Ordnance Handling and Training

Close-up images of military personnel handling equipment, including explosives and ordnance, during training exercises.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Carrillo Orantes, an engineer equipment electrical systems technician with 1st Intelligence battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conducts maintenance on a portable power distribution unit in support of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Nov. 29, 2022. SK23 is a 1st Marine Division-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures.

Staff Sgt. Zachary McCarthy, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, loads a shock tube into an explosive tool during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2022. This tool is used to remotely render the device safe.

A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 assesses and prepares an ordnance for loading onto a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 F-18C Hornets at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 28, 2022. The MALS 12 and MFAS 112 performed the ordnance load to maintain proficiency standards and for unit cohesion for upcoming exercises. (Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, carries an ammo can during physical training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 23, 2022. Recruits completed a circuit focused on balance, agility, speed, and explosiveness.

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), loads a magazine during a small arms and M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2024. The 24th MEU is a premier crisis response force capable of deploying and landing at a moments notice. The skilled 24th MEU Marines and Sailors who comprise the flexible sea-based Marine Air Ground Task Force are ready to answer the nations call to crisis, no matter the climate or place. Marine Corps

Jacks are assembled under the XM-971E1 semi-trailer van prior to being loaded aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft. The purpose of the van is to house and transport sensitive electronics equipment under operating conditions. Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010417-F-7253S-002. Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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U.S. Navy Chief Quartermaster Edward Roth, assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18), applies chalk to the bar during a weightlifting meet aboard LPD 18 in the Sea of Japan, Sept. 4, 2022. The 1,000 Pound Club is a weightlifting event where participants must lift a cumulative one thousand pounds in squat, bench, and deadlift. 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.

A battlefield cross stands during the Patriot Day Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The Patriot Day ceremony is held in remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Church, a power line mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, places bolts into a panel after maintenance on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft during exercise Kodiak Mace 22, at Elmendorf Air Force base, Alaska, May 10, 2022. This annual exercise is designed to develop unit-level skills, work with joint forces, and maintain a high level of squadron readiness.

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Close-up of an Marine soldier pulling a detonation cord igniter to start a reaction detonating C-4 explosives

A U.S. Marine with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, loads an M240B machine gun during the Sapper Leaders Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2022. This course provides combat engineer squad leaders with the technical and tactical proficiency required to provide mobility, counter mobility and survivability to infantry company commanders.

Nearly 25 Airmen from the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron work to build pallet bridges to access new homes during an innovative readiness project in the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, June 6, 2022. The subdivision is being built through an IRT mission which produces mission ready forces, civil-military partnerships, and stronger communities by leveraging military contributions.

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U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Hannah Garcia with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, loads a magazine for a table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 16, 2024. The table two course of fire teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Jerkes, 36th Contingency Response Squadron vehicle maintenance supervisor, grounds a wire on Tinian, Feb. 12, 2024. For Cope North 24, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is an essential partner in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the United States is committed to its security and prosperity. Air Force

Airman 1st Class Harrison Sinclair, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication and navigation specialist, adds nitrogen pressure to the bogie pitch positioner on a C-5B Galaxy, Sept. 4, 2014. Sinclair was part of a maintenance crew who prepared the aircraft for an early mission. 60th AMXS worked through the night to ensure the readiness of aircraft supporting TRX-14-04.

A U.S. Marine with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR) records coordinates during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 27, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3d LAR is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

A close-up view of a hose being tightened onto an oxygen tank that may be used in the event of a medical emergency during a search for the missing bombs by members of the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 7 from San Diego, California. The unit is part of the A-10 recovery effort near Gold Dust Peak. Base: Big Spruce Lake State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Army soldier assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa takes off a pair of gloves at Centre Dentrainment Au Combat (CECAD), Djibouti, Sept. 20, 2022, while participating in the French Desert Commando Course (FDCC). The FDCC is a multi-day course held by the French at CECAD that challenges both U.S. and French service members by challenging the participants physically and mentally through land and water obstacles and endurance exercises while surviving in austere field conditions.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division fire an M240B machine gun during Artillery Relocation Training Program 22.2 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide precision indirect fires.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, carry out corrective maintenance on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle utility truck as part of the offload preparation party on the United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 in Kushiro Port, on Sept. 28, 2022. During maritime pre-positioning force offloads, offload preparation parties are tasked with the maintenance of the equipment to ensure all equipment is mission capable ahead of the offload. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

A US Marine from 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marines, performs an operations check prior to firing a dragon missile while training at Schofield Army Barracks, Hawaii. Base: Schofield Barracks, Kaneohe Bay State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Soldier, assigned to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division arranges their tools to perform maintenance on a vehicle preparing to go into the box at Fort Irwin, California, August 3, 2022. Maintaining equipment while on rotation to the National Training Center helps to ensure a successful mission.

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Spc. John Rosa, tuba player with the 257th Army band "Band of the Nations Capitol" polishes his tuba in preparation for playing at Presidential Inaugural Ball, Jan. 20, located at the D.C. National Guard Armory. This is the first time in history that a National Guard Band has been asked to play at such an event."This type of honor is usually reserved for the 4 premiere active duty Army bands," said Rosa."It is an honor to be selected."

U.S. Navy Lt. Amanda Wojahn, an emergency room physician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, utilizes an ultrasound for a trauma evaluation during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 7, 2022. The 13th MEU is currently conducting RUT to enhance the integration and collective capability of the MEUs command, air, ground and logistics elements and prepare the 13th MEU to meet the nations crisis response needs during its upcoming overseas deployment.

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U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Leahmann, a soldier with the 75th Artillery Brigade, tests an unknown liquid using chemical reactive paper during the III Armored Corps Best Squad Competition at Fort Hood, Texas, June 23, 2022. The III Armored Corps pulled only the best from across its divisions and separate brigades to compete in this years inaugural competition. The best squad goes on to compete at the U.S. Army Forces Command competition at Fort hood in August.

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A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 340th Military Police company simulates the in-processing of a detainee as part of a simulated exercise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst, N.J., July 30, 2022. Soldiers from the 333rd MP Brigade, 340th MP Battalion gathered here for Gotham Justice, a four-week exercise that trained, challenged and improved Soldiers primary skill sets and core MP competencies required in detention operations and security and mobility support operations.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Iyana Milner, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center supervisor, repairs an Individual Outer Tactical Vest at the EDTC on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2022. The EDTC team is responsible for approximately 200,000 pieces of equipment to maintain and prepare at a moments notice. This unit is also credited with suppling hundreds of lifesaving tactical vests to Ukraine within 72 hours.

A marine inspector with Coast Guard Sector Anchorage inspects the inflation tube of an immersion suit during a commercial fishing vessel safety exam aboard Kiska in Naknek, Alaska, June 15, 2022. Inspectors with Sector Anchorages Marine Safety Task Force conducted inspections throughout the Bristol Bay region June 13 - 24 to ensure a safe season for the fishing fleet. U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa E. F. McKenzie.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Anderson, 48th Operations Support Squadron Advanced Programs maintenance manager, loosens a screw during the setup of a Lightning Modular Extendable Rigid Wall Shelter at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sep. 13, 2022. The LMERWS is a deployable debrief facility for the F-35A Lighting II.

U.S. Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Cory Corcoran, Boom Operator, 185th Air Refueling Wing, controls the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker while traveling to Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-22 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

A view of the new rifle sight that is commonly attached to the M-16A2 service rifle with electrical tape by Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) at the Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Enrique Fletcher, an air traffic control navigation aids technician with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 4, connects navigation equipment on Subic Bay International Airport during Marine Aviation Support Activities 22-2, July 19, 2022, Subic Bay, Philippines. MASA 22-2 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at increasing interoperability and improving aviation-related capabilities in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 9, 2022) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Bennett Evans, from Rutherfordton, N.C., presents an Enlisted surface warfare specialist (ESWS) pin to Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Dylan Spyres, from Lancaster, N.Y., during an all-hands awards quarters aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Ryan, a mortar Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds a magazine of 5.56mm blank rounds before a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 16, 2022. A TRAP mission occurs when aircraft and personnel sustain damage, requiring a flexible aircrew and a coordinated team of Marines to locate, medically treat, and transport those injured to the next level of care. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Derek Love, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, analyzes ordnance during a joint EOD exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 23, 2022. EOD technicians around the joint force conducted a week long joint-service level exercise where service members cohesively integrated, trained, and competed with one another while utilizing experimental technology. The training demonstrated progress in the U.S. Marine Corps Force Design 2030 efforts.

A1C Mooton from the 459th Civil Engineering Flight mixes chemicals for water purification during Exercise Prime Beef '82. Subject Operation/Series: PRIME BEEF '82 Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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U.S. Marines with Weapons Training Battalion connect explosive material to a burn fuse while conducting a live fire range at the Methods of Entry School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 29, 2022. MOES conducted a general demolition range to teach Marines about techniques to successfully breach doors, windows, walls and other fixtures of man-made structures.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2022) Chief Gunners Mate Enrique Cruz, from Edinburg, Texas, loads 9mm rounds into a magazine during a small arms live-fire exercise on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101). Gridley 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.

M9 paper shows the presence of simulated chemicals during a post attack reconnaissance (PAR) sweep as part of a training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2022. PAR sweeps allow Airmen to check for any possible hazards within a perimeter surrounding their work area.

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extract the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display.

230627-N-XE013-1022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2023) Aviation MachinistÕs Mate 3rd Class Johnny Sako, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, tightens a metal banding strap in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), June 27, 2023. The George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications, a training evolution that ensures pilot proficiency.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Evan Werner, a native of Elma, Washington, and a machine gunner assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ties a knot for a blindfolded knot tying evaluation during the Assault Climber Course aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 19, 2023. Assault Climber Course is an opportunity for the EOTG to train and evaluate the 26th MEUs ability to complete special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the geographic combatant commanders.

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform their evaulation during Land Navigation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Aug 9, 2022. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordon Wright, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, loads rounds into an M2A1 machine gun during Jungle Warfare Exercise 23 in the Central Training Area on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 16, 2023. JWX 23 is a large-scale field training exercise focused on leveraging the integrated capabilities of joint and allied partners to strengthen all-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. Wright is a native of Buckeye Lake, Ohio.

DN-SC-90-04051. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

An Afghan resident holds a battalion coin after receiving it from U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in Delaram, Afghanistan, Oct. 26, 2009. The coin was given as a token of appreciation for the man's assistance in stopping riots the area.

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A Marine with 6th Engineer Support Battalion cups purified river water here July 30, 2010. Marines with 6th Engineer Support Battalion are working to purify a local water source for civilian use and mission support as part of exercise SHARED ACCORD 2010. The 10-day exercise, which runs Aug. 3-13, will include staff training, small unit tactical training, and humanitarian civic-assistance programs to include medical services, dental services, and engineering projects.

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California Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Muoi Bourn, a logistics material manager with the 163rd Attack Wing (163 AW), swaps faded barcodes for newly printed ones inside the 146th Airlift Wing's (146 AW) supply warehouse at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, July 20, 2022. The emphasis of the deployment for training was to renew and foster future training opportunities at each unit's home station by sharing specific equipment and access to various facilities to accomplish certification and training requirements.

U.S. Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII perform a casualty evacuation with Brazilian marines at a surgical training event during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Marambaia, Brazil, Sept. 10, 2022. The training event consisted of a medical equipment presentation, a field surgery, and a CASEVAC via a Brazilian armored personnel carrier. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps.

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A Soldier with 1st Battalion, Force Support Company, 20th Special Forces Group, Gadsden, Alabama, perfom maintenance on a Polaris MRZR at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 14, 2021. The simulation was part of Northern Strike 22, which is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise that is a tailored readiness producer that has brought together participants from various states and countries at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Canen Duos, a flight equipment technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), assembles a cranial, a piece of personal protective equipment, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 30, 2022. Flight equipment technicians play a vital role in 3rd MAW remaining trained, ready, and responsive to be successful during operations on a regular and sustainable basis. Duos is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana.

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal specialists with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, prepares a shape charge explosive during a demolition range at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Marines conducted an advanced demolitions range to evaluate different shape charge explosive effects and perform post blast analysis.

An Accident Investigation Board member holds small debris recovered by pararescue team members from the A-10 crash site near Gold Dust Peak. Base: Eagle State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220616-N-LI114-1065 YIGO, Guam (June 16, 2022) A member of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, attached to Commander, Task Force 70, deployed aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares a platform for parachute insertion operations during Exercise Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining world forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

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U.S. Marines explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and EOD Airman with the Air Force EOD 6th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare red phosphorus and black powder propellent to be burned during an EOD exploitation range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 2023. EOD Technicians demonstrated exploitation and inerting techniques to members of the Air Force EOD 6th Civil Engineer Squadron to enhance joint capabilities and share knowledge across the forces.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Sweeny and Staff Sgt. Stephanie Victor of the 110th Medical Group, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, assist members of the 110th Civil Engineer Squadron with measuring building siding at the Tama Hills Recreational Area, a U.S. Armed Forces recreational area near Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2022. Members of the 110th CES, along with supporting staff, participated in a Deployment for Training (DFT) exercise in Japan to renovate the Boy Scout camp located at the recreational area.The DFT program provides valuable training opportunities normally not available in home station scenarios, allowing Airmen to train on equipment they will likely operate during a deployment, but might not have access to on their home base.

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.50 caliber shells pile up during a live fire exercise aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 25, 2022. U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit maintained their proficiency and lethality with M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun weapon systems while underway. 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.

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Armando Zubiri, a hospital corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 22, I Marine Expeditionary Force, straps a simulated casualty down to a litter during a mass casualty training event with members of the Belau National Hospital in Koror, Republic of Palau, July 18, 2022. Koa Moana is designed to improve interoperability with local agencies and strengthen relationships between the U.S. and partner nations in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command strategic and operational objectives.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard Bittry, from Los Angeles, California, assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, utilizes a jackhammer to break through concrete during an airfield damage repair exercise as part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-23 course, at Canon Air Defense Complex (P111), near Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 1, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

An M240 machine gun and training rounds sit on a table during day 4 Sullivan Cup Competition, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 28, 2022. Crews engaged in Gunnery Skills Test (GST) which are designed to develop and test the proficiency of Abrams and Bradley crews, and individual armor crewmen on their ability to properly use and maintain their weapon systems and execute gunnery techniques.

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