Training and Operations in Military Units

Captures of soldiers engaged in training exercises and operational readiness, showcasing teamwork and military discipline in various environments.

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

ESBJERG, DENMARK (April 6, 2022) Danish Lt. Col. Claus Klaris, Danish officer in charge of port operations, with arm extended, explains technical details of a marine transit of military equipment newly arrived in Denmark to U.K. Brig. Gen. Chris King, commander, 104th Theatre Sustainment Brigade, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James M. Smith, commander, 21st Theater Sustainment Command and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Burke, deputy commanding general for support, V Corps. The port offloading of approximately 350 military vehicles demonstrates interoperability among Allies: U.S. and U.K. equipment shipped by the U.K. military to a Danish port. V Corps is America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe and works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European theater such as the 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 12th Combat

U.S. Soldiers assigned to various units within U.S. Army Europe and Africa footprint are recognized for accomplishments during the Basic Leader Course (BLC) at 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 11, 2022. The 7th Army NCOA trains U.S. and multinational Soldiers using the BLC curriculum from the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence.

A U.S. Army Medic assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) teaches members how to perform IVs during an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) to provide security at the U.S. Embassy, Mogadishu, Somalia, April 22, 2022. The EARF serves as part of U.S. Africa Commands crisis response capability, and is tasked with responding to emergency situations at U.S. Embassies in the East African region or in countries around the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of interest.

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division transferred authority of U.S. Army operations in support of Atlantic Resolve to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during a transfer of authority ceremony at Zagan, Poland, June 23, 2022. The 3/4th ABCT is among other units assigned to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces.

070101-A-4746S-149. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Echo Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division are joined by school children from the Netherlands and Germany to pay honors to the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment at the Liberation Monument in Beek, Netherlands, on September 16, 2022. The 82nd Airborne Division jumped onto the nearby Drop Zone "N" on September 17, 1944, as part of Operation Market Garden during World War II.

690th Intelligence Support Squadron takes outgoing first sergeant photo Nov. 29, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Maghamez is the incoming first sergeant and U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Hernandez is the outgoing first sergeant. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mica Myers it the Squadron commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Kudlas is the Squadron Senior Enlisted Advisor. The 690th ISS is responsible for the U.S. Air Force JWICS enterprise mission inside of the 688th Cyberspace Wing, the enterprise Wing for the Air Force. Additionally, the Squadron has the local SIPR and JWICS mission for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland-Texas.

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 2 stands at parade rest with the unit colors on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 26, 2022. The Marines with CLR-2 hosted a motivational run and group physical training to commemorate Memorial Day and to build camaraderie.

Christian Lindner (FDP), Bundesminister der Finanzen, aufgenommen im Rahmen eines Besuchs des Deutschen Kontingents eFP auf dem NATO-Stuetzpunk in Rukla, 03.11.2023

020224-F-4177H-005. Subject Operation/Series: 2002 CONTINUAL MEDICAL READINESS Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

An officer from the Montenegrin army (left) adjusts his harness with a member of the 243rd Engineering Installations Squadron at the South Portland Air National Guard Station during a State Partnership Program familiarization event held June 1 to 5, 2022. The state of Maine established a partnership with Montenegro in 2006.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Royal Air Force Lakenheath and airmen from the Royal Netherlands air force maintain a F-35 Lightning II together during exercise Falcon Strike 2022 at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Nov. 16, 2022. F-35 maintenance crews from participating NATO nations shared F-35 maintenance techniques with each other to help standardize methodology across nations.

Members of the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management office observe and evaluate emergency response efforts during an active shooter exercise at the Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2022. The exercise included participants from the local hospital, police department, sheriffs office and fire department.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Hilbert, Commanding General for the 7th Army Training Command, gives a speech at a change of command ceremony for the Commander of Operations Group in Hohenfels, Germany Aug. 11, 2022. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary McMaster, right, a firefighter with the 776 Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, describes the capabilities of the P-19 Rosenbauer PANTHER Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle to Maj. Walter Brim, left, with the Joint Air Component Coordination Element, and Col. Bryan Callahan, commander of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing, during a tour of Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, April 23, 2022. Firefighters with the 776th EABS use the PANTHER to provide rapid emergency response in support of the 449th Air Expeditionary Groups operations to provide secure, reliable, flexible power projection platforms for USAFE-AFAFRICA operations in East Africa.

A British Army soldier poses for a picture during a multinational live-fire training as part of Exercise Dynamic Front 22 (DF22), Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 17, 2022. DF22, led by 56th Artillery Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa directed, is the premiere U.S.-led NATO Allies and Partners integrated fires exercise in the European theater focusing on fire interoperability and increasing readiness, lethality and interoperability across the human, procedural and technical domains.

010814-F-1631A-007. Base: Lemvig Country: Denmark (DNK)

Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Bill Burleson served as the keynote speaker Sept. 22, 2022, at DX Korea 2022 in Goyang, South Korea. The Defense & Security Expo Korea is a week-long land forces exposition where the latest combat equipment is displayed. The expo is at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX). Burleson discussed what the future looks like for land forces and what is required to be successful in future ground combat operations. He stressed the never-ending need to maintain readiness through training. The general and staff got to tour the expo. The event also featured a variety of Eighth Army assets to include UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, a AH-64 Apache, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, a Stryker and Paladin 155mm Howitzer. The expo continues through Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

220511-N-IE405-1189 NAPLES, Italy (May 11, 2022) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Alexander Chiavacci, front, assigned to U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, passes information over the radio during a simulated drill as part of the installations Command Assessment for Readiness and Training (CART) at NSA Naples' Support Site in Gricignano di Aversa, May 11, 2022. CART is a Commander, Navy Installations Command program that evaluates installations on their response capabilities and ability to train their personnel in various scenarios. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

A member of the British Army plays the bagpipes during the change of ceremonies in Ilidza Compound. GEN William W. Crouch was replaced by GEN Eric K. Shinseki as the Stabilization Force (SFOR) Commander. SCREEN RESOLUTION ONLY. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

The Liberty Jump Team, both Active Duty and retired Military Personnel, and Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division jump into Normandy, France, June 7, 2022. Personnel and Paratroopers all jumped to honor the Paratroopers who jumped into Normandy in 1944.

U.S. Army Soldiers render a salute, June 3, 2022, during the D-Day 78th Anniversary Events, at Montebourg, Normandie, France. Soldiers rendered salute to National Anthems of the United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America and France.Together, the US and our indispensable European allies are demonstrating the strength of alliance and dedicated resolve borne out of D-Day 78 years ago and forged over almost eight decades of combat-credible cooperative security.

Two joint terminal attack controllers assigned to the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team of the British Army, observe an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard during a Swift Response 22 exercise at the Krivolak Military Training Center in Negotino, North Macedonia, May 11, 2022. Exercise Swift Response 22 is an annual multinational training exercise, which takes place in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20, 2022. The purpose of the exercise is to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa, and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Brown, a Satellite Communication Systems Maintainer-Operator assigned to U.S. Army Network Enterprise Center Belgium, 39th Strategic Signal Battalion, uses mnemonics as he teaches Searching a Detainee procedures for Army Warrior Training, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, May 25, 2022. This training tested the proficiency of Soldiers based on the unit Mission Essential Tasks List.

220726-N-VI910-2044 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2022) Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Gordon Tait plays bagpipes in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

British Lieutenant General Andrew Harrison, United Nations Command of Korea Deputy Commander (Right), and a Republic of Korea Soldier (Left), pose for a photo at the Han River estuary, South Korea, September 29, 2022. Lieutenant General Harrison was in attendance for a Republic of Korea and U.S. river training exercise.

Spouses of 424th Air Base Squadron personnel participate in a fire obstacle at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Airfield-Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Oct. 13, 2022. The obstacle was part of a spouses day held by the 424th ABS in celebration of their 10-year anniversary. The obstacle consisted of a chainsaw lift, tire hammering, fire hose carry, toss and roll in fire protective gear.

U.S. Army soldiers with Joint Readiness Training Center wait for a remembrance ceremony for the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2022. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941, and to thank the service members who fought bravely during WWII.

Airmen from the 127th Maintenance Group inspect the aircraft parking ramps and taxiways during the August Drill at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. Foreign Object Debris, or FOD, consist of items that do not belong where aircraft exist which could pose a threat to aircraft maintenance. Routine inspection of surfaces, and of people and vehicles entering aircraft taxi and parking areas, is required to prevent FOD from posing a threat.

050410-A-4962B-111. Base: Shakarta Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Injured army soldier holding crutches while standing with disabled colleague on wheelchair looking at smart phone during sunny day

Alaska Air National Guard STAFF Sergeant Shawn W. Cox patrols the Fairbanks International Airport ensuring that all is secure. Members of the 168th Security Forces Squadron are providing a presence at Alaska's airports as part of the heightened security requested by the President, as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

050904-A-7377C-008. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Bessey (right), a martial arts instructor (MAI) and unit movement coordinator chief with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division and Norwegian Army Sgt. Buene, Level One Instructor (left), instruck Norwegian Army soldiers and Marines during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) belt advancement in Setermoen, Norway March 23, 2023. martial arts instructors are responsible for training, mentoring, and leading students through a challenging curriculum that includes moral development, hand-to-hand combat, physical and mental fitness.

Lt. Col. Michael Mariner leads a toast during the Combat Dining Out at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Aug. 19, 2022. During the event members participated in multiple toasts to commemorate the United States Space Force's first ever dining out.

031107-M-8049T-071. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BOSTON (Sept. 21, 2022) U.S. Navy petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, prepare to climb the shrouds during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach the selectees a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship.USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British can

040928-F-9429S-006. Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jackson Fagan with the Utah Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, receives medical attention after finishing the mystery event at the top of Mount Lamlam during the Region VII Best Warrior Competition on the island of Guam, May 26, 2022. This annual competition featured the best noncommissioned officer and Soldier from eight different states and territories including Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Testing competitors skills and knowledge and pushing them to their limits, the competition graded each participant in key areas such as basic Soldier skills, marksmanship under stress, land-navigation, and physical fitness.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Absher, 509th Civil Engineering Squadron incident commander and fire chief, assists in coordinating a response for a readiness exercise July 28, 2022 on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Readiness exercises allow units to stay prepared for any potential emergency response.

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division march to Sainte-Mère-Église following the Airborne Memorial Ceremony in Normandy, France, June 6, 2022. Paratroopers come to Normandy to celebrate the triumph and victory of the 82nd Airborne Division in liberating Normandy from Nazi rule.

The Korean War began June 25, 1950. Roughly three weeks later the KATUSA program was initiated July 15 by an informal agreement between the Honorable Syngman Rhee, president of the Republic of Korea, and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, commander in chief, United Nations Command. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Christopher Cameron and Stanley James)

Administrative Writer, Rose Wilkings, a New Zealand Navy cargo handler stationed at Christchurch, New Zealand, attaches the cargo net to a baggage pallet for departure from Christchurch, to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The baggage will be transported on a C-141 Starlifter out of Christchurch to the ice of Antarctica during Operation DEEP FREEZE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE 2001 Base: Christchurch State: Canterbury Country: New Zealand (NZL)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gene Jameson, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, participates in a chalk the walk event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 14, 2022. The Violence Prevention and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response offices partnered for the event to bring awareness to these initiatives.

A U.S. Army 1-10 Special Forces Group soldier poses for a picture with a French child during a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump for the 78th D-Day commemoration at Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 5, 2022. Project Jedburgh was a joint Allied program, with the OSS Special Operations (SO) branch, the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), and the French Bureau Central de Renseignements et dAction (BCRA) and is widely considered the origins from which all modern special operations draw their lineage from.

BERLIN, Germany - Chief Warrant Officer 2 Camron Sanders describes the CH-47 Chinook to a tour group with the German Ministry of Defense during the Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace, Berlin trade show at the Berlin Expo Center Airport, Berlin Brandenburg International Airport, Germany, June 22, 2022. ILA Berlin provides a platform for international exchange between the aerospace industry, space agencies, the military, politics, and science. Representatives of world- renowned companies, leading exhibitors, and aviation experts use it as an opportunity to discuss market developments, strategies, and trends. Maintaining a capable U.S. presence in Europe strengthens our national security by encouraging peace, unity and cohesion.

Members of the Civil Air Patrol Okinawa Cadet Squadron pose next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a static aircraft tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. CAP cadets can rank-up as high as Cadet Colonel by completing key tasks in each of the four content areas: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character.

LOS ANGELES (May 27, 2022) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), observe magic tricks during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 27, 2022. Los Angeles Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's 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 Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

BALTIMORE (Sept. 9, 2022) - From left, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gabriel Rezende, Navy Diver 2nd Class Joe Spillers, Navy Diver 2nd Class Michael Drake, and Master Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Steven Rivers holds a presentation for Jemicy Upper School highschool students during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is the citys celebration of the sea services with this year marking the City of Baltimore's third time hosting Navy Fleet Week.

DA-SC-86-10806. Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA)

German army Command Sgt. Major Gerhard Lindthaler, left, with Freihung Reserve Association presents a coin to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Danielle McCrae with 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade during a German Army recruit swearing-in event at Freihung, Germany, June 22, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Sterling Broadhead, 82nd Aerial Support Squadron, right, raises a fist to his teammates, Norwegian Lt. Kristopher Smith, center, and Dutch Lt. Erik Lammerts van Bueren after completing the swim obstacle course during the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition near Helsinki, Finland, June 28, 2023. Reserve service members, representing Team USA, compete as teams of three during the CIOR MILCOMP. The competition is a three-day team competition consisting of 10 nations and 100 service members from NATO and Partnership for Peace, held this year in Finland and is open to all reserve components for both NCO and officer.

US Marine Corps Colonel O'donovan, Mission Commander for JTF Kenya, greets a Kenyan Air Force Air Men in front of a United States Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation NOBLE RESPONSE'98. US Marine Corps Colonel O'donovan, Mission Commander for JTF Kenya, greets a Kenyan Air Force Air Men in front of a United States Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation NOBLE RESPONSE '98.

U.S. Army Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (3-8 CAV) march from the parade field after conducting a pass in review during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 4, 2022. The 3-8 CAV 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.

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) A child poses for a photo donning gear from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB 1) during a humanitarian assistance exhibition at Marina Green as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 8, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's 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.

Guests honor American and Italian anthems, played by the Folgore band, during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the revolving bridge over the Navicelli Canal at Camp Darby, Pisa Ammunition Storage AreaItaly, Sep. 22, 2022. Camp Darby celebrates the completion of a $42 million infrastructure modernization project, that includes railway bridge over the Navicelli Canal, upgrades to canal docks and a safe zone of loading and unloading ammunition. The project funded by the U.S. government, is a key strategic project and contributes to improving security at the site.

Members of the 197th Brigade, 24th Infantry Division escort Barbara Bush after she and President George Bush arrived in camp for a Thanksgiving Day visit during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Approximately 1,000 veterans, civilians, and Soldiers serving in the Canadian & U.S. Armed Forces gathered in celebration of the 80th anniversary of First Special Service Force at Fort Harrison July 9, 2022.Special Forces Soldiers wearing modern uniforms jumped from Chinook helicopters, while those wearing the World War II-era Paratrooper uniform jumped from a C-47, known as Miss Montana, while a P-40 Warhawk fighter provided escort.Static displays of equipment used by Forcemen were present alongside those used by modern day Soldiers.The 1st Special Service Force was an elite American-Canadian commando unit in World War II, under the command of the United States Fifth Army. The unit was organized in 1942 and trained at Fort William Henry Harrison. The Force fought in Italy and southern France before being disbanded in December 1944. The modern American and Canadian special operations forces trace their heritage to this unit.

U.S. Air Force 423rd Security Forces Defenders from Royal Air Force Alconbury and Molesworth, engage with attendees during the Cambridgeshire County Day at the Newmarket July Course, England, June 23, 2022. The County Day was an opportunity to celebrate Cambridgeshire and Her Majesty The Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Retired Senior Master Sgt. Jack Barnes examines a KC-135R Stratotanker April 30, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Barnes was assigned to the historic aircraft for three years. He supported the first air refueling team to be awarded the McKay Trophy in 1967, an honor reserved for aviators who demonstrate the highest skill levels by performing the 'most meritorious flight of the year. The Stratotanker, numbered 60-0329, is recognized as the first refueling platform to administer a tri-level refueling procedure, which is believed to have saved the lives of U.S. Navy pilots during the Vietnam conflict.

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, the 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief, interviews members from the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron, at Vogelweh Air Base, Germany, September 12, 2022. They spoke about the services the squadron can offer to service members that are going through a permanent change of station.

Long Distance Congrats...Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christian Velasquez and Hospitalman Haylie Gwaltney are surprised with an impromptu tele-conference call from Capt. Patrick Fitzpatrick, NHB director and NMRTC Bremerton commanding officer on their meritoriously promotion to the next highest rank and pay grade, respectively. Also advancing were: Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Monica Yineman to hospital corpsman first class Hospital Corpsmen 3rd Class Aaron Foxworth and Estella Obando to hospital corpsmen second class.Hospitalmen Harlan Bryant and James Dryburgh to hospital corpsmen third class. The Navy Meritorious Advancement Program authorizes commanding officers toadvance eligible enlisted Sailors in paygrades E5 and below. This givescommanding officers the opportunity to acknowledge a select few who havedemonstrated that they are ready for the next level of responsibility byadvancing them in rate. Sailors who are meritoriously advanced to first class, seco

A U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier doffs his helmet after landing in the drop zone during a military free fall operation at Le Mont Saint Michel, France, June 8, 2022. Airborne operations during this time of year honor past Ally paratroopers who descended along the Cotentin Peninsula during World War II.

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Students from a local elementary school dance while they listen to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band as they perform during a school visit at Eerde, Netherlands, Sept. 15, 2022. As a part of the 78th year commemoration of Operation Market Garden, the school visit allows the 101st band to share and honor the history of our predecessors through music and assure the local community of our continuous commitment to our European allies and partners.

Lt. Col. Michael Wellock, commander of 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, gives opening remarks at the Army Ten-Miler event on Sept. 25th, 2022, in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland. Events like these continue to build partnership between GREWOLF and the local population of Poland.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. James Williams, assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), announces the winners of the monthly Lions Legacy competition hosted by SETAF-AF on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Jan. 05, 2024. The Lions Legacy series is a monthly competition designed to strengthen unit cohesion and camaraderie across SETAF-AF headquarters through team and individual physical fitness challenges. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe.

Danish Army Col. Henrik Hvilsom, assigned to Military Advisor Group - North, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, visit an Internally Displaced People camp at Chamisko, Iraq, Nov. 18, 2022. MAGN personnel visited the IDP camp to collect the atmospherics of the residents and enhance CJTF - OIR understanding of the IDP situation across Iraq.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Grabowski, right, assistant adjutant general-air, Georgia National Guard, poses with Senior Airman Michael Materne, left, a joint terminal attack controller with the 165th Air Support Operations Squadron, in Milledgeville, Georgia, Sept. 17, 2022. Georgia Air National Guard leaders, recruiters, and Airmen engaged with the community during the recruiting event held prior to the Georgia Military College football game.

Senior Master Sgt. Charles Butcher walks with the annual Fire Prevention week parade at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 10, 2022. Fire Prevention week takes place every year during the week of October 9th and is used to call attention to the importance of fire safety.

021225-F-9528H-002. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

Major Gen. Matthew Baker, right, commanding general, 88th Readiness Division, speaks with Bally Sports' Minnesota Twins Sideline Reporter Audra Martin about the value of serving in the Army Reserve, Aug. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. Baker served as the presiding officer for a swearing in ceremony for future Soldiers prior to the game.

U.S. Marine Corps Retired Lt. Col. Michael Kelly educates Marines on the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belleau, France, May 27, 2022. This visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War I.

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-09-23. Report on the training of the Inter-Arms Military School in Saint-Cyr Coetquidan in Morbihan. The EMIA recruits its students from among active non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned soldiers selected by competition. The cadets follow a two-year training course. At the end of the first year, they are appointed to the rank of second lieutenant, then lieutenant at the end of the second year. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. France, Bretagne, Coetquidan, Guer le 2021-09-23. Reportage sur la formation de l' Ecole militaire interarmes à Saint-Cyr Coetquidan dans le Morbihan. L'EMIA recrute ses eleves parmi les sous-officiers d'active et les militaires du rang selectionnes par concours. Les eleves-officiers suivent une formation de deux ans. A l'issue de la première annee, ils sont nommés au grade de sous-lieutenant, puis de lieutenant a la fin de la seconde annee. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group stands watch as the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, make their debut at the Slovak International Air Fest, Aug. 27, 2022. The Raptors participation marks the first-ever showcase of F-22s at the Slovak International Air Fest and reinforces the U.S.s steadfast commitment and support to our NATO Allies and partners.

Visit from H.M. Koningin Beatrix at the Mariniers corps in the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne in Doorn. The queen says goodbye after her visit.

Service members take a photo with WWII veteran, Charles Shay, on Omaha Beach, Normandy, June 1, 2022. Shay was a 19-year-old medic when he stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Shay is now Ninety-eight years old and attended D-Day remembrance events and ceremonies in Normandy. While in Normandy, he spoke with service members about his experiences on that day.

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Sparky the fire dog stand along the main road during a National Fire Prevention Week wave at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 7, 2022. National Fire Prevention Week is meant to educate people of all ages on fire awareness and safety measures.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Apr. 5, 2022) The Honorable Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment, and performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy, goes out on a Yard Patrol (YP) with midshipmen. The honorable Berger experienced first hand the training that goes into preparing midshipmen for the Navy. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

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