Month: December 2020

SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 12, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) lower an encapsulated harpoon loading shape into the boat during harpoon shipping, loading and handling certification training. The certification is required in order for the submarine to carry and employ warshot tactical Harpoons. The Harpoon system provides commanders with lethal all-weather anti-ship capability to rapidly engage targets at long ranges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger)
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USS Asheville Certifies for Tactical Harpoons

December 29, 2020 defenseadmin 0

SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 12, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) lower an encapsulated harpoon loading shape into the boat during harpoon shipping, loading and handling certification training. The certification is required in order for the submarine to carry and employ warshot tactical Harpoons. The Harpoon system provides commanders with lethal all-weather anti-ship [Read More …]

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The unit took part in a week-long course designed to develop TRAP capabilities and aid in recovery of isolated personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)
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BLT 1/1 conducts TRAP Training

December 28, 2020 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hold security in a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The unit took part in a week-long course designed to develop TRAP capabilities and aid in recovery of [Read More …]

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages during a night during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)
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BLT 1/1 Conducts Night TRAP Training

December 28, 2020 VA Worker 0

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare stage before a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during [Read More …]

201218-N-SH180-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2020) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, transits the Pacific Ocean Dec. 18, 2020. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. Third Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Wheeler)
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USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

December 28, 2020 VA Worker 0

201218-N-SH180-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2020) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, transits the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 18, 2020. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. Third Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class [Read More …]

SAN DIEGO BAY (Dec. 7, 2020) U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Cory Richardson, from Brownwood, Texas, right, and Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Khalique Samuel, from Brooklyn, N.Y., shift colors as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) departs the pier at Naval Base San Diego Dec. 7, 2020. Bunker Hill, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the Eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandie Nuzzi)
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USS Bunker Hill Conducts Routine Operations

December 27, 2020 VA Worker 0

SAN DIEGO BAY (Dec. 7, 2020) U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Cory Richardson, from Brownwood, Texas, right, and Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Khalique Samuel, from Brooklyn, N.Y., shift colors as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) departs the pier at Naval Base San Diego Dec. 7, 2020. Bunker Hill, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike [Read More …]

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2020) – The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean Dec. 12, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. Third Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandie Nuzzi)
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USS Theodore Roosevelt Transits

December 27, 2020 VA Worker 0

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2020) – The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean Dec. 12, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. Third Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandie Nuzzi)

One U.S. Air Force and two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, fly in formation during a commemoration flight Oct. 8, 2020, over Flagstaff, Arizona. The flight celebrated the partnership between the RAAF and U.S. Air Force at the 61st FS, while flying over scenic locations in Arizona. The flight marked the final sortie between the two nations before Luke AFB’s Australian partners depart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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U.S. Air Force Celebrates RAAF Partnership with Commemoration Flight over Arizona

December 27, 2020 VA Worker 0

One U.S. Air Force and two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, fly in formation during a commemoration flight Oct. 8, 2020, over Flagstaff, Arizona. The flight celebrated the partnership between the RAAF and U.S. Air Force at the 61st FS, while flying over scenic locations in Arizona. [Read More …]

A U.S. Marine Corps scout sniper with 3rd Battalion 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during a precision marksmanship range in Kuwait, Dec. 17, 2020. Scout snipers are trained and equipped to conduct long-range surveillance and target acquisition in support of infantry battalion operations. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Kuehn)
U.S. Marine Corps

SPMAGTF-CR-CC: Scout Snipers

December 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0

A U.S. Marine Corps scout sniper with 3rd Battalion 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during a precision marksmanship range in Kuwait, Dec. 17, 2020. Scout snipers are trained and equipped to conduct long-range surveillance and target acquisition in support of infantry battalion operations. [Read More …]

A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, 407th Air Expeditionary Group, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, waits to receive a command during a joint capability demonstration in Kuwait, Dec 20, 2020. Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command visited the Air Force kennel to increase their knowledge and understanding of niche joint capabilities. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Kuehn)
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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog familiarization

December 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0

A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, 407th Air Expeditionary Group, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, waits to receive a command during a joint capability demonstration in Kuwait, Dec 20, 2020. Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command visited the Air Force kennel to increase their [Read More …]

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, completes preflight checks during a mission in Southwest Asia, Dec. 25, 2020. The 816th EAS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central, is responsible for delivering cargo and passengers to U.S. and coalition forces' bases, throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joey Swafford)
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Moose Ops holiday deliveries

December 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, completes preflight checks during a mission in Southwest Asia, Dec. 25, 2020. The 816th EAS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central, is responsible for delivering cargo and passengers to U.S. and coalition forces’ bases, throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force [Read More …]