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  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Master Sgt. Michael Clapper, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron, introduces himself to Drew Brees, quarterback of the New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl XLIV Most Valuable Player, during lunch at the Sultannâ?s Inn dining facility here, March 24, 2010. Drew Brees, Donnie Edwards, former NFL linebacker and Billy Miller, tight end for the New Orleans Saints, visited Incirlik as part of a USO tour to meet and greet with the troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Wood) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — Members of the Czech Republic Army, role-playing as Afghan National Army soldiers, watch soldiers from 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army Europe, interview a town elder during a scenario at the 2nd SCR mission readiness exercise here. Soldiers and civilians from eight allied and partner nations, along with representatives from the U.S. Department of State, supported the exercise, ensuring that 2nd Stryker soldiers and staff received the most realistic training possible as the unit prepares for its deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Rick Bumgardner) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, and Billy Miller (left to right), tight end for the New Orleans Saints, take a look at a magazine tribute to their 2010 Super Bowl win, March 24, 2010 during the United Service Organizations tour here. Brees and Miller were joined by Donnie Edwards, former National Football League linebacker, for a visit to Incirlik for three days to tour the base, meet with Airmen and contribute to the moral at Incirlik. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, poses for a picture, while Billy Miller, tight end for the New Orleans Saints (left to right), signs a childdâ?s photo album during the United Service Organizations tour here, March 24. Brees and Miller were joined by Donnie Edwards, former National Football League linebacker, for a visit to Incirlik for three days to tour the base, meet with Airmen and contribute to the moral at Incirlik. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS TRAINING AREA, Germany — K-troop soldiers from 2nd Stryker Calvalry Regiment, U.S. Army Europe, prepare their Stryker before their mission, at Hohenfels Training Area. The 2nd SCR is currently undegoing a mission readiness exercise in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VLORA, Albania — Crew members from the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) along with the school superintendant and students stand in the gymnasium here after a Project Handclasp donation at a special needs school, March 23. All of the children who are enrolled have learning of behavioral disorders that prevent them from enrolling in other public schools. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — A Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7 prepares materials for shipment to support a detachment of NMCB-7 Seabees deploying to Latvia. NMCB-7 and its detachments are deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility to provide construction and engineering support. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Yan Kennon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS TRAINING AREA, Germany — Army Sgt. Adam Ochoa, a squad leader with 2nd Stryker Calvalry Regiment, U.S. Army Europe, directs his troops in the search for hostiles at Hohenfels Training Area. The 2nd SCR is currently undegoing a mission readiness exercise in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS TRAINING AREA, Germany — Army Private Kdompy Peou, 2nd Stryker Calvalry Regiment, U.S. Army Europe, scans the forest for hostiles that stole food from a vlillage in his squad's area of responsibility at Hohenfels Training Area. The 2nd SCR is currently undegoing a mission readiness exercise in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Gen. Roger A. Brady, commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe, talks with Airman 1st Class Michael Kelley, a tactical air control party specialist, about the equipment he carries in the field during a visit to the 4th Air Support Operations Group at Wiesbaden Army Air Field, March 16, 2010. General Brady and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, USAFE command chief master sergeant, spent the day visiting the facilities of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing. It was their first visit to USAFE's newest wing since it stood up in July 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. John Ross) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Gen. Roger A. Brady, commander U. S. Air Forces in Europe, speaks to members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing during a commander's call March 16, 2010. General Brady and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, USAFE command chief master sergeant, spent the day visiting the facilities of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing. It was their first visit to USAFE's newest wing since it stood up in July 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Desiree Esposito) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GJILAN/GNJILANE, Kosovo — Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann, commander of Multi-National Battle Group-East, addresses members of the local media here, during a recent press coffee event. This was the general's fifth press coffee since arriving in Kosovo in November 2009. The press coffees are designed to be relatively informal discussions about issues facing the citizens in Battle Group-East's area of responsibility. (National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece — The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) is escorted by a U.S. Naval Support Activity harbor security boat March 20 as she departs Souda harbor following a routine port visit to the island of Crete. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VARVARIN, Serbia — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District recently completed a community center for children with special needs here. The $444,000 project is one of several District-managed construction and renovation projects in the Balkans funded by the U.S. European Command Humanitarian Assistance Program. The center, which took just over a year to complete, provides several work rooms, classrooms, bathrooms and sleeping areas for the children. The building also provides a kitchen, dining room and gymnasium as well as office space for the association, a laundry room, and a small storage room. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PASHALIMAN, Albania — Rear Adm. Gerard P. Hueber, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Resources and Plans, receives a tour of the Pashaliman Naval base with Albanian Rear Adm. Kudret Cela, Commander of Albanian Naval Forces, during a trip to Albania, March 22. This visit serves to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Regan) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VARVARIN, Serbia — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District recently completed a community center for children with special needs in Varvarin, Serbia. The $444,000 project is one of several District-managed construction and renovation projects in the Balkans funded by the U.S. European Command Humanitarian Assistance Program. The center, which took just over a year to complete, provides several work rooms, classrooms, bathrooms and sleeping areas for the children. The building also provides a kitchen, dining room and gymnasium as well as office space for the association, a laundry room, and a small storage room. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Carol E. Davis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VILSECK, Germany — Soldiers from 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Squadron, Iron Company provide security while key leader engagements are taking place during a Squadron readiness exercise here March 8. The soldiers conducted the exercise to prepare the unit for deployment to Afghanistan in the coming year. (U.S. Army photo by Lawree R. Washington Jr) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VILSECK, Germany â? Soldiers from 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Squadron, Iron Company conduct an exercise here, March 8 to prepare the unit for deployment to Afghanistan in the coming year. (U.S. Army photo by Lawree R. Washington Jr) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — Coalition Forces conduct Key Leader Engagement (KLE) training at the Joint Multi-National Readiness Center here March 12, 2010. The training is part of a joint effort to prepare coalition forces for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Michael S. Alexander) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — Soldiers from 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 1st Squadron enters data into a Hand Held Interagency Identity Equipment System (HIIDES) during a cordon and search of Maiwand village. The cordon and search is part of a training scenario to prepare the unit for deployment to Afghanistan later this year being conducted at Joint Military Readiness Center here, March 14, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Lawree R. Washington Jr) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TTTBORFALVA, Hungary — A special forces soldier from the 34th Hungarian Special Forces Battalion gives an instruction on the 9K111 FAGOT 120mm wire guided missile anti-tank weapons system during weapons cross training with soldiers from the 1-10th Special Forces Group (SFG) March 19. These soldiers are participating in a Partnership Development Program between Hungarian Special Forces and 1-10th SFG in TTÃborfalva, Hungary. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KIELCE, Poland — Thomas Lasch, the simulations director from the Joint Multi-National Simulations Center Grafenwoehr, explains the Unmanned Aerial Simulator operated by Army Sgt. 1st Class John J. Walker, the intelligence noncommissioned officer of the 18th Engineer Brigade, to Polish armed forces leaders Mar. 5 during Bagram VII at Bukowka Barracks here. (U.S. Army photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SANEM, District of Luxembourg — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Stevenson Johnson, 86th Material Maintenance Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and local members of the Warehouses Service Agency loads an AM-2 matt landing strip at the Central Region Storage Facility here in support of ongoing war efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarayuth Pinthong) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AVIANO, Italy — Local Italian nationals serve a pasta meal to the volunteers of Ecological Day March 15 at the Aviano Square. More than 170 Aviano Airmen and civilians enjoyed the meal after helping the local Aviano Community during Ecological day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman LaVel Sterling) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Army Lt.Col. Charles Davis, U.S. European Command Office of Defense Cooperation Croatia, gets an eye exam from Staff Sgt. Liliana Zamora, medical technician with the 86th Medical Special Operations Clinic, during the EUCOM European Strategy Conference here, March 2. During the week-long conference, attendees were able to bring all their medical care up to date thanks to the hard work of the 86th Medical Group and their concept of "Conference Medicine." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior AIrman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Army Col. William Langan, U.S. European Command Office of Defense Cooperation Cyprus, gets a medical examination from Lt.Col. (Dr.) Shobha Sem, 86th Medical Special Operations Clinc, during the EUCOM European Strategy Conference here, March 2. During the week-long conference, attendees were able to bring all their medical care up to date thanks to the hard work of the 86th Medical Group and their concept of "Conference Medicine." The clinic is host to hundreds of "special" patients throughout the year -- from general officers, senior executive civilians to airmen assigned to geographically separated units. The clinic showcases some of their more famous patients along the wall of their main treatment room -- 182 portraits to be exact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior AIrman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AVIANO, Italy — Air Force Senior Airman Shaun Haynes (right) and Tech. Sgt. Sonya Braxton, 31st Force Support Squadron, pick up trash March 15 at the industrial area of Aviano, during Ecological day. More than 170 Aviano Airman and civilians teamed up with members of local Aviano Community to cleanse Aviano streets of trash and debris.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman LaVel Sterling) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KIELCE, Poland — Polish army Maj. Stanislaw Koppczynski, the chief of the Tactical Operation Center, Task Force White Eagle, shares a celebratory handshake with U.S. Army 1st Lt. Al Chong, the intelligence officer of Task Force White Eagle, after successful completion of an exercise rehearsal Mar. 5 during Bagram VII at Bukowka Barracks here. (U.S. Army photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SANEM, District of Luxembourg — U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Material Maintenance Squadron and local members of the Warehouses Service Agency load an AM-2 matt landing strip at the Central Region Storage Facility here in support of ongoing war efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarayuth Pinthong) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAU, France — Airborne members from the 435th Contingency Response Group and the 5th Quartermaster Company participate in pre-jump training for a static jump from a C-130J Super Hercules with French Airborne military at the E'cole des troupes ae'roporte'es (ETAP), or School of Airborne Troops, here, March 2, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LEGHORN ARMY DEPOT, Italy — The 3rd Bn., 405th Army Field Support Brigade inducted vehicles belonging to the 173rd ABCT into its left behind equipment program. (U.S/ Army photo by Capt. Michael Kistler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAU, France — A C-130 flies over the airborne wings at the E'cole des troupes ae'roporte'es (ETAP), or School of Airborne Troops here, March 4, 2010. Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group and the 5th Quartermaster Company joined with their French military counterparts for a week of training at the ETAP, a military school dedicated to training the military paratroopers the French Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Pfc. Blake Easterly (left), a heavy equipment operator with the 500th Horizontal Engineer Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, and 1st Lt. Eric Sears, an assistant plans officer for the 15th Eng. Bn., make their way to the finish line of the 9-mile run event during the U.S. Army Europe Best Sapper Competition. Easterly and Sears placed third in the competition. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Amanda Rigdon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAU, France — U.S. military paratrooper descends to the ground under the canopy of a U.S. parachute during a multinational jump with French and U.S. military here, March 2, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAU, France — Airborne members jump at the E'cole des troupes ae'roporte'es (ETAP), or School of Airborne Troops here, March 4, 2010. Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group and the 5th Quartermaster Company joined with their French military counterparts for a week of training at the ETAP, a military school dedicated to training the military paratroopers the French Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany — Members from the Legends of Aerospace Tour talk to airmen at the Kisling Noncommisioned Officer Academy here, March 5, 2010. The American icons David Hartman, original Host of Good Morning America, retired Brig. Gen. Steve Ritchie, Robert Gilliland, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, and Neil Armstrong (from left to right), visited airmen in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and downrange on their eight-day tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Saldukas) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KIELCE TRAINING AREA, Poland — Polish Lt. Col. Grzegorz Jelenski, exercise cell chief for exercise Bagram VII, briefs Gen. Carter F. Ham, the commander of U.S. Army Europe, during distinguished visitors' day at the exercise on Poland's Kielce Training Area, March 9. The Mission Rehearsal Exercise brought U.S. soldiers together with members of the Polish 1st Armored Brigade, based in Wesola, to train for an upcoming deployment to serve with the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. About 20 U.S. soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard will serve side by side with the Polish brigade for the entire deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Eric A. Brown) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LEGHORN ARMY DEPOT, Italy — Angelo Borelli, support operations for the 3/405th Army Field Support Brigade, completes inventory paperwork for the 172d ABCT. (U.S. Armyh photo by Capt. Michael Kistler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — Sailors from the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) volunteered their down time to support a community relations event as part of Project Handclasp March 3, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — Sailors from the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) chop wood for an ophanage here during a Project Handclasp event March 3, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — Sailors from the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) and children from the Batumi Orphanage stand in front of a Project Handclasp donation from the U.S. Navy here, March 3, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — Two sailors assigned to the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) chop wood for the orphanage here during a Project Handclasp event, March 3, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — Sailors assigned to the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) provide assistance to a Georgian medic and doctor during a Project Handclasp event here, March 3, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ARCTIC CIRCLE, Norway — U.S. Navy SEALs and German Kommando SpezialkrrÅfte (KSK) make entry into a building here during Exercise Cold Response 2010 (CR10). CR10 is a Norwegian sponsored, scheduled and conducted multinational invitational exercise, with more than 9,000 military personnel from 14 countries, focused on cold weather maritime/amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, special and ground operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Daniels) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Solider set up Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters to prepare for the upcoming exercise, Agile Challenge. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — Children at the ophanage here enjoy sandwiches and laughs after a Project Handclasp event March 3, 2010. The event was sponsored by sailors from the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) and sailors and soldiers spent the day painting and cleaning the ophanage. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ARCTIC CIRCLE, Norway — U.S. Navy SEALs freefall parachute onto a frozen lake in northern Norway during Exercise Cold Response 2010 (CR10). CR10 is a Norwegian sponsored, scheduled and conducted multinational invitational exercise, with more than 9,000 military personnel from 14 countries, focused on cold weather maritime/amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, special and ground operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Daniels) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — Sailors and Marines from the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) assist a Georgian medic and doctor during a Project Handclasp event here, March3, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORWAY — A German special forces member provides security above the Arctic Circle during exercise Cold Response 2010. Cold Response is a Norwegian invitational event open to all NATO nations for winter warfare and joint coalition training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialst 2nd Class Ashley Myers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ARCTIC CIRCLE, Norway — U.S. Navy SEALs and German Kommando SpezialkrrÅfte (KSK) freefall parachute onto a frozen lake in northern Norway during Exercise Cold Response 2010 (CR10). CR10 is a Norwegian sponsored, scheduled and conducted multinational invitational exercise, with more than 9,000 military personnel from 14 countries, focused on cold weather maritime/amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, special and ground operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Daniels) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Sgt. First Class Wiley Robinson organizes inventory for the upcoming Agile Challenge '10 exercise deployment. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Soldiers set up the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters in preparation of the Agile Challenge '10 exercise. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — U.S. Navy Cmdr. Derek M. Lavan, commanding officer of the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32), represents the Department of Defense as he makes a Project Handclaps donation to David Kobakhidze, Director of the Batumi Orphanage here, March 3, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ARCTIC CIRCLE, Norway — A Navy SEAL Chief discusses simultaneously skiing and shooting with a German Kommando Spezialkrafte (KSK) special operator during Cold Response 2010. Cold Response is a Norwegian invitational event open to all NATO nations for winter warfare and joint coalition training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Myers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATUMI, Georgia — Georgian forces team up with U.S. soliders and sailors for an afternoon of fun after a Project Handclasp event at a local orphanage here, March 2, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece — USS Florida (SSGN 728), Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, arrives for a routine port visit to the island of Crete, March 9. Florida is homeported in Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Georgia and has a crew of 14 officers and 144 enlisted. The SSGN is a key element of the Navy's future fighting force. With its tremendous payload capacity, each SSGN employs emerging technologies and brings a new set of mission and operational capability to the warfighter. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. ~~ U.S. Marine Gen. James N. Mattis, U.S. Joint Forces Command commander (left), and Navy Rear Adm. James G. Foggo, III, Executive Officer to the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and United States European Command commander (right), talk before the hearing here, March 10. (Photo by David Hume Kennerly) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. ~~ Sen. Joe Lieberman and Navy Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Headquarters Allied Command commander and U.S. European Command commander, have a discussion before the hearing, March 10. (Photo by David Hume Kennerly) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. ~~ Army Gen. William "Kip" Ward, U.S. Africa Commmand commander, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Headquarters Allied Command commander and U.S. European Command commander, and U.S. Marine Gen. James N. Mattis, U.S. Joint Forces Command commander (left to right), listen during the Hearing, March 10. (Photo by David Hume Kennerly) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Maurice Wakins and Private 1st Class Stanko Bosnjak test water they have just purified using the H9518-1 reverse osmosis water purification unit. This year's Silver Flag Exercise hosted here Feb. 21-28 allowed USAFE Airmen, Air Force Reserve and members of the Croatian Army for the first time to observe how Airmen prepare to deploy to austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Reserve Soldiers of the 7th Civil Support Command and top Army Reserve leaders form a human figure seven formation March 6 at the Daenner Parade Field at Daenner Kaserne. The command formed its first human formation with approximately 150 participants, representing the 7th CSC. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Osvaldo P. Sanchez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — 52nd Security Forces Squadron airmen provide security while a wounded victim is transported to the Medical Aid Station during Operation Saber Crown 10-04 here March 3. Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in the Phase II exercise to evaluate the winggâ?s ability to operate in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive environment and to prepare the wing for the NATO force evaluation this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathanael Callon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Lt. Gen. Miloje Miletic, Serbian chief of defense, attempts to land an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft on a flight simulator March 4 during a visit Springfield Air National Guard Base. Miletic and Hungarian Chief of Defense Gen. Lazlo Tombol visited Ohio for a trilateral conference between Ohio National Guard leaders and its two State Partnership Program partner countries. (Ohio National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Mathis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt, Ohio adjutant general, talks to Hungarian Chief of Defense Gen. Lazlo Tombol Feb. 27, during breakfast at the Embassy Suites hotel in Dublin, Ohio. Wayt and Tombol were present to address Ohio National Guard leaders during the 2010 Ohio National Guard Commanders Call. (Ohio National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Mathis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz, the chief of the Army Reserve, is shown test equipment during his visit to Europe by Staff Sgt. Ralph Lahens, 773rd Civil Support Team here, March 6. The civil support team here is the only Active Guard Reserve element outside the continental U.S. and its territories to conduct assessments of natural or man-made disasters. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Osvaldo P. Sanchez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Airman 1st Class Renae Hewes, 52nd Medical Support Squadron, creates a chart for a patient while other medical personnel simulate stabilizing a wounded airman during Operation Saber Crown 10-04 here March 3. Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in the Phase II exercise to evaluate the winggâ?s ability to operate in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive environment and to prepare the wing for the NATO force evaluation this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathanael Callon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR FORCE, Germany — Croatian Army soldiers observe U.S. Air Force airmen test water ph-levels prior to using the H9518-1 reverse osmosis water purification unit. The Croatian Army for the first time was able to attend this year's Silver Flag Exercise hosted here Feb. 21-28. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPRINGFIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE — Gen. Lazlo Tombol, Hungarian chief of defense, banks left in an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft flight simulator during a visit here, March 4. Tombol and Serbian Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Miloje Miletic, visited Ohio for a trilateral conference between Ohio National Guard leaders and its two State Partnership Program partner countries. (Ohio National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Mathis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters provide self-aid and buddy care to injured â?victimssâ? after a simulated car accident during Operation Saber Crown 10-04 here March 1. Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in the Phase II exercise to evaluate the winggâ?s ability to survive and operate in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COLEMAN ARMY AIRFIELD, Germany — The Theater Aviation Sustainment Manager-Europe recently completed maintenance on two AH64 Apache helicopters owned by the Netherlands. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Brig. Gen. Keith Gallagher, commanding general of the Europe Regional Medical Command, talks with a group of Task Force Med Falcon soldiers during a visit here, March 2. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hagburg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Van Nostrand, the noncommissioned officer in charge of Camp Bondsteel's intermediate care ward, chats with Army Brig. Gen. Keith Gallagher, commanding general of the Europe Regional Medical Command, as Col. Edwin Moore, commander of Task Force Med Falcon, listens in. Gallagher visited Camp Bondsteel March 2. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jordan Huwe) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ABOARD HRMS JOHAN DE WITT, Norway — Marines with Fox Company 2nd Battalion 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division participate in a Combat Lifesaver Refresher Course Feb. 24, 2010 aboard the Dutch Hr Ms Johan De Witt, where Marines with 4th Recon Battalion and Fox Company 2nd Battalion 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division participate in exercise Cold Response 2010 (CR10). CR10 is a Norwegian sponsored, scheduled, and conducted multinational invitational exercise with the Norwegian armed forces focused on cold weather maritime/amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, special and ground operations. Participants include forces from Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Austria and other NATO partners. This exercise, previously known as Battle Griffin, will occur entirely north of the Arctic Circle and will emphasize individual and unit cold weather capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sergeant Michael Q. Retana) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Airmen from the 39th Security Forces Squadron direct a truck passing through during an exercise here, March 1, 2010. The exercise was held to ensure Airmen follow correct procedures in case of a real world crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Wood) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Incirlik firefighters hose each other off after completing an exercise here, March 1, 2010. Firefighters do this is to ensure all simulated contaminants are removed from their suits before removing their gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Wood) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Adm. James Stavridis, U.S. European Command commander, opens the 2010 European Strategy Conference here, March 1. The four-day conference, organized by the U.S. EUCOM Directorate of Policy, Strategy, Partnering and Resources, was attended by more than 500 military and civilian members from throughout the EUCOM area of focus (including senior defense officials, defense attaches and offices of defense cooperation), EUCOM staff, EUCOM service components, Joint Staff, U.S. government agencies and NATO. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...