Military Operations Training

Images showcase military personnel in tactical training situations, preparing for operations, and engaging in exercises, emphasizing teamwork and readiness.

British Army soldiers armed with general purpose machine guns participate in sustained fire training at Brecon Beacons, South Wales

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British Army soldiers armed with general purpose machine guns participate in sustained fire training at Brecon Beacons, South Wales

Staff Sgt. Heather Kicki and Spc. Chad Wilburg, 3rd Infantry Division, prepare to extract a casualty during an event. U.S. Army Medical Command hosts the 2022 CSM Jack L. Clark, Jr. U.S. Army Best Medic Competition at Fort Hood, Texas, January 24-28, 2022. Twenty-two two-Soldier teams from all around the world traveled to Fort Hood, Texas to compete in the finals to be named the Armys Best Medic. The competition is a 72-hour arduous test of the teams physical and mental skills. Competitors must be agile, adaptive leaders who demonstrate mature judgment while testing collective team skills in areas of physical fitness, tactical marksmanship, leadership, warrior skills, land navigation and overall knowledge of medical, technical and tactical proficiencies through a series of hands-on tasks in a simulated operational environment. (photo by Staff Sgt. Desmond Cassell)

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U.S. Army Pfc. Neo Savarese, assigned to Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, reloads his M4 carbine with blanks during a joint training exercise with the Bulgarian Land Forces at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, June 1, 2022. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment is a part of V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe, who works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners, like Bulgaria, to provide combat ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retains command and control for 2nd Cavalry Regiment and all rotational and assigned units in the European theater.

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-09-16. 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 2021-09-16. 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.

Greywolf Trooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, throws a hand grenade during a qualification course, Nov. 10, 2022. This training ensures the unit's readiness in order to provide combat-credible forces in partnership with NATO Allies and regional security partners.

A Georgia Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the Savannah-based 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment waits for a fire mission for his team's M119 towed howitzer weapon system June 18, 2022, at Fort Stewart, Ga.

A Moldovan soldier assigned to the 22nd Reconnaissance Battalion provides security while U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adam Boyer, assigned to 1st Squadron, 150th Armored Cavalry Regiment, West Virginia Army National Guard, assist two Moldovan soldiers during a land navigation course at the Marculesti Air Force Base, Moldova, March 8, 2016. National Guard Soldiers from North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia deployed to Eastern Europe to train with Moldovan soldiers. The overseas deployment training exercise is part of a multi-year Department of Defenses State Partnership Program that will bring a Moldovan army unit to the U.S. to participate in a training exercise at the National Training Center.

U.S. Air Force Airmen carry the FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Polymer) to cover a crater on the runway at the Silver Flag exercise site on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 31, 2022. The primary focus of Silver Flag is to teach Airmen from the civil engineer, force support, and vehicle maintenance squadrons essential skills to complete operations outside of their primary duties.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division wait for their turn to qualify during the M4 Carbine weapons qualification at Studnica Range, Poland, April 1st, 2022. Soldiers' qualification process allows them to demonstrate their proficiency and confidence with their assigned weapons and their readiness to react to any situation they may encounter.

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A U.S. Soldier throws the M67 grenade during the weapons lane, to earn the U.S. Army Expert Soldier Badge (ESB), Sept. 01, 2022, Vilsek, Germany. The ESB is a U.S. Army special skills badge awarded to all Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, warrant officers, and commissioned officers-except those in the Infantry, Special Forces and Medical career management fields-that demonstrate individual Soldier competencies and abilities to perform tough, realistic and mission-focused skill level 1 Warrior Tasks and brigade commander-selected tasks. Training and testing are expected to be tough, realistic, and mission focused.

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivin Osores, Air Force Space Command, fires his M16A2 rifle down range during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 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, base defense and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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US Marine Corps LCPL Smith drops a round into the 81mm M252 Mortar at the range in Susong Ri, Korea. During FOAL EAGLE 2000 exercise, Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Susong Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK)

U.S. Army Soldiers of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont Army National Guard, participate in a stress shooting exercises at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vt., Aug. 13, 2022. Soldiers negotiate obstacles and fire live rounds using M4 carbines and squad automatic weapons. The goal of the training is to build individual Soldier skills and confidence in a scenario replicating movement in combat.

Soldiers in the Ohio National Guard train at Camp Perry Joint Training Center near Port Clinton, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2015. The Ohio National Guard is always on mission to respond with highly qualified citizen-soldiers to execute federal, state and community missions.

Members of the 2nd Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, conduct a fire fight against opposing forces during Opportune Journey 4-83. Base: Pohakuloa Training Area State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, make ready to ram a High Explosive M107 Round into the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer. Marines at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan, are part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin Minnig and Spc. Cristian Fuentes-Velazquez, squad members representing 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, patrol on a striker lane during the 2022 U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition on Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 11, 2022. Teams from across USAREUR-AF test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winners of this competition will advance to represent USAREUR-AF at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, later this year.

050625-A-9039F-038. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Orgun-E State: Paktika Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Robert Osmond, 419th Security Forces NCO in charge of training, looks over the shoulder of Tech Sgt. Chris Duwell, 419th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, during their Shoot, Move, Communicate exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah on June 11, 2022. The exercise is part of their annual weapons training plan, ensuring Airmen remain proficient in not only marksmanship, but how to move and communicate effectively when engaged with a target.

A member of the Kosovo Security Force embedded with Company B, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, Iowa Army National Guard, provides suppressive fire during a live-fire exercise at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, on May 19, 2022. Approximately 15 KSF troops embedded with companies in the 1-133rd Infantry during a two-week annual training exercise. Two KSF troops conducted the live-fire exercise with two other U.S. infantrymen. Senior leaders in the IANG and KSF visited each company near the end of the exercise to observe the full integration of KSF troops and recognize Soldiers who demonstrated excellence throughout their training. The tour was also an opportunity for KSF leaders to gain a more comprehensive understanding of IANG training requirements, equipment and logistics.

U.S. Army Spc. Conner Crisafi (left), Sgt. Garret Paulson, (center), Spc. Paulo Dasilva (right), of Squad 9, representing the U.S. Army Medical Command, transport a casualty during the Armys first-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct 4, 2022. Each squad competing in the Army Best Squad Competition consists of five soldiers; a squad leader, which is a sergeant first class or staff sergeant; a team leader, which is a sergeant or corporal; and three squad members in the ranks of specialist or below.

U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Gracen Ponnath, a Lightweight Machine Gun Course student, aims a truck mounted M240 B medium weight machine gun as U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Martin Barbosa, LMGC instructor and noncommissioned officer in charge, gives guidance and aiming corrections during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation, Texas, Oct. 4, 2022. The two-week course culminates in a three days live-fire weapons familiarization in multiple conditions designed to prepare students for day-one mission demands at future assignment locations where this training is not available.

A U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, shoots a target with the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS), during team live-fire and tactical movement trainingas part of Eagle Ursa at the training range in Slunj, Croatia, Feb. 25, 2024. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployableforces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployedacross Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships andstrengthen the alliance. Army

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers fly an RQ-11B Raven Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) over drop zone Badger at Fort McCoy, Wis., Sept. 9, 2022. The training is part of a two-week skills course taught by instructors from the Wisconsin Military Academy. U.S. Army photo by Kevin W. Clark

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade provide a mortar barrage for paratroopers advancing on an objective during a combined arms live fire exercise on a maneuver range at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 23, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.

Dragoons assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment participated in a live-fire exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area located near Rose Barracks, Germany, Mar. 5, 2015. Troopers conducted group and tactical movements while attacking an objective assisted by their Strykers and mortar fire during the exercise.

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters with 12th Combat Aviation Brigade provide fire support for U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade during a combined arms live fire exercise on a maneuver range at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 22, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.

U.S. Marines with The Basic School demonstrate how to operate an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to train newly commissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2024. Students at TBS are trained to be a rifle platoon commander equipped with high standards of professional knowledge, technical expertise and leadership. Marine Corps

030910-M-9023R-026. Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE 2003 Base: Camp Samuel Hill State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD RECONNAISSANCE

A U.S. Air Force Special Forces member walks back towards his team on Ie Shima Island, Japan, Jan. 27, 2022. During this pass, members performed a free fall parachute jump, in which they traveled through the sky without a deployed parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)

US Army, SPECIALIST (SPC) Delao, 82nd Airborne Division, pulls security, with a blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16 rifle, attached M203 40 mm grenade launcher, at the Sicily Drop Zone during a joint readiness training exercise held at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on 14 July 1997. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Soldiers, assigned 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, perform reconnaissance and surveillance during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 9, 2024. This live-fire exercise was conducted in preparation for the battalion attending the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA. It is crucial for Soldiers to hone their combat readiness, adapt to real-world scenarios, and enhance their ability to operate in any environment.

Combat Cameramen react to shots fired by simulated opposing forces in a scenario for Exercise Scorpion Lens 23, March 23, 2023. Exercise Scorpion Lens is an annual training event held at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina, hosted by the 1st Combat Camera Squadron (1CTCS). The exercise provides expeditionary skills and training to Combat Camera professionals from the United States Army, Air Force, and Marines worldwide.

030305-F-1443F-010. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

306th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen work together using a heavy-duty air lift bag to remove a mannequin trapped under an overturned vehicle in Arizona June 9, 2022 during an attack simulation training exercise.

U.S. Air Force Airmen rush to shelter during a CBRN exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, September 15, 2022. Training such as this ensures Airmen are resilient, equipped and combat-ready.

A British Royal Marine Commando Sniper Fires A High Power Rifle

A Soldier with the 1-144th Maneuver Task Force of the California National Guard coaches a German Soldier while he fires the M9 pistol during a joint marksmanship shooting event with American Soldiers, March 8, at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.

030321-F-7418E-004. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Soldiers with 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division conduct improvised det cord linear charge live fire training during demolition range in Zagan, Poland, Aug. 30, 2022. The 3/4th ABCT is among other units assigned to 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.

A U.S. Army Paratrooper derigs his German T-10 parachute after landing on the Drop Zone during Exrcise Falcon Leap onto Ginkelse Heide Drop Zone, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 14, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Staff Sgt. Brian Goergen, an EOD technician from the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom ARB, Ind., uses a metal detector to search for explosives during a training event May 18, 2022 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Audacious Warrior is an explosive ordnance disposal exercise with participation from Airmen, Marines, and Soldiers from a range of units and career fields.

Joint training exercise with Det 2. 6 Co. 3/238th AVN MEDEVAC, Cox Health and Missouri State Highway Patrol at Hercules Glade Wilderness, Bradleyville, Mo., Oct. 06, 2022. Multiple Missouri departments teamed up to practice life-saving MEDEVAC scenarios. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Rose Di Trolio.)

Squad of soldiers run through the desert through the military operation.

The Idaho Army National Guards Mortar Platoon, HHC, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion sharpen their skills preparing for deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

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U.S. Soldiers with the 1-110th Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division fire a mortar system during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap.

Pennsylvania Army Soldiers with Alpha Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion perform training to pass the air gunnery qualification at Fort Indiantown Gap July 21, 2022. To be fully qualified, soldiers must pass the aircrew qualification tables four, five, and six.

Australian Army sappers with 1st troop, 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, 1st Field Squadron, detonate a breaching charge during a demolitions range at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, NT, Australia, May 5, 2022. MRF-D engineers and Australian Army sappers trained together to learn from each other, develop relationships, and to enhance their shared military capabilities.

274th Air Support Operations Squadron watches an A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 175th Wing, Baltimore, M.d., perform a show of force after a close air support exercise on Range 48, Fort Drum, N.y. March 29, 2023. The close air support training was conducted by members of the

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Lauritsen, a scout sniper with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division fires a M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is a bilateral exercise to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. Lauritsen is a native of Dwight, IL.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron don mission oriented protective posture gear during an exercise at Torii Station, Japan, Dec. 7, 2022. Routine training enhances operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific

DF-ST-88-05019. Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX Base: Fort Hunter Liggett, Jolon State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Squad of soldiers run through the desert through the military operation.

Pennsylvania Army Soldiers with Alpha Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion perform training to pass the air gunnery qualification at Fort Indiantown Gap July 21, 2022. To be fully qualified, soldiers must pass the aircrew qualification tables four, five, and six.

U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Micha Pierce (right), a combat photographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, 3d Marine Division, and Sgt. Andrew Licea (left), a mortar section leader with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, fire an M224 60 mm mortar system while conducting squad attacks during a live-fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. This training improved the Marines proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

050715-F-7564C-058. Base: Volk Field State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

An exercise evaluator watches as members of the 8th Security Police Squadron mortar crew prepare to fire their M-29A1 81 mm mortar during the air base ground defense Exercise FOAL EAGLE '89. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '89 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines prepare ammunition for an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 22.3 at Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi, Japan, Dec. 5, 2022. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide precision indirect fires.

U.S. Army soldier fires a high-explosive fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isac Perez, left, and Lance Cpl. Nicholas Spero, both bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct Forward Arming and Refueling Point operations at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Sep. 30, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

Greywolf Trooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, throws a hand grenade during a qualification course, Nov. 10, 2022. This training ensures the unit's readiness in order to provide combat-credible forces in partnership with NATO Allies and regional security partners.

The 5-17 Air Cavalry Squadron conducted its first spur ride since the unit was activated in May from September 1-2, 2022. Soldiers conducted multiple tasks in negotiating an obstacle course in order to display their confidence while operating as a team.

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen, with 171st Air Refueling Wings Emergency Management section detect and test a simulated unknown substance while on a reconnaissance training mission during a large-scale readiness exercise at the base in Pittsburgh, March 11, 2023. The multi-day large-scale readiness exercise involved Guardsmen from multiple sections on base working together to build skills needed to maintain readiness.

U.S. Soldiers with the 74th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve, manually adjust their bridge across the Narew River during Defender Europe 2022 in Łomża, Poland, May 17, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.

During a simulated attack, Team Dover members wearing training protective gear huddle in simulated shelters at a forward operating base during Liberty Eagle Readiness Exercise 2022 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 13, 2022. The 436th and 512th Airlift Wings tested their ability to generate, employ and sustain airpower across the world in a contested and degraded operational environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Somers, a machine gunner with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines fires an M2 machine gun during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 22, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division demonstrate a dry fire of the M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to distinguished visitors as part of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-02 at Donnelly Training Area, Alaska, Feb. 16, 2024. The Large Scale Combat Operations scenario used in JPMRC 24-02 helps Soldiers and leaders develop and refine the tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary to successfully operate in remote and extreme Arctic winter conditions and overcome both environmental and military challenges. Army

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade soldiers don their equipment on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a bilateral jump training with the 36th Airlift Squadron, April 19, 2022. The goal of this event is to improve interoperability between the USAF and JGSDF by defense and information exchanges to deepen mutual understanding of each unit, and to further cement the U.S. and Japanese alliance.

A U.S. Marine with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines conducts fire team attack drills on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10, 2022. This training improved the Marines proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division prepare to fire an M136 AT4 rocket launcher during Resolute Dragon 22 at Shikaribetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

970316-M-0364S-004. Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB)

Angelo State University Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets advance during a field training exercise at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2022. The FTX is an annual event designed to build the cadets leadership and combat readiness abilities.

010718-F-7203T-100. Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, lay out weapons systems as part of a static display during Exercise Justice Eagle, at Smardan Training Area, Romania, on Sept. 19, 2022. Under command and control of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, continues to reinforce NATOs eastern flank and engage in multinational exercises like Justice Eagle with Allies and partners across the European continent to reassure our Nations Allies.

Navy SEALs crossing the river with weapons.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Mann, a dog handler with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and native of Arlington, Texas, helps Sgt. Guillermo Floresmartines, an assistant squad leader with Alpha Co., 1st LAR, and 25-year-old native of Menifee, Calif., out of a canal during a patrol here, Feb. 16. Marines and sailors with 1st LAR and India Co., 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conducted clearing and disrupting operations in and around the villages of Sre Kala and Paygel during Operation Highland Thunder. Marines with 1st LAR led the operation on foot, sweeping for enemy weapons and drug caches through 324 square kilometers of rough, previously unoccupied desert and marshland terrain. Mobile units with1st LAR set up blocking positions and vehicle check points while India Co., 3/3 conducted helicopter inserts to disrupt insurgent freedom of movement.

Members of the Fort Jackson salute battery fire a volley while rendering honors during the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson change of command ceremony Aug. 31 at Victory Field. Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly assumed command of the installation from Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis in the ceremony.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, conduct fire team attack drills on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, August 9, 2022. This training improved the Marines proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, observe M109 Paladin rounds impact during training and table 6 certifications. A Fire Support Team is responsible for forward observations on the battlefield and activities such as target processing for artillery units and brigade maneuvers.

Squad of soldiers evacuate an injured fellow in arms hiding in the smoke.

US Navy Photographer's Mate 2nd Class David Gallant, Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Group, San Diego, California, videotapes the combined amphibious beach assault at Tak San Ri Beach near Pohang, South Korea, in support of Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. FOAL EAGLE is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from October 25th to November 3rd. About 25,000 U.S. troops (Not shown) will take part in the drill, including active duty, Reserve and National Guard troops from bases in the United States and elsewhere in the Pacific. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and South Korean military cooperation. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Tak San Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK)

A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, uses a breaker bar and socket wrench to tighten a bolt in the door of an M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicle as part of Defender Europe 22 at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 9, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters in support of NATO.

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