Marine Corps Training Exercises

Scenes capturing Marine Corps recruits during physical training exercises, demonstrating teamwork and overcoming obstacles in a rigorous environment.

Idaho Air National Guard Airmen from the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron, Boise, Idaho, and Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2120th Engineering Company, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, build homes during an innovative readiness training project in the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, June 9, 2022. IRT missions produce mission ready forces, civil-military partnerships, and stronger communities by leveraging military contributions.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb over a wall during a confidence course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 7, 2023. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination.

These NJARNG soldiers from the 119th CSSB (Combat Sustainment Support Battalion) are completing their Zero and Grounding range training (M4) on Range 20 on the Fort Dix Range Complex. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix TSC Training Support Center)

Idaho Air National Guard Airmen from the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron, Boise, Idaho, and Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2120th Engineering Company, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, build homes during an innovative readiness training project in the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, June 9, 2022. IRT missions produce mission ready forces, civil-military partnerships, and stronger communities by leveraging military contributions.

070307-M-3095K-026. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 22D MEU

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaylena Smith, a Akron, Ohio, native and landing support specialist with 2d Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2d Marine Logistics Group prepares a M777 towed 155 mm howitzer for loading during exercise Rolling Thunder on Fort Drum, New York, March 27, 2023. This exercise is a live-fire artillery event that tested the 10th Marine Regiments ability to operate in a simulated littoral environment against a peer threat in a dynamic and multi-domain scenario.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dylan Diamond, a team leader with Special Reaction Team, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, repairs targets during multiple weapons sustainment training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 11, 2022. The members of SRT are attached to the Provost Marshals Office and are specifically trained and equipped to react in scenarios like an active shooter, hostage situations, and barricaded subjects.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kanye Cheffin, a motor transportation operator with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, rappels during a Basic Jungle Skills Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 9, 2024. BJSC teaches Marines basic jungle survival skills, tactical rope suspension techniques, and jungle warfare tactics to enhance lethality in harsh jungle environments. Cheffin is a native of Illinois.

GULFPORT, Miss. (Apr. 19, 2022) Builder Constructionman Colton Jacquinot from Yuba City, Calif., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, hammers a beam into place during the heavy construction training course onboard Naval Construction Training Center Gulfport. NMCB 1 is conducting an intense homeport training plan to expand their ability to execute construction, humanitarian assistance, and theater operations.

PETTY Officer Third Class (PO3) Robert Orneala of the Naval Mobility Construction Battalion 4 (NMCB4) Port Hueneme, California, passes snow blocks while building barriers to keep a checkpoint location hidden near the Alyeska Pipeline Station, during a civilian and military mass causality exercise at the Alyeska Pipeline in Valdez, Alaska, hosted by the Alaskan Command, in support of exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2002. Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) Robert Orneala of the Naval Mobility Construction Battalion 4 (NMCB4) Port Hueneme, California, passes snow blocks while building barriers to keep a checkpoint location hidden near the Alyeska Pipeline Station, during a civilian and military mass causality exercise at the Alyeska Pipeline in Valdez, Alaska, hosted by the Alaskan Command, in support of exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2002.

A new U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, executes the speed rope during the rappel tower event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 27, 2023. Rappel training was conducted to build confidence in Marines and prepare them for any circumstances they may encounter.

011205-F-7910D-004. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command

(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Brandon Spears, Kenneth Stuart, Rashawn Richards and Joshua Sutton (center facing away) perform warrior pushups at a mud pit next to the 18th Security Forces Squadron Headquarters building May 22, 2012, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Warrior pushups were the final task of the defenders challenge between 18th SFS and joint-service teams.

Tennessee Army National Guardsman Spc. Joshua Seder, from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, completes the low belly over obstacle portion of an air assault course during the Tennessee State Best Warrior Competition in Tullahoma, Feb. 24, 2024. Seder made great strides throughout the obstacle course making the best time of the Soldiers competing. Army National Guard

France, Brittany, Morbihan, Saint-Pierre-Quiberon on 2022-03-29. Students from the Ecole Militaire Interarmes (EMIA), the military academy responsible for training army officers recruited internally, i.e. from the ranks of non-commissioned officers and other ranks, take part in a training course at Fort de Penthievre, a fortified structure on the Quiberon peninsula that has become a training base. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.France, Bretagne, Morbihan, Saint-Pierre-Quiberon le 2022-03-29. Les eleves de l' ecole militaire interarmes ( EMIA ), l' ecole militaire chargee de la formation des officiers de l' armee de Terre issus du recrutement interne, c'est-a-dire issus des rangs des sous-officiers et des militaires du rang, participe a un stage d'aguerrissment au Fort de Penthievre, un ouvrage fortifie sur la presqu'ile de Quiberon devenu une base d'entrainement. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

U.S. Army Combat Medic 2nd. Lt. Michael A. Graham, Health Service Administrator with 421st Medical Multifunctional Battalion, maneuvers an obstacle during the Medical Readiness Command-Europe, Best Medic Competition qualification range, Dec. 1, 2022, at Baumholder, Germany. The competition served to test the Soldiers knowledge and warfighting capabilities through a variety of test like weapon qualifications, land navigation, Tactical Combat Casualty Care assessment and more. The winners will compete at the Army level Best Medic Competition which will be held at Fort Polk, Louisiana in January 2023.

040416-F-4905S-007. Base: Kirkuk Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Spc. Nathaniel Miska of Oakdale, Minnesota, a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist with the Minnesota National Guards 850th Engineer Company fires his weapon during the stress shoot event of the Region IV Best Warrior Competition on May 12, 2022. He is one of twelve National Guard Soldiers competing in the Region IV Best Warrior Competition May 11-15, 2022, at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The annual competition tests the military skills, physical strength and endurance of the top Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio National Guards. The winners will move on to compete in the National Guards competition on July 20-30, 2022, at Camp Smyrna, Tennessee. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sydney Mariette.)

040505-F-6665C-010. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

Staff Sgt. William Ryder, 176th Engineer Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, navigates the challenges on the obstacle course during the Texas Military Department Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, Texas, May 5, 2022. The three-day competition challenges service members on professional military knowledge, marksmanship, obstacle course and land navigation. The Army winners of this event will move on to represent Texas at the National Guards Region V Best Warrior Competition. (Photo by Warrant Officer 1 Gregory Illich)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, compete against one another during a pugil sticks event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept. 27, 2022. Recruits executed numerous Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques throughout the Pugil Sticks event.

Army Reserve Sgt. Denzel Torres, 200th Military Police Command, jumps from an obstacle 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.

1st Lt. Devin Mobley, Joint Task Force-Bravo J-7 Engineer, secures a living quarters tent during a capability exercise at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 9, 2024. The S-SAT is a quick-reaction deployable team comprised of experts that provide the commander of the U.S. Southern Command an immediate assessment of conditions and unique requirements needed during a Humanitarian Assistance or Disaster Response event in the Central America AOR.

020829-M-8439A-045. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRD/WRR SD

A Royal Air Force Regiment team member negotiates one of the many obstacles during the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. This event pits individuals against the obstacle course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Defender Challenge competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Airmen assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing perform chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training Jun. 5, 2022, at the Tactics and Leadership Nexus on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. In preparation for a base-wide readiness exercise, Airmen participated in a two day training event to hone their skills.

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band make entry into a building at an Infantry Immersion Trainer on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 19, 2024. The IIT is used to fully immerse Marines in various scenarios in order to teach them to effectively adapt to complete combat, security, and humanitarian missions.

Straight on medium shot as US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Ross Duarte of the 305 Aerial Port Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey, helps his teammate during the combat endurance course on May 11, 2000 during the Rodeo 2000 readiness competition. During the one week competition, more than 100 teams and 2,500 personnel from over 300 Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, U.S. Army units, and foreign nations will compete in airdrops, cargo loading, refueling, pre-flight, combat endurance, combat tactics, as well as other air and ground operations (Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, US Army units, foreign nations, air drops, cargo loading, refueling, pre-flight, combat tactics, .... Complete Scene Caption: Straight on medium shot as US Air Force Airman First Class Ross Duarte of the 305 Aerial Port Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey, helps his teammate during the combat endurance course on May 11, 2000 during the Rodeo 2000 readiness competition. During the one week competiti

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Preston Brown, a security forces specialist assigned to the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing, deploys a stingball grenade during a less-lethal grenade qualification course at the Owens Community College for Emergency Preparedness in Findlay, Ohio, Aug. 6, 2022. The 180FW conducts realistic training in a variety of environments to ensure Airmen are trained for Domestic Operations around the state and in defense of the installation.

U.S. Army SFC. Timothy McCoole, representing U.S. Army Medical Command, performs different tactics and techniques for carrying and loading casualties in the Army's First-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2022. The Squad extends beyond a traditional infantry squad to any small-unit group of Soldiers, connected by a squad leader, who has the most direct impact on their lives. Soldiers never fight alone, the unbreakable bonds forged through shared hardship and unending support for one another are the hallmark of our most successful small units.

Sergio Matias Chontal-Harter participates in a simulated Army Combat Fitness Test with Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger on Feb. 12, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Matias, 6, interviewed Messenger as part of a school social studies project. Matias is the son of a Fort McCoy employee, and he also experienced what it's like to participate in the Army Combat Fitness Test and how to participate in retreat at the end of the duty day. Army

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jacob Pagano, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery, 1st Armored Division, crawls through a tunnel as part of the obstacle course during the Iron Squad Competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 20, 2022.The Iron Squad Competition is a four-day event designed to test each squad and individual competitors physical stamina, Warrior Tasks and Battle Drill skills, and military knowledge. The winning squad will advance to compete in the III Corps Best Squad Competition later this year at Fort Hood.

040505-F-6665C-012. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

United States Navy Hospital Corpsman, attached to a squad of combat Marines, does pull-ups at a small, remote, austere United States Marine Corps combat outpost in Afghanistan's Helmand Province

Teammates camouflaged behind a car in the middle of a war

030401-M-5607A-003. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Woman in cowboy hat holds a rifle against a cloudy sky background.

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 6, 2022.The Crucible serves as the final culminating event, consisting of body sparring, pugil sticks, movement courses, and patrolling exercises. After the completion of the Crucible, recruits are presented their Eagle, Globe and Anchor, and have earned the title, United States Marine.

040717-F-1351B-022. Base: Camp Cooke (TAJI) State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Spc. Blaine Lawler, an infantryman assigned to 25th Infantry Division stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, low crawls June 7 at Lightning Academy, Schofield Barracks East Range, Hawaii, during the obstacle course for the 2022 USARPACs Best Warrior Competition. The USARPAC BWC 2022 is an annual week-long competition consisting of competitors from multiple USARPAC units across the Indo-Pacific. The noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers are evaluated in several categories such as general military knowledge, basic Soldier skills, and physical fitness.

041208-M-5607G-024. Base: Mcas Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza, a machine gunner with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, sprints towards an objective during the Trinity Games at Camp Hansen, Japan, June 30, 2022. The Trinity Games were held to foster the spirit of competition and comradery within the unit. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Garza is a native of Edinburg, Texas.

000505-N-6492H-535. Base: Camp Garcia State: Vieques Island Country: Puerto Rico (PRI) Scene Major Command Shown: NMCB 5

CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (Jul. 20, 2022) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 work together with Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273 on repairing the damaged airfield during the airfield damage repair exercise during Operation Turning Point, also known as their Field Training Exercise. Operation Turning Point is an around-the-clock exercise that focuses on constructing advanced bases while maintaining proficiency in tactics and survivability. NMCB 1 is homeported out of Gulfport, Miss. They are conducting an intense homeport training plan to expand their ability to execute construction, humanitarian assistance, and theater operations.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, roll a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 25, 2022. Recruits carried a 250 pound log, executing various exercises to strengthen their bodies, minds, and teamwork.

Airmen from the 375th Air Mobility Wing push a umvee during a section of an obstacle course at Warrior Park on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 18, 2022. These Airmen and other first responders from around Scott and the local community competed against each other in various activities during Police Week.

DF-ST-88-05175. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Weaver, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, climbs up a sheer cliff face using knotted line climbing techniques during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 1-23 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 24, 2022. MTX is a month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and operate effectively in austere, mountainous terrain.

Injured airborne infantry paratrooper shot in leg hip on desert sand. Blood spilled but tourniquet is on, he will be alive. United states paratrooper airborne

030616-F-1342R-016. Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

An instructor assists a recruit on the obstacle course during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Airmen from the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, work together to build shelters during exercise Raging Gunfighter 22-2 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 17, 2022. Raging Gunfighter is an exercise designed to simulate operating a Lead Wing from an austere environment and prepare the wing for potential future operations. Airmen work outside of their typical job duties to create a smaller and lighter footprint for more efficient deployment capabilities.

DA-SC-87-01706. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 86 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040924-F-0158T-004. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Company, navigate an obstacle during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2022. The crucible is a 54-hour culminating event where recruits worked together to complete tasks given by their drill instructor.

070106-M-6412C-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-6

A U.S. Marine Corps student with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, participates in the obstacle course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 19, 2022. Drill Instructor School further develops the leadership, command presence, instructional ability, physical fitness, and knowledge of selected officers, Staff Non-Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Officers in order to successfully perform the duties of a series commander and drill instructor.

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron carry a water pump during at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Airmen from the 8th CES tested their ability to provide clean water to the 8th Fighter Wing and supporting organizations by installing a water filtration system as part of a training event.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Warden, center, and Cpl. Simon Church, both power line mechanics with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, secure a panel 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.

Aircrafts - Sand Baggers - 26-HK-57-100. Military personnel holding wooden structure on waterfront --050929. Hurricane Katrina

A Soldier of the 1036th Engineer Sapper Company, utilizes a Broco exothermic torch to cut through a steel beam during annual training at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, North Little Rock, Ark. (Photo by: Staff Sgt. Brett McNeal, 119th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Arkansas Army National Guard)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Blount, 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron and Senior Airman Daniel Stricker, 386th ECS Radio Frequency transmission technician hold on to a mast communication system while Airmen set stakes to hold the system in place during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 12, 2022. The mast communications system is a portable communications system that a minimum of three Airmen can set up to strengthen communications quickly.

Straight on medium shot of USAF STAFF Sergeant Joe Sandley, United States Air Force in Europe (USAFE) Security Force as he shows his enthusiasm while tackling the Defender Challenge obstacle course. The recent security forces exercise was held at Lackland Air Force Base and Camp Bullis, Texas. This image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, climb over a high bar during a martial arts instructor course physical training session at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 30, 2022. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in the program, distinguishing their levels of experience with different colored belts.

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.

221103-N-RT917-3004 RED SEA (Nov. 3, 2022) Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) shoot M9 service pistols during a small arms weapons shoot in the Red Sea, Nov. 3. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

030715-M-5578G-018. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division

A Royal Thai marine with the Royal Thai Marine Corps Construction replaces a septic tank cover at the Ban Prakaet School construction site in Chanthaburi, Thailand, Feb. 26, 2024. Marines of MWSS-171 lent their engineering expertise to multilateral humanitarian efforts during Cobra Gold 24. Joint Exercise Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia and a concrete example of the strong alliance and strategic relationship between Thailand and the United States. This year will be the 43rd iteration of the multilateral exercise and will be held from Feb. 27 to March 8, 2024. Marine Corps

030422-M-0542A-011. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

U.S. Air Force Airmen don MOPP gear during a CBRN exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, September, 15, 2022. MOPP gear is protective equipment worn in CBRN-contaminated environments meant to protect an individual from CBRN agents. This CBRN training utilizing MOPP gear ensures Airmen are ready to respond and defend its personnel and assets.

030506-M-9248U-003. Base: Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anti Poaching training at Kariega Game Reserve South Africa

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Erick Hahn, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, talks over the radio during exercise Garnet Rattler at Saylor Creek Range in Grasmere, Idaho April 25, 2022. Garnet Rattler is a joint exercise between Marines, Soldiers and Airmen to train and qualify JTACs to be more efficient and lethal in a realistic training environment.

Albanian soldiers fend off simulated protestors during crowd riot control training during Kosovo Forces 33 (KFOR 33) Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRE) in the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Feb. 5, 2024. KFOR 33 MRE is a training event conducted to prepare the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard and multinational partners for their deployment to the Kosovo Regional Command East. Army

Sgt. Jessica Perez, Caguas, Puerto Rico, a military police officer with the 544th Military Police Company, Multinational Battle Group East, kicks at a Riot shield held by KFOR Crowd and Riot Control trained Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, MNBG E, during an exercise with the Kosovo Police at the Bill Clinton Sports Complex in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, July 28.

U.S. Air Force Airman Dawson Poston, an 823d Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) pavements and equipment engineer, adjusts cargo straps during an equipment processing training exercise Sept. 26-27, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The exercise tested the units ability to recall, prepare and deploy Unit Training Codes requirements based on response times from the units Design Operational Capability. Exercising these skills is essential during the 800th Red Horse Groups ongoing effort to reorganize its UTCs to better support combatant commanders with worldwide construction capabilities. The 800th RHG is based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Gaskin, senior enlisted advisor of 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division climbs over a wall obstacle, May 24, 2022, during the Ivy Week Mabry Mile competition, at Fort Carson, Colorado. Ivy week highlights leadership and esprit de corps between leaders and subordinates.

041116-M-1250B-016. Base: Mahmuydiyah State: Babil Country: Iraq (IRQ)

STOP LOSS (2008), directed by KIMBERLY PEIRCE.

Tech. Sgt. Michael Strickler, 433rd Security Forces Squadron defender, crawls through an obstacle course during a combat dining-in event at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. The event was hosted by the 433rd SFS to raise morale and promote comradery within the wing.

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Sione R. Alyngton with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 3, 2022. Recruits became physically and mentally stronger by overcoming obstacles that require strength, balance, and determination. Alyngton was recruited out of Spokane, Wash. with Recruiting Station Spokane.

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, walks on a wire during an event on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 4, 2022. This event was a segment of the crucible - the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucibles physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines.

Members of SEAL Team 8 and Aviation Machinists Mate First Class (AD1) Mario Herrera load SEAL team gear and mail onto a C-2A Greyhound aircraft of Fleet Tactical Support Squadron Forty (VC-40) for transport to the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) off the coast. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030428-M-1852W-010. Base: Central Training Area State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Company A, 2-127 Infantry Regiment test their skills during a Combat Water Survival and Swift Water Rescue training event September 10, on the Fox River in Oshkosh, Wis. The event familiarized Soldiers with operating combat rubber raiding rafts and tactical swimming techniques. Brig. Gen. Matthew J. Strub, Wisconsins deputy adjutant general for Army, stated that this event, made possible through the support of community partners, is about overcoming adversity and forming a stronger bond as a unit. (Wisconsin National Guard Photo by Staff Sergeant Alice Ripberger)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Dishner, a water and fuels system specialist assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, spreads a sand bed for water piping at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 27, 2022. The water and fuels systems maintenance shop has buried over 500 feet of water pipe under PSABs Logistics Support Area to bring the water temperature down during the summer, for mid-day switch shift workers quality of life. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jami Bradshaw (far right) anxiously awaits the arrival of an amphibious assault force made up of Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California, as he and his fellow Marines role-play as an opposing force defending a third-world county during RIMPAC 96 which is taking place at Pacific Missle Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. Bradshaw and his comrades are from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, India Company, located at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, Oahu, Hawaii. The Marines used blanks to simulate a real combat scenario when the amphibious assault force landed at the beach. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 7, 2022.The Crucible serves as the 54-hour culminating event of recruit training and offers recruits the ultimate challenge to persevere through a variety of obstacles and events.

DF-ST-86-05168. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '84-7 Country: Philippines (PHL)

120611-N-BJ178-361CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (June 11, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution handle the topsail during sail training on the mizzen mast of the ship. Sailors assigned to Constitution routinely work to improve seamanship skills in preparation for possibly sailing the ship for the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

041208-M-5607G-019. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 11, 2022) During a ceremony this morning at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) the United States Flag was lowered to half-staff in order remember the 2,977 victims of the terrorist attacks on our nation that occurred on 11 September 2001. Camp Lemonnier's leadership and Chief's Mess wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the victims of this attack as well as those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice supporting the Global War on Terrorism. As Americans, we chose to commemorate this day with act of service and remembrance. CLDJ serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

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DF-ST-89-00393. Base: Indian Springs Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Spc. Cody Nance, assigned to 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, plots coordinates on a map during a lane on establishing an observation point as part of a Spur Ride at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, June 25, 2022. Soldiers from various units participated in the Spur Ride, a challenging event where physical fitness and teamwork are needed to emerge and earn their spurs.

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, maneuver over walls at the Marne Mile obstacle course during the 3rd IDs Best Squad Competition at Fort Stewart, Georgia, May 25, 2022. The 3rd ID trains crews, squads, and platoons with a focus on fundamentals to build holistic physical and mental resilience and then test those teams in competitions like the Best Squad Competition, ensuring Dogface Soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere in the world and win against any threat.

US Air Force Special Operations Command competitor, SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Dance, clings to the bars of the Tarzan Wall obstacle during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 30th, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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