Modern Military Personnel

Group photos of U.S. military service members, highlighting teamwork and camaraderie during various operations and ceremonies in different locations.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 156th Wing and over ten guest units, attend an additional duty first sergeants symposium at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, May 12, 2022. The goal of the symposium was to enhance the first sergeants program and invest in the future of the enlisted force.
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 156th Wing and over ten guest units, attend an additional duty first sergeants symposium at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, May 12, 2022. The goal of the symposium was to enhance the first sergeants program and invest in the future of the enlisted force.
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The Interior Alaska Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps visits 168th Wing as part of summer camp and learns about the 168th Wing, pilot, boom operator, aircraft maintenance, security forces, and civil engineering missions. The Interior JROTC cadets are students at West Valley High School Marine Corps JROTC, Lathrop High School Army JROTC, Eielson Air Force Base High School Air Force JROTC, and North Pole High School Air Force JROTC.
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division pose for a group photo at a women's empowerment forum, on Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 22, 2022. The class reviewed Army regulations 670-1 as well as postpartum policies.
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Lt. Col. Peter Mudge, Air Force Officer in Charge and 188th Medical Administrative Officer, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Captain Parker, Medical Site OIC, in recognition of the partnership of the Arkansas National Guard and U.S. Navy in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, at the Puerto Barrios medical site during Continuing Promise 2022, on October 29, 2022. Arkansas Air National Guard members worked alongside U.S. and foreign military forces, government officials and civilian personnel to provide humanitarian assistance through medical care, improve interoperability, and develop enduring relationships.
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220603-N-DB801-0229ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - (June 3, 2022) - U.S. Navy personnel pose for a group photo alongside sailors from the Peruvian navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, actors from the 18th century Spanish colonial era, and other distinguished guests at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument during the closing ceremony of the 28th annual Maritime Staff Talks (MST), June 3, 2022. MSTs support the U.S. maritime strategy by building and strengthening working relationships with U.S. and partner nations.
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U.S. Marines, Sailors, and spouses with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participate in A Day in Their Boots at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2022. This event provided spouses the opportunity to experience a day in the life of their Marine or Sailor and build a sense of community within the 3d MLR ohana.
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U.S. Marines participating in the Marine Forces Reserve Diversity AIMED (attract, identify, mentor, educate, develop) Officer Program (DAOP) pose for a photo at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 19, 2022. DAOP provides participants with the opportunity to see the process of commissioning in the Marine Corps firsthand so that they can make informed decisions on a potential career as a Marine Officer.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson poses for a photo with the U.S. Marine Security Guards at the U.S. Embassy, Abuja in Nigeria on March 12, 2018.
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Guests and Fort McCoy staff members participating in a Community Leader Engagement event stop for a group photo during a visit to garrison headquarters on July 6, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Nearly two dozen community leaders from Tomah, Sparta, Black River Falls, Volk Field, La Crosse, and other nearby municipalities gathered at Fort McCoy to see the posts mission first-hand and learn more about the Army mission at the installation.
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The New Hampshire National Guard was voted one of New Hampshire's best places to work by Business NH Magazine for 2022. Back row, Sgt. 1st Class Jason Collins, Capt. Mario Rey, Staff Sgt. Dean Van Tassel, Senior Airman Victoria Johnson, Capt. Jeremiah Neault; in front, Tech. Sgt. Natalie Belongie and Pack, the 157th Air Refueling Wings official mascot, pose near the flight line at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, Aug. 10.
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U.S. and Kenyan military members pose together with their certificates after completing the Air Advisory workshop during Justified Accord 2024 (JA24), Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 29, 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.
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This week the Iron Eagles public affairs team attended the annual public affairs symposium in Wiesbaden, Germany. For A Year of Lessons Learned” there they heard from keynote speakers such as Former USAREUR Commander Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges, DCG for USAREUR-AF” Lt. Gen. Andrew Rohling, and Army Chief of Public Affairs” Maj. Gen. John Rafferty. Throughout the symposium the teams spoke on many topics covering everything from Russia/Ukraine to the 2023 communication strategy. Big things are in store for the future of Army communications
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Air Chiefs and Senior Enlisted Leaders from 13 Central American and Caribbean countries and 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) leadership pose for a group photo during the CENTAM-CARIB conference in Tucson, AZ, Dec. 06, 2022. This conference demonstrated partnership efforts between the 14 participating countries through information exchanges and collaboration.
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GREYWOLF Troopers assigned to 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, interact with Polish students from Primary School. Major H. Sucharskiego, Dec. 9, 2022. Events like these continue to strengthen the bonds between the Polish community and the U.S. Army.
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061123-A-5332O-008. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Logistic Support Area Anaconda Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the Pennsylvania National Guard joined partners with the Lithuania Armed Forces Dec. 4-8 to begin planning for Engineer Thunder 2023, an upcoming exercise between the PA NG and Lithuanian army engineers. Engineer Thunder is the largest annual bilateral exercise between the Pennsylvania National Guard and Lithuania Armed Forces. The exercise aims to promote cooperation and interoperability, especially of engineer assets, between the PA NG, Lithuania and NATO allies. In 2023, the PA NG and Lithuania Armed Forces will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their partnership under the National Guard Bureaus State Partnership Program.
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Angus Lapsley, NATO Assistant Secretary-General for Defence Policy and Planning, poses with Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, during a photo with leaders from across the 21st TSC, Feb. 9, on Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The purpose of the visit was to give an overall introduction to the 21st TSC and its capabilities. Army
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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Dwayne Littlejohn, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, stands with Recruiting Substation South Dade, the winning substation of the annual pool function at the Naval Operational Support Center in Miami, Florida, May 21, 2022. RS Fort Lauderdale hosted their first Delayed Entry Program field meet since 2019, to prepare poolees for recruit training, build morale, and answer any questions families may have about the Marine Corps.
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The 126th Army Band of the Michigan National Guard prepare to perform for more than 500 Michiganders during their summer tour, Portage, Michigan, June 30, 2022. The Michigan National Guards band performs throughout the year and has a variety of ensembles that include jazz, brass, rock, and concert bands to enhance public relations in the Great Lake state.
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Senior leaders and attendees pose for a group photo at the Army People Sync Conference.U.S. Army
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Members of Air Force Material Command pose with awards won for competing in DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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GREAT LAKES, Il. (Sep. 6, 2022) Chief Navy Counselor (select) Tray Bynam, center, poses for a photo with the Naval Station Great Lakes chief petty officer mess. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.
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From left: Command Sgt. Maj. Mahoma Tello, 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion - Enhanced; Sgt. Maj. Generose Green, Exchange Pacific Region senior enlisted advisor; Col. Jason Beck, Exchange Pacific Region commander; Lt. Col. Izabella Lundy, 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion - Enhanced commander.
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Maj. Robin Simons, 507th Force Support Squadron commander, presents the Summit Award to Senior Master Sgt. Michelle PattersonApril 30, 2022, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Chief Master Sgt. Charlie Lespier, 507th FSS Senior Enlisted Advisor and Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Scoles, 507th ARW 1st Sgt. helped present the award.
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The Inter-American Defense College and United States Northern Command hosts the inaugural North American Defense Framework for Women, Peace, and Security Workshop at IADC Kennedy Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27-29, 2024. The event brought together military and civilian experts from Canada, Mexico, the United States, and the Bahamas. The collaborative event focused on integrating gender perspectives into military education, addressing gender-based violence, and enhancing gender equality in military operations. Participants, representing diverse ranks and branches, formulated actionable recommendations and formed partnerships, signifying a transformative shift toward a more inclusive defense framework. Air Force
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Infantry Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, pose for a photo with members of a local school band following a community outreach performance by the 25th Infantry Division Tropic Lightning Brass Band as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 on Aug. 6, 2022 at Taman Tani Merdeka Park, Martapura, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Super Garuda Shield 2022, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. Military and Indonesian National Armed Forces, reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.
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Service member from seven countries come together at the closing ceremony of Cutlass Express 2023 on the Djiboutian Navy pier, Djibouti, March 16. Cutlass Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean, and increase interoperability between participating nations. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 12, 2022) - First Responders from Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Emergency Services along with Commander, Joint Region Marianas Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Luckett observed the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at Fire Station 1 onboard NBG, Sept. 12. Firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), police officers, Chief Petty Officers (CPO), and CPO Selects from throughout the region participated in the ceremony to pay tribute to the lives of 343 firefighters, 62 law enforcement officers, eight emergency medical technicians, and 2,581 civilians who were lost during the attacks. The ceremony included 10 full blasts from the airhorns symbolizing the signal made to evacuate the World Trade Center, followed by a moment of silence. Firefighters also marked the anniversary with a stair climb at the Charles King Fitness Center. The firefighters assigned 15-
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CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait- Team 1 of the U.S. Army Central Best Squad Competition 2022 from the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade.
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Capt. David Adams, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) and Jared Whittemore, fire chief at Commander Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) Fire and Emergency Services Sasebo, and CNRJ Fire and Emergency Services firefighters pose for a photo during the 2022 Fire Prevention Month proclamation signing event at the CNRJ Fire and Emergency Services Iorazaki fire station Oct. 7, 2022. For 75 years, CFAS has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services to empower forward-deployed U.S. and Allied Forces while providing superior support to their families and the community.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Chiefs of Delegation and Alumni from 36, 41, 43, 46, 47, 49, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 for a 60th anniversary Celebration on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2022. During the celebration visitors participated in a campus tour, a Panel on Ethics and Strategic Leadership, a BBQ and an Alumni Recognition Ceremony, including the release of the 60th Anniversary Book Strengthening Strategic Leadership in the Americas.
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Winners of Battle of the Paws K-9 competition hosted by the 55th Security Forces Squadron pose for photograph at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 19, 2022. (From left) Third place Officer Alex Klement, Council Bluffs Police Department, first place Officer Ken Mcclure, Council Bluffs Police Department, second place Officer Jay Weininger, Douglas County Sheriffs Department, and Senior Airman Casi Smith, 55th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and competition coordinator.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Uruguayan dignitaries for a Uruguayan Independence Day event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 2, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.
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001130-A-4813S-006. Base: Fort Gillem State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS
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CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait- Team 6 of the U.S. Army Central Best Squad Competition 2022 from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command-Main Command Post.
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Marines from Recruiting Station Phoenix show their support at the 2022 UBU Fitness Expo on Aug. 7, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona.