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BERLIN - Staff Sgt. Corey Glezen, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Spangdahle, Germany, fills out aircraft maintenance forms on the F-16C Fighting Falcon at the Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012, here Sept. 13, 2012. Although the aircraft is only on display for the duration of the air show, general over all maintenance checks are preformed daily to ensure air worthiness of the aircraft. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany and more than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. are here to support the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. Other U.S. military aircraft featured at ILA 2012 are the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BERLIN - Army Sgt. Jaime Adame, Charlie Company 1-214 Aviation Regiment flight medic, Landstuhl, Germany, cleans the window of a UH-60 Black Hawk as part of air show preparation Sept. 13, 2012. The Black Hawk is being displayed at the U.S. military "corral" during the Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012. The air show is an international event hosted by Germany and more than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. are here to support the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. Other U.S. military aircraft featured at ILA 2012 are the UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Sgt. Chrstina Fintinan, 212th Combat Support Hospital, and 1st Lt. Ivan Corridori from the Italian army stay low during a combat testing lane to prepare for the Expert Field Medical Badge assessment in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sep 12. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Chris Baker fires a shot line from the forecastle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) to the Military Sealift Command fleet-replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during an underway replenishment. Jason Dunham is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA – Cmdr. David Bretz, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), left, Cmdr. Michael Meredith, executive officer of Jason Dunham, right, and Master Chief Ray Chamberlain, Jason Dunham’s command master chief, center, share their memories of the Sept. 11 attacks with the crew of Jason Dunham during a commemoration ceremony. Jason Dunham is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN –Aviation Electricians’ Mate 3rd Class Andrew Fulkroad, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Jacob Gadomski, right, both assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Light (HSL) Squadron 48, Det. 7, perform maintenance on an SH-60B Seahawk on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN – Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 1st Class Keith Hanks, right, recites the oath of enlistment to Lt. Michael Hammond, left, during a reenlistment ceremony on the forecastle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GAETA, Italy - Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Derek Pitre, left, and Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Douglas Mellon, right, raise the national ensign during morning colors on the flightdeck of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). The crew aboard Mount Whitney and embarked U.S. 6th Fleet staff attended morning colors as part of a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and MSC civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering, laundry and galley service operations while military personnel aboard support communications, weapons systems and security. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GAETA, Italy - Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Douglas Mellon, left, and Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Derek Pitre, right, prepare for morning colors on the flightdeck of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). The crew aboard Mount Whitney and embarked U.S. 6th Fleet staff attended morning colors as part of a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and MSC civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering, laundry and galley service operations while military personnel aboard support communications, weapons systems and security. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
(Right to left) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Stephenson, tactical network operations technician, and U.S. Army Spc. Edgar Gonzalez, information technology specialist, review work orders during Combined Endeavor 2012 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 9, 2012. Gonzalez is from the 35th Signal Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Fort Allen, Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, and Stephenson is from the 1st Combat Communications Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. CE12 is a multinational command, control, communications and computer systems exercise designed to build and enhance communications and network interoperability between 41 nations and international organizations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Military personnel walk through the hall, during Combined Endeavor 2012 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 9, 2012. CE12 is a multinational command, control, communications and computer systems exercise designed to build and enhance communications and network interoperability between 41 nations and international organizations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA -Electronics Technician 1st Class Olivia Lowe fires a 9mm pistol during a live-fire training exercise on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GARMISCH-Partenkirchen, Germany -- Prof. Ricardo Laremont from the State University of New York at Binghamton listens to Dr. Freedom Onuoha, research fellow at National Defense College in Nigeria, lecture during the Senior Executive Seminar at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Sept. 7. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Jason Dunham is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
STUTTGART, Germany - Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, speaks to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and civilians of US European Command, EUCOM, at an "All Hands Call" held by the Commander in Patch Barracks fitness center in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany, August 6, 2012. The commander began by wishing the command a happy birthday since August 1, 2012 mark 60 years since EUCOM's inception. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Army Brig. Gen. Judd Henry Lyons, adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, talks with Nepalese Brig. Gen. Suresh Sharma during the opening of the Senior Executive Seminar Sept. 5. The seminar lasts from Sept. 5-12 and discusses countering violent extremism. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAFENWOEHR - Left to Right: Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, Commanding General, United States Army Europe, Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. Commander Marine Forces Europe, Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Allied Joint Forces Command and Gen. Philip M. Breedlove Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe; Commander, U.S. Air Forces Africa, observe a medical training simulation demonstration while touring the Joint Multinational Simulations Center facilities during the 2012 Combatant Commander's Conference, August 22 2012. All are key participants of the 2012 Conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. . Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
HOHENFELS, Germany -Participants of the 2012 Combatant Commander's Conference view a KFOR 16 STX Lane exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness center in Hohenfels, Germany. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Participants of the 2012 Combatant Commander's Conference, observe a Stryker Vehicle live-fire demonstration on August 22, 2012. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Command Master Chief Marco Ramirez, U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet Command Master Chief, fires one of the weapons systems of a Striker Vehicle during the Combatant Commander's Conference on August 22, 2012. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAFENWOEHR - Admiral James G. Stavridis, NATO Supreme Allied Commander (Far Right), Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., Commander Marine Forces Europe (Second from the right) along with Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, Commanding General United States Army Europe (Second from the left), receive an overview of the Striker Vehicle capabilities during the Combatant Commander's Conference on August 22, 2012. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAFENWOEHR - Participants of the 2012 Combatant Commander's Conference, observe a Stryker Vehicle live-fire demonstration on August 22, 2012. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Polish Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Lech Majewski sign the Military Personnel Exchange Program Memorandum of Understanding May 30, 2012 at a ceremony witnessed by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires William Heidt and Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak. The MOU is the first of its kind in Central Europe and a significant step for both Air Forces. Through MPEP, the U.S. and Polish Air Forces exchange military officers in each other's Services. Along with family members, several Air Force Captains will work and live alongside their Allies. MPEP promotes mutual understanding and trust, enhances interoperability, strengthens air force-to-air force ties, and develops long-term professional and personal relationships. The Air Force officers and their families are expected to be in-place by the end of 2013 at Powidz and Krzesiny Air Bases in Poland, and at Luke and Pope Air Force Bases in Arizona and North Carolina. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Capt. Steve Strandburg, from the Alabama Air National Guard prepares to fly Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko in an Air National Guard F-16D for an orientation flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti , 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov and Maj. Gen. Don Ralph Nikiforov sit in an Ukrainian SU-27 preparing for their upcoming flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Yeoman Seaman Nester Noyolaruiz (left) and Yeoman 2nd Class Edward Williams (middle) treat Ship Serviceman Seaman Ulysses Hernandez for a abominable evisceration during a general quarters damage control training team exercise aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ENGLISH CHANNEL (June 25, 2011) A Sailor aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) stands aft lookout watch as the ship transits through the English Channel. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on is a scheduled three month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ENGLISH CHANNEL (June 25, 2011) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Jacob Scio fires a compressed Air Slug through a MK 32 Torpedo Tube as part of a weekly maintenance schedule aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on is a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ENGLISH CHANNEL (June 25, 2011) Cmdr. James Esposito, executive officer aboard the guided missile USS Carr (FFG 52), and Ensign Michael Brown verify navigation points on a chart while the ship transits through the English Channel. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on is a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2011) - Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1644 returns to the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). The Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, participating in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) off the coast of Spain. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2011) - Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) lower a boom lift into the ship's well deck. The Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, participating in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) off the coast of Spain. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2011) - The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LSD 19) makes preparations to conduct amphibious operations while participating with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) off the coast of Spain. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) Firefighters aboard USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) conduct a fire drill exercise on the flight deck of Groves as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11), June 7. A three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 14 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) -- A member of the maritime interdiction operations Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure team attached to USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) climbs down the boarding ladder to conduct a boarding exercise as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11), June 7. A three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 14 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2011) Seth Pinto, Third Mate onboard maritime prepositioning ship USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat, records the ship's hourly navigational course in the ship's bridge during an at-sea training exercise for Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among 13 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jeff Troutman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CONSTANTA, Romania (June 6, 2011) - Operations Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Green stands watch aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) as the ship pulls into Constanta during a scheduled port visit. Monterey, homeported out of Norfolk, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CONSTANTA, Romania (June 6, 2011) - Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) man the rails while the ship pulls into Constanta as part of a scheduled port visit. Monterey is homeported out of Norfolk and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effort in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...