Military Training and Meetings

Images depict military personnel engaged in training and meetings, featuring diverse classes, discussions, and leadership interactions across various locations.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, 16th Air Force commander and Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (Air Force) commander, talks with Airmen during a luncheon at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 14, 2024. The luncheon was an opportunity for Airmen to inquire about their mission responsibilities and future obligations, while also providing context to the facets of the 27th Special Operations Wing's capabilities and their impact on information warfare. Air Force

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division take a design thinking class at the Airborne Innovation Lab on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2022. The design thinking class was led by East Carolina University staff and was centered around the process of identifying a problem and brainstorming creative solutions.

221017-N-UB993-2028KINGS BAY, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Chief of the Boat and Command Master Chiefs during a mentoring session at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Oct. 17, 2022. Honea is conducting fleet visits to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Airmen from the 3rd Wing proceed through the pre-deployment function line at the Joint Mobility Complex, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 21, 2022, in preparation to support NATO Air Shielding. Integration with NATO Allies and Partners further demonstrate the Alliances dedication to deter and defend in an increasing complex and changing security environment.

NAPLES, Italy (May 11, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith speaks to hospital staff during his visit to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, May 11, 2022. Smith visited the installations across Naples to engage in discussions about Navy concerns and quality of life issues. USNH Naples is the largest naval hospital in Europe and serves a diverse population of over 9,800 beneficiaries.

220713-N-TH560-0316 NORFOLK, Va. (July 13, 2022) - Rear Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander, Navy Personnel Command (NPC), prompts a discussion during a listening session focused on diversity, equity and inclusion at the MyNavy HR Career Development Symposium Mid-Atlantic. The symposium, hosted by NPC, featured trade show booths, breakout sessions with top MyNavy HR leadership, and the Fleet Engagement Team focused on servicing Professional Apprenticeship Career Track Sailors.

U.S. Army Col. Zachary Miller, 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade commander, discusses recruiting ideas with a working group during the SFAC Command Forum at the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 27, 2022. Advisors were divided into different teams to debate ways to improve recruiting tactics for the Security Force Assistance enterprise.

221013-N-TP834-1022Rear Adm. William Pennington, U.S. Space Command chief of staff, addresses attendees of the celebration of the Navys 247th birthday celebration, Oct. 13, 2022, at USSPACECOM headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. During his remarks, Pennington spoke of the importance of the Navy, embracing its role in the joint force. USSPACECOM is honored to provide space-based capabilities in support of maritime operations, and proud of the Sailors in NAVSPACE, our service component, who play a vital role in delivering space power to the entire Fleet. (USSPACECOM photo by Mass Communication Specialist1st Class John Philip Wagner Jr.)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith answers questions during an all-hands call at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington May 20, 2022. MCPON Smith visited commands throughout the pacific northwest to engage with Sailors to discuss their concerns, quality of life issues, and champion Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gildays ‘Get Real, Get Better initiative. ‘Get Real, Get Better is a call to action for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem-solving best practices that empower our people to achieve exceptional performance.

Senior Master Sgt. James M. Ethington, 131st Bomb Wing Human Resource Advisor, addresses the audience during his retirement ceremony, May 15, 2022, at Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Base, St. Louis, Missouri. Ethington served for 20 years.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, 16th Air Force commander and Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (Air Force) commander, talks with Airmen during a luncheon at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 14, 2024. The luncheon was an opportunity for Airmen to inquire about their mission responsibilities and future obligations, while also providing context to the facets of the 27th Special Operations Wing's capabilities and their impact on information warfare. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt.. Maurice L. Williams, command chief, Air National Guard, speaks to Airmen of the 164th Airlift Wing, Tennessee National Guard, during a town hall at the Memphis Air National Guard base in Memphis, Tennessee August 6, 2022. During this time, he offered mentorship to the members of the 164th AW.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cully Stearns, 81st Security Forces Squadron operations NCO in charge, leads a discussion on goal setting during LEAD-a-thon at the Bay Breeze Event Center on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 4, 2023. Hosted by Dragon University, LEAD-a-thon provided total force tiered education in support of evolving mission and leader priorities.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gregory Weigel, assistant director of operations assigned to the 354th Operations Group, attends a Red Flag-Alaska 23-1 welcome briefing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2022. RF-A 23-1 is a Pacific Air Forces directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions.

Combat Life Saver Instructor Staff Sgt. Kasey Culverson teaches 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers the importance of Tactical Combat Casualty Care during training May 16, 2022 on Camp Bull Simons, Fla. This annual class helps increase combat effectiveness by testing their knowledge in skills they have trained for as if it were a real world mission.

Members of Team Kirtland listen to a briefing at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., July 8, 2022. The briefing detailed Kirtland Airmens personal experiences during the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021.

U.S. Air Force Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, speaks to a squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 3, 2023. Taylor provided the opening remarks for the Squadron Leadership Course, a comprehensive course designed to ensure the success of future Air Force Special Operations Command Squadron commanders and their senior enlisted leaders.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd McCarthy, Strategy and Plans Chief, office of the Deputy Commandant for Information, briefs personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force on Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 8, Information, the newest Marine Corps warfighting function, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2022. The purpose of MCDP 8, Information is to introduce a conceptual framework for understanding and employing the information warfighting function in addition to providing Marines with increased flexibility in their operational approaches across all phases of the competition continuum and in all warfighting domains.

Members of the German Military Aviation Authority observe students assigned to the 334th Training Squadron in the first block of their training on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 12, 2024. The GMAA visited the 334th TRS to gain a deeper understanding of the training controllers undergo and to collaborate on innovative ideas to enhance the training pipeline for both countries. Air Force

U.S. Army Soldiers attending the 103rd Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion leadership academy listen to opening remarks of Command Sgt. Maj. Nam Nguyen; senior enlisted leader of the battalion, Feb. 5, 2024. Leadership academies play a crucial role in developing and refining the leadership skills of military personnel. Army

220803-N-TH560-0050 WASHINGTON (Aug. 3, 2022) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Amadou Barry, a member of Regional Support Center Washington, D.C., leads training for command pay and personnel administrators (CPPA) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Aug. 3. All Navy CPPAs took part in training, designed to improve the quality and timeliness of pay transactions, from Aug. 2 to 5 to support the Navys Get Real Get Better approach to fleet readiness.

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Kamper, answers questions during the Air Defense Artillery Symposium at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.Our theme for this years symposium is ADA for Army 2030 - Enabling the Maneuver Commander. This theme originates from Air Defenses significant growth and modernization efforts to provide additional capability and capacity to the operational force. Invited speakers include senior leaders of the Army with vast AMD experience to include General James Dickinson, LTG Daniel Karbler, MG Sean Gainey, and the AAMDC Commanders. Additionally, LTG Donahue will provide a Corps Commander's perspective of what capabilities are required from Air Defense Artillery to enable the maneuver force. These discussions will aid in the development of the AMD force for the Army of 2030.

Florida Army National Guard, Lt. Col. Mark Bianchi, 48th Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) commander, briefs local, state and federal authorities as well as other CST teams from N.Y., I.L., S.C., G.A., and N.C., at C.W. Bill Young Armed Forces Reserve Center during Operation Night Hammer, May 22, 2022. Operation Night Hammer is the first ever training operation of its kind to coordinate and cooperate with other states and entities to identify Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) agents.

Lt. Wesley Stakely and the 168th Wing finance office presents the One Tuff FM'er Award to Maj. David Simpson and Capt. Michael Nash of the 168th Civil Engineering Squadron. The One Tuff FM'er Award was established to recognize individuals in finance for their outstanding achievements in the Comptroller Flight. Finance extended the award to include members in the wing who have significantly impacted the Comptroller Flight, improving and supporting the finance office. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Air Force National Guard Master Sgt. Robert Shaw, administrative operations NCO for the Oregon Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) - Enhanced Response Force Package, participated in a practical exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 18, 2022 during the Humanitarian Assistance Response Training Disasters Course. This two and a half day course featured practical exercises, role playing exercises, and case studies that helped the lecturers explain real-life scenarios they may encounter during humanitarian missions.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, speaks during an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip by senior leaders to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)

Airmen of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron render their first salute to the incoming commander, Maj. Mark Howard, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. The assumption of command ceremony marks a formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command.

U.S. Air Force leaders with the 182nd Airlift Wing attend a strategic summit at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois, Feb. 4, 2024. During the summit key leaders collaborated and planned for the future of the base. Air National Guard

Master Sgt. Brandon Klein, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Specialist with the 94th Operations Support Squadron at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, gives instructions on water survival training to the members of the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron with the 908th Airlift Wing, Alabama, June 4th, 2022, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The purpose of the training was to refresh Airmen on what to do in the event of a water-related emergency.

221003-N-YG104-0002 PEARL HARBOR (October 03, 2022) U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief James Smitty Tocorzic speaks with Chief Petty Officer selectees at U.S. Pacific Fleet headquarters. He spoke to them about the importance of warfighting readiness, resilience, and their role toward that end.

Master Sgt. Aaron Vetter and Staff Sgt. Shamus Klemme, 138th Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, instructs a class of future Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructors at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., June 4, 2022. Upon completion of the TCCC course, the instructors are expected to go back and train their respective squadrons. (Oklahoma Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Smalley)

U.S. Navy Capt. Brent Becker, Force Surgeon for III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Sailors during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22, 2024. Capt. Becker visited U.S. Navy medical personnel stationed aboard MCBH to discuss and answer questions regarding personnel, policies, and future of navy medicine. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Clayton Baker)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Michael Washington, a Combat Life Saver (CLS) course instructor with III Marine Expeditionary Force, briefs students during a CLS practical application event on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 13, 2022. CLS is designed to teach Marines the vital skill of immediate combat medical care.

On a trip to visit the Colorado National Guard, General Frank Grass, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, address the joint staff during a commanders update brief on flood response operations at the Colorado National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters Sept. 14, 2013.During his trip, met with CONG Soldiers and Airmen at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., he visited the Joint Operation Center at the Joint Force Headquarters, Centennial, Colo.; he toured the current flood areas of northern Colorado; and the 233rd Space Group in Greeley, Colo.

Col. Wes Adams Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander, shares highlights from Operation Allies Welcome to The Honorable Gina Ortiz Jones, Under Secretary of the Air Force at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Nov. 29, 2022. The Honorable Jones thanked OAW and Operation Allies Refuge participants and listened to Airmen experiences of the operations.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramon CZ Colon-Lopez, speaks with enlisted service members Aug. 9, 2022, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The SEAC spoke with the base at an all-call, provided two professional development opportunities, joined a physical fitness session, toured key units on post including the Medical Element, the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, the 612th Air Base Squadron and met with Army Forces Battalion soldiers. The focus of the visit was to meet with enlisted, discuss the importance of U.S. military and partner nations professional development and provide an open forum of discussion with Soldiers, Airmen and Marines.

Latvian Land Forces Capt. Richard Laikos, assigned to the Latvian Mechanized Infantry Brigade Planning Section, goes over the Fire Support Inbrief for exercise Summer Shield 22 with commanders of the participating fire teams at Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia, May 15, 2022. Summer Shield is one of U.S. Army Europe and Africas multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe that make up Defender Europe 22. Defender demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters in support of NATO.

Capt. Marissa Robbins briefs Col. Richard Ferguson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, Maryland National Guard, on the personnel operations of the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade in Camp Grayling, Michigan, on Aug. 7, 2022. Northern Strike 22 brings approximately 7,400 participants from 19 states and 4 coalition countries to Northern Michigan to validate the readiness and interoperability of multicomponent, multinational, and interagency partners from Aug. 6 to 20, 2022, at the National All Domain Warfighting Center.

The 142nd Force Support Squadron held a change of command ceremony at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, June 10, 2022. Lt. Col. Kelly Barton relinquished command and Maj. Berlinda White, previously serving as the personnel director for the Oregon Air National Guard, assumed command from the presiding officer for the event, 142nd Mission Support Group Commander, Col David Shattls.

Col. Johnny Galbert, 90th Missile Wing commander, discusses his experiences as a leader to a classroom of officers during the Flight Command Leadership Course on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Feb. 21, 2024. The training was held to prepare new and upcoming flight commanders for the responsibilities of leadership. Air Force

Maj. Gen. Michael C. McCurry, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commanderl, provides a branch update to leaders enrolled in the Aviation Pre-Command Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama, September 26, 2022.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Joe Raymond, commander of Force Readiness Command, and Capt. Kathy Felger, the commanding officer of Training Center Cape May, provide opening remarks to participants on the Council on Recruit Basic Training (CORBT), May 11, 2022, at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May in New Jersey.The purpose of CORBT is to address common issues across the joint services in recruit basic military training and technical training with the goal of sharing ideas, lessons learned and procedures to improve entry-level enlisted training programs. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth W. Burnett, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, gives remarks during a luncheon in the building that will house the future Spiritual Fitness Center on MCAS New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Feb. 13, 2024. The luncheon was held following Porter Halyburton, Ret. U.S. Navy commanders professional military education class on spiritual resiliency. Marine Corps

Col. Scott Olech, 149th Medical Group Commander discusses the Tropic Care Mission with senior leaders from our supporting agencies and sister services visited Kauai Community College Tropic Care Site during a Distinguished Visitor tour to see the hard work and dedication of their Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Medical Professionals, as well as the impact they were making in the community.

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Cox (left), the area five leader and career counselor, assigned to the Army Reserve Careers Group, 9th Battalion, briefs career counselors on the expected fiscal year 2023 reenlistment mission for their area of responsibility at an Armed Forces Reserve Center on Fort Sheridan, Ill, Oct. 4, 2022. Having an inclusive culture where everyone is a valued member of the team will help us focus on whats truly important, the people within the organization.

U.S. Air Force Capt. William Barton, 81st Training Wing chief of military justice, briefs ROTC cadets on judge advocate general corps career paths at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 16, 2022. Keesler hosted ROTC cadets from Louisiana State University and Tulane University for a base tour to demonstrate mission capabilities and Air Force career opportunities.

Commanders, senior enlisted leaders and first sergeants across the 433rd Airlift Wing listen to a brief during the Triad Summit hosted by Air Force Reserve Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022. The two-day event covered a variety of topics with activities focused on understanding each component of the triad and personal development. The Triad Summit was the first of its kind at the 433rd AW and served as professional development for those who collaborate in leadership positions; ensuring the unit meets mission requirements.

Brig. Gen. Duke M. Ota, Hawaii Air National Guard Assistant Adjutant General - Air, speaks to an audience during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Standup Ceremony May 31, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The EOD flight was previously designated as the 647th EOD flight from 1992 to 2022 and transitioned into a Hawaii Air National Guard asset under the 154th Wing.

Recruit Training Command's Command Triad speaks with recruits upon completion of their initial swim qualification at the USS Indianapolis Combat Pool. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Jason K. Kamiya, a retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen., speaks about his experience in the military during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month fireside chat at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 20, 2022. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month takes place in May because it marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to the United States.

220614-N-TP834-1018U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, U.S. Space Command command senior enlisted leader gives a USSPACECOM mission brief to Keystone fellows, June 14, 2022, at USSPACECOM headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. Keystone fellows are Command senior enlisted leaders currently serving in or slated to serve in a general or flag officer level joint or Service headquarters that could be assigned as a joint task force. USSPACECOM works with senior leaders across the Department of Defense and our allies to instill a warfighting culture, to promote professional growth and advancement that is instrumental to the rapidly advancing capability of the Joint Force.

Inspector General of the Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Advisor Sgt. Maj. William J. Gwaltney, speaks during a brief to Marine Corps Base Quanticos leadership at Little Hall on MCBQ, Virginia, Feb. 13, 2024. The brief highlighted the importance of recruiting, retention and professional military education. Marine Corps

Senior Noncommissioned Officers assigned to the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, test competitors' knowledge and poise during the brigades Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Board, which included an Army Combat Fitness Test, on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Feb. 10, 2023. The board challenged Soldiers military knowledge, customs and courtesies, and composure under pressure. Competition events are a test of grit and toughness, foster readiness and esprit de corps, and are a fundamental part of the brigades strategy to build lethal, cohesive teams with expert leaders.

221114-M-ZA313-1009VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (November 14, 2022) Rear Admiral Jeffrey Czerewko, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Four (CSG-4,) gives opening remarks at the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Staff Planning Course (AMSPC) hosted by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic (EWTGLANT.) The AMSPC will enhance staff integration, planning, and preparation for follow on Fleet Readiness Training Plan / Predeployment Training Program events and subsequent deployment.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct squad discussions while attending a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Symposium at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 30, 2022. The NCO Symposium exposed both forces to different leadership techniques, and to develop various mentorship styles through group discussions facilitated by senior leaders.

U.S. service members participating in Appalachian Care Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) 2022 brief team members at Wise, Va., on Aug. 13, 2022. IRT is a Department of Defense military training opportunity, exclusive to the United States and its territories, that delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployment readiness. Simultaneously, IRT provides key services (health care, construction, transportation, and cybersecurity) with lasting benefits for our American communities.

Gen. Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, addressed an international group of senior leaders at the Arctic Security Forces Council Roundtable in Fairbanks, Alaska, May 3, 2022. The event, themed Security Through Partnerships: Stronger Together was hosted by USNORTHCOM in conjunction with U.S. European Command and the Norwegian Defense Staff and included discussions about defense and security issues, the strategic importance of the Arctic and the asymmetric advantage gained through strong alliances and partnerships built on the foundation of shared values, experience and vision.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth W. Burnett, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, gives remarks during a luncheon in the building that will house the future Spiritual Fitness Center on MCAS New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Feb. 13, 2024. The luncheon was held following Porter Halyburton, Ret. U.S. Navy commanders professional military education class on spiritual resiliency. Marine Corps

Tiffany Glaser, Primary Prevention Integrator, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Commanding General, Marine Forces Northern Command, standing, left foreground, addresses Marines, Sailors, and Civilian Marines at a quarterly town hall meeting aboard Navy Reserve Forces Command headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, January 16, 2024. During the town hall, Glaser discussed how active duty Marines and Sailors have expanded access to resources for mental health support through the Brandon Act - a law that creates a self-initiated referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and aims to reduce stigma by allowing them to seek help confidentially. The legislation was signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 27, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. The Brandon Act is named after Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Caserta who died by suicide in 2018.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Maj. Gen. Mark Landes (standing), the First Army Division East commander and exercise director for the 40th Infantry Divisions Command Post Exercise III, provides training guidance to Observer, Coach, Trainer (OC/T) warfighting function leads at Fort Pendleton, California Sept. 14, 2022.

Maj. Gen. Michael C. McCurry, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence commander, interacts with students enrolled in the Aviation Captain's Career Course during an Aviation branch update session at Fort Rucker, Alabama, September 22, 2022.

Master Sgt. Donald Siltman gives his remarks during his retirement ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois August 25, 2022. Siltman retired after nearly 40 years of military service. He enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard in 1983 as a Quartermaster and Chemical Repairman with Detachment 1, 3637th Maintenance Company (DS). Throughout his career, Siltman graduated from multiple military courses, including Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, First Sergeant Course, SAMSE Maintenance Control Operations and NIMS/ Unified Command Course. He has also served in multiple Non-Commissioned Officer positions to include North Artillery Maintenance Support Team Leader, Battalion and Brigade Maintenance Control Sergeant, Headquarters Platoon Sergeant, Unit Movement Officer and First Sergeant. He deployed in 2007-2008 with the 3637th Maintenance Company in support of O

New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 53rd Troop Command work through a case study provided by Joint Staff Training Course instructors from U.S. Northern Command while taking the weekend-long course on Sept. 10, 2022 at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill, New York. Thirty-four members of the Army and Air Guard and the New York Guard, the states volunteer defense force, participated in the training.

Students with the Fort McCoy Noncommissioned Officer Academy Basic Leader Course learn about land navigation Jan. 29, 2024, at the Fort McCoy, Wis., Virtual Battle Space simulations facility. The students spent a day training at the facility as part of course instruction. The training is called Virtual Battle Space for Map Reading and Land Navigation and is one of the newest additions to the course.

U.S. Air Force senior enlisted leaders listen to speakers during an SEL course Nov. 29, 2022, atLuke Air Force Base, Arizona. The speakers at this years SEL course include U.S. Air ForceChief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief and U.S. Air Force ChiefMaster Sgt. (Ret.) Todd Simmons, former Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air University,Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The SEL course is designed to develop Airmen on beingeffective leaders, while fostering an environment for them to connect with fellow squadronleaders around base.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, addresses Marines during the welcome aboard brief for the Marine Forces Reserve Diversity AIMED Officer Program (DAOP) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 16, 2022. DAOP aims to provide mentorship to enlisted Marines from minority populations while educating and informing them on a potential path forward as a Marine officer.

Maj. Gen. John V. Meyer III, 1st Infantry Division commanding general met with Col. John Gilliam, 3ABCT commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Hall along with GREYWOLF battalion commanders and command sergeants major.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Kehl, an explosive ordnance disposal team lead, 741st Ordnance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas, demonstrates different electrical circuitry used to create improvised explosive devices during a Basic IED Electronics course to Tunisian Armed Forces during African Lion 22 in Bizerte, Tunisia, June 23, 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

U.S. Army Col. Heath McCormick, Joint Multinational Simulations Center, talks with Irish Defense Force Brig. Gen. Tony Cudmore and Brig. Gen. Brendan Mc Guinness during a visit to Grafenwoehr Training Area Oct. 26, 2022. The Irish Defence Forces visited the United States Army Europe & Africa and 7th Army Training Command from to discuss possible support to the modernization plan for the Irish Defence Forces and Irish Reserve Defence Force. (US Army photo by SSG Ashley Low)

U.S. Army National Guard First Sgt. Ronald Bittner with the Pennsylvania Joint Force Headquarters attends the Defense Support to Civil Authorities Phase II Course on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 6, 2022. The Defense Support of Civil Authorities Phase II Course, taught by training instructors from U.S. Army North, is a training workshop that provides both federal and military personnel the opportunity to learn more about how the Department of Defense conducts disaster response in support of civil authorities.

Distinguished visitors gather to observe members of joint service components as they provide dental, medical, optometry, physical and mental health, nutrition and pharmaceutical services during a medical mission centered between Meigs, Hamilton and Rhea counties in support of Birchwood Cares, Innovative Readiness Training at the Birchwood Community Center and Rhea County Middle School, Tenn., June 3, 2022. Birchwood Cares, Innovative Readiness Training is a Department of Defense sponsored training event that links community partners with joint force partners to provide medical care for surrounding communities while simultaneously providing hands-on training to joint members.

Maj. Ambar Vyas, the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the 136th Airlift Wing in Ft. Worth, Tx and Contemporary Base Issues course director, discusses standards and duties of Air National Guard members at the CBI course hosted by the 101st Air Refueling Wing and held at the Wells Conference Center at the University of Maine, Orono, June 24th, 2022.

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Fridrik Fridriksson, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, visits Marines and Sailors during a humanitarian assistance response training (HART) course aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. The HART-Disasters course prepares U.S. military commanders and their staffs to respond more effectively during civilian-led humanitarian assistance and foreign disaster response missions. The course was led by the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance - INDOPACOM.

Staff Sgt. Samuel Sherer, an infantryman assigned to the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bulls", and Sgt. Vera Lukash, a truck driver assigned to the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bulls", of the Minnesota National Guard, teaches a tactical movement class, Feb. 10, 2024, Fort Cavazos, Texas. Throughout the class, soldiers reviewed tactical movement procedures. (Minnesota National Guard

The Inter-American Defense College and United States Northern Command hosts the inaugural North American Defense Framework for Women, Peace, and Security Workshop at IADC Kennedy Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27-29, 2024. The event brought together military and civilian experts from Canada, Mexico, the United States, and the Bahamas. The collaborative event focused on integrating gender perspectives into military education, addressing gender-based violence, and enhancing gender equality in military operations. Participants, representing diverse ranks and branches, formulated actionable recommendations and formed partnerships, signifying a transformative shift toward a more inclusive defense framework. Air Force

221104-N-DE439-1005 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 4, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea answers questions from Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy during an all-hands call, Nov. 4, 2022. Honea conducted a fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities on topics that included: warfighting competency, mental health, education, and quality of life.

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, talks to a group of Navy and Marine officers during Steel Knight 23 at the Joint Expeditionary Warfighting Lab on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, Dec. 8, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise involving the major subordinate commands of I Marine Expeditionary Force and the U.S. Navys Expeditionary Strike Group 3. Steel Knight ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore.

Royal Australian Air Force Air-Vice-Marshal, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, speaks to participants of the Regional Air Domain Senior Leader Seminar on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 26, 2024. Throughout the seminar, leaders discussed air domain strategies, policies, terminology and also developed a network of Allies and partners that have a shared understanding of air domain awareness. Air Force

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Trenton Long, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) chaplain, speaks to Marines and sailors during a welcome aboard brief at the base theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2022. Leaders from the 26th MEU welcomed new joins with an orientation brief about the unit, upcoming training exercises and expectations to prepare Marines for the upcoming deployment.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Douglas Pugh, the commanding officer of 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks during a Professional Military Education workshop on force preservation at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 29, 2022. The workshop provided discussion and education to commanders and staff on force preservation efforts for 3rd MLG Marines and Sailors. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

During the 28th Infantry Division Iron Lieutenant Leadership Orientation at Fort Indiantown Gap on April 30, Deputy Commanding General for Maneuver Brig. Gen. Michael Wegscheider (standing right) discussed topics of problem-solving, readiness and retention, building strong teams, and work ethic. Second Lt. Andrae Holsey (standing left) of (ATRP, 2-104th CAV) A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment answers a question about an alternative solution to a direct fire scenario.

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger gives a presentation Jan. 25, 2024, discussing the garrison, leadership, and more during a town hall discussion with Fort McCoy, Wis., workforce members at the installation. Messenger reviewed garrison policies, recent surveys, and gave perspective on the way ahead within the garrison.

Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Space Operations Command Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob C. Simmons, Space Operations Command Senior Enlisted Leader, receive a briefing on the recent wildfires near Clear Space Force Station during their visit to the Clear Space Force Station Fire Department to hear from the Clear Team members on their operations and wellbeing. Whiting had a Space Command Chaplain Team and Space Command Guardians visiting along with him for them to have a chance to see the mission and hear from counterparts. The Clear Space Force members provide strategic missile warning, missile defense, and Upgraded Early Warning Radar as an integral part of deterrence in support of Homeland Defense. Clear SFS is home to Arctic Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 13th and 213th Space Warning Squadrons and 268th Security Forces, providing 24/7 missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness.

Brig. Gen. Leigh Swanson, Air Mobility Command command surgeon, engages with Team Little Rock Airmen during a base visit at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 12, 2024. During the visit, Swanson and Chief Master Sgt. Daneen Jeziorske, AMC medical enlisted force, had the opportunity to learn about the 19th MDGs daily operations and engage with numerous Airmen across various career fields that contribute to preparing and maintaining medical readiness. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., speaks to Airmen during an all-call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2022. Brown closed the all-call by answering questions about leadership, families and future challenges, hitting on the importance of keeping up with individual mental health and resilience.

040705-M-1158H-010. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, receives briefings from senior leaders from the 375th Air Mobility Wing during an immersion tour on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Aug. 31, 2022. The purpose of the immersion tour was to provide Martin with insight to the 375th Air Mobility Wings mission.

Shown here are Army Officers from various units completing their 2022 ILE Class in Building 5506 at the Fort Dix Schoolhouse. ILE (Intermediate Level Education) is a curriculum which includes instruction on leadership philosophy, military history, and the military planning and decision-making processes. Once a soldier reaches the rank of Major, you must attend and graduate the Army ILE Course, before you will become eligible for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger gives a presentation Jan. 25, 2024, discussing the garrison, leadership, and more during a town hall discussion with Fort McCoy, Wis., workforce members at the installation. Messenger reviewed garrison policies, recent surveys, and gave perspective on the way ahead within the garrison.

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

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, speaks to representatives from 12 different countries during the United Nations Gender in Peace Support Operations course at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, March 22, 2023. The course provided participants the tools to ensure gender perspectives are integrated into all aspects of UN peace operations.

U.S. military and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel conduct a staff exchange at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 27, 2022. Each year, leadership hosts an annual staff exchange between ALCOM and JTFN to enhance collaboration and better address the growing safety, security, and defense operations challenges within the North American Arctic.

U.S. Army Col. Bryan L. Logan (left), Vice Commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, addresses staff of the Crisis Action Team during a Major Accident Response Exercise, Mar. 30, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. MAREs demonstrate JBSAs Disaster Response Forces ability to assess and respond to an aircraft mishap. The 502nd Air Base Wing worked alongside the Schertz Fire Department, 12th Flying Training Wing and the 59th Medical Wing validate the necessary support during a simulated accident.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd D. McCarthy, the director of the Plans and Strategy Division, Deputy Commandant for Information, conducts a brief on Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 8 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 17, 2022. The brief was conducted to educate Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group on how to understand and employ information warfare. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities

Attendees laugh at a joke during a briefing from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Sharene Brown, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Jay Raymond and Mollie Raymond during the Senior Leader Orientation Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 15, 2022. The course provides training for newly selected brigadier generals, senior executive service members and their spouses.

Command Teams of the 1st Theater Signal Brigade joined the Commander's Conference from June 1st to June 3rd 2022, at the Reserve Center in Camp Humphreys, South Korea. The 1TSB Commander's Conference gathered all the Command Teams of the Subordinate Units to work on how to improve the readiness and life of service members in the BDE.

Mississippi National Guard Soldiers and civilians receive a briefing during the Hurricane Exercises held at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center and surrounding coastal areas, June 15-18, 2022. The purpose of this event is to receive input from key civilian emergency management leadership, exercise critical elements, and synchronize all MSNG response elements. (U.S. Army National Guard photosby Staff Sgt. Don Kazery)

Staff Sgt. Karen Raygoza, 8th Force Support Squadron retentions NCO in charge (center), joins the career development team for a meeting at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2022. During the team meeting, they discuss updates about career development programs and how it effects the team and the installation.

220922-N-AU994-1008 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2022) Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Jonesbest, left, asks Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, right, a question during an all-hands call with first class petty officers, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Sept. 22, 2022. Garvin spoke with the Sailors about leadership and expectations as they prepare to join the Chiefs Mess.

Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, gives his appreciation to members of the 18th Wing during an enlisted call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2023. Woods hosted the enlisted call to reflect on his time at Kadena, highlight 18th Wing achievements in recent years and to answer Airmens questions.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jacob C. Johnson, incoming commander, 191st Air Refueling Squadron, introduces his family at a change of command ceremony June 12, 2022 at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Utah. Change of commands are rooted in rich military history which allows subordinates to witness the formality of command change from one officer to another.

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