US Military Pictures & Videos

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and 1st Air Combat Brigade conducted airfield operations, Jan. 29, 2018. The aircrews practice ground operations, airfield takeoffs, landings, and hovering procedures, at the Katterbach Army Airfield in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany (U.S. Army photos by Visual Information Specialist Georgios Moumoulidis, TSC Ansbach).

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An A-10 assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing's 190th Fighter Squadron sits idle during a recent blood moon and eclipse Jan. 31, 2018 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. The blood moon was not visible as clouds began moving in and obscuring the view. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Tech. Sgt. John Winn)

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U.S. Airmen from the 924th Aircraft Maintenance Unit compete in the 2017 load crew of the year competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 26, 2018. Load crew competitions are held to boost morale and show team cohesiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael X. Beyer)

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Pfc. Tyiamarte Linley, an ammo bearer and mortarman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, prepares 120mm mortars for firing, Jan 29. 2018, during Inferno Creek 2018 near Thumrait, Oman. Inferno Creek 2018 is an annual Omani-U.S. exercise focused on building bilateral ties between the two militaries. This is the first time the exercise was held at the company level. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. David L. Nye)

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U.S. Soldiers with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, maneuver a M109A6 Paladin howitzer in preparation for a live fire exercise at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Feb. 01, 2018. The rotational deployments of armored brigade combat teams are a tangible expression of U.S. commitment to strengthening the defensive and deterrent capabilities of the NATO alliance.
(U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

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A U.S. Soldier with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, looks out the driver's hatch of a M109A6 Paladin howitzer at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Feb. 01, 2018.
(U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

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Senior Airman Astrid Hernandez, 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron contracting officer representative, looks over her checklist in The Rock fitness center Feb. 13, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Hernandez is responsible for looking over the fitness centers, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities and lodging. She helps improve facilities and oversees that the contractors are meeting standards and following guidelines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)

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POPE ARMY AIRFIELD, N.C. — A C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., launches with a load of 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers and cargo here Feb. 9, 2018, during a joint Large Package Week and Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise Feb. 5-11. Airmen in the 43d Air Mobility Operations Group at Pope provided ground support for visiting Air Force aircrews airlifting Soldiers and equipment out of Pope Field during the exercise. Throughout the week, Air Mobility Command crews carried out 173 missions, transporting more than 3,000 paratroopers and 2.8 million pounds of heavy vehicles, container delivery systems and other cargo. Airmen in the 43d AMOG here serve as the linchpin for America’s Global Response Force, connecting AMC airlift and Brigade Combat Teams of the 82nd ABN DIV, and providing operations, maintenance, Aerial Port, fuels, ground equipment and other support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Marc Barnes)

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Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force prepare their gear at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 13, 2018, as a part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-18. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. William Chockey)

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Snow removal trucks from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clear the flight line at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 14, 2018. The snow removal team helped ensure the efficient takeoffs and landings of all inbound and outbound aircraft on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

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A U.S. Airman assigned to the 307th Security Forces Squadron loads ammunition into a M240B machine gun during annual weapons training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Feb. 9, 2018. The assistant gunner is responsible for spotting, reloading and changing the barrel to help hit specified targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Callie Ware/Released)

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, Feb. 08, 2018. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to bases throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, works with air transportation personnel during the off-load of cargo at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 09, 2018. C-17 load masters ensure cargo is safely and securely transported and are responsible for ensuring the rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)

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Aerial transportation team personnel work to off-load cargo from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 09, 2018. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to bases throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The aircraft can be outfitted to perform tactical airlift, airdrop, and aeromedical evacuation as missions require. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)

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U.S. Soldiers assigned to Echo 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct a field training exercise at the Amberg Local Training Area, Freihoels Forst, Germany, Feb. 14, 2018. The unit conducted an evaluation Field Training exercise for Soldiers assigned to Echo Forward Support Company, Task Force Viper from Katterbach Army Airfield. The Soldiers Perform aviation forward arming refuel points, ground maintenance, field feeding, convoy operations, and unit defense. (U.S. Army photos by Visual Information Specialist Georgios Moumoulidis)

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Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance) conduct 500 hours phase maintenance on an AH-64 Apache helicopter at Katterbach Army Airfield, Germany, Feb. 23, 2018. Phase maintenance inspections occur at regular intervals on all aircraft in order to keep them operational. (U.S. Army photos by Charles Rosemond)

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