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On April 18th of 2015, my hometown of Ermelo (The Netherlands), celebrated its 70th anniversary year of the liberation from occupation by Nazi Germany during the Second World War.
On this exact day, seventy years ago, Canadian soldiers came into town via the Putterweg, hit a roadblock and met with some German resistance.
Today, festivities included a re-enactment of the fighting and liberation, in which cadets of the Royal Military School (the KMS in Ermelo) were dressed in period-accurate Canadian uniforms and ran through the Putterweg, guns blazing.
There was lots of music, a static show of military vehicles and demonstrations of armaments and equipment by our own armed forces; the 400th Medical Battalion (400 GNKBAT), 45th Mechanized Infantry Battalion (45 PAINFBAT RIOG), Communications (Regiment Verbindingstroepen) and one of the Engineering Battalions (Genie).
Soldiers from the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,instructed by NCOs from 7th Army Training Command, complete Basic Leader Course in Ukraine
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2010) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class John Richardson, left, takes notes relayed from Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jeffery Quemada while Information Systems Technician Seaman Matthew Rozebom photographs passing ships as the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Manila, Republic of the Philippines. Blue Ridge was on a scheduled port visit to Manila. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Melvin F. Orr III/Released)
U.S. Army Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident Capt. (Dr.) Jenna Godwin performs an odontectomy procedure – removal of wisdom teeth – under general anesthesia. Godwin is in her third year of residency at Fort Gordon, Ga. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program focuses on the facial skeleton in addition to teeth and the oral cavity.
IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN (Jan. 5, 2017) - An F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 taxis down the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. VMFA (AW) 225 is forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni on a six month rotation with the Unit Deployment Program to improve operational capabilities through training in the Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) 170105-M-ON157-0117
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WATERS NEAR GUAM (June 1, 2015) - Sailors participate in helicopter operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. George Washington will conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) later this year after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released) 150601-N-YB023-046
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MALACCA STRAIT (Sep. 26, 2017) - Fire Controlman 1st Class Richard E. Byrd and Lt. Jonathon Godbolt, assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), conducts visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) drills aboard Royal Malaysian Navy ship FD Lekir (F26) as part of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2017. Coronado is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb R. Staples/Released) 170926-N-GR361-051
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U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Han, Jae-ho
Camp Humphreys welcomes new commander
By Cpl. Han, Jae-ho
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers, civilians and Family members welcomed the United States Army Garrison Humphreys' new commander, Col. Darin S. Conkright, during a ceremony, here, July 11.
Conkright replaces Col. Joseph P. Moore, who is retiring from the United States Army after 27 years of distinguished service.
Before the change of command, in a separate ceremony, Moore was presented with the Legion of Merit by Debra D. Zedalis, the Pacific Region director of Installation Management Command. His wife, Molly, received three awards: the 8th United States Army Helping Hands Award; the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award; and the Commander’s Award for Public Service.
During the ceremony, Moore expressed his appreciation to his family, fellow Soldiers, the community, Korean guests and the United States Army.
“To our guests from nearby towns, our Korean military colleagues, and our Korean employees, I extend special thanks for the friendship and hospitality you have extended to me over the past four years,” he said. “I leave my command and my Army career with a deep gratitude for the opportunities they have provided.”
Zedalis congratulated Moore on his success as the garrison commander.
“Under his leadership, Humphreys has transformed from an installation populated primarily by single and unaccompanied Soldiers, on one-year assignments, to an installation where many more military Families live for two and three-year tours,” Zedalis said. “He also has led the single largest construction program in the Department of Defense, and the garrison’s support of the 8th United States Army and all tenant units has been nothing short of top notch.”
Zedalis also extended a welcome to the incoming commander and his Family.
“You are inheriting a great garrison team that will support you one hundred percent,” she said. “I know you will find your new assignment both professionally rewarding and personally enriching.”
Conkright expressed his enthusiasm as a new commander.
“I look forward to working with each and every one of you to ensure Camp Humphreys continues to be a great place to live, work and serve,” he said.
Conkright joined the Army in 1989, and has had a number of duty assignments at Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Washington DC, and in Europe. At Fort Campbell, he commanded ODA 522 and served as the Battalion Assistant S-3. In Washington DC, he served as an assignments officer in the US Army PERSCOM’s Special Management Division. His most recent assignment was the Chief of Staff for the NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) in Mons, Belgium.
He received a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps commission and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Kentucky. His advanced education includes a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Healthcare Management. Conkright is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College and his awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. His badges include the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, and the Master Parachutist Badge.
WESTERN PACIFIC (May 1, 2017) The Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), right, participates in a replenishment-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released) 170501-N-GD109-012
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CAIRNS, Australia (Aug. 23, 2017) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicolas Villanueva, right, motor transportation operator, Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, works with soldiers from the Chinese People's Liberation Army to build a hut during Indigenous Australian culture classes for Exercise Kowari 2017 Aug. 23, 2017. After the opening ceremony, the Soldiers and Marines also took part in some traditional activities such as boomerang throwing and tribal face painting to introduce those visiting from the US and China to Indigenous Australian culture. Kowari is an annual training activity held in Australia to reinforce trilateral military relationships, trust and co-operation between Australia, China and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos) 170823-M-ST621-348
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, commander, U.S. Central Command, and Cmdr. Edward J. Eder, commanding officer, guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), meet with department heads for lunch in the wardroom aboard the ship. Mattis was visiting the ship during a trip to the region to speak with leaders and service members under his command. Paul Hamilton is assigned to Combined Maritime Forces’ (CTF) 152, supporting counter-piracy and maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Casi M. Wagoner /Released)
KAKEGAWA, Japan – Swirling sand obscures the sunlit sky as a UH-1 “Huey” helicopter touches down on a freshly cut baseball field. Mere moments pass before the Huey’s Japan Ground Self-Defense Force crew chief dismounts from his metallic steed and sprints toward four U.S. Army Soldiers bearing a stretcher. The crew chief’s commanding shout cuts through the roar of rotor blades, springing his American partners into action. With swift, expert precision, the stretcher bearers carry their wounded comrade—a mannequin sporting an Army Combat Uniform—to the Huey.
Casualty evacuation was one of the many training missions orchestrated during Shizuoka Prefecture’s annual Comprehensive Disaster Drill conducted here Sept. 4, 2016. The drill demonstrated the emergency response capabilities of a diverse collection of local, regional, national and international organizations. Its static displays, interactive classes and practical workshops conducted throughout Kakegawa also provided lifesaving lessons for the city’s citizens.
“The people of Shizuoka Prefecture have organized this annual exercise for 35 years,” said Yuka Ogura, a supervisor for the prefectural government’s Emergency Countermeasures Division. “Although the drill’s size and scope has become increasingly complex with the inclusion of specialized government agencies and advanced equipment, the individual residents play the most pivotal role in preparing for the worst.”
Among the participants stood a dozen Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Japan, I Corps (Forward) and Public Health Command-Pacific. The group packed two Humvees with fuel, rations and medical supplies before embarking on their 120-mile journey from Camp Zama to Kakegawa.
“The U.S. Army has actively participated in this drill since 2010,” said Maj. Donald Kim, U.S. Army liaison officer for to the JGSDF's Eastern Army and Central Readiness Force. “It demonstrates our capabilities in humanitarian response assistance by testing our troops’ expertise in first aid, supply distribution, convoy operations and medical evacuation. Our participation also sends a strong message to our Japanese partners that we are willing and able to provide immediate support when disaster strikes.”
“Since the great east Japan earthquake and tsunami [in 2011], local communities have a greater understanding and openness to collaborate with international agencies in the aftermath of a major disaster,” added Ogura. “The U.S. Army has proved on many occasions that it has the talent and resources to respond to any emergency in the country.”
Throughout the exercise, the American Soldiers worked closely with their Japan Ground Self-Defense Force partners from the 34th Infantry Regiment, Eastern Army, JGSDF. The respective units set up their base of operations at a local gym where they combined resources to coordinate convoy routes, establish mobile communication sites, and set up supply distribution points.
“The JGSDF and U.S. Army have specialized equipment and highly trained personnel that many of our civilian counterparts cannot afford,” said JGSDF Sgt. 1st Class Miura Hatoshi, a squad leader in the 2nd Company, 34th Infantry Regiment. “However, these assets are practically worthless if we don’t properly use them. That’s why it’s essential that we seize every opportunity to train together so we may make the right decisions together.”
The drill concluded with a closing ceremony at a demolished neighborhood used as a training site for search, rescue and recovery operations. Standing alongside hundreds of service members, firefighters, police officers and first responders, Heita Kawakatsu, governor of Shizuoka Prefecture, expressed his appreciation for the American participants.
“The citizens of Shizuoka Prefecture and I are grateful for the support from the U.S. Army and Marines,” said Kawakatsu. “Your skill and professionalism were second only to your care and compassion.”
As the troops shook hands and exchanged small tokens of appreciation with their gracious hosts, Kim reflected on his team’s immense effort, energy and enthusiasm.
“I’m proud of these men,” said Kim. “Many of them have Military Occupation Specialties far separated from the desired skillsets for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. However, their proficiency in their basic warrior tasks and their eagerness to learn from the experts shows our Japanese partners that they can count on us anytime, anywhere.”
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
On March 6, 2017, FDNY launched its first ever tethered drone to respond to a fire in a 6-story building on Crotona Park North in the Bronx.
The $85,000 FDNY tethered drone weighs 8 pounds and incorporates both a high-definition camera and infrared camera. These capabilities allow the drone to transmit live images of a fire operation to the Chief in charge of the incident. The drone’s camera allows Chiefs at the command post to see where Firefighters are operating on the roof of a building and to make decisions to help suppress the fire and keep FDNY members safe. The image is fed directly to the Incident Commander and is also shared with senior decision makers in the Fire Department through the FDNY Operations Center.
"We deployed the drone for the first time in support of a 4th alarm fire in the Bronx,” says FDNY Director of FDNY Operations Center, Timothy Herlocker. “We were able to get a good view of the roof, which allowed the Incident Commander on the ground to view the Firefighters as they were conducting roof operations, venting the roof and putting water on the fire."
“This fire was helped by our drone, said Deputy Assistant Chief Dan Donoghue, the incident commander at the 4th alarm fire. “The roof started to fail and we had a lot of great radio reports but that’s only verbal, so with the drone we had good visual pictures and it really helped us make decisions to put this fire out and keep our members safe.”
The FDNY drone is tethered using a small cable that carries electricity up to the device, which gives the drone an unlimited flight time. The drone can stay aloft for as long as necessary to keep an aerial view on the target. All controls, data, and power transmit back and forth through the tether preventing interference with radio frequency signals. The drone is piloted by specially trained FDNY Firefighters from the Department’s Command Tactical Unit. The Department currently has three drones in its fleet to deploy as needed.
“This new technology is going to make a positive impact in our fire operations,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “The drone’s camera gives our Chiefs a view they never had before. It’s an important tool that will make our members, and the people we protect, even safer.”
FDNY works closely with the FAA to ensure the drone operates safely and adheres to all rules and policies regarding airspace in New York City. The Fire Department Operations Center contacts the FAA prior to flying the drone for permission to deploy at night, or into FAA Class B Air Space - the FAA’s most restricted air space. Approval takes approximately ten minutes and takes place while the drone and its operators are responding to a fire.
LOMBOK STRAITS (Aug. 4, 2016) - Ens. Ryan Deltoro, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), greets Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) Sailors aboard Spruance during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2016. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill) 160804-N-SU278-220
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 27, 2016) - Petty Officer 2nd Class Cedrik Martinez deploys from a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, during search and rescue swimmer training in the South China Sea. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 is attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), which is on a regularly scheduled patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Kofonow/Released) 160427-N-CZ848-028
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Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) team members face off in a friendly volleyball competition during ARCYBER's organization day at Wildwood Park in Appling, Ga., May 26, 2022. To learn more about ARCYBER go to www.arcyber.army.mil (Photo by Bill Roche)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned 1-10 Attack Battalion execute a change of command ceremony on Fort Drum NY Jun 23, 2022. Outgoing battalion commander, LTC Phillip Cain, relinquished command to incoming battalion commander, LTC Christopher Zotter. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Wilson)
CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) for replenishment at sea during Talisman Saber. Bonhomme Richard, part of a combined U.S. Australia-New Zealand expeditionary strike group, is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase naval proficiencies in operating against blue-water adversarial threats and in its primary mission of launching Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia, meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released) 170710-N-YG104-007
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Reenactor portraying a U.S. Army officer from the War of 1812.
This photo was taken at Fort Meigs during a reenactment of “First Siege”. The fort is located on a bluff overlooking the Maumee River in northwest Ohio. During the War of 1812 British troops and their allies attacked the fort multiple times. The successful defense of the fort by the U.S. Army and several state militias helped stymie the British invasion of Ohio and the U.S. northwest territories.
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2018) - Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Her Majesty's Canadian ship HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), and Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport USNS Brunswick (T-EPF 6) sail in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX) conducted in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18). PP18's mission is to work collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships across the Indo-Pacific Region. Pacific Partnership, now in its 13th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey L. Adams) 180515-N-RM689-0459
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Change of Command Ceremony, Moron Air Base, Spain 1964. Note that the Spanish Base Commander is also present (facing front left). Although you cannot see me, I am carrying the US Air Force Flag in this photo.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2012) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 lands aboard the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participating in its Composite Training Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Ryan J. Mayes)
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (May 20, 2014) - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Miller, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrician from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., repairs a vent on an A-10 Thunderbolt II during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-1. Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a multi-service, multi-national training exercise that enables combat units to sharpen their skills in multiple scenarios over a two-week period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)
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FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia (Aug. 3, 2013) - Paratroopers with the Mongolian Armed Forces drop into the landing zone during the opening ceremony for exercise Khaan Quest 2013. Approximately 1,000 service members from 13 different nations are participating in Khaan Quest 2013, which consists of a command post exercise and field training exercise at Five Hills Training Area, both focusing on peacekeeping and stability operations. Mongolian and U.S. armed forces, along with other regional partners, will also participate in Engineering Civic Action Program projects, as well as Cooperative Health Engagement events in Ulaanbaatar, enhancing joint Mongolian-U.S. medical and engineering capabilities and providing outreach to underserved communities. (Photo by Photo By: Sgt. Ben Eberle)
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Hogg takes command of U.S. Army Africa
10 June 2010 - By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
VICENZA, Italy – During a ceremony today at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg assumed command of U.S. Army Africa.
Gen. William E. Ward, commanding general of U.S. Africa Command presided over the ceremony, which signaled the departure of outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III.
Hogg, who recently served as deputy commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, said he is delighted to become part of the Vicenza military community.
“After 29 years of service and six overseas assignments to include Germany, Panama and Belgium, this is our first opportunity to be in Italy,” Hogg said. “We are absolutely thrilled to be here.”
Hogg said he is excited to be a part of U.S. Army Africa, the Army's newest service component command, challenged with developing relationships with land forces in Africa and supporting U.S. Army efforts on the African continent.
Ward reminded the crowd that U.S. Army Africa has accomplished some great things since Dec. 2008, when it began its transformation to becoming the Army service component command for U.S. Africa Command.
“In that short time, the command has formed, grown, and matured into an active and effective outfit and has established strong strategic relationships with the ground forces in Africa,” Ward said. “U.S. Army Africa not only succeeded, they excelled. In fact, they thrived on the opportunities they were given.”
Garrett took command of the Southern European Task Force in 2008. He commanded SETAF throughout its transformation to U.S. Army Africa. Garrett now heads to Iraq, where he will serve as the chief of staff, U.S. Forces Iraq.
“We look forward to building upon the systems that Maj. Gen. Garrett and Mrs. Garrett have developed,” Hogg said. “We are truly thankful for the warm welcome that we have received from the community and, especially, the Garretts.”
Photo by SFC Kyle Davis USARAF PAO
PEARL HARBOR (July 1, 2016) - The Navy's Shore and Expeditionary Integration Program Office (PMW 790) and partners from industry and academia are testing the latest configuration for the portable command and control (C2) system during the multi-national exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). The image shows the consolidated configuration and lowered size, weight and power requirements (SWaP) as compared to the previous configuration, which required a minimum of 20 transit cases holding 78 racks depending on the type of enclave. (Official Navy photo)
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TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (Oct. 4, 2017) - U.S. Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, and Sri Lanka Navy divers, prepare for diving operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee. CARAT 2017 is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez) 171004-N-CW570-0051
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U.S. Army Soldiers of the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) conduct a parachute jump using MC-6 parachutes and a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Saint Mere Eglise Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 21, 2015. USASOC conducts airborne operations to keep its Soldiers at a high level of combat readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Chenyang Liu)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2014) - USS Shiloh (CG-67) Executive Officer Commander Joshua Stewart explains the vertical launch systems and aegis weapons systems to media representatives during a ship tour. Shiloh is receiving the Missile Defender of the Year award in recognition of excellence and leadership in missile defense. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Brannon Deugan) 141210-N-SD965-037
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) - Sailors assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 lift a missile on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jake Cannady/Released) 170204-N-CG677-085
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YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, South Korea - Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commander, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, along with Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell, UNC/CFC/USFK, led a ROK - US physical readiness training session at the Collier Field House Jan. 27. The training involved more than 20 stations where ROK - US teams worked together to complete the exercises. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Anderson, U.S. Forces Korea PAO)
FORT HOOD, Texas – More than 150 Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) set foot on American soil after more than nine months conducting sustainment operations throughout Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Distinguished visitors such as Maj. Gen. Peter S. Lennon, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, and local celebrities like Elizabeth Laird, Fort Hood's “Hug Lady,” welcomed the troops as they disembarked an Omni International Boeing 777-200ER commercial jetliner and entered the military passenger terminal at Killeen/Fort Hood Regional Airport on that unusually cool May 14 morning.
During his welcome brief Lennon complimented on the 143d ESC's ability to overcome numerous challenges and complete a complex operation that required the coordination of dozens of units conducting various missions in Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Romania and Kyrgyzstan. He also expressed his gratitude for the cooperation that solidified between the unit's cross level Soldiers and those troops organic to the 143d ESC. Lennon concluded his speech by presenting nearly a dozen Soldiers with his unit's signature coin.
Later that day Soldiers from the 143d ESC's rear detachment in Orlando, Fla., hosted a Welcome Home Warrior Citizen Ceremony at South Fort Hood. The group presented their deployed counterparts with a “Welcome Home Warrior Citizen” coin, flag, lapel pins as well as an encased American flag.
The 143d ESC rear detachment will continue supporting their redeployed comrades as they complete the demobilization process at Fort Hood and return home to their friends and loved ones later this month.
The 143d ESC stands as the last command of its kind to deploy to a combat zone. It currently has command and control of more than 10,000 Soldiers hailing from 92 units across seven Southeast states.
Photos by Sgt. Peter B. Ross 210th MPAD, Staff Sgt. Ian Shay, 143d ESC, Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
TANDUO BEACH, Malaysia (June 1, 2016) - U.S. Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, head into a Malaysian jungle to gain jungle survival training skills from the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces. The Marines are in Malaysia for exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released) 160601-M-MO883-062
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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 26, 2016) - An F-22 Raptor from the 199th Fighter Squadron and the active-duty 19th Fighter Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker belonging to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Gregory A. Harden II) 160726-N-HI414-054
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WASHINGTON (Sept. 11, 2015) - Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers remarks during a remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial honoring those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack. (Photo by DoD Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)
LTG Jeffrey Buchanan, Commanding General, United States Army North/Fifth United States Army visits the San Diego Border Region accompanied by Pete Flores, Director Field Operations, San Diego Field Office, Rodney Scott, Chief Patrol Agent, San Diego Sector and Hunter Davis, Director, Air and Marine Operations, San Diego Air and Marine Branch. Other military personnel included BG Laura Yeagar, Commander Joint Task Force North, Col Kyle Ellison, Commanding Officer, 7th Marine Regiment, CSM Delgado, Command Sergeant Major, United States Army North/Fifth United States Army.
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