATC-hosted CETC provides an opportunity for NATO allies and partner nations from across Europe to build relationships, discuss approaches to multinational training procedures, and ultimately improve training across the joint force in Europe.

Rear Admiral Larry G. Vogt, center left, and other senior members of the United Nations Command face their North Korean counterparts across the negotiating table during the 458th Military Armistice Commission meeting. The meeting is being held in the Joint Security Area between North Korea and South Korea. Base: Panmunjom State: Demilitarized Zone Country: Korea

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.

of 2