A coalition force member fires an M-249 squad automatic
A coalition force member fires an M-249 squad automatic weapon during advanced rifle marksmanship training, Kabul province, March 18, 2013. The training is necessary to stay proficient in their marksmanship ski... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric M. Dubois, a tactical
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric M. Dubois, a tactical air control party specialist with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, fires his M4 carbine during a weapons qualification at Operation Northern Strik... More
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
Soldiers from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Soldiers from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) went to the Camp Carroll range to qualify for the Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) on Oct. 16.
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Lambright (right) with Scout
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Lambright (right) with Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, advises Spc. Juan Sanchez, also with the platoon, on the fundamentals of basi... More
Pvt. Christian Grossman (left), a motor transport operator
Pvt. Christian Grossman (left), a motor transport operator with the 1229th Transportation Company, Maryland Army National Guard, practices with an M249 during his unit’s annual training at Camp Dawson, West Vir... More
Marines with Transportation Support Company, Combat
Marines with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, prepare to be checked for extra rounds after a live fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines conducted the traini... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a tactical
An Afghan soldier provides security during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition ... More
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Church, a range safety
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Church, a range safety with the New York Army National Guard 106th Regional Training Institute, checks a 9 mm Barretta’s chamber for any loaded ammo before allowing Spc. Stephanie Ku... More
Spc. Aaron Broussard, a cable systems installer-maintainer,
Spc. Aaron Broussard, a cable systems installer-maintainer, assigned to Signal Intelligence Sustainment Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, makes sight-picture adjustments o... More
Afghan soldiers provide security while conducting a
Afghan soldiers provide security while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coa... More
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security... More
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
Sgt. Matthew Norton, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with
Sgt. Matthew Norton, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 308th Chemical Company, attempts to repair a vehicle headlight at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., March 14, 2015. The Vallejo, California-based unit conduct... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. ... More
A coalition force member fires an M-249 squad automatic
A coalition force member fires an M-249 squad automatic weapon during advanced rifle marksmanship training, Kabul province, March 18, 2013. The training is necessary to stay proficient in their marksmanship ski... More
Spc. Francisco Lopez, a signal support systems specialist
Spc. Francisco Lopez, a signal support systems specialist with the 308th Chemical Company, views his target at the zero range at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., March 14, 2015. The Vallejo, California-based unit c... More
A Marine in the standing position fires an M16 rifle
A Marine in the standing position fires an M16 rifle at targets a short distance away, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 23, 2017. The Marines spent the day at the range to achieve their annual rifle qualifications a... More
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. ... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through buildings during a
Afghan soldiers maneuver through buildings during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Kim, a quartermaster and
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Kim, a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer assigned to the New York Army National Guard 145th Maintenance Battalion, reviews his zeroing score for the M4A1 Carbine on his ta... More
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
An Afghan soldier maneuvers through a building during
An Afghan soldier maneuvers through a building during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force befor... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon W. Motley (right),
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon W. Motley (right), a tactical air control party specialist with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, fires his M9 pistol during a shoot-and-move weapons course at Oper... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody L. Canfield, a tactical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody L. Canfield, a tactical air control party specialist with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, uses a speed loader to place 5.56 mm ammunition in an M4 carbine magazine befo... More
U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Alpha Company "Sapper"
U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Alpha Company "Sapper" 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, qualify on their assigned weapons to maintain readiness in preparation for a rotation at the Joint ... More
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Spc. Francisco Lopez, a signal support systems specialist
Spc. Francisco Lopez, a signal support systems specialist with the 308th Chemical Company, fires his weapon during weapons qualification at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., March 14, 2015. The Vallejo, California-b... More
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Forc... More
Marines with Transportation Support Company, Combat
Marines with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, wait for the command to face their targets and engage during a live fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines cond... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 125th Military Police Battalion
U.S. Soldiers with the 125th Military Police Battalion receive instructions and a safety briefing prior to a M249 squad automatic weapon familiarization training at the Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver Training Cen... More
Maj. Gen. James S. Hartsell, Mobilization Assistant
Maj. Gen. James S. Hartsell, Mobilization Assistant to Commander, United States Pacific Command and a distinguished pistol expert, addresses Reserve Marine students about the importance of marksmanship excellen... More
Soldiers with the 1229th Transportation Company, Maryland
Soldiers with the 1229th Transportation Company, Maryland Army National Guard get a safety briefing at the M16 range during the unit’s annual training at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, on June 11, 2016. Their 2016... More
An Afghan soldier checks communications during a tactical
An Afghan soldier checks communications during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coali... More
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 3, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver into a building during clearance
Afghan soldiers maneuver into a building during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coali... More
Afghan soldiers prepare for a tactical training exercise
Afghan soldiers prepare for a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart i... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a stairwell during
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a stairwell during clearance tactics training in Kabul province,Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets prepare to
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets prepare to march to an objective near Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., April 10-12. Cadets from the UC Berkeley, University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University ROTC p... More
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - The first indoor rifle
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - The first indoor rifle range in the Army Reserve, a Modular Small Arms Range, or MSAR, is slated to open for training April 26. “The sons and daughters of American Samoa serving in ... More
Soldiers of the 308th Chemical Company stand in formation
Soldiers of the 308th Chemical Company stand in formation during battle training assembly at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., March 14, 2015. The Vallejo, California-based unit conducted range operations and practi... More
Afghan soldiers listen to instructions during clearance
Afghan soldiers listen to instructions during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coaliti... More
Coalition forces practice squad live-fire tactics in
Coalition forces practice squad live-fire tactics in Kabul province, April 27, 2013. The training is vital in keeping forces tactically proficient while forward deployed in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.... More
A member of the Manbij Military Council loads his magazine
A member of the Manbij Military Council loads his magazine at a range near Tishreen, Syria, August 6, 2018. The MMC is dedicated to ensuring the continued peace and stability in Manbij. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.... More
A member of the Manbij Military Council fires at a
A member of the Manbij Military Council fires at a target during a stress shoot drill at a range near Tishreen, Syria, August 6, 2018. The stress shoot was a portion of an overall assessment of marksmanship ski... More
Members of the Manbij Military Council do push-ups
Members of the Manbij Military Council do push-ups as part of an assessment at a range near Tishreen, Syria, August 6, 2018. The stress shooting portion of the assessment included push-ups, a run and shooting f... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a stairwell during
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a stairwell during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
Tactical air control party specialists with the 169th
Tactical air control party specialists with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron fire their M4 carbines during a shoot-and-move course at Operation Northern Strike in Alpena, Mich., Aug. 15, 2014. Northern... More
Tech. Sgt. James R. LeGault, 122nd Security Forces
Tech. Sgt. James R. LeGault, 122nd Security Forces CATM NCO in charge, 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., explains the course of fire to Senior Master Sgt. Douglas Dye, 1st Sgt., 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Way... More
Coalition forces practice squad live-fire tactics in
Coalition forces practice squad live-fire tactics in Kabul province, April 27, 2013. The training is vital in keeping forces tactically proficient while forward deployed in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.... More
Cpl. Zachary E. Bandli, a native of Ogden, Utah, and
Cpl. Zachary E. Bandli, a native of Ogden, Utah, and a signal support systems specialist with 534th Signal Company, 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, Fort Carson, Colo., checks to ensure ... More
180318-N-XK809-056 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2018)
180318-N-XK809-056 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Andrew Tyler, from Memphis, Tenn., fires an M16 rifle during a gun shoot on the port aircraft elevator of the amphibious assault... More
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation for an upcoming mission in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Spc. Andrew Seehafer (center) and Pvt. Theophile Mbeb,
Spc. Andrew Seehafer (center) and Pvt. Theophile Mbeb, both motor transport operators with the 1229th Transportation Company, Maryland Army National Guard, discuss Mbeb's shooting at the M16 rifle range during ... More
Afghan soldiers provide security as part of a tactical
Afghan soldiers provide security as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalitio... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 18, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces d... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
180318-N-XK809-285 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 17, 2018)
180318-N-XK809-285 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 17, 2018) Sailors fire M16 rifles during a gun shoot on the port aircraft elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is opera... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
U.S. Army Spc. Gerald Batey, 85th Military Intelligence
U.S. Army Spc. Gerald Batey, 85th Military Intelligence Company, 25th Infantry Division, assembles a radio and performs a radio check during the U.S. Army Pacific Warrior Challenge June 11, 2014, at Schofield B... More
Soldiers were qualifying at Camp Smith Training Site
Soldiers were qualifying at Camp Smith Training Site in order to go on State Active Duty to reinforce Joint Task Force Empire Shield, the New York National Guard security force in New York City, at the directio... More
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
A 5.56 mm casing is seen on the CRTC Alpena firing
A 5.56 mm casing is seen on the CRTC Alpena firing range after tactical air control party specialists with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron complete a weapons qualification at Operation Northern Strike... More
Diving supervisor candidates are taught the importance
Diving supervisor candidates are taught the importance of inspecting dive gear prior to allowing Marines to enter the water. This is one of the many responsibilities taught during the diving supervisor’s course.
Two U.S. Army M109A6 Paladins fire 155mm rounds of
Two U.S. Army M109A6 Paladins fire 155mm rounds of white phosphorous smoke during qualifications for Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at q... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during
Afghan soldiers maneuver through a building during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
An Afghan soldier uses empty bullet shells as ear protection
An Afghan soldier uses empty bullet shells as ear protection while his platoon trains on rifle marksmanship in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan Nat... More
Sergeant Joshua Burkholder (right) and Spc. Andrew
Sergeant Joshua Burkholder (right) and Spc. Andrew Dusek (left), both with Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, fire M4 Assault Rifles April 23, 2014, at Grafe... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody L. Canfield, a tactical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody L. Canfield, a tactical air control party specialist with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, makes an adjustment on his M4 carbine before a weapons qualification at Operat... More
Cpl. Zachary E. Bandli, a native of Ogden, Utah and
Cpl. Zachary E. Bandli, a native of Ogden, Utah and a signal support systems specialist with 534th Signal Company, 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, checks a simulated casualty during the... More
Afghan soldiers practice firing their weapons at night
Afghan soldiers practice firing their weapons at night in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart i... More
A Soldier from the 416th Theater Engineer Command waits
A Soldier from the 416th Theater Engineer Command waits in the ammunition shed as other Soldiers are firing during the M16 marksmanship qualification at the Joliet Army Training Area, in Elwood, Ill, June 6. (U... More
A U.S. Army Reserve Soldier within the 200th Military
A U.S. Army Reserve Soldier within the 200th Military Police Command train on their assigned weapons during a qualification range at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 4. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jen... More
Lance Cpls. James Leiter and Christopher Robeson score
Lance Cpls. James Leiter and Christopher Robeson score and repair a target during the combat pistol program pre-qualification at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons... More
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security ... More
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets react to a
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets react to a simulated hostage situation near Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., April 10-12. Cadets from the UC Berkeley, University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University ... More
Afghan soldiers conduct a tactical training exercise
Afghan soldiers conduct a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart in 2... More
Coalition force members fire an M-240 machine gun during
Coalition force members fire an M-240 machine gun during advanced rifle marksmanship training in Kabul province on March 18, 2013. The training is necessary to stay proficient in their marksmanship skills while... More
Coalition force members fire an M-240 machine gun during
Coalition force members fire an M-240 machine gun during advanced rifle marksmanship training in Kabul province on March 18, 2013. The training is necessary to stay proficient in their marksmanship skills while... More
Afghan soldiers advance to a compound during a tactical
Afghan soldiers advance to a compound during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalitio... More
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. ... More
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security ... More
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers listen to a briefing prior
U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers listen to a briefing prior to conducting reflexive fire drills during the USARPAC Warrior Challenge June 11, 2014, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Seventeen Soldiers competed to earn t... More
U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Alpha Company "Sapper"
U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Alpha Company "Sapper" 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, qualify on their assigned weapons to maintain readiness in preparation for a rotation at the Joint ... More
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are qualifying to become diving supervisors during the Diving Supervisor’s Course off the northeast coast of Camp ... More
Body armor, Afghan Security Force members receive instructions
Afghan Security Force members receive instructions during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. (U.S... More
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - The first indoor rifle
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - The first indoor rifle range in the Army Reserve, a Modular Small Arms Range, or MSAR, is slated to open for training at the Konelio Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center - American Samoa, A... More
U.S. Army Pacific soldiers retrieve targets after conducting
U.S. Army Pacific soldiers retrieve targets after conducting reflexive fire drills during the USARPAC Warrior Challenge June 11, 2014, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Seventeen Soldiers competed to earn the titl... More
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Tumey, a combat medic from the
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Tumey, a combat medic from the 8th Medical Command at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, qualifies on his assigned weapon, an M4 carbine rifle Sept. 21, 2020 at the qualification training range 2, Scho... More
Coalition forces practice squad live-fire tactics in
Coalition forces practice squad live-fire tactics in Kabul province, April 27, 2013. The training is vital in keeping forces tactically proficient while forward deployed in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.... More
Spc. Curtis Gozdziewski, with Scout Platoon, Headquarters
Spc. Curtis Gozdziewski, with Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, fires an M4 assault rifle April 23, 2014, at Rose Barracks, Germany. The platoon conducted r... More
Afghan soldiers load ammunition to practice firing
Afghan soldiers load ammunition to practice firing their weapons at night in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalit... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Rosser, 35th Air Defense Artillery
U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Rosser, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Launching Station Enhanced Maintainer, qualifies with an M-16 rifle during the U.S. Army Pacific Warrior Challenge June 11, 2014, at Schofield B... More
An Afghan soldiers clears around a corner during clearance
An Afghan soldiers clears around a corner during clearance tactics training in Kabul province, Feb. 18, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Soldiers with the 1229th Transportation Company, Maryland
Soldiers with the 1229th Transportation Company, Maryland Army National Guard kneel to fire their M16 rifles during weapons qualification as part of the unit’s annual training at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, on ... More