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  • Jerry Brooks works on the tail rotor of a AH64D Apache owned by the Dutch military during a reset operation being executed on behalf of the Netherlands at the Theater Aviation Sustainment Manager-Europe Aug. 20. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Admiral James Stavridis attends the Turkish Chief of Defense Change of Command ceremony in Ankara, Turkey. Seated with the Admiral are Retired General and former Chief of Defense, Hilmi ÃzkkÃk and his spouse (right), Minister of Defense Vecdi GGÃnnÃl and his spouse (left). (Photo by Turkish Armed Forces) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Admiral James Stavridis is greeted by Turkish Lieutenant General Yasar GGÃler, COM 4 Corps, upon arrival in Ankara, Turkey for the Turkish Chief of Defense Change of Command Ceremony on 27 August 2010 (Photo by Turkish Armed Forces) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Master Sgt. Joe Dickinson, center, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), was awarded the Robert T. Frederick Award given to both Canadian and American Special Forces operators that exhibits the highest degree of professionalism. It was the second year in a row a Green Beret from 1-10 SFG (A). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 27, 2010)-Capt. (ret) Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient, receives official honors from Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet as he arrives for a visit with military personnel at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters. While on holiday in Italy, Kelley and his wife, Joan, took time out of their vacation to come and speak with Sailors about their experiences and careers in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd (SW/AW) Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 27, 2010)- Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, renders honors to the American flag alongside Capt.(ret) Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient, during his arrival for a visit with military personnel at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters. While on holiday in Italy, Kelley and his wife, Joan, took time out of their vacation to come and speak with Sailors about their experiences and careers in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd (SW/AW) Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 27, 2010)- Capt. (ret) Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient, and his wife, Joan, sit with nine Sailors from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters. While on holiday in Italy, the Kelley's took time out of their vacation to come and speak with Sailors about their experiences and careers in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd (SW/AW) Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 27, 2010)- Capt. (ret) Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient, and his wife, Joan, sit with nine Sailors from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters. While on holiday in Italy, the Kelley's took time out of their vacation to come and speak with Sailors about their experiences and careers in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd (SW/AW) Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 27, 2010)- Capt. (ret) Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient, and his wife, Joan, speak with Operations Specialist 2nd Class George Tomko along with eight other Sailors from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters. While on holiday in Italy, the Kelley's took time out of their vacation to come and speak with Sailors about their experiences and careers in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd (SW/AW) Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (Aug. 25, 2010) - Explosive Ordnance Disposalman 1st Class William Greathouse, from Powell, Wyo., attached to Explosives Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EOD MU) 8, shakes hands with Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, during an award ceremony where Greathouse was awarded the Bronze Star medal. Greathouse earned his Bronze Star for his actions above and beyond the call of duty during a deployment to Afghanistan this year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) William Pittman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (Aug. 25, 2010) - Explosive Ordnance Disposalman 1st Class William Greathouse, from Powell, Wyo., attached to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EOD MU) 8, stands at attention as Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, pins the Bronze Star medal on his chest. Greathouse earned his Bronze Star for his actions above and beyond the call of duty during a deployment to Afghanistan this year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) William Pittman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (Aug. 25, 2010) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks with Sailors attached to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EOD MU) 8 during an award ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella. Explosives Ordnance Disposal Technicians forward deploy all over the world to provide various ordnance disposal services in any environment and render safe all types of ordnance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) William Pittman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 26, 2010) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), gives Greek navy Commodore Athanasios Makris, commandant of NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC), a STRIKFORNATO decorative knife during a scheduled visit to NMIOTC in Souda Bay. NMIOTC's mission is to conduct the combined training necessary for NATO forces to better execute surface, sub-surface, aerial surveillance and special operations activities in support of Maritime Interdiction Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) William Pittman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 26, 2010) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), and Greek navy Commodore Athanasios Makris, commandant of NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda Bay, observe as NATO military members conduct rappelling drills. Harris is at NMIOTC as part of a scheduled visit to speak with senior NMIOTC leadership. NMIOTC's mission is to conduct the combined training necessary for NATO forces to better execute surface, sub-surface, aerial surveillance and special operations activities in support of Maritime Interdiction Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) William Pittman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Cpl. Ntanos Apostolos, Hellas Coy, lowers the Greek flag during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, Aug. 16, at Mount Goles, Kosovo. During the ceremony Hellas Coy officially turned over command of the mission to A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Sgt. Gerardo Figueroa, Saint Just, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, raises the U.S. flag during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, Aug. 16, at Mount Goles, Kosovo. During the ceremony Hellas Coy officially turned over responsibility for safeguarding of the area to A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Sgt. Gerardo Figueroa, Saint Just, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, raises the U.S. flag while Spc. Nathaniel Morell, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, renders a salute during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, Aug. 16, at Mount Goles, Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Sgt. Gerardo Figueroa, Saint Just, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, raises the U.S. flag while Spc. Nathaniel Morell, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, renders a salute during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, Aug. 16, at Mount Goles, Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Aug. 18, 2010) - Fay Hartog Levin, U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands, departs USS Taylor (FFG 50) after touring the ship during a brief port visit to Rotterdam. Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate homeported in Mayport, Fla., is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 18, 2010)- Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, presents the Legion of Merit medal to Capt. Cindy Thebaud, commander of Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 60, during the COMDESRON 60 change of command ceremony at the Naval Support Activity Capodichino. Thebaud was relieved by Capt. Dan Shaffer as commodore of COMDESRON 60. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 19, 2010)- The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JDS Yamagiri (TV 3515), an Asagiri-class destroyer, moors to Angioino pier in Naples, Italy, alongside JDS Sawayki (DD 125) and JS Kashima (TV 3508) for a three-day port visit during a six month around-the-world training cruise. While in port, all three ships will conduct ship tours, the Japan Training Squadron Band & Shozui-Daiko band will perform a free concert in Piazza del Plebiscito, and the ship's commanders will meet with local Italian and U.S. senior military leaders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 19, 2010) - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JDS Yamagiri (TV 3515), an Asagiri-class destroyer, pulls into Angioino pier in Naples, Italy, alongside JDS Sawayki (DD 125) and JS Kashima (TV 3508) for a three-day port visit a six month around-the-world training cruise. While in port, all three ships will conduct ship tours, the Japan Training Squadron Band & Shozui-Daiko band will perform a free concert in Piazza del Plebiscito, and the ship's commanders will meet with local Italian and U.S. senior military leaders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 19, 2010) - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JDS Yamagiri (TV 3515), an Asagiri-class destroyer, pulls into Angioino pier in Naples, Italy, alongside JDS Sawayki (DD 125) and JS Kashima (TV 3508) for a three-day port visit during a six month around-the-world training cruise. While in port, all three ships will conduct ship tours, the Japan Training Squadron Band & Shozui-Daiko band will perform a free concert in Piazza del Plebiscito, and the ship's commanders will meet with local Italian and U.S. senior military leaders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 18, 2010)-Capt. Cindy Thebaud, commander, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 60, salutes the sideboys during her arrival to the change of command ceremony for COMDESRON 60 at the Naval Support Activity Capodichino. Thebaud was relieved by Capt. Dan Shaffer as commodore of COMDESRON 60. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 18, 2010)-Capt. Dan Shaffer, commander, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 60, delivers his remarks after assuming command for COMDESRON 60 during the change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Activity Capodichino. Capt. Cindy Thebaud was relieved by Shaffer as commodore of COMDESRON 60. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Stephen Oleksiak/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, smile and laugh as Italian crowd and riot control soldiers come toward them during a training exercise, Aug. 11, outside of Peje/Pec Kosovo. During the training exercise the National Guard Soldiers from the 296th were role-playing as protesters at a cell phone tower outside of the municipality, and the Italian soldiers were sent in to break up the group. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, face off with Italian crowd and riot control Soldiers during a training exercise, Aug. 11, outside the municipality of Peje/Pec. The exercise was a joint operation between U.S. National Guard Soldiers and soldiers from Germany, Italy, Portugal and Slovenia. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, wrestle with a German soldier for his riot shield during a training exercise, Aug. 12, outside the municipality of Peje/Pec. The training was a two day-long crowd and riot control exercise which included soldiers from five countries involved in KFOR. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, fight with crowd and riot control soldiers from Germany and Italy during a training exercise, Aug. 12, outside the municipality of Peje/Pec. The training exercise was a two-day event that had the National Guard Soldiers of the 296th playing protesters for the German, Italian, Portuguese and Slovenian armies. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, charge a line of Slovenian crowd and riot control soldiers during a training exercise, Aug. 12, outside of Villagio Italiano. During the training exercise the National Guard Soldiers from Puerto Rico were protesting outside the Italian camp and the Slovenian forces were called in to disperse the crowd. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maj. Oleksander Lutsenko, incoming commander of Ukraine Coy, Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E), signs the transfer of authority order as Ukraine Maj. Gen. Sergiy Popko, commander, 7th Detached Mechanized Brigade, and Lt. Col. Viacheslav Andrusko, outgoing commander, Ukraine Coy, look on during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Aug. 14. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maj. Oleksander Lutsenko, incoming commander of Ukraine Coy, Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E), and Lt. Col. Viacheslav Andrusko, outgoing commander, Ukraine Coy, salute Ukraine Maj. Gen. Sergiy Popko, 7th Detached Mechanized Brigade, to complete the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Aug. 14. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maj. Oleksander Lutsenko, incoming commander of Ukraine Coy, Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E), addresses his troops and the assembled guests as Col. Francisco J. Neuman, commander of MNBG E, Lt. Col. Viacheslav Andrusko, outgoing commander, Ukraine Coy, and other distinguished guests listen during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Aug. 14. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Aug. 11, 2010) - Samuel Attas (far left) from the Danish Defense Museum explains the operation of the masting crane to Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Christopher Wint from Tampa, Fla., assigned to USS Taylor (FFG 50), along with sailors from the French and Italian navies during a historical tour of the Holman Navy Base as a part of the celebration of the 500-year anniversary of the Danish Navy. Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate homeported in Mayport, Fla., is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Aug. 13, 2010) - Sailors from USS Taylor (FFG 50) along with sailors from 14 other national navies pass by HMS Tyne (P 281), a Royal navy river class patrol vessel, during a tour of the ships that are participating in the celebration of the 500-year anniversary of the Danish navy. Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate homeported in Mayport, Fla., is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Aug. 13, 2010) - Command Master Chief Steven Allen from Knoxville, Tenn., (right) and Quartermaster Seaman Josh Mobley from Barnwell, S.C., (left) attached to USS Taylor (FFG 50) discuss the similarities and differences of their navies with a sailor from the Swedish navy during a reception hosted by the Mayor of Copenhagen as part of the celebration of the 500-year anniversary of the Danish navy. Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate homeported in Mayport, Fla., is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Aug. 13, 2010) - Command Master Chief Steven Allen from Knoxville, Tenn.,(left) Chief Damage Controlman David Helegda from Detroit, (center) and Chief Gunner's Mate Shawn Holmes from Houston (right), Sailors attached to USS Taylor (FFG 50), speak to a local resident of Copenhagen during the celebration of the 500-year anniversary of the Danish navy. Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate homeported in Mayport, Fla., is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • 1st Lt. Aaron Rosheim, Ames, Iowa, a helicopter pilot with C Company, 2-147th Aviation Battalion, Task Force Griffin, Multinational Battle Group East, explains an essay assignment to a group of students at the Youth Center in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, Aug. 3. Rosheim, a member of the Iowa National Guard, is among a group of MNBG E Soldiers who visit the Youth Center twice a week to prepare a group of students to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Rosheim is deployed as a part of MNBG E in support of the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Master Sgt. Terry Martin, Cabot Ark., the noncommissioned officer in charge of operations for Task Force Griffin, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-114th Security and Support Aviation Battalion, Task Force Griffin, Multinational Battle Group East, listens as one of his students practices speaking English at the Youth Center in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, Aug. 3. Martin, a member of the Arkansas National Guard, joins several of his fellow MNBG E Soldiers to visit the Youth Center twice a week to teach English to local students. Martin is deployed as a part of MNBG E in support of the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Hendricks, Nevada, Iowa, a helicopter pilot with C Company, 2-147th Aviation Battalion, Task Force Griffin, Multinational Battle Group East, laughs with a group of students at the Youth Center in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, Aug. 3. Hendricks, a member of the Iowa National Guard, joins several of his fellow MNBG E Soldiers to visit the Youth Center twice a week to teach English to local students. Hendricks is deployed as a part of MNBG E in support of the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Capt. Eric M. Nelson, Madrid, Iowa, a helicopter pilot and commander of C Company, 2-147th Aviation Battalion, Task Force Griffin, Multinational Battle Group East, reads a lesson, from a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) handbook, to a group of students at the Youth Center in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, Aug. 10. Nelson, a member of the Iowa National Guard, is among a group of MNBG E Soldiers who visit the Youth Center twice a week to prepare a group of students to take the TOEFL. Nelson is deployed as a part of MNBG E in support of the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • US and Russian officials discuss with the media the relief flights which landed Aug. 13 to provide firefighting equipment from EUCOM and other US goverment agencies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. airmen load pallets of firefighting equipment onto a transport plane, bound for Russia, at Ramstein Air Base Aug 13. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Keith Houin) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Pallets of firefighting equipment line the cargo bay of a U.S. Air Force transport plane, bound for Russia, at Ramstein Air Base Aug 13. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Keith Houin) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Air Force personnel load firefighting equipment onto a transport plane, bound for Russia, at Ramstein Air Base Aug 13. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Keith Houin) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. airmen load pallets of firefighting equipment onto a transport plane, bound for Russia, at Ramstein Air Base Aug 13. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lawree Washington/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Pallets of firefighting equipment line the cargo bay of a U.S. Air Force transport plane, bound for Russia, at Ramstein Air Base Aug 13. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lawree Washington/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Air Force personnel load firefighting equipment onto a transport plane, bound for Russia, at Ramstein Air Base Aug 13. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lawree Washington/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Air Force personnel load firefighting equipment onto a transport plane, bound for Russia, at Ramstein Air Base Aug 13. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lawree Washington/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (August 12, 2010) â Personnel from VR-52 Taskmasters, Naval Air Station Willow Grove, Pa. currently deployed to NAS Sigonella, load a pallet of firefighting protective equipment and tools to help Russia combat ongoing wildfires Aug. 12. The firefighting equipment was prepared by Fire and Emergency Services personnel stationed at NAS Sigonella. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 Erica R. Gardner/RELEASED). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (August 12, 2010) Ã?¢à Personnel from VR-52 Taskmasters, Naval Air Station Willow Grove, Pa. currently deployed to NAS Sigonella, load a pallet of firefighting protective equipment and tools to help Russia combat ongoing wildfires Aug. 12. The firefighting equipment was prepared by Fire and Emergency Services personnel stationed at NAS Sigonella. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 Erica R. Gardner/RELEASED). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (August 12, 2010) Senior Airman Steve Baird III, a loadmaster from the 37th Air Lift Squadron out of Ramstein, Germany guides a tractor carrying pallets of firefighting equipment from Naval Station Rota, Spain on to a C-130. NAVSTA Rota sent nearly $20,000 of equipment to help Russia control and extinguish wildfires, save lives, homes, infrastructure, and natural resources. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain (August 12, 2010) Senior Airman Steve Baird III, a loadmaster from the 37th Air Lift Squadron out of Ramstein, Germany and a Spanish employee from InterJet at Naval Station Rota, load a pallet of firefighting equipment onto a C-130. NAVSTA Rota sent nearly $20,000 of equipment to help Russia control and extinguish wildfires, save lives, homes, infrastructure, and natural resources. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 11, 2010) Logistic Specialist 2nd Class(SW) Vitali Toptchenko, NSA Naples Lead Fire Inspector Hanz Christian, and Italian national firefighters Maurazio Patrone and Alessio Storto load a pallet of firefighting equipment destined for Russia to help combat wildfires. The U.S. Navy routinely provides foreign humanitarian assistance in times of crisis, in the same manner as many nations around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Regan/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (August 11, 2010) Logistic Specialist 2nd Class(SW) Vitali Toptchenko, NSA Naples Lead Fire Inspector Hanz Christian, and Italian national firefighters Maurazio Patrone and Alessio Storto load a pallet of firefighting equipment destined for Russia to help combat wildfires. The U.S. Navy routinely provides foreign humanitarian assistance in times of crisis, in the same manner as many nations around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Regan/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Crews prepare to offload pallets of firefighting equipment from a transport plane in Russia Aug 13. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Keith Houin provided in real time via smartphone/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A US Airman waits to offload the final pallets from the cargo aircraft which arrived in Russia from Sigonella delivering firefighting equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Keith Houin provided in real time via smartphone/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • In Russia, a U.S. Airman watches as the door of a cargo aircraft lowers to unload equipment provided for fighting the wildfires there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Keith Houin provided in real time via smartphone/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany ~~ A U.S. military intelligence noncommissioned officer assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), left, demonstrates how to use the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit to an intel officer assigned to the Poland Special Operations Command during a training engagement sponsored by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe Aug. 11 at Panzer Barracks. The engagement is part of SOCEUR's mission to increase the SOF interoperability and capability of partner nations within European Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany ~~ A U.S. military intelligence noncommissioned officer assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), left, demonstrates how to use the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit to an intel officer assigned to the Poland Special Operations Command during a training engagement sponsored by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe Aug. 11 at Panzer Barracks. The engagement is part of SOCEUR's mission to increase the SOF interoperability and capability of partner nations within European Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Swedish and U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldiers with KFOR prepare supplies for a joint training event in Kisnica/Kishnica, Kosovo, Aug. 4. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah Cummings, 130th PAD) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Two Soldiers with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of Multinational Battle Group East, KFOR 13, move a piece of demolition equipment into place at an abandoned quarry in Kasnica/Kashnica, Kosovo, Aug. 4. The U.S. EOD team participated in a joint training exercise with their Swedish EOD counterparts from MNBG Central. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah Cummings, 130th PAD) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Swedish soldier with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team of Multinational Battle Group Central prepares explosives for a joint training event with U.S. EOD Soldiers from MNBG East, in Kasnica/Kashnica, Kosovo, Aug. 4. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah Cummings, 130th PAD) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Swedish soldier with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team of Multinational Battle Group Central covers an explosive prior to detonation during a joint training event with U.S. EOD Soldiers from MNBG East, in Kasnica/Kashnica, Kosovo, Aug. 4. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah Cummings, 130th PAD) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ORLLAN/ORLANE, Kosovo — Army Staff Sgt. Andres De Leon, of Carolina, Puerto Rico, walks and talks with Swedish army 1st Lt. Christopher Johannson, of Stockholm, Sweden, during a hike to a point of interest during joint training with the Swedish Armyyâ?s Bravo Coy soldiers Aug 9. De Leon was part of a group of platoon leaders and squad leaders that took part in the training to learn from and share experiences with the Swedish soldiers. The U.S. infantrymen are members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard and are deployed to Kosovo for the NATO Kosovo Force 13 rotation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ORLLAN/ORLANE, Kosovo — Swedish army 1st Lt. Christopher Johannson, Stockholm, Sweden, gives an orientation briefing to train Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment soldiers near a starting point for Administrative Boundary Line patrols with Serbian Armed Forces Aug 9. The briefing was ongoing as the soldiers asked questions and shared experiences during the event. The U.S. infantrymen are members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard and are deployed to Kosovo for the NATO Kosovo Force 13 rotation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A member of the Kosovo Security Forces explosive ordnance disposal team prepares detonation wire for a controlled detonation of anti-personnel mines during a training exercise at Camp TRADOC in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, Aug. 5. The KSF EOD team was conducting a joint training exercise with the 745th Ordnance Disposal Company, ultinational Battle Group East. The Grayling, Mich.-based 745th is deployed with MNBG E in support of the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Members of the Kosovo Security Forces explosive ordnance disposal team prepare the site of a controlled detonation as a Soldier from the 745th Ordnance Disposal Company, Multinational Battle Group East, looks on during a joint training exercise at Camp TRADOC in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, Aug. 6. The 745th was on hand to mentor and offer advice to the KSF during their training exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A member of the Kosovo Security Forces explosive ordnance disposal team prepares plastic explosives that will be used for the controlled detonation of several anti-personnel mines during a joint training exercise with the 745th Ordnance Disposal Company, Multinational Battle Group East, at Camp TRADOC in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, Aug. 5. The Soldiers of the 745th acted as mentors and provided advice to the KSF EOD team during the joint exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Medical technicians from the 86th Medical Group participating in a week of mobile aeromedical staging facility training here Aug. 2-6, take a few minutes for a quick meal ready to eat lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force 86th Medical Group technician Staff Sgt. Glenda Castillo ties strings used to connect sides of a tent designed to house up to ten patients during set up of the Ramstein Mobile Aeromedical Staging Facility training site, Aug. 2-6. Each member of the MASF is part of an elite group of volunteers who man the MASF positions on a two-year basis, knowing as combatant commander enablers they are expected to deploy with only 24 hours notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • DRAGUIGNAN, France — A team with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command's U.S. Army Memorial Affairs Activity, Europe recovered the identification tag which was affixed to the casket of an unknown World War II soldier at the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan, France as of Aug 4. The soldier's casketed remains were disinterred for identification. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • DRAGUIGNAN, France — The casketed remains of an unknown World War II soldier are being transported from Draguignan, France to Landstuhl, Germany by the 21st Theater Sustainment Command's U.S. Army Memorial Affairs Activity, Europe as of Aug 4. The remains were disinterred for identification. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LISBON, Portugal — Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet and Allan J. Katz, the U.S. ambassador to Portugal, are presented colors during a reception aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) to highlighting the partnership between Portugal and the United States Aug 4. Mount Whitney, the flagship for the U.S. 6th Fleet, is homeported in Gaeta, Italy, and operates with a hybrid crew of U.S. sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Sylvia Nealy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LISBON, Portugal — Navy Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) greets Allan J. Katz, U.S. ambassador to Portugal, prior to a reception held aboard highlighting the partnership between Portugal and the United States Aug 4. Mount Whitney, the flagship for the U.S. 6th Fleet, is homeported in Gaeta, Italy, and operates with a hybrid crew of U.S. sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Sylvia Nealy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LISBON, Portugal — Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, receives official honors as he arrives aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) for a reception highlighting the partnership between Portugal and the United States Aug 4. Mount Whitney, the flagship for the U.S. 6th Fleet, is homeported in Gaeta, Italy, and operates with a hybrid crew of U.S. sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Sylvia Nealy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — U.S. Air Force, Army and North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) members prepare to take off for an air assault mission scenario during exercise Allied Strike 10, Hohenfels, Germany, Aug. 3. AS 10 is Europe's premier close air support (CAS) exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among allied NATO nations and joint services while refining the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Pierce) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — An Army solider provides cover at the landing zone for an air assault mission scenario during exercise Allied Strike 10, Hohenfels, Germany, Aug. 3. AS 10 is Europe's premier close air support (CAS) exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among allied North Atlantic Treaty Organization nations and joint services while refining the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Pierce) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Mediterranean Sea, — A Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Service helicopter recovers the last of three boaters who were stranded in the Mediterranean Aug 2. USS Taylor (FFG 50) responded to a distress call by the boaters after her forward lookout spotted the men waving a flag and gas can. Taylor is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Mediterranean Sea, — A Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Service helicopter lowers a rescue swimmer to assist three boaters stranded in the Mediterranean. USS Taylor (FFG 50) responded to a distress call by the boaters after her forward lookout spotted the men waving a flag and gas can Aug 2. Taylor is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Mediterranean Sea — Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) provide food and water to stranded Spanish boaters Aug 2. Taylor rendered assistance after her forward lookout spotted the men in distress. Taylor is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Spc. Herminio Damiani, San Juan, Puerto Rico, a petroleum lab specialist attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-114th Aviation Battalion, pours a fuel sample into a storage container in his lab at Camp Bondsteel, Aug. 2. Damiani is one of three soldiers that are responsible for testing all of the fuel that is used at Camp Bondsteel. Damiani is deployed with the 1-114th as a part of Multinational Battle Group East in support of the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Spc. Tyson Brian (left), Des Moines, Iowa, a petroleum supply specialist attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-114th Aviation Battalion, performs a "hot refuel" on a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Camp Bondsteel, Aug. 2. A "hot refuel" is when a helicopter is refueled with the engines and blades still running. Brian is deployed with the 1-114th as a part of Multinational Battle Group East in support of the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...