A member of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Para-Commandos parachute demonstration team flies in the US Marine Corps flag at the 2016 Oregon International Air Show held August 5-7, 2016, in Hillsboro, Oregon.

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.

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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.”

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Parmi les œuvres d'art de l'église figure le polyptyque de la Nativité, chef-d'œuvre de la Renaissance piémontaise de Gaudenzio Ferrari. Commandé en 1510, il se compose de six panneaux et de trois petits panneaux à la base et était initialement placé sur le maître-autel. En 1813, lors d'une restauration, il fut déplacé dans la chapelle des Innocents.

Les nefs latérales et les chapelles sont ornées d'un cycle de peintures mariales de Morazzone, commandé par Federico Borromeo. Le même auteur a également peint des fresques dans le chœur, aujourd'hui disparues. Borromée a aussi fait don à l'église d'un tableau de l'Immaculée conception réalisé par Carlo Francesco Nuvolone (cf. wikipédia).

QINGDAO, China (Aug. 9, 2016) - Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, is welcomed aboard the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) Jiangkai II class frigate Daqing (FFG 576) by Vice Adm. Yuan Yubai, commander of the PLA(N) North Sea Fleet. Swift is visiting Qingdao in conjunction with USS Benfold's (DDG 65) ongoing port call, which aims to advance maritime cooperation between the two navies while enhancing relationships between sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Matt Knight/Released) 160819-N-XT725-003

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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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Unmanned Aircraft System Shadow 200 Communications Relay System - U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center

The CRS enhances "two-way" communications when operating beyond the normal operating limits of standard single-channel ground and system radios. Enhancements include improved situational awareness, call-for-fire capability throughout theater, and "imminent danger" communication to Soldiers as seen on video by ground station operators. Successful CRS configuration deployments include: boom mounted Advanced System Improvement Program (ASIP) radio CRS and wingtip extension handheld PRC-152 radios.

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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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Who knew that command meant "sight to see" in Swedish infographic speak?

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

3 December 2012, Maj. Gen. Mark A. Milley relinquished command of the 10th Mountain Division (LI) to Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend. Lt. Gen. Daniel B. Allyn Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, was the officiating Officer for the ceremony.

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 303rd Fighter Squadron part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., fly in formation over Tallinn, Estonia, Sept. 4, 2015. The U.S. Air Force has deployed four F-22 Raptors, one C-17 Globemaster III, approximately 60 Airmen and associated equipment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. While these aircraft and Airmen are in Europe, they will conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft. The United States is committed to ongoing reassurance efforts to NATO allies in Eastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)

Recently, U.S. Army Africa’s command chaplain, Col. Charlie Reynolds and North Dakota Army National Guard chaplain Capt. Scott Noyes gave a presentation on combat and operational stress control to Ghana Armed Forces chaplains, Imams and chapel pastors in Accra, Ghana.

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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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SAN FERNANDO CITY, Philippines (Aug. 5, 2015) - Capt. James Meyer, commodore of Task Force Forager, salutes Philippine sailors after meeting with Philippine navy Capt. Albert Mogol. Task Force Forager is in the Philippines providing medical and engineering assistance. Task Force Forager, embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) is serving as the secondary platform for Pacific Partnership 2015, led by an expeditionary command element from the Navy's 30th Naval Construction Regiment (30 NCR) from Port Hueneme, Calif. Now in its 10th iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo/Released) 150806-N-RB060-007

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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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During PBS’ AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Command and Control” session at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, July 28, 2016, Senior Airmen Greg Devlin and David Powell join producer, director and co-writer Robert Kenner and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE series executive producer Mark Samels to discuss the long-hidden story of a deadly 1980 accident at a Titan II missile complex in Arkansas.

(Premieres Winter 2017)

All photos in this set should be credited to Rahoul Ghose/PBS

Picture was taken in 1972 from the barracks across from Building 30. These barracks were used to house Service School Command students.

The area in the foreground is now a parking lot for the stores in this area. The barracks themselves have been torn down and now are the previously mentioned parking lot. The building in the background is now home to a Starbucks, as well as a Trader Joe's

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SASEBO, Japan (May 25, 2017) - U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 21 of Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 returns to shore after completing a LCAC interoperability exchange. U.S. and Japanese forces conduct bilateral amphibious exchanges on an ongoing basis in order to improve tactical proficiency and shared understanding of procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released) 170525-UX013-0749

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Starfleet Command – Ceremonial Hall]

(Admiral Morrow stands at the podium, the Federation seal behind him. Kirk and Spock face one another center stage. Officers in Monster Maroons observe in solemn silence.)

ADMIRAL MORROW

By order of Starfleet Command, and in recognition of distinguished service, I am pleased to confirm the promotion of Commander Spock… to the rank of Captain.

(He steps back. Kirk lifts the insignia, his voice low but warm.)

KIRK

You’ve carried the weight of command longer than most, Spock. Today, Starfleet simply acknowledges what we’ve always known.

(He pins the insignia to Spock’s chest. Their eyes meet. Spock inclines his head slightly — the barest gesture of gratitude.)

SPOCK

It is… satisfactory.

(A flicker of a smile touches Kirk’s lips. Morrow nods approvingly from behind.)

ADMIRAL MORROW

Captain Spock — may your service continue to honor the Federation.

(Applause swells from the assembled officers. Spock raises his hand in the Vulcan salute, directing it first to Kirk before facing the crowd.)

SPOCK

Live long and prosper

KUPANG, Indonesia (May 16, 2014) - Members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 lead a physical fitness session for a weekly boys and girls club meeting during an advance party engagement with members of Naval Construction Regiment 30 in cooperation with local partners for Pacific Partnership 2014 (PP14). In its ninth iteration, PP14 is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Asia-Pacific region. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces, non-governmental organizations and regional partners to include Australia, Chile, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore execute medical, dental, veterinary and engineering civic action programs that strengthen partnerships and deliver international humanitarian aid in times of natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Julianne Holland)

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Afghanistan, 11 December 2006

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Captain (Capt) Haney the Gun Position officer (GPO) and Bombardier (Bdr) Bailey standing post inside the gun battery's command post during a fire mission at a Forward Operating Base (FOB).

Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) is Canada’s contribution to NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. The focus of this mission is to help Afghans rebuild their lives, families, communities and nation. Canadian Forces personnel in Afghanistan are working to improve the quality of life of Afghans by providing a more secure environment in which Afghan society can recover from more than 25 years of conflict.

The Canadian Forces (CF) contribution in Afghanistan comprises about 2,500 soldiers, most of who serve in Kandahar province with a smaller number of personnel assigned to Kabul, various military headquarters, and civilian organizations.

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By MCpl Yves Gemus with Joint Task Force Afghanistan Roto 2

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Afghanistan, 11 décembre 2006

Poste de commandement de batterie

Le Capitaine (Capt) Haney, officier de tir, et le Bombardier (Bdr) Bailey montent la garde au poste de commandement de la batterie de tir pendant une mission de tir à une base d’opérations avancée (BOA).

La Force opérationnelle interarmées Afghanistan (FOI-AFG) représente la participation du Canada à la Force internationale d’assistance à la sécurité (FIAS) de l’OTAN en Afghanistan. Cette mission a pour but d’aider les Afghans à reconstruire leur vie, leurs familles, leurs collectivités et leur pays. Le personnel des Forces canadiennes en Afghanistan s’efforce d’améliorer la qualité de vie des Afghans en leur offrant un environnement davantage sûr dans lequel la société afghane peut se rétablir après plus de 25 ans de conflits.

La participation des Forces canadiennes (FC) en Afghanistan comprend environ 2 500 soldats, dont la plupart servent dans la province de Kandahar; un nombre restreint de militaires sont assignés à Kaboul, à divers quartiers généraux militaires et à des organisations civiles.

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Par le Cplc Yves Gemus de la Force opérationnelle interarmées en Afghanistan, ROTO 2

The communication/coordination team (including Malcolm) watches the intervention from their post, where they received satellite data (also used Google Earth) and relayed info to the squad going into the building.

The youngest visitors to the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Delaware, can take to the skies in this very clever and creative scaled-down North American AT-6 Texan

PEARL HARBOR (Oct. 16, 2013) - Left to right, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., incoming commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and Capt. Brent Scott, fleet chaplain of U.S. Pacific Fleet Command, salute the colors during a change of command ceremony on the Pearl Harbor waterfront. During the ceremony, Harris assumed command of the world’s largest fleet command encompassing 100 million square miles, more than half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Johans Chavarro)

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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)

CAMP H. M. SMITH, Hawaii (May 8, 2023) – Rear Adm. Utai Youngwilai, left, chief of staff, Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC), and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), shake hands during the first Marine-to-Marine Future Engagement Planning event at MARFORPAC, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, May 8, 2023. This event is designed to establish a mechanism to better plan for operations and activities conducted bilaterally between MARFORPAC and the RTMC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter) 230508-M-LP807-1063

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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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AIBANO TRAINING AREA, SHIGA PREFECTURE, Japan (Oct. 16, 2013) - Japanese soldiers wait for the command to embark an MV-22B Osprey for the culmination of the comprehensive exercise during Exercise Forest Light 14-01 at Aibano Training Area, Shiga prefecture, Japan. Forest Light 14-01 marks the first time the Osprey has been used in training over mainland Japan and the first operation in which members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have worked with the aircraft. The Marines are with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the unit deployment program. The soldiers are with the 37th Infantry Regiment, Central Army of the JGSDF. The Ospreys are assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Hime)

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command Equal Employment Opportunity office participated in and supported the Read Across America program at a local elementary school here, March 2.

Soldiers participating in Equal Opportunity Leadership training course at Redstone Arsenal took a break from class to step into the classrooms of University Place Elementary school to read to youngsters.

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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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Sept. 8,2017) - Snipers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team "Broncos," 25th Infantry Division, scan the horizon with their sniper rifles prior to the start of a live fire exercise at the Battle Area Complex on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The live fire exercise was part of Bronco Strike, a two weeklong exercise at various training areas on Oahu. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division) 170908-A-EL056-003

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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)

WESTERN PACIFIC (Nov. 13, 2017) - Chang-Sul Lee, the first deputy director for national security for the Republic of Korea, passes through side boys after landing on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Strike Groups are underway and conducting flight operations in international waters as part of a three-carrier strike force exercise. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jamaal Liddell) 171113-N-NF288-128

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YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. (Sept. 20, 2016) - A Japanese spotter with the 12th Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, looks through his scope to locate enemy targets on the training field and relay the location to their sniper counterparts, during an urban live fire exercise, as part of Rising Thunder 2016, at Yakima Training Center. Rising Thunder is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army and the JGSDF. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sinthia Rosario, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) 160919-A-ZT122-155

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Nov. 4, 2015) - Members of Coastal Riverine Group 1 Detachment Guam, present awards and completion certificates to members of the Royal Brunei Navy Military Police after the conclusion of Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection training during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2015. 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, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Liste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Micah P. Blechner/Released) 151104-N-QV906-089

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CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Sept. 17, 2013) - Rear Adm. Cindy Thebaud, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific, hands candy to a student at Ashar Alo, a school for special needs children, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2013. U.S. Navy units participating in CARAT Bangladesh include the Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 staff, members from Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command (MCAST), members from Afloat Training Group, Western Pacific and the diving and salvage vessel USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) with embarked Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh)

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