Military Training and Ceremonies

A series of images depicting military personnel in various training and ceremonial activities, showcasing teamwork, discipline, and tactical preparation.

020523-F-6655M-004. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2002 Country: Thailand (THA)

030202-M-7031A-003. Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines

U.S. Army soldiers and Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) service members conduct a class on field artillery as part of exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023, at the 5th Marine Training Center (Puslatpur), Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia, September 2, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Kazakhstan emergency medical technicians stand by during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, .... Complete Scene Caption: Kazakhstan emergency medical technicians stand by during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise

An infantry platoon from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) marches along a road beside the beach during the combined Thai/U.S. exercise Cobra Gold '90. State: Rayong Province Country: Thailand (THA)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 pose for a photo with children from Ban Prakaet school on the first day of construction at Chanthaburi, Thailand, Feb. 9, 2024. Marines of MWSS-171 lent their engineering expertise to multilateral humanitarian efforts during Cobra Gold 24. Joint Exercise Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia and a concrete example of the strong alliance and strategic relationship between Thailand and the United States. This year will be the 43rd iteration of the multilateral exercise and will be held from Feb. 27 to March 8, 2024. Marine Corps

Soldiers from the Headquarter and Headquarters and Charlie Company, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army Hawaii Reserve and French soldiers work together to maintain an orderly crowd control on Huahine, French Polynesia, May 15, 2022, during Marara 22. Exercise Marara 22 reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and partners in Oceania and raises our collective readiness to address crises and contingencies in the region.

Partner force team members ruck during the water and land course of the Fuerzas Comando 2022 competition in La Base Naval de Amapala, Honduras on June 20, 2022. Fuerzas Commando is a multinational SOF skills competition that showcases the diversity of the SOF community in the western hemisphere, strengthens our regional partnerships, and demonstrates readiness and interoperability across regional boundaries.

Lt. Col. Agim Kucana, Commander of the Albanian Armys Light Infantry Battle Group (LIBG), greets Soldiers of the New Jersey Army National Guard at Land Forces Headquarters, Zall-Herr, Tirana, Albania, on September 13. The N.J. National Guard sent over 30 Soldiers in support of the Albanian Armed Forces upcoming NATO Validation Exercise as part of the State Partnership Program that has lasted over 20 years and conducted more than 500 military-to-military events.

MG Meade sits under the trees with soldiers dressed in combat gear and M-16A1 rifles for a briefing after a grenade attack in Port au Prince, Haiti killed 5 people and wounded at least 25. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Port Au Prince Country: Haiti (HTI)

A Georgian Defense Forces officer addresses a multinational formation prior to the opening ceremony of the multinational exercise known as Noble Partner at the Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2022. Exercise Noble Partner is designed to enhance regional partnerships and increase U.S. force readiness and interoperability in a realistic, multinational training environment. The exercise allows participants to conduct situational training exercises, live-fire exercises, and combined mechanized maneuvers. ( U.S. Army photo by Pfc Katlynn Pickle)

010809-F-3677G-009. Subject Operation/Series: SEAHAWK 2001 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

010802-F-9186F-013. Subject Operation/Series: FOCUS RELIEF Base: Accra Country: Ghana (GHA)

030322-M-2900S-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Philippine Marines with 3rd Marine Brigade introduce themselves to their U.S. Marine Corps counterparts assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, following the opening ceremony for KAMANDAG 6 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 3, 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.

A platoon of Korean Augmentees to the US Army (KATUSA), march to the parade ground where they will have a group photo taken a week prior to graduating from the KATUSA Training Center, Camp Jackson, Republic of Korea, on Oct. 30, 1998. Originally begun in 1950, the KATUSA program was designed to augment US fighting forces just after the breakout of the Korean War. After the armistice KATUSA soldiers remained with 8th Army units to enhance mission capability. Korean enlistees attend a 20 day training program at the center where they refine their English language skills, and learn about American culture as well as US Army structure and methods. Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Camp Jackson Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

010923-A-7315T-019. Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM

TNI soldiers evacuate an injured personnel to a designated location during their medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) training as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 6, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

LA VENTA, Honduras - Distinguished visitors from the U.S. and Honduras listen to an initial presentation before a combat demo for the Fuerzas Comando competition June 21, 2022, in La Venta, Honduras. Fuerzas Comando (FC) is a Foreign Military Interaction exercise designed to enhance multinational and regional cooperation, mutual trust and confidence and improve the training, readiness, interoperability, and capability of regional Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Indonesian Army soldiers conduct a cordon and search exercise during Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. Cordon and search is a tactic used to secure an area, and search the premises for weapons or insurgents. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

Simulated patients wearing ambulatory casualty chemical protection suits board a truck during a casualty drill. The men are testing the suits for the first time under tropical conditions. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

LGEN D. S. McGiver of New Zealand, center, commander, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO), and two officers from the 82nd Airborne Division salute as they review the troops of 2nd Bn., 505th Inf., 82nd Airborne Div., during a ceremony at the MFO South Camp. The battalion is being relieved by 1ST Bn., 17th Inf., 6th Inf. Div., after serving six months with the MFO peacekeepers on the Sinai Peninsula. Base: Sharm El Sheikh Country: Egypt (EGY)

TNI soldiers are standing by while a 9-Line MEDEVAC is being performed during their medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) training as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 6, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Helminski, the commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, briefs Marines during a rehearsal of concept (ROC) walk on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2022. The ROC walk was conducted in order to establish clear objectives and communication between all personnel and their respective units in preparation for Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. The MCCRE is a part of V16s pre-deployment training prior to their composite with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. V16 will be the Ground Combat Element of the 26th MEU.

Republic of Korea medical and U.S. Air Force 8th Medical Group personnel exchange patches after an immersion training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Immersion trainings provide opportunities for U.S. and ROKAF members to work interoperability and enhance future mission fluidity.

BELMOPAN, Belize (May 12, 2022) Mexican Naval Infantry Corps Marines assigned to Location, Search, and Neutralization of Explosive Devices unit conduct IED training alongside French Army Antilles Explosive Ordnance Disposal team during Exercise Tradewinds 2022, May 11, 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

050103-N-0057P-047. Base: Banda Aceh State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN)

020519-F-9085B-007. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

U.S. Army Spc. Kaly Ramirez from the 16Th Combat Aviation Brigade, conducts cold and hot load medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) training for U.S. Army and Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Soldiers during exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023, at 5th Marine Training Center (Puslatpur), Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia, Sep. 2, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combine and joint event, highlighting the 6 participating and 12 observing nations commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Soldiers demonstrates the proper way to perform a pull-up for Fuerzas Comando Competition Physical Fitness test June 13, 2022, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Fuerzas Comando is a Foreign Military Interaction exercise designed to enhance multinational and regional cooperation, mutual trust and confidence and improve the training, readiness, interoperability, and capability of regional Special Operations Forces.

Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commanding general for 3rd Marine Brigade, speaks with U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during KAMANDAG 6 on Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral training exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen interoptibility, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Andrew T. Priddy, the Deputy Commanding General of II Marine Expeditionary Force and Commanding General of 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, meets with Swedish Marine Corps Colonel Henrik Rosen, the Naval and Assistant Defense Attache at the Embassy of Sweden during exercise Archipelago Endeavor on Naval Base Berga, Sweden, Sept. 12, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

111215-M-IS773-059REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Dec. 15, 2011) Cpl. Jonathan Roche plays a game during a community-outreach project at Ream Elementary School. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit logistics combat element is embarked aboard the Makin Island amphibious ready group.

Military and diplomatic leaders from various participating nations attend the opening ceremony of Cutlass Express 2024. Exercises like Cutlass Express foster trust between participating nations by promoting mutual understanding and cooperation. Exercise Cutlass Express (CE) is one of three African regional "Express" series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet.While it primarily focuses on counter-piracy and maritime security operations, it also addresses other maritime threats such as smuggling, illegal fishing, and maritime terrorism. Djibouti, being strategically located at the entrance to the Red Sea, often serves as a key hub for this exercise due to its significance in regional maritime security efforts. The exercise typically involves participation from various countries, including those in the region, as well as international partners such as the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and other allied

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020929-M-3022S-001. Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC RESPONSE 2002 Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Major Command Shown: 24th MEU (SOC)

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Royal Thai Marines pose for a group photo during Exercise Cobra Gold in Chantaburi province, Thailand, Feb. 26, 2024. Cobra Gold demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, advancing common interests, and a commitment to our allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

A Marine officer poses with members of the Egyptian military during the multinational, joint service Exercise Bright Star '87. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '87 Base: El Hammam Country: Egypt (EGY)

A master sergeant briefs a team from the 1314th Ground Combat Readiness and Evaluation Squadron on the course of fire for the Defender Challenge '88 M-60 machine gun competition. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060127-A-1526R-131. Base: Poptun State: Peten Country: Guatemala (GTM) Scene Major Command Shown: 94TH COMBAT SUPPORT HOSPITAL

Personnel from C Company, 44th Signal Battalion, Mannheim, Germany, provide airload certification in support of Exercise AGILE LION '01, a computer assisted, command post training exercise held at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. This exercise simulates a non-combatant evacuation operation from an unstable country using military units from the US Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines, as well as other government and civilian agencies. Subject Operation/Series: AGILE LION '01 Base: Caserma Ederle State: Vicenza Country: Italy (ITA)

Soldiers of the U.S. Army, Australian Army, and TNI Angkatan Darat conduct a mission brief and rehearsal prior to their field training exercise as part of Super Garuda Shield 22 in Baturaja, Indonesia on Aug. 6, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

Syrian Internal Security Forces training academy members hold certificates of completion in formation during a graduation ceremony in the al-Shaddadi region, Syria, April 3, 2023. Detention Capabilities Assessment Team personnel assigned to Alpha Company, 1-148th Infantry, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Buckeye conduct law enforcement fundamentals courses with Asayish partners to equip them with skills needed to secure northeast Syria against ISIS. Coalition Forces advise, assist, and enable Syrian Democratic Forces in the enduring defeat of ISIS.

030221-M-7031A-010. Base: Marine Corps Base, Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL)

Republic of Singapore Navy Military Expert 1-1 Nathaniel Wong, right, waits for U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, to choose a patch for trade during a deck landing qualification survey as part of Super Garuda Shield 2023, aboard RSN endurance class tank landing ship RSS Endeavour (210), in Surabaya, Indonesia, Sep. 1, 2023. While the DLQ survey familiarized U.S. Marines with the tactics, techniques, and procedures of landing on the RSS Endeavour (210), it also gave both forces the opportunity to build comradery through a patch exchange. The United States relationships with allied and partner nations is invaluable, and international training exercises such as Super Garuda Shield allow our military forces to work closely together with allied and partnered forces in order to enhance interoperability and strengthen cooperation. Super Garuda Shield 2023 (SGS23) is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in sco

010605-D-9880W-282. Base: Mijak State: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER)

Philippine Army delegation participates in the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Training Center (JPMRC) rotation 23-01 opening ceremony on Area X-Ray at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Oct. 20, 2022. Both the U.S. and the Philippines are committed to strengthening our longstanding security alliance, which has been a cornerstone for stability and security in the region for decades.

030221-M-7031A-014. Base: Marine Corps Base, Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL)

040707-M-4419R-012. Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

DF-ST-86-09386. Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT RODEO Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220423-N-DM318-1125 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Apr. 23, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, prepares to boards an MV-22 following a stop at the base while en route, for an official visit, to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

MAJ. GEN. Ken Simpson, Assistant Division Commander, 7th Infantry Division (Light) and LT. COL. Stikeleather, Commander, 62nd Air Defense Artillery, 7th Infantry Division (Light) case the unit colors. Base: Fort Ord State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Honorable Walter B. Slocombe (ont the left), Under Secretary of Defense (Policy), is greets several members of the 16th Airborne Battalion Headquarters North Poland Brigade (NORDPOL), which includes Polish soldiers, a US Army Liaison Officer, and Norwegian Army Security CHIEF. Mr. Slocombe is on a two-day visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina to meet with IFOR personnel and various Bosnian civic leaders. Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

An instructor demonstrates a new water filtering process to representives of various Latin American countries and the US, during the Jungle Operations Congerence. Base: Fort Sherman Country: Panama (PAN)

National flag descent. Zocalo.Centro historico. Mexico D.F. Mexico.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and French Foreign Legionnaires with 2d Regiment pose for a photo at Nimes, France, May, 26, 2022. This was part of a bilateral training event with the French Foreign Legion that challenged the forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provided the opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen bonds.

United States Army Major General Philip R. Kensinger Jr., (right), Commanding General, US Army South (USARSO) Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, shows USA General Charles E. Wilhelm (center), Commander in CHIEF Southern Command (CINCSOUTHCOM), ongoing constructions at future housing; presently being upgraded for incoming soldiers from Panama. Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Spc. Zach Torres, a cannoncrew member assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, poses with his counterparts from the 15th Unit Field Artillery Battalion, Tentara Nasional Indonesia, during sling load training at Super Garuda Shield 2022 on Aug. 4, 2022 at Baturaja Training Area, Indonesia. Super Garuda Shield 2022, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. Military and Indonesian National Armed Forces, reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

Service members from the U.S. Air Forces 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan and the Indonesian Air Force assemble multiple containerized delivery systems at Abdulrachman Saleh Air Force Base, Malang, Indonesia for Cope West 2022, June 17, 2022. Cope West 2022 further strengthens the close and growing partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia, highlighting 73 years of Indonesian diplomatic relations.

020822-M-5455N-007. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 2d MAW

010501-F-0697K-003. Subject Operation/Series: UNION FLASH 01 Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

030524-M-9812M-067. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2003 Base: U Tapao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: USMC

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and other distinguished guests, watch a Brazilian youth group demonstrate capoeira, a Brazilian martial art form, while visiting multinational service members in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 8, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

Indonesian Army Capt. Eka Shinta instructs Malaysian Army soldiers on how to conduct a dismounted patrol training during exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 19, 2022. Dismounted patrolling allows for peacekeepers to interact directly for personal negotiations and community interactions. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

Representatives from the United States and partnering nations take part in the 37th Tradewinds exercise opening ceremony May 7, 2022 at the British Army Training Support Unit Belize. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

000828-M-3643S-018. Subject Operation/Series: ULCHI FOCUS LENS 2000 Base: Palan State: Kyonggi-Do Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

The Republic of Korea Army 5th Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Kyu-Jun Lee visited the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade on July 20, 2022 to receive a capabilities brief on the AH-64E v6 and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. Lt. Gen. Lee stands before his staff as he is briefed on these aircraft and their manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.

ASEAN Chargé DAffaires Kate Rebholz and TNI-AU Air Vice Marshal Benedictus Benny host the closing ceremony during for Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 31, 2022. The two-week long exercise taught platoons and representatives from each country skills and techniques for United Nations peacekeeping missions.

Philippines, Luzon Island, The Cordillera Mountains, Kalinga Province near Tinglayan. Philippine Army personnel hiking on trail.

000504-N-1012K-584. Base: Camp Garcia State: Vieques Island Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 1 patrol during a field exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 18, 2023. MWHS-1 conducted rear area security combat readiness rehearsals, which allowed Marines the opportunity to assess their readiness in a field environment and engage in team-based training exercises.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dallas Burke, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), showcases a historic Marine Corps uniform during the Marine Corps historical uniform pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 9, 2022. The event included a historical uniform pageant and the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 247th Marine Corps birthday.

U.S. Marines with the Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) team, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Royal Thai Armed Forces services members with Thailand Mine Action Center, pose for a photo during a Childrens Day event at Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 13, 2024. HMA team members were invited to participate in Thailands annual Childrens Day event to commemorate children and raise awareness about child welfare and their rights.

Members from the U.S. Congress visit a multinational training with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Finnish soldiers assigned to the Guard Jaeger Regiment at Santahamina, Finland, June 30, 2022. The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and the Guard Jaeger Regiment of the Finnish army trained in Finland to strengthen relations and help build interoperability between the two nations.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in initial drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 6, 2022. Close order drill is an important means by which a recruit develops a high state of discipline, confidence, and respect for authority, teamwork, unit esprit, and instant willingness to obey orders.

ASEAN Chargé DAffaires Kate Rebholz and TNI-AU Air Vice Marshal Benedictus Benny host the closing ceremony during for Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 31, 2022. The two-week long exercise taught platoons and representatives from each country skills and techniques for United Nations peacekeeping missions.

Indonesian Soldiers conduct live hoist training during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 22 at Baturaja, Indonesia on Aug. 1, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Aug. 10, 2022) - U.S. Navy Utilitiesman 2nd Class Michael Fraley, from Winchester, Kentucky, with Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), right, briefs Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) and ACB-1 leaders on the Salvacion renovation projects progress during a tour of the worksite. 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 and Sailors with Marine Air Group 36, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, unload supplies at Calumpang Elementary School during Operation Goodwill as part of the Philippine Bilateral Exercise 2011 (Phiblex 2011), Mabalacat, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 14, 2010. Marines and Sailors provided sports equipment, school supplies, shoes, and desks.

Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, Military parade during daily Flag Lowering Ceremony in the Zocalo.

Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Hornof Africa (CJTF-HOA), attended a ceremony for the 45th anniversary of theDjibouti Armed Forces (DAF), June 6, 2022.

MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 15, 2022) Mexican Naval Infantry, attached to the Mexican Naval Infantry Corps, launch combat rubber raiding craft during a simulated amphibious exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 15. 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.

A member of the Timor-Leste Defense Force prepares for a dental procedure during the health services outreach event as part of Pacific Angel 22-4 in Baucau, Timor-Leste, Sept. 12, 2022. The operation, scheduled Sept. 12-17, focuses on capacity building through health services outreach, engineering civic action program construction projects and subject matter expert exchanges. Pacific Air Forces participate in PAC ANGEL operations in order to advance interoperability and build upon established partnerships between our military forces and our allies and partners.

Representatives from the United States and partering nations close out Tradewinds exercises in final ceremony May 20, 2022 at British Army Training and Support Unit Belize for Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

030714-F-1443F-009. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps leaders stand together during KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 6, 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.

US Marine Corps Sergeant Pedro Carlo from Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Cherry Point, North Carolina, lays mortar during the construction of the Estigarribia School, Paraguay, Exercise NEW HORIZONS. Combined Task Force Guarani Springs conducts engineer and medical operations in Paraguay 2001, enabling joint training. The task force will renovate, construct and improve the infrastructure of four schools, four water wells, two medical clinics, and conduct multiple Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETES), and Veterinarian Readiness Training Exercises (VETRETES) as agreed to by the government of Paraguay. Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS Base: Estigarribia Country: Paraguay (PRY)

Chadian generals carrying the coffin of Marshal and President of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno during his funeral on April 23, 2021 in N'Djamena. He was killed at the front during the fighting against the rebellion of the Front for Alternation and Concord in Chad (FACT) on April 20, 2021. President Idriss Deby Itno had ruled Chad for 30 years.

120519-N-TV651-007 SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 19, 2012) U.S. Coast Guard Fireman Mike Pederson, assigned to the Legend-class National Security Cutter USS Waesche (WMSL 751), celebrates a successful training session with Royal Thai navy Lt. Sajjapong U-Domsuk, the damage control training officer at the Royal Thai navy's Damage Control Training Center during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness.

U.S. Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations teams receive a tour of Sacxán, Mexico, from the town mayor during exercise TRADEWINDS 2022, May 16. TRADEWINDS provides the opportunity for U.S. SOF to train with Mexico and participating nations to improve interoperability and effectively execute future operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Maj. Daisy Bueno)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Inara Xie, left, Pacific Angel 22-4 lead medical planner, speaks with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force in support of Pacific Angel 22-4 in Baucau, Timor-Leste, Sept. 11, 2022. The operation is scheduled for Sept.12-17 and will focus on capacity building through health services outreach, engineering civic action program construction projects and subject matter expert exchanges.

060120-F-1740G-003. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard trained on humanitarian aid distribution during exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. The United Nations humanitarian aid distribution is one of the fastest and most effective ways to support rapid humanitarian response for people affected by natural disasters and conflict. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

Members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Royal Thai Army, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 555th Engineer Brigade and 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), and U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12 pose for a group photo with Thai officials and locals during the groundbreaking ceremony for Exercise Cobra Gold 2024 (CG24) at the Ban Nong Yai School, Chachoengsao Province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 13, 2024. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Royal Thai Navy, U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps worked together to construct a new multipurpose building for the school. Cobra Gold is a multilateral humanitarian exercise that plays a crucial role in strengthening ties with the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and increasing interoperability of partnered nations. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Isabella Mancini)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade stand in formation during a Change of Command ceremony at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 3, 2022. Col. Daniel Miller relinquished command to Col. Wilbur Hsu.

Malaysian Army soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol training during exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 19, 2022. Dismounted patrolling allows for peacekeepers to interact directly for personal negotiations and community interactions. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

Service members from the U.S. Air Forces 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan and the Indonesian Air Force dance together during the closing ceremony at Abdulrachman Saleh Air Force Base, Malang, Indonesia for Cope West 2022, June 24, 2022. Cope West 2022 further strengthens the close and growing partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia, highlighting 73 years of Indonesian diplomatic relations.

U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Cowden, a visual information specialist assigned to 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 18th Airborne Corps, participates in a technical skills lane that included timed events such as creating a portrait, interview set up, and a manuel drawing while competing in the 2022 Spc. Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, May 22, 2022. The annual multi-day competition tests the tactical and technical proficiency of visual information and public affairs specialists across the DOD and participating international competitors.

A Turkish soldier holds his country's flag during the opening ceremonies of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, United .... Complete Scene Caption: A Turkish soldier holds his country's flag during the opening ceremonies of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central

SAVUSAVU, Republic of Fiji (May 26, 2022) U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 (NMCB-3), pose for a photo with Fijian village leaders after a ground breaking ceremony in support of 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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