Military Training and Operations

Images of military personnel engaged in training and operations, showcasing tactical maneuvers, weapon handling, and teamwork in various environments.

Green Berets U.S. Army Special Forces Group soldier.
Green Berets U.S. Army Special Forces Group soldier.
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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 4, 2022) A marine from the Indonesian Korps Marinir learns corner clearing drills during Urban Close Combat training from an Australian Army soldier during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. The Australian Army led Multi-National Landing Force is leading an Urban Close Combat course for multiple participating nations at the Military Operations in Urban Terrian facility on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. 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. (Photo by Royal Australian Air Force Corpora
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U.S. Army squads from across III Armored Corps compete for the title of the corps Best Squad during a head-to-head competition at the III Armored Corps Best Squad Competition 2022 at Fort Hood, Texas, Jun. 24, 2022. On day three of the competition, all squads were tested on their marksmanship and enemy awareness by individually firing on a training range with sporadic pop-up targets. Sgt. Noe Garcia waits for direction from instruction tower to continue his preparation for the marksmanship event. The III Armored Corps pulled only the best from across its divisions and separate brigades to compete in this years inaugural competition. The best squad goes on to compete in the U.S. Army Forces Command competition at Fort Hood in August.
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Army Reserve Spc. Thomas Dole runs towards the finish line during the 2022 Best Squad Competition's 12-mile ruck march even at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on May 17, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation travelled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue. (Army Reserve photo by Sgt. David Barrette)
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U.S. Marines with Charlie and November Companies, 1st and 4th Recruit Training Battalions, receive their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., October 29, 2022. Recruits receiving their EGAs marks their transformation to becoming a U.S. Marine.
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Lance Corporal Hugo Raul Sandoval a radio operator from 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines India Company, sets up an antenna for communications during an airfield seizure during Exercise KOA THUNDER 2001. KOA THUNDER is an exercise involving elements of 1ST Marine Air Wing (MAW), and 3rd Marine Division, where Marines conduct an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE). The Aviation Support Element (ASE) from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, will be tested on command and control of several different missions, to include Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personal (TRAP), airfield seizures, and a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO). Subject Operation/Series: KOA THUNDER 2001 Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Battalion 7th Marines
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Adams, a platoon sergeant assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a Georgia native, eats wild vegetation during jungle survival training as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 28, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the longstanding friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Marine Corps
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060224-M-7403H-066. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Hurricane Point State: Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 40609
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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Florencio Gogo Jr., a disbursing officer with 3d Marine Division, participates in an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Routine short-notice ACM drills ensure III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific.
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A Latvian soldier uncovers a mock land mine during Situational Training Exercise (STX) Six of Cooperative Osprey '96. STX Six instructs participants in land mine awareness. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Baumgarter, a K-9 security forces member assigned to the 319th Security Forces Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, patrols with her partner Tito. The dog patrols are another example of the mixture of forces participating in Contingency Support Operations Course (CSOC) 97-8. The Contingency Support Operations Course gives many airmen their first taste of how contingencies work, what is expected of them, and how to survive and operate under these conditions. Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bennett, a platoon sergeant with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, instructs a sword manual class during Corporals Course aboard Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 8, 2022. Corporals Course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become successful small-unit leaders as they enter the career into the non-commissioned officer ranks. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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A personal photo of Sergeant 1st Class Jared C. Monti, the first Soldier recipient for actions in Afghanistan/Operation Enduring Freedom.
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The U.S. Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the Golden Knights presents a baton to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lydia Slama, a K-9 handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.
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A member of the opposing force, U.S Army Spc. Mark Williams, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, prepares to ambush a training unit during Dragoon Ready 23 at Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 29 2023. Dragoon Ready 23 is designed to ensure readiness and train the regiment in its mission essential task in support of unified land operations to enhance proficiency and improve interoperability with NATO Allies. Exercise participants include approximately 2,500 U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment, 150 U.S. Soldiers from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and 150 service members from Italy and the United Kingdom.
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U.S. Navy Builder 2nd Class Adam Varela-Wheeler, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, plots out the next maneuver for his patrol during a HQBN field exercise, MCBH, Jan. 11, 2024. The FEX was a week-long event conducted in order to increase combat readiness, unit morale and camaraderie.
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Green Berets U.S. Army Special Forces Group soldiers in action.
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Captain Joseph Studdard, Chaplain of 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), competes in the 8 mile ruck march as a part of Best Unit Ministry Team Competition on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 28, 2022. The Best Unit Ministry Competition is a multi day challenge including an Army Combat Fitness Test, land navigation, 8-mile foot march, obstacle course, and tactical religious support knowledge board designed to test the mental and physical capabilities of chaplains and religious affairs specialists.
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040707-M-4419R-018. Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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041103-F-5620B-005. Base: Fresno Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, relays instructions during a boat launch aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 19, 2022. Boat company launches from the well deck to provide the landing force a ship-to-shore capability. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.
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U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan Pennington, right, assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, discusses the functions of the FIM-92 Stinger missile system to Norwegian Army Sgt. Silje Skarsbakk during a bilateral training event in Setermoen, Norway, April 25, 2022. The 22nd MEU, embarked aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is participating in a bilateral training event with the Kingdom of Norways Armed Forces to strengthen U.S. and Norway interoperability, ensuring collective capabilities and steadfast partnerships among NATO allies and partners.
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Pvt. Sead Berisha, a psychological operations soldier with the Kosovo Security Force, rappels down a 60-foot tower during an Air Assault course hosted at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on Sept. 6, 2022. Over 200 Soldiers and Airmen participated in a 12-day U.S. Army Air Assault course held at Camp Dodge, which trains service members in sling load operations and rappelling. The students practiced rappelling and belaying on the tower. The Iowa National Guard is partnered with the KSF as part of the DOD State Partnership Program, which offers unique opportunities for joint training and cooperation. Sead and one other KSF member became the first KSF personnel to graduate from a U.S. Air Assault Course.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Rodriguez, a New York City native, and heavy equipment operator, with the Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/8, Headquarters and Support Company, poses for a photo during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, Jan. 7, 2024. RUT provides the 24th MEU the opportunity to operate in unfamiliar environments, integrate the units of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, and train towards being designated as special operations capable.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bobby Brodeur, a Gilford, New Hampshire, native and machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 2022. I want to reenlist because I really want to be there for the future Marines that come through. I wanna make sure they get everything they need and that they feel like they are trained with everything they need, especially the females that come through. Brodeur says. There aren't a lot of female mentors here that I have a blueprint to go off of. That would be the reason I stay in. Brodeur is currently serving as a machine gunner with 3/6 and one of three female infantry Marines in Kilo Co. She has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 3/6 through her high physical fitness scores and leading by example within the platoon.
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Antonio Ramirez, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172, calls in information during a basic recovery after attack (BRAAT) training exercise, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, September 25, 2022. MWSS-172 conducted a BRAAT in order to maintain readiness by demonstrating the ability to rapidly restore an airfield to operational capability following a simulated attack.
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Deejay Banggad, a rifleman, with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a speed reload drill on amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) July 11. The 13th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Anchorage, conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ronald Greig, 633rd Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, maintains radio communications at the base defense operations center during Advanced Ready Training - Outside the Wire training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Feb. 9, 2024. The ART-OTW course is a pre-deployment requirement to gain experience in specialized tactics and techniques through strenuous training scenarios. Air Force
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040130-M-3843C-018. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: CSSD 23
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050817-N-1261P-047. Base: Northern Training Area (NTA) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)
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220908-F-LN908-0233ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 8, 2022) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Giselle Olivera, from Rancho Cordova, Calif., stands in a doorway during security reaction force training aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Sept. 8, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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Staff Sgt. Destin Florence, assigned to Division Artillery, 4th Infantry Division, dives into the swimming pool during the Best Soldier/ Noncommissioned Officer competition at Fort Carson, Colorado, July 20, 2022. The Best Soldier competition consisted of a variety of events which tested the competitors on their abilities to perform Army warrior tasks.
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Sgt. Eric Duenas, a human resources specialist wit the 724th Military Police Battalion jumps in the pool during water survival training here in Camp Shelby, Mississippi as part of Titan Warrior. Titan Warrior is a two-week long training exercise that involves units from the 290th Military Police Brigade training on job-specific tasks and basic soldiering skills.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stefany Leyva, a public affairs specialist with the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, shoots video of a Women Veterans Day ceremony, June 3, 2022, at Moffett Air National Guard Base near Mountain View, California. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of women in military service and was followed by a networking and development workshop for the wings female service members.
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BOSTON - Lance Cpl. Michael Winters, a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, shows his M-16 A4 service rifle to Kyle Wagner, a 14 year old Private First Class with the Fore River Young Marines Program, at Joe Moakley Park, Boston during a static display set up for Marine Week Boston, May 8, 2010. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people.
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dalton Leyson, an air traffic control communications technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, poses for a photo during Balikatan 23 at the Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 10, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaycen Crawford, a Radar Airfield Weather Systems technician assigned to the 36th Operations Support Squadron, checks wind conditions during the USAF Landing Zone Safety Operations Course at Northwest Field, Guam, June 23, 2022. Across two weeks students learned to measure possible obstructions that may cause problems for landing planes, setup airfield marking panels and establish radio communication with inbound aircraft to advise pilots on landing and takeoff conditions. Upon completion of the course, Airmen were granted certification as Landing Zone Safety Officers. The course was first offered at Scott Air Force Base; before making its way to the pacific theater.
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050614-M-6717G-143. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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Wounded Veteran Portrait in Memorial Park