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GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 27, 2012) – An 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron member makes a WHAT-KIND report during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, September 25, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Joseph McKee)
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GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, transport an injured exercise participant off a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to the temporary triage center on French Forces Djibouti base, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)
ADAZI, Latvia - Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers participate in a joint live-fire exercise with Lithuanian solidiers. The Guardsmen are deployed to Latvia as part of U.S. Army's multinational security exercise called Saber Strike. Lithuania is a state partner with Pennsylvania and these Soldiers join nearly 2,000 others from Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Capt. Robert Sperling/released)
EXERCISE TRIDENT JAGUAR 2015
In this image: Real life support is being managed my Major O'Connor, the team is made up of multi cap badge soldiers and includes HR Staff, Drivers and Medics.
Warrant Officer Class 2 Pete Wells and Corporal Gaz Eley visit the Chief of Police in Stavanger during liaison with local authorities.
The ARRC is being tested on Exercise Trident Jaguar at The Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway.
This is so the ARRC can begin the role of a ready, stand-by Joint Task Force HQ for conducting a Crisis Response Small Joint Operation.
The ARRC was the NATO Response Force in 2013, and has built Joint planning and control capabilities upon those foundations in the past 18 months, making the headquarters a key command and control element in the NATO Force Structure.
Photographer: Sgt Mike O’Neill, RLC ABIPP, Photographer, HQ ARRC
GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) – An exercise victim is about to be transported during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1 which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica McMahon/RELEASED)
Taken several weeks ago whilst on vacation...... not sure if this doesn't fit in better with the last assignment rather than this one, but hey, it is crosslit.....
Strobist Info: From memory 1 550ex to the left of camera (sitting on my camera bag) at 1/4 power. 1/250th at 5.6.
Before & After
First of all, this photo is a self portrait (armado aos cágados).
It was shot with a Nikon D3200, Tamron 17-50, and one flash unit and yongnuo flash triggers. (The best my money can buy... ahaha).
The photo was edited using a bunch of techniques in Photoshop:
1st - Cleaned the background using curves, dodge and burning tools to make a mask (notice the hair);
2nd - Cleaned the face, using frequency separation (it works like the high pass filter), clone tool and patch tools;
3rd - Brightened the eyes, painting freely around the eyes using light colors and blured them at the end;
4th - Took care of the wrinkles in the clothes, combining the spot healing brush with the patch tool;
5th - Last but not least, used dodge and burning tools and a fill layer with 50% grey.
PHLEARN - Big HUG - if you want to learn too, go and watch the videos on youtube.
Members of 5th Canadian Division set up and man a vehicle checkpoint during Exercise Maroon Triumph. Exercise Maroon Triumph is a joint exercise showcasing the interoperability between the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Navy. This exercise was conducted between April 22 and April 24, 2022 at Canadian Forces Base Halifax and 12 Wing Shearwater.
Des membres de la 5e Division du Canada établissent et tiennent un poste de contrôle des véhicules pendant l’exercice Maroon Triumph. L’exercice Maroon Triumph est un exercice interarmées mettant en valeur l’interopérabilité entre l’Armée canadienne et la Marine royale canadienne. Cet exercice s’est déroulé du 22 au 24 avril 2022 à la Base des Forces canadiennes Halifax et à la 12e Escadre Shearwater.
Photo By: Master Corporal Trevor Matheson, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs
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Exercise COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT 17, which took place at 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa from 19 to 22 September, provided an opportunity for Canadian Army stakeholders and civilian leaders to experience a personal and in-depth understanding of Canadian Army capabilities, equipment as well as the professionalism and skill of Canadian soldiers.
Photo By: Pte Thomas Lee, Garrison Imaging Petawawa
L’exercice COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT 2017, qui s’est tenu à la Base de soutien de la 4e Division du Canada Petawawa, du 19 au 22 septembre, a procuré à des intervenants liés à l’Armée canadienne et à des dirigeants civils une occasion de voir et de bien comprendre personnellement en quoi consistent les capacités et l’équipement de l’Armée canadienne, de même que de se rendre compte du professionnalisme et des compétences des soldats canadiens.
Personnel from HQ ARRC participate in Adventure Training.
Team building is the cornerstone of any successful military unit.
Last week June 22 to June 26 service members from the headquarters participated in Exercise RIDGEMASTER in Wales, along the Pembrokeshire coast. Personnel from the UK, French and German contingent were among the nations participating in the exercise; HQ ARRC's annual adventure training exercise.
RIDGEMASTER is a team building exercise coordinated bt Lt Commander Guy Richards, HQ ARRC, Support Division. The exercise gives the nations a chance to bond with other services and nations.
"Ridgemaster gets people away from their desk," said Lt Cdr Richards. "It allows participants to challenge themselves both mentally and physically, as well as develop team skills and leadership skills which is expected of military personnel," he added.
The exercise allowed participants to not only work as a combined team in the different elements, but also to interact with partner nations serving from the Navy, Army and Royal Air Force.
The five-day exercise comprised of mountain biking, sea kayaking and rock climbing.
Lt Co. Thorsten has been with ARRC since September 2014 working in the G5 cell.
He said "The exercise was a great opportunity to get out and provided a great amount of challenges as well".
"This is a great opportunity for us to practice and learn more about our strengths and weaknesses while simultaneously building team camaraderie," said Thorsten. "I would encourage people from the entire staff to participate in the Adventure Training," said the German officer.
(NATO photo/WO2 Dan Harmer GBR Army)
Taken two months ago. They actually like it and will jump onto it voluntarily, expecting us to start the belt.
On board FS Chevalier Paul, air defence frigate engaged on Dynamic Mariner exercise. ESPS Alvaro de Bazan conducts a VISITEX exercise against Chevalier Paul. October 02nd 2020.
NATO Photo by FRAN S.Dzioba
Exercise COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT 17, which took place at 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa from 19 to 22 September, provided an opportunity for Canadian Army stakeholders and civilian leaders to experience a personal and in-depth understanding of Canadian Army capabilities, equipment as well as the professionalism and skill of Canadian soldiers.
L’exercice COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT 2017, qui s’est tenu à la Base de soutien de la 4e Division du Canada Petawawa, du 19 au 22 septembre, a procuré à des intervenants liés à l’Armée canadienne et à des dirigeants civils une occasion de voir et de bien comprendre personnellement en quoi consistent les capacités et l’équipement de l’Armée canadienne, de même que de se rendre compte du professionnalisme et des compétences des soldats canadiens.
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A sailor aboard Spanish Navy ship ESPS Cristobal Colon keeps a lookout for submarines during a combined anti-submarine warfare exercise as part of NATO exercise Trident Juncture 2018 on October 25, 2018. With around 50,000 participants and around 250 aircraft, 65 ships and more than 10,000 vehicles, this exercise is one of the largest NATO exercises in recent years. Photo: LTJG. Joaquin Garat Loureiro (SP Navy), ESPS Cristobal Colon.
Canadian reserve soldiers from 36 Canadian Brigade Group participate in Exercise STRIDENT TRACER at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown training area, New Brunswick on August 22, 2017.
Photo: Cpl Peter Ford, Tactics School, Combat Training Centre (CTC) Gagetown
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Des réservistes canadiens du 36e Groupe-brigade du Canada participent à l’exercice STRIDENT TRACER dans le secteur d’entraînement de la Base de soutien de la 5e Division du Canada (BS 5 Div CA) Gagetown, au Nouveau-Brunswick, le 21 août 2017.
Photo : Cpl Peter Ford, École de la tactique du Centre d’instruction au combat de Gagetown
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Visual observation is a very important part of the preliminary findings report.
8-14 September 2012, Bruckneudorf, Austria.
For Strobist Lighting 102
Unit 3.3 - Balancing Flash/Ambient Indoors
Single shoot-thru umbrella and 430EX camera right w/ CTO @ 1/4 Power
Background Exposure @ 6 Stops + Sync Speed
First responders from Fire-Rescue U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg evaluate a young patient with simulated injuries during Exercise Active Shooter on Patrick Henry Village in Heidelberg July 30, 2010. (Photo by Jonathan Ochart, USAG Baden-Wuerttemberg Public Affairs)
Exercise COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT 17, which took place at 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa from 19 to 22 September, provided an opportunity for Canadian Army stakeholders and civilian leaders to experience a personal and in-depth understanding of Canadian Army capabilities, equipment as well as the professionalism and skill of Canadian soldiers.
L’exercice COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT 2017, qui s’est tenu à la Base de soutien de la 4e Division du Canada Petawawa, du 19 au 22 septembre, a procuré à des intervenants liés à l’Armée canadienne et à des dirigeants civils une occasion de voir et de bien comprendre personnellement en quoi consistent les capacités et l’équipement de l’Armée canadienne, de même que de se rendre compte du professionnalisme et des compétences des soldats canadiens.
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Chapel Point, Mevagissey Cornwall.
Exercise with Looe, St Austell, Mevagissey and Portscatho Coastguard teams.
Girls in charge, the `Cliff man` could well be the `Cliff Lady` either way you would be in safe hands.
EXERCISE TRIDENT JAGUAR 2015
In this image: The Public Affairs Office deals with all press and media attention for HQ ARRC. It is a multi national team which is headed by a British Lt COl.
The ARRC is being tested on Exercise Trident Jaguar at The Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway.
This is so the ARRC can begin the role of a ready, stand-by Joint Task Force HQ for conducting a Crisis Response Small Joint Operation.
The ARRC was the NATO Response Force in 2013, and has built Joint planning and control capabilities upon those foundations in the past 18 months, making the headquarters a key command and control element in the NATO Force Structure.
Photographer: Sgt Mike O’Neill, RLC ABIPP, Photographer, HQ ARRC
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Republic of the Philippines - President Benigno S. Aquino III, president of the Republic of the Philippines, shakes hands with Col. Stephen M. Neary, commander of Marine Forces and 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force at a live-fire demonstrastion here April 13. Aquino was one of many distinguished visitors who attended the live-fire demonstration. Neary is based at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr./Released)
Ben leading Five Finger Exercise (*** E2 5c) at Cratcliffe. No tick today, next time though.
Photo credits to Mel as I was belaying.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Seth Arbogast, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron rescue 5 crew chief firefighter, rescues a pilot at a simulated pilot egress training scenario here, Dec. 5, 2012, during an Operational Readiness Exercise. The training allows firefighters to safely rescue a pilot who cannot get out of the cockpit due to unconsciousness or other obstacles. The 35th Fighter Wing’s ORE tested the Airmen’s ability to operate in a contingency environment while facing multiple threats and bring stability to the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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Exercise Great Bear
Sp5 Wortham and Sp4 Lovelace serve hamburgers to Sp4 Roden Coffey, Sup Co, Sup. Bn. at the halfway point, Sad Sack Snack Shack. the site is supported by 6th Quartermaster Det. (Svc). Svc. Bn., USARAL Support Command, Fort Richardson.
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Photo by SP4 Paul DeNucce
Pictorial Branch
Fort Richardson
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New York Guard service members, prepare to set up the encloser tent for the MERC (Mobile Emergency Response Center) during Empire Challenge exercise, at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manoir, NY, on July 16th, 2022.
The New York Guard, along with the New York Naval Militia, New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), and the Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the Air Force, took part in a statewide communication exercise referred to as Empire Challenge. The two-day exercise tested communication equipment, operational readiness, and interoperability of New York Military Forces with other state and federal agencies in an emergency scenario. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt Michael Bilski- New York Guard State Defense Force)
it's just 5 weeks until the chicago marathon which means i just have a few more long runs before tapering down on the last 3 weeks before the race. my last three long runs have been 16 milers. i posted about one here and the rest i ran on vacation in maine. i'll possibly maybe get around to posting about them if i have time. generally speaking they've gone alright for LSD ( long slow distance ) runs where the goal is to just make it through the run at about a mile or two per hour pace slower than your 10K speed ( usually when i get in trouble it's because i try to outpace my LSD speed and start to run out of gas ).
so today was my 18 miler and i started it with my usual, favorite pre-run food, stonyfield oikos organic greek yogurt. it makes for a great post run snack but i've also found the extra protein and modest carbs make for an awesome, easily digestable pre-run snack that keeps giving the gift of energy along the way ( in addition to a mocha clif shot for longer runs ).
that's all well and fine and the first 12 miles felt excellent, but then the gas ran out of the tank and the last 6 miles were a tortuous reminder why having a dinner of more than a couple of beers and pretzels ( and nothing else! ) is not a way to get prepared for longer long runs. one or two beers is fine as long as they're not consumed on an emtpy stomach. 3 or 4 not so good. especially when only chased with pretzels.
while it was a fun going away party for a co-worker - lesson definitely learned. as powerful as stonyfield organic greek yogurt is, it's not enough to counteract ill effects of even modest amounts of beer :-)
EXERCISE TRIDENT JAGUAR 2015
In this image: The Arnland Security Assistance Force logo.
The ARRC is being tested on Exercise Trident Jaguar at The Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway.
This is so the ARRC can begin the role of a ready, stand-by Joint Task Force HQ for conducting a Crisis Response Small Joint Operation.
The ARRC was the NATO Response Force in 2013, and has built Joint planning and control capabilities upon those foundations in the past 18 months, making the headquarters a key command and control element in the NATO Force Structure.
Photographer: Sgt Mike O’Neill, RLC ABIPP, Photographer, HQ ARRC
Captain Veidenbaums from the Latvian National Armed Forces, passes on information from the Joint Logistic Support Group based at Okehampton on Exercise Steadfast Juncture. Members of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), and various other elements of NATO forces came together for Exercise Steadfast Juncture to certify that the ARRC is capable and ready to assume command of the NATO Response Force (NRF) mission throughout 2013. Taking command of the NRF means that the ARRC will be rapidly deployable and could deploy worldwide is support of combat or humanitarian relief efforts.
Soldiers from the 5th Canadian Division participate in cold weather operations during Exercise MAROON NUNATSUAK 26 in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador on 23 February 2026.
Photo by: MCpl D.G.J. Chiasson, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs
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Des soldats de la 5e Division du Canada participent à des opérations par temps froid lors de l’exercice MAROON NUNATSUAK 2026 à Happy Valley-Goose Bay, à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, le 23 février 2026.
Photo par: cplc D.G.J. Chiasson, Affaires publiques de la 5e Division du Canada