World Armed Forces Pictures & Videos

German Army Sgt 1st Class Christian Schmid observes U.S. Army Spc. Robert Hart with the Joint Multinational Training Command, while firing the German MG3 machine gun during qualification for the Schuetzenschnur badge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, July 30, 2013. The Schuetzenschnur is the German Armed Forces badge of marksmanship




U.S. Army Sgt.1st Class Rafael Monge with the Joint Multinational Training Command, fires the German MG3 machine gun during qualification for the Schuetzenschnur badge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, July 30, 2013. The Schuetzenschnur is the German Armed Forces badge of marksmanship.




German Army Staff Sgt. Alex Jakimenko and U.S. Army Sgt. Mikhail Chelyadin with the Joint Multinational Training Command, review Sgt. Chelyadin's shooting results during qualification for the Schuetzenschnur badge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, July 30, 2013. The Schuetzenschnur is the German Armed Forces bade of marksmanship




U.S. Army Sgt. Jermaine Baker, a native of Dallas, Texas and assigned to the Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC), fires the German MG3 machine gun during qualification for the Schuetzenschnur badge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 30, 2013. The Schuetzenschnur is the German Armed Forces Badge in Weapon's Proficiency.




German Army Staff Sgt. Alex Jakimenko observes U.S. Army Maj. William Carroll with the Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC), loading the German MG3 machine gun during qualification for the Schuetzenschnur badge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, July 30, 2013. The Schuetzenschnur is the German Armed Forces badge of marksmanship




U.S. Army Capt. Aleksandr Farberov with the Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC), reviews his shooting results during a qualification for the Schuetzenschnur badge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwoehr, Bavaria, Germany, July 30, 2013. The Schuetzenschnur is the German Armed Forces badge of marksmanship.


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Special forces from Australia’s Tactical Assault Group (East) and the U.S. Marine Corps, conducted a joint seaborne and airborne boarding of a ship underway in the waters off Yeppoon as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.

Special forces rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) successfully boarded a small team to secure an area of the ship before further teams boarded from RHIBs and others fast-roped onto the deck from Australian Army Black Hawk helicopters.

The special forces took control of the suspect vessel, engaged the ‘enemy’ and conducted a thorough search before being winched back onboard the Black Hawks and returning to base.

Royal Australian Navy refuelling tanker HMAS Sirius acted as the ‘suspect’ vessel during the exercise scenario.

The ADF has two Tactical Assault Groups – East (Sydney) and West (Perth) – tasked with direct action counter-terrorism and hostage recovery. Tactical Assault Group (East) is comprised of Australian Army soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment, Special Operations Engineer Regiment, Special Operations Logistics Squadron and Royal Australian Navy clearance divers.




An Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter, hovers over the flight deck to extract special forces from the Royal Australian Navy refuelling tanker HMAS Sirius, off the coast of Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.




An Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter hovers over the flight deck, to enable special forces to fast-rope onto the Royal Australian Navy refuelling tanker HMAS Sirius off the coast of Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013




An Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter hovers over the flight deck, to enable special forces to fast-rope onto the Royal Australian Navy refuelling tanker HMAS Sirius off the coast of Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.




An Australian Defence Force special forces operator from Tactical Assault Group (East), scales a ladder up the side of the Royal Australian Navy refuelling tanker HMAS Sirius off the coast of Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.




An Australian Defence Force special forces operator from Tactical Assault Group (East), scales a ladder up to the flight deck of the Royal Australian Navy refuelling tanker HMAS Sirius off the coast of Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.




Australian Defence Force rigid-hull inflatable boats from Tactical Assault Group (East), prepare to intercept a 'suspect' vessel in the waters off Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.




Australian Defence Force rigid-hull inflatable boats from Tactical Assault Group (East), prepare to intercept a 'suspect' vessel in the waters off Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.




Australian Defence Force rigid-hull inflatable boats from Tactical Assault Group (East), prepare to intercept a 'suspect' vessel in the waters off Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.




An Australian Defence Force special forces operator from Tactical Assault Group (East), prepares to embark on a mission to intercept a 'suspect' vessel in the waters off Yeppoon, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2013.


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This morning the AFM’s Special Duties Enhanced Boarding Team (SDEBT) made up of three Officers and 19 Other Ranks gathered at Maritime Squadron before leaving for their deployment off the coast of Somalia. Visibly moved and holding Maltese flags, the families of the soldiers, attended this morning’s informal farewell event.

The Hon Minister Dr Manuel Mallia together with the Commander of the Armed Forces of Malta and H.E the Dutch Ambassador Mr Robbert J.Gabrielse ,met the soldiers individually, auguring the best for the upcoming mission. Hon. Minister Dr Manuel Mallia thanked the soldiers for volunteering for such an important mission that will surely bring honour not only to themselves but to the country they represent. The minister also made reference to the families of the soldiers that have moulded men that are able to shoulder responsibility and commitment during military operations overseas. Brigadier Martin G Xuereb also made reference to months of professional training behind such a mission, making the Maltese soldiers prepared for a deployment of this proportion. His Excellency ,the Dutch Ambassador to Malta Mr Robbert J.Gabrielse said that this is yet another example of combined effort by the two countries to combat piracy through collaboration at all levels between the two countries.

This is the third time that the AFM is participating with troops as part of EU NAVFOR Atalanta off the coast of Somalia.

The Maltese soldiers celebrated their departure with a cake made especially for the occasion and following some light refreshments they made their way for the last hugs with their close relatives. A Dutch Navy landing craft was awaiting at the Maritime Squadron Base to transfer the Maltese contingent onto the Dutch Navy Mother ship, HNLMS Johan de Witt

Later on the Day the Director for Defence Matters Dr Joanne Mercieca together with H.E the Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands signed a memorandum of understanding between the two countries onboard the Duty Navy Vessel HNLMS Johan de Witt . The AFM’s Special Duties Enhanced Boarding Team together with their Dutch counterparts participated in several training evolutions just off the Grand Harbour later in the afternoon.






























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Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force put on camouflage fatigues while waiting for their turn to march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of The Royal Malaysian Armed Force Military Band rest while waiting for the parade to start during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force wait for their turn to march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of Malaysian Armed Forces march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of Malaysian Armed Forces march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




A vehicle of Malaysian Armed Forces artillery squad joins the march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of Malaysian Special Operations Force wait for their turn to march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of The Royal Malaysia Police march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




A member of Kuala Lumpur Municipal Council Horse Unit waits for their turn to march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.




Members of The Royal Malaysia Police march during the Malaysian Independance Day Parade on August 31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Malaysia celebrates the country's 56th Independence Anniversary in hope towards becoming a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020.


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