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BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2020) Sunset onboard the British Royal Navy HMS Kent (F78) during BALTOPS 2020, June 8. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region, enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (Photo courtesy of the British Royal Navy)
April 27, 2008, Capt. Charles F. Craft (far left), a dental officer of the U.S. Public Health Service, examines a patient with Navy Lt. Rachel M. Anderson (left center), a dentist attached to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, while an interpreter and Petty Officer 3rd Class Shauna L. Kelley, a dental technician also attached to 3rd Medical Battalion, assist and observe at the field dental clinic in Tmar Pok, Banteay Meanchey, Kingdom of Cambodia. Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion are deployed in support of Cambodia Interoperability Program '08, a bilateral Medical and Dental Civil Action Program which is intended to build on the relationship between the U.S. and Cambodian governments and develop interoperability between U.S. forces and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Thomas Lew)
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Soldiers assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 838th Military Police Company participate in a 5-mile dismounted patrol scenario, searching for potential dangerous obstacles on the road, during Exercise Platinum Wolf 2018, June 15, 2018. About 50 members of the 838th Military Police Company arrived in the Republic of Serbia June 10 to participate in the two-week, multinational peacekeeping exercise, which brings 10 nations together to enhance military cooperation and interoperability at Serbia’s South Base and Borovac Training Area, June 11-22. (Ohio National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)
The BNS Atlântico (A 140) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) conduct naval formation during a training exercise for UNITAS LX in Brazil Aug. 24, 2019. The exercise was done to test interoperability and communication between the partner nations. UNITAS is the world's longest-running, annual exercise and brings together multinational forces from 11 countries to include Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Mexico, Great Britain and the United States. The exercise focuses in strengthening the existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise during multinational training operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Barriospirela)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackie Tran, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), is tested for COVID-19 by an employee of the Palau Ministry of Health in Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Aug. 5, 2020. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remain quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)
A final media gathering ahead of the three-day Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum, held in Leipzig, Germany on 22 May 2013.
April 28, 2008, Navy Lt. Jerome V. Cerdan, a dentist, injects anesthesia into a patient while Petty Officer 3rd Class Alfredo Ruiz-Borges, a dental technician, assists with a flash light at the field dental clinic in Thmor Pouk, Banteay Meanchey, Kingdom of Cambodia. The sailors attached to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, are preparing the patient for a tooth extraction. Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion are deployed in support of Cambodia Interoperability Program '08, a bilateral Medical and Dental Civil Action Program which is intended to build on the relationship between the U.S. and Cambodian governments and develop interoperability between U.S. forces and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Thomas Lew)
This is what CAmbodia
This is what Cambodia is like, kind of.
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SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, Queensland, Australia (Jul 16, 2011) 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division machine gunners train with machine gunners from the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Army, at Camp Sam Hill on Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Talisman Sabre 2011. TS11 is a biennial combined training activity, designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations to improve Australian Defense Force/U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. The exercise reflects the closeness of the alliance and the strength and flexibility of the ongoing military-military relationship. (Photo/ U.S. Army Specialist Mitchell Ternay, 4th Stryker Brigade 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs)
Brig. Giles Hill (UK), the Deputy Commanding General-Interoperability for the 82nd Airborne Division, talks to Sgt. (Ret.) Ron Tucker who fought in Merville, France before a ceremony in Benouville, France on Jun. 5. Brig. Hill is responsible for connecting the Division with foreign militaries to improve interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Reinier, 82nd Airborne Division)
U.S. Air Force F-16C Block 52 Fighting Falcons assigned to the Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., are lined up and ready for flying operations in support of Arctic Challenge Exercise 2019 at Kallax Air Base, Luleå, Sweden, June 3, 2019. ACE 19 is a Nordic aviation exercise that provides realistic, scenario-based training to prepare forces for enemy defensive systems. U.S. forces are engaged, postured and ready to deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Rebecca Roodhouse)
Military personnel and delegates from more than 40 nations gathered at the Zambian Army Headquarters, Aug. 7, 2013, in Lusaka, Zambia, for an opening ceremony to begin the Africa Endeavor 2013 exercise. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command's annual 10-day communications exercise and focuses on information sharing and interoperability between African nations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Zach Sheely/RELEASED)
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2022) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Branden Pelayo, left, from Oxnard, California, and U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Kenny Bejaran, from New York City, assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Fifth Air Naval Gun Liaison Company (5th ANGLICO), plot land targets during Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) communication drills in the Combat Information Center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while participating in bilateral advanced warfare training (BAWT). BAWT is an annual bilateral training exercise that improves the partnership between U.S. and Japanese Forces. This year’s exercise focused on enhancing readiness and interoperability of coalition forces from the U.S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Lewis)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Scheunemann, left, Sgt. Brian Kim, right, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Zachery Bigus with Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), treats a simulated casualty during a medical evacuation drill in Peleliu, Republic of Palau, July 27, 2020. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, I MEF, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remain quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)
Battle Group Poland and 15th Mechanized Brigade conduct a Road March with U.S., U.K. and Polish tactical vehicles from Bemowo Piskie Training Area to the Sulwalki Gap and then to the Polish Lithuanian border June 18. The multinational formation will be performing wet gap crossings in Lithuanian as part of the joint training exercise Iron Wolf which is held in conjunction with Saber Strike 17. The exercises include integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the militaries of the 20 participating nations throughout the Baltic region and Poland.
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Republic of Korea Marines with 7th Marine Regiment participate in a mock amphibious landing during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 on March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Schellenbach/Released).
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Kuniaki Iwakura, from Chiba prefecture, descends during a practice high altitude-low opening jump over Malemute drop zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2015. JGSDF and U.S. Army paratroopers conducted the practice jump utilizing Royal Australian and U.S. Air Force aircraft as part of Pacific Airlift Rally 2015, a biennial, multilateral tactical military symposium designed to enhance military airlift interoperability and cooperation between nations of the Pacific region for future humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)
U.S. Navy medical personnel with Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), conduct a medical evacuation drill in Peleliu, Republic of Palau, July 28, 2020. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, I MEF, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remain quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force parachute riggers recover a parachute while conducting high altitude-low opening jump training over Malemute drop zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2015. JGSDF and U.S. Army paratroopers conducted the practice jump utilizing Royal Australian and U.S. Air Force aircraft as part of Pacific Airlift Rally 2015, a biennial, multilateral tactical military symposium designed to enhance military airlift interoperability and cooperation between nations of the Pacific region for future humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brianna Walker, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), receives a temperature check by an employee of the Palau Ministry of Health prior to COVID-19 testing in Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Aug. 5, 2020. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remain quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)
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POHANG, Republic of Korea (Nov. 14, 2007) Helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF), fly in formation in support of an amphibious landing, Nov. 14, during Korean Interoperability Training Program '08. The amphibious landing was conducted to provide the Republic of Korea military the sustained capability to respond to future contingencies from ship to shore. KITP is an annual bilateral exercise to maintain readiness and sustain the long-term security assistance relationship between the Republic of Korea and U.S. military.
110615-N-UN340-011 SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) – Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Public Affairs Specialist Nicole Collins (left) and Finnish Navy Lt. Cmdr. Juha Ravanti discuss the importance of coalition interoperability at the 2011 Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) at SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific. CWID is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff directed annual exercise that enables NATO and Coalition partners to assess cutting-edge information technology under exercise conditions based on real-world-inspired warfighter and Homeland Security/Homeland Defense scenarios.
SPAWAR, as the Navy's Information Dominance Systems Command, provides the tactical networks, space systems, and C4ISR assets and services to enable the critical command, control and coordination required by fleet operators. (U.S. Navy photo by Rick Naystatt/Released)
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh - Lance Cpl. Derrick Daley, a combat engineer with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, straightens steel rebar Sept. 13, with the help of Bangladeshi soldiers, to be used in the concrete ceiling of a school. The Marines are halfway through the completion of the second story of a school they have been expanding. The Marines are conducting an engineering civil action project, Bangladesh Interoperability Program '11, in coordination with the Government of Bangladesh and along with elements of the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division.
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldier recovers his parachute after conducting high altitude-low opening jump training over Malemute drop zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2015. JGSDF and U.S. Army paratroopers conducted the practice jump utilizing Royal Australian and U.S. Air Force aircraft as part of Pacific Airlift Rally 2015, a biennial, multilateral tactical military symposium designed to enhance military airlift interoperability and cooperation between nations of the Pacific region for future humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)
Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Montenegro and Romanian Armed Forces practice proper techniques for conducting dismounted patrols on roadways, wooded areas and open fields, June 14, 2018, during Exercise Platinum Wolf 2018. The Serbian-led two-week, multinational peacekeeping exercise, brings more than 500 soldiers from 10 nations together to enhance military cooperation and interoperability at Serbia’s South Base and Borovac Training Area, June 11-22. (Ohio National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)
Battle Group Poland U.S. and Special Forces engineers inspect the crater from a demolition charge during Saber Strike 17 near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 6. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Arnaldo O. Manguiat, left, a squad leader assigned to 511th Marine Company, 11th Marine Battalion, and Philippine Marine Sgt. Henry V. Lalap, right, a mortarman with the company, establish coordinates for the next series of 81mm mortars to be aimed for a bilateral live fire mortar training event May 7, 2014 at Crow Valley, Philippines, during Balikatan 2014. The Philippine Marines and U.S. Marines trained together to increase mission readiness. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)
170827-N-JN410-102 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2017) The Talwar-class frigate INS Trikand (F51) practices underway replenishment approaches with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) as part of bilateral interoperability drills following the Pearl Harbor’s visit to Goa, India. The bilateral drills between Pearl Harbor and Trikand were aimed to enhance interoperability between the two navies and emphasize the importance of communications and coordination while operating together at sea. Pearl Harbor, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, recently completed a routine port visit to Goa, India to experience the city’s culture and history as part of their scheduled patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Kris Rodriguez/Released)
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers recover their gear and parachutes after conducting high altitude-low opening jump training over Malemute drop zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2015. JGSDF and U.S. Army paratroopers conducted the practice jump utilizing Royal Australian and U.S. Air Force aircraft as part of Pacific Airlift Rally 2015, a biennial, multilateral tactical military symposium designed to enhance military airlift interoperability and cooperation between nations of the Pacific region for future humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)
Pfc. Chris Smart, a paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, recovers his parachute after conducting a practice jump on Malemute drop zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2015. Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army paratroopers conducted the practice jump utilizing Royal Australian and U.S. Air Force aircraft as part of Pacific Airlift Rally 2015, a biennial, multilateral tactical military symposium designed to enhance military airlift interoperability and cooperation between nations of the Pacific region for future humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)
Military personnel and delegates from more than 40 nations gathered at the Zambian Army Headquarters, Aug. 7, 2013, in Lusaka, Zambia, for an opening ceremony to begin the Africa Endeavor 2013 exercise. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command's annual 10-day communications exercise and focuses on information sharing and interoperability between African nations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Zach Sheely/RELEASED)
Military personnel and delegates from more than 40 nations gathered at the Zambian Army Headquarters, Aug. 7, 2013, in Lusaka, Zambia, for an opening ceremony to begin the Africa Endeavor 2013 exercise. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command's annual 10-day communications exercise and focuses on information sharing and interoperability between African nations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Zach Sheely/RELEASED)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Scott Veck, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crew chief with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, observes flight operations in Coveñas, Colombia, Sept. 30, 2019, during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief rehearsal. The exercise will test and strengthen the interoperability and responsiveness between these countries, preparing for real-world disaster scenarios in the region. The task force is conducting training and engineering projects hand-in-hand with partner nation military members in Latin America and the Caribbean during their deployment to the region, which coincides with hurricane season. Veck is a native of Parker, Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stanley Moy)
U.S. Army Leaders assigned to 1st BN, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd BCT, 25th Infantry Division, participate in an air assault exercise with the ROK (Republic of Korea) Army on Camp New Mexico, South Korea, March 12, 2015. The two Army's train together during joint training exercise Foal Eagle 2015 as a way to strengthen partnership and increase interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Samantha Van Winkle)
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SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, Queensland, Australia (Jul 16, 2011) 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division machine gunners train with machine gunners from the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Army, at Camp Sam Hill on Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Talisman Sabre 2011. TS11 is a biennial combined training activity, designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations to improve Australian Defense Force/U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. The exercise reflects the closeness of the alliance and the strength and flexibility of the ongoing military-military relationship. (Photo/ U.S. Army Specialist Mitchell Ternay, 4th Stryker Brigade 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct COVID-19 testing with employees of the Palauan Ministry of Health at the port of Malakal, Republic of Palau, July 22, 2020. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, I MEF, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remain quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)
Military personnel representing 38 African nations begin erecting communications equipment, Aug. 10, 2013, at an air force base in Lusaka, Zambia, for Exercise Africa Endeavor 2013. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command's annual 10-day communications exercise and focuses on information sharing and interoperability between African nations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Zach Sheely/RELEASED)
THIES, Senegal -- Corporal John P. Maggard, a range coach from 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, inspects the chamber of a Gambian soldier to ensure it is safe to proceed to the next course of fire during a combat marksmanship range at Exercise Western Accord 2012. Basic combat marksmanship focuses on techniques and maneuvers effective in urban environments and close-quarters battle. Exercise Western Accord 2012 is a multi-lateral training exercise with West African nations to increase understanding and interoperability, prevent conflict by enabling Africans to provide for their security and stability, strengthen relationships with partner nations, and promote and support U.S. national security priorities. Participating nations include the U.S., Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso and France.
Battle Group Poland U.S. combat engineers learn how to assemble and arm an anti-personnel obstacle breaching system during training near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 9. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)
A soldier assigned to the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates practices camouflage techniques during the mountain warfare portion of Exercise Platinum Wolf 2018. The Serbian-led two-week, multinational peacekeeping exercise brings more than 500 soldiers from 10 nations together to enhance military cooperation and interoperability at Serbia’s South Base and Borovac Training Area, June 11-22. (Ohio National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)
Left to right: Brigadier General Peter Wanner (Head of Mission Switzerland) talking with Lt. General Metodija Velickovski (Chief of Defence, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 25, 2021) South African naval officers observe the Role 2 Lite Maneuver medical team facility during a tour of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in Cape Town, South Africa, Feb. 25, 2021. Hershel “Woody” Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and build strategic partnerships with their African partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Coffer/Released)
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stage vehicles prior to moving to their final objective during a desert survival and tactics course. Elements of the 15th MEU trained with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) in Djibouti from Sept. 21 to Oct. 7 in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)
Joint Interoperability Testing Command ushers in new command and senior enlisted leadership with a ceremony July 26 at the JITC Compound, Fort Huachuca, Arizona. (U.S. Army Photo by Karen Sampson)
A panel of medical flag officers discusses joint-medical readiness during the 2022 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) Medical Symposium at Sharkey Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on July 1, 2022. The panel consisted of Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Navy Surgeon General; Rear Adm. Sarah Sharkey, Royal Australia Navy; Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, Indo-Pacific Command Surgeon; and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, U.S. Army Incoming 18th Medical Command Commanding General. The panel was facilitated by Capt. Michael McGinnis, U.S. Pacific Fleet Surgeon. The theme of the medical symposium was "interoperability." The panel members discussed how international partnerships and standardization can improve patient outcomes if/when medical assets are called to respond to a wartime situation or humanitarian crisis.
Pvt. Richard Kellogg, a native of Atlanta, Ga., assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, descends during a practice jump over Malemute drop zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2015. Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army paratroopers conducted the practice jump utilizing Royal Australian and U.S. Air Force aircraft as part of Pacific Airlift Rally 2015, a biennial, multilateral tactical military symposium designed to enhance military airlift interoperability and cooperation between nations of the Pacific region for future humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)
Battle Group Poland tested its readiness and interoperability as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence during Bull Run, a simulated training exercise, July 16 near Suwalki, Poland. The unit rehearsed an alert, a tactical road march to designated positions throughout the area and set up community engagements with local residents. The training is designed to ensure that the U.S., Polish, U.K. and Romanian soldiers are capable and ready to carry out their allied mission to deter adversaries, and when necessary, defend the NATO alliance. The U.S.-led Battle Group Poland is one of NATO's four multinational battle groups deployed as a deterrence force in the eastern part of the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/Released)
A Soldier assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 838th Military Police Company defends the perimeter during dismounted patrol training at Exercise Platinum Wolf 2018, June 15, 2018. About 50 members of the 838th MP Company arrived in the Republic of Serbia June 10 to participate in the two-week, multinational peacekeeping exercise, which brings 10 nations together to enhance military cooperation and interoperability at Serbia’s South Base and Borovac Training Area, June 11-22. (Ohio National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)