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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Nov. 25, 2021) – U.S. Navy Senior Chief Builder Sean Spence, left, and Chief Boatswain’s Mate Francis Morales, Sailors currently deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), serve a Thanksgiving meal to their fellow service members. Camp Lemonnier serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-Africa relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Word)
U.S. Navy

Thanksgiving at Camp Lemonnier

November 26, 2021 VA Worker 0

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Nov. 25, 2021) – U.S. Navy Capt. David Faehnle, commanding officer, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), serves a Thanksgiving meal to deployed service members. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat [Read More …]

U.S. Navy corpsmen with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct whole blood transfusions while participating in a Valkyrie training aboard Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2021. The training consisted of corpman drawing a sailor’s blood through one vein, and returning it to another vein on the opposite arm, to better understand transfusion procedures, in a controlled enviornment. The Valkyrie program was created to improve efficiency and confidence of corpsmen performing this emergency life-saving procedure on casualties within a combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
U.S. Marine Corps

22nd MEU Conducts Valkyrie Training

November 26, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Navy corpsmen with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct whole blood transfusions while participating in a Valkyrie training aboard Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2021. The training consisted of corpman drawing a sailor’s blood through one vein, and returning it to another vein on the opposite arm, to better understand transfusion procedures, in a [Read More …]

211125-N-YN807-1136 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 25, 2021) Sailors participate in a Thanksgiving 5k run on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Nov. 25, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Megan Alexander)
U.S. Navy

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Sailors Participate in Thanksgiving 5k Run

November 26, 2021 VA Worker 0

211125-N-YN807-1136 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 25, 2021) Sailors participate in a Thanksgiving 5k run on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Nov. 25, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force [Read More …]

211119-N-TC847-1062 EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 19, 2021) Gunner's Mate Seaman Joan Almazan shoots shot line to Lewis and Clark dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christine Montgomery/released)
U.S. Navy

USS Higgins (DDG 76) Replenishment at Sea

November 26, 2021 VA Worker 0

211119-N-TC847-1062 EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 19, 2021) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Joan Almazan shoots shot line to Lewis and Clark dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. [Read More …]

Indian Head, Md. (October 27-28, 2021) – U.S. Marines and Sailors from Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) along with U.S. Army Soldiers from the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company participate in joint technical rescue training aboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. on October 27-28, 2021. CBIRF trains with various units and locations year-round in order to maintain maximum effectiveness for both the unit itself, and everyone else in the CBRNE mission set. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blakely Graham/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps

Cbirf trains with the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company

November 26, 2021 VA Worker 0

Indian Head, Md. (October 27-28, 2021) – U.S. Marines and Sailors from Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) along with U.S. Army Soldiers from the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company participate in joint technical rescue training aboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. on October 27-28, 2021. CBIRF trains with various units and locations year-round in order to maintain maximum [Read More …]

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conducts a Replenishment at Sea with the New Zealand oiler HMNZS Aotearoa. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photos by Lieutenant Junior Grade Justin Asuncion)
U.S. Navy

USS Howard Conducts Underway Operations with New Zealand oiler HMNZS Aotearoa

November 26, 2021 VA Worker 0

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conducts a Replenishment at Sea with the New Zealand oiler HMNZS Aotearoa. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photos by Lieutenant Junior Grade Justin Asuncion)

An F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Takes-off for a Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, November 22, 2021. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by William Lewis)
U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Weapons School Take-offs

November 25, 2021 VA Worker 0

An F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Takes-off for a Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, November 22, 2021. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air [Read More …]

211111-M-HB658-1637 TAL SHAHAR, Israel (Nov. 11, 2021) Marine Corps Sgt. Seong Kim, a scout section leader assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 carbine during a live-fire range in support of an Israeli interoperability exercise at the Israel Military Industries Academy, Nov. 11. This is the United States’ and Israel’s first bilateral training since Israel joined the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is a robust demonstration of both nations’ commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps

11th MEU visits IMI Academy for CQT Training in Israel

November 25, 2021 VA Worker 0

211111-M-HB658-1637 TAL SHAHAR, Israel (Nov. 11, 2021) Marine Corps Sgt. Seong Kim, a scout section leader assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 carbine during a live-fire range in support of an Israeli interoperability exercise at the Israel Military Industries Academy, Nov. 11. This is the United States’ and Israel’s [Read More …]

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, floats to the ground during a free-fall parachute operations training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2021. Marines who are basic parachutists and beyond must complete annual jump requirements in order to maintain their jump status and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)
U.S. Marine Corps

HMLA-775, 3rd ANGLICO Conduct Parachute Ops Training

November 25, 2021 VA Worker 0

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, floats to the ground during a free-fall parachute operations training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2021. Marines who are basic parachutists and beyond must complete annual jump requirements in order to maintain their jump status and proficiency. (U.S. [Read More …]