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General Moises Garcia Melo says as soon as the police have been modernized and shown to be free from corruption, he will work with them. But says Garcia, ”Not today!” Mexican President Calderon says he wants to “cleanse” the police and reduce the Army’s role in the drug war.
Dog handlers keep Helmand bases safe
Two Army dog handlers are working together to provide security for British forces in Helmand Province by searching vehicles entering ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) bases for weapons and explosives.
Lance Corporal Sophie Mitchell (27) and Private Kathleen Griffiths (21) are working with search dogs, Flake and Trough, and protection dog, Vinco, at Main Operating Base Price to provide vital protection to the UK, ISAF and Afghan troops who operate in the Nahr-e Saraj area of Helmand province.
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Entries for the 2013 Armies on Parade from Games Workshop - City Walk, Atlanta
by Josh Reed - 2nd place
Georgian land forces Cpl. Gia Khutsishvili, with the 23rd Infantry Battalion, provides security during a tactical halt while conducting a close air support training mission at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Feb. 8, 2012. The JMRC, working with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe as part of the Georgia Deployment Program-International Security Assistance Force, conducted mission rehearsal exercises for Georgian infantry battalions to assist them in preparing to deploy for operations in Afghanistan.
2012. gada 1. februārī Ādažu poligonā notiek 1. Kājnieku bataljona (1.KB) lauka mācības "Ziema 2012".
Foto: Gatis Dieziņš (Rekrutēšanas un jaunsardzes centrs)
Latvia "Ziema 2012
Latvian Soldiers from the 1 Infantry Battalion Soldiers continue to prepare for international operations and Tasks in Afghanistan while training at the Adazi training area – February 2012
Photo: Intars Atstupens
U.S. Army Spc. Gary S. Goodman (left) verifies correct mortar aiming site data, while Spc. Joel Colon-Santos records the data prior to shooting a 120mm mortar during a 120mm mortar live fire exercise with Combined Task Force 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment on Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan.
German army Pfc. Sebastian Otto takes cover after a simulated improvised explosive device deployed during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team (OMLT) training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, May 11, 2012. OMLT XXIII and Police Operational Mentor Liaison Team VII training are designed to prepare teams for deployment to Afghanistan with the ability to train, advise, and enable the Afghan National Security Force in areas such as counter-insurgency, combat advisory, and force enabling support operations.
24 February 2012
Fort Pickett, Virginia
United States
A group of Canadian soldiers participate in a cordon and search operation at “Cherry Village” during Exercise Southbound Trooper XII (SBT XII) in Fort Pickett, Virginia.
Exercise SOUTHBOUND TROOPER XII (Ex SBT XII) is a Joint, Interagency, Multinational and Public (JIMP) exercise based on Task Force (TF) 36, which is to be force generated from the 36 Canadian Brigade Group (36 CBG) Territorial Battalion Group (TBG). Approximately 700 soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen from units across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Ontario and Alberta are participating in the training. Ex SBT XII provides a unique training opportunity for the participants to train side by side in a multi-national task force environment. Units from the U.S. Army, Navy, Army National Guard, Air Force and Marines will participate in the training providing the Canadians the opportunity to operate and train with their U.S. counterparts in an effort to develop their interoperability skills and build strong ties.
The exercise takes place in FORT PICKETT, VIRGINIA, from 18-26 February 2012.
Credit: Corporal Martin Roy, Formation Imaging Services, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
© 2012 DND-MDN Canada
The 1982 Lebanon War from June 1982 – June 1985 saw Israel occupying Southern Lebanon up to part of Beirut. Here we see an Israeli Army convoy in Southern Lebanon 11 weeks into the conflict.
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Geoff Howe (cq), head of Maine company Howe & Howe, tears down a road at Ft. Hood while driving his "Ripsaw" MS2, which is also capable of operating un-manned. The first-ever “Robotics Rodeo,” which encourages development of autonomous systems in support of our Nation’s warfighters, is drawing the world’s leading robotic designers and builders to the Texas-based event. Fort Hood’s III Corps and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) are hosting the Robotics Rodeo Sept. 1-3 on the grounds of the world’s largest U.S. military base, Fort Hood. Copyright Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Paul Moseley. May not be downloaded or reproduced for any reason. Check a great newspaper out at www.star-telegram.com/
Australian Army soldier Corporal Robin Downes from the Pilbara Regiment keeps afloat with improvised floatation device during a training activity near Karratha, Western Australia, on Wednesday 29th March 2017.
03 June 2011
Panjwa’i District, Afghanistan
Corporal Yann St-Gelais, a radio operator with “Lucky 13” Platoon, A-Company, 1st Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment provides security during Operation OMID ATAL 09 (Hope and Victory).
This operation saw the Afghan National Army’s 1st Brigade of the 205th (Hero) Corps, under the command of BGen Ahmed Habibi, take a leadership role and partner with Task Force Kandahar, under the command of BGen Dean Milner, to conduct security operations throughout Panjwa’i and Dand districts of Kandahar Province.
Task Force Kandahar will continue robust security operations in conjunction with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces, and its coalition and civilian partners in order to eliminate insurgent violence and set the conditions for successful and sustainable governance, development and peace in southern Afghanistan.
U.S Army Soldiers serving with PRT Khost during zeroing and testing their personnel weapons on arrival in Afghanistan – August 2011
Army vs. Liberty football game. West Point, NY. September 8, 2018. (US Army photo by Cadet Angeline Tritschler)
1 (NZ) Bde Skill at Arms
The rain, sleet and snow didn't stop soldiers from 1 (NZ) Brigade from smiling as they competed in their Skill at Arms competition in Waiouru yesterday.The competition tests all their soldiering skills, from strength, tenacity and endurance, to navigation, shooting and general knowledge. 2 July 2014.
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Sergeant Wayne Hoppo from 3RAR Battle Group listens to final orders before stepping off on his first patrol from Forward Operating Base Mirwais in Chora, Afghanistan.
Mid Caption: The advance party from 3RAR Battle Group conducted a hand over/take over patrol with Mentoring Task Force – Four (MTF-4) in the Chora Valley.
They patrolled to the District Governor’s compound and met with key leaders, visited Afghan National Police commanders and conducted a familiarisation patrol in the local area. The Afghan National Army led the patrol with the Australians following and supporting the task.
Photo by Corporal Hamish Paterson.
Photographer - Sgt Steve Blake RLC (Army Photographer) - Combat Camera Team, Operation Herrick 15
The Estonian Army provide force protection to the Royal Engineers whilst they repair a culvert just outside of Check Point (CP) Brekna. This will aid the flow of water and traffic into, and around the area for the local population.
The Estonian Company 12 (Est Coy 12) have been working in partnership with the British Forces since the conflict in Afghanistan began. Although only a company size of men and women are in theatre at anyone time, their work is invaluable.
The Estonian Army, mainly based from Patrol Base (PB) Wahid, cover the majority of Nad-e-Ali (South) and man several check points (CP) across the area too.
They provide force protection for British troops on the ground, and assist with engineering tasks in the area.
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Photo credit to read - Sergeant Steve Blake RLC (Phot)
Exercise Wallaby 08 enabled the Army and the RSAF to validate our air-land integration operations. It also marked the first appearance by the Leopard 2A4 MBT in an overseas exercise.
1 RIFLES, B COMPANY, NES SOUTH, HERRICK 14
Images of 1 RIFLES, B company operating in and around their Patrol Bases and Check Points in the NES South area of Helmand Province for the Duration of HERRICK 14.
Pictures By: PO (PHOT) Hamish Burke Crown Copyright
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jacob Hagg, 1st Platoon, Blackjack Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry, fires a 60 mm mortar on a heavy weapon range, Camp Clark, Khowst province, Afghanistan, May 20. The U.S. solders were teaching their Afghan National Army partners how fire various weapons, and how to properly move to an objective as a unit.
July 28, 2011, Australian Army soldiers fire M16 A4 service rifles while being coached by U.S. Marines with Combat Logisitics Battalion 31 (BLT-31), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during a live fire exercise at Shoal Water Training Area in Queensland, Australia, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. TS11 demonstrates the United States and Australian commitment to their military alliance, and enhances stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU, and remains the nation's force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.
Urban training in action at Copehill Down
As operations in Afghanistan draw down, soldiers are relearning their urban warfare skills in a new course launched this week at Copehill Down.
Members of the Field Training Team (FTU) teach instructors new ways of fighting in built-up areas at Copehill Down Training Village.
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Read about it here: www.army.mod.uk/news/24120.aspx
The Army Chief of Staff’s inaugural Army Profession Symposium at West Point, New York, July 30. Senior Leadership from all across the Army gathered to develop a shared vision, reinforce guidance, and generate dialogue on living the Army ethic.
(Photos by: John Pellino/ DPTMS VI)
Canadian Army Master Bombardier Corporal Rob Marlow (right) and Bombardier Corporal Adam Greeley (left) await orders to fire a C3 howitzer during Exercise Maritime Raider 09 at Fort Pickett Va. March 4, 2009.
Urban training in action at Copehill Down
As operations in Afghanistan draw down, soldiers are relearning their urban warfare skills in a new course launched this week at Copehill Down.
Members of the Field Training Team (FTU) teach instructors new ways of fighting in built-up areas at Copehill Down Training Village.
MOD Crown Copyright 2012
Read about it here: www.army.mod.uk/news/24120.aspx
A Sri Lankan special forces soldier marches during the annual victory day parade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, May 19, 2012. The Sri Lankan government marked the third anniversary of defeating Tamil Tiger rebels with a military parade in the capital Colombo with participation of thousands of soldiers.
Future training noncommissioned officers from across the National Guard began their first day of instruction with an exercise in introductions. The 30 Soldiers attending the ARNG Unit Training NCO Course paired up and asked each other four of the five W's, who, what, where, when and one fun fact, so they could introduce their partner to the class. The Human Resources and Readiness Training Center course at the National Guard Professional Education Center teaches the roles and responsibilities required to be Unit Trainers. The class, held on Camp Robinson Maneuver Training Center, North Little Rock, Ark., July 8 - 12, 2019, is designed for Soldiers who have been assigned training NCO duties and responsibilities within the last 12 months. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Heuston)
Private Sean Gorton from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Task Force, Other Government Agency Platoon, with Afghan National Police during a security task in Tarin Kot.
U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Hubaud, a native of Walnut, Calif., and team leader assigned to 3rd Platoon, Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, conducts a security patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Salerno July 7, 2012. The purpose of the patrol was to facilitate members of the female engagement team as they conducted key leader engagements at both a girls’ school in the village of Mangas and discuss the midwife program in the village of Kunday.
Georgian army soldiers from the 12th Light Infantry Battalion pull security around a casualty collection point during a mission rehearsal exercise (MRE) at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Aug. 07, 2012. MREs are designed to prepare units for deployment to the Afghanistan theater of operations to conduct counterinsurgency, stability, and transportation operations in support of NATO International Security Assistance Force.
A British Army soldier of Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, rests under his Jackal armored vehicle during a short break at a Afghan National Police (ANP) check point outside the town of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, July 11, 2011.
Czech Soldiers from the 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade testing the new Czech Assault Rifle the CZ805 BREN
The Army Chief of Staff’s inaugural Army Profession Symposium at West Point, New York, July 30. Senior Leadership from all across the Army gathered to develop a shared vision, reinforce guidance, and generate dialogue on living the Army ethic.
(Photos by: John Pellino/ DPTMS VI)
Soldiers of a special unit show their skills in an anti-kidnapping operation during an exhibition at the headquarters of the Honduran Air Force in the framework of the "Honduran Army Forces day" on October 25, 2009 in Tegucigalpa.