Military Training and Memorials

Scenes of military drills, memorial marches, and recruit training, highlighting teamwork, discipline, and honoring fallen soldiers.

Members from the 124th Security Forces Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial ruck march at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Sept 24, 2022. Every September, In an effort to never forget the lives lost on 9/11 or the lives given in the war that followed, memorial marches like this one are previlant accross the military.

Members from the 124th Security Forces Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial ruck march at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Sept 24, 2022. Every September, In an effort to never forget the lives lost on 9/11 or the lives given in the war that followed, memorial marches like this one are previlant accross the military.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct close order drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 30, 2023. Drill formations instill confidence, teamwork and discipline within recruits.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5), 1st Marine Division, salute during the pass in review portion of the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 9, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Andrew Terrell relinquished command of 1/5 to Lt. Col. Nicholas Freeman.

A US Marine Corps (USMC) male Drill Instructor (DI) inspects the discipline of the recruits who are seated and lined up in platoon order during the annual Independence Day celebration at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC). Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (3/6), 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), participate in a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 29, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Ryan R. Gordinier, the outgoing commanding officer of 3/6, 2d MARDIV, relinquished his role as commanding officer to Lt. Col. Chuck Anklam III.

040226-F-0870S-001. Base: Goodfellow Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a unit hike on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, April. 14, 2022. Marines hiked and competed in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program competitions between companies to increase morale and esprit de corps. 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.

U.S. Air Force Airmen rush to shelter during a CBRN exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, September 15, 2022. Training such as this ensures Airmen are resilient, equipped and combat-ready.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), attend CBIRFs Family Day event at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, August 19, 2022. The event consisted of the service members families and friends coming down for food, games, and a live demonstration.

050621-A-9665L-011. Subject Operation/Series: RED DRAGON Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAR

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects their rifles during M16A4 service rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept 12, 2022. Recruits were issued rifles and briefed on their responsibilities regarding rifle security, safety and handling.

Competitors receive a brief prior to beginning the ruck march, one of the final events of the SETAF-AF Best Warrior and Squad Competition on May 26, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The competition spans four physically and mentally demanding days where competitors are tested on a variety of tactical and technical skills as they vie to be named the best squad/ best warrior. Six squads and 38 individual Soldiers from nine units are competing to represent the Soldiers "South of the Alps".

The Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. addresses Basic Military Training trainees April 9, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The general spoke about his five life lessons and shared personal stories of success and failures with more than 3,000 trainees. Brown also met with San Antonio community leaders, military training instructors and participated in the San Antonio Fiesta Flambeau parade.

U.S. Reserve Marines with the 6th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), 4th Marine Logistics Group, attend Corporals Course, which provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become successful small-unit leaders using realistic problem-based situations that a Marine corporal will encounter, at Fort Custer Training Center, Michigan National Guard Base, Augusta, Michigan, July 22, 2022. Marines assigned to units across 6th ESB attended the reserve Corporals Course at FCTC due to location, amenities, and facilities offered at the National Guard base.

Capt. Adam Pinegar, physical therapist with Reynolds Army Community Hospital at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, leads his winning team to the awards presentation to accept the first place trophy during the final ceremony for the Regional Health Command-Central Best Leader Competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 14, 2022. The competition promotes esprit de corps throughout the Army while recognizing Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, and officers that demonstrate commitment to the Army values and embody the warrior ethos.

Marines take part in a muster in the hangar bay aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

011231-F-2352G-008. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Megan Harper, an enlisted conductor with Marine Band San Diego, conducts the band during Col. Ian Clark's retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station on Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 1, 2022. Col. Clark was the former Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and retired after 33 years of honorable service. Col. Clark is a native of Peterborough, Ontario.

011029-M-1399L-004. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gregory Duesterhaus, left, the commanding officer of 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group stands in front of Sgt. Maj. Joseph Sorgie, middle, and Sgt. Maj. Jonathan A. Carranza during a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 24, 2022. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Joseph Sorgie relinquished his duties as battalion sergeant major of 2nd Maintenance Battalion to Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Carranza.

Members of the 3rd Bn., 17th Inf., 7th Inf. Div. (Light), assemble on the flight line in full battle gear prior to boarding a C-130E Hercules aircraft during the joint U.S./South Korean Exercise Team Spirit '87. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '87 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special .... Complete Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13t

970122-M-8593S-001. Subject Operation/Series: LONGBALL Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 3rd Wing conduct a foreign object and debris walk at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 3, 2022. The Airmen conducted the FOD walk to remove debris that could potentially damage aircraft and hinder mission readiness.

U.S. Marines with 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, and members of the Northern Army, Japan Self- Defense Force, participate in the opening ceremony for exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

Basic Combat Trainees sing along during musical acts on Fort Jackson during the post's Independence Day celebration July 2 at Hilton Field on post.

020326-F-9032T-012. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Drivers muster in the motor pool after arriving from Torrejon Air Base, Spain with the equipment of the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing (401st TFW). The 401st TFW has deployed to Aviano for a Salty Nation exercise. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

970306-F-2829R-502. Complete Scene Caption: US Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen arrived at Tuzla Air Base to visit Stabilization Force (SFOR) soldiers in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Secretary arrived on a C-17 Globemaster III from the 17th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. In addition to this mission, the 17th Airlift Squadron is providing inter-theater transport capability to the former Yugoslavia region in support of Operation JOINT GUARD. A honor guard of representatives from all of the participants of the SFOR were there with the flag of their respective country to greet the Secretary. JOINT GUARD is the multi-national peacekeeping mission that provides a climate of stability in the war-torn land of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

A graduation ceremony takes place for members of the 2nd Honduran Artillery Battalion, after their completion of a combat training course instructed by the 319th Field Artillery during the Ahuas Tara II (Big Pine) operation. Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA IIAHUAS TARA IIBIG PINE Base: Comayagua Country: Honduras (HND)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion (3d AABN), 1st Marine Division, stand in formation during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the battalions new Amphibious Combat Vehicle maintenance facility at Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2022. The new facility consolidates 3d AABN's armory, supply warehouse, and maintenance facilities to a single location, greatly streamlining efficiency for planning and operations.

US Navy (USN) Captain (CPT) Ken Butryn, Commanding Officer, Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1), briefs the joint service company, during Exercise TURBO PATRIAT, a Joint Logistics Over The Shore (JLOTS) exercise, held at Camp Pendleton, California (CA). Subject Operation/Series: TRUBO PATRIOT Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, study for their upcoming exam while waiting for their haircuts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 1, 2022. Recruits received-* haircuts to maintain uniformity throughout the entirety of recruit training. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete a 12k hike aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, April 30. 2022. Hikes are training events that assists in conditioning recruits through exercise, building moral, and creating a sense of belonging between recruits.

A Polish Jumpmaster conducts actions in the aircraft with a group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers during Exrcise Falcon Leap on Eindhoven Air Base, Eindhoven, Netherlands., Sep. 13, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Col. Richard Ferguson, 29th Combat Aviation Brigade commander, Maryland Army National Guard, addresses his soldiers during a gathering for a brigade photo and award ceremonies during Northern Strike 22 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, on Aug. 15, 2022. The 29th CAB provides all domain command and control over the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion from the Tennessee Army National Guard, the 1-111th General Support Aviation Battalion from the Florida Army National Guard and the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 from Jacksonville, North Carolina during Northern Strike 22 from Aug. 6 to 20, 2022.

030718-M-9124R-096. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Charles C. Nash, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, gives his farewell address at a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Charles C. Nash, the outgoing commander of 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment relinquished command to Lt. Col. John F. Campbell.

Marines with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Echo Company, take classes conducted by the Navy for Naval drills that will be performed by Marines and Sailors aboard the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) during Kernel Blitz '99. Kernel Blitz '99 was a amphibious assault beach landing (not shown) conducted primarily by 1ST Marine Division. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

030216-M-4419R-036. Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), present arms during a ceremony in Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 4, 2022. U.S. Marines with CLB-6 were invited to take part in a ceremony and subsequent parade with Finnish military members in celebration of Finnish Swedish Heritage Day, a holiday celebrating Finland-Swedish culture and the bilinguality of Finland.

960826-M-8708Y-005. Complete Scene Caption: Members of Training Company 1 (consisting of US and multi-national military personnel) run down Davis Airfield during Final Training Exercise III (FTX III), as part of Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. FTX III consists of Airfield Security, Convoy Operations and Humanitarian Assistance Operations. COOPERATIVE OSPREY is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. COOPERATIVE OSPREY, under the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. Three NATO countries and 16 PfP nations are taking part in the field training exercise in addition to four countries providing observers. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of Ame

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Fleet Air Wing 31 participate in the closing ceremony of Exercise Active Shield 22 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2022. Exercise Active Shield is a bilateral exercise conducted annually with the Japan Self-Defense Force to better prepare the air stations incident response procedures during base defense operations.

Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing participate in a memorial ruck during Police Week 2022 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2022. The six-mile memorial ruck march was dedicated to the security forces Airmen who have lost their lives in combat since 2001.

030612-M-5753Q-004. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute present arms during close order drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 13, 2022. Recruits learned and performed drill movements as a platoon throughout recruit training to eliminate individualism and create discipline.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in an M16A4 service rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept. 26, 2022. Recruits were issued rifles and briefed on their responsibilities regarding rifle security, safety and handling.

111215-N-UM734-074NORFOLK (Dec. 15, 2011) Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks with junior officers on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during an amphibious familiarization exercise. Kearsarge is hosting the exercise to provide training for Marine second lieutenants Dec. 14-15.

Members of the 24th Special Operations Wing begin their ruck march during the 2022 Run to Honor 5K Run/Ruck at Hurlburt Field, Florida May 13, 2022. Air Force Special Operations Command has lost 380 members, both active duty and civilian, since the creation of the command, and this event is a tribute to AFSOC Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

Lt. Gen. James Richardson, acting commanding general of Army Futures Command, center, with Maj. Gen. John Rafferty, director of Long Range Precision Fires, left, and Maj. Gen. Brian Gibson, director of Air and Missile Defense, both founding directors of their respective teams, during a June 16, 2022 Retreat ceremony in their honor.

041203-M-0036Y-088. Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

000511-F-4884R-009. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2000 Base: Baumholder Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Dogface Soldiers assigned to 3rd Infantry Division wear historical and modern uniforms to symbolize the divisions involvement in past major military conflicts since its conception 104 years ago during a twilight tattoo at Cottrell Field on Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 22, 2022. The twilight tattoo celebrates the constitution and organization of 3rd ID through performance and music, sharing the storied division's history for all past and present members of the Marne community. The event also highlighted the divisions Marne Hall of Fame with the goal of connecting current Dogface Soldiers with past Dogface Soldiers who demonstrated service within the division, their lifelong commitment to the divisions values, and either their valorous combat actions or their contributions to their chosen fields outside the division.

U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) Staff Office hosted a live Korean Pop concert on Balboni field, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2022. The concert was free to all soldiers and families on base with performances by K-Pop stars; Young K, Jamie, Layone, 3YE, Song Eun Hye and Alice.

Country music star Trace Adkins speaks to Soldiers in between songs during a concert at Favors Outdoor Theater here Sept. 22, 2008. Adkins visit to Q-West was one of seven stops in Iraq for the Country Music Television award-winning artist. He won CMTs ‘2008 Male Video of the Year for the song “I got my game on.” His USO tour includes 15 stops in several countries. “We heard a rumor that for whatever reason Q-West usually gets scratched off the itinerary so we made a point of coming out here,” said Trace Adkins. “We were sent by several hundred million Americans to say thanks for what you do.”

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Division, stand in formation during a change of charge ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 22, 2022. During the ceremony, Command Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran relinquished his post to Command Master Chief Richard Bolton.

DA-SC-86-10683. Country: France (FRA)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait in line for the Post Exchange (PX) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 7, 2022.Recruits were able to shop at the PX to purchase hygiene products and other essential items for recruit training.

Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron wait to receive briefings after arriving at Misawa Air Base Mar. 13, 2011 in support of Operation Tomodachi. Several search and rescue teams are also scheduled to arrive and assist in civil relief recovery operations.

Right side front view medium shot as US Army troops from the 1ST of the 508th Infantry Airborne Battalion Combat Team (ABCT), 173rd Airborne Brigade, from Vicenza, Italy, board a US Air Force C-130 Hercules (not shown) from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, before a drop into Bunker Drop Zone at Grafenwohr, Germany for Lion Drop12 on 09 August 2000. Subject Operation/Series: LION DROP 12 Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S. Marines from across Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River participate in a Marine Corps birthday run on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2022. The birthday run promoted camaraderie and allowed Marines to celebrate the 247th Marine Corps birthday with Marines and sailors around the air station.

A group of U.S. Soldiers walks along the road at sunset in Taji, Iraq, March 8, 2016. The Soldiers are serving in Iraq as part of an international coalition that is working to destroy Daesh, also known as the Islamic State.

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, introduce themselves to new recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 2, 2022. Papa Company will spend Forming Day learning the rules and regulations of recruit training.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeremy Hawkins, operations officer with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) talks to United Kingdom Royal Marines during a tour of the Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Feb. 25, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is transferred under NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of time Maritime Commands Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. Marine Corps

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete a 12k hike aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, April 30. 2022. Hikes are training events that assists in conditioning recruits through exercise, building moral, and creating a sense of belonging between recruits.

Lt. Col. Gregory Polk, the Task Force Pioneer commander, gives a speech during an award ceremony at Union III forward operating base in Baghdad, Iraq, April 22, 2022. As part of Army tradition, Task Force Pioneer facilitates mass ceremonies to present awards and recognize exemplary accomplishments.

Members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa receive a safety briefing prior to a pre-assessment to prepare them for the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 5, 2022. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to participate in the course. During the FDCC, the members are evaluated on mountain confidence, knot tying, night obstacle courses, aquatic obstacle courses, and battle maneuver tactics as well as presented with physical challenges.

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - Lieutenant Colonel Donald E. Sedivy, the commander of the 781st Military Intelligence Battalion (Cyber), and Command Sergeant Major Joseph Daniel, the battalions senior enlisted leader and keeper of the colors, stand in front of their formation on the McGlachlin Parade Field, June 24. Vanguard When Others Cannot

Paratroopers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division don their parachutes and secure equipment prior to loading C-17 for Operation Falcon Blitz on Fort Bragg, NC, Jan. 27, 2023. Paratroopers will conduct an airborne operation in order to enhance brigade readiness and lethality.

BOSTON (Sept. 27, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, participate in a musket drill during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach the selectees a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship.USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British ca

BOSTON (Sept. 27, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, participate in a musket drill during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach the selectees a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship.USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British ca

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron conduct a foreign object and debris walk, prior to aircraft arrive for an off-station agile combat employment training, Jan. 9, 2023, at King Fahad Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing conducted this exercise in coordination with Royal Saudi Air Force partners. Training with partner nations strengthens military-to-military relationships, improves interoperability and promotes regional stability.

050913-A-4867P-718. Base: Camp Murray State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: HQ Co, 66th Aviation Bn

060125-A-2718K-019. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE NORTHWEST

030530-M-8539K-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 3D AABN

220730-N-XB010-1004 EAST CHINA SEA (July 30, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand by to board a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) in the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) well deck for transportation to an island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, for an exercise. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Soldiers with the Medical Readiness Command-Europe stand for a group photo after a redesignation ceremony on Sep. 30, 2022 in Landstuhl, Germany. Regional Health Command-Europe redesignated to MRC-EUR.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion execute Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques during a test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 29, 2024. MCMAP aims to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of individual recruits and Marines through realistic combative training, warrior ethos studies, and physical hardening. Marine Corps

221003-N-KY668-1028NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2022) Rear Adm. Wesley R. McCall, commander, Navy Region Southeast, is escorted by Capt. Brian Binder, commanding officer, Naval Station Mayport. McCall visited various commands onboard Naval Station Mayport.

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Space Base Delta 1 conducted a reveille ceremony at Schriever SFB, Colorado, 12 September, 2022. During the ceremony, SBD 1 Commander, U.S. Space Force Colonel, David Hanson, spoke on the significance of service and commitment to the nation's prisoners of war and those missing in action.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division wait to board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division observe members of the 3d Rapid Deployment Regiment, Northern Army, Japan Self-Defense Force conduct live-fire box drills during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a leg-sweep during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 3, 2022. The MCMAP belt system incorporates a building-block approach, while progressively increasing the difficulty of the techniques and advancing the skill proficiency and leadership abilities of the individual Marine.

Members of the 8th Mission Support Group class of 2023-24 stand for a group photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. The 8th MSG consists of focused, tested and always-ready professionals working across five squadrons, the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, 8th Communications Squadron, 8th Force Support Squadron, 8th Security Forces Squadron and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

021109-F-4649H-005. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - Major Matterson (Matt) Sebastian, adjutant, 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), moves to his designated position after calling the brigade to attention on the McGlachlin Parade Field, June 28.

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, bow their heads for the invocation during a change of command ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2022. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing company commander to the oncoming company commander.

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sep. 27, 2022) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Johannes J. Gonzalez speaks to Sailors selected for advancement to Chief Petty Officer at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Sept. 27, 2022. NAVSTA Rota sustains the fleet, enables the fighter and supports the family by conducting air operations, port operations, ensuring security and safety, assuring quality of life and providing the core services of power, water, fuel and information technology.

030205-M-5266H-017. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

The 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Corps of Drums, perform a set of songs for an audience of multi-national military members at the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) compound March 30, 2022 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The British Army maintains a Corps of Drums in each Foot Guards Battalion. The platoon is made up of Guardsmen trained to play drums and bugles. Multiple Corps of Drums may be 'massed' together on certain occasions. All members of the Corps are called drummers (shortened to 'Dmr') regardless of the instrument they play.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy, branch head with Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) 25, speaks to the audience during an MMEA Town Hall at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 2, 2022. The purpose of the event was to inform Marines on the benefits of reenlisting, special duty assignments, and active reserves..

U.S Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive instruction on Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, May 25, 2022. The MCMAP belt system incorporates a building-block approach, while progressively increasing the difficulty of the techniques and advancing the skill proficiency and leadership abilities of the individual Marine.

060317-M-0374B-001. Complete Scene Caption: On 17 March 2006, Marines of 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5, and Iraqi Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 1ST Division, patrol along the Euphrates River in Fallujah, Iraq during Operation California Dreaming. They are in search of weapon caches and any items that could be used to make improvised explosive devices (IED's). RCT-5 is deployed with I MEF in support of Operation Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq (MNF-W) to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market based ceremony centered on Iraqi Resurrection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Adaecus G. Brooks) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ECHO CO, 2/6; 2-4-1

U.S. Army Paratroopers and International Paratroopers participate in the International Airborne Leapfest Competition in Exeter, Rhode Island, Aug. 1-10, 2022. Leapfest is the largest, longest-running, international static line parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Army National Guard to promote high level technical training and esprit de corps within the International Airborne community. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Officer Candidate Deirdre Salvas)

Maj. David Endter salutes the American flag for the national anthem during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony on June 23, 2022 at Katterbach Kaserne, Germany. Lt. Col. Abraham Osborn relinquished command of 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment to Maj. David Endter until the new battalion commander arrives.

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be introduced to their drill instructors on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 25, 2022. Oscar Company will spend forming day one learning the rules and regulations of recruit training.

Service members in the Guatemalan military await a static line jump aboard a C-130J Super Hercules over Guatemala, as part of Resolute Sentinel 22 , June 13, 2022. Resolute Sentinel 22 is a multi-national training opportunity that offers real-world benefits to U.S. and partner nation military personnel and the people of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador by promoting well-being and readiness in addition to building long-term partnerships.

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