An F-15C Eagle fighter jet assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off for Weapons School Integration from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 21, 2019. In 1979, the F-15C and two-seat F-15D models entered the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
A B-1B Lancer bomber assigned to the 77th Weapons Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, takes off for Weapons School Integration from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 21, 2019. The B-1B can quickly deliver large quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against adversaries, anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
An F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) takes off for Weapons School Integration from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 21, 2019. The 64th AGRS is currently assisting the U.S. Air Force Weapons School by providing realistic threat replication for students participating in the Weapons School Integration exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
An F-22 fighter jet assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron (WPS) takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 21, 2019. Numerous WPS assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School are participating in the Weapons School Integration exercise as the capstone to their appointed Weapons Instructor Courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
A B-52H Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 340th Weapons Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana, takes off for Weapons School Integration from Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 21, 2019. The B-52H can perform tactical attacks, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air, maritime operations and provide worldwide precision navigation capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
U.S. Marines with Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) conduct a live fire training exercise with the AH-1Z Cobra and F-35B Lightning II in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 26, 2019. VMX-1 is an operational test squadron that tests multiple aircraft, allowing for the continuation of safety improvements, aircraft reliability, and overall lethality of Marine Corps aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. John Hall)
A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, prepares to fast-rope from a Belgian Army NH90 Eurocopter with the 1st Wing Mobile Air Operation Team during a training exercise at Libreville, Gabon, Nov. 20, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez)
A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, slides down the rope from a Belgian Army NH90 Eurocopter with the 1st Wing Mobile Air Operation Team during a fast-rope training exercise at Libreville, Gabon, Nov. 20, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez)
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receive an orientation and indoctrination brief of a Belgian Army NH90 Eurocopter with the 1st Wing Mobile Air Operation Team before conducting a fast-rope training exercise at Libreville, Gabon, Nov. 20, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by 2nd Lt. Andrew Soto)
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion wait to receive their drill instructors on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 6, 2019. India Company will spend Forming Day learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)
A senior drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion delivers the senior drill instructor speech on Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 6, 2019. India Company will spend Forming Day learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)
A drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion corrects recruits on line on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 6, 2019. India Company will spend Forming Day learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Craig Johnson with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion delivers the senior drill instructor speech on Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 6, 2019. India Company will spend Forming Day learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)
Students in Cold-Weather Operations Course Class 20-01 move through the snow and terrain on snowshoes during training Dec. 12, 2019, on North Post at Fort McCoy, Wis. CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, including snowshoe training and skiing as well as how to use ahkio sleds and other gear. Training also focuses on terrain and weather analysis, risk management, cold-weather clothing, developing winter fighting positions in the field, camouflage and concealment, and numerous other areas that are important to know in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. The training is coordinated through the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Fort McCoy. (U.S. Army Photos by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
A U.S. Marine with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, fires an M777 Howitzer during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) on Marine Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 12, 2019. SK20 increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and conduct operations against a capable near-peer adversary with a focus on a major combat maneuvers and sustainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)
U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, standby for a fire mission during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) on Marine Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 7, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Hutter, a field artillery cannoneer with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, resupplies a projectile to the gun line during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) on Marine Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 10, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Matias, a field artillery cannoneer with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, fuzes 155mm Howitzer rounds during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) on Marine Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2019.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)
A F-16 is flow by Maj Spencer Bell, 40th Flight Test Squadron test pilot, during a flutter mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 12, 2019. The 40 FLTS mission is to execute exceptional fighter developmental test and support to deliver war-winning capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)
A F-16 flown by Maj Spencer Bell, 40th Flight Test Squadron test pilot, receives fuel from a KC-46 Pegasus during a flutter mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 12, 2019. This was the first operational refueling by the new McConnell AFB aircraft, from the 344 Air Refueling Squadron, which only had a total of 11 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)
U.S. Air Force T-38C Talons assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, fly in a 4-ship formation while returning to base from a training flight, Dec. 19, 2019. The flight focused on 4-ship maneuvers and proficiency for instructor pilots completing syllabus training. The 560 FTS qualifies pilots from various airframes as instructor pilots in the T-38 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt Christopher Boitz)
U.S. Army Soldiers prepare for a night reconnaissance mission Dec. 10, 2019 near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, during Iron Union 12. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Darron Salzer, Task Force Spartan)
U.S. Army soldiers kick back atop their M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles prior to conducting a reconnaissance mission Dec. 10, 2019 during exercise Iron Union in the Rub' al-Khali desert near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Darron Salzer, Task Force Spartan)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, reinforce the Baghdad Embassy Compound in Iraq, Jan 1, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot)
Paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division prepare equipment and load aircraft bound for the U.S. Central Command area of operations from Fort Bragg, N.C. on January 4, 2020. This deployment is a precautionary action taken to respond to increased threat levels against U.S. personnel and facilities. The 'Devil' Brigade is the nucleus of the U.S. Immediate Response Force, capable of rapidly deploying anywhere in the world in response to a variety of contingency operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Hubert Delany III)
Paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division prepare equipment and load aircraft bound for the U.S. Central Command area of operations from Fort Bragg, N.C. on January 4, 2020. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Hubert Delany III)
U.S. Air Force personnel load 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division equipment on C-17 Globemaster aircraft bound for the U.S. Central Command area of operations from Fort Bragg, N.C. on January 4, 2020. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Justin Stafford)
Paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division prepare equipment and load aircraft bound for the U.S. Central Command area of operations from Fort Bragg, N.C. on January 4, 2020. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Hubert Delany III)
U.S. Air Force personnel load 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division equipment on C-17 Globemaster aircraft bound for the U.S. Central Command area of operations from Fort Bragg, N.C. on January 4, 2020. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Justin Stafford)
