U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe, a
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TORRANCE, Calif.—B. Gen. Paul Lebidine, commanding
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The United Service Organization brought some holiday
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Mercado, left, coaches
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Marines with High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
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U.S. Army Maj. Jeremy Secrest, operations officer for
U.S. Army Maj. Jeremy Secrest, operations officer for 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, takes some time away from planning missions to help slice and serve the Thanksgiving roast to soldiers in his ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, deputy commanding
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Zavala, an ammunition
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Pfc. Wellington Sturrup, a driver with Attack Company,
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Bigelow, instructor pilot,
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U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 5th Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at Forward Operating Base ... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Noe Salinas, senior enlisted
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Australian army Pvt. Christopher W. Cook, infantryman
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Corporal Shane Byram, a native of Sacramento, California
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Corporal Shane Byram, a native of Sacramento, California
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Japanese Maj. Gen. Takeyoshi Omori, the deputy commander
Japanese Maj. Gen. Takeyoshi Omori, the deputy commander of 4th Division, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, thanks a U.S. Army helicopter pilot by giving him and his crew a Japanese coin for excellence after an ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Paul Cunningham (left), commander,
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RHINE ORDNANCE BARRACKS, Germany - 2nd Lt. Garrett
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Celestine Burnette of Chapel Hill, N.C., sous chef
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A local national employee at the U.S. dining facility
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U.S. Army Spc. Clorinda Placencia, a military police
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A Banshee Troop, Task Force Eagle Assault, scout weapons
A Banshee Troop, Task Force Eagle Assault, scout weapons team departs Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afghanistan for a reconnaissance and security mission to protect coalition forces and Afghan civilians fro... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, deputy commanding
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, deputy commanding general for Army National Guard, U.S. Army Europe, talks with Soldiers of 5th Battalion, 113th Field Artillery Regiment, North Carolina National Guard duri... More
Sgt. Maj. Rodrigo R. Macias, the sergeant major for
Sgt. Maj. Rodrigo R. Macias, the sergeant major for 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment passes the Quebec Battery guidon to the battery’s representative during a re-dedication ceremony here, Oct. 3, 2012. The c... More
Sergeant Kevin Toledo, a launcher chief with High Mobility
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Cpl. Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima
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Marines with the Cannons Platoon of Tango Battery,
Marines with the Cannons Platoon of Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, rotate their M777A2 Howitzer to a new firing position during a fire mission aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 13, 201... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers are tasked to conduct
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers are tasked to conduct a call for fire mission training exercise at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. ANA soldiers worked together du... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers are tasked to conduct
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U.S. Army Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., International
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Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general of
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Command Sgt. Maj. Noe Salinas (L to R), Col. Mario
Command Sgt. Maj. Noe Salinas (L to R), Col. Mario Diaz, Maj. Gen. Stephen Townsend, Command Sgt. Maj. Ray Lewis, Col. Peter Benchoff, Lt. Col. John Lubas, Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rose and Command Sgt. Maj. B... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Johnson, 5th Battalion commander,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Johnson, 5th Battalion commander, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Forward Operating... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eston Simmons stands with
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Mark Ahrents, a contractor with American K-9 Detection
Mark Ahrents, a contractor with American K-9 Detection Services, pets his drug-sniffing dog Fox after a patrol at Forward Operating Base Gamberi in Laghman province, Afghanistan, April 22, 2013. (U.S. Army pho... More
U.S. Army leaders with 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery
U.S. Army leaders with 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, serve Soldiers Christmas dinner at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam’s dining facility Dec. 25, 2013. Army leaders across Afghanistan found d... More
A U.S. Marine with Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th
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Twelve newly-appointed second lieutenants of the North
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Mark Ahrents, a contractor with American K-9 Detection
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Corporal Shane Byram, a native of Sacramento, California
Corporal Shane Byram, a native of Sacramento, California and towed artillery system technician with Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo next to a M777 howitzer aboard Camp Bast... More
U.S. Army Col. Mario Diaz (right), commander, 4th Brigade
U.S. Army Col. Mario Diaz (right), commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Patriot, watches soldiers with 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, at Forward Operating Base Wright, as... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Sgt. Naqeebullh, 201st Corps,
Afghan National Army (ANA) Sgt. Naqeebullh, 201st Corps, presents his instructor certification certificate during a field artillery instructor graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman prov... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and 543rd Military Police Company, 91st Military Police Battalion stand in formation during a Memorial Day ceremony at Forward O... More
Mark Ahrents, center, a contractor with American K-9
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U.S. Army Col. Mario Diaz (left), commander, 4th Brigade
U.S. Army Col. Mario Diaz (left), commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, greets the first soldier he sees after landing at Forward Operating Base Wright Nov. 28, 2013, and wishes him a Happ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Lewis, Commander, Company C,
U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Lewis, Commander, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, accepts a brigade coin from his brigade command team, Col. Mario Diaz and Command Sgt. Maj. Noe Salinas, Feb. 23, 2014,... More
An Afghan National Army soldier with the 201st Corps
An Afghan National Army soldier with the 201st Corps salutes U.S. Army Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., International Security Assistance Force commander, during a field artillery instructor graduation ceremony at F... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers stand in line to
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers stand in line to receive the 201st Corps Field Artillery patch during a field artillery instructor graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Af... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Cortez Danzie (left) looks for a way
U.S. Army Pfc. Cortez Danzie (left) looks for a way to get past his opponent and score the basket during Forward Operating Base Gamberi’s Thanksgiving Day three-on-three basketball tournament Nov. 28, 2013. Dan... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, deputy commanding
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, deputy commanding general for Army National Guard, U.S. Army Europe, talks with Soldiers of 5th Battalion, 113th Field Artillery Regiment, North Carolina National Guard duri... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Mohammad Wazeri,
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Mohammad Wazeri, 201st Corps Commander, speaks with U.S. Army Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., International Security Assistance Force Commander, during a field artillery instruc... More
Lance Cpl. Ryan Chandrapaul, the ammunition chief and
Lance Cpl. Ryan Chandrapaul, the ammunition chief and armory chief for Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and 21-year-old St. Cloud, Fla. native, orders, tracks and secures everything from roc... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, commander, International
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, presents coins to 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Patriot Soldiers at Forward Operat... More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Merle Goodall, Task Force Eagle
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Merle Goodall, Task Force Eagle Assault UH-60 Blackhawk standardization instructor pilot, demonstrates the difficulties pilots have trying to force the aircraft''s pilot ballistic armor ... More
U.S. Army soldiers with 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery
U.S. Army soldiers with 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Patriot, accept their end of tour awards from their battalion command team, Lt. Col. Mathew Condry and C... More
A Marine with High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
A Marine with High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Platoon, Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, wipes down a HIMARS launcher aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 9, 2014. The Marines of T... More
Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and
Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, discusses the Patriot Missile System with Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Baumholder, Germany... More
Soldiers assigned to Company A, 5th Battalion, 101st
Soldiers assigned to Company A, 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, conduct High Altitude Mountain Environmental Training in the Rocky Mountains west of Fort Carson, Colo., March, 12, 2012. We train the pil... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Marshall,
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Marshall, right, company gunnery sgt. with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7, gives a range brief at a live fire range on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand provin... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Reed shows off his new Yankees hat that
U.S. Army Pfc. Reed shows off his new Yankees hat that he received in his “Big Apple Pack” from the United Service Organization at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam on Dec. 19, 2013. The USO Christmas Convoy de... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Justin Pizzoferrato accepts
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U.S. Army Spc. Morgan Graham, a flight medic with Company
U.S. Army Spc. Morgan Graham, a flight medic with Company C, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Task Force Tigershark, a Wyoming Army National Guard unit, puts on her flight gear as she responds to a medev... More
U.S. Army Sgt. John Keller thanks his leadership and
U.S. Army Sgt. John Keller thanks his leadership and all who helped him throughout 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division’s non-commissioned officer and soldier of the quarter competition. Keller was a... More
Silhouettes are setup by U.S. Marines with Romeo Battery,
Silhouettes are setup by U.S. Marines with Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, during a battle sight zero at a live fire range on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanista... More
U.S. Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Wright enjoy
U.S. Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Wright enjoy their Thanksgiving holiday meal Nov. 28, 2013 in a dining facility filled with decorations for the event. The holiday gives service members deployed to a com... More
Pvt. Austin Schwab (center), an infantryman with B
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European air defenders maintain, display skills used in challenging wo...
U.S. Army Capt. Kyle Surridge (right), commander of Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery, emphasizes a point to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Richard Longo, deputy commanding general of USAREUR, during ... More
Two Banshee Troop, Task Force Eagle Assault OH-58D
Two Banshee Troop, Task Force Eagle Assault OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilots prepare to leave Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afghanistan to conduct aerial reconnaissance in Zabul province, Nov. 6.
U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat
U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, bow their heads for prayer during a change of command ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan... More
U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Anthony, left, a spotter assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Anthony, left, a spotter assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, teaches Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers, with 1... More
Spc. Andrew Anthony, spotter, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry
Spc. Andrew Anthony, spotter, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, teaches Japanese snipers the way American snipers engage a target Sept. 5, at the Yak... More
U.S. Army Sgt. John Keller begins assessing a simulated
U.S. Army Sgt. John Keller begins assessing a simulated casualty at a medical treatment lane during 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division’s noncommissioned officer and soldier of the quarter competiti... More
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher belonging
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher belonging to Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, is fully extended after maintenance checks aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 9, 2014. T... More
Even while deployed, soldiers at Forward Operating
Even while deployed, soldiers at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam enjoy the food, camaraderie, and fellowship of the traditional Thanksgiving meal Nov. 28, 2013. In keeping with another tradition, Mehtar Lam’s... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Milley (left), commander,
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Milley (left), commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, and Col. Mario Diaz (right), commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Patri... More
Soldiers salute during the American and Afghan national
Soldiers salute during the American and Afghan national anthems during the transfer of authority ceremony, Feb. 27, 2014, at Forward Operating Base Wright, Kunar province, Afghanistan. The 3rd Squadron, 89th Ca... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col Douglas Walter, right, the commander
U.S. Army Lt. Col Douglas Walter, right, the commander of 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, and Japanese Col. Hirofumi Hamamoto, the commander of 16t... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Angel Peralta, assigned to the 5th Battalion,
U.S. Army Pfc. Angel Peralta, assigned to the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, recites the soldier's creed during a change of command ceremony at Forw... More
U.S. Army leaders at Forward Operating Base Mehtar
U.S. Army leaders at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam work the serving inside the base’s dining facility for Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, 2013. Commanders traditionally serve the soldiers on Thanksgiving, a symbolic... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Johnson, 5th Battalion commander,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Johnson, 5th Battalion commander, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Forward Operating... More
Marines with the Cannons Platoon of Tango Battery,
Marines with the Cannons Platoon of Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, rotate their M777A2 Howitzer to its original firing position during a fire mission aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June ... More
U.S. Army leaders at Forward Operating Base Torkham
U.S. Army leaders at Forward Operating Base Torkham dawn the aprons and hats of food servers to spend Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2013, providing their troops they command with their traditional Thanksgiving mea... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vincent Gallarodo (left),
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vincent Gallarodo (left), a Bakersfield, Calif., native, and Sgt. Daniel Killgore, from eastern Kentucky, take a moment Nov. 28, 2013, to pose for a picture inside a Thanksgiving day cu... More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Merle Goodall, Task Force Eagle
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Merle Goodall, Task Force Eagle Assault UH-60 Blackhawk standardization instructor pilot, demonstrates the difficulties pilots have trying to force the aircraft''s pilot ballistic armor ... More
Lance Cpl. Dingyi Duan of Buffalo, N.Y., a high-mobility
Lance Cpl. Dingyi Duan of Buffalo, N.Y., a high-mobility artillery rocket system crewman with Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, emigrated from Zibo, China to the United States at age 17. The 2... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Dustin Bice, senior enlisted leader,
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Dustin Bice, senior enlisted leader, Battery B, 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, volunteered to serve troops at Forward Operating Base Gamberi’s dining facility for the tradition... More
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Wilson (left) examines his latest
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Wilson (left) examines his latest three-round shot group while zeroing his weapon in preparation for the marksmanship challenge of 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division’s noncom... More
Lance Cpl. Dingyi Duan, of Buffalo, N.Y., a high-mobility
Lance Cpl. Dingyi Duan, of Buffalo, N.Y., a high-mobility artillery rocket system crewman with Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, emigrated from Zibo, China to the United States at age 17. The ... More
The 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment color guard
The 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment color guard stands at parade rest behind the battalion’s newly revealed insignia during a rededication ceremony here, Oct. 3, 2012. The ceremony was held to honor the his... More
A U.S. soldier with B Company, 5th Battalion, 101st
A U.S. soldier with B Company, 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, provides security for a UH-60 helicopter over Laghman province, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2012. The soldier provides security for the helicopte... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers plot coordinates
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers plot coordinates during a call for fire training exercise at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, May 6, 2013. ANA soldiers worked together during t... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Steven Fontenette slathers some
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Steven Fontenette slathers some gravy on a soldier’s Thanksgiving meal before handing it to him Nov. 28, 2013, at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, while working on the serving line. Fontene... More
Lt. Col. John Lubas and Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rose
Lt. Col. John Lubas and Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rose uncase their battalion colors during the transfer of authority ceremony, Feb. 27, 2014, at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Laghman province, Afghanistan... More
Corporal Shane Byram, a native of Sacramento, California
Corporal Shane Byram, a native of Sacramento, California and towed artillery system technician with Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, inspects an M777 howitzer aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand pro... More
An Afghan National Army soldier demonstrates the process
An Afghan National Army soldier demonstrates the process of using an aiming circle at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, May 16, 2013. The aiming circle was a piece of field artiller... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Ivan Mendez, assigned to the 5th
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Ivan Mendez, assigned to the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, looks through a laser range finder at Forward Operating Base Gamberi,... More
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Ledford adjusts his M4 rifle’s
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Ledford adjusts his M4 rifle’s aim and sight by repeatedly firing during the marksmanship challenge of 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division’s noncommissioned officer and soldier... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Adriana Fox, a Davis, Calif. native
U.S. Army Sgt. Adriana Fox, a Davis, Calif. native and chaplain assistant with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Patriot, takes a photo with Sergeant Audie Murphy Club member Sgt. Maj.... More