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JINHAE, SOUTH KOREA 03.07.2024... Photos by Grady Fontana. Military Sealift Command Far East
U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade takes off from prepositioning ship USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), March 7. (Courtesy photo)



JINHAE, SOUTH KOREA...03.07.2024. Courtesy Photo. Military Sealift Command Far East
Crew members remove chocks from a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter after single-spot deck-landing qualifications on prepositioning ship USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), March 7. (Courtesy photo)



JINHAE, SOUTH KOREA. 03.07.2024. Courtesy Photo. Military Sealift Command Far East
Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade exit a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter after single-spot deck-landing qualifications on prepositioning ship USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), March 7. (Courtesy photo)

PHILIPPINE SEA. A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, attached to the 5th Bomb Wing, and aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, fly in formation over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 24, 2024. The Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Thomas Gooley)



U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct a tandem High Altitude, Low Opening jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Feb. 27, 2024. HALO jumps are performed from altitudes with limited oxygen, requiring members to employ specialized training beyond standard parachute insertions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)



An F-22 Raptor cuts through the sky while participating in the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 1, 2024. The F-22 Demonstration Team performs at air shows around the globe, showcasing aerial demonstrations that include the power loop, split, and tail slide, as well as a high-speed pass and a dedication pass. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)



A U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog handler and his MWD participate in water familiarization training at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Feb. 26, 2024. MWD handlers and their working dogs work together to train on commands in all environments to ensure they are ready to respond anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Over 38,000 meals, ready to eat and water destined for an airdrop over Gaza, are loaded aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enables the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)



The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team “Thunderbirds” perform a photo chase mission over Navy Air Facility El Centro, Calif., February 26, 2024. The photo chase mission was flown during a low-altitude show practice. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm)



Airmen conduct weapons drills during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Combat Medic Tier 3 Pilot Course at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024. Travis AFB will be an operational site to teach the 64-hour course to selected medical Air Force specialty codes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)

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Laboratory’s XQ-67A Off Board Sensing Station, designed and built by General Atomics, took its maiden flight Feb. 28, 2024, from Gray Butte Field Airport in Palmdale, Calif. The XQ-67A, the first of a second generation of autonomous collaborative platforms, completed several test points and safely recovered on the first of a series of flight tests. (Courtesy photo)



U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron maintain a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration on an F-35A Lightning II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. FARP allows operators to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another, enabling fighter aircraft to land, refuel or re-arm before returning to air-battle operations rapidly in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Lt. Col. Charles Brantigan, 416th Flight Test Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Jonathan Aronoff, T-7A Integrated Test Force director, assist Boeing test pilots in delivering a T-7A Red Hawk and BTX-1 prototype aircraft for flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024. The pilots assisted in ferrying the aircraft from the manufacturing site in St. Louis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner)



Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growlers, E-7A Wedgetail and F-35A Lightning IIs fly in formation with U.S. Air Force B-2 Bombers and F-22 Raptors over Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown, Australia, Aug. 19, 2024. The RAAF and the U.S. Air Force have a long-standing partnership that includes collaboration on exercises, training and other activities. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by FSGT Christopher Dickson)



A 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy response force member prepares to engage opposing force members during an Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Aug. 19, 2024. ARROW challenges CRF teams from F.E. Warren Air Force Base Wyo., Minot AFB, N.D., and Malmstrom AFB, Mont., to demonstrate their readiness and ability to effectively provide convoy protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)



An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing advances towards a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Utah, Aug. 15, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities are essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)



A C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., lands on the flightline during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 3, 2024. During Bamboo Eagle, Air Mobility Command assets supported warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics and tactical air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)



A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., arrives at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 8, 2024. The 60th AMW’s mission supports force posture changes to improve force protection procedures, increase support to the defense of allies and to remain ready to respond to various contingencies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Lowe)



Military working dog Daria runs the obstacle course with Senior Airman Andrew Melis, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force, as well as detect explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enters the water from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in waters east of South Korea, Sept. 1, 2024, during exercise Ssang Yong 24. Exercise SY 24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)



A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarks the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in waters east of South Korea, Sept. 1, 2024, during exercise Ssang Yong 24.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)



A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, calls a simulated casualty evacuation during a long-range raid with Republic of Korea Navy SEALs, ROK Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division, and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos assigned to 40 Commando, at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, South Korea, as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24 on Aug. 29, 2024. Exercise SY24 strengthens the ROK-U.S. Alliance and partnership with the UK through combined, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula and regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)



A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrols with Republic of Korea Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division, during a long-range raid with ROK Navy SEALs and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos assigned to 40 Commando, at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024, as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)



A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds security during a long-range raid with Republic of Korea Navy SEALs, ROK Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division, and U.K.Royal Marine Commandos assigned to 40 Commando, at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024, as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)



U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ensure accountability of forces at K-3 Air Base, Pohang, South Korea, following a long-range raid with ROK Navy SEALs, ROK Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division, and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos assigned to 40 Commando, as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24 on Aug. 29, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)



A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, and a U.K. Royal Marine Commando assigned to 40 Commando, hold security after insertion by MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Rein.), 15th MEU, during a long-range raid with Republic of Korea Navy SEALs and ROK Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division, at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024, as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Jacinto and Capt. Clayton Vermeesch, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, attach an American flag to an M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle during the Tanks in Town commemoration event in Mons, Belgium, Sept. 1, 2024. Tanks In Town commemorates the liberation of the City of Mons by the U.S. Army's 3rd Armored Division on Sept. 2, 1944. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Richard Morgan)



U.S. Army artilleryman with 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, practice what they will be doing for the upcoming mission to sling load a M119 A3 105mm howitzer during Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Puslatpur 5, Indonesia on Sept. 01, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Thomas Madrzak)





U.S. Army artillerymen with 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, prepare for the helicopter to sling load a M119 A3 105mm howitzer during Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Puslatpur 5, Indonesia on Sept. 01, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Thomas Madrzak)



U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, operate an M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle during the Tanks in Town commemoration event in Mons, Belgium, Sept. 1, 2024. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the event, which honors the liberation of the City of Mons by the U.S. Army's 3rd Armored Division. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Richard Morgan)



U.S. Army Pfc. Sebastian Vargas, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, operates an M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle during the Tanks in Town commemoration event in Mons, Belgium, Sept. 1, 2024. This event is one of many community outreach events that 1st Cav. Div. has participated in across Europe this year. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Richard Morgan)



U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, operate an M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle during the Tanks in Town commemoration event in Mons, Belgium, Sept. 1, 2024. The weekend-long event culminated in a parade through the surrounding communities and the streets of Mons, with U.S. Soldiers marching alongside other military participants from across Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Richard Morgan)

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 9, 2024) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload vehicles from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024.





America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre)





OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 9, 2024) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload supplies from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)





OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 9, 2024) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload vehicles from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)