Month: March 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Border District contractor using an excavator with a barrier rack attachment moves four panels to the barrier installation site along the U.S.-Mexico border near Yuma, Arizona, March 26. USACE is providing direction and oversight for Department of Defense-funded construction of border barrier projects from California to Texas. These projects are being executed by USACE, as directed through the U.S. Army by the Secretary of Defense, in response to the Presidential national emergency declaration dated Feb. 15, 2019, requiring the use of the armed forces and authorizing the use of Section 2808 of Title 10, U.S. Code.
U.S. Army

South Pacific Border District contractor prepares to move panels

March 31, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Border District contractor using an excavator with a barrier rack attachment moves four panels to the barrier installation site along the U.S.-Mexico border near Yuma, Arizona, March 26. USACE is providing direction and oversight for Department of Defense-funded construction of border barrier projects from California to Texas. These projects are being executed by [Read More …]

A 114th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon is parked in the flightline prior to a sortie at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Fall, S.D., March 31, 2020. The 114th Fighter Wing continues it's mission while taking care of Airmen, their families, and community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)
U.S. Air National Guard

114th Fighter Wing Morning Launch

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A 114th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon is parked in the flightline prior to a sortie at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Fall, S.D., March 31, 2020. The 114th Fighter Wing continues it’s mission while taking care of Airmen, their families, and community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

Soldiers with the Army Reserve’s 996th Engineer Company and 327th Engineer Company loaded equipment and vehicles for rail shipment March 18, 2020, at Fort McCoy, Wis., in preparation for an upcoming deployment. The Soldiers completed the movement with support from the Fort McCoy Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) and the LRC’s Transportation Division. Approximately 245 pieces of cargo were loaded on to 97 rail cars equaling 22.4 short tons. There were zero rail safety accidents with the effort as well. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
U.S. Army

Fort McCoy supports rail movement for deploying Reserve unit

March 31, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Soldiers with the Army Reserve’s 996th Engineer Company and 327th Engineer Company loaded equipment and vehicles for rail shipment March 18, 2020, at Fort McCoy, Wis., in preparation for an upcoming deployment. The Soldiers completed the movement with support from the Fort McCoy Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) and the LRC’s Transportation Division. Approximately 245 pieces of cargo were loaded on [Read More …]

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prior to a strike exercise of an inflatable maritime target. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)
U.S. Marine Corps

31st MEU unleashes F-35 fighter aircraft armed with GBU-49 bombs in Philippine Sea

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prior to a strike exercise of an inflatable maritime target. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU [Read More …]

200325-A-0024 ARABIAN GULF (March 25, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) patrols the Arabian Gulf. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cody Rich)
U.S. Navy

USS Monsoon – Coastal Patrol Ship

March 31, 2020 defenseadmin 0

200325-A-0024 ARABIAN GULF (March 25, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) patrols the Arabian Gulf. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke [Read More …]

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Angel Cruzochoa, left, and Cpl. Daniel Hernandez assigned to the Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests the functionality of a 50cal mount on a M-1AC2 Abrams Tank at Arifjan, Kuwait, March 30, 2020. The team is conducting joint limited tactical inspections to prepare for range operations in Camp Buehring, Kuwait. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Herman)
U.S. Marine Corps

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts joint limited tactical inspection

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Angel Cruzochoa, left, and Cpl. Daniel Hernandez assigned to the Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests the functionality of a 50cal mount on a M-1AC2 Abrams Tank at Arifjan, Kuwait, March 30, 2020. The team is conducting joint limited tactical inspections to prepare for range operations in [Read More …]

SHAPE, Belgium (March 30, 2020) – The flag of the Republic of North Macedonia is raised at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) during a ceremony welcoming the Republic of North Macedonia as NATO’s newest Allied nation. The Republic of North Macedonia became the thirtieth Allied nation during the ceremony presided over by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Tod D. Wolters. (NATO photo by SSGT Ross Fernie)
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The Republic of North Macedonia Flag Raising Ceremony at SHAPE

March 31, 2020 defenseadmin 0

SHAPE, Belgium (March 30, 2020) – The flag of the Republic of North Macedonia is raised at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) during a ceremony welcoming the Republic of North Macedonia as NATO’s newest Allied nation. The Republic of North Macedonia became the thirtieth Allied nation during the ceremony presided over by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Tod [Read More …]

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 30, 2020. The 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure RAF Lakenheath provides unique air combat capabilities when called upon by United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
U.S. Air Force

48th Fighter Wing conducts flying operations

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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 30, 2020. The 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure RAF Lakenheath provides unique air combat capabilities when called upon by United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

Renato, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, lays down in a 386th Expeditionary Medical Group patient room at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 19, 2020. MWD Renato’s veterinary appointment took place to ensure his hips were healthy via x-ray. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman JaNae Capuno)
U.S. Air Force

386th ESFS K-9 receives health check

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Renato, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, lays down in a 386th Expeditionary Medical Group patient room at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 19, 2020. MWD Renato’s veterinary appointment took place to ensure his hips were healthy via x-ray. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman JaNae Capuno)