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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nery Castro, Lightning Academy, 25th Infantry Division, pulls security for his team during the culminating exercise patrol lanes while attending the Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) at Lightning Academy Schofield Barracks, East Range, Hawaii June 18, 2020. The culminating exercise is a three-day situational training exercise that focuses on planning, preparation and execution of jungle operations as well as broadening the students’ knowledge in employment of a squad within a tropical environment. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Lawrence Broadnax/28th Public Affairs Detachment)

Jungle Operations Training Course 2020

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nery Castro, Lightning Academy, 25th Infantry Division, pulls security for his team during the culminating exercise patrol lanes while attending the Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) at Lightning Academy Schofield Barracks, East Range, Hawaii June 18, 2020. The culminating exercise is a three-day situational training exercise that focuses on planning, preparation and execution of jungle operations [Read More …]

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division conduct waterborne operations during patrol lanes at the Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC), Schofield Barracks East Range Training Complex, Hawaii, June 13, 2020. Students learned mobility techniques utilizing mountaineering equipment, as well as basic personal and team waterborne movement methods, to include the use of zodiac boats. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ezra Camarena/28th Public Affairs Detachment)

25th Infantry Division Jungle Operations Training Course

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division conduct waterborne operations during patrol lanes at the Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC), Schofield Barracks East Range Training Complex, Hawaii, June 13, 2020. Students learned mobility techniques utilizing mountaineering equipment, as well as basic personal and team waterborne movement methods, to include the use of zodiac boats. (U.S. Army photo by [Read More …]

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adrian Crosby, squad leader, 1-186th Infantry Battalion, Task Force Guardian, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, fires an M9 pistol during an Excellence in Competition (EIC) pistol match at a range in Djibouti, June 30, 2020. The Army EIC program allows soldiers to shoot pistol, rifle, or both, and those that place in the top 10 percent of qualified participants earn points toward an EIC badge in the respective disciplines. Soldiers, upon earning their first points, are authorized to wear the bronze EIC badge; at 20 points, the silver EIC badge, and once 30 points are reached, are awarded the Army’s Distinguished Rifleman or Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

TFG Soldiers compete in rifle, pistol competition while deployed to Africa

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adrian Crosby, squad leader, 1-186th Infantry Battalion, Task Force Guardian, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, fires an M9 pistol during an Excellence in Competition (EIC) pistol match at a range in Djibouti, June 30, 2020. The Army EIC program allows soldiers to shoot pistol, rifle, or both, and those that place in the top 10 [Read More …]

Ruck Racism

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Two individuals participate in the 8.46 kilometer #RuckRacism July 4, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event was organized to bring the Titan community together and provide an inclusive environment for dialogue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

U.S. Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin conduct drone training at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 8, 2020. This training enables MRF-D to continue being a lethal and competent expeditionary fighting force that is proficient and capable of responding to any crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

MRF-D Marines use drones to enhance patrol capability

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U.S. Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin conduct drone training at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 8, 2020. This training enables MRF-D to continue being a lethal and competent expeditionary fighting force that is proficient and capable of responding to any crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

Field training keeps MRF-D Marines lethal

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AFTER months of training, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team today successfully completed an annual assessment, known as Public Display Authority (PDA). Pictured here are the pilots 1-11 once PDa has been given. Attaining the status, which involves detailed scrutiny of activity both in the air and on the ground, means the Red Arrows are deemed to have a show that is safe, presentable and representing the best of British. Shown here, the official group photographs taken at RAF Scampton after they received the PDA. Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows showcase the excellence of the RAF and represent the United Kingdom both at home and overseas. The team consists of 11 pilots, nine of whom fly in the display, and more than 100 support personnel and technicians. Each of the pilots has previous fast-jet, operational experience flying the Tornado, Typhoon or Harrier, enabling the RAF to secure the skies and protect the nation and its interests, 365-days a year. One of the worlds premier aerobatic teams, the Red Arrows had completed nearly 5,000 displays, in 57 countries, by the beginning of 2019. Flying Hawk T1 jets, the team is based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire.

Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team perform their display at RAF Scmpton

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AFTER months of training, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team today successfully completed an annual assessment, known as Public Display Authority (PDA). Pictured here are the pilots 1-11 once PDa has been given. Attaining the status, which involves detailed scrutiny of activity both in the air and on the ground, means the Red Arrows are deemed to have a show [Read More …]

Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as the popular phrase states, they did end up in key leaders’ hands. Idaho National Guard key leaders held rattlesnakes and assisted the Idaho National Guard Environmental Management Office biologists with tagging, studying and measuring rattlesnakes on July 8, 2020 at the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, locally known as the NCA. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur)

There’s a snake in my boot – Key military leaders assist with tagging and the study of rattlesnakes

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Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as the popular phrase states, they did end up in key leaders’ hands. Idaho National Guard key leaders held rattlesnakes and assisted the Idaho National Guard Environmental Management Office biologists with tagging, studying and measuring rattlesnakes on July 8, 2020 at the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation [Read More …]

U.S. Marines with 1st platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, clear a room during Close Quarters Tactics training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2020. The reconnaissance Marines conducted the CQT training to sharpen their proficiency on room and hallway clearing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Reconnaissance Marines conduct CQT training

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U.S. Marines with 1st platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, clear a room during Close Quarters Tactics training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2020. The reconnaissance Marines conducted the CQT training to sharpen their proficiency on room and hallway clearing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Soldiers assigned to 12th Aviation Battalion, The Army Aviation Brigade (TAAB), Davison Army Airfield, Virginia, conduct prechecks on the UH-60 Black Hawk prior to a demonstration flyover in the National Capital Region during Salute to America at Davison Army Airfield, Virginia, July 4, 2020. The event provides an opportunity to highlight the Department of Defense’s support of homeland defense while strengthening our connection with the American people.

Salute to America

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Soldiers assigned to 12th Aviation Battalion, The Army Aviation Brigade (TAAB), Davison Army Airfield, Virginia, conduct prechecks on the UH-60 Black Hawk prior to a demonstration flyover in the National Capital Region during Salute to America at Davison Army Airfield, Virginia, July 4, 2020. The event provides an opportunity to highlight the Department of Defense’s support of homeland defense while [Read More …]