Army Operations and Training

Photographs of U.S. Army personnel engaged in different training activities and military exercises, illustrating readiness and operational capabilities.

Spc. Zachary Pinc was named Soldier of the Year for 2022 in Cheyenne, Wyo. As preperation for an interview with Cheyenne's 1480 KRAE radio, they also got their photos taken in anticipation of the program on June 27, 2022.

U.S. Army Soldiers from Operations Group (OPSGRP), National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., receive a familiarization medical rehearsal from 3d Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Range Operations, and Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) personnel at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2022. JPMRC 23-01 brings Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Sailors, and three additional partner Indo-Pacific nations together to evaluate and provide realistic training in the conditions they will most likely face in a crisis or conflict to strengthen their defense relationships and multinational interoperability.

The more knowledge that I get, the more I push to my junior Marines. The way I see it, you don't keep knowledge to yourself, you pass it on. They're going to eventually replace me, and I'm going to replace the sergeants and staff sergeants, so I want to leave a lasting impression and ensure that they continue that cycle. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Roberto Zintzunluna is a motor vehicle operator with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Fresno, California. Motor Vehicle Operators operate motor transport tactical wheeled vehicles and equipment transporting passengers and cargo in support of combat and garrison operations. They also perform operator level maintenance and maintain all associated tools and equipment for assigned vehicles and equipment. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throug

Staff Sgt. Sarah Zaler, a public affairs noncommissioned officer with the 326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, poses for a portrait during a training session on photography at Wyomissing Park in Reading, Pennsylvania, June 4, 2022.

Pfc. Kenneth Rodriguez, a 92B, a wheeled vehicle mechanic, attends his first annual training at the Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) at Fort McCoy, WI 6-20 August 2022.

U.S. Army Capt. Gunnar Sheldon, an operations officer with the 369th Sustainment Brigade of the New York Army National Guard, poses for a photo in front of the Hellfighters mural on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, March 29, 2023. Sheldon was promoted from the rank of first lieutenant.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Moore, 17th Comptroller Squadron and 17th Wing Staff Agencies commander, poses outside of the Norma Brown building, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 24, 2022. Moore earned his commission in 2010 and obtained a Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Leonardo Rodriguez, 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, poses for a portrait at Avon Park Auxiliary Airfield, Florida, July 23, 2022. Weslow was working as a security forces augmented, manning a defensive fighting position and providing security and surveillance assistance to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, as part of Agile Flag 22-2.

Spc. Zachary Pinc was named Soldier of the Year for 2022 in Cheyenne, Wyo. As preperation for an interview with Cheyenne's 1480 KRAE radio, they also got their photos taken in anticipation of the program on June 27, 2022.

Staff Sgt. Justin Davis, a military training leader with the 343rd Training Squadron, created a web-based app that saves several hours each week during the in-processing of students and has saved the Air Force over $15,000 from printing 400,000 pieces of paper annually. It used to take about eight hours a week to prepare, print, scan and upload in-processing documents, considering each student fills out 13 documents. Now, the squadron can in-process 80 to 100 students weekly in under 5 minutes.

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers, with the 125 Engineer Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), 122 Engineer Battalion, South Carolina National Guard, conduct zodiac self-recovery and man overboard drills during their annual training held at Clarks Hill training site in McCormick County, South Carolina, July 19, 2022. Soldiers trained on their abilities to recover the zodiac back into an operational position in the event the boat was flipped or rolled over. Soldiers also trained on their ability to recover personnel who have fallen overboard, or who may need rescuing from high waters during a storm. Knowing how to operate the boat safely when people are in the water around them is crucial in real life situations.

Rear Adm. Rick Freedman, Navy Deputy Surgeon General and Deputy Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, arrives at Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Pensacola as part of an official visit, Feb. 7. Naval Survival Training Institute (NSTI), a detachment of NMOTC, is comprised of eight ASTCs and a headquarters unit which specialize in training the pilots, aircrew, and service members who support other specialized communities in the survival skills and techniques to survive aviation emergencies. NMOTC is comprised of six nationwide detachments that offer specialized medical training in the fields of aviation, aviation survival, surface and undersea warfare, expeditionary and special operations medicine. Navy

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Richardson, 337th Air Control Squadron weapons technician, poses for a photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 6, 2022. Since enlisting in 2019, Richardson has made several accomplishments such as basic training honor graduate, technical training distinguished graduate and received coins from several Air Force leaders including Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass.

Guardians from Space Operations Command and U.S. Space Command pose for portraits wearing the U.S. Space Force rank insignia, June 10, 2022.

U.S. Army Capt. Kyle Wade, a plans officer with the 369th Sustainment Brigade of the New York Army National Guard, poses for a photo in front of the Hellfighters mural on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, March 29, 2023. Wade was promoted from the rank of first lieutenant.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Solis, a general duty corpsman with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, November 25, 2022. Since enlisting in the U.S. Navy in November 2017, Solis has worked alongside Marines and earned the Fleet Marine Force pin, which represents a rite of passage for all Corpsmen working alongside Marines.

New cadet, class of 2026 exits the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear gas chamber at West Point, NY on July 14, 2022. The purpose of the gas chamber is to allow the cadets to become familiarized with their equipment.(U.S. Army photot by Spc. Kelvin Johnson Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. Richard Holbrook, 2nd Security Forces Squadron kennel master, inspects the contents of a backpack during exercise Bayou Vigilance at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2023. Certain items are prohibited on the flightline during readiness exercises to help protect personnel and equipment.

Pfc. Jose Gaido, combat medic with 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment, stands for a portrait on Aug. 15, 2022, Gaugetown, Canada. Combat medics are an integral part of a field training exercise.

Army private in fatigues in the autumn

Army private in fatigues in the autumn

Staff Sgt. Rogelio Nunez, a Network Communication System Specialist from the Dominican Republic, assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, poses for a photo at Ft. Benning, Ga., Dec. 5. As a member of the SFAB, he works to advise and assist foreign military partners to their capacity and interoperability. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jason Elmore."I like the opportunity to challenge myself. I've been in for 6 years, and I've always wanted to work outside of my MOS and challenge myself with new things. Here I have that opportunity."

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Schwarts, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron patrolman, supports Medic Rodeo 2022 at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Aug. 6, 2022. Security Forces Airmen provided security for a total of 16 Air Force medical teams from around the world during Medic Rodeo. The 27th Special Operations Wing Medic Rodeo 2022 tests the skills of medical professionals from across the Air Force through a series of innovative, high-pressure scenarios.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Myers, automotive maintenance warrant officer for 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, poses for a photo at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, July 5, 2022. The 3/4 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) - A U.S. Marine with All Domain Reconnaissance Company, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads ammunition prior to a maritime interception operation exercise aboard amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), July 12. The 13th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Anchorage, conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. Army Reserve Pvt. Ethan Zarecki, assigned to the 395th Ordnance Company, 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) based in Appleton, Wis., takes a breather during land navigation familiarization training on Fort McCoy, Wis., Oct. 21, 2022.

Highest Physical Training ScoreLawton Fort Sill, Oklahoma - PFC Charley Crawford was awarded the Highest Physical Training award by Bravo Battery 1-31st Field Artillery Battalion, 434th Field Artillery Brigade on January 26th, 2024 for scoring the highest in the battery on the Army Combat Fitness Test during Basic Combat Training.

AIR BASE 201, Niger - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Palmgren is the sole Aerospace Ground Equipment technician with the 4th Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare Flight at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger. As an AGE technician, Palmgren is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure, and air pressure. Not only does he support the space mission here, but lends a hand by repairing generators, light carts, flood lights, air compressors and washing machines.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Uziel Peschel, an intelligence specialist with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participates in a 9/11 memorial hike on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2022. Marines with 3d MLR paid tribute and remembrance to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, by conducting an 11 km hike.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jason Delgadosalmeron, Raleigh, North Carolina native, distribution management specialist, Headquarters and Support (H&S) Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) - Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, poses for a portrait during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2022. H&S Battalion Marines conducted identification checks and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that plans for and executes anti-terrorism response procedures.

Master Sgt. Seth Nuckols, former noncommissioned officer in charge of G2, and suicide prevention counselor for 1st Theater Sustainment Command, sits outside command headquarters at Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 27, 2022. He wants Soldiers to know that they can keep their security clearances while obtaining mental health services.

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grimmett, 87th Mission Support Group commander, poses for a photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 25, 2022. Grimmett is the newest commander of the 87th MSG.

Born and raised in New Jersey by Guatemalan parents, Sgt. Raul Corea is a 15Y (AH-64 Armament / Electrical / Avionic Systems Repairer) in 46th Aviation Support Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade"My dad taught me that it is very important to serve others, so it brings me great joy and pride to be able to serve my country," Sgt. Corea said. "My parents brought me up in the Guatemalan way, so I speak two languages; it helps me at work because I understand people that come from different cultures better."Since 1775, the U.S. Army has been an institution built by many people of different backgrounds; all able to leverage their heritage to contribute unique perspectives, skills and talents to help us fight and win our nation's wars.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Muniz poses for an environmental portrait at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Oct. 13, 2022.

Staff Sgt. Tate Phelps 185th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Group was selected as the 185th ARW 2022 Airmen of the year in the NCO category.U.S. Air Force photo SMSgt. Vincent De Groot

U.S. Marine Cpl. Giovanni Brunacini, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a portrait after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at Range 214 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2022. Brunacini, who is currently serving as a block noncommissioned officer with MCB Camp Pendletons Range Operations Division, earned the award for heroic actions taken after he helped save the life of a man wounded in a drive-by shooting in Lemon Grove, California.

Member of Navy SEAL Team with weapons in action.

Staff Sgt. Sarah Zaler, a public affairs noncommissioned officer with the 326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, poses for a portrait during a training session on photography at Wyomissing Park in Reading, Pennsylvania, June 4, 2022.

A1C Myles Barnett takes a break after a dismounted patrol exercise during a Field Training Exercise in preparation for real world situations, March 29, 2011, Camp Blanding Joint Forces Training Center, Florida.

Soldiers and NCOs from the West Virginia and District of Columbia National Guards compete in their annual Best Warrior Competition, held at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia, April 22, 2022. Best Warrior is an annual event where participants compete in a series of military tasks including weapons proficiency, endurance, physical fitness, medical skills, communications, and professional development activities. Winners of the local Best Warrior will compete at the regional level in May, also at Camp Dawson.

U.S. Air Force Airman Paul Bates, 312th Training Squadron student, speaks with his Military Training Leader about developing a safety protocol, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. MTLs are responsible for ensuring every non-prior-service Airman is provided the direction, resources, and mentorship to thrive when learning their role in the profession of arms.

1st Lt. Adam 'Joey' Martin, an operation security officer assigned to the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", is preparing for a deployment to the Middle East, Fort Cavazos, Texas, Feb. 21, 2024. In his free time, Martin enjoys exercising and he joined the military to continue a tradition of family service. (Minnesota National Guard

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Charles Winchester, outgoing commanding officer of the 9th Marine Corps District, and Col. Jeffrey Buffa, incoming commanding officer of the 9th Marine Corps District, conduct a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Great Lakes. After the ceremony LtCol. Winchester held a retirement ceremony where he was honorably discharged after serving 31 years in the Marine Corps.

"I was born in El Monte, California, but grew up in Norwalk. I joined the Marine Corps to have opportunities that I couldn't get as a civilian. In this job, we are a family. Our job as parachute riggers requires us to be extremely responsible and reliable since we pack each other's parachutes. Jumping as a rigger has given me the ability to have confidence in myself and others. Here, age and rank doesn't divide us because at the end of the day, we must all be able to trust each other with our lives." U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tais Guzman is a parachute rigger with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. The purpose of the exercise was to maintain training and readiness qualifications as well as simulate a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ammunition resupply via air delivery. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service

U.S. Air Force Col. Aaron Dunn, 177th Fighter Wing Vice Wing Commander leads Airmen during practice prior to the 2022 New Jersey National Guard Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, New Jersey, Oct. 16, 2022. The Military Review is a 130-year-old tradition that allows the governor as commander-in-chief to review the Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Eathen Benally, an engineer equipment operator with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with the Navajo Nation flag on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. Benally, a White Cone, Arizona native, joined the Marine Corps in 2019. Now at the rank of sergeant, he continues to stay grounded in the Navajo Nation culture and is proud of his tribes accomplishments in the Marine corps.

CPT Rick Meredith gives a safety brief to soldiers from the 1ST Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment at Pier 8 on the Port of Pusan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 1998. Meredith along with the soldiers will be participating in a convoy from the Port of Pusan to Camp Carroll in Waegwan, Korea in support of exercise Foal Eagle '98. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

220518-N-UD000-1101 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (May 18, 2022) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate (fueling) Hamilton Mairena dons chief cover during a pinning ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), May 18, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Swedish Marine Cpl. Simon Bjernulf with 4th Marine Regiment, Swedish Amphibious Corps looks at a simulated target vessel during exercise TYR 22 at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda bay, Greece, July 21, 2022. TYR 22 is a maritime interdiction operations exercise held at NMIOTC, bringing together Swedish Marines, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Special warfare combatant-craft crewmen to improve US and NATO Partner operational capacity, capability, and interoperability.

140915-N-MX772-079PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2014) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman David West, from Mt. Vernon, Wash., receives his cover during a pinning ceremony for newly selected chiefs in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Twenty-four Sailors aboard Nimitz were pinned to the rank of chief petty officer.

Master Chief Machinists Mate (Nuclear) Matthew Kittle has his cover placed by Master Chief Electricians Mate (Nuclear) Chris Young during the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) pinning ceremony. The rank of senior chief and master chief was created June 1, 1958, under an amendment to the Career Compensation Act of 1949. John F. Kennedy is the second Ford-class aircraft carrier and is under construction at the Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipyard.

Staff Sgt. Taquesha Abson Re-enlistment & Farewell.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Keaton Smith, an F-16 crew chief assigned to the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing, waits for a fuel tank to be positioned before securing it to an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 180FW, during a training exercise at the wing in Swanton, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022. The exercise is a full-scale assessment of the rapid generation and movement of personnel and equipment, evaluating the wing's ability to pack, prepare and deploy mission-ready personnel, aircraft and support equipment, while operating in a contested and degraded environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony Ayala poses for a photo aboard Marine Base Rudolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines Oct. 7, 2022.

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U.S. Army Cadet Charles Snead, assigned to 194th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, participates in an interview at American Forces Network, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 20, 2022. Snead attends the University of Louisville.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Charles Grubbs, a cyberspace warfare operator with I Marine Expeditionary Forces Defensive Cyber Operations Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) team, poses for a photo at 9th Communication Battalion on Camp Pendleton, California June 29, 2022. I MEFs DCO-IDM team won the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I), Marine Corps Capture the Flag Cyber Games 2022.

Portrait of smiling Army soldier in battle helmet

030903-M-7837W-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ)

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Sgt. Jonathan P. Painter, a machine gunner with Weapons Platoon, Combat Instructor Battalion, addresses the platoon after receiving an award at Camp Barret, Quantico, VA, July 25, 2022. During the ceremony, Sgt. Painter received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V device for valor shown while participating in the withdrawal of personnel from Hamid Karzai International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August of 2021.

Senior Airman Korey Sarantopoulos, 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, checks the electrical, brake, fuel, cooling and other systems for serviceability as part of a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle limited technical inspection at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Oct 25, 2022. The 90 LRS is tasked with preparing the next generation of security forces vehicles sent to protect the 90th Missile Wing's ICBM system as part of Air Force Global Strike Commands priority to modernize.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Fernando Berrios-Colon, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, poses for a portrait during Checkered Flag 22-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 11, 2022. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. The 22-2 iteration of the exercise was held May 9-20, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexzander Harden, a legal services specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Cairo, GA, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2024. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor who goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the whole Marine concept. Harden integrated automated processes into his offices online administrative management platform, allowing for a more efficient flow of legal data. When asked about why he came up with this solution he said, I wanted to focus less on the administrative work, so I can focus on more legal cases. Hardens integration has allowed his office to spend more time producing in their legal area of responsibility rather than on administrative tasks, representing a massive step forward in streamlining and automating task in the administrative realm. Marine Corps

KADENA, Japan (July 18, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ryan Tottingham, from Ortonville, Mich. and assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) security department, sits for a portrait. CFAO maintains and operates facilities to support the U.S. Navys naval and aviation assets in the Indo-Pacific region.

Sgt. Darrell Antonetty-Torres, radiology specialist at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination and earned his radiologic technician credentials Oct. 7 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

220826-N-ED185-1020NAVAL BASE KITSAP - BREMERTON, Wash. (Aug. 26, 2022) U.S. Navy Master Chief Information Systems Technician Angela Koogler poses for an environmental portrait aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743). Koogler is the Navys first female chief of the boat.

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael C. Howard the company commander of Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 23, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, a launcher security chief for 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo at Artillery Firing Area 30 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 6, 2022. Live-fire exercises with High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems are conducted in order to enhance the tactical and operational readiness of 1st MarDiv Marines for exercises and real-world operations.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jacob Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. Zarzycki is a native of Clinton Township, Michigan.

220829-N-ED185-1018NAVAL BASE KITSAP - BANGOR, Wash. (Aug. 29, 2022) U.S. Navy Master Chief Information Systems Technician Angela Koogler, the chief of the boat aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743), poses for an environmental portrait at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor, Wash, Aug. 29, 2022. Koogler is the Navys first female chief of the boat.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Kellum, a flying crew chief assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, poses for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 16, 2024. The 6th AMXS empowers its senior members to mentor and train its new airmen as much as possible to ensure proficiency across all maintenance shops.

Competitors participate in various warrior tasks during the 2022 National Guard Bureau Region 2 Best Warrior Competition, held May 17-20, 2022, at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia. The Best Warrior Competition is a physically and mentally challenging three-day competition that tests competitors on a wide range of technical and tactical skills relevant to todays combat operating environment. Region 2 consists of competitors from Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Regional winners from across the nation will advance to compete at the national-level competition this summer.

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Soldiers and NCOs from the West Virginia and District of Columbia National Guards compete in their annual Best Warrior Competition, held at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia, April 22, 2022. Best Warrior is an annual event where participants compete in a series of military tasks including weapons proficiency, endurance, physical fitness, medical skills, communications, and professional development activities. Winners of the local Best Warrior will compete at the regional level in May, also at Camp Dawson.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Giovanni Brunacini, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a portrait after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at Range 214 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2022. Brunacini, who is currently serving as a block noncommissioned officer with MCB Camp Pendletons Range Operations Division, earned the award for heroic actions taken after he helped save the life of a man wounded in a drive-by shooting in Lemon Grove, California.

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, senoir leaders across the Army, and civillians honor the heroic actions of D-Day at 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.

U.S. Army Soldiers, with Bravo Company, 1-114th Infantry Regiment, stand for a portrait at the Fort Dix Ranges on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, March 26, 2023.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Koeal Braxton, 45th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, salutes the American flag May 20, 2022, at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla. Airmen at the fallen hero ceremony salute the flag to recognize and honor all lives that were lost in the line of service for the United States.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Hitt, an Air Transportation Specialist, assigned to the 130th Air Transportation Function, secures a pallet after an airdrop on Aug 11, 2022, at Camp Branch drop and landing zone Logan, West Virginia. Air Delivery is one of many proficiencies Air National Guard units flying the Super Hercules must stay current to maintain mobility readiness.

Staff Sgt. Andrew Bartley is a bioenvironmental engineering specialist for the 167th Medical Group and the 167th Airlift Wings Airman Spotlight for November 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, commanding officer of 2nd Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo during a Woman Marine Commanders Assembly, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 5, 2023. The 14 women commanders organized the informal meeting to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from personal experiences, MAGTF operations, readiness, and challenges facing their respective units.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathaniel Hodges, an ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, poses for a photo at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 7, 2022. HMLA-167 trained with U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Air National Guard units during joint exercise Northern Strike 22-2. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

SANTA FE, N.M. - Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, 75th Ranger Regiment Medal of Honor recipient, at the reception which followed the Rangers homecoming parade in Santa Fe. This was Petrys the first visit to Santa Fe since receiving the Medal of Honor, July 12.

Guardians from Space Operations Command and U.S. Space Command pose for portraits wearing the U.S. Space Force rank insignia, June 10, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Cobb, an automotive maintenance technician assigned to Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, poses for a portrait during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 26, 2022. Cobb, from Prairieville, La., works as an exotic automotive technician as a civilian. Nothing really shocks you. Going from working on Porsches, Lamborghinis, Audis, and McLarens, to coming here and working on diesel engines, it all ties in; if you can work on this you can work on anything. Marines and Sailors with Marine Air Ground Task Force 23 maintain various civilian careers while continuing to answer the irrational call to service in the Marine Corps Reserve.

US Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) Gunny Sergeant (GYSGT) Bemis, assigned to A/Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR), poses for a photograph during mobilization activities at Camp Pendleton, California (CA), in preparation for deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Master Sgt. Quinton Gittens, 718th Force Support Squadron operations superintendent, runs in the 9th Annual Memorial for the Bataan Death March at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2022. The 8.5-mile run/ruck/walk was held to commemorate the American and Filipino servicemen who were marched nearly 70 miles to prison camps after surrendering at the Bataan Peninsula in April of 1942.

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Tim Cathey, shown here, is deployed to the 447th Expeditionary Medical Squadron near Baghdad International Airport from the 137th Medical Group at the Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City.

U.S. Army Specialist Felipe Barajas, M1 Armor Crewman assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment (Combined Arms Battalion), is deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 27, 2022. The 3-116th supports military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability.

Maj. Brett Ramnarine, 51st Comptroller Squadron incoming commander, smiles during opening remarks during the squadrons assumption of command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 29, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition which represents when an incoming commander assumes the authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from a presiding officer to an incoming commander.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Tavares-Graves, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate section journeyman from Kennesaw, Georgia was selected as the 18th Wings Airman of the Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airman of the Week program is an opportunity for outstanding Airmen to be recognized by KAB leadership as well as showcase these young leaders to their peers.

5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman 1st Class Brian Sanchez works on a ring cowl on June 6, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. A ring cowl serves to increase air flow into the B-52 engine and optimize pressurization. This helps the engine operate and stay turned on while the B-52 is still grounded.

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Falyn Taylor, a native of Washington, D.C., is fulfilling her lifelong goal of serving her country in the U.S. Navy. Taylor is currently serving in her first fleet tour as a system administrator in the communications directorate of Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Virginia Beach.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jackson Olson, a Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, native, Sevastopol High School graduate and a reconnaissance Marine with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo during Exercise Tres Kolos in Savaneta, Aruba, Oct. 19, 2022.I decided that I wanted to re-enlist because I love being a reconnaissance Marine, it is the best job that I could have and I love the assets that reconnaissance Marines bring to the battlefield, said Olson. This exercise promotes partnerships, shares knowledge, and enhances interoperability between the forces in order to strengthen our common defense, foster stability and defeat threats.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2024) The basketball court at Naval Medical Center San Diegos (NMCSD) gym was converted to a test center as more than 130 first class petty officers were administered the FY 2024 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Advancement Exam. One of those examinees is Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Genaro Falaminiano, NMCSD Directorate for Clinical Support Services leading petty officer and a native of Olongapo, Philippines. Falaminiano is also NMCSDs 2023 Sailor of the Year. For us getting to serve our nation is already the prize that we should all be grateful for. I will never lose sight of what the United States and its Navy has done for me and my family, expresses Falaminiano. It would an honor to get to continue serving as a Chief. The mission of NMCSD is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality health care services, and shape the future of military medicine through education, training, and research. NMCSD employs more

Army Reserve Spc. Thomas Dole cools down after the 2022 Best Squad Competition's 12-mile ruck march even at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on May 17, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation travelled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue. (Army Reserve photo by Sgt. David Barrette)

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