Motivational Runs in Military Training

Images depict groups of military personnel running in formation during motivational runs, showcasing teamwork and fitness. The scenes capture energetic, outdoor settings.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, lead the new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on a motivational run at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 25, 2022. The Marines leading from the front were responsible for the training and organization of 1st Recruit Training Battalion.

New U.S. Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 21, 2022. The three-mile run was conducted on base where these new Marines trained for 13 weeks.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Benjamin R. Heredia, commanding officer, with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, motivates 1st RADBN after a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, June 10, 2022. The Marines conducted the motivational run for Lt. Col. Benjamin R. Heredia in honor of his tenure at 1st RadBn. Lt. Col. Heredia served as the commanding officer of 1st RADBN for the past two years and is soon changing command with Lt. Col. Curtis A. Williamson.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, lead the new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on a motivational run at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 25, 2022. The Marines leading from the front were responsible for the training and organization of 1st Recruit Training Battalion.

Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, run to commemorate fallen Tactical Air Control Party comrades during the 24-hour TACP challenge June 15, 2022. Throughout the event, 160 Airmen ran from across 20 units totaling 3,100 dollars raised.

New U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 30, 2022. The motivational run was the last physical fitness event conducted in recruit training.

221010-M-VR919-1010 (October 10, 2022) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion, Task Force San Francisco, participate in a bridge to bridge run during San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 at San Francisco, California, Oct. 10, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

U.S Marines with 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment lead a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, Sept. 29, 2022. The motivational run was the last physical training Marines conducted while at MCRD.

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division begin All American Week with the Division Run, Sept. 26, 2022, on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. All American Week consists of many sporting events, the Old Timers Breakfast, a memorial ceremony, 10-miler, family fun run, 34-foot tower, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and concludes with the Divisions pass and review to celebrate Americas Guard of Honors culture and legacy.

Air Commandos begin their run during Air Force Special Operations Command's Run to Honor 5K Run/Ruck at Hurlburt Field, Florida May 13, 2022. The command hosts the run/ruck as a tribute to AFSOC Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

220726-N-PW480-0171 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 26, 2022) Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) 2022 Cycle 3 midshipman candidates run during an inventory physical readiness test at Recruit Training Command (RTC), July 26. Upon completion of NSI, the candidates will start their freshman year of the NROTC program at colleges and universities nationwide this fall. NSI is an indoctrination program hosted at RTC, and provides midshipmen with a common military training orientation. NSI provides basic training in five warfighting fundamentals - firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and small arms handling and marksmanship - to begin creating basically trained and smartly disciplined future Navy and Marine Corps officers. NROTC is overseen by Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, which supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors.

U.S. Soldiers with the 519th Hospital Center participate in a run in celebration of the Armys 247th Birthday, June 14, 2022 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Units around the world celebrated the Army Birthday with runs, cake cuttings and other ceremonies.

Educators observe a motivational run during Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, March 2, 2023. The purpose of the workshop is to inform high school educators and community influencers about the process of becoming a United States Marine, and to raise awareness of the opportunities and benefits for qualified individuals in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marines and Future Marines, with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Pensacola, run during a pool function at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, FL, May 14, 2022. The purpose of this event was to prepare the future Marines for Marine Corps recruit training.

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commemorate the U.S. Army's 247th birthday with a post run on June 14, 2022. (U.S. Army photos by Lt. Col. Andy Thaggard)

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U.S. service members, deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, run a 5K, Sept. 11, 2022, in honor of the victims and first responders who passed away on September 11, 2001. Since the events of 9/11, the U.S. has deployed hundreds of thousands to the outer limits of its American borders and to every corner of the globe to eradicate terrorism.

Participants cross the finish line June 14, 2022, in front of Rumpel Fitness Center during the Army Birthday 5k Run and Walk at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 5k was part of many events coordinated by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to commemorate the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army at Fort McCoy. The day also included a birthday lunch, free car washes, and more.

Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers race in the two mile event as a part of the inaugural Army Combat Fitness Test Invitational Sept. 10, 2022, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The inaugural ACT Invitational is hosted by the Unit Ministry Team (UMT) where units compete in teams of two. Members of the 134th Public Affairs Detachment competed in the event as team Super Mario Brothers.”

Readiness Challenge VIII participants from Pacific Air Forces' 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, tackle one of the final events -- an obstacle course -- April 22, 2022, at the Silver Flag Exercise Site, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The Department of the Air Force CE event is hosted by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. After a 20+ year hiatus, the challenge, a premier event for Department of the Air Force civil engineers, is back. This year's Readiness Challenge is the initial operating capability event before the challenge reaches full operating capability within the next two years. At this year's event, which runs through April 22, eight teams representing major commands and U.S. Space Force are facing off in about 20 events showing myriad of CE capabilities from emergency airfield lighting and water purification to building a guard shack from the ground up and firefighting and EOD operations.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the 3-mile run portion of the physical fitness test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 3, 2022. The PFT is a test all recruits must pass and sets the standards that all marines must maintain once a year.

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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, lead the new Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on a motivational run at MCRD San Diego, Oct. 13, 2022. The Marines leading from the front were responsible for the training and organization of 1st Recruit Training Battalion.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 24 participate in the MAG-24 Commanding Officers Flight Line Run, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 27, 2022. The purpose of the run was to enhance unit morale, increase physical and mental fitness, and foster camaraderie within the unit.

U.S. Airmen honor the legacy of Prisoners of War and Missing in Action service members from various conflicts during the annual 24-hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 15, 2022. Service members, civilians and family members kept the American flag and POW/MIA flag in constant motion for a 24-hour period. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, more than 82,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf Wars and other conflicts. The names of unaccounted service members were recited during the run.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Hanson, facilities manager, S-4, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, hands off a baton to a member of the Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia, French Armed Forces, during the Bazeilles Day Field Meet in Arue, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Aug. 31, 2022. The Marines participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces for their Bazeilles Day Commemoration Ceremony and Jungle Commando Course in order to strengthen relationships with the region.

Competitors in the 2017 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition head out on a two-mile run while taking part in the competition at Camp Ripley, Minn., Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The competition is a mentally and physically challenging three-day event that tests Soldiers on a variety of tactical and technical skills to determine the Army Guards Soldier and noncommissioned of the year. The winners move on to compete in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition, battling it out with Soldiers from throughout the Army to be named the Armys Soldier and NCO of the year.

Paratroopers assigned to Charlie Troop, 1-73 Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) for the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition on Fort Stewart, GA, July 26, 2022. The ACFT was one of several events during the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition that tested each competitors physical fitness and endurance.

NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup Poland Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) alongside United Kingdom Army soldiers assigned to The Royal Lancers, Prince of Whales Troop, Romanian Sky Guardians, and the Polish Armed Forces 15th Mechanized Infantry Brigade participated in a 5.4km battlegroup run for morale and enhanced interoperability between the allied nations in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 21, 2022. The 3-1 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.

U.S. Soldiers with the 21st Special Troops Battalion participate in a 2.47miles run in honor of the Armys 247th Birthday, June 14, 2022 at RhineOrdnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Maj. Gen. James Smith andCommand Sgt. Maj. Kofie Primus, both with the 21st Theater SustainmentCommand led the formation.

Soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Division conduct a 2 mile-run, May 23, 2022, during the Ivy Week 2 Mile-Run Competition at Fort Carson, Colorado. Ivy Soldiers competed for the best time on a 2 mile-run designated course using a ten-Soldier team prior to the Memorial Day Weekend.

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, provides remarks during an opening ceremony to kick off National Police Week May 16, 2022, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Every year, MacDill Airmen come together to celebrate National Police Week by honoring security forces members who currently serve, have served and who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty. National Police Week (May 15 - 21) is held annually to honor military and civilian police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, lead the new Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion on a motivational run at MCRD San Diego, July 14, 2022. The Marines leading from the front were responsible for the training and organization of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion.

Paratroopers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion conduct a battalion run on Fort Bragg, NC, Aug. 5, 2022. Paratroopers recieved awards for work done both in Poland and in Garrison following the run.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Western Recruiting Region, lead a motivational run for India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, Oct. 27, 2022. The motivational run is the last physical training Marines conducted while at MCRD.

Members of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar begin a run in celebration of the U.S. Air Force Birthday Sept. 17, 2022. The run commemorated the creation of the U.S. Air Force from the Army Air Corps 75 years ago.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, lead the new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion on a motivational run at MCRD San Diego, July 7, 2022. The Marines leading from the front were responsible for the training and organization of 2nd Recruit Training Battalion.

111116-N-QL471-318RED SEA (Nov. 16, 2011) Sailors participate in a 100-yard dash during a Captain's Cup competition on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

New U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Nov. 22, 2022. The motivational run is the last physical training event Marines conduct while at MCRD.

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Eric C. Regan, a drill instructor with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training battalion, leads recruits during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 14, 2022. The log drill exercise was used to develop a team building mentality and help form unit cohesion amongst recruits.

U.S. Airmen assigned to Travis Air Force Base participate in the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Memorial Run at Travis AFB, California, Sept. 15, 2022. POW/MIA Remembrance Day is recognized on the 3rd Friday in September every year. Travis AFB dedicated a week to honor prisoners of war, service members still missing and their families.

Paratroopers assigned to Charlie Troop, 1-73 Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) for the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition on Fort Stewart, GA, July 26, 2022. The ACFT was one of several events during the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition that tested each competitors physical fitness and endurance.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michele Clarke, a combat videographer, Communication Strategy and Operations section, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (center), poses for a group picture with the Sgt. Maj. James Horr (left), 26th MEU sergeant major, and Col. Dennis Sampson, 26th MEU commanding officer (right), after being recognized for her outstanding performance, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The 26th MEU conducted a physical training event to build camaraderie and encourage esprit de corps amongst the Marines and sailors.

Norfolk (September 19, 2022) Chief Petty Officer selectees from various commands in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region participate in history and heritage training facilitated by BTCS(SW) Tom Dandes, USN (Ret.) of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The presentation was part of the museums 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The three-day event allows CPO selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, and is hosted by the museum and area commands. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Spc. Ronaldo Moreno, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, performs the sprint-drag-carry as part of the Army Combat Fitness Test event during the Iron Squad competition on Fort Bliss, Texas, April 21, 2022. The Iron Squad Competition is a four-day event designed to test each squad and individual competitors physical stamina, Warrior Tasks and Battle Drill skills and military knowledge. The winning squad will advance to compete in the III Corps Best Squad Competition later this year at Fort Hood.

U.S. Soldiers with the 519th Hospital Center participate in a run in celebration of the Armys 247th Birthday, June 14, 2022 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Units around the world celebrated the Army Birthday with runs, cake cuttings and other ceremonies.

U.S. Airmen assigned to Travis Air Force Base participate in the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Remembrance ruck march at Travis AFB, California, Sept. 12, 2022 POW/MIA Remembrance Day is recognized on the 3rd Friday in September every year. Travis AFB dedicated a week to honor prisoners of war, service members still missing and their families.

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2012) The Chief Petty Officer's Mess and the First Class Petty Officer's Mess of the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) conduct physical training on the focsle of the ship for the start of CPO 365, a program designed to prepare the first class petty officers to become future chiefs. Hue City is deployed 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. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Benjamin R. Heredia, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Kabiru M. Labaran, battalion sergeant major with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, leads 1st RADBN in a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, June 10, 2022. The Marines conducted the motivational run for Lt. Col. Benjamin R. Heredia in honor of his tenure at 1st RadBn. Lt. Col. Heredia served as the commanding officer of 1st RADBN for the past two years and is soon changing command with Lt. Col. Curtis A. Williamson.

Paratroopers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division conduct a battalion run on Fort Bragg, NC, Aug. 5, 2022. Paratroopers recieved awards for work done both in Poland and in Garrison following the run.

Airmen from the 321 Training Squadron conduct their final Basic Military Training 1.5-mile run in front of friends and families. More than 600 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 321TRS graduated from BMT on April 7, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Col. Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Trey Morgan III, 99th Air Base Wing command chief, reviewed the ceremony.

Col. Dennis Sampson, 26th MEU commanding officer (right), and Sgt. Maj. James Horr (left), 26th MEU sergeant major, speaks to Marines after completing the 26th MEUs unit physical training event with all the new Marines and sailors, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The 26th MEU conducted a physical training event to build camaraderie and encourage esprit de corps amongst the Marines and sailors.

Deployed to NATO's European eastern flank the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has brought it air assault culture with them by conducting the first ever Air Assault course in Romania. Starting early morning Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Soldiers from the Headquarters 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Soldiers from 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armor Division begin their day zero of the courses 10 days on Romanian Air Force Base, Mihail Kogalniceanu, Nov. 19, 2022.

Marines and Poolees from across the state of Arizona participate in a 9/11 memorial run on Sept. 10, 2022, at Bell Bank Park, Mesa, Arizona. The run was to remember and honor all those who were affected by the terror attacks, 21 years ago.

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrate after winning a challenge during Fire Prevention Week at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 14, 2022. The challenge consisted of several tests that resembled what firefighters do to prevent and put out fires.

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2 Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 7, 2022. The motivational run is the last physical fitness event conducted in recruit training.

Marine recruits during physical training at the Marine Corps Recruits Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

New U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 7, 2022. This was the first time the friends and family of Delta Company saw their new Marines.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, center, and Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, right, lead Marines during a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps 247th birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2022. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Brazilian dignitaries for the Brazilian 200th Independence Day Celebration event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.

220911-N-VM474-1114 BALTIC SEA (Sep. 11, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a 9/11 remembrance 5K run on the ships flight deck Sep. 11, 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.

The 332d Air Expeditionary Wing held a memorial ruck in honor of those lost during Extortion 17 in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on August 7, 2022. There were 38 occupants aboard the CH-47D Chinook when a Taliban fighter shot a rocket-propelled grenade at the helicopter causing it to fall from the sky.

U.S. Airmen honor the legacy of Prisoners of War and Missing in Action service members from various conflicts during the annual 24-hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 15, 2022. Service members, civilians and family members kept the American flag and POW/MIA flag in constant motion for a 24-hour period. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, more than 82,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf Wars and other conflicts. The names of unaccounted service members were recited during the run.

KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 22, 2013) Sailors participate in a match of tug-of-war with members of the Royal Malaysian Navy during a sports day event held at Kuantan Naval Base as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2013. More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste.

U.S. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Okkodo High School, Guam, participate in a tug-o-war at the annual JROTC Fitness Challenge hosted at John F. Kennedy High School, Guam, Feb. 24, 2024. The Guam JROTC Fitness challenge was created by Senior Noncommissioned Officers from Andersen Air Force Base and local JROTC instructors. At the end there are winners for the challenge, but the ultimate goal of the annual meeting is to allow volunteers from each branch stationed on Guam to interact and mentor the cadets about the importance of physical fitness. Air Force

A group of 167th Airmen gather during the annual Combat Dining-In event at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Sept. 10, 2022. Events such as these are conducted in tradition to enhance esprit de corps and strengthen unit morale.

308th Rescue Squadron Airmen participate in a tribute workout and teambuilding event at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2022. Embracing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept, support Airmen worked in teams alongside pararescuemen to perform operations and physical fitness together to learn tasks outside of their primary specialty in order to reduce the overall personnel footprint in a deployed environment.

220909-N-GR655-0182 GROTON, Conn. (September 9, 2022) - Chief Petty Officer Greg Cuchens, left, a Navy diver assigned to Naval Submarine School, motivates Chief Petty Officer (Select) Jessica Barnes, an information systems technician also assigned to Naval Submarine School, during a physical readiness test on board Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 9. The Fiscal Year 2023 chief selects from all commands in the Groton area are participating in a Navy-wide six-week training period designed to increase confidence, trust, and teamwork.

Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division cross the finish line of the Patriot Day Run on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Soldiers ran to honor the thousands of civilians, police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, and members of the military that gave their lives at the World Trade Center, at Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon as well as the memory of the Dogface Soldiers killed in the subsequent war on terrorism.(U.S. Army photo Pfc. Summer Parish)

U.S. Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) participate in a five kilometer run in the Baltic Sea, Sep. 2, 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.

230409-N-OX847-1213 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 9, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) start to run for the Easter Sunday 5K, April 9, 2023. 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.

120906-N-FI736-084 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 6, 2012) Sailors and Marines participate in a fun run on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erik Smith, the commanding officer of 3rd Sustainment Group (Experimental), 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks during the start of a barracks bash event hosted by the Single Marine Program on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. The mission statement of the SMP is to contribute to the improvement of total force readiness, job performance, and retention by supporting the enhancement of quality of life for all single Marines, including unaccompanied Marines.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erik Smith, the commanding officer of 3rd Sustainment Group (Experimental), 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks during the start of a barracks bash event hosted by the Single Marine Program on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. The mission statement of the SMP is to contribute to the improvement of total force readiness, job performance, and retention by supporting the enhancement of quality of life for all single Marines, including unaccompanied Marines.

220911-N-VO895-1008ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) Sailors and Marines assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) participate in a Morale, Welfare and Recreation-sponsored 5k run in remembrance of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2022. Bataan is underway conducting an Afloat Training Group engineering inspection as part of the basic phase training cycle.

Recruiting Station (RS) Albuquerque recently held their Annual Pool Function from March 31, 2023 to April 1, 2023 at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, Nm. The purpose of the Annual Pool Function is to bring the Recruiting Sub-Stations together and allow their Poolees to experience first-hand some of the challenges that they will be facing during their upcoming Recruit Training. The RS also had Drill Instructors visiting from Marine Corps Recruiter Depot San Diego to assist in the daily events.

Norfolk (September 21, 2022) Retired U.S Army Chief Warrant Officer Five Phillip Brashear speaks to Chief Petty Officer selectees from various commands in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region as part of the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days Event. The event was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and allowed selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. CW5 Brashear served in the U.S. Navy in an enlisted capacity. He later joined the Virginia Army National Guard where he became a Warrant Officer Pilot in 1991. He eventually retired from the U.S. Army Reserve. CW5 Brashear was appointed as an Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer by Master Chief Petty officer (MCPON) of the Navy Russell Smith in July 2022 for his relentless dedication to the U.S. Navy. CW5 Brashear is the third son of the late Master Chief Carl Brashear, the subject of the Hollywood movie, Men of Honor. Through his fathers legendary American Military He

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Morris Sharber Jr., the 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Commanding officer with 1st ANGLICO, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, runs with members of The Lake Forest USMC Support Committee during a Murph challenge for Memorial Day on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 26, 2022. The Murph challenge was conducted to remember fallen service members and their sacrifices for the United States.

New U.S. Marines with Lima Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, Oct. 6, 2022. The motivational run is the last physical training Marines conducted while at MCRD.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert M. Hancock, Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), left, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos R. Aguilera, Sgt. Maj. of HQSVCBN cross the finish line during the Boot Camp Challenge at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22, 2022. For the past 20 years the Boot Camp Challenge has allowed the public to experience the professionalism and excellence of Marine Corps Drill Instructors while competing in a three-mile obstacle race.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing participate in the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action remembrance run on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 16, 2022. The run was in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day honoring service members who are still missing or were prisoners of war.

The 1st Cavalry Division celebrates its 101st birthday with a division run and cake-cutting ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas, Sept. 13. Standing proud as the Army's largest Division and continuing to uphold the standards of what it means to be a part of the First Team.

Lt. Zach Krueger, Naval Special Operations Enlisted Community Manager, speaks with members of the University of Memphis Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps unit while conducting a visit to spread awareness of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community.

U.S. Airmen assigned to Travis Air Force Base participate in the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Remembrance ruck march at Travis AFB, California, Sept. 12, 2022. POW/MIA Remembrance Day is recognized on the 3rd Friday in September every year. Travis AFB dedicated a week to honor prisoners of war, service members still missing and their families.

There was an Army Birthday 5K Run that started at Infantry Park on Fort Dix on 14 June 2022. Fort Dix Celebrated the Army Birthday with the popular formation 5K run each year with Service Members. Refreshments and the United States National Anthem was sung prior to the run. This 5k run starts each year at 0630 until the last runner finishes. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix TSC Training Support Center)

Soldiers assigned to 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division run past Army Gen. Stephen A. Smith, 7th Infantry Division Commander, during a division-wide 7 kilometer run on July 19, 2022 near Watkins Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA while participating in "Week of the Bayonet."

060522-A-2756F-040. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers in basic training run in formation on a track during the physical training formation.

110513-N-SO729-087SASEBO, Japan (May 13, 2011) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) participate in command physical training. Essex is undergoing a maintenance availability.

120726-N-ZE938-014CARIBBEAN SEA (July 26, 2012) Quartermaster 3rd Class David Collins, center, uses a baton to defend himself from a mock attack by Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Davidson, left, and Hull Technician 3rd Class Trevon Randle aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during an oleoresin capsicum requalification. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012.

220808-N-TY704-1129 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 8, 2022) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Sailors participate in a physical readiness test at the Vice Admiral Martin Fitness Center on Naval Air Station North Island, Aug. 8. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

220124-N-FA490-1099 MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 24, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) conduct small-arms weapons training in mission bay of 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)

New U.S. Marines with Lima Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation before dynamic warmups during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, Oct. 6, 2022. The motivational run is the last physical training Marines conducted while at MCRD.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks to Marines, participants and volunteers at the Marine Corps Marathon 10k at the National Mall, Washington, D.C. on Oct. 30, 2022. Runners of all levels participated in the MCM10K, held during the 47th Marine Corps Marathon weekend.

Col. Michael Lowe, 919th Special Operations Wing vice commander, leads from the front during the 9.11 mile ruck, at Duke Field, Florida, Sept. 11, 2022. Lowe and 919th SOW members participated in the 9.11 mile ruck to show tribute on the 21st Anniversary of the calm September morning in 2001 when the country came under attack.

220708-N-UF592-1019 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 8, 2022) Sailors warm up during a physical training session in the hangar bay of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Led by command fitness leaders, Ronald Reagans fitness team provides physical fitness sessions and training for Sailors to ensure physical readiness to maintain mission capability. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2022) Sailors practice methods for proper takedown during a security reaction force-basic (SRF-B) training held on the missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

The bull mascot 335th Training Squadron encourages the crowd to cheer during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept 16, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen are given the opportunity to volunteer to learn and execute drill down routines.

U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, provides opening remarks during the Girl's Flag Football Preseason Classic at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 15, 2024. The event provided an opportunity for the players, and their friends and family, to gain an immersive military experience. Not only did players get to hone their skills, but they had a chance to learn about the Air Force from Airmen themselves with face-to-face conversations about general and career-specific questions. Air Force

3rd place.FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq - The 3rd place team, Company B, 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, gathers for a group photo after finishing a 5k Fun Run May 17 at Forward Operating Base Falcon, Baghdad. 1st Sgt. Scott Guillory (left), Staff Sgt. Yvonne Desfosses, Pvt. Joseph Waisanen, Warrant Officer Anthony Collins, and Staff Sgt. Michael Irizarry was one of two teams the Big Dawgs” Company entered in the race.

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Sept. 23, 2022) - Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) Command Master Chief Billy Smith delivers remarks to Sailors before a base-wide cleanup. Sailors assigned to JBPHH picked up trash and debris as part of the base-wide cleanup to beautify the historic installation. The event is held quarterly to support the "Love JBPHH" campaign.

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