Military Technical Operations

Scenes of Air Force and Navy personnel conducting technical and engineering tasks, highlighting maintenance and operational readiness in various aircraft and naval settings.

Portrait of man wearing protective goggles cocking gun in shooting range, setting mechanism up for firing. Person pulling back pistol hammer, carefully handling weapon, preparing to shoot
Portrait of man wearing protective goggles cocking gun in shooting range, setting mechanism up for firing. Person pulling back pistol hammer, carefully handling weapon, preparing to shoot
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Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Dorien Crummell, from Miami, assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) weapons department, stands by in the ships hangar bay to shoot a line to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 17, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.
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African american soldier in military uniform sits with a therapist, viewing a Rorschach test illustration to share feelings and discuss trauma. PTSD and shell shock counseling session.
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Thibaut Adjogble, a motor transport operator with 1st Marine Corps Recruiting district, discusses his Marine Corps experience with a Baltimore local during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore on September 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that honors the contributions of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces while advancing cooperation and knowledge among civilian personnel. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore consisted of service members from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, foreign partners and other military personnel who interacted in ship tours, live bands, static equipment displays and various other community relation projects.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Calypso, 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs preflight inspections as F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing prepare to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.
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220519-N-CM110-2008 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2022) - Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Darion Wilson, from Griffin, Georgia, left, administers a COVID-19 test in the vehicle stowage area aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 19, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.
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A Marine uses a field radio to communicate with another unit after arriving at a desert camp site following the withdrawal of Iraqi troops from Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)
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DN-SC-85-12227. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
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U.S. Marines Corps Lt. Col. Curtis L. Thomas, the executive officer of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM) coaches the FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM Dingers” team during a softball tournament at Slade Cutter Park, Virginia, April 8, 2022. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) arranged a head-to-head softball tournament between Marines and sailors to promote awareness of the 2022 NMCRS Active-Duty Fund Drive. The NMCRS is a non-profit organization that provides loans, financial education and disaster relief assistance to service members and their families.
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SSGT Thomas stands at the control panel for the satellite thruster facility, at the Rocket Propulsion Lab. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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020926-M-1103B-016. Subject Operation/Series: BENGAL TIGER 2002 Base: Chittagong Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-152
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220821-N-GP384-1062 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 21, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Nazir Zakari, from Atlanta, prepares waffles aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Aug. 21, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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221006-N-VX158-1090 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2022) Justin J.D.” Dillard, right, director of the film "Devotion," talks to Lt. Jarred Reid-Dixon, Public Affairs Officer for San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) before a private screening of Dillard’s new film Devotion. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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Quartermaster Seaman Shakeem Samuels, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), prepares to fly a Spanish flag during a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Canadian supply ship MV Asterix and Spanish Armada guided-missile frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F101) as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.
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060901-N-2716P-003. Base: USS Gary (FFG 51)
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Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Madelyn E. Amar, from Canton, Ohio, assigned to security department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), participates in bingo onboard the ship in Newport News, Virginia, Oct. 4, 2022. George Washington is conducting a simulated underway to validate shipboard habitability and operational services to ensure the ship meets the final refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) milestones. RCOH is a multi-year project performed only once during a carriers 50-year service life that includes refueling the ships two nuclear reactors, as well as significant repairs, upgrades and modernization.
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040302-F-5646C-005. Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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220811-N-PC065-1383 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) - U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Steevenson Voltaire, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), reloads an M9 pistol during a live fire gun shoot on Arlingtons flight deck, Aug. 11, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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970627-N-3149V-002. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1)
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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Blowup Category: Portrait/Personality; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Portfolio Caption: Army STAFF SGT. Ronald Ingram learns that he can use his own uniform as a life preserver during water survival training at Camp Zama, Japan, August 7, 1997. Base: Camp Zama State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)
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220510-N-IL330-2143 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2022) - Culinary Specialist 1st Class Jabrian Johnson, from Dallas, leads a Zumba class in the vehicle stowage area aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 10, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.
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220722-N-JR318-3027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 22, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jodel Malengngwala, from Cameroon, Africa, assigned to the Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, installs fasteners on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 22, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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221003-N-IX644-1193 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 3, 2022) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Vincent Jones, from New York City, gets a haircut from Retail Services Specialist 1st Class McRad Willis, from St. George, South Carolina, both assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Oct. 3, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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Maxwell Air Force Base serves as the Incident Staging Base for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in preparation for Hurricane Ian, Sept. 26, 2022. Food, water and supplies have been staged at Maxwell AFB in recovery efforts for when Hurricane Ian makes landfall.
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DN-SN-89-08452. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-88-02655. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-86-03334. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Paintball, gun and portrait of black man in park ready for games, match and shooting battle outdoors. Extreme sports, adventure and male in camouflage, military clothes and action gear for arena
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Spc. Nicholas Cloud, a Soldier assigned to the 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, squats while holding a multi-purpose anti-tank round during the Marne Mile obstacle course portion of 3rd IDs Best Squad Competition at Fort Stewart, Georgia, May 25, 2022. Competition events, like the Best Squad Competition, are a test of grit and toughness, foster readiness and esprit de corps, and are a fundamental part of the Divisions method of building lethal, cohesive teams and expert leaders.
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A veteran of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pays respects to a Camp Horno memorial cross as part of a reunion hike for the 20th anniversary of Operation Vigilant Resolve, also known as the first Battle of Fallujah, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 29, 2024. The hike brought together approximately 150 veteran and active-duty Marines and Sailors who served with 2nd Bn., 1st Marines, during Operation Vigilant Resolve in 2004. Marine Corps
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220613-N-PW480-0120 Gunners Mate 2nd Class Jabari Harrison, a small arms marksmanship instructor at Recruit Training Command (RTC), leads Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) midshipman candidates in unloaded weapons familiarization training, June 13. Upon completion of NSI, the candidates will start their freshman year of the NROTC program at colleges and universities nationwide this fall. NSI is an indoctrination program hosted at RTC, and provides midshipmen with a common military training orientation. NSI provides basic training in five warfighting fundamentals - firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and small arms handling and marksmanship - to begin creating basically trained and smartly disciplined future Navy and Marine Corps officers. NROTC is overseen by Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, which supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and
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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Robert Sutton, right, from Chicago, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Deldrick Lee, center, from Columbus, Georgia, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ryan Britton, left, from Greensboro, North Carolina, all assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) air department, demonstrate firefighting techniques during a debrief after a general quarters drill in the hangar bay, April 16, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration prior to operational deployment.
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220820-N-VJ326-1103 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 20, 2022) - Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Kathrynn Walker, from New York, practices blocking baton strikes during a security reaction force (SRF) class aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 20, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcell Compass, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle equipment maintenance journeyman, inspects a brake pad at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 22, 2022. Compass and over 200 other Airmen are some of the unsung heroes who are part of the 86th VRS and a foundation of the base's mission.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jelleh Prince, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, recovers following the completion of a combined amphibious operation with the Philippine Marine Corps alongside the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as part of during KAMANDAG 6 at Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Calypso, 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, clears equipment from the flightline after an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet returns from a routine flight at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina, August 24, 2022. The 169th Fighter Wing is temporarily using the Columbia Metropolitan Airport while runway repairs occur at McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
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Fire Controlman 3rd Class Sheldon Rachel, and Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), tours Utah Beach during the ships visit to its namesake region in Normandy, France while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Nov. 17, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.
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230409-N-IX644-1166 IONIAN SEA (April 9, 2023) Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ranasia Johnson, left, and Airman Ladayjiah Gilbert, both assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), perform a worship dance during Easter Protestant service, April 9, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
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Portrait, diversity and military group with paintball gun for training, fun or extreme sports, happy and excited. Army, people and sport team smile, bond and ready for target practice, game or cardio
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220712-N-PA358-1010 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 12, 2022) Retail Services Specialist Seaman Jakiya Franklin, from Dallas, stacks supplies aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 12, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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001030-N-8497H-002. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
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980619-F-9580Z-002. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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050201-F-5756F-002. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Terris D. Lee, Thunderbirds First Sergeant, points a signal light into the sky during the Fort Wayne Air Show, hosted at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana June 5, 2022. The free public show also showcased the wing's A-10C Thunderbolt II jets, Shockwave Jet Truck and other aircraft. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Andras)
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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit pilot provides ground crew assistance for a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flyover during The Preakness at the Pimlico race course, Baltimore, Maryland, May 21, 2022. B-2 crews perform flyovers as part of regularly scheduled training flights and to support community functions and government events.
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020807-F-6737G-002. Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A child with the MacDill School Age Care summer camp looks at deployment gear during a mock deployment line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 28, 2022. The event was held as part of Military Week where children experienced the deployment process that their family members go through.
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Members of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club from across the Southeast United States honor the American flag during the presentation of colors at the ceremony to honor Romay Davis for receiving the Congressional Gold Medal July 26, 2022, in Montgomery City Hall in Montgomery, Alabama. The 102-year old World War II veteran was honored for her service as a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.The all-female and all-black unit received the Congressional Gold Medal from President Joe Biden and the ceremony was held on the 74th anniversary of the Armed Forces Womens Integration Act.
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020308-F-6701P-004. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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PEARL HARBOR (July 5, 2022) - New Zealands Māori Cultural Group performs during a reception aboard Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11). The reception was hosted by New Zealand Consulate General, Hawaii, Mr. Mike Ketchen and Commanding Officer of Aotearoa, Cmdr. Dave Barr, for New Zealands Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 partner nations. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal New Zealand Air Force photo by Cpl. Dillon Anderson)
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This photo was taken on August 25, 2022 as part of a project to produce a poster that displays the diversity of U.S. Army NATO Brigade Soldiers and their families during the units annual organization day. The brigade provides support to roughly 1,300 Soldiers and their families to provide ready and resilient Soldiers to the NATO alliance, maintain our joint and multinational partnerships and enhance the alliance. The brigade is the U.S. Army support element for 44 NATO organizations across 81 locations in 22 countries.
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050821-A-6108G-251. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Zahak Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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Coast Guard Air Station - Clearwater, Florida - Katrina - 26-HK-216-4. Hurricane Katrina
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Peters, 60th Healthcare Operations Squadron emergency medical technician, poses for the camera at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 26, 2022. Peters is one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022.
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Joshua Douglas, 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron plumber, bleeds test cocks on a backflow prevention device December 1, 2022 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron regularly conducts preventive checks and maintenance to critical base infrastructure to ensure JBSA mission success. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jonathan Mallard)
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021217-F-6449C-019. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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War concept. Bearded soldier in uniform of special forces in dangerous military action in dangerous enemy area studies attack tactics. Selective focus. High-quality photo. War concept. Bearded soldier in uniform of special forces in dangerous military action in dangerous enemy area studies attack tactics. Selective focus
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 5, 2022) - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Richard Amoah, from Chicago, holds a miniature American Flag during a Fourth of July Celebration aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while underway for Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.
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Replacement coin for 25 cents, U.S.A., Army Air Force Exchange Services, Military base, 2006
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U.S. Army Capt. Billy Lacroix (left), a Public Affairs Officer with the 1st Infantry Division, and 2nd Lt. Marcus Starr (right), a Military Intelligence Officer assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, hold up the Chicago Blackhawks mascot, Tommy Hawk (center), during the Chicago Blackhawks game in Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 25, 2022. Lacroix and Starr were two of the select 1ID Soldiers that visited Chicago during Thanksgiving week, where they participated in several local community events.
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Staff Sgt. Windell Darrington, member of the 890th Missile Security Forces Squadron, poses for a photo after getting moulage applied to his face for the 2022 major accident response exercise, June 29, 2022, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Moulage is applied to create a sense of realism in exercises.