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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (April 14, 2014) - Airman Danielle Trejo, a simulated injury victim, is helped into a lift-belt by a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist during exercise Pacific Thunder. The exercise is designed to test the United States and RoK's abilities in numerous contingency situations, including search and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)
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For air traffic control at field landing strips - Heeresgeschichtliches Museum - Vienna, Austria, 2013
PictionID:53109790 - Catalog:14_030915 - Title:GD/Astronautics Details: Command Module Mock Up with Men in Space Suits Date: 05/01/1961 - Filename:14_030915.tif - - Images from the Convair/General Dynamics Astronautics Atlas Negative Collection. The processing, cataloging and digitization of these images has been made possible by a generous National Historical Publications and Records grant from the National Archives and Records Administration---Please Tag these images so that the information can be permanently stored with the digital file.---Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 21, 2016) - Marines, assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, during visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of Valiant Shield 2016 (VS16). VS16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Philippine Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released) 160921-N-WF272-461
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CAMP SAMOUD, Kuwait – Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) raced against the clock as they ran, jumped, climbed and waded their way through an obstacle course at the Kuwait National Guard’s headquarters in Camp Samoud, Kuwait.
The Dec. 18 competition featured two six-man teams from the 143d ESC and six teams from the Kuwait National Guard. Soldiers from both nationalities donned helmets and slung M4 carbines around their backs.
The war fighting equipment added an extra layer of complexity and realism as the men navigated through the quarter-mile path lined with logs, walls, ropes, ladders, monkey bars and a shallow pool.
The 143d ESC led the way when one of its teams volunteered to attack the course first. The six Soldiers set the pace for their Kuwaiti counterparts with a time of 3 minutes, 16 seconds. The second team brought the inaugural event to a close when its fifth man crossed the finish line at 4 minutes, 20 seconds.
Regardless when and how he crossed the finished line, every American Soldier received a gift bag courtesy of the Kuwait National Guard.
The race sprouted from the collaborative partnership between the 143d ESC’s civil affairs section and the Kuwait National Guard’s special event coordinators. Both parties plan to host a variety of contests between the Kuwaitis and the U.S. military to include team sports, physical fitness challenges and shooting competitions.
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
TOKYO – When Army Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette assumed command of U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) July 8, 2015, he immediately took initiative to personally meet the troops under his command as well as key leaders from his host nation partners.
Pasquarette's tour of his area of responsibility began in earnest when he and members of his staff boarded a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter July 10 from Camp Zama, Japan. Flying hundreds of feet above the congested highways at sometimes at level with Japan's sea of skyscrapers, Pasquarette acquired a bird's eye view of the American and Japanese military installations scattered among the urban jungle.
“We overflew Sagami General Depot, Yokohama North Dock and Hardy Barracks, said Milton Jackson, garrison manager at Camp Zama. “Our new commander now has clearer picture of the facilities, equipment and watercraft managed by the Army, and he can better understand where and how these individual installations interact with one another.”
According to Jackson, the USARJ primary mission comprises the rapid deployment of troops and materiel from one theater to another. As the Army's largest logistical hub in Asia, the command must maintain a streamlined sustainment system capable of moving thousands of tons of supplies and equipment via land and sea.
“Sagami Depot has rolling stock and Yokohama North Dock has watercraft,” said Jackson. “We must overcome the challenges posed by Japan's dense population centers by developing methods that rapidly move and load stock onto our watercraft so that we may better project our presence in the Pacific. Fortunately, our Japanese allies are willing to support us if a major threat or disaster called for a sudden mass movement.”
After a brief stop at Yokota Air Base to meet with Air Force Gen. John L. Dolan, commanding general, U.S. Force Japan, Pasquarette touched down near the heart of Tokyo where members of America's staunchest allies welcomed him with the pomp and circumstance befitting a general.
“On behalf of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force), welcome to Japan,” said Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff, JGSDF, to Pasquarette after the two commanders sat in a decorative conference room inside Japan's Ministry of Defense. “We look forward to continuing our dialog of bilateral coordination between our two countries as JGSDF pursues its transformation into a dynamic joint defense force.”
The dialog consisted of one-on-one conversations with not only Iwata but also Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, chief of staff, Japan Self-Defense Force, and Hideshi Tokuchi, vice minister of international affairs, Japan Ministry of Defense. The four men discussed previous achievements, current operations and potential challenges facing their respective commands and presented ideas on how to strengthen interoperability among their forces through combined training exercises and expanded service member exchange programs.
“We currently have several dozen JSDF service members embedded with [U.S. military] units,” said Pasquarette. “I believe extending this program so that our Soldiers can work within the JGSDF will further enhance our partnership.”
Pasquarette also ensured his hosts that the United States Army remains committed to its allies in the Pacific despite looming force reductions and ongoing operations in Europe and the Middle East.
“The Army recently announced that it will cut the number of troops in the active component from 450,000 to about 410,000,” said Pasquarette. “This rebalance of the force has no effect on our strength and readiness in the Pacific. Our alliance is more important than ever. That's why we're keeping our best trained and best equipped Soldiers in Japan and Korea.”
After a two-hour visit that started with with a JSDF band playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and ended with a warm exchange of plaques and handshakes, Pasquarette and his team boarded a helicopter bound for Camp Zama.
“I have worked extensively throughout the Pacific during my Army career,” said the former armor officer and chief of staff of U.S. Army Pacific. “The JSDF consists of some of the world's most capable and professional men and women in uniform. I look forward to building stronger relationships with them and become a valuable partner in its transformation."
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) - USS Coronado (LCS 4), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, launches a Harpoon Block 1C missile for the first time during exercise Rim of the Pacific (Rim of the Pacific). Twenty-six nations, 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 Lt. Bryce Hadley/Released)
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SINGAPORE (Apr. 17, 2023) - U.S. Army Gen. Charles Flynn, commanding general (CG) for U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), left, presents his challenge coin to Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Cmdr. Yoichi “Hippo” Kabasawa and naval officers from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia during his tour of Commander, Logistics Group, Western Pacific/Task Force 73. Flynn also visited with senior leaders, enlisted Sailors, and non-commissioned officers (NCO). COMLOG WESTPAC supports deployed surface units and aircraft carriers, along with regional Allies and partners, to facilitate patrols in the South China Sea, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Heath Zeigler) 230417-N-JC800-0055
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Command line:
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 21, 2018) - The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departs U.S. Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of the 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and more than 27,000 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Garrett Zopfi) 180521-N-GH917-0003
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TOKYO – When Army Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette assumed command of U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) July 8, 2015, he immediately took initiative to personally meet the troops under his command as well as key leaders from his host nation partners.
Pasquarette's tour of his area of responsibility began in earnest when he and members of his staff boarded a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter July 10 from Camp Zama, Japan. Flying hundreds of feet above the congested highways at sometimes at level with Japan's sea of skyscrapers, Pasquarette acquired a bird's eye view of the American and Japanese military installations scattered among the urban jungle.
“We overflew Sagami General Depot, Yokohama North Dock and Hardy Barracks, said Milton Jackson, garrison manager at Camp Zama. “Our new commander now has clearer picture of the facilities, equipment and watercraft managed by the Army, and he can better understand where and how these individual installations interact with one another.”
According to Jackson, the USARJ primary mission comprises the rapid deployment of troops and materiel from one theater to another. As the Army's largest logistical hub in Asia, the command must maintain a streamlined sustainment system capable of moving thousands of tons of supplies and equipment via land and sea.
“Sagami Depot has rolling stock and Yokohama North Dock has watercraft,” said Jackson. “We must overcome the challenges posed by Japan's dense population centers by developing methods that rapidly move and load stock onto our watercraft so that we may better project our presence in the Pacific. Fortunately, our Japanese allies are willing to support us if a major threat or disaster called for a sudden mass movement.”
After a brief stop at Yokota Air Base to meet with Air Force Gen. John L. Dolan, commanding general, U.S. Force Japan, Pasquarette touched down near the heart of Tokyo where members of America's staunchest allies welcomed him with the pomp and circumstance befitting a general.
“On behalf of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force), welcome to Japan,” said Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff, JGSDF, to Pasquarette after the two commanders sat in a decorative conference room inside Japan's Ministry of Defense. “We look forward to continuing our dialog of bilateral coordination between our two countries as JGSDF pursues its transformation into a dynamic joint defense force.”
The dialog consisted of one-on-one conversations with not only Iwata but also Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, chief of staff, Japan Self-Defense Force, and Hideshi Tokuchi, vice minister of international affairs, Japan Ministry of Defense. The four men discussed previous achievements, current operations and potential challenges facing their respective commands and presented ideas on how to strengthen interoperability among their forces through combined training exercises and expanded service member exchange programs.
“We currently have several dozen JSDF service members embedded with [U.S. military] units,” said Pasquarette. “I believe extending this program so that our Soldiers can work within the JGSDF will further enhance our partnership.”
Pasquarette also ensured his hosts that the United States Army remains committed to its allies in the Pacific despite looming force reductions and ongoing operations in Europe and the Middle East.
“The Army recently announced that it will cut the number of troops in the active component from 450,000 to about 410,000,” said Pasquarette. “This rebalance of the force has no effect on our strength and readiness in the Pacific. Our alliance is more important than ever. That's why we're keeping our best trained and best equipped Soldiers in Japan and Korea.”
After a two-hour visit that started with with a JSDF band playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and ended with a warm exchange of plaques and handshakes, Pasquarette and his team boarded a helicopter bound for Camp Zama.
“I have worked extensively throughout the Pacific during my Army career,” said the former armor officer and chief of staff of U.S. Army Pacific. “The JSDF consists of some of the world's most capable and professional men and women in uniform. I look forward to building stronger relationships with them and become a valuable partner in its transformation."
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea conducted a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony March 25, 2022.
Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, the UNC/CFC/USFK Commander, hosted the change of responsibility where Command Sgt. Maj. Jack H. Love assumed responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Walter A. Tagalicud.
The ceremony also included Tagalicud’s retirement after 36 years of faithful and dedicated service. (U.S. Army photos by SSG Kris Bonet and CPL Seong-yeon Kang)
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) hosted an Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony today for Command Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Schroeder, 53, who assumed duties as the FORSCOM command sergeant major. Schroeder returns to Fort Bragg, where he had served previously with the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, deploying to Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Schroeder's most recent assignment was as the command sergeant major for III Corps and Fort Hood at Fort Hood, Texas. Photos by Jim Hinnant and Kimberly Waldron, U.S. Army Forces Command Public Affairs
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Fort Bragg’s newest Battle Command Training Center was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District and prime contractor W.G. Yates and Sons of Biloxi, Miss. The $28 million, 148,000-square foot facility (pictured here on Sept. 12, 2012) will support several different levels of battle command training for contingency force units and various combat and support units. It will support individual and collective digital training and battle staff training using constructive simulations with command, control, communications, computers and intelligence interoperability. The project features photovoltaic solar panels on the roof that produce 25 kilowatts of electrical power using renewable energy. It also includes solar technology to heat the facility’s water. USACE photo by Tracy Robillard.
U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) Command Sergeant Major Hu Rhodes and delegation attended an NCO Senior Leader Visit in South Africa to meet with the South African Land Forces Senior Chief Warrant Officer (SCWO) Mothusi Victor Kgaladi and South African Army Staff recently.
Soldiers gathered together to enhance senior NCO relationships between Active and Reserve Senior Chief Warrant Officers and included tours of the Armor, Airborne and Artillery regiments.
“Since I am just starting my tenure as the USARAF CSM, this was the perfect time to put a personal side to a professional relationship,” Rhodes said.
Rhodes reported that no amount of reading or study or second-hand explanation can replace meeting someone in person.
“We had opportunity to share serious concerns as well as share in laughter during the visit,” Rhodes said. “They know we care about our relationship with them, and we know they care about their relationship with us,” he said.
Rhodes walked away with many valuable insights, in particular knowing the commands will work together better because of this visit.
“I appreciate good Soldiers, and these were good Soldiers - from bottom to top,” the USARAF CSM emphasized. “They have a solid professional base and an obvious love of country that inspired me -- I look forward to our continued friendship,” he said.
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CAMP AGUINALDO, CALABARZON , Philippines (May 8, 2017) - Philippine and U.S. color guards present the colors during the Balikatan 2017 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 8, 2017. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions including humanitarian and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Corey Pettis) 170508-F-ED489-1039
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CORAL SEA (July 23, 2013) - Australian Defence Force (ADF) Brig. David Coghlan, commander, 6th Brigade, arrives aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington as part of a distinguished visitor embark. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, are currently participating in exercise Talisman Saber (TS) 2013. The TS series is a biennial training event aimed at improving ADF and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability as a Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Paolo Bayas)
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After upgrading and organizing I was able to really gain control of my physical desktop. I still need to work on the wires, but it's a great start.
I don't have all of my apps open at the moment, but typically I have Thunderbird open for email, and Firefox with a bunch of tabs to Google Reader, wikipedia, and Google Calendar.
The desk is really old and used to be my grandparents'. It's solid wood and incredibly heavy. I like it, but find it to be a little small.
Recent additions include a Microsoft Lifecam that I still need to get to work properly.
FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Maj. Gen. Paul LaCamera, incoming commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, passes the 4th Inf. Div. colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, command sergeant major, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, during the 4th Infantry Division change of command at Founders Field, March 14, 2013.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey, 4th Inf. Div. PAO)
DEAR, POWER OF COMMAND VICTORY IN KARACHI ,OUR CONQUERANCE COMMAND STRATEGY CONQUEROR BEAUTY IS OURS FACTS IN HOLY QURANIC VERSES 20:114 [Know,] then, [that) God is sublimely exalted. the Ultimate Sovereign, the Ultimate Truth [99] and [knowing this,] do not approach the Qur'an in haste, [100] ere it has been revealed unto thee in full, but [always) say: "O my Sustainer, cause me to grow in knowledge! [101]
فَتَعَالَى اللَّهُ الْمَلِكُ الْحَقُّ وَلَا تَعْجَلْ بِالْقُرْآنِ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يُقْضَى إِلَيْكَ وَحْيُهُ وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا (20:114)
Al-Anbiya (The Prophets)
21:91 AND [remember] her who guarded her chastity, whereupon We breathed into her of Our spirit [87] and caused her, together with her son, to become a symbol [of Our grace] unto all people. [88]
وَالَّتِي أَحْصَنَتْ فَرْجَهَا فَنَفَخْنَا فِيهَا مِن رُّوحِنَا وَجَعَلْنَاهَا وَابْنَهَا آيَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ (21:91)
Al-Mu'minun (The Believers)
23:6 [not giving way to their desires] with any but their spouses - that is, those whom they rightfully possess [through wedlock]: [3] for then, behold, they are free of all blame,
إِلَّا عَلَى أَزْوَاجِهِمْ أوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَانُهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ غَيْرُ مَلُومِينَ (23:6)
As-Sajdah (The Prostration)
32:28 But they answer: “When will that final decision take place, if what you [believers] say is true?” [24]
وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَى هَذَا الْفَتْحُ إِن كُنتُمْ صَادِقِينَ (32:28)
As-Sajdah (The Prostration)
32:29 Say: “On the Day of the Final Decision, their [newly-found] faith will be of no use to those who [in their lifetime] were bent on denying the truth, nor will they be granted respite!” –
قُلْ يَوْمَ الْفَتْحِ لَا يَنفَعُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا إِيمَانُهُمْ وَلَا هُمْ يُنظَرُونَ (32:29)
As-Sajdah (The Prostration)
32:30 and then leave them alone, and wait [for the truth to unfold as] they, behold, are waiting.
فَأَعْرِضْ عَنْهُمْ وَانتَظِرْ إِنَّهُم مُّنتَظِرُونَ (32:30)
Fussilat (Explained in Detail)
41:29 And they who [in their life on earth] were bent on denying the truth will [thereupon] exclaim: “O our Sustainer! Show us those of the invisible beings and humans that have led us astray: [29] we shall trample them underfoot, so that they shall be the lowest of all!” [30]
وَقَالَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا رَبَّنَا أَرِنَا الَّذَيْنِ أَضَلَّانَا مِنَ الْجِنِّ وَالْإِنسِ نَجْعَلْهُمَا تَحْتَ أَقْدَامِنَا لِيَكُونَا مِنَ الْأَسْفَلِينَ (41:29)
Fussilat (Explained in Detail)
41:30 [But,] behold, as for those who say, “Our Sustainer is God,” and then steadfastly pursue the right way - upon them do angels often descend, [saying:] “Fear not and grieve not, but receive the glad tiding of that paradise which has been promised to you!
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ ثُمَّ اسْتَقَامُوا تَتَنَزَّلُ عَلَيْهِمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ أَلَّا تَخَافُوا وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا وَأَبْشِرُوا بِالْجَنَّةِ الَّتِي كُنتُمْ تُوعَدُونَ (41:30)
Fussilat (Explained in Detail)
41:31 We are close unto you in the life of this world and [will be so] in the life to come; and in that [life to come] you shall have all that your souls may desire, and in it you shall have all that you ever prayed for,
نَحْنُ أَوْلِيَاؤُكُمْ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ وَلَكُمْ فِيهَا مَا تَشْتَهِي أَنفُسُكُمْ وَلَكُمْ فِيهَا مَا تَدَّعُونَ (41:31)
Fussilat (Explained in Detail)
41:32 as a ready welcome from Him who is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace!”
نُزُلًا مِّنْ غَفُورٍ رَّحِيمٍ (41:32)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:16 Endure it [now]! But [whether you] bear yourselves with patience or without patience, it will be the same to you: you are but being requited for what you were wont to do.” [6]
اصْلَوْهَا فَاصْبِرُوا أَوْ لَا تَصْبِرُوا سَوَاء عَلَيْكُمْ إِنَّمَا تُجْزَوْنَ مَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ (52:16)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:17 [But,] verily, the God-conscious will find themselves [on that Day] in gardens and in bliss,
إِنَّ الْمُتَّقِينَ فِي جَنَّاتٍ وَنَعِيمٍ (52:17)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:18 rejoicing in all that their Sustainer will have granted them: for their Sustainer will have warded off from them all suffering through the blazing fire.
فَاكِهِينَ بِمَا آتَاهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ وَوَقَاهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ عَذَابَ الْجَحِيمِ (52:18)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:19 [And they will be told:] “Eat and drink with good cheer as an outcome of what you were wont to do,
كُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا هَنِيئًا بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ (52:19)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:20 reclining on couches [of happiness] ranged in rows!” [7] And [in that paradise] We shall mate them with companions pure, most beautiful of eye. [8]
مُتَّكِئِينَ عَلَى سُرُرٍ مَّصْفُوفَةٍ وَزَوَّجْنَاهُم بِحُورٍ عِينٍ (52:20)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:21 And as for those who have attained to faith and whose offspring will have followed them in faith, We shall unite them with their offspring; and We shall not let aught of their deeds go to waste: [9] [but] every human being will be held in pledge for whatever he has earned. [10]
وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَاتَّبَعَتْهُمْ ذُرِّيَّتُهُم بِإِيمَانٍ أَلْحَقْنَا بِهِمْ ذُرِّيَّتَهُمْ وَمَا أَلَتْنَاهُم مِّنْ عَمَلِهِم مِّن شَيْءٍ كُلُّ امْرِئٍ بِمَا كَسَبَ رَهِينٌ (52:21)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:22 And We shall bestow on them fruit and meat in abundance - whatever they may desire:
وَأَمْدَدْنَاهُم بِفَاكِهَةٍ وَلَحْمٍ مِّمَّا يَشْتَهُونَ (52:22)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:23 and in that [paradise] they shall pass on to one another a cup which will not give rise to empty talk, and neither incite to sin. [11]
يَتَنَازَعُونَ فِيهَا كَأْسًا لَّا لَغْوٌ فِيهَا وَلَا تَأْثِيمٌ (52:23)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:24 And they will be waited upon by [immortal] youths, [12] [as if they were children] of their own, [13] [as pure] as if they were pearls hidden in their shells.
وَيَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ غِلْمَانٌ لَّهُمْ كَأَنَّهُمْ لُؤْلُؤٌ مَّكْنُونٌ (52:24)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:25 And they [who are thus blest] will turn to one another, asking each other [about their past lives]. [14]
وَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَى بَعْضٍ يَتَسَاءلُونَ 52:26 They will say: “Behold, aforetime - when we were [still living] in the midst of our kith and kin - we were full of fear [at the thought of God’s displeasure]: [15]
قَالُوا إِنَّا كُنَّا قَبْلُ فِي أَهْلِنَا مُشْفِقِينَ (52:26)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:27 and so God has graced us with His favour, and has warded off from us all suffering through the scorching winds [of frustration].
فَمَنَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْنَا وَوَقَانَا عَذَابَ السَّمُومِ (52:27)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:28 Verily, we did invoke Him [alone] ere this: [and now He has shown us] [16] that He alone is truly benign, a true dispenser of grace!”
إِنَّا كُنَّا مِن قَبْلُ نَدْعُوهُ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْبَرُّ الرَّحِيمُ (52:28)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:29 EXHORT, then, [O Prophet, all men:] for, by thy Sustainer’s grace, thou art neither a soothsayer nor a madman.
فَذَكِّرْ فَمَا أَنتَ بِنِعْمَتِ رَبِّكَ بِكَاهِنٍ وَلَا مَجْنُونٍ (52:29)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:30 Or do they say, “[He is but] a poet - let us wait what time will do unto him”? [17]
أَمْ يَقُولُونَ شَاعِرٌ نَّتَرَبَّصُ بِهِ رَيْبَ الْمَنُونِ (52:30)
At-Tur (The Mount)
52:31 Say thou: “Wait, [then,] hopefully; behold, I, too, shall hopefully wait with you!” [18]
قُلْ تَرَبَّصُوا فَإِنِّي مَعَكُم مِّنَ الْمُتَرَبِّصِينَ (52:31)
Al-Hadid (Iron)
57:1 ALL THAT IS in the heavens and on earth extols God’s limitless glory: for He alone is almighty, truly wise!
سَبَّحَ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ (57:1)
Al-Hadid (Iron)
57:2 His is the dominion over the heavens and the earth; He grants life and deals death; and He has the power to will anything.
لَهُ مُلْكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ (57:2)
Al-Hadid (Iron)
57:3 He is the First and the Last, [1] and the Outward as well as the Inward: [2] and He has full knowledge of everything.
هُوَ الْأَوَّلُ وَالْآخِرُ وَالظَّاهِرُ وَالْبَاطِنُ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ (57:3)
Al-Hadid (Iron)
57:4 He it is who has created the heavens and the earth in six aeons, and is established on the throne of His almightiness. [3] He knows all that enters the earth, and all that comes out of it, as well as all that descends from the skies, and all that ascends to them. [4] And He is with you wherever you may be; and God sees all that you do.
هُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ ثُمَّ اسْتَوَى عَلَى الْعَرْشِ يَعْلَمُ مَا يَلِجُ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَمَا يَخْرُجُ مِنْهَا وَمَا يَنزِلُ مِنَ السَّمَاء وَمَا يَعْرُجُ فِيهَا وَهُوَ مَعَكُمْ أَيْنَ مَا كُنتُمْ وَاللَّهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ بَصِيرٌ (57:4)
Al-Hadid (Iron)
57:5 His is the dominion over the heavens and the earth; and all things go back unto God [as their source].
لَهُ مُلْكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَإِلَى اللَّهِ تُرْجَعُ الأمُورُ (57:5)
Al-Hadid (Iron)
57:6 He makes the night grow longer by shortening the day, and makes the day grow longer by shortening the night; and He has full knowledge of what is in the hearts [of men].
يُولِجُ اللَّيْلَ فِي النَّهَارِ وَيُولِجُ النَّهَارَ فِي اللَّيْلِ وَهُوَ عَلِيمٌ بِذَاتِ الصُّدُورِ (57:6)
Al-Hadid (Iron)
57:7 BELIEVE in God and His Apostle, and spend on others out of that of which He has made you trustees: [5] for, those of you who have attained to faith and who spend freely [in God’s cause] shall have a great reward.
آمِنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وَأَنفِقُوا مِمَّا جَعَلَكُم مُّسْتَخْلَفِينَ فِيهِ فَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنكُمْ وَأَنفَقُوا لَهُمْ أَجْرٌ كَبِيرٌ (57:7)
Al-Jinn (The Jinn)
72:1 SAY: "It has been revealed to me that some of the unseen beings gave ear [to this divine writ], [1] and thereupon said [unto their fellow-beings]: "'Verily, we have heard a wondrous discourse,
قُلْ أُوحِيَ إِلَيَّ أَنَّهُ اسْتَمَعَ نَفَرٌ مِّنَ الْجِنِّ فَقَالُوا إِنَّا سَمِعْنَا قُرْآنًا عَجَبًا (72:1)
Al-Jinn (The Jinn)
72:2 guiding towards consciousness of what is right; and so We have come to believe in it. And we shall never ascribe divinity to anyone beside our Sustainer,
يَهْدِي إِلَى الرُّشْدِ فَآمَنَّا بِهِ وَلَن نُّشْرِكَ بِرَبِّنَا أَحَدًا (72:2)
Al-Jinn (The Jinn)
72:3 for [we know] that sublimely exalted is our Sustainer's majesty: no consort has He ever taken unto Himself, nor a son!
وَأَنَّهُ تَعَالَى جَدُّ رَبِّنَا مَا اتَّخَذَ صَاحِبَةً وَلَا وَلَدًا (72:3)
Al-Qiyamah (The Resurrection)
75:12 With thy Sustainer, on that Day, the journey's end will be!
إِلَى رَبِّكَ يَوْمَئِذٍ الْمُسْتَقَرُّ (75:12)
Al-Qiyamah (The Resurrection)
75:13 Man will be apprised, on that Day, of what he has done and what he has left undone: [4]
يُنَبَّأُ الْإِنسَانُ يَوْمَئِذٍ بِمَا قَدَّمَ وَأَخَّرَ (75:13)
Al-Qiyamah (The Resurrection)
75:14 nay, but man shall against himself be an eye-witness,
بَلِ الْإِنسَانُ عَلَى نَفْسِهِ بَصِيرَةٌ
SHIZUOKA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) - Marines patrol the roads after the ground assault portion of a long-range raid from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa to the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji uring Blue Chromite 2017. The Marines honed their ability to project forces from afar by executing a long-range raid over 1,000 miles via MV-22B Osprey to include an aerial refueling by KC-130J Super Hercules. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is forward deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released) 161104-M-PY134-122
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LAOS : 1954-1970
C'est le troisième paquebot de la Compagnie à porter ce nom.
Sources:
Historique de la flotte des Messageries Maritimes du commandant Lanfant
Le grand Siècle des Messageries Maritimes du Dr Paul Bois Tome V
Encyclopédie des Messageries Maritimes de Philippe Ramona (site sur le web)
Le forum des anciens des Messageries. De nombreuses photographies, anecdotes et précisons sont régulièrement mises en ligne.
Monsieur Xavier Escallier qui a très amicalement mis à ma disposition sa collection de cartes postales des Messageries.
Les différents sites internet sur la marine marchande, qu'ils soient Britanniques, Espagnols, Français ou autres.
Différents ouvrages personnel sur l'histoire de la marine marchande française.
Indexe (1) : Données du commandant Lanfant dans ouvrage.
Indexe (2) : Données du Docteur Paul Bois dans son ouvrage.
Indexe (3) : Données de Mr Philippe Ramona sur son site web
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LAOS fait partie d'une série de 3 paquebots mixtes dits de "type MC" destinés à la ligne du Japon. VIET NAM et LAOS furent commandés aux Chantiers Navals de La Ciotat et CAMBODGE aux Chantiers de France à Dunkerque. Il est à remarquer que LAOS fut le 100ème navire construit par les chantiers de La Ciotat pour la Compagnie.
1952 le 21 décembre: Lancement en présence de S.A.R. le prince Khammao représentant S.M. Sisavong Vong Roi, roi du Laos. La marraine étant Madame Jules Moch. Le Commandant Bergeret étant en charge du navire
CARACTÉRISTIQUES :
Décorateur: Jean Pascaud.
Longueur: 163.60 mHT(1) 162.1 mHT (2) et 148.75 mPP La longueur HT relativement courte du navire était imposée par la nécessité de pouvoir virer de bord à l'arrivée à Saïgon afin de se positionner à quai dans le sens de la descente de la rivière de Saïgon. Il n'y avait pas d'évitage et la largeur de la rivière faisait environ 220 m
Largeur 22m
Jauge brute: 12.200 tjb (1) – 13.162 tjb (2)
Port en lourd: 6.400 t (1) (dont 3.900 t pour les marchandises) – 6.550 tpl (2)
Capacité: 8.780 m3 dont 60m3 pour les frigos.
Déplacement: 15.240 tonnes (1) – 15.150 t (2)
1962: Transformation par la prolongation du pont du gaillard au dessus du panneau de la cale 2, afin de remplacer les rationnaires et les 3èmes classes par 214 couchettes de classe cabine avec salle à manger, bar etc. Installation d'une unité de climatisation plus puissante
Port en lourd: réduit à 5.820 t
Jauge brute : passant à 13.473 tonnes
6 cales. Fermeture par des panneaux Mac Gregor single pull.
16 mâts de charge de 5t
1 bigue de 30 t
1 bigue de 50t
Stabilisateurs: Denny Brown.
PROPULSION :
2 groupes turbines C.E.M. Parsons construits par les Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire.
3 Chaudières Penhoet P41 timbrées à 62 kg/cm²
Production vapeur: 35t/heure – Surchauffe à 480°
Chauffe: Au mazout, avec tirage forcé – réchauffeurs d'aie et économiseur.
Puissance: 24.000 cv aux essais
Vitesse: 23 nœuds aux essais
Puissance d'exploitation: 18.000 cv
Vitesse d'exploitation: 21 nœuds
NB: Avec 2 chaudières puissance disponible 19500 cv. – L'exploitation en marche normale se faisant sur deux chaudières. La troisième chaudière n'étant utilisée qu'en cas de nécessité d'assurer une heure précise d'arrivée (prise du Pilote au Canal de Suez afin d'assurer le passage dès l'arrivée. Au retour, à la sortie du canal pour assurer une arrivée de bonne heure à Marseille. Le navire portant le Pavillon Postal est prioritaire dans tous les ports.
ÉLECTRICITÉ:
4 groupes diesels électriques Shneider de 933 Kw 2 temps, simple effet, à injection mécanique
6 cylindres
1800 cv à 428 t/mn
400v et 50 périodes.
NDLR: Il semblerait que l'adjonction d'un Turbo Alternateur lors des modifications de 1962 (Utilisation en RL ce nous à permis de diminuer la charge des travaux sur les DA) – De même il n'est pas signalé la modification du système de climatisation par la création d'une salle spéciale à Td de la calette entré de la machine.
Distribution:
Force: 280v
Auxiliaire: 380 v
Cuisine: 220 v
Éclairage: 100v (d’où au cours des temps de nombreux bricolages pour l'alimentation des appareils personnels en 220v – radios, tourne disques etc.)
EAU DOUCE:
Capacité en ballasts: 500 tonnes.
Production: 2 bouilleurs Ateliers et Chantiers de Bretagne pouvant fournir 192 t/j d'eau douce!! (La conduite en était délicate et la production de ces bouilleurs HP diminuait très rapidement)
NDLR: Si bien qu'avec une ligne chaude sur l'extrême Orient, la climatisation qui avant 62 était réduite aux 1ères classes, par contre le salon n'était pas climatisé et aux cabines ne s'ouvrant pas sur l'extérieur, ainsi qu'à la salle à manger des Sdes Classes. Les Officiers n'avaient que le carré de climatisé et l'équipage ne disposait d'aucun local climatisé. La consommation d'eau était souvent supérieure à la production. Nous devions embarquer de l'eau dans des pays ou la potabilité de celle-ci était sujette à caution. A Djibouti, l'eau embarquée était saumâtre, ce qui rendait le pastis absolument imbuvable. Aux Indes, elle sentait la vase. Nous étions obligés d'y adjoindre de bonnes doses d'eau de Javel. Quand au manque d'eau, il nous est arrivé d'ajouter de l'eau de mer (puisée au large) dans les ballasts, en évitant qu'elle ait un goût trop prononcé de sel.
La mise en service d'une climatisation plus généreuse fit largement diminuer les consommations d'eau douce. Plus besoin de prendre 5 ou 6 douches par jour au minimum.
PERSONNEL :
État-major: 18 Officiers
Équipage Pont: 32
Équipage machine: 39
ADSG: 102.
PASSAGERS :
1ères Classes: 90 à 119 après modifications.
Classe Touristes: 110
3èmes Classes: 52
Rationnaires: 260
LIGNE :
1954 le 8 juin: Voyage inaugural sur la Méditerranée avec le commandant Barthélémy.
1954 le 27 juillet – Premier départ sur la ligne du Japon.
1954 jusqu'en 1970 : Ligne de Marseille au Japon. Passage par Le Cap lors des fermetures du canal de Suez de 1956 et de 1967
Marseille – Port Saïd – Suez – Aden* à l'aller et Djibouti au retour - Karachi*– Bombay - Colombo – Penang*– Singapore – Bangkok* – Saïgon – Manille* – Hong Kong – Kobé – Yokohama –
Aden fut arrêté après le départ des Anglais
Les ports marqué avec un astérisque furent desservis occasionnellement ou rapidement abandonnés fautes de clientèle suffisante.
1969 le 17 novembre: Dernier départ de Yokohama
ÉVÉNEMENTS :
1955 le 15 juillet: rapatrie de Corée le contingent Belge. 12 Officiers, 58 sous Officiers et 141 soldats. Leur drapeau porte le nom des combats d'Imjin – Maktanghi et Chatkol.
1956 le 28 septembre: Départ de Marseille avec comme passager Le Roi du Laos. Le voyage se fera via Le Cap avec le commandant Bouteiller.
1959 le 1er avril: il est abordé par le CITY OF ACRA en sortant de Port Saïd.
1962 le 17 janvier: Il va s'échouer sans aucun dommage sur le banc de Propontis.
1964 le 5 décembre Il inaugure l'escale de Karachi avec le commandant de Mijolla.
1964 le 15 décembre: Au large de Ruerteventura, il aperçoit les signaux du chalutier espagnol MARO en panne de moteur.2 marins montent à bord pour téléphoner à leur port et repartent sans rien demander d'autre.
RETRAIT et FIN:
1970 au mois d'août: Vendu à Abeto S.A. de Panama. Il devient: EMPRESS ABETO
1971 Devient le MALAYSYA RAYA
1976 le 23 août : Suite à un Incendie près de Port Kelang il devra s'échouer. Mais sera renfloué.
1977 en Juillet: Démolition à Taïwan.
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (April 27, 2017) - A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, takes off during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. In Max Thunder, U.S. and ROK air forces consistently train together to be ready around-the-clock to defend the Republic of Korea. The interoperability and trust developed between the allies in training is critical to ensure U.S. and ROK are prepared for any challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released) 170427-F-IF848-129
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SOUMAGAHARA, Japan (Mar. 9, 2017) - Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Eastern Army fast rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Forest Light 17-1 at Camp Soumagahara. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise conducted by U.S. and Japanese forces in order to strengthen interoperability and combined capabilities in defense of the U.S.-Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld) 030917-M-PY134-436
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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017) - The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) in conjunction with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) off the coast of Southern California. America is currently underway with more than 1,000 Sailors and 1,600 Marines conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration operations in preparation for the ship's maiden deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristina Young/Released) 170411-N-UK248-0204
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This video equipment was used to broadcast the dedication ceremony back to PCS, so community members could feel part of the day without having to make the trip with the students. (Bench 2012 - NPS photo)
The Apollo 11 command module as seen during the exhibition, Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission, at The Museum of Flight.
The Vigilant Air Command Warbird Museum is a cool air museum that doubles as an aircraft preservation and/or restoration facility. I had never heard of it until the day I visited - it sounded pretty good, and it was. I hit it shortly before closing on a Sunday evening and had the place to myself. My first impression was how crowded it was. Planes were tightly packed together in the hanger. It was hard to get any photos without getting a bunch of other stuff in the photo. There are also a number of planes outside in the elements. I liked that you can get up close and personal with the planes, but be careful since I almost poked my eyes out several times.
The museum is located at the Space Coast Regional Airport, near Titusville, Florida. Check it out if you are in the area. I took these photos in mid-December 2021.
SASEBO, Japan (April 10, 2017) - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is returning from a 6-week patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released) 170410-N-TH560-136
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Photo by Barbara Romano, 7th JMTC Vicenza - Italy
Hogg takes command of U.S. Army Africa
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.”
A M9 Armored Combat Earthmover is staged at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, South Carolina, Feb. 15, 2019, in preparation for the adjutant general change of command ceremony. The adjutant general change of command ceremony will take place Feb. 16 and recognize U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr. as the outgoing adjutant general and welcome U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty as the incoming adjutant general. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun, South Carolina National Guard/108th Public Affairs Detachment)
"On January 25th, 2012 at 1000 hours, a pickup truck drives off the roadway on Barber Court (Milpitas) and impacts the PG&E pipeline control valve. The impact causes an immediate natural gas release at very high pressure. The two occupants of the vehicle are injured but able to extricate themselves from the vehicle. They remain on the sidewalk about 100 feet away from their vehicle. Multiple calls start coming into the 911 Communications Center indicating they hear a loud noise and a strong smell of natural gas."
So says the exercise plan for a multi agency drill in Milpitas today. Milpitas Fire, Police and Public Works, CHP, PG&E and County EMS participated in the drill, designed to simulae a gas main break with a 35" pipeline running at 600psi.
Incident Command included the Milpitas Fire Department Command Unit, and PG&E's Mobile Command rig.
For more images from this exercise check out YourFireDepartment.org, Gas Pipeline
Governor Brian Kemp transfers the colors of the Georgia Department of Defense from Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard to Maj. Gen. Tom Carden signifying Carden’s assumption of duties as the 43rd Adjutant General of Georgia Jan. 26, 2019 at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta. Georgia National Guard Photo by Maj. William Carraway
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2013) - An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman)
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From an Album (AL-45) of images taken at the USAF Command Museum circa 1991.
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
SOUTHERN COMMAND
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TRAINING AREA, EAST HOLME,
Nr. LULWORTH
In order to give our troops the fullest opportunity to perfect their training in the use of modern weapons of war, the Army must have an area of land particularly suited to their special needs and in which they can use live shells. For this reason you will realise the chosen area must be cleared of all civilians.
The most careful search has been made to find an area suitable for the army's purpose and which, at the same time, will involve the smallest number of persons and property. The area decided on, after the most careful study and consultation between all the Government Authorities concerned, lies roughly inside of the square formed by EAST LULWORTH – EAST STOKE – EAST HOLME – KIMMERIDGE BAY.
including your properties - see overleaf [HANDWRITTEN]
It is regretted that, in the National Interest, it is necessary to move you from your homes, and everything possible will be done to help you, both by payment of compensation, and by finding other accommodation for you if you are unable to do so yourself.
The date on which the military will take over this area is the 19th December next, and all civilians must be out of the area by that date.
A special office will be opened at Westport House, WAREHAM, on Wednesday 17th November, and you will be able to get advice between the hours of 10a.m. and 7p.m., from there on your personal problems and difficulties. Any letters should be sent to that address also for the present.
The Government appreciate that this is no small sacrifice which you are asked to make, but they are sure that you will give this further help towards winning the war with a good heart.
C. H. MILLER
Major-General I/c Administration,
Southern Command
16th November 1943
An atempt at making a large (well reasonably) sized Command Wolf. It wasn't very stable and I kinda got bored so gave up with it.
An attendee tours Command Center Alpha during Air Force Week 2012 in New York City, Aug. 19, 2012. During Air Force Week, events included flyovers, drill team performances, military working dog demonstrations and a water rescue demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras/Released)
BASILAN, Philippines (Oct. 28, 2009) - U.S. Army Capt. Charlie Claypool, team leader for Civil Affairs team 735, and assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P), assists Armed Forces of the Philippines Rear Adm. Alexander P. Pama, commander Naval Forces Western Mindanao and Brig. Gen. Eugenio N. Clemen, commander 1st Marine Brigade, in a ground-breaking ceremony for the Tipo-Tipo-Sungkayot-Matata road construction project in the Barangay Bohe Pahu. The AFP's 1st Naval Construction Brigade is building the bridge with materials provided by JSOTF-P. The road will facilitate access to Basilan's southeast coastline, enabling residents to relocate to the south and transport goods and services. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Theresa Donnelly)
Lt. Gen. Stephen G. Fogarty speaks about the future of U.S. Army Cyber Command during the ceremony in which he assumed command of ARCYBER, at Fort Belvior, Va., June 1,2018. (Photo by Pfc. Elijah Foster)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Octavio Meza checks communication traffic during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 28, 2015. Meza is a joint terminal attack controller with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of BLT 3/1 train in harsh environments to hone their skills and improve their combat effectiveness as a unit.
Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry