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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '87 Base: Khorat Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang, Dac Release Status: Released to Public More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Davis Release Status: Released to More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lisa M. Zunzanyika, USAF Release St More

Women, dressed in warm clothes, walk part of the race course during the Carolina Sports Medicine’s 12th annual Battleship Half Marathon in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 7. The 13.1-mile race started and ended at the B More

Army Spc. Ramon Diaz, outside hitter for Army Volleyball team, spikes the ball during warm up before a game in the 2013 Armed Forces Indoor Volleyball Championship against the Navy at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, More

Lance Cpl. David V. Whitehead rakes leaves and grass Sept. 28 in his free time during a cemetery cleanup at Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines. “It is important to d More

Filipino police officers and U.S. Marines remove mud and debris Sept. 29 as part of a community relations event at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. D More

Binidick A. Bautista watches Filipino police officers, community members and soldiers work alongside U.S. Marines Sept. 29 as part of a community relations event at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Phil More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio participate with equipment checks in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 8, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georg More

U.S. Army Rangers zero out their weapons in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 9, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, along with other competitors, observe obstacle demonstrations in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 10 More

U.S. Army Rangers tour a firing range in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 10, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition, More

U.S. Army Rangers observe a demonstration of the 60MM mortar system in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 10, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary More

U.S. Army Rangers prepare for the opening ceremony of the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition, st More

U.S. Army Rangers care for their feet and rest after arriving to the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is th More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, stand ready at the Urban Tactics portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, wait to begin the eight-mile run portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both More

U.S. Army Rangers Staff Sgt. Ryan Hughes and Spc. Alexandre Addision, 82nd Airborne Division, ruck to the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. Th More

U.S. Army Rangers get to shore after swimming across Victory Pond during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueli More

U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Paul Langer, and Sgt. Levi Aslani, 82nd Airborne Division, compete in the Malvesti Field obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Bes More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, compete in the eight-mile run portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Ai More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, wait to begin the eight-mile run portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, complete the first section of the Victory Pond swim portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Ben More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, compete in the Malvesti portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Airmen a More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio competes in the litter carry portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Air More

U.S. Army Rangers Capt. Kyle Woodward, and Capt. Cary Kenerley, prepare to enter the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competi More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Curtis Lee, left, and Philippine Navy Capt. Ramon C. Renales, discuss scheduled humanitarian civic assistance projects April 21 prior to a press conference in Legazpi City, Albay Province More

Friends and families welcomed home 59 Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 101st Airborne Division; the 101st Sustainment Brigade and the 86th Combat Support Hospital March 11 at Fort Campbell More

Soldiers from the 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division returned to Fort Campbell from a deployment to Liberia in support of Operation United Assistance March 22, 2015, at Fort Campbell, Ky. These More

A crane moves a equipment returning from a deployment to Africa in the Campbell Rail Operations Facility March 24 at Fort Campbell, Ky. Units that deployed to Africa in support of Operation United Assistance ha More

John Kerry, U.S. secretary of state, recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, during his remarks to Camp Lemonnier service More

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members participate in enlisted physical training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015.

Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion meets with Salt Water Rest Stop village elders for the first time, at Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The civil affairs members assigned to the Combin More

Issa tribesmen members perform a cultural dance during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Issa is one of two main ethnic groups in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force p More

The U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Veterinary Cell Team dine during a traditional, Ethiopian coffee break at the Third International Veterinary Education Conference at Haramaya University in Dire Dawa, More

A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician prepares for a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive off the coast of Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2015. Assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, EO More

A French Army soldier jumps off a water obstacle course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to learning survival tactics, two U.S. Army Civil Affairs More

U.S. Army Capt. Serena Staples, civil affairs battalion public health nurse, right, uses a black light and powder to demonstrate germ transfer during a hand hygiene exercise in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. T More

Students from Ramstein Intermediate School talk at the end of the school day on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Parents can help their children transition into the new school year by actively participating with the More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Theron Green, 86th Maintenance Squadron job title, swings at a softball during an intramural soft ball game on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 22, 2017. The intramural softball games More

The Kaiserslautern Military Community Center's southwest entrance parking lot, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, will be re-opened shortly after a final acceptance check, scheduled for Sept. 11, 2017. While const More

A POW/MIA Memorial Wreath hangs from a stand at the Ramstein Officers’ Club on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 15, 2017. The wreath was part of the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony which is observed More

Sesame Street characters sing a song to the audience at the USO’s Sesame Street Tour on Ramstein Air Base Oct. 5, 2017. The show consisted of a medley of songs and dances, teaching military children how to adju More

Supplies sit on the table for the Red Cross’s Pillowcase project on Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 13, 2017. The project aims to teach disaster preparedness to third- through fifth-graders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ai More

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Eustacio Jaramillo, program manager of the Center for the Intrepid here, gives an introductory speech to members of the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce during a walkthroug More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaron Augustus, 86th Communications Squadron, systems technician, holds a football while posing for a photo on Ramstein Air Base Dec. 7, 2017. Augustus was selected to represent More

From left to right, U.S. Army Sgt. Kwame Scaife, Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Minnis, and Staff Sgt. Michael Bethea, 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company jumpmasters, pose for a photo in Plovdiv, More

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircrafts sit on the flight line at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 4, 2018. The A-10s were deployed to Europe from the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, to sup More

Italian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers call in close air support during Saber Strike 18 near Adazi, Latvia, June 5, 2018. Countries participating in Saber Strike had the opportunity to practice combining the More

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an A-10 Thunderbolt II during flight while partaking in Saber Strike 18 over Latvia on June 6, 2018. Both aircraft are from the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National More

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Perry Jackson, right, 122nd Air Support Operations Squadron superintendent, takes notes as an observer controller in Adazi, Latvia on June 7, 2018. Observer controllers help co More

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III drops supplies over a drop zone in Adazi, Latvia, June 9, 2018. Four aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington and four aircraft from the More

Italian Forces apply camouflage before a large scale exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The exercise was a part of Saber Strike 18 and featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadi More

Participants of Thracian Summer 2018 attend a safety briefing before beginning operations in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 12, 2018. More than 10 units worked together to ensure the exercise kicked off successfully t More

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster uses night vision goggles during a night flight over Bulgaria, July 15, 2018. During Thracian Summer 18, deployed members accomplished 2,173 training events, of which 347 were night More

U.S. Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Team sit and wait to board a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules during Saber Junction 18 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2018. Saber Junction i More

Maj. Andrew Huddleston, 4th Air Support Operations Squadron air mobility liaison officer, watches airdrops during Saber Junction 18, Germany, Sept. 20, 2018. As an AMLO, Huddleston provided assistance to the U. More

A U.S. Army soldier scans the drop zone during Saber Junction 18 in Germany, Sept. 20, 2018. During the exercise, U.S. Air Force aircrafts provided support for personnel and equipment drops for the 173rd Airbor More

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Service members, civilians, and family members are reminded of the importance of speaking up against domestic violence and helping those in need. (Courtesy Graphic)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dwight Stalter, 435th Security Forces Squadron team leader, stands guard while an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot waits for his aircraft to be refueled on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4 More

Firefighters from the Kaiserslautern Military Community Fire and Emergency Services drive fire trucks by base housing on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2018. Fire trucks were part of a parade to kick off F More

Maj. Gen. John Wood, Third Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Cruz Munoz, Third Air Force command chief, talks with base leaders at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 11, 2018. Third Air Force More

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Thomas Pennington, 372nd Training Squadron auxiliary ground equipment instructor, talks with Spangdahlem Middle School's Applied Technology class at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. More

Cleared weapons sit at an entry control point for security forces teams responding to an active shooter exercise at Ramstein Airman Leadership School on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 16, 2018. Teams More

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joshua Briggs, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, greets his family, returning from Exercise Trident Juncture 18 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 9, 2018. Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Bas More

U.S. Army Rangers gather their gear for an inspection prior to the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 8, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competit More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kansas, practices on an obstacle in preparation for the Best Rang More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio participate with equipment checks in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 8, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georg More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, zero their weapons in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 9, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Airmen More

U.S. Army Rangers zero out their weapons in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 9, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition More

U.S. Army Ranger Capt. Reuben Morris and Capt. Kyle Humble ruck to their next obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniv More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, compete in the M240 Mounted Engagement portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgi More

U.S. Army Rangers are transported to their next location after completing the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga The Best Ranger Competition 201 More

U.S. Army Rangers compete in the eight-mile run during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition, st More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, compete in the Urban Tactics portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Air More

U.S. Army Ranger prepare for the opening ceremony of the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition, sta More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kansas, competes the M4 Stress Shoot portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, wait to begin the eight-mile run portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kansas, rucks to the M4 Stress Shoot portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, compete in the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benn More

A U.S. Army Ranger competes in the Victory Pond swim during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competitio More

Staff Sgt. Jared Arehart, 911th Airlift Wing occupational safety technician, poses for a photo saluting graves of fallen members of the United States Armed Forces in honor of Memorial Day at the National Cemete More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Orta, 605th Test and Evaluations Squadron E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) flight engineer, performs a preflight inspection on an E-3 AWACS aircraft before take-o More

Runners take off at the start of the Carolina Sports Medicine’s 12th annual Battleship Half Marathon in Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 7. The 13.1-mile race started and ended at the Battleship USS North Carolina and wa More

The Army Volleyball team huddles together before a game against the Marines during the 2013 Armed Force Indoor Volleyball Championship at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 8, 2013. Each team consists of service me More

Pfc. Xavier L. Cannon shines the metal fence that protects the cemetery’s logo Sept. 28 during a voluntary cemetery cleanup at Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines. “T More

Binidick A. Bautista watches Filipino police officers, community members and soldiers work alongside U.S. Marines Sept. 29 as part of a community relations event at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Phil More

Cpl. Ericka M. Schork, left, and Herbert M. Corpuz pick up mud and debris Sept. 29 as part of a community relations event at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines during Amphibious Landing Exerci More

U.S. Army Rangers gather their gear for an inspection prior to the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 8, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competit More

U.S. Army Rangers secure a rope on a helicopter during a fast rope certification in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 10, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, along with other competitors, observe obstacle demonstrations in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 10 More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, complete the first section of the Victory Pond swim portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Ben More

U.S. Army Rangers care for their feet after arriving to the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Ryan Hughes, and Spc More

The color guard posts the colors starting the opening ceremony of the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competitio More

U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Nathan Dowe, Staff. Sgt. Noah Gergle, 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kan More