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Royal Australian Navy Lt. Verheul guides U.S.,Republic of Korea sailors during a tour of the HMAS Hobart by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Nov. 4, 2019) - Royal Australian Navy Lt. Verheul guides U.S. and Republic of Korea navy sailors during a tour of the Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer HMAS Hobart (DDG 39). The tour was designed to help the Sailors understand the capabilities of Hobart and her crew as well as their role in ensuring the safety and security of the peninsula to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and our allied naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Chen) 191104-N-ZU710-0029

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The Chilean frigate CNS Blanco Encalada (FF-15) participates for the RIMPAC by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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PEARL HARBOR (June 25, 2014) - The Chilean frigate CNS Blanco Encalada (FF-15) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercise. RIMPAC, the world's largest international maritime exercise, 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. This year's RIMPAC exercise, the 24th in the series that began in 1971, is scheduled to contain twenty-two nations, 48 surface ships, 6 submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel. Units from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Columbia, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the People's Republic of China, Peru, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States are scheduled to participate. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tiarra Fulgham)

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24th CST Change of Command by New York National Guard

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Brig. Gen. Jack James, Commanding General of the 53rd Troop Command, passes the guidon to incoming commander Maj. Daniel Colomb during a change of command ceremony at the Fort Hamilton Community Club in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 21, 2021. (Courtesy photo)

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CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (June 2, 2009) - Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, receives a gift from Lt. Gen. Tran Quang Khue, standing vice chairman of the Vietnam National Search and Rescue Committee during a visit to the PACOM headquarters here. Lt. Gen. Khue is leading a delegation of Vietnam military officials visiting Hawaii this week to observe hurricane exercise Makani Pahili 2009, receive briefings and witness demonstrations associated with search and rescue (SAR) and disaster management capabilities of the U.S. military, Hawaii National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elisia V. Gonzales).

Pacific Thunder. by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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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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U.S. Marines load up for Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training during Valiant Shield by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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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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Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visits Busan, Korea by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (April 5, 2017) - Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. Sailors during a combined all-hands call in Busan, the new home of the U.S. Navy in Korea. This is Swift's third visit to the peninsula since assuming command of Pacific Fleet. During this visit, Swift will meet with military and civilian leaders to reaffirm his commitment to the ROK and U.S. alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Wesley J. Breedlove) 170405-N-SR567-079

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On Command! by t8tohs

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It was all our chocolate lab could do to sit there waiting for the command to join her companion black lab and master! She had every nerve and all senses waiting for that moment!

Bomber Command Memorial by Steve Wood

GREATNESS BEYOND THE GRIDIRON: 143D ESC UNITE FANS AT FLORIDA CLASSIC by 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

ORLANDO, Fla. - Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined their active duty and Reserve Officer Training Corps brothers and sisters in welcoming tens of thousands of spectators to the Florida Classic, one of the nation’s largest football rivalries between two historically black colleges: Bethune–Cookman University and Florida A&M University.

In the hours leading to the opening kickoff Nov. 19, 2016, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., the Soldiers helped members from the Army Marketing Research Group encourage BCU and FAMU fans to test their strength, endurance and mental aptitude in various interactive activities featured at the Go Army booths. The troops motivated men and women from all walks of life to set personal records for planks, pullups and pushups. They also lent a hand in several creative challenges that emphasized teamwork and critical thinking.

Many of the thousands of fans who waited for their turn to don blindfolds, solve puzzles or perform pullups spoke with the troops about their training, experience and aspirations. While these casual conversations opened opportunities to introduce potential recruits to the Army’s robust enlisted and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, they also fostered greater respect and understanding about the Army’s role in developing strong communities and mutually beneficial partnerships both at home and abroad.

The fans’ energy, enthusiasm and camaraderie also demonstrated that the Florida Classic and the U.S. Army share common values. Their sincere interest in learning about the Army’s vision, capabilities and career opportunities exemplified how rivalries on the gridiron can shape resilient individuals who possess the character qualities to lead and mentor men and women on the battlefield.

Several Soldiers received complimentary access to the field during the game. Army Master Sgt. Shantell D. Aviles, noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Office of the Inspector General, 143d ESC, watched many Florida Classic football games during her childhood and teenage years. Although she and her family were no strangers to seeing the game from the stands, Aviles had never before set foot on the sidelines. With a smile never left her face, she took full advantage of the exclusive press pass to take photos with the mascots, shake hands with the drum majors, and cheer her FAMU Rattlers from the endzone.

Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC

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USS Coronado launches its first Harpoon Block 1C missile during RIMPAC 2016 by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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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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"man -splain" by Abbie Gonzalez

Command line:

abbiegonzalez@Abbies-Air ~ % man -splain ls

Hey sweetie, ls lists directory contents kinda like double clicking a folder in your computer but in only text. You don't normally use it because text is the scary computer part that's hard for people like you to use.

Wanna chat more about it over dinner(y)? No.

No? WELL FUCK YOU BITCH WHY DID I EVEN EXPLAIN LS NICELY YOU FUCKING WHORE ITS NOT LIKE YOU EVEN USE LINUX YOU PROBABLY USE MACOS LIKE A FUCKING NOOB

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USS McCampbell departs U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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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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USS Sampson and USS Fort Worth conclude AirAsia Flight search efforts in the Java Sea by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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JAVA SEA (Jan. 14, 2015) - Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), and an MH-60R Seahawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 operate together in the Java Sea while supporting the Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos) 150114-N-DC018-415

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Bomber Command - Memorial by Waterford_Man

command the ten by istolethetv

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U.S. and Philippine leaders during the closing ceremony for Balikatan 23 by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

CAMP AGUINALDO, MANILA, Philippines (April 28, 2023) - U.S. and Philippine government and senior military leaders pose for a group picture during the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire training, urban operation, aviation operations, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews) 230428-M-WE079-1173

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USARAF Command Sergeant Major Visits South Africa by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

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.

To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil

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GREATNESS BEYOND THE GRIDIRON: 143D ESC UNITE FANS AT FLORIDA CLASSIC by 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

ORLANDO, Fla. - Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined their active duty and Reserve Officer Training Corps brothers and sisters in welcoming tens of thousands of spectators to the Florida Classic, one of the nation’s largest football rivalries between two historically black colleges: Bethune–Cookman University and Florida A&M University.

In the hours leading to the opening kickoff Nov. 19, 2016, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., the Soldiers helped members from the Army Marketing Research Group encourage BCU and FAMU fans to test their strength, endurance and mental aptitude in various interactive activities featured at the Go Army booths. The troops motivated men and women from all walks of life to set personal records for planks, pullups and pushups. They also lent a hand in several creative challenges that emphasized teamwork and critical thinking.

Many of the thousands of fans who waited for their turn to don blindfolds, solve puzzles or perform pullups spoke with the troops about their training, experience and aspirations. While these casual conversations opened opportunities to introduce potential recruits to the Army’s robust enlisted and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, they also fostered greater respect and understanding about the Army’s role in developing strong communities and mutually beneficial partnerships both at home and abroad.

The fans’ energy, enthusiasm and camaraderie also demonstrated that the Florida Classic and the U.S. Army share common values. Their sincere interest in learning about the Army’s vision, capabilities and career opportunities exemplified how rivalries on the gridiron can shape resilient individuals who possess the character qualities to lead and mentor men and women on the battlefield.

Several Soldiers received complimentary access to the field during the game. Army Master Sgt. Shantell D. Aviles, noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Office of the Inspector General, 143d ESC, watched many Florida Classic football games during her childhood and teenage years. Although she and her family were no strangers to seeing the game from the stands, Aviles had never before set foot on the sidelines. With a smile never left her face, she took full advantage of the exclusive press pass to take photos with the mascots, shake hands with the drum majors, and cheer her FAMU Rattlers from the endzone.

Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC

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#floridaclassic

#famu

Zeke in Command by Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center

U.S. Army 2nd 'Freedom' Brigade holds Change of Command Ceremony by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

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U.S. Army Colonel Kandace Daffin, 2nd Freedom Brigade Army ROTC Cadet Command commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony at Joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 23 June, 2023. The U.S. Army Cadet Command partners with universities to recruit, educate, develop, and inspire Senior ROTC Cadets to commission officers of character for the Total Army; and partners with high schools to conduct JROTC to develop citizens of character for a lifetime of commitment and service to the nation.

Talisman Saber 2013 by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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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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Command Central by Scott Williams

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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.

Change of Command by The 4th Infantry Division

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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)

Change of Command Ceremony - United States Army Africa - 10 June 2010 by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

CAPTION: VICENZA, Italy – Spc. La-Drina Bell stationed in Vicenza Italy performs duty as an usher during the June 10 U.S. Army Africa change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field. – US Army photo by SFC Kyle Davis.

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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

POWER OF COMMAND VICTORY 2008 by national_secret_agency

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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

U.S. Marines execute long-range raid exercise from Okinawa to Camp Fuji by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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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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USS America, USS Pearl Harbor conduct replenishment with USNS Guadalupe in Pacific by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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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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Central Command by g026r

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Some slight shake or some slight focus shift. Hard to say.

Flexaret Va. Kodak Ektar.

Command Central: by Ellis Island Immigration Museum

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)

USS George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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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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AL-45 SAC Museum Image_00011 by SDASM Archives

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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

Drill in Sasebo tests U.S., Japan disaster response coordination by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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SASEBO, Japan (Sep. 01, 2016) - Emergency medical service personnel practice carrying a victim on a stretcher to an MV-22 osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, as part of a disaster drill sponsored by the city of Sasebo. The disaster drill is held annually and fosters cooperation between civilian agencies, Japanese self-defense forces and the U.S. military based in Sasebo in the event a disaster were to occur. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Adam Cole/Released) 160901-N-YG104-004

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USS Hopper departs Hawaii for deployment by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 28, 2017) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. While deployed, the ship will conduct theater security cooperation and maritime presence operations with partner nations. Hopper has a crew of nearly 330 officers and enlisted Sailors and is a multi-mission ship designed to operate independently or with an associated strike group. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeff Troutman) 170928-N-ON468-0068

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Abandoned Command Wolf by Abeinspace

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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.

commande de coupelles by Viou

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biscuits

Infantry Fighting Vehicle（IFV） by vic mk2

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by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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)

Command and Control by 15th MEU

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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

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Strategic Air Command by Robert Magina

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Taken at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, USA.

20100610-usaraf change of command_015 by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

CAPTION: VICENZA, Italy – Maj. Cynthia Sanchez sings the U.S. national anthem during the June 10 U.S. Army Africa change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field. – US Army photo by Rick Scavetta.

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CAPTION: VICENZA, Italy – Gen. William E. Ward, commanding general of U.S. Africa Command talks with Maj. Gen. David Hogg, commander of U.S. Army Africa, during the June 10 U.S. Army Africa change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field. – US Army photo by Rick Scavetta.