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  • A U.S. Army Reserve CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot deployed with Task Force Warhawk, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, scans over the Registan Desert in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, June 21, 2017. The Warhawks provide aviation support to U.S. Forces Afghanistan as part of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

    Registan Desert

  • A Soldier fires an M302 grenade launcher for the Pacific Theater Best Warrior Competition, June 13, 2017, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The contest will determine who is the best Soldier and noncommissioned officer in the Pacific. (,

    Pacific Theater Best Warrior Competition

  • Soldiers of the 100th Battalion donned ghillie suits, June 18, 2017, in preparation for a mock ambush on opposing forces during their annual training at Kahuku Training Area.

    Ambush on opposing forces

  • Reserve Soldiers from the 339th Military Police Company (Combat Support), headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, train on route reconnaissance at a Warrior Exercise (WAREX) through the dusty trails of Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., June 20. The Soldiers had to relocate their tactical assembly areas in the field multiple times as they reconnoitered different areas of their operational environment, while fighting against temperatures reaching 100-plus degrees daily.

    Route reconnaissance

  • U.S. Soldiers put on camouflage and set up forward observation posts at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, June 14, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence- oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations' militaries.

    Forward observation posts

  • North Carolina National Guard and Air National Guard firefighters extinguish a simulated crash during exercises for Operation Vigilant Catamount in Dupont State Forest, June 8, 2017. Operation Vigilant Catamount is a joint civilian and NCNG regional domestic operations and homeland security exercise.

    Firefighters extinguish a simulated crash

  • U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade, descend onto Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, June 8, 2017, after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft during airborne operations. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projective forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours.

    Airborne operations

  • A flag detail raise the flag before the Army's 242nd Birthday run, Fort Benning, Ga., June 15.

    Flag detail

  • 1st. Sgt. Andre Bland of the 82nd Airborne Division stands focused while his parachute is inspected prior to an airborne operation at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 14, 2017.

    Parachute inspection

  • Special Operations Soldiers fire upon an enemy vehicle during a capabilities  exercise hosted by U.S. Army Special Operations Command, June 6, at Fort Bragg, N.C.

    Special Operations capabilities exercise

  • Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II led III Corps staff, subordinate commanders and sergeants major, in a D-Day observance PT session, June 6, to mark the 73rd anniversary of the momentous Allied assault on Normandy at Omaha, Sword, Gold, Juno, and Utah beaches. The event featured a run and obstacle course at the Phantom Warrior Air Assault Course here, focusing on the service and sacrifices of "The Greatest Generation" 73 days ago today.

    D-Day observance

  • Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct sling load and air assault training with M777A2 Howitzers, during Saber Strike 2017, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland, June 7, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations' militaries.

    Sling load and air assault

  • U.S. Army vessel Lt. Gen. William B. Bunker (LSV-4) approaches a slip at Waipio Point, Hawaii, June 3, 2017. The Army vessel ferried vehicles and M777A2 155mm howitzers for transport to Hawaii.

    U.S. Army vessel Lt. Gen. William B. Bunker (LSV-4)

  • Engineer Soldiers with 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conducted engineer training qualification tables as part of Saber Strike 17, where they performed basic demolition at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area in Poland, June 8, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO Alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations' militaries.

    Demolition

  • Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks during an event where NASA introduced 12 new astronaut candidates at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Seven candidates are service members: Army Maj. Frank Rubio, a battalion surgeon for 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Dominick, Former Navy SEAL Jonny Kim, Air Force Lt. Col. Raja Chari, Marine Corps Maj. Jasmin Moghbeli, Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Bob Hines and Navy Lt. Kayla Barron. After completing two years of training, the new astronaut candidates could be assigned to missions performing research on the International Space Station, launching from American soil on spacecraft built by commercial companies, and launching on deep space missions on NASA's new Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket.

    Military astronaut candidates

  • U.S. Soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, set off smoke grenades during Northern Edge 2017 May 10, 2017, at Fort Greely, Alaska. The smoke was used by the Soldiers to mark the completion of one of the objectives needed to regain the port the simulated port they were taking.

    Smoke grenades

  • A paratrooper participates in an airborne operation in Sainte-Mere- Eglise, France, June 4, 2017. This event commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the U.S.' steadfast commitment to European allies and partners. Overall, approximately 400 U.S. service members from units in Europe and the U.S. are participating in ceremonial D-Day events from May 31 to June 7, 2017.

    D-Day airborne operation

  • A U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team member soars over an Air Force F-22 Raptor during the Memorial Day weekend National Salute to America's Heroes Miami Air and Sea Show at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami in Opa-locka, Fla., May 26, 2017. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard service members are participating in the air and sea show to demonstrate their capabilities to the public, educate, and increase awareness of each branch's unique mission and role.

    Air and sea show

  • Sky Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Commando Brigade, Greek Army conduct a fast rope training exercise from a Greek helicopter, May 22, 2017, in Thessaloniki, Greece, as a part of Exercise Bayonet Minotaur 2017. This is a bilateral training exercise between U.S. Soldiers and the Greek Armed Forces, focused on enhancing NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills.

    Fast rope training exercise

  • Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division detonate explosives during an airborne review at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg N.C., May 25, 2017. The airborne review is the culminating event of All American Week 100, which is an opportunity for Paratroopers past and present to celebrate being members of the All American Division. This year's theme is,"Celebrating a Century of Service!"

    Explosives

  • Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division, participate in the Best Squad Competition, located on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 23, 2017. The Best Squad Competition is an All American Week tradition where squads from throughout the Division complete an obstacle course, a warrior skills lane, a combat lifesaver skills lane, and stress shoot for time.

    Best Squad Competition

  • Soldiers return fire while conducting a town defense scenario during Saber Junction 17 at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, May 15, 2017. Saber Junction 17 is the U.S. Army Europe's 2nd Cavalry Regiment's combat training center certification exercise. It includes nearly 4,500 participants from 13 NATO and European partner nations.

    Town defense scenario

  • Soldiers detonate a Mine Clearing Line Charge during Northern Edge 2017, May 10, 2017, at Fort Greely, Alaska. The MICLIC is a clearing device used to clear a path through minefields or obstacles.

    Mine Clearing Line Charge

  • The North Carolina National Guard's military funeral honors team renders professional and dignified honors in accordance with service tradition, to all eligible service members, retirees, and veterans when requested by an authorized family member or representative.

    Military Funeral Honors

  • Roses line the Global War on Terrorism Memorial during the All American Week Memorial Service at the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 24, 2017. The Memorial Service is an All American Week tradition which allows members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Family members and friends to take a moment and recognize 5,021 Paratroopers who gave their lives in combat and 236 Paratroopers who made the ultimate sacrifice training during the Division's Century of Service.

    Global War on Terrorism Memorial

  • Troopers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment seize an objective during a Joint Force Entry exercise, in collaboration with NATO allies, to kick off Saber Junction 17 at Hradcany Air Field, Czech Republic, April 29, 2017.

    Joint Force Entry exercise

  • Sgt. 1st Class Chris Richards of the Connecticut National Guard attaches a 12,000-pound beached buoy to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, May 9, 2017, near Chatham, Mass. The Chinook lifted the buoy from the beach and brought it offshore where Coast Guard Cutter Oak picked it up after it broke free of its mooring off the coast of Maine during a winter storm.

    12,000-pound beached buoy

  • U.S. Army Soldiers operate a high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) in support of ground forces in Afghanistan, May 5, 2017.

    High mobility artillery rocket system

  • A U.S. Army Soldier jumps from a Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter into the Pacific Ocean near Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, May 16, 2017, during helocast insertion training. The Soldier is assigned to 25th Infantry Division's 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

    Jumping into the Pacific Ocean

  • 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment leaders observe as their follow-on paratroopers exit a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster to join in the fight during a Joint Forcible Entry Operation exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 3, 2017. Hundreds of paratroopers jumped from U.S. and Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft in conjunction with the biennial U.S. Air Force Alaska Command exercise Northern Edge. It is in preparation for upcoming training at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk, La.

    Joint Forcible Entry Operation exercise

  • Nearly 70 members the Oklahoma Army National Guard returned home from a deployment to the Middle East to a ceremony at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman, Okla., April 25.
, 2017. The 777th Aviation Support Battalion, 90th Troop Command deployed to the Middle East last summer. While there, the unit provided aviation support, including aviation refueling operations, ammunition distribution, warehouse operations, water purification and transportation for the 77th Theatre Aviation Brigade out of Arkansas.

    Homecoming embrace

  • Pvt. Michael Rojas fires a M249 light machine gun during a small arms training range at Arta, Djibouti, May 2, 2017. He is assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East African Response Force. Through unified action with U.S. and international partners in East Africa, CJTF-HOA conducts security force assistance, executes military engagement, provides force protection, and provides military support to regional counter-violent extremist organization operations in order to support aligned regional efforts, ensures regional access and freedom of movement, and protects U.S. interests.

    M249 light machine gun

  • Staff Sgt. Keith Beardsley, air assault instructor from the Phantom Warrior Academy, signals a CH-47 Chinook to go left during a sling load operation at the Yakima Training Center, Yakima, Wash., May 5, 2017. Sling load operations allow units to accomplish their mission by rapidly relocating supplies and equipment, bypassing surface obstacles.

    Directing sling load operation

  • A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopter, assigned to the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, flies in front of a wall of fire during the South Carolina National Guard Air and Ground Expo at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, May 6, 2017. This expo is a combined arms demonstration showcasing the abilities of South Carolina National Guard Airmen and Soldiers while saying thank you for the support of fellow South Carolinians and the surrounding community.

    Combined arms demonstration

  • The Scout Squad representing 2-14 Cav, 25th Infantry Division, approach an obstacle during the 2017 Gainey Cup Best Scout Squad Competition prior to conducting the Squad Stress Shoot, May 2, 2017, at Simpson Range on Main Post, Fort Benning, Ga. The biennial Gainey Cup Competition is designed to identify the most competent and versatile Scout Squad in the US Armed Forces and partnering Allies through an extremely challenging contest centered on essential reconnaissance and security tasks and skills.

    2017 Gainey Cup Best Scout Squad Competition

  • Tomb Sentinels from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct a changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va., May 5, 2017. Members of The Old Guard have guarded the Tomb every second, of every day regardless of weather conditions since April 6, 1948.

    Changing of the guard ceremony

  • Soldiers assigned to Multinational Battle Group-East's Southern Command Post Medevac, conduct live hoist rescue training with Kosovo forces in Prizren, Kosovo, April 24. In the event the flight crew is unable to land the aircraft, flight medics, Kosovo Police, fire fighters, and Kosovo Security Force, are better prepared to reach stranded patients.

    Hoist rescue training

  • A Soldier with the Missouri National Guard's 1138th Engineer Company fills sandbags in Poplar Bluff, Mo., May 2, 2017.  Around 40 Soldiers worked with the community to fill approximately 4,800 bags to help support a levy at risk of breaking.

    Flood support

  • A Soldier demonstrates hand-to-hand combat on a "volunteer" from the crowd during the 6th Ranger Training Battalion's open house event, April 29, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was a chance for the public to learn how Rangers train and operate. The event displays showed equipment, weapons, a reptile zoo, face painting and weapon firing among others. The demonstrations showed off hand-to-hand combat, a parachute jump, snake show, and Rangers in action.

    Hand-to-hand combat demonstration

  • Capt. Mark Ray fires the M9 pistol during the marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Badge qualification at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, April 27, 2017. The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency is one of the most sought after foreign awards in the U.S. Army.

    German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency

  • A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from A Company, 1/150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, flies over Belize City while transporting Soldiers and Marines on their way back from Dangriga, Belize, April 10, 2017. The 1/150th is providing lift support and medevac, if necessary, for Beyond the Horizon 2017, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, Army South-led exercise, designed to provide humanitarian and engineering services to communities in need, demonstrating U.S. support for Belize.

    Beyond the Horizon 2017

  • U.S. Soldiers use a Line Demolition Charge System while coordinating an obstacle reduction mission during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Grafhenwoehr, Germany, April 24, 2017. Exercise Combined Resolve VIII is a multinational exercise designed to train the Army's Regionally Allocated Forces to the U.S. European Command. Combined Resolve VIII will include more than 3,400 participants from 10 nations. The goal of the exercise is to prepare forces in Europe to operate together to promote stability and security in the region.

    Line Demolition Charge System

  • A Best Sapper competitor completes an Australian rappel, April 25, 2017, as part of the 2017 Best Sapper Competition being held at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

    Australian rappel

  • A CH-47F Chinook helicopter maneuvers with a sling loaded M1114 Up-Armored Humvee during a sling load training event at Saunders pick-up zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 4.

    Sling load training

  • A Soldier walks across the wire during the mountain obstacle portion of the French Desert Commando course in Djibouti, Africa, April 8, 2017.

    French Desert Commando course

  • A Soldier and his wife embrace as their daughter looks over a crowd of families reuniting for the first time in nearly a year April 13, 2017. Soldiers from the 32nd Military Police Company return home after being deployed to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

    Homecoming kiss

  • Estonian and U.S. soldiers conduct live-fire training during a combat exercise near Tapa, Estonia, April 6, 2017. The U.S. soldiers participated to boost the capabilities of the Estonian forces under the NATO-led Operation Atlantic Resolve.

    Live-fire training in Estonia

  • Soldiers react to simulated indirect fire during Decisive Action Rotation 17-05 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., April 4, 2017. Decisive Action Rotations at the National Training Center ensure units remain versatile, responsive, and consistently available for current and future contingencies.

    Simulated indirect fire

  • Paratroopers jump out of a Nevada Air National Guard C-130H Hercules while conducting airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 13, 2017. The Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, belong to the only American airborne brigade in the Pacific and are trained to execute airborne maneuvers in extreme cold weather/high altitude environments in support of combat, partnership and disaster relief operations.

    Airborne training

  • U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilots fly near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, April 5, 2017. The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, are preparing to assume their mission in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Resolute Support Mission.

    Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Resolute Support Mission

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