Modern Military Technology Operations

Soldiers utilizing advanced tech in command centers, processing tactical data for aerial reconnaissance and battlefield mapping.

Military agent working in control room, analyzing aerial reconnaissance data. Intelligence corps agent controlling drones attacking strategic targets, camera A

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Moore, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman (left), and Staff Sgt. Warren Norwood, a 374th LRS noncommissioned officer in charge of Firetruck and Refueling Maintenance, perform preventative maintenance on a refueling truck during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 11, 2022. In addition to aircrew, RF-A 22-1 provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

STAFF SGT. Greg Parmer, avionics guidance and control technician reaches for advanced repair equipment to work on. State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Carl, left, and Airman Tyler Marg, 9th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender boom operators, review checklists at Travis Air Force Base, California, prior to a flight June 30, 2022. The aircrew refueled four A-10 Thunderbolt IIs participating in Exercise Green Flag-West 22-08. Green Flag-West is a close air support and joint exercise administered by the U.S. Air Force Air Warfare Center and Nellis AFB through the 549th Combat Training Squadron.

BALTIC SEA (Oct. 22, 2022) Fire Controlman Aegis 2nd Class Steven Bayassanchez stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Oct. 22, 2022. Roosevelt 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.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jayden Orstead, from Killian, Texas, and Airman Adrian David, from Warren, Michigan, both assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) air department, operate one of the ships aircraft elevators, Oct. 17, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Empty army command post with the russian flag running on big screen, russian federation and government working on propaganda to spread fake news among the population. Camera B.

220805-N-XK047-1017PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2022) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Bret Searles participates in an ordnance handling evolution as an elevator operator in the lower cargo ammunition magazine aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 5. Elevator operators are required to keep watch and communicate information regarding ammunition transfer in order to prevent safety hazards. Makin Island, flagship of Amphibious Squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in the U.S. 3rd fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

060510-N-4154B-007. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

220603-N-UL352-1012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Amanda Messina, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, completes serial number verifications on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), June 3, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Mar

Washington Chua, multimedia content producer, straps into a 20th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 24, 2022. The 27th Special Operations Wing partnered with Sam Eckholm, multimedia content creator, to showcase the wing's readiness and relevancy in future conflicts.

DF-ST-86-12322. Base: Zweibrucken Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Martinez, an air traffic controller with Air Traffic Control (ATC) Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, examines the radar display to determine the location of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing aircraft at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 9, 2022. ATC communicates with 3rd MAW pilots to take off and land from operations and training. 3rd MAWs operational readiness relies on the strong support network that MCAS Miramar provides through their symbiotic relationship. Martinez is a native of San Jose, California, and Donohy is a native of Baltimore.

220608-N-QI593-1023 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (June 8, 2022) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Jonathan Cedeno, left, from New York, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Scriven, from Orlando, Florida, navigate the USS Bainbridge (DDG96) through a straight transit, June 8, 2022. Bainbridge 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.

US soldiers in a high tech command center protecting classified information, ensuring cybersecurity and defending against cyber attacks. Army base of operations with trained officers. Camera A.

A crewmen marks a plotting board in a shipboard combat information center (CIC). Country: Unknown

Government army experts in advanced command post overseeing surveillance activity, coordinate security protocols and collect real time data for field military missions. Control tower.

221007-N-LK647-0166 ATLANTIC OCEANLt. Timothy DeStefano, a weapons officer, right, and Lt. j.g. Wyatt Moore, both assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), check the surrounding water for vessels while the ship conducts a Naval Surface Fire Support exercise while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Army personnel in a high tech command center attends a videocall meeting and communicating crucial information from surveillance systems and cctv. Support national security operations.

Tracking equipment and plotting boards in use in the AN/TSQ-91 Tactical Air Control Center during joint readiness training exercise SOLID SHIELD '77. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '77 Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221017-N-ZQ263-1092 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2022) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 1st Class Brian Daniels, from Oxon Hill, Md., checks status of communications systems in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). Chung-Hoon is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

U.S. Airman 1st Class James and Technical Sgt. Brandon (front), 193rd Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations Command, Middletown, Pa., prepare broadcast equipment on a EC-130J during a mission over Haiti on Jan. 30, 2010. The EC-130's are operating out of Puerto Rico in support of Operation Unified Response in Haiti. The EC-130J Commando Solo is a specially-modified four-engine Hercules transport and is broadcasting AM and FM broadcasts in Creole to inform Haitians on various messages such as what to do when encountering a dead body, where to receive aid, and specific other government messages. U.S. Air Force

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luke Cockrell, air traffic controller, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, explains the different positions within the control tower to students from Eau Claire High School during a tour at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. The students visited MCAS Beaufort to better familiarize themselves with Marine Corps Aviation.

The flight deck officer checks his spotting board table as he coordinates the formation of an aircraft placement plan for night flight operations in flight deck control aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during FLEET EX '90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060830-N-6403R-001. Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (July 15, 2022) - Royal Malaysian Navy Capt. Kamalrulzaman bin Zainul, right, acting Submarine Force Commander and commanding officer of Submarine Training Centre, discusses the capabilities of a dive chamber with U.S. Navy Capt. John Frye, middle, commanding officer of the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), during a tour of the Submarine Command Headquarters on Sepanggar Naval Base in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, July 15, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

Empty army command center with big data presents the American flag, top secret armed forces agency protecting the country from threats. Monitoring room with high tech gear.

220916-N-TC847-1003 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 16, 2022) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Leila Jimenez, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), stands watch in sonar control during an underwater warfare exercise, Sept. 16, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Fultz, aerial combat camera craftsman assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, observes an aerial refueling mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 21, 2022. The 1st CTCS acquires still and motion imagery in support of classified and unclassified air, sea, and ground military operations as a fundamental tool for commanders and decision-makers throughout the Department of Defense.

A combat photographer sits near her tripod as she prepares to film the arrival of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) at the station. The various squadrons, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), are returning to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Green screen laptop next to shooting gallery safety officer watching client shoot at targets, supervising him. Mockup notebook and firing range expert teaching man how to use firearms, camera A

220713-N-CY569-1026 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 13, 2022) Rear Adm. Enrique Núñez De Prado Aparicio, Spanish Navy sits in the commanding officers chair in the bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a scheduled visit to the ship, July 13, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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.

990212-M-2374T-024. Base: Defense Mapping School State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Gomez Rivera, 6th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, operates the refueling boom of a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, California, Oct. 13, 2022. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the 6th and 9th ARS launched a heritage flight. During the flight, KC-10 pilots, engineers and boom operators were able to complete air refueling training with a C-5M Super Galaxy.

Army personnel in a high tech command center attends a videocall meeting and communicating crucial information from surveillance systems and cctv. Support national security operations. Camera A.

Army officer develops contingency plans to address unexpected developments in the field, studying real time satellite intelligence in military command post. Soldier tracking enemy servers. Camera A.

Chief of the Department of Defense Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office Randy Resnick, and DoD Acting Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity and DoD Senior Information Security Officer, David McKeown, hold an off-camera, on-the-record virtual press briefing on the release of the DoD Zero Trust Strategy and Roadmap at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

Chinese air defense using radar system on green screen laptop to detect intercontinental ballistic missiles. Republic of China army soldier scanning rockets with mockup notebook, camera B

Black combat veteran faces grief and trauma crying at therapy session, addressing PTSD and talking about combat scenes. Sad shocked soldier shares war flashbacks with counselor. Camera A.

An interior view of the Airlift Control Center set up during exercise BOLD EAGLE '82. Subject Operation/Series: BOLD EAGLE '82 Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joaquin Aldape, left, Cpl. Zachary Whitmore, right, and Lance Cpl. Noah Huff, all F-35 power line mechanics with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure a crane during maintenance of an F-35B Lightning II jet aboard Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 21, 2022. F-35B maintainers, supported by Sailors operating a crane for lifting, regularly perform maintenance to ensure the aircrafts readiness for flight operations. 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.

Infantry unit leader coordinating troops to execute special operations, briefing crew with mission details for national safety. Military commander studies real time surveillance data. Camera A.

220721-N-VJ326-1301 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) - Damage Controlman 1st Class Javier Fernandez, from Palm Springs, Florida, operates a sound-powered telephone during an engineering training team drill in a machinery room aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 21, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Russian federation soldier installing panic with fake news and propaganda during hybrid war tactics, hacking activity. Military hackers stealing state secrets, digital mercenaries.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryoka Orikasa, an electro-optical ordnance repair technician with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division and a Norman, Oklahoma native, conducts an operations check on a M71 Scout Sniper Observation Telescope on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2024. Orikasa was recognized as the II Marine Expeditionary Force Marine of the Year for her outstanding performance and was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for her efforts. Marine Corps

Iranian spy in intelligence agency control room uses military tech to identify threats during Arab Israeli conflict. Mossad secret agent uses software to do war covert operations, camera A

220516-N-XK047-1084SAN DIEGO (May 16, 2022) - Capt. Peter Riebe, commanding officer, right, discusses shipboard operations and maintenance with Dr. Kay Sullivan, director, readiness and force employment at the Office of the Secretary of Defense cost assessment and program evaluation, left, aboard USS Anchorage (LPD 23), May 16. Anchorage is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock homeported in San Diego.

PHOTO DATE: 01-20-10LOCATION: NBL TOPSIDESUBJECT: STS-132 crew during their water survival training at the NBLWORK ORDER: 0170-STS132WST-01-20-10

Chinese military personnel in a high tech government hacking room work on stealing state secrets from rival countries in hybrid war. Chinese army exploit advanced technology, inflict fear.

Army soldier examines real time data on a hologram 3d projection, reviewing defense operation details in military control room. Trooper looks at CCTV satellite footage on 3d visualization.

North Korea air defense operator uses radar system to detect incoming missiles during korean conflict. Pyongyang regime army soldier scans rockets approaching borders, deploys shields, camera B

220624-N-N3764-2005CARIBBEAN SEA - (June 24, 2022) -- Lt. Cassie Gettinger, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 8, controls an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle from the mission control station aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), June 24, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

Control room, military and planning by soldier team on surveillance together at night for communication. Technology, global and teamwork by security with success on satellite map in army office

A computer screen used by students deployed to Bagram Airfield, to train in the "Intro to Tactical Mine Field Data Base," at the National Imagery Mapping Agency (NIMA), Fort Belvoir, Virginia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

Military operative engaged in surveillance mission using laptop, looking at aerial map of conflict zone. Intelligence corps officer working on notebook, monitoring zone of interest

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, looks onto the stage where he will become the 56th commander of 3 AF, on June 22, 2022, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. France was commissioned at the United States Air Force Academy in May 1992, where he went on to become a command pilot with more than 2,900 hours of flightime in the F-15, F-22, and F-16.

TAIWAN STRAIT (July 28, 2021) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Vasquez-Ragan, from Phoenix, monitors surface contacts from the combat information center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) as the ship transits the Taiwan Strait conducting routine underway operations. Benfold is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Members of Leadership Dayton receive a tour of the inside of a training facility at U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, April 13, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Leadership Dayton was designed to identify, educate and motivate a network of local leaders and increase their capacity to serve the Dayton region.

220124-N-FA490-1185 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 24, 2022) Engineman Fireman Carlos Reynaga-Nunez, from Davenport, Florida, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) sounds a lube oil tank in an engineering space aboard Jackson. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf)

220818-N-VJ326-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 18, 2022) - Airman Okarie Clarke, from New York, left, and Seaman William Billiot, from Houma, Louisiana, search a fan room for threats during a security reaction force (SRF) class aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 18, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Apollo 11 Astronauts in quarantine trailer on the USS Hornet. While considered a very remote possibility, the quarantine would prevent any Moon pathogens from transmission to Earth's population. July 24, 1969

DF-ST-88-07464. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220509-N-WF272-1022 PHILADELPHIA (May 9, 2022) U.S. Navy Lt.j.g. Cara Edwards, a native of Mitchellville, Md., assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), experiences the Navys virtual reality asset, the Nimitz, during a Navy Promotional Day (NPD) Philadelphia, May 9, 2022. An NPD is a proprietary recruitment program built specifically for the purpose of attracting the brightest, diverse high school and college prospects, and showcasing opportunities for both military and civilian careers. The purpose of a NPD is to build and sustain strategic networks with high schools, universities and colleges, and to promote Navy awareness within diverse and under-represented communities while building a pool of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent.

220524-N-DE439-1154 OSLO, Norway (May 24, 2022) Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks thanks Sailors for their hard work and dedication via de 1MC aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), May 24, 2022. Porter 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.

220419-N-BL637-1071 WASHINGTON (Apr. 19, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday speaks at a dinner hosted by the Pallas Foundation for National Security Leadership at the International Spy Museum. The Pallas Foundation hosts education and special events to bring together different national security private and public organizations for leadership development and engagement.

Chinese soldier using military tech on green screen laptop to identify threats from enemies. Army personnel using software on mockup notebook to communicate information to war front lines, camera B

Military infographics with world leader army map and pie chart, bar graphs of military budget and active personnel, line diagrams of soldier equipment and price of military unit. Military infographics with world map and graphs

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