Training and Coordination

Images capturing military personnel in training exercises, coordinating strategies, and preparing for operations in collaborative environments.

Sgt. Osvaldo Pina, a member of the Georgia National Guard's 1st Battalion of the 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade, discusses the route during a 15-mile ruck march alongside their Honduran Army counterparts Sept. 8, near Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Pina and other SFAB members were participating as part of their advising mission at the Honduran Army's Noncommissioned Officer Academy, during their 6-month deployment to Honduras providing security force assistance, which was the first National Guard deployment of its kind.

040301-M-3980Y-014. Subject Operation/Series: BALIKATAN 2004 Base: Fort Magsaysay State: Luzon Country: Republic Of The Philippines (PHL)

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion prepares detonating cord during a combined arms live fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwoehr, 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. (U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. Luke Michalski)

Sgt. Osvaldo Pina, a member of the Georgia National Guard's 1st Battalion of the 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade, discusses the route during a 15-mile ruck march alongside their Honduran Army counterparts Sept. 8, near Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Pina and other SFAB members were participating as part of their advising mission at the Honduran Army's Noncommissioned Officer Academy, during their 6-month deployment to Honduras providing security force assistance, which was the first National Guard deployment of its kind.

Guatemalan Naval Special Forces stand in formation before they conduct FRIES training with Navy SEALs during CENTAM Guardian 23 in San Jose, Guatemala on March 21, 2023. CG23 is an annual Army-led combined, joint, interagency, multi-national partnership-building exercise designed to build capacity, capabilities and interoperability with Central American partner nations.

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, set up communication signals prior to a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System launch in support of exercise Valiant Shield 2022 on Angaur, Palau, June 8, 2022. Exercise such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. and Côte d'Ivoirian special operations forces conduct Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Jacqueville, Cote dIvoire August 24, 2022. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

A U.S. Marine Corps Joint Terminal Attack Controller with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines coordinates close air support with F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 utilizing inert munitions at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 28, 2022. This training marked the first-ever live close air support missions in Japan with an F-35B. Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force were on scene to observe the milestone training event. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

HAT YAO, Thailand (June 10, 2013) Petty Officer 3rd Class Raphael Claxton, I Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, provides security for his squad during an amphibious raid exercise with Royal Thai marines during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2013. More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Thailand. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste.

030414-A-9510S-033. Base: Salinas State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. and Colombian Army Soldiers conduct the final assault operation of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 at Tolemaida Military Base, on Nov. 14, 2023. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South's premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year's iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

020507-F-6844O-009. Complete Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) armed with a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher, listens to the instruction of his team chief, USAF First Lieutenant (1LT) Tim McCarty (center) as STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball (background), and A1C Brad Terry, look on. They are member of the 45th Space Wing (SW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS), preparing to participate the marksmanship competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals. Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050625-A-9039F-013. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Orgun-E State: Paktika Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

U.S. Army Pathfinder instructors give directions to students during an air drop and sling load exercise as part of a U.S. Pathfinder course at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on Sept. 8, 2022. Nearly 30 Soldiers graduated the course, which was taught by a mobile training team at the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center in Fort Benning, Georgia. Army Pathfinders are trained to provide navigational aid and advisory services to military aircraft in areas designated by supported unit commanders. During the Pathfinder course, students are instructed in aircraft orientation, aero-medical evacuation, close combat assault, ground to air communication procedures, control center operations, all three phases of a sling load operation, helicopter landing zone and pick up zone operations, and drop zone operations dealing with U.S. military fixed and rotary wing aircraft for personnel and equipment.

021017-M-1969G-010. Subject Operation/Series: TALON VISION O2 Base: Fort Magsaysay State: Luzon Country: Republic Of The Philippines (PHL) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Batallion 6th Marines

Multi-National officials learn about local legends of Huahine, French Polynesia, May 13, 2022. Marara 22 goal is to aim for the improvement of civil and military coordination for disaster preparedness and relief, humanitarian assistance, evacuation operations and development efforts while also improving interoperability and mutual knowledge.

Philippine Marines conduct an amphibious landing during KAMANDAG 6, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade demonstrate special-patrol insertion and extraction capabilities to U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, June 7, 2022, on Camp Yufuin, Japan. Marines with 5th ANGLICO and members of the JGSDF ARDB gave Bilateral Fires Support Coordination Center instructions as part of a subject matter expert exchange between the two groups June 6-8. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

010717-M-5834A-002. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040719-F-1351B-448. Base: Taji Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Belizean and Mexican forces received jungle survival training from US Special Forces elements in the Manatee training site in Belize May 11, 2022 in support of furthering regional interoperability. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

DM-SC-88-09571. Base: Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Philippine Marines conduct a safety brief before a combined-arms, live-fire exercise rehearsal during KAMANDAG 6 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

An Australian Army Soldier with 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, 1st Brigade and a Timor-Leste Defense Force Soldier with Service Support Unit put away a water hose during Exercise Harii Hamutuk 23 at Metinaro Military Base, Dili, Timor-Leste, Sep. 1, 2023. Harii Hamutuk is a multinational exercise that focuses on engineer skills training and subject matter exchanges with partner nations.

Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) soldiers critique their finished 4-strand cattle fence as part of a practical application exercise during exercise Harii Hamutuk 22 at Metinaro Military Base, Dili, Timor-Leste, Sep. 05, 2022. This exercise was conducted in order to allow F-FDTL soldiers an opportunity to practice constructing wire obstacles.

A member of the Spanish National Police's Grupo Especial de Operaciones (GEO) speaks to U. S. Marines, with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), about procedures for the live-fire weapons training event, May 17, 2022. FASTEUR, under Task Force 61/2, is in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldier teaches proper firing techniques to a Guatemalan soldier during CENTAM Guardian 2023 in Guatemala, Mar 15. 2023. CENTAM Guardian 23 (CG23) is an annual multi-national partnership-building exercise designed to build capacity and capabilities with Central American partner nations.

040804-F-1646R-003. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

030829-M-5578G-016. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV

A U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technician and a Moroccan Royal Armed Forces soldier demonstrate use of explosive ordnance disposal equipment during a close-quarters combat exercise at Tifnit, Morocco, June 23, 2022, during African Lion 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

A Brazilian marine cuts open fruit while marines from the Dominican Republic and the United States of America watch during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 5, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

Soldiers assigned to 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, left, and 3rd Fiji Infantry Regiment look down their rifle sights during urban operations warm-ups as part of Exercise Cartwheel at Black Rock Camp, Fiji, September 13, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the Republic of Fiji Military, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces that builds expeditionary readiness and interoperability by increasing the capacity to face a crisis and contingencies by developing and stressing units at the highest training levels.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, and Rear Adm. Jean-Mathieu Rey, Joint Commander of the French Armed Forces in the Asia-Pacific, greets the soldiers participating in Exercise Marara 22 on Huahine, French Polynesia, May 16, 2022. Marara 22 is the foundation for building relationships and increasing engagements with our allies and partners to build a better bilateral relationship.

040331-M-1158H-029. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Philippine Navy Seaman Mark Dexter Alcaria, an equipment operator with the Naval Combat Engineering Brigade, helps a U.S. Sailor with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit cut a piece of wood during KAMANDAG 6 at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2022. The U.S. and Philippine Seabees supported the training event by opening up vehicle routes and building sentry posts to act as targets for live-fire events. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

TNI soldiers receive their instructions from the U.S. Army soldiers for proper mounting procedures in the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter for their joint training rehearsal as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 8, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Keith Losordo, right, an explosive ordinance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, searches through a range with Royal Thai Sailors for ordinance items during Exercise Cobra Gold in Chantaburi province, Kingdom of Thailand, March 3, 2023. Cobra Gold, now in its 42nd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the longstanding friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A Royal Thai Marine searches a simulated enemy casualty for useful supplies and information after performing an ambush during jungle tactics training at Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, Feb. 29, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Marine Corps

U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Daniel W. Chow, company commander, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service and Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and French Army Soldat de Premiere Classe Dylan Casenave, combat medic, Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia, French Armed Forces, participate in hand-to-hand combat training during the Aito Course in Taravao, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Sept. 8, 2022. The event provided a bilateral training opportunity between the French Armed Forces and Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. The nine Marines and Sailor from HQSVCBN participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces in order to strengthen relationships with the region. The courses name comes from the Tahitian word aito, which means warrior.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Landon Shaw (left), a Joint Terminal Attack Controller with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines, and Philippine Marines conduct drills during KAMANDAG 6, in San Vicente, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military, designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. 1/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific region under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, I Marine Expeditionary Force, consolidate after conducting a platoon attack for a Close Target Reconnaissance practical application in the jungle during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 on Rampoyah Labi Training Area, Brunei, Oct. 27, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Special Operation Forces members load a Joint Task Force-Bravo CH-47 Chinook assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 20, 2022, as part of Fuerzas Comando 2022 at Tiger Island, Honduras. Fuerzas Comando 2022 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise, executed by U.S. Special Operations Command South, which has been conducted primarily in Central and South America and the Caribbean since 2004. Teams from more than 20 countries in the Western Hemisphere, including the United States, are taking part in the competition, which promotes military-to-military relationships,increases training knowledge and improves regional security. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Amber Carter)

U.S. Marine Sgt Kaleb Miller (left), a section leader with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion attached to Task Group 61/2.4, boards a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 near Saaremaa, Estonia, May 22, 2022. Task Group 61/2.4 provides naval and joint force commanders with dedicated multi-domain reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance (RXR) capabilities. Task Group 61/2.4, under Task Force 61/2, is executing the Commandant of the Marine Corps Concept for Stand-in Forces (SIF) to generate small, highly versatile units that integrate Marine Corps and Navy forces. Task Force 61/2 is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers conduct close-quarters combat training on Camp Yamaguchi, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Provost Marshal's Office Special Reaction Team observed room clearing and close-quarters combat training by JGSDF soldiers to prepare for future operational cooperation.

Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines observe joint terminal aircraft controllers assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, during tactical air control party and close air support training at Pilsung Range, Gangwan Province, South Korea, September 15, 2022. Korea Marine Exercise Program (KMEP) 22-3 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined-training exercises designed to enhance the ROK and U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability.

020711-F-6701P-020. Base: Tbilisi Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO)

031025-F-3488S-109. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

A Multinational Battalion formation after a situational training exercise held during Noble Partner at Camp Norio Training Area Sep. 8, 2022. Noble Partner is a cooperatively-led multinational training exercise in its sixth iteration between the Georgian Defense Forces (GDF) and U.S. Army Europe and Africa from Aug. 29 to Sep. 9, 2022.

A Philippine reconnaissance Marine teaches U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, how to set traps and snares in a jungle during KAMANDAG 6 on Calayan Island, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. Philippine and U.S. Marines conducted persistence and reconnaissance training to increase resilience in unfamiliar jungle environments. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) 1st Lt. Safwan Sufian, a School of Infantry jungle warfare instructor, RBLF, teaches a class on close target reconnaissance to U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 on Camp Tutong, Brunei, Oct. 26, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate a long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality.

U.S. Navy Capt. Joel Stewart, camp commodore, speaks with Philippine Army Maj. Gen. Marvin Licudine, and members of the Philippine Armed Forces in preparation for Balikatan 23 at Camp Agnew, Casiguran, Philippines, April 8, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

060501-A-1526R-054. Base: San Salvador Country: El Salvador (SLV)

Explosive ordnance disposal teams from the U.S. Navy, French Navy, Belize Defence Force, and Mexican Marines train on how to identify and disable an ordnance during Tradewinds 22, on May 16, in Belize. Tradewinds is a Caribbean-focused exercise designed to expand the regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; strengthen partnerships; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during the SOP Development Conference; determine SOPs to be exercised; determine regional process for SOP validation; enhance ability to defend Exclusive Economic Zones; increase U.S./ally/partner readiness; promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into the force; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter IUU fishing activities.

220601-N-PG340-1159 SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (June 1, 2022) U.S Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 take a break to eat Meals-Ready-to-Eat during Operation Turning Point, also known as their Field Training Exercise, at San Clemente Island. Operation Turning Point is an around-the-clock exercise that focuses on constructing advanced bases while maintaining proficiency in tactics and survivability. NMCB-5 is homeported out of Port Hueneme, California. They train on high-quality construction, expeditionary logistics, and combat operations to execute construction and engineering projects for major combat operations, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance.

U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Thai Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians with the Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) detonate C4 charges during an electric demolition range during an EOD level 1-2 course at Jarumanee Training Area, Ratchaburi, Thailand, November 23, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMACs mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defenses Humanitarian Mine Action program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

Guatemalan Naval Special Forces practice exiting a UH60 Blackhawk while conducting FRIES training with Navy SEALs during CENTAM Guardian 23 in San Jose, Guatemala on March 21, 2023. CG23 is an annual Army-led combined, joint, interagency, multi-national partnership-building exercise designed to build capacity, capabilities and interoperability with Central American partner nations.

021209-M-3022S-009. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Manda Bay State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2

Members of the Malawian Maritime Force get taught proper pre-mission planning by a U.S. Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) team during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Monkey Bay, Malawi, June 20, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force land on the beach during an amphibious raid alongside reconnaissance Marines from Dispen AL as part of Super Garuda Shield 22 on Singkep Island, Aug. 3, 2022. Garuda Shield is an annual combined and joint exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

MGEN Philip R. Kensinger, Jr. (left), Commander, U.S. Army South, and visitor MGEN Wilfredo Jose Guerrero Zerpa (second from left, with beret) of the Venezuelan Army look at equipment and weapons, including an M249 machine gun and MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Simulation) accessories displayed by Bravo Company, 5-87th Infantry Battalion. Base: Camp Bayonet Country: Panama (PAN)

Hellenic air force airman assigned to the 31st Saros triage patient during simulated aeromedical evacuation while participating in Stolen Cerberus IX at Elefsina Air Base, Greece, May 5, 2022. Patients are rushed to helicopters to receive additional care for life-threatening injuries. U.S. and Greek Armed Forces strengthened bilateral defense ties and executed aeromedical evacuation.

DA-SC-89-11581. Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN PHEASANT Base: Tamara Country: Honduras (HND)

DA-SC-89-06721. Subject Operation/Series: ORIENT SHIELD 89 Base: Iwateyama Training Camp Country: Japan (JPN)

Royal Thai Armed Forces SM1 Woravit Janpum, a Thailand Mine Action Center Explosive Ordnance Disposal student with Humanitarian Mine Action Unit 3, builds improvised shaped charges during an HMA EOD Level 3 course at Ta Mor Roi Training area in Surin Province, Thailand, Jul. 28, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 3 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMACs mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defenses Humanitarian Mine Action Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

U.S. Marines with H&S Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, are taught by instructors on rappelling across a ravine during a training class at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., July 22, 2022, for Mountain Training Exercise 4-22. MTX 4-22 allowed reserve Marines to participate in mountain warfare operations for realistic combat training in order to facilitate increased readiness for the Marine Forces Reserve.

Soldiers from the 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, patrol through the jungle of the Nausori Highlands as part of Situational Training Exercise (STX) lanes, observed by members of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, during Exercise Cartwheel, Nadi, Fiji, September 20, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the United States, Republic of Fiji Military, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces that builds expeditionary readiness and interoperability by increasing the capacity to face a crisis and contingencies by developing and stressing units at the highest training levels.

A drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, briefs the day movement course to his recruits during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., July 13, 2022. BWT is a week long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival, field skills, and rifle maneuvers.

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photo during Summer Pioneer 2022 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20, 2022. Summer Pioneer 2022 is a naval engineering exercise demonstrating integrated U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy formations to establish and sustain Expeditionary Advanced Bases (EAB) and Maritime Domain Awareness.

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force and reconnaissance Marines from Dispen AL post security during a raid as part of Super Garuda Shield 22 on Singkep Island, Aug. 4, 2022. Garuda Shield is an annual combined and joint exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialists with 3rd Marine Logistics Group and 3d Marine Division prepare a simulated casualty for transport during Keen Sword 23, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF). This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. John Harvey, an automotive maintenance technician with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Transportation Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, dons his flak during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. The ACM exercise was conducted to prepare III MEF personnel to react quickly to a crisis, counter potential threats, and assist allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific region in maintaining regional stability. Harvey, a native of Katy, Texas, graduated from Katy High School in 2021 and enlisted out of Recruiting Station Katy.

The international observers view the historical site of the first atomic pit, on Tinian, Feb. 13, 2024. As part of Cope North 24, this visit showcased to Allies and partners how the U.S. Air Force is constantly validating new warfighting concepts and refining its ability to meet new challenges in dynamic environments. Air Force

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Daniel K. Tice, III, right, Marine Corps martial arts instructor, S-3, Headquarters and Service and Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and a member of the Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia, French Armed Forces, participate in hand-to-hand combat training during the Aito Course in Taravao, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Sept. 8, 2022. The event provided a bilateral training opportunity between the French Armed Forces and Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. The nine Marines and Sailor from HQSVCBN participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces in order to strengthen relationships with the region. The courses name comes from the Tahitian word aito, which means warrior..

A U.S. Navy Sailor prepares for a beach offload in preparation for Balikatan 23 at Camp Agnew, Casiguran, Philippines, April 8, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

Villame Tunidau, Force Chaplain for the Fiji Army, known affectionately as Padre Bill, opened the Multilateral Religious field service with traditional song and prayer Sunday, September 18, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the United States, Republic of Fiji Military, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces that builds expeditionary readiness and interoperability by increasing the capacity to face a crisis and contingencies by developing and stressing units at the highest training levels.

French Army Marechal des Logis Erwan Blanche, center, Aito instructor, Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia (RIM.aP), French Armed Forces, instructs U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service and Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and members of RIM.aP, French Armed Forces, on how to rappel during the Aito Course in Taravao, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Sept. 4, 2022. The event provided a bilateral training opportunity between the French Armed Forces and Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. The nine Marines and Sailor from HQSVCBN participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces in order to strengthen relationships with the region. The courses name comes from the Tahitian word aito, which means warrior.

US Army (USA) Paratroopers with Alpha Company 3/505, 82nd Airborne Division (AD), Fort Bragg, North Carolina (NC), ride watercraft while performing a search and rescue mission in support of Task Force Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA). (Duplicate image, see also DASD0602460 or search 050913A3133C013). Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Major General Lawson W. Magruder III, the Jungle Operations Training Battalion (JOTB) Instructor, Major General Duran of the Ecuadorian Army, and members of his entourage listen to the JOTB Instructor as he describes the purpose and the use of booby traps. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Fort Clayton Country: Panama (PAN)

220730-N-LI768-1111MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) A Republic of Korea Marine secures their position at Pyramid Rock Beach during an amphibious raid for a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Soldiers from Australia, Singapore, Indonesia and the United States conduct multinational field training exercise at the Cobat Training Center, Baturaja, Indonesia, August 8-9, 2022 as part of Exercise Super Garuda Shield. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to 14 participating nation, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together. #SuperGarudaShield #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

Royal Thai Armed Forces SM1 Uthon Namsuwan, a Thailand Mine Action Center Explosive Ordnance Disposal student with Humanitarian Mine Action Unit 3, performs a render safe technique on an 81mm high explosive mortar during an HMA EOD Level 3 course at Ta Mor Roi Training area in Surin Province, Thailand, Jul. 29, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 3 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMACs mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defenses Humanitarian Mine Action Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

Advanced Individual Training recruits from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces 4th Engineering Group rush to a group of moored boats during a training exercise on Lake Miyagase, August 5th, 2022. The exercise was held with the purpose of building teamwork between the 4th Engineering Group's recruits and JEDs American counterparts.

Staff Sgt. Daudi Ola, a rappel master assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division supervises the training descent of a New Zealand and Fijian soldier as part of Exercise Cartwheel at Nausori Highlands Training Area, Fiji, September 18, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the U.S., Republic of Fiji Military, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces that builds expeditionary readiness and interoperability by increasing the capacity to face a crisis and contingencies by developing and stressing units at the highest training levels.

Staff Sgt. Daudi Ola, a rappel master assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division supervises the training descent of a New Zealand and Fijian soldier as part of Exercise Cartwheel at Nausori Highlands Training Area, Fiji, September 18, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the U.S., Republic of Fiji Military, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces that builds expeditionary readiness and interoperability by increasing the capacity to face a crisis and contingencies by developing and stressing units at the highest training levels.

Guatemala team members perform the situp portion of the Physical Training Test as part of the first event for Fuerzas Comando 2022, on June 13, 2022, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Fuerzas Comando is a Special Operation skills competition and a senior leader seminar supported by SOCSOUTH. The competition enhances SOF regional cooperation and exchanges best practices to combat transnational crime and counter illicit activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

Japanese Staff Sgt. Shun Watanabe, an instructor with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Fuji School writes down information during a simulated close air support drill at Gotemba, Japan, May 10, 2022. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in close order drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 10, 2022. Close order drill is an important means by which a recruit develops a high state of discipline, confidence, and respect for authority, teamwork, unit esprit, and instant willingness to obey orders.

Partner nation team members participate in the obstacle course as part of the Fuerzas Comando 2022 Day 7 on June 19, 2022, in La Venta, Honduras. Fuerzas Comando is a Special Operation skills competition and a senior leader seminar supported by SOCSOUTH. The competition enhances SOF regional cooperation and exchanges best practices to combat transnational crime and counter illicit activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

SRI LANKA (Nov. 23, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Brown, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), directs a landing craft air cushion onto the beach during a theater security cooperation exchange with the Sri Lankan military. Somerset and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting the exchange with Sri Lankan forces in order to enhance tactical skill sets and disaster relief capabilities while strengthening the overall relationship between the two forces

Medical professionals from the Niger Armed observe the modern humvee ambulance with Indiana Army and Air National Guard medical professionals during a state partnership exchange in July. The Medical Simulation Training Center, located in Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The advanced training facility is one of 22 MSTC sites that exist internationally.

Members of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force patrol along a beachline while training with Soldiers from the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in The Bahamas May 31, 2022. The Sailors and Marines who took part in the Joint Combined Exchange Training event were trained in pistol and rifle marksmanship, first aid, close quarters battle, mission planning, and interdiction at sea.

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct a static weapons display and exchange of knowledge during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 4, 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lane Peebles, a combat engineer with Littoral Engineer Reconnaissance Team, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, utilizes a laser range finder to annotate dimensions of a potential beach landing site, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 20, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

040513-F-2022C-007. Base: Hunter Army Air Field State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC

Paratroopers with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Indonesia National Armed Forces and 2-11 Infantry Regiment conduct a multinational airborne operation with the 36th Airlift Squadron to kick-off Super Garuda Shield 22 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, which now encompasses 14 nations, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together. #SuperGarudaShield #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

Master Sgt. Kate Menges, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management craftsman, briefs airmen prior to an exercise at RAF Alconbury, England, May 19, 2022. The exercise was geared towards training Airmen on how to properly control and examine a contaminated area after a simulated chemical attack while in Mission Oriented Protective Posture Gear.

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Sept. 1, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors saw wood for a new swing set at Rove Childrens Park during a renovation project in support of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership is a unifying mission that fosters enduring friendships and cooperation among many nations. The years mission in Solomon Islands will include participants from the United States, Japan and Australia.

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Lt. Col. Eugene Phillip, staff officer with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF), addresses a formation during a State Partnership Program (SPP) ceremony in St. George, Antigua, Aug. 5, 2022. Florida National Guardsmen with the 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD) worked alongside their Caribbean counterparts during a week-long exchange focused on mass communications skills and community relations. Service members shared their experiences with subjects like military journalism, videography, and photography. SPP grants partner nations a platform to enhance service member skills while also strengthening the bonds among countries.

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