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Dominant Forces.
Sicut sonitus quadrigarum super civitates ejus commota est extrema motus electrica Sulphureum,
catastrofe incredibile bombardamente rânduri oribile descrise,
حرق انهيار قصاصات غامضة مزقتها العلاقات,
unter spuckte Wolken bedrohlich Fahrzeuge gefährlich Menschheit überschwemmt,
météores apocalyptiques masses la prose de fièvre incliné étonnement poèmes bras,
cognizioni interessate denti armi artificiale continuità inessenziale sistema particolare,
Η ασάφεια παραμετροποιήσεις σημασία περιγράφει αιμορραγίες ενδιαφέρον,
heddluoedd gwahanu gwahaniaethau ymwybyddiaeth gyfatebiaeth gwrthddweud tystiolaeth gollwng,
репродуктивного раздражительным стимулом антитеза иррациональных безразличия в абсолютно поднял,
wyobraża połączeń organicznych elementów procesów jednostkowych uniwersalny wykazując,
narušená příroda implicitně proti pojetí individuality odráží existenční myšlenky,
inversio armoton muotoja tunnustaen vaikutuksia silkkaa ovela epätodellinen tilaukset,
人類の理由を国エンティティを犠牲にする消失することは夢を知恵!
Steve.D.Hammond.
Polish Special Operations Forces train with U.S. Army Special Operations Forces at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 15-23.
Turkish Special Forces Soldiers stands guard next to the courthouse as a vehicle transporting prisoners passes on December 27, 2016 at silivri district in Istanbul.. Almost 30 Turkish police will go on trial in Istanbul on December 27, 2016 charged with involvement in the July 15 coup bid, the city's first trial of alleged putschists. With indictments prepared against over 1,200 people, and some 41,000 under arrest in total, the trials following the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to be the most far-reaching legal process in Turkish history.
Photos: Ozan Kose
7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) soldiers move toward a doorway to conduct a breech on Eglin AFB, FL., Feb 08, 2012. 7th SFG (A) Green Berets practiced dry runs before switching to live rounds during breach training into simulated rooms.(U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Steven Young/Released)
Norwegian Special Forces during anti-piracy Ship Boarding exercise on the HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen – December 2013
Well, it's a WiP so far. The figure on the left is a Para, and the one on the right is a Radioman/Machine Gunner in an Army unit. I apologise for the poor quality :/
Also, standards for Modern Conflict.
Free France and its Free French Forces (French: France Libre and Forces françaises libres) were the government-in-exile led by Charles de Gaulle during the Second World War and its military forces that continued to fight against the Axis powers as one of the Allies after the fall of France. It was set up in London in June 1940 and also organised and supported the Resistance in occupied France.
Charles de Gaulle, a French government minister who rejected the armistice concluded by Marshal Philippe Pétain and who had escaped to Britain, exhorted the French to resist in his BBC broadcast "Appeal of 18 June" (Appel du 18 juin), which had a stirring effect on morale throughout France and its colonies, although initially relatively few French forces responded to de Gaulle's call.
On 27 October 1940, the Empire Defense Council (Conseil de défense de l'Empire) was constituted to organise the rule of the territories in central Africa, Asia and Oceania that had heeded the 18 June call. It was replaced on 24 September 1941 by the French National Committee (Comité national français or CNF). On 13 July 1942, "Free France" was officially renamed France combattante ("Fighting France"), to mark that the struggle against the Axis was conducted both externally by the FFF and internally by the French Forces of the Interior (FFI). After the reconquest of North Africa, this was in turn formally merged with de Gaulle's rival general Henri Giraud's command in Algiers to form the French Committee of National Liberation (Comité français de Libération nationale or CFNL). Exile officially ended with the capture of Paris by the 2nd Armoured Free French Division and Resistance forces on 25 August 1944, ushering in the Provisional Government of the French Republic (gouvernement provisoire de la République française or GPRF). It ruled France until the end of the war and afterwards to 1946, when the Fourth Republic was established, thus ending the series of interim regimes that had succeeded the Third Republic after its fall in 1940.
The Free French fought Axis and Vichy regime troops and served on battlefronts everywhere from the Middle East to Indochina and North Africa. The Free French Navy operated as an auxiliary force to the Royal Navy and, in the North Atlantic, to the Royal Canadian Navy.[1] Free French units also served in the Royal Air Force, Soviet Air Force, and British SAS, before larger commands were established directly under the control of the government-in-exile.
From colonial outposts in Africa, India, and the Pacific, Free France steadily took over more and more Vichy possessions, until after the Allied landings in North Africa (Operation Torch) in November 1942 Vichy only ruled over the zone libre in southern France and a few possessions in the West Indies (and nominally over Japanese-occupied French Indochina). The French Army of Africa switched allegiance to Free France, and this caused the Axis to occupy Vichy in reaction.
On 1 August 1943, L'Armée d'Afrique was formally united with the Free French Forces to form L'Armée française de la Liberation. By mid-1944, the forces of this army numbered more than 400,000, and they participated in the Normandy landings and the invasion of southern France, eventually leading the drive on Paris. Soon they were fighting in Alsace, the Alps and Brittany, and by the end of the war in Europe, they were 1,300,000 strong – the fourth-largest Allied army in Europe – and took part in the Allied advance through France and invasion of Germany. The Free French government re-established a provisional republic after the liberation, preparing the ground for the Fourth Republic in 1946.
Location: Berlin - 512km from home.
Temporary license plate for U.S. forces in Germany. T means temporary, the second/third letter denote the garrison.
T = Temporary
S = Stuttgart
Avenue des Forces Armées Royales 02/07/2023 18h48
Avenue des Forces Armées Royales corner Boulevard Abou Obeida bnou El Jarrah.
Fez
Fez or Fes (Arabic: فاس, romanized: fās, Berber languages: ⴼⴰⵙ, romanized: fas, French: Fès) is a city in northern inland Morocco and the capital of the Fès-Meknès administrative region. It is the second largest city in Morocco, with a population of 1.11 million according to the 2014 census.
Fez was founded under Idrisid rule during the 8th-9th centuries CE. It initially consisted of two autonomous and competing settlements. Successive waves of mainly Arab immigrants from Ifriqiya (Tunisia) and al-Andalus (Spain/Portugal) in the early 9th century gave the nascent city its Arab character. After the downfall of the Idrisid dynasty, other empires came and went until the 11th century when the Almoravid Sultan Yusuf ibn Tashfin united the two settlements into what is today's Fes el-Bali quarter. Under Almoravid rule, the city gained a reputation for religious scholarship and mercantile activity.
Today, the city consists of two old medina quarters, Fes el-Bali and Fes Jdid, and the much larger modern urban Ville Nouvelle area founded during the French colonial era. The medina of Fez is listed as a World Heritage Site and is believed to be one of the world's largest urban pedestrian zones (car-free areas). It has the University of Al-Qarawiyyin which was founded in 857 and is considered by some to be the oldest continuously functioning institute of higher education in the world. It also has Chouara Tannery from the 11th century, one of the oldest tanneries in the world. The city has been called the "Mecca of the West" and the "Athens of Africa." It is also considered the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco.
[ Wikipedia - Fès ]
Breaking Light.
Thorndon South, Essex.
August 2010.
Polaroid SX-70 Alpha (ii)
Polaroid Edgecut 600 film, 3-stop ND filter on lens.
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Croatian Zapovjedništvo Specialjalnih Snaga (ZSS) and members of U.S. Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Europe (NSWTU-E) conduct maritime Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training in Split, Croatia, April 14, 2022.
For the Croatian ZSS, Joint Combined Exchange Training, or JCET with partner nations is not uncommon.
The ZSS were founded in 2000 as the Special Operations Battalion and since then, its operators have participated in multiple operations, including stints in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Patrik Orcutt
An Armed Forces veteran is pictured on parade during an Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony at The Guildhall, City of London.
In line with the established precedent of the City supporting the Armed Forces, and to help raise awareness of the contribution made to our country by those who have served and are currently serving, the City of London Corporation hosted a flag-raising ceremony in Guildhall Yard this afternoon (Tuesday 24th June).
Serving and retired military personnel, cadets, Aldermen, City residents who are veterans, Masters and Clerks of Livery Companies, school children from the City’s Schools, and members of the general public were invited to attend. The Band of the RAF played as the Coldstream Guards, the London Regiment, sailors from HMS President, and airmen from RAF Northolt paraded in Guildhall Square.
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Lahr, West Germany, Canadian Armed Forces, military base.
Black Forest Airport, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
120 Cal.Mortar, 20 Cal machine gun, CAMO Cover. M2 Browning machine gun with a tripod
Lithuanian Special Forces undergo timed range evaluations during a bilateral exercise with U.S. Special Forces, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, March 10, 2022.
A Lithuanian Special Forces member rapidly fires during a timed range evaluation as part of a bilateral exercise with U.S. Special Forces, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, March 10, 2022.
These joint range day evaluations are used to exchange tactics, enhance mission readiness and maintain advanced combat marksmanship skills while promoting a strong partnership with allied forces.
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik
Mali Losinj, 150312.
Vojna uvala Kovcanje.
Ministar obrane Ante Kotromnovic sa suradnicima posjetio je danas vojarnu Kovcanje gdje je prezentiran novi strateski pregled obrane i prikazane vjezbovne sposobnosti Bojne za specijalna djelovanja.
Foto: Davor Pongracic / CROPIX
The Armed Forces Memorial is a national memorial in the United Kingdom, dedicated to the 16,000 servicemen and women of the British Armed Forces killed on duty or through terrorist action since after the Second World War. It is within the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
The creation of a national memorial for members of the Armed Forces killed on duty was announced by the Secretary of State for Defence in a statement in the House of Commons on 10 November 2000, to be funded by public subscription.
An international competition was held for the design of the Memorial, which was won by Liam O'Connor Architects and Planning Consultants, with Ian Rank-Broadley, Sculptor. The project design team consisted of Liam O'Connor (architect), Christopher Barrett (project manager), Alan Baxter & Associates (structural & civil engineers), Christina Godiksen, Robert Rhodes, and Daniel Benson. Liam O'Connor also designed the Commonwealth Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill in London. Ian Rank-Broadley conceived and executed the sculpture of the Memorial. He earlier sculpted the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II which has appeared on coins in the UK and Commonwealth coins since 1998. The letter cutting was done by Richard Kindersley. The design of the Memorial was officially unveiled at the Imperial War Museum, London on 6 April 2005.
The Memorial was officially dedicated on 12 October 2007 in a ceremony presided by Queen Elizabeth II and attended by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. It was opened to the public on 29 October 2007. At the unveiling Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales said:
"The magnificence of this new memorial will, at long last, provide a fitting recognition for all those killed on duty since the end of the Second World War. It does not differentiate between those killed in the heat of battle or on a training exercise, by terrorist action or on peace-keeping missions."
Doing my bit for TRANS Atlantic relations by reclining on a GI's gun. After a good oiling, it was working rather well.
Norwegian Special Forces during an anti-terrorist training exercise Gemini 2012 and was the first major anti-terror exercise after the terrorist attack on Norway on 22 last July
Forsvarets spesialkommando, Marinejegerkommandoen og Beredskapstroppen trener på kontraterror i Rena leir, som en oppkjøring til øvelse Gemini 2014
U.S. Air Force Security Forces Chevrolet Suburban assined to the 4th Security Forces Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB.
2005 Chevrolet Suburban. 5,967 cc 6 liters V 8 front engine with 101.6 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LQ4 ; Auxiliary oil cooler ; Multi-point injection fuel system ; 37 gallon main fuel tank
Norwegian Armed Forces Personnel from the Air Mobile Protection Team from NORTADII Guard a Norwegian C-130J Hercules aircraft in Gao, Mali as part of the UN Operation MINUSMA - 2019-06-24
Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvaret
Constant repetition of movements with weapons ensures that operators can act without hesitation in a real world situation.
An Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) waits onboard a C-130 from the Royal Air Force to ascend the altitude of 12,500 feet to conduct a high altitude low opening (HALO) parachute jump with members of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment and Para-Rescue Airmen from the Air forces Special Operations Command Hurlburt Field, Fl., April. 25, 2013. Special operations members from coalition forces participated in Halo jumps during Exercise Emerald Warrior, Emerald Warrior is an exercise designed to provide irregular training at the tactical and operational levels. The exercise involved all branches of the U.S. military and special operations members from allied countries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven Young)
Teamwork is always important in the military, never more so than with the elite members of the Estonian Special Forces.
A Canadian Forces soldier and captain discuss some tactics under the cover of some camo netting...
A vig I built a while back for fun. The camo netting was really fun to build and I fell in love with it. I also really like the Amazing Armory vest.
Special Forces disembarking behind enemy lines
Location: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mindful%20Cove/199/174/27
Helicopter: French army Helicopter mesh box
Boat: Seals storm boat mesh box
Beret: Box beret commandos marine fr
Face paint: Inked kitty
Vest: [WAZ] Tactical Micro Chest Rig
Street fight fashions AK-47 Automatic weapon with Aimpoint scope
Nasa armorded vehicle APC escorts the 6 astronauts of STS-133 to launch pad 39-A [Photo: Luis Santana]
The equipment in front of the vehicle is used to dry the airfield. As fas as I know an old fighter engine is used in the dryer.
The 1st Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (French: 1er Régiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine, 1er RPIMa) is one of three regiments (1er RPIMa, 13e Régiment de Dragons Parachutistes (13e RDP), 4e RHFS) in the French Army Special Forces Brigade (BFST).
The 1er RPIMa is one of Europe's most experienced special forces units, and has been constantly operationally deployed right from the beginning of its new role over thirty years ago.
It takes advantage of an exceptional location in Bayonne, in South Western France, which enables all sort of training (amphibious, mountain…), and the proximity of dedicated assets of the French Army's 4th Special Forces Helicopter Regiment (4e RHFS) and airborne school (ETAP), two establishments that are essential for its training and operations.
The list of its recent operational deployments indicates a worldwide commitment that ranges from Afghanistan, to Africa and the Balkans. The acknowledged expertise of the Regiment is such that in recent years, many prominent European countries[who?] have entrusted it with the evacuation of their nationals in war-torn countries. The trust these countries have has never been misplaced and the 1er RPIMa has safely whisked out of harm's way hundreds of EU and foreign nationals in recent years.
Similarly, from the beginning of its involvement in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, first in 2001 and again from 2003 onwards, the Regiment has won high praises. The commitment of its members has been rewarded several times by the American forces in the form of Bronze Stars, Army Commendations and Army Achievement Medals.[citation needed]
The high level of expertise attained by the 1er RPIMa also makes it a highly sought-after partner in the development of Special Forces units abroad and the Regiment constantly receives requests for assistance in that specific field from sister units around the world.[citation needed]
Always the first to be deployed, the 1er RPIMa is at the forefront of France's defence. It is constantly on the lookout for new solutions and opportunities and thereby remains faithful to the motto of its SAS (Special Air Service) ancestors, "Who Dares Wins".
US-Forces in Germany
The little "souvenir" sign caught my attention. At first I thought it was a modified Norwegian plate, but a friend gave me the clue to the old plates of the US Forces in Germany.
Norwegian Armed Forces Personnel from the Air Mobile Protection Team from NORTADII Guard a Norwegian C-130J Hercules aircraft in Gao, Mali as part of the UN Operation MINUSMA - 2019-06-24
Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvaret
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1-10th Special Forces Group firing .50 cal Machine Gun and MK19 Grenade Launcher on Range 35, Baumholder Military Training Area, Baumholder, Germany 04 May 2017. ( U.S. Army Photo by Erich Backes/released )
Iraqi forces during fighting in west Mosul on April 8, 2017 in Mosul, Iraq. Despite air support from the U.S and U.K, Iraqi forces have had to engage Islamic State in house to house fighting as they continue their battle to retake Iraq's second largest city of Mosul. Despite now controlling most of the city, Iraqi forces continue to face extremely stiff resistance from I.S fighters who are now surrounded on all sides and are fighting to the death.
Photos: Carl Court
Lithuanian Special Forces undergo timed range evaluations during a bilateral exercise with U.S. Special Forces, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, March 10, 2022.
A Lithuanian Special Forces member rapidly fires during a timed range evaluation as part of a bilateral exercise with U.S. Special Forces, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, March 10, 2022.
These joint range day evaluations are used to exchange tactics, enhance mission readiness and maintain advanced combat marksmanship skills while promoting a strong partnership with allied forces.
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik
2016 Armed Forces Day National Event (AFDNE) at Cleethorpes
Celebrations are underway today to mark the eighth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the work and dedication of our brave Servicemen and women deployed around the world.
More than 250 events including parades, military displays and community fetes are taking place right across the country to say thank you to the Armed Forces community, including Regulars, Reserves, their families and veterans past and present.
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