Military Training and Briefings

Images depict military personnel engaging in training sessions and briefings, highlighting discussions on cybersecurity, project planning, and empowerment initiatives.

Mary Day, a deployment readiness coordinator with III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), leads a discussion during a Women in Uniform Symposium at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 6, 2023. The Women in Uniform Symposium focused on promoting empowerment and growth amongst active duty service members in Okinawa through guided discussions and workshops.

Staff Sgt. Nathan Proulx, a member of client systems operations with the 157th Communications Flight, explains how to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities during a state-partnership exchange in the Centro de Etrenamiento Tactico, El Salvador Aug. 24, 2022. The Airmen shared force multipliers in each of their specific fields and provided examples of lessons learned to the 8-person El Salvadoran cyber security team.

Capt. Joseph Harder III, commanding officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) addresses staff members during an all hands call at the Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy base theater July 28, 2022. NAVFAC EURAFCENT manages facility project planning and design, including all related acquisition, construction, leasing, environmental, maintenance, and contingency support required by the Navy and Department of Defense commands where the Navy is designated as the lead agent in Europe, Central Asia and Africa.

220929-N-FB203-0042 MANAMA, Bahrain (September 29, 2022) Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Commanding Officer William Lane delivers words of appreciation as part of a Navy Ombudsman appreciation breakfast. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia's mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family.

Mary Day, a deployment readiness coordinator with III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), leads a discussion during a Women in Uniform Symposium at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 6, 2023. The Women in Uniform Symposium focused on promoting empowerment and growth amongst active duty service members in Okinawa through guided discussions and workshops.

U.S. Navy Ens. Jamel King, from Houston, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), gives his first remarks as an ensign during his commissioning ceremony, at Quesada Hall, onboard Langley Airforce Base, in Hampton, Virginia June 30, 2022. The John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipyard working alongside NNS, NAVSEA and contractors conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul as a part of the mission to deliver the warship back in the fight, on time and on budget, to resume its duty of defending the United States.

1st Lt. Rashan Legard, a quartermaster officer assigned to 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, performs a poem during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention brief April 8, 2022, at Elkhorn Conference Center at Fort Carson, Colorado. Legard spoke to Ivy Soldiers about his experiences and shared what he had been through throughout his time in service to the group.

Gen. Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, addressed an audience attending the Alaska Command Arctic Symposium 22 at the at the Dena-ina Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska, May 5, 2022. The four-day event featured a wide variety of Arctic leaders and subject matter experts addressing the strategic importance of the Arctic and value of like-minded nations working cooperatively to address shared challenges and maintain a rules-based international order. (Department of Defense photo by Chuck Marsh)

Lt. Cmdr. Philip Carson, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo chaplain, provides the invocation during an ombudsman luncheon at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Sept. 14, 2022. Ombudsmen serve as an information link between command leadership and Navy families, trained to disseminate information both up and down the chain of command.

Fort McCoy community members participate in the 2022 Memorial Day Prayer Luncheon on May 26, 2022, at McCoys Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. Reverend Laurie Graber and her husband Tom Graber gave a presentation as guest speakers for the event. Both Grabers discussed their ministry and the importance of Memorial Day. Were several participants in the luncheon that included special guest speakers, special prayers provided by clergy, and music to honor fallen veterans for Memorial Day. Nearly three dozen community members attended the event that also included a free lunch. The event was organized by the Fort McCoy Religious Support Office.

220908-N-FO714-1008YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 8, 2022) Mr. Chuck Leonillo, Trident Research Secure Autonomous Datalink for Undersea Warfare (USW) Portable Range (SADL-UP) project lead, conducts familiarization training for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) sailors for an upcoming anti-submarine warfare bilateral training exercise in the map room at the Commander, Task Force 71 cave onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 8. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF regularly fly, sail and operate together with other Allies and partners to promote security and stability throughout the region.

The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) held a town hall meeting October 12, 2022 at their headquarters, Portsmouth, Virginia, in advance of their transition to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Public Health directorate. Rear Adm. Brandon Taylor, Director for DHA Public Health, and Capt. Brian Feldman, Commander, NMCPHC co-hosted the event that was attended both in-person and virtually, by approximately 200 NMCPHC headquarters staff.

Gregory Wegner, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, gives his presentation April 21, 2022, during the installation observance the Holocaust Days of Remembrance and Holocaust Remembrance Day at Fort McCoy, Wis. Wegner served as the guest speaker for the event. According to the National Archives at www.archives.gov, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international memorial day designated by the United Nations to mark the anniversary of the January 27, 1945, liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau the largest Nazi concentration and death camp. The Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust is an annual commemoration designated by Congress to mark the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising in 1943. In 2022, Holocaust Remembrance Day was recognized on April 28, 2022.

U.S. Army Col. Manuel F. Ramirez, the Garrison Commander of Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, provides an initial brief to local community leaders during a combined leadership tour at the Army Education Center, Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 6, 2022. The combined leadership tour helps provide a conceptual understanding of Soldier operations within their community to help them become advocates, stakeholders and good neighbors. (U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Aaliyah Craven, 50th Public Affairs Detachment)

Kuwaiti Military Cooperation Director, Brig. Gen. Fahad Al-Otaibi (left), U.S. Army Central's Deputy Commander, Maj. Gen. Wendul Hagler II (Center), and Airforce Central, Deputy Commander, Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn (right), welcomes Bilateral Project Financial Management Review attendees at Patton Hall on Shaw AFB, S.C. Oct, 24.

An assumption of leadership was held for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2022. Space RCO was created in response to the National Defense Strategy calling for improvements to defense acquisition.

Master Sgt. Ana Guzman with the Fort McCoy Equal Opportunity Office gives opening comments for the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance on Jan. 16, 2024, in McCoys Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 2024 observance not only featured opening comments by Guzman who organized the event, it also included an opening prayer by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Amy Noble with the Fort McCoy Religious Support Office, and Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger spoke about the legacy of MLK Jr. The 2024 theme for the observance was Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off! After Messenger gave his presentation, a video of one of Kings most famous speeches, Ive Been to the Mountaintop, was played for the observance attendees.

Mr. Victor Vic Maciel, Security Cooperation Analyst, Mexico Branch, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), addresses the group of more than 40 senior military and civilian members from the U.S. and Mexico gathered to participate 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

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks attends Ronald Reagan Institute to provide remarks, Washington, D.C., May 6, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

As part of Operation Tomodachi, the United States military has humanitarian assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region that are supporting emergency relief efforts at the request of the government of Japan.

Principle aircraft commanders are briefed on Operation Gunsmoke '81. Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '81 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Gregory Wegner, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, gives his presentation April 21, 2022, during the installation observance the Holocaust Days of Remembrance and Holocaust Remembrance Day at Fort McCoy, Wis. Wegner served as the guest speaker for the event. According to the National Archives at www.archives.gov, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international memorial day designated by the United Nations to mark the anniversary of the January 27, 1945, liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau the largest Nazi concentration and death camp. The Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust is an annual commemoration designated by Congress to mark the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising in 1943. In 2022, Holocaust Remembrance Day was recognized on April 28, 2022.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force, attend a ceremony to honor the Navys 247th Birthday at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. The celebration included a cake cutting, a time-honored tradition in which the oldest Sailor present passes a piece of cake to the youngest Sailor present, representing the passing of naval traditions.

Kennedy Space Center employees attend a Veterans Day observance event on Nov. 7, 2019, in the Florida spaceports Training Auditorium. Those employees standing are being recognized for serving in the United States Armed Forces. During the event, Kennedy was named a Purple Heart Entity by the Military Order of the Purple Heart, becoming the first NASA center to receive this designation for support and services provided to veterans through the centers Veterans employee resource group. Following this recognition, Christopher Vedvick, a combat wounded veteran and Military Order of the Purple Heart department of Florida commander, spoke about his experience serving in the United States Army before retiring, his involvement in the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the purpose of the organization.

Fort McCoy community members participate in the 2022 Memorial Day Prayer Luncheon on May 26, 2022, at McCoys Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. Reverend Laurie Graber and her husband Tom Graber gave a presentation as guest speakers for the event. Both Grabers discussed their ministry and the importance of Memorial Day. Were several participants in the luncheon that included special guest speakers, special prayers provided by clergy, and music to honor fallen veterans for Memorial Day. Nearly three dozen community members attended the event that also included a free lunch. The event was organized by the Fort McCoy Religious Support Office.

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PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Aug. 12, 2022) - Pacific Partnership 2022 personnel, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and members of the local community, participate in a humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HA/DR) tabletop exercise during PP22. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in a protection practical exercises at the Inspector-Instructor (I&I) Orientation Training in New Orleans, Aug. 31, 2022. To keep the Marine Corps Reserve relevant, ready and responsive, this annual training provides guidance and best practices to recently assigned I&I staff by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. I&I Marines provide vital support by augmenting Reserve training, keeping communication open between active and Reserve Marines and helping manage the units between drill periods.

U.S. Air Force officers are being briefed before an actual meeting during a joint tactical information distribution system (JTIDS) training exercise. Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220507-N-XN177-2035 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2022) - Intelligence Specialist Seaman Caleb Jones, from Ardmore, Oklahoma, sings during karaoke night on the mess decks aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 7, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

RENO, Nevada (Sept. 10, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday gives remarks as the guest of honor at Tailhook 2022 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada. Tailhook is the largest annual Naval Aviation conference with this years theme being: 100 Years of Carriers. Gilday traveled to Nevada and California, Sept. 8-12, for Sailor and leadership engagement.

Hiromi Oliva, the Fire and Emergency Services fire protection inspector, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Directorate of Emergency Services, briefs the importance of fire safety to members of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Japan Engineer District (JED) during Safe + Sound week, at Camp Zama, Japan, August 17, 2022. Agencies like the Army Wellness Center, Fire & Emergency Services, and Army Public Health Command, in addition to JED Safety Office and Logistics all provided information to attendees.

U.S. Marine SSgt. Efrainslav Moreno an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with Special Training Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force speaks to Swedish Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, Swedish Amphibious Corps about different types of Improvised Explosive Devices scenarios during exercise TYR 22 at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda bay, Greece, July 12, 2022. TYR 22 is a Maritime Interdiction Operations exercise held at NMIOTC, bringing together Swedish Marines, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Special warfare combatant-craft crewmen to improve US and NATO Partner operational capacity, capability, and interoperability.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, the Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, welcomes the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Ingrida Šimonytė, to Fort Indiantown Gap to tour the base and learn more about the Pennsylvania National Guards partnership with the Lithuanian Armed Forces.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Victor Teal, Jr., commander of the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, talks about resiliency during an all hands meeting, Dec. 3, 2022, at Moffett Air National Guard Base near Mountain View, California.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, commanding general for Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, briefs the ambassadors on the OIR enduring mission and the changes in the area of operation during the Ambassador Day event Sept. 22, 2022, at Union III forward operating base, Baghdad, Iraq. More than 25 Coalition countries discussed the CJTF-OIR mission and broad efforts to tackle enduring regional security and stability changes.

Kentucky National Guard veteran Sgt. John Burlew speaks to friends and family that attend an awards ceremony at the Owensboro Armory in Owensboro, Ky. on June 10, 2022. Burlew was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for actions in Afghanistan in 2002

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, addresses attendees during the opening ceremony for the eighth iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 2022. PALS was co-hosted by MARFORPAC and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in order to enhance amphibious interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and mutual friendships with senior leaders from across the Indo-Pacific. This years 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 National Guard Master Sgt. Joshua Waters delivers a briefing on mentorship in the Wing Auditorium, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Ala., May 14, 2022. Other members of the Top 3 Organization delivered briefings on strategic thinking, leadership, developing joint relationships, professional development, and networking.

Lt. j.g. John Jarret III, the operations officer of Maritime Safety and Security Team Houston, gives a presentation on the unit's missions and training to agents from the Comando de Operações Táticas (COT), an elite tactical unit of the Federal Police of Brazil, during their visit to various Coast Guard units throughout Texas, May 26, 2022. COT visited Coast Guard units and personnel in Texas to learn more about the Coast Guards missions, assets and training.

Chad Smith, a paramedic with the Charleston Fire Department, instructs a tactical medical care course Sept. 26, 2022, at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia. The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy hosted a weeklong Federal Bureaus of Investigation Special Weapons and Tactics summit to train law enforcement officers in firearms, close quarters combat, tactical medical care, patrolling tactics and familiarize officers with improvised explosive devices.

William Forbes, design and construction business line leader, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) speaks during a memorial service for Robert S. Frank August 18, 2022. Flank joined the Design and Construction 4 team at NAVFAC EURAFCENT as an architect.

220712-N-UB993-1010NORFOLK, Va. (Jul 12, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks at the 33rd Annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association. The symposium focuses on opportunities for women throughout the military while also exploring options for the future, and the largest gathering of military women in the nation and is the premier professional development conference for women in the uniformed services and DoD.

Members of the press fill the theater at the 5th Allied Tactical Air Force headquarters for a press conference marking the beginning of Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Adm. Jeremy M. Boorda, commander-in-chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe, and Allied Forces, Southern Europe, is at the speakers podium. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Vicenza Air Base Country: Italy (ITA)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joshua Lewis, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Sacramento, speaks to Marine veterans during a traditional cake-cutting ceremony luncheon at The Sutter Club in Sacramento, California on Nov. 3, 2022. Marines with Recruiting Station Sacramento attended the luncheon to celebrate the 247th Marine Corps Birthday with Marines who served in the past.

NAPLES, ITALY -- Command Master Chief Mitcheal Burgin, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, command master chief, presents 101 Critical Day of Summer safety brief during an all-hands call in Naples, Italy, May 12, 2022. Navy Region EURAFCENT oversees nine installations in seven countries, enabling U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed, in order to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Participants gathered to compete in Netwars held June 10-11 at Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, A.R. to develop cyber security skills during Cybershield22. Cybershield22 is the DODs largest unclassified cyber security exercise working with multiple military branches and inter-agencies to collaborate in continually bettering the militarys capabilities cyber security.

An instructor with the Army's Installation Management Command (IMCOM)-Readiness Directorate discusses equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies and procedures Sept. 8, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. IMCOM-Readiness instructors taught hundreds of Fort McCoy workforce members on updated policies during two days of training at the installation. EEO awareness is mandatory training for all Army and Department of Defense personnel.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Hale briefs distinguished visitors of participating nations on the overview of training events carried out during Exercise TRADEWINDS 2022 in Belize City, Belize, on May 19, 2022.Photo: Corporal Mitchell Paquette, 12 Wing Imaging Services

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick Fahey, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, speaks during an annual brief to the community at The Clubs of Quantico and Crossroads Event Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 6, 2022. The annual event ensures that key community partners are well informed about MCBQs economic impact to the community. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Randy McDonald, Together with Veterans Minot Chapter executive director, discusses veteran suicide outreach initiatives during the Military Affairs Committee luncheon at an off-site location in Minot, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. The MAC lunch allows military leadership teams and community stakeholders an opportunity to converse and strengthen partnerships that benefit both parties.

Participants of the Executive Leadership Development Program receive a presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 6, 2024. The purpose of the visit is to familiarize participants of the ELDP with the rigors of recruit training and highlight the uniqueness that distinguishes Marines from the other branches of the Armed Forces. Marine Corps

Players from the Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team spent the afternoon touring the 104th Fighter Wing, Feb. 14, 2024, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. During the tour, the players saw the wing's F-15 Eagles take off, learned about the wing's mission, and spoke with pilots as part of the community outreach event. Air National Guard

Members attending the 2022 Scientific Summit hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency take part in a working group focused on recovering remains on the atoll of Tarawa, Sept. 21, 2022, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI. The atoll of Tarawa was involved in fierce fighting during World War II. Currently, DPAA and its partner organizations working to recover and repatriate the remains of American, Japanese, and Korean service members killed in action.

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Motorcycle riders listen to guest speakers during the 2022 Motorcycle Safety Day briefing held at The Landings on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 29, 2022. Organized by the 436th Airlift Wing Safety Office, The Message of Mentorship was this years theme as riders listened to numerous guest speakers, received refresher training, observed motorcycle demonstrations and participated in planned ride throughout central Delaware.

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve listen to a speaker during the Inspector-Instructor (I&I) Orientation Training in New Orleans, Jan. 9, 2024. This annual training provides guidance to newly assigned I&I staff by giving them the tools and resources necessary to support the Marine Forces Reserve's ongoing mission to augment the active component.

U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Switlick talks about arterial gas embolisms and treatment during a diving medicine conference at the Chuuk State Hospital in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Jan. 17, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships.

221101-N-EV253-1406 CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2022) - Dr. Roy Nafarrete engages his audience during his presentation at the Commander, Naval Air Forces 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Summit in Coronado, California, Nov. 1, 2022. More than 300 Naval Aviators attended the two-day summit to discuss ally-ship, challenge the concept of what it means to be a good wingman and bridge the gap between the conceptual understanding of DEI language and the practical application of DEI methods.

Lt. Gen. (ret) Rick Waddell speaks to Soldiers on the importance of the preparation on reacting to displaced civilians during the Dislocated Civilian Operations Training Event here in Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Soldiers from the 200th Military Police Command and the 353rd Civil Affairs Command spent three days on the importance of planning in taking care of refugees.

NASA and Roscosmos team members, along with Russian Search and Recovery Forces, meet at the Cosmonaut Hotel in Karaganda, Kazakhstan to discuss the readiness for the landing of Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel and Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA, along with Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Feustel, Arnold, and Artemyev are returning after 197 days in space where they served as members of the Expedition 55 and 56 crews onboard the International Space Station.

220901-N-PW480-0015 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Sep. 1, 2022) - Commander, MyNavy Career Center, Rear Adm. Stu Satterwhite, speaks inside of Ross Theater during a visit to Naval Station Great Lakes, Sept. 1. Satterwhite met with command pay and personnel administrators assigned to Great Lakes-area commands to discuss changes to pay processes and other improvements.

Charles Alexander, Jr. (center), superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery, introduces U.S. Army Col. (ret.) Gregory Gadson in the Multi-Purpose Room at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 4, 2022. Gadson was at ANC to speak to employees as part of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month. He also participated in a Public Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Gadson has dedicated himself to the work of Wounded Warriors, veterans, and other groups who support employment and betterment of person with disabilities.

Senior enlisted representatives from 22 African countries and the United States get together for a senior enlisted forum during the 2024 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Tunis, Tunisia, Feb. 28, 2024. AACS was formed in 2011 and the senior enlisted forum was established in 2019 with 13 original member countries. Air Force

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2022) - Joe Lamana, right, director of readiness, Office of Emergency Management and Medical Operations, speaks at the Senior Leaders Seminar as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 6, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas 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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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Siani, Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Dallas, gives his remarks and a heart felt speech at the 247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in Allen, Tx on Nov. 11, 2022. Since 1921, the Corps has celebrated their birthday and honored the legacy of the U.S. Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Ball. November 10 is the official birthday of the Marine Corps.

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Charles Rock addresses guests at the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Navy Ball held Oct. 13, 2022 at CFAS in celebration of the U.S. Navys 247th birthday. The theme of the U.S. Navys 247th birthday was "On Watch - 24/7 for 247 Years," which highlighted the Navy's enduring ability to remain fully ready to respond to and effectively deter emergent threats.

The Minnesota National Guard provides a traditional Minnesotan meal of a 12 ounce steak, salad, and baked potatoes to the Norwegian Home Guard as apart of a cultural event during the 51st Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange at Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, Minnesota on February 5th, 2024. The meal was cooked and provided by Serving Our Troops who have been providing this same meal to military families and Soldiers since 2004 (Minnesota Army National Guard

Norfolk (September 19, 2022) Chief Petty Officer selectees from various commands in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region participate in history and heritage training aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) facilitated by Command Master Chief James Parlier, USN (Ret.). Specifically, CMC Parlier shared some of his experiences while serving as the CMC aboard USS Cole (DDG-67), which was the target of a suicide bomb in October 2000 while at anchor in Aden, Yemen. The attack claimed the lives of 17 Sailors, and wounded 59 others. The presentation was part of the museums 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The three-day event allows CPO selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, and is hosted by the museum and area commands. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 2, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Jinwei Pho delivers a brief on the U.S. naval presence in Japan to delegates of the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). JASC is a student-led exchange program that promotes bilateral relations between the U.S. and Japan by studying together and analyzing U.S.-Japan relations. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

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.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass claps for Mobility Airmen during her keynote address during the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Denver, Colo. Oct. 29, 2022. Bass spoke to mobility Airmen and mobility partners, in which she expressed her focus on building a human capital strategy so that every Airman knows their role and purpose in our Air Force. The strategy consists of the rollout of the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan, Blueprint and Purple Book. Combined, all are essential tools to assist every Airman and supervisor in how we develop and employ our Airmen. Additionally, she stressed the need to understand strategic competition, what is at stake, and the high-end fight. Finally, she thanked mobility Airmen and underscored their imperative role within the joint force mission. Pacific Air Forces cannot do their mission without you,” said Bass. U.S. Air Forces in Europe cannot do their mission without you. Air Combat Command, U.S. Central Command, A

A mission crew is briefed during exercise COPE ELITE '81. Subject Operation/Series: COPE ELITE '81 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Major Matt Williams shares his story about the events that took place on April 6, 2008 in Shok Valley, Afghanistan during a Special Forces Association Convention (SFACON), where 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets, Soldiers and retirees attended a four-day event held from September 21-24, 2022, in the Colorado Springs area including Fort Carson. SFACON is held to honor, remember and recognize Green Berets and enablers with multiple special events, panels of speakers and Special Forces Medal of Honor guests.

Dave Hallstrom, senior intelligence analyst at Joint Interagency Task Force-West, discusses the role of JIATF-West and provides a brief on Pacific area maritime threats during the 8th annual Southeast Asia Maritime Law Enforcement Initiative Commanders' Forum in Tumon, Guam, Apr. 5, 2022. The intent of the SEAMLEI forum is to enhance regional stability by promoting maritime safety, security, cooperation, coordination and information sharing.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (June 28, 2022) - U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, gives his remarks at the Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) change of command ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, June 28. TF 51/5 responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support CENTCOM, 5th Fleet, and Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives.

During the Norwegian Exchange at Camp Ripley, Norwegian and American service members joined together for a joint chapel service, March 30, 2022. The Exchange is the longest-running military exchange and began with a handshake nearly 49 years ago. (Minnesota National Guard Photo by Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

031112-F-2121E-001. Base: Dresden State: Sachsen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: EUCOM

Members of the Province of Pordenone and Udine, Italian military regional command, U.S. Consulate Milan Political-Economic, U.S. Airmen stationed at Aviano Airbase, U.S. Ljubljana Office of Defense Cooperation, Slovenian Delegation, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, during the Sustainable Training Area Management Workshop, Udine, Italy, September 20, 2022. Natura 2000 is a network of nature protection areas in the territory of the European Union. It is made up of Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas designated under the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive, respectively. The network includes both terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas. The event dialogue was designed to increase and improve a developing relationship between military and civilian representatives.

BALTIMORE (January 24, 2024) - Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore, commandant, Naval District Washington, takes part in a press conference at the World Trade Center Baltimore Top of the World Observation Level about the Navy's participation in Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore 2024. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover is the citys celebration of the sea services with this year marking the City of Baltimore's fourth time hosting Navy Fleet Week.

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-122-64. Hurricane Katrina

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

120822-N-WL435-372GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 22, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert asks Groton area Sailors to give Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West a "Who-yah" during an all-hands call at Naval Submarine Base New London. West's Navy career began in the New London area and Greenert wanted to pay tribute to West before he retires in September 2012.

220927-N-DK722-1002 OXFORD, United Kingdom (Sept. 27, 2022) Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, center, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), speaks with U.S. Navy Ensigns, currently attending the University of Oxford, during an academic leadership engagement in Oxford, U.K., Sept. 27, 2022. Engagements between defense leadership and academic scholars strengthens allied relationships, and builds greater understanding of the U.S. Navy among future international leaders.

Senior leaders from the Indo-Pacific region view a video during the opening ceremony for the eighth iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 2022. PALS was co-hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in order to enhance amphibious interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and mutual friendships with senior leaders from across the Indo-Pacific. This years 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.

New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, begin the receiving process on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 27, 2023. The receiving process includes the recruits phone call home, gear issue, and haircuts.

Incident Command Post - 26-HK-406-33. Hurricane Katrina

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - PHOTOS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL JACK KELLY AND CHINESE DELEGATION

Seven U.S. Air Force veterans and their spouses tour the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard in Jacksonville, Florida, Oct. 12, 2022. The Vietnam-era pilots are all graduates from the 1967 pilot training course held at the now-defunct Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas. The pilots flew an assortment of aircraft to include the F-4 Phantom II, C-141 Starlifter and LTV A-7 Corsair II, among others, during the war fight in Vietnam. During the visit, U.S. Air Force Col. Mansour Elhihi, 125th Operations Group commander, shared the Wing's vast mission sets, the upcoming F-35 Lightning II conversion, and the National Guard's role supporting the National Defense Strategy. The veterans, now scattered across the U.S., have been reuniting the Jacksonville area for over 12 years to rekindle old friendships and bond over their shared experience of serving in the Air Force.

DF-ST-89-04219. Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MORNING 88-2 Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

James Holtsnider, U.S. Embassy Kuwait Charge d'Affaires, speaks to 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, September 27, 2022. Operating as a Deputy Chief of Mission to Kuwait since 2021, Holtsnider is also operating as the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait.

Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard, met with community members in Burlington, Vermont, February 16th, 2024. All members of the Vermont National Guard, spoke with other New Americans living in Vermont about their experiences serving in the Vermont National Guard.

With a press conference and a presentation on 20 April 1974, the left-wing organisation at the Bundeswehr Soldat '74 was introduced, which belongs to the DKP-affiliated SDAJ, Deutschland

Medium shot. General Newton briefs commanders and local community members on A-76 study. Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Senior Airman Caden A. Soper, 2022 Outstanding Airman of the Year representing Pacific Air Forces, listens to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., give the State of the Air Force address at the Air and Space Forces Associations Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2022. Soper was recognized as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year based upon superior leadership, job performance and personal achievement.

221201-N-TR141-1010 SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Dec. 1, 2022) Sailors assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Band in Norfolk, Virginia, attached to hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) for Continuing Promise 2022, perform for Mauricio Baez school students at the Mauricio Baez Cultural Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dec. 1, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (April 3, 2023) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday speaks during a panel comprised of himself, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan, and Rear Adm. (Ret.) Ann Phillips during the 2023 Sea-Air-Space Exposition held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, April 3. The Sea-Air-Space Exposition is an annual event that brings together key military decision makers, the U.S. defense industrial base and private-sector U.S. companies for an innovative and educational maritime based event.

Col. Chris Landers, commander of 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, left, bids farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Burke, right, during a farewell dinner at Colombus, Ga., Jan. 5. Burke serves as the command segeant major for 1st SFAB whos mission to to advise and assist foreign military partners in the U.S. SOUTHCOM area of responsibility. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jason Elmore.

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