Modern Military Personnel in Action

Photos capture soldiers in tactical gear, showcasing modern warfare, reconnaissance, and strategic military operations.

Member of Navy SEAL Team with weapons in action.

U.S. soldier in camouflage uniform with his rifle.

Member of Navy SEAL Team with weapons in action.

US Army (USA) Corporal (CPL) Jeremy Colvin with the 55th Signal Company (SC), Combat Camera, documents a Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) in the village of Aroki, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

modern warfare american marines soldier in action while sneaking and aiming on laseer sight optics in combat position and searching for target in battle

american marine corps special operations soldier with fire arm weapon and protective army tactical gear clothes Studio shot isolated on white background

040318-F-3873G-011. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

050526-F-1844A-006. Base: Fob Danger, Tikrit State: Salah Al Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 42ND INFANTRY DIVISION

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Camron Edwards, a rifleman with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participates in a live-fire range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 15, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

060417-A-0559K-022. Base: Sadr City State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030222-F-4376W-005. Subject Operation/Series: RUGGED ARCH Country: Unknown

Close-up image of bearded special warfare operator in protective helmet.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Alexander Lee, a platoon commander with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, takes cover during an enemy engagement as part of Marine Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 6, 2022. This exercise is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force-on-force environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Edwards, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes part in a force-on-force exercise on Russaro Island, Finland, Aug. 10, 2022. During the exercise, U.S. Marines acted as the opposing force for Finnish soldiers. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

030207-M-5753Q-015. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

A member of Company B, 21st Infantry, 24th Infantry Division, aims his Multiple Intergrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) equipped M-60 machine gun at "enemy" positions during a training exercise. His unit is providing combined arms capability for a Georgia National Guard armor unit undergoing training at the base. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220726-N-MZ836-1396 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adrian Herrerarosales, a light armored reconnaissance Marine assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), directs a live-fire exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) July 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Portrait of GI Joe American Infantryman, Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend and Reenactment in Reading, PA held June 18, 2008

120129-N-WD757-354 SUEZ CANAL (Jan. 29, 2012) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Michael Perry stands watch as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) transits the Suez Canal. Momsen is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

020709-M-5455N-014. Subject Operation/Series: CAPABILITY EXERCISE Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Paratroopers across the 82nd Airborne Division finish the 12 mile road march, complete a weapons test, and recieve their E3B on Fort Bragg, NC, April 7, 2023. 371 Paratroopers and Soldiers across multiple units and locations successfully completed E3B.

040612-F-4884R-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Arabic teenagers team, students group working together on laptop and tablet computer online classroom education concept. High quality photo. Arabic teenagers team, students group working together on laptop and tablet computer online classroom education concept

Fort Stewart conducts their quarterly Come Meet Your Army Tour to members of the Fort Stewart and local communities on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Febuary 15, 2024. The demonstration builds community relations and increase awareness on how crew training is conducted. (US Army

031107-M-8049T-174. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A soldier of the 7th Light Infantry Division carries an M-16A2 rifle equipped with an M-203 grenade launcher. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alexander Kruchinin, a forward air controller with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines, communicates with an inbound aircraft from a landing zone during Stand-in Force Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. SiF-EX is a Division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Harry Consaul, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, watches Marines practice proper room clearing techniques during a HQBN field exercise, MCBH, Jan. 10, 2024. The FEX was a week-long event conducted in order to increase combat readiness, unit morale and camaraderie.

Soviet paratrooper in Afghanistan during the Soviet Afghan War.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Justin Lewandowski, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines (2/24), conducts a contact patrol with other Corpsmen and Marines on July 22, 2022, during training 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 23rd Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. The 2/24 is holding annual training at Fort McCoy. (Photos by Scott Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

Member of Navy SEAL Team with weapons in action.

This week, soldiers from 125th FI BN, participated in the Gas Chamber exercise.The purpose of the gas chamber is to fully understand the importance of their M50 protective mask, how to properly clear and seal said mask when coming into contact with small amounts, then finally removing their mask and being directly exposed to the gas. This proves to them that their mask does in fact work! U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Kenyel Jones

CPL R. Osuna models the present day Marine Corps flight uniform at the 206th Marine Corps birthday ball. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN)

DF-ST-88-05184. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030413-M-0175R-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

SPECIALIST 1ST Class Brian R. Anderson, platoon sergeant with Co. B, 1ST Plt., 4th Bn., 27th Inf., 25th Inf. Div. (Light), communicates with his unit as he prepares them for deployment to the Middle East to take part in Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Schofield Barracks, Kaneohe Bay State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SD-03-06111. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98 Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Miller, a logistics chief with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, distributes M67 grenades during a field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 3, 2022. The 7th Comm. Bn. FEX is designed to evaluate and preserve combat readiness and familiarization of weapons systems. III MIG functions as the vanguard of the III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms in liaison capabilities.

051013-A-2098S-023. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Forward Operating Base Marez State: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Seth Whaley, a landing support specialist with 1st Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, counts the links of the chain rigging for a Helicopter Support Team training during Integrated Training Exercise 3-22 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 7, 2022. ITX is a live-fire event that increases unit readiness. It teaches the tactical application of combined-arms maneuver as well as offensive and defensive operations during combat.

030821-M-7837W-007. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030821-M-7837W-016. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gabriel Hance, a field artillery officer with 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, plans a fire mission during the combined arms live-fire exercise during Balikatan 22 at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, March 30, 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 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. Hance is a native of Maple Lake, Minnesota.

070211-A-4520N-120. Base: Rusafah State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: KOREA

020130-F-3886C-013. Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

030122-F-2751G-020. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

051008-A-9419D-003. Subject Operation/Series: KATRINA RELIEF Base: Taylor State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1776th Military Police Co

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Hornbuckle, a MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts communication checks during flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault-ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during flight operations, April 7, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG-MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

DART Exercise 2002 'Response to Terrorism'

030228-M-5150A-011. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172 conducts engineer route reconnaissance while on patrol during a field exercise at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, July 19, 2022. MWSS-172 held this exercise in order to demonstrate proof of concept for external lifts, to refine the Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations concept, and to improve the engineer companys combat effectiveness in an expeditionary jungle warfare environment.

U.S. Marine on Patrol in Afghanistan's Helmand Province.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Meiners, a Saint Clair, Mo., native and an aircraft electronic systems technician with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, poses for a photo prior to an incentive flight on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Incentive flights are periodically awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious actions and service.

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Paul Harrison, a Mobile Training Team Firing Party Instructor, observes an Honor Guard participant learning the proper way to hold a rifle during a week long training course conducted at Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Paratroopers across the 82nd Airborne Division finish the 12 mile road march, complete a weapons test, and recieve their E3B on Fort Bragg, NC, April 7, 2023. 371 Paratroopers and Soldiers across multiple units and locations successfully completed E3B.

040825-A-6748E-019. Base: Forward Operating Base Normandy State: Diyala Country: Iraq (IRQ)

CPL. Eric Hoskinson, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA, at his post in a trench at the airport. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

Modern soldier with rifle isolated on a black background

040401-M-1158H-004. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

011208-F-0082H-002. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2001 Base: Ellington Field, Houston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Diego Walker, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, conducts urban operations training during a field exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2022. MWSS-171 conducted this exercise in order to familiarize themselves with expeditionary advanced base operations, demolition operations, urban operations, and different weapon systems.

011214-F-9032T-025. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

010926-F-4177H-007. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A US Marine from the Chemical Biological International Reaction Force (CBIRF) drinks water through his M40 gas mask during a training exercise at Camp Lejeune, NC. The CBIRF unit is designed to respond to any Nuclear, Chemical, or Biological (NBC) occurrence that poses threats to US Forces worldwide. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040422-F-9072P-101. Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: United Kingdom (GBR)

DA-SN-86-08503. Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA)

DF-ST-86-07879. Country: Egypt (EGY)

DA-SC-86-08967. Base: Nam Myun Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

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SSGT Richard M. Sweat, 616th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates by intercom with the pilot of a 71st Air Rescue Squadron (71st ARS) HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter. Helicopters from the 71st ARS are being relocated in preparation for the squadron's deactivation on June 1, 1991. The 210th Air Rescue Squadron, Air National Guard, will take over Alaskan rescue missions. Country: Unknown

011015-F-0193C-002. Complete Scene Caption: Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, gives the thumbs-up to an Egyptian soldier at a small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range to shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY)

020320-N-2174M-001. Base: Uss Dallas (SSN 700) Scene Major Command Shown: NSSF

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alfred Delgado, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, places a nunchuck charge as part of an explosive excavation range during exercise Eagle Wrath 22 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, May 14, 2022. Eagle Wrath is an annual Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 exercise at CATC Camp Fuji, Japan, designed to increase squadron proficiency in conducting real-world contingency missions while in a forward operating environment.

Soldier posing with weapon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James Vigil, a drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep.

Afghan National Army soldier and flag of Afghanistan, Helmand Province of Afghanistan

030323-M-5753Q-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Az Zubayr Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A Marine gunnery sergeant in a partially squatting position demonstrates one of the close combat firing positions for a .45-caliber pistol on the pistol range at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Artwork: "Soldier With America Patch". Artist: Sieger Hartgers. Catalog Number: 2.32.91, US Army Art Collection. Country: Unknown

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-106. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

010511-F-3963C-002. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rhineland-Palatinate Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A personal photo of Sergeant 1st Class Jared C. Monti, the first Soldier recipient for actions in Afghanistan/Operation Enduring Freedom.

040920-F-0201C-003. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

DF-ST-85-13197. Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT SCORPION Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

hunting, war, army and people concept - young soldier, ranger or hunter with gun walking in forest

Airman 1st Class Sierra Long of the 168th Medical Group awaits information on her tasking as part of the post-attack reconnaissance team during Golden Raven 23-1 exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 4, 2022. Post-attack reconnaissance team sweeps provide communications to execute mission-essential tasks in CBRN environments. Team Eielson exercised the capability to accomplish the mission while countering CBRN threats.

Man, soldier or hero in war with smoke in explosion, team or shadows in overlay for mockup. Military, person or commander on mission with light, door and standing with confidence, hope and future

Master Sgt. Braylin Richardson, 188th Wing Medic, works alongside locals and Navy personnel unloading medical equipment for Continuing Promise 2022 in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, on October 24, 2022. Arkansas Air National Guard members participate in Continuing Promise 2022 to support Guatemala through the U.S. National Guard State Partnership Program, which develops relationships with partner countries while providing support such as medical care and increasing readiness of U.S. and partner forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ricardo Sorianoavila from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a parachute rigger assigned to 2nd Landing Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives a pre-jump safety inspection prior to conducting static line airborne operations during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-23 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 30, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardization advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness and assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

DF-ST-85-13131. Subject Operation/Series: GRANADERO I Base: La Mesa Air Base Country: Honduras (HND)

Portrait, soldier and asian man with arms crossed in city for power, confidence and mindset outdoor. War, military and face of Japanese guy warrior proud, hero or ready for army, security or training

A French soldier, part of the multinational force providing humanitraian relief for the Rwandan refugees, patrols the flight line at Entebbe International Airport. The airport is a staging point for Air Force C-130s and other aircraft flying the relief supplies into Goma, Zaire. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Entebbe Country: Uganda (UGA)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Thomas Reese, a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads 7.62mm blank rounds into an ammo can before a helicopter raid exercise aboard Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 16, 2022. The exercise trained Marines to secure an objective from a simulated oppositional force. 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.

France, Normandy, Arromanches. 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Young man in vintage corporal attire of the 82nd Airborne Division, historic beach in distance.

Niger, Agadez, Sahara Desert, Tenere, Kogo. An armed soldier of the Niger Army on escort duties.

Marine in contemporary battlesue with beret.

Che Guevara Memorial, Santa Clara, Villa Clara Province, Cuba, Central America

011006-F-0148C-034. Base: Tulsa International Airport State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Justin Lewandowski, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines (2/24), conducts a contact patrol with other Corpsmen and Marines on July 22, 2022, during training 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 23rd Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. The 2/24 is holding annual training at Fort McCoy. (Photos by Scott Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

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