Military Marksmanship Training

Images illustrate soldiers and sailors participating in marksmanship training with various firearms, emphasizing live-fire exercises and skill development.

ARTA, Djibouti (Sep. 22, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti conduct a live-fire exercise to maintain operational efficiency at Djibouti Range Complex, Sep. 22, 2022. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti 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. The base enables maritime and combat operations ing the Horn of Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S. Africa relations.

Staff Sgt. Megan Hataway assigned to the U.S Army Public Health Activity - Italy engages a pop-up targets with an M17 pistol during the marksmanship training atCao Malnisio, Pordenone, Italy, Jan. 31, 2023.

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ARTA, Djibouti (Sep. 22, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti conduct a live-fire exercise to maintain operational efficiency at Djibouti Range Complex, Sep. 22, 2022. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti 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. The base enables maritime and combat operations ing the Horn of Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S. Africa relations.

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A Coast Guard Maritime and Security Team New Orleans team member clears a dummy round from his pistol May 12th, 2022, in Kiln, Mississippi. Maritime Safety and Security Team New Orleans maintains weapon proficiency by conducting firearms training throughout the year.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Cody Waldroup, a competitor with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego Shooting Team, shoots a stage during a competition at Pala Shooting Range, Pala, California, June 26, 2022. The MCRD San Diego Shooting Team competes in practical shooting matches to increase the individual Marines lethality, while also building connections in the community.

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Timothy Arnold, a member of the Air Mobility Command team, fires a M9 9mm pistol during the Pistol competition portion of Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

185th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces member Senior Airman Ethan Hanson, shoots an M18 pistol on June 4, 2022, at the 185th ARW firing range in Sioux City, Iowa. Hanson, along with the other Security Forces personnel must complete the weapons qualification training annually.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington- Members of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) host a range day for the families during Menton Week 2022 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 06. Menton Week is an annual week-long remembrance of the deactivation of the First Special Service Force during World War II. The FSSF is considered a predecessor to modern U.S. Army Special Forces.

Senior Airman Paiden Carlisle, 88th Security Forces Squadron vehicle control official, fires an M4 carbine at the indoor firing range, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 22, 2022. The facility bought new targets made of a self-sealing lightweight polymer material that allows the bullet to pass through while also flipping it over to give the shooter instant visual feedback.

A competitor aims at a target 25 meters away during the M4 portion of the Police Week Excellence in Competition event May 18, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Shooters fired from the standing, kneeling, sitting and prone positions to test their marksmanship skills.

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Joseph Owen, a platoon commander with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, fires a Sig Sauer M18 pistol while participating in a pistol qualification, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 8, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

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A U.S. Marine with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires a M1014 joint service combat shotgun during a live fire range on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2023. 2nd Supply Battalion trained Marines to familiarize themselves with the M1014 shotgun to increase proficiency in rear area security operations.

Right side rear view medium close-up shot as US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ronald Dean shoots the 9mm pistol around a baracade in his chemical mask during the Combat Pistol Competition at Rodeo 2000. SRA Dean is a member of the 130th Security Forces Squadron Team from the 130th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, Charleston, West Virginia. Subject Operation/Series: AIR MOBILITY COMMAND RODEO 2000 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Senior Airman Arias Jackson, a transient alert journeyman assigned to the 39th Maintenance Squadron, checks his rifle sights during a shooting competition in commemoration of National Police Week at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, May 20, 2022. In honor of law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, the 39th SFS, with support from units around base, organized several military ceremonies in addition to athletic and social events.

A U.S. Army Soldier fires a pistol during the European Best Sniper Team Competition at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, August 7, 2022. The annual European Best Sniper Team Competition is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa competition that tests marksmanship skills, physical prowess, and mental agility while developing relationships and sharing skills between sniper teams across Europe.

U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Kendon Freeman, noncommissioned officer in charge, executive administration, Headquarters Office of Special Investigations from Twin Falls, Idaho, pulls the bolt back in order to chamber the next round during the Precision Rifle Series match at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 23, 2022. The Marine Corps Shooting Team participates and hosts various shooting matches located on Marine Corps Base Quantico. This match had shooters engage steel targets at various distances from different positions and objects.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leroy Gonzales, 628th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation entry controller, prepares to fire a M18 pistol during a combat arms class, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 31, 2022. The 628th SFS Combat Arms instructors regularly conduct classes to ensure mission readiness and combat effectiveness for base personnel.

U.S. Army Sgt. Cameron Wilkins fires a pistol during the European Best Sniper Team Competition at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, August 7, 2022. The annual European Best Sniper Team Competition is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa competition that tests marksmanship skills, physical prowess, and mental agility while developing relationships and sharing skills between sniper teams across Europe.

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U.S. military forces compete to earn the German Shutzenschner at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo August 27, 2022. The Shutzenschner, or German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency, is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany worn by enlisted Soldiers.

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U.S. Marines loads ammunition into a magazine during the long range training portion of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Championship at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 5, 2022. The Marine Corps Championship held, April 6-11, allows competitors to participate in a variety of matches while receiving advanced marksmanship training. Shooters from around the Marine Corps were selected for the championship during five regional matches, coordinated by the Marine Corps Shooting Team, October 2021 through March 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Francis Santore, an instructor with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG), II Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M40A6 sniper rifle during a Sniper Sustainment Course (SSC) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 3, 2023. The SSC provides the opportunity for the Special Tactics Branch of EOTG to restructure the Urban Sniper Course to better suit the needs of the Recon Snipers that will remain in service for the Marine Corps and to conduct advanced marksmanship training to validate the standards for future courses.

220804-N-TT059-1123 INDIAN OCEAN (August 4, 2022) Chief Gunner's Mate Carissa Shihinski, from Dickson City, Pennsylvania, fires an M4 rifle during an at-sea gun range on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) in the Indian Ocean, August 4. USS Momsen is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force.

Advisors assigned to 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade conduct marksmanship drills with the 95th Civil Affairs Advanced Skills Detachment at Fort Bragg, N.C., Mar. 30, 2022. The advisors conducted the training in preparation for upcoming deployments.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 7, 2022) - Gunners Mate Seaman Martin Aguayo, from Phoenix, Arizona, adjusts an M4 rifle during a gun shoot aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 7. Zumwalt is conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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220609-N-EJ241-2212DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (June 9, 2022) - Yeoman Seaman Apprentice Mylee Stewart, assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, fires an M18 pistol as part of a weapons qualification course for Auxiliary Security Forces (ASF) Academy. ASF personnel are active duty service members that augment base security personnel during contingencies, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, civil disturbances, exercises and special events that require heightened levels of security.

Signal officer Maj. Travis Holt, with the 38th Regional Support Group from Cross Lanes, West Virginia, fires his M9 pistol at a qualification range at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, July 22, 2022. The training, conducted by the 78th Training Division, is part of Warrior Exercise 78-22-02 which supports the U.S. Army Reserve's mission of providing trained and equipped units and personnel to support the Total Force in a joint, multi-domain operational environment.

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220923-N-TC847-1132 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 23, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) participate in a small arms gun shoot, Sept. 23, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

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U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Action Team member Staff Sgt. Jacob Hetherington shoots during the 2022 Palmetto State Armory United States Practical Shooting Association Multigun Nationals in Clinton, South Carolina on April 3, 2022. The Prescott, Arizona native, placed third in the Tactical Division.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 31, 2023) - Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) fire M4 carbines during a live-fire exercise while operating in the South China Sea, March 31. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

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220713-N-ZW825-0482 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 13, 2022) A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) midshipman candidate conducts a small arms live fire training event at Recruit Training Command (RTC), July 13. Upon completion of NSI, the candidates will start their freshman year of the NROTC program at colleges and universities nationwide this fall. NSI is an indoctrination program hosted at RTC, and provides midshipmen with a common military training orientation. NSI provides basic training in five warfighting fundamentals - firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and small arms handling and marksmanship - to begin creating basically trained and smartly disciplined future Navy and Marine Corps officers. NROTC is overseen by Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, which supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors.

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Soldier aiming airsoft gun during tactical game

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Cole, 374th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, fires in the kneeling position during the Excellence in Competition Sept. 15, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Competitors fired from the standing, kneeling, sitting and prone positions to test their marksmanship skills. Each firing position had a specific round count and time limit. Competitors were then scored based on the number of rounds that hit their target and level of accuracy.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Renald Dieudonne, an inventory management specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, shoots an M16A4 service rifle while on a range with French Marines during Caraibes 22 in Martinique, France, June 10, 2022. Exercise Caraibes 2022 is a French-led, large scale, joint training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air, and land assets, from the French, U.S., and regional forces focused on responding to natural disasters.

(CAMP SHELBY, Miss.) --- A soldier with the 152nd Military Police Company, loads .9 mm rounds into their SIG Sauer M17 pistol prior to shooting drills with during their annual training, July 20, 2022.

A Green Beret assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School shoots at a target during the 5th Annual Memorial 3-Gun Competition in Maxton, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. Memorial 3 Gun Foundation hosted a 10-stage match of over 250 entrants to remember, honor and memorialize Fallen service members assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command.

Advisors assigned to 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade conduct marksmanship drills with the 95th Civil Affairs Advanced Skills Detachment at Fort Bragg, N.C., Mar. 30, 2022. The advisors conducted the training in preparation for upcoming deployments.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ashly Cordova, right, shot spots for Sgt. Weston Rushing, both combat instructors with Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East, during the pistol team relay portion of the Intramural Marksmanship Competition on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jordan Miller, a small arms repairer/technician with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, fires an M18 pistol during a live fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 25, 2022. The range was held as a tryout for III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marines to represent their individual units at the upcoming Far East Division Matches shooting competition. 3d 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 throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Woman shooting live ammunition on a firing range, Cu Chi, Tay Ninh Province Vietnam (MR)

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington- Members of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) host a range day for the families during Menton Week 2022 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 06. Menton Week is an annual week-long remembrance of the deactivation of the First Special Service Force during World War II. The FSSF is considered a predecessor to modern U.S. Army Special Forces.

An M17 pistol sits on a lane marker during the the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition for Corp Separates on Fort Bragg, N.C., June 8, 2022. The competition was built with the “This Is My Squad” initiative and U.S. Armys Holistic Health and Fitness System and tested squads on team cohesion, physicality and lethality.

220613-N-UP745-1772 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 13, 2022) Sailors participate in an M4 carbine qualification aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 13, 2022. Jason Dunham is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220723-N-PI330-1162 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 23, 2022) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Tai Pierce, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 (NMCB 133), shoots an M4 for a weapons qualification at the shooting range on Naval Station Rota, Spain, July 23, 2022. NMCB 133 is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

Hunter during target practice, Offheim, Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse, Germany, Europe

M252 81 mm Mortars assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment, New Jersey Army National Guard, are prepared for a live fire exercise on a range in Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, May 21, 2022. To accurately calculate the trajectory and impact of Mortar shots, the coordinates of the impact are relayed by the attached fire support specialists utilizing enhanced visual devices to see the impact from afar.

U.S. Air Force Ret. Master Sgt. Justin James competes in a shooting competition at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 22, 2023. In 2011, the Department of Defense Created the Military Adaptive Sports Program to enhance warrior recovery by engaging wounded, ill and injured service members in ongoing, daily adaptive activities, based on their interest and ability.

220611-N-UP745-1168 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 11, 2022) Senior Chief Fire Controlman Michael Boyd, from El Paso, Texas, participates in an M9 pistol qualification on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), in the Atlantic Ocean, June 11, 2022. Jason Dunham is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Photographers Mate Second Class (PH2) Erin Waters fires a .38 caliber automatic pistol during weapons qualification training being held for the Combat Camera Group, Atlantic, on the firing range at the army base. Base: Fort Eustis State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) firearms instructors take aim at their targets during a training session at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glencoe, Georgia on April 12, 2022.

Hunter sitting on a deerstand, rifle at the ready

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Hensley, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party, sets up a radio at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, May 12, 2022. Operators on the ground used radios to link rescue personnel, AERONet-enabled aircraft and command and control elements.

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U.S. Army veterans attend a social dinner in celebration to the U.S. Army Trials at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May X. Nearly 40 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans are at Fort Bragg May 3 - 9 to compete in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty and veterans to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games. Active Duty athletes compete in person at Army Trials to beassessed for selection, while veterans compete virtually and submit their results to theArmy Recovery Care Program (ARCP) for assessment. This year, the DoD WarriorGames will take place in Orlando, Florida August 16 - 29, 2022.

Soldier aiming airsoft gun during tactical game

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Castro, with the Marine Corps Shooting Team, prepares to shoot his rifle during the 2022 National Matches on Camp Perry, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2022. Participants compete in six-man-teams, each shooter firing a timed 100-point aggregate using national match M-16 A4 service rifles. Rifles are fired from the 200, 300 and 600 yard lines in both sitting and standing positions. The National Matches, also called the World Series of Shooting Sports, have been a tradition on Camp Perry since 1907; more than 4,500 participants compete annually.

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040609-M-5555L-008. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Junction City State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

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Instructor assisting men aiming hand guns at firing range

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 7th Mission Support Command trained on engagement skills, at Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in preparation for annual weapons qualification. The 7th Mission Support Command is the U.S. Army Reserve presence in Europe. Comprised of 26 units across Germany and Italy, the 7th MSC provides logistical and sustainment support for U.S. Army Europe - Africa missions across the theater. For more stories and information on the 7th Mission Support Command, follow us on Facebook, @7thMSC. Army Reserve

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U.S. Marines, Sailors, and spouses with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fire small arms weapon systems during A Day in Their Boots at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2022. This event provided spouses the opportunity to experience a day in the life of their Marine or Sailor and build a sense of community within the 3d MLR ohana.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Meixner, a reconnaissance Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Detachment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to fire during exercise Alexander the Great 2022 in Glafyra, Greece, May 10, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership to preserve security and stability in the region.

COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES CHINHAE, South Korea - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jared Stokes observes Gunners Mate 3rd Class Clinton Brown firing a M18 while conducting a weapons qualification, May 10, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mary Somerville, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Substation Tempe, aims at her target at Sector Field Office during the 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD) Pipehitter Training Conference Galveston, Texas, Feb. 2, 2023. Top performing recruiters across 8MCD gathered for a week to share tactics, techniques and procedures in what contributes to their success.

051119-A-0527A-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

230122-N-NH267-1052 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2023) U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Philip Maligsa, from San Diego, fires an M9 pistol during a small arms fire on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60). Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations.

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Daniel Romero, Sr., Engagement Skills Trainer & Development Specialist, provides instruction on the M4 rifle simulator to Lori Stinson, 502nd Air Base Wing honorary commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 2, 2024. The honorary commander program informs and promotes civic engagement between the military service and community leaders. Air Force

U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Cowden, a visual information specialist assigned to 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 18th Airborne Corps, participates in a stress shoot event while competing in the 2022 Spc. Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, May 21, 2022. The annual multi-day competition tests the tactical and technical proficiency of visual information and public affairs specialists across the DOD and participating international competitors.

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An Airmen assigned to the 178th Civil Engineering Squadron fires the M4 carbine March 3 at the Clark County Sheriff's Office in Springfield, Ohio. The Airmen of the 178th CES received pre-deployment weapons qualification training.

Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company RENEGADES, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team STRIKE, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), conduct weapons qualifications on the M17 Pistol on Aug. 8, 2022, at Mielec, Poland. 101st units will support V Corps mission to reinforce NATOs eastern flank and engage in multinational exercises with partners across the European continent to reassure our Nations allies.

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A Slovakian ally assigned to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe checks his score as he performs his mandatory qualification inside of the Training Support Center Benelux Firing Range, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Dec. 02, 2022.

Camp Beuhring, Kuwait, April 26, 2007 - A Sailor fires a weapon during an enhanced marksmanship program exercise.

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Hank Meskauskas, from Auburn, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, fires a 9mm pistol a small arms sustainment qualification, April 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.

220714-N-TO573-1157 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 14, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Remaile Lloyd, right, from Detroit, instructs Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Carlos Garcia, from Anaheim, California during a live-fire exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 14, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Jacob Ballani, a street crimes officer with the Anderson City Police Department, Chris Partridge, a patrol deputy with Beaufort County Sheriffs Office, and Matt Huggins, a Violent Crimes Task Force deputy with Beaufort County Sheriffs Office, practice clearing rooms during close quarters combat training Sept. 27, 2022, at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia. The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy hosted a weeklong Federal Bureaus of Investigation Special Weapons and Tactics summit to train law enforcement officers in firearms, close quarters combat, tactical medical care, patrolling tactics and familiarize officers with improvised explosive devices.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sebastian Riveraaponte, a combat graphics specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3d Marine Logistics Group, fires an M18 pistol during a live fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 25, 2022. The range was held as a tryout for III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marines to represent their individual units at the upcoming Far East Division Matches shooting competition. 3d 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 throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Spc. Nicholas James ONeal assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division pulls security on the M2HB .50-caliber machine gun during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-02 exercise at Donnelly Training Area, Alaska, Feb. 17, 2024. JPMRC 24-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere in the world. Army

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