Military Training Exercises

Soldiers and Marines engaging in tactical maneuvers and training exercises in various terrains, highlighting cooperative military operations and readiness.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anyer Torrescordoba, an infantry Marine with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, posts security during a raid scenario as part of a bilateral jungle training event in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 27, 2022. Throughout the training event, U.S. Marines applied tactics and knowledge given to them by the Brazilian Marines, who regularly operate in the Amazon jungle. The U.S. integrates with partners by building trust, strengthening interoperability through training and equipment, and reinforcing a shared vision of prosperity and hemispheric security.

010717-M-5834A-013. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Group, conduct a raid during Balikatan 22 on Corregidor Island, Cavite, Philippines, April 7, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, is a long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. BK22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

SSGT Meegan and SPC Escobedo, United Nations Command Security Battalion/Joint Security Area (UNCSB/JSA), Scout Platoon, stop to discuss the next maneuver during a patrol of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Oct. 20, 1998. Scout Platoon conducts patrols of the DMZ on a regular basis. Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Panmunjom State: Demilitarized Zone Country: Korea

U.S. Army scouts, Staff Sgt. Matthew Robbins and Sgt. Joey Emerson, assigned to Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, learn about charcoal farming from a local resident during a presence patrol, August 17, 2022, in Manda Bay, Kenya. Scouts routinely conduct security, presence and reconnaissance patrols in the area. CJTF-HOA is a dynamic operational headquarters, effectively supporting partner nations efforts in countering violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa.

Members of the Malawian Maritime Force move through the woods towards an objective during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Monkey Bay, Malawi, June 23, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

A pair of Marines armed with 5.56mm M-16A1 rifles advance during a training exercise. (Released). Country: Unknown

U.S. and Côte d'Ivoirian special operations forces conduct Joint combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Adiake, Cote dIvoire August 23, 2022. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anyer Torrescordoba, an infantry Marine with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, posts security during a raid scenario as part of a bilateral jungle training event in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 27, 2022. Throughout the training event, U.S. Marines applied tactics and knowledge given to them by the Brazilian Marines, who regularly operate in the Amazon jungle. The U.S. integrates with partners by building trust, strengthening interoperability through training and equipment, and reinforcing a shared vision of prosperity and hemispheric security.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Koeneke, a Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Thailand Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) instructor with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, supervises Sgt. Adisak Supaphan, a Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) student, as he connects blasting cap wires to a firing reel during an electric demolition range during an EOD level 1-2 course at Jarumanee Training Area, Ratchaburi, Thailand, November 23, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMACs mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defenses HMA Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

Members of the Malawian Maritime Force discuss how they will set up support by fire positions during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Monkey Bay, Malawi, June 23, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

A soldier of Co. B, 4th Bn., 27th Inf., 25th Inf. Div. (Light) makes a charge as he trains for deployment to the Middle East to take part in OPERATION DESERT STORM. He is armed with a M-16A2 rifle. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Schofield Barracks, Kaneohe Bay State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines conduct a live-fire sniper range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 16, 2022. The training improved the Marines proficiency at the tactical level and developed critical marksmanship skills. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

021210-M-3022S-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Manda Bay State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2

A U.S. Reconnaissance Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Indonesian marines with 7th Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Brigade, provide security during a bilateral patrol as part of Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23, on PiaBung Training Area, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 23, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and U.S. Marine Corps focused on promoting military interoperability, maritime domain awareness, strengthening relationships, and expanding capabilities among participating forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.

Philippine Marines prepare to fire their rifles during a combined-arms, live-fire exercise rehearsal during KAMANDAG 6 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base Philippines, Oct. 12, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

030519-M-8683D-023. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: Pong Nam Ran Country: Thailand (THA)

Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) soldiers with 2nd Battalion, RBLF, advance to a building during a practical application of urban operations during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 at FIBUA Village, Brunei, Oct. 25, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate a long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality.

Philippine Marines occupy a fighting position following an amphibious landing during KAMANDAG 6, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

020821-M-0175R-077. Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 24 MEU

U.S. Marines assigned to Maritime Surveillance Platoon, 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, use a terrain model to conduct a brief for a surveillance field exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalvez, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. MSP is an experimental unit whose mission is to decrease the commanders' uncertainty of the maritime domain through the employment of radars and other sensors. MSP provides the Marine Corps with its only organic maritime sensor surveillance capability in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and Navy commanders' intelligence collection efforts.

U.S. and Côte d'Ivoirian special operations forces conduct Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Jacqueville, Cote dIvoire August 24, 2022. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes as Philippine Marines fire at targets during a combined-arms, live-fire exercise rehearsal during KAMANDAG 6 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct bilateral mortar drills during Balikatan 22 in Claveria, Cagayan, Phillippines, April 1, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. BK 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

A member of 5-87th Infantry brief MGEN D. Apolinar (second from right), CHIEF of STAFF, Dominican Republic Army on the characteristics of the AT-4 anti-armor weapon (also designated as the M136) as MGEN Philip R. Kensinger, Jr. (third from right), Commander, U.S. Army South looks on. Base: Fort Clayton Country: Panama (PAN)

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Myoungsung Kim, a reconnaissance Marine, and Philippine reconnaissance Marines pose prior to jump operations during KAMANDAG 6, at Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim, Philippines, Oct. 8, 2022. U.S. reconnaissance Marines conducted training with Republic of Korea Marines and Philippine Marines to strengthen relationships and increase interoperability. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Australian Army Pvt. Jackson Brizzolara assigned to 10th/27th Battalion Royal South Australia Regiment (RSAR) and soldiers from the Indonesian National Armed Forces prepare to clear a simulated structure during Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain while participating in Super Garuda Shield Sept. 1, 2023, Dodiklatpur, Situbono Regency, East Java, Indonesia, Aug. 31, 2023. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 6 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open indo pacific.

990321-M-7115H-012. Base: Jungle Warfare Training Center State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Japan Ground Self-Defense members observe targets being hit during U.S.-Japan anti-tank missile launcher training during Orient Shield 22 at Oyanohara Training Area, Kumamoto, Japan, Aug. 28, 2022. Orient Shield is the largest U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bilateral field training exercise being executed in various locations throughout Japan to enhance interoperability and test and refine multi-domain and cross-domain operations. (U.S. Army Photo, Pfc. Wyatt Moore, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)

U.S. and Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) soldiers train Indonesian Army soldiers on EOD techniques and procedures during Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. EOD training allows soldiers to learn to be experts in their field and proper safety measures for protection and security. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

020602-M-9902V-008. Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

030524-M-9812M-087. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2003 Base: U Tapao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: USMC

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mark Broyles, a reconnaissance team leader with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force, reviews ambush fundamentals prior to executing a bilateral practical application with Indonesian marines assigned to the 7th Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Brigade, during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23, on 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and U.S. Marine Corps focused on promoting military interoperability, maritime domain awareness, strengthening relationships, and expanding capabilities among participating forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives

U.S. and Côte d'Ivoirian special operations forces conduct Joint combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Adiake, Cote dIvoire August 23, 2022. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jahar Williams sights over a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle during an Amphibious Operational Training (AOT) exercise at Camp Pendleton, California. LCPL Williams is attached to 2nd Battalion 7th Marines Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force, Training Center (MAGTF TC). Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

20517-N-XN177-1048 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2022) - Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Isiah Saunders, from Newport News, Virginia, reloads an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during a gun shoot aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 17, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

A Soviet Spetsnaz special operations group on a mission.

Philippine Marines conduct drills during KAMANDAG 6, in San Vicente, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military, designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Soldiers assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct air assault training with Guatemalan soldiers during CENTAM Guardian 2023 in Guatemala, Mar 22. 2023. 2023. CENTAM Guardian 23 (CG23) is an annual multi-national partnership-building exercise designed to build capacity and capabilities with Central American partner nations.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yannick Adjei, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, air advisor, discusses search procedures with (FAN) Niger Armed Forces (French: Forces armées nigériennes) members at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 31, 2022. The air advisors provide training to FAN members to help build Nigerien capacity to strengthen their defense capabilities - better enabling Africans to address security concerns and reduce threats to U.S. interests.

Indonesian and Australian Servicemembers exhibit their service rifles to each other during Subject Matter Expert exchanges training while in support of Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 on Dodiklatpur Rindam V, East Java, Indonesia., Sept. 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A US Marine pined under a 5-ton truck, get medical assistance during a Mass Casualty Drill at Camp Lejeune, NC during Exercise Preying Mantis II. Members of the Headquarters Battalion, 2ND Marine Division, conducted mass casualty drills, hostage rescue drills, and operations in support of a Small Boat Unit, during the exercise. A US Marine pined under a 5-ton truck, get medical assistance during a Mass Casualty Drill at Camp Lejeune, NC during Exercise Preying Mantis II. Members of the Headquarters Battalion, 2ND Marine Division, conducted mass casualty drills, hostage rescue drills, and operations in support of a Small Boat Unit, during the exercise.

US Marines use the Light Assault Vehicle (LAV-25) and a sniper position on the hoof to guard a building designated as the American Embassy. Marine from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, Ca trained in simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI during Operation RIMPAC 96. One Marine is armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with the M203 grenade launcher attached while the LAV-25 is armed with the 25mm M242 "Bushmaster" chain gun and a 7.62mm M240G machine gun atop the turret. US Marines use the Light Assault Vehicle (LAV-25) and a sniper position on the hoof to guard a building designated as the American Embassy. Marine from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, Ca trained in simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI during Operation RIMPAC Õ96. One Marine is armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with the M203 grenade launcher attached while the

U.S. Army Rangers assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group teach the Cabo Verdean National Guard tactical movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Praia, Cabo Verde, September 7, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.

A Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) soldier with 2nd Battalion, RBLF, provides security with an M16A2 rifle for a Close Target Reconnaissance practical application in the jungle during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 on Rampoyah Labi Training Area, Brunei, Oct. 27, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines (2/24) complete M4 rifle qualification requirements July 26, 2022, on Range 18 on North Post at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 2/24 is an infantry battalion based out of Chicago consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors. The battalion falls under the 24th Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. The 2/24 was holding annual training at Fort McCoy.

A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, rappels during Jungle Leaders course at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 10, 2022. The training is designed to test the physical and mental resilience of Marine Corps leaders in a harsh jungle environment.

Marines & Sailors, part of a combined Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) unit, MEU Service Support Group 13 (MSSG-13), from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), with the Kenyan Army inspect an item that was blown up during combined training at EDGED MALLET '02 in Kenya, Africa. Marines & Sailors, part of a combined Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, MEU Service Support Group 13 (MSSG-13), from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), with the Kenyan Army inspect an item that was blown up during combined training at EDGED MALLET '02 in Kenya, Africa.

February 14, 2012 - A U.S. Marine drags a Royal Thai Marine, simulating a chemical attack victim, to the decontamination area during a chemical, biological, radiological, chemical exercise. The training was conducted by Thai forces and Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, jointly executing casualty decontamination in a bilateral environment. The training is part of exercise Cobra Gold 2012, now in its 31st iteration. The exercise is a multi-lateral event focused on strengthening th

U.S. and Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) soldiers train Indonesian Army soldiers on EOD techniques and procedures during Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. EOD training allows soldiers to learn to be experts in their field and proper safety measures for protection and security. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

DF-ST-87-09608. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

U.S. Army squads from across III Armored Corps compete for the title of the corps Best Squad during head-to-head competition at the III Armored Corps Best Squad Competition at Fort Hood, Texas, Jun. 22, 2022. The squad representing the 89th Military Police Brigade, including Staff Sgt. Nathan Villarreal, Sgt. Noe Garcia, Spc. Kole Vigilancia, Spc. Austin Moore, and Spc. Daniel McCamish worked together to install an OE-254 antenna. 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.

Members of the Djiboutian Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR) receive feedback from U.S. Army Capt. Alex Roose, an instructor with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, during Justified Accord 2024 (JA24) in Nanyuki, Kenya, Feb. 28, 2024. JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from Feb. 26 - March 7. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. Army

030325-F-7234P-010. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: Pacific Air Command Air Forces

A Senegalese Armed Forces (SAF) soldier looks at coordinates at a Land Navigation class during African Lion 22 in Dodji, Senegal, June 23, 2022. African Lion 22 is U.S. Africa Commands 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 with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

020622-M-9902V-003. Country: Malaysia (MYS) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

010508-F-8302E-010. Complete Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens tea

020411-A-8359B-103. Base: Crabbs Training Area Country: Antigua And Barbuda (ATG)

Amir Ali Miguil, an interpreter for the Djibouti Armed Forces, translates instructions during the urban operations training at the Counter Insurgency Terrorism and Stability Operations Training Centre during Justified Accord 2024 (JA24) in Nanyuki, Kenya February 26, 2024. JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. Army

Two soldiers of the Cambodian army with sub-machine guns, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Asia

CPL. Gonzales, Military Police Company, demonstrates to Georgian troops the proper procedures on weapons disarmament and personnel search measures during Situational Training Exercise - 5 (STX-5), Check Point Operations/Weapons Disarmament. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A soldier of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army charges an objective point with his M-16 Assault Rifle as part of a training exercise during Operation FOCUS RELIEF II (OFR II) in Thies, Senegal. OFR II is an operation provided by the US Army Special Forces to the Senegal Army for training on new equipment and fighting tactics to bring up their proficiency level for peace enforcement in Sierra Leone. Subject Operation/Series: Operation FOCUS RELIEF II Base: Thies Country: Senegal (SEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Infantry Battalion, Senegal

Drummer Thomas Sacker, a British soldier with 1st Battalion Irish Guards, part of the 11th Security Force Assistance Brigade, instructs a Kenya Defence Forces soldier on minesweeping techniques during Justified Accord 2024 (JA24) at the Counter Insurgency Terrorism and Stability Operations Training Centre, Nanyuki, Kenya, Feb. 26, 2024. JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. Department of Defense

A Marine posted atop the roof of the United States Embassy sits beside a Mark 19 automatic grenade launcher as he scans the surrounding area with a pair of binoculars. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), were sent to augment security at the embassy as part of Operation SHARP EDGE. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR)

Equipment Operator Second Class Peter Thomson (left) and Disbursing Clerk Second Class Susan Petersen (right), keep on the alert for aggressors after they have just had a gas attack at Jungle Warfare Traning Center (JWTC). Exercises at JWTC are conducted by the Seabees once a year in Combat Town, Okinawa, Japan, at which the Seabees act as a defense, fighting against aggressors to maintain their position in combat. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Mississippi National Guard Soldiers distribute water at the Hinds Community College-Academic/Technical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, Sept. 2, 2022. Nearly 600 Mississippi National Guardsmen were set up across seven sites through Jackson for people to collect bottled water, hand sanitizer and non-potable water from water buffalo trucks.

Staff Sgt. Daudi Ola, a rappel master assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division attaches a Fijian soldier assigned to 3rd Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment to a rope as part of Exercise Cartwheel at Nausori Highlands Training Area, Fiji, September 18, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the U.S., Republic of Fiji Military, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces that builds expeditionary readiness and interoperability by increasing the capacity to face a crisis and contingencies by developing and stressing units at the highest training levels.

Super Garuda Shield 2023, at 5th Marine Training Center (Puslatpur), Situbono Regency, East Java, Indonesia, Aug. 31, 2023. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exericse that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Sheild 2023 is the second consectutive time this exercise has grown into a combinedand joint event, highlighting the 6 parcipating and 12 observing nations' committment to partnership and a free and open indo pacific.

Philippine, Republic of Korea, and U.S. Marines take part in a combined amphibious operation alongside the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during KAMANDAG 6, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Miguel Carmona, an artillery section chief with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receives instruction on a multi-launch rocket system during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 at the 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and U.S. Marine Corps focused on promoting military interoperability, maritime domain awareness, strengthening relationships, and expanding capabilities among participating forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.

Airmen learn to prepare cargo netting during an Agile Combat Employment course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2022. The ACE course is designed to train multi-capable Airmen to be able to complete tasks that are outside of their primary specialty in order to reduce the overall personnel footprint in deployed environments.

050904-F-4884R-051. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Sgt. Elijah Garrison, a combat advisor from A Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade, Florida National Guard provides instructions to a Soldier from the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force as they prepare for tactical maneuvers at a range in Hattieville, Belize May 12, 2022 as part of the TRADEWINDS22 exercise. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones; and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

MIDN Sam Mercurio, a midshipman at Villanova University, fast ropes during Helicopter Rope Suspension Training instruction at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2022. The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipmen, as part of the First Class Marine Option, visit different Marine bases and units over a six-week period for leadership training.

A Polish Soldier assigned to 11th Lubuska Armored Cavalry Division prepares the Mini Class Flyeye 3.0 to conduct reconnaissance operations during a multinational live fire at Borsuk 22, Nowa Deba, Poland, Oct. 14, 2022. (3-4 ABCT) The 3-4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

030407-F-2380C-008. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group assist with rappel training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, May 25, 2022. Marines with 7th Comm. Bn. took part in a Basic Jungle Survival Skills course May 22-27 to prepare for jungle operations. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force with communications, intelligence and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

French Army Marechal des Logis Erwan Blanche, Aito instructor, Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia (RIM.aP), French Armed Forces, instructs French Army Sgt. Louis D'bois, combat medic, RIM.aP, French Armed Forces, on how to rappel during the Aito Course in Taravao, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Sept. 4, 2022. The event provided a bilateral training opportunity between the French Armed Forces and Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. The nine Marines and Sailor from HQSVCBN participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces in order to strengthen relationships with the region. The courses name comes from the Tahitian word aito, which means warrior.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Moore, an advisor from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, observes as a Soldier from the Keynan Defence Forces provides aide to a notional Djiboution army casualty during a Situational Training Exercise at Justified Accord 2023, Feb 16, 2023, in Isiolo, Kenya. Justified Accord 23 is a key exercise for U.S. and partner readiness as it enables forces to train and operate as a combined and joint force while enabling East African regional security.

220713-N-XG173-1212 BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 13, 2022) Republic of Korea Marines with 1st Assault Amphibian Vehicle Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct amphibious assault training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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 worlds 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 worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

US Navy, French Navy, Belize Defence Force, and Mexican Marines perform explosive ordinance training May 16, 2022 in Belize for Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division Commander BG Daniel Hibner oversees the first Blue Roof install on Sanibel Island, October 25, 2022. The Blue Roof program has been installing roofs across five counties in southwest Florida since the beginning of October to provide homeowners effected by Hurricane Ian.

An Australian Army Sapper with 1st troop, 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, 1st Field Squadron, talks to U.S. Marine Corps engineers attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, and other sappers during a demolitions range at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, NT, Australia, May 5, 2022. MRF-D engineers and Australian Army sappers trained together to learn from each other, develop relationships, and to enhance their shared military capabilities.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) conduct a specialized training exercise with members of the Kenyan Army during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Isiolo, Kenya, July 1, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as basic marksmanship, small unit tactics, and mission planning.

Philippine Marine Corps scout snipers and force reconnaissance Marines participate in bilateral close-quarters combat training with U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during KAMANDAG 6 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Roof, a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Pittsboro, Indiana, reassembles a Philippine M60 machine gun in Claveria, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2022. The bilateral training was conducted as part of KAMANDAG 6 to share tactics, techniques and procedures. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

Prisoners of war are searched for weapons at the entry control point of Auxiliary Field One, during exercise BOLD EAGLE '82. Subject Operation/Series: BOLD EAGLE '82 Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Indonesian Army soldiers conduct a culminating explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) event during Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. U.S. and Australian Army EOD soldiers trained the class on techniques and procedures in order to provide the Indonesian soldiers the opportunity to enhance operations in their field and learn additional safety measures for increased protection and security. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, further strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

TAMUNING, Guam (June 2, 2022) - Seabees with Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 paint areas of Guam Memorial Hospital in support of the local work force during Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) teach members of the Kenyan Army the basics of the M224 60 mm Lightweight Company Mortar System (LWCMS) during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Isiolo, Kenya, June 29, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as basic marksmanship, small unit tactics, and mission planning.

Spc. Damion Cooper and Sgt. Hunter Baysinger from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, Survey and Design, surveys field training exercise road with R10 Range Pole in Baturaja, Indonesia, July 23, 2022, as part of Garuda Shield 2022. Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

Four female park rangers on patrol, part of an all female ranger patrol, Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. June, 2018.

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, familiarizes himself with proper firing procedures of the M2 Browning machine gun under the supervision of a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, from the turret of a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during exercise Winter Workhorse 23 at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission-essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments.

Philippine and U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a combined arms live-fire event during KAMANDAG 6 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 13, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

A Kachin woman pass through a KIA's battalion with her moped while they come back to Laiza from the front line, Kachin State, Myanmar on August 8, 2012.

Soldiers from the Indonesian Army participate in the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Training Center (JPMRC) rotation 23-01 opening ceremony on Area X-Ray at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Oct. 20, 2022. US-Indonesia defense cooperation has never been stronger or more comprehensive. America is proud to be Indonesias largest military partner and their participation in JPMRC 23-01 directly contributes to deepening our relationship and increasing Indonesias security preparedness.

Members of the Royal Malaysian Air Force 211th HANDAU Squadron participate in dismounted patrol training during Exercise Pacific Angel at Subang Air Base, Malaysia, Aug. 13, 2022. Practical mounted and dismounted patrol operations train members to work as a team and recognize the variety of possible dangers they may encounter while maneuvering across hostile terrain.

U.S. Army forces and French soldiers participate in a 14 mile hike to the peak of Mount Marau Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 9, 2022. Through exercises and engagements, we improve our ability to work together with our allies and partners and build on our collective strengths.

DF-ST-85-12912. Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT RODEO '84 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Warren Mohan, an advisor with 5th Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB), observes members of the Maldives National Defense Forces demonstrate Tactical Field Care at Central Area Command, Kahdhoo, Maldives, May 19, 2022. SFAB trains and advises foreign security forces to improve partner capabilities and facilitate achievement of U.S. strategic objectives.

PHU YEN, Vietnam (June 21, 2022) Steelworker 3rd Class Samuel Wojtowicz and Steelworker Constructionman Elam Winston take measurements of the exterior of An Tho Ninh Dong Primary School in Vietnam during a renovation project in support of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in it's 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

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