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  • Col. Sean Swindell, center, commander, 10th Special Forces Group, out of Fort Carson, Colo., prepares to give a plaque in recognition of the Larry Thorne Award to the Service Detachment Commander from 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) as the best service detachment in the command. Command Sergeant Major, left, looks on, during the ceremony which was held on June 28 at Panzer Barracks in Boblingen, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers, far right, assigned to Operational Detachment Alpha 0116, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) stand in formation during an award ceremony in which the unit received the Larry Thorne Award presented each year by the 10th Special Forces Group out of Fort Carson, Colo., to the best ODA in the command. The ceremony took place on June 28 at Panzer Barracks in Boblingen, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Danish Straits —Naval Air Crewmen 2nd Class Keith Jeronimus finishes the last leg of the 26 mile marathon relay race in first place during the 2010 Captain's Cup aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) June 30. Mount Whitney is on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sylvia Nealy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany- Sgt. 1st Class Jason McMillen, platoon sergeant, A Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, teaches Sgt. 1st Class Ivan Milojkovic, counter-terrorist, Cobra Battalion, Special Operations, Serbian Armed Forces, how to use the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during a range held here, June 15. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Bethany L. Little) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany- Sgt. Anthony Woods, squad leader, A Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, teaches the Serbian Soldiers how to disassemble and reassemble the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Bethany L. Little) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Gehrtz, Fargo N.D., leads the 1st Squad of Multinational Battle Group Easttâ?s Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon, on a patrol up a mountain road near the border between Kosovo and the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia during quick reaction force exercises June 22. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann, commander of Multinational Battle Group East, talks with Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Gehrtz, Fargo N.D., while Sgt. Christopher Coombs, Moorhead, Minn., stands by during a patrol near the border between Kosovo and the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia during quick reaction force exercises June 22. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group Easttâ?s Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon, move to set up a security perimeter around a helicopter landing site near Viti/Vitina, Kosovo, during quick reaction force exercises June 22. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Dr. Radojko Savic, director of mental health at Strpce/Shterpce Hospital, presents on his work with post traumatic stress disorder at a Regional Grand Rounds event held June 24. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Capt. Thomas Rowell, Milwaukee, Wisc., a behavioral health doctor with Multinational Battle Group East, gives a presentation on post traumatic stress disorder at a Regional Grand Rounds event held June 24. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Adriatic Sea — Navy Yeoman 3rd Class Jeremy Tenney, a sailor stationed aboard USS Taylor (FFG 50), is the rear security for a visit, board, search and seizure team as it boards the Croatian coast guard vessel Hrvatska Kostajnica (OB-64) June 23. Taylor is 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) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPLIT, Croatia — Crewmembers aboard USS Taylor (FFG 50) man the rails as the ship arrives into Split, Croatia for a scheduled port visit to further strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Croatia June 24. Taylor is 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) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPLIT, Croatia — Crewmembers on the bridge of USS Taylor (FFG 50) work together to navigate the ship as it arrives into Split, Croatia for a scheduled port visit to further strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Croatia June 24. Taylor is 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) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Adriatic Sea — Sailors from USS Taylor's (FFG 50) visit, board, search and seizure team board the Croatian coast guard vessel Hrvatska Kostajnica (OB-64) as part of a joint training exercise June 23. Taylor is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class EdwardKessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Adriatic Sea — Navy Ensign Bryan Kline, from Papillion, Neb., stands aboard the Croatian coast guard vessel Hrvatska Kostajnica (OB-64) as USS Taylor's (FFG 50) rigid hull inflatable boat approaches during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise June 23. Taylor is 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) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Adriatic Sea — A rigid hull inflatable boat with USS Taylor's (FFG 50) visit, board, search and seizure team passes alongside Taylor during a joint training exercise with the Croatian coast guard June 23. Taylor is 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) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KIEL, Germany — U.S. Navy sailors congratulate German navy sailors for receiving Letters of Appreciation during an award ceremony aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) June 22. The German sailors provided security access control for three American ships during a four-day port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sylvia Nealy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Gehrtz, Fargo N.D., leads the 1st Squad of Multinational Battle Group Easttâ?s Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon, on a patrol up a mountain road near the border between Kosovo and the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia during quick reaction force exercises June 22. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Poland air force Brig. Gen. Tadeusz Mikutel, 3rd Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo during a visit on Powidz Air Base, Poland, June 21. The purpose of Dillon's visit to Poland was to sign the letter designating the 86th AW and the 3rd Airlift Wing as 'sister wings' and to build partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon, 86th Airlift Wing commander, signs a letter of intention during a ceremony held on Powidz Air Base, Poland, June 21. The purpose of Dillon's visit to Poland was to sign the letter designating the 86th AW and the 3rd Airlift Wing as 'sister wings' and to build partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras)( Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Polish air force Brig. Gen. Tadeusz Mikutel, 3rd Airlift Wing commander, discuss Polish aircraft on Powidz Air Base, Poland, June 21. The purpose of Dillon's visit to Poland was to sign the letter designating the 86th AW and the 3rd Airlift Wing as 'sister wings' and to build partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — Poland air force Brig. Gen. Tadeusz Mikutel, 3rd Airlift Wing commander, Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Gornicki, 3rd Airlift Wing deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon, 86th Airlift Wing commander, enter a remodeled hangar to speak to U.S. and Polish Airmen during a ceremony on Powidz Air Base, Poland, June 21. The purpose Dillon's visit to Poland was to sign a letter of intention representing the 86th AW and the 3rd Airlift Wing as 'sister wings' and to build partnership with our new 'sister wing'. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS Taylor, Adriatic Sea — Sailors aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) simulate cooling unexploded ordnance from a helicopter crash on the flight deck during a damage control training drill June 19. Taylor is participating in the Partnership of Adriatic Mariners (PAMCO) during her scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • DUBLIN, Ireland — Supreme Allied Commander Europe meets the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defense Forces, Irish army Lt. Gen. Sean McCann during a visit June 17-18. (NATO photo by Armn Billy Galligan) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS BERRY, Atlantic Ocean — Navy Quartermaster 3rd Class Jesse Alcorn marks speed and course changes called out from the conning officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) as she is towed by the Royal navy frigate HMS Sutherland (F81) June 18. Barry is conducting exercise Halcyon Rondezvous with the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria — Army Pfc. Robert Smith of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry, fires a Bulgarian rocket propelled grenade at the Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria, June 16. Smith is one of approximately 300 soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's 172nd Infantry Brigade and a handful of U.S. Army Europe civilian employees who are in Bulgaria supporting the first phase of this year's Task Force-East rotation. Once the soldiers finish in Bulgaria, they will travel to Romania for the second half of the multinational annual theater security cooperation training rotation. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Richard Bumgardner) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS SIMPSON, Baltic Sea — A sailor assigned to USS Simpson (FFG 56) stands watch during special sea and anchor detail in preparation for a port visit to Tallinn, Estonia in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 14. Simpson is one of the three U.S. Navy ships participating in the 38th iteration of BALTOPS. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KACANIKU/KACANIK, Kosovo — Naim Hysa, Kacaniku/Kacanik Red Cross director, shows GzimCeka, a teacher at the school in Gllobocice/Globocica, Kosovo, school supplies donated by students in Oakes, N.D. The supplies were transported by U.S. NATO Kosovo Force soldier Army Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Gilbertson, Oakes, N.D., who also taught history at Oakes High School, to be delivered to six Kacaniku/Kacanik schools as of June 14. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • IVAJE/IVAJA, Kosovo — NATO Kosovo Force soldier Army Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Gilbertson, Oakes, N.D., talks with Isa Rexha, school director, in Ivaje/Ivaja, Kosovo, about the time the spent together as of June 14. Gilbertson has helped Rexhaaâ?s students and students from Oakes, N.D., communicate and share cultures during his time as a LMT member in Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • IVAJE/IVAJA, Kosovo — Naim Hysa, Kacaniku/Kacanik Red Cross director, stands with Isa Rexha, school director, in Ivaje/Ivaja, Kosovo, Domjeta Tromi, Erona Thaqi, Red Cross youth volunteers, and school supplies donated by students in Oakes, N.D. The supplies were transported by U.S. NATO Kosovo Force soldier Army Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Gilbertson, Oakes, N.D., June 14, who also taught history at Oakes High School, to be delivered to six Kacaniku/Kacanik schools. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TAPA, Estonia — U.K. Royal navy Rear Adm. Ian Corder, deputy commander, Joint Task Force BALTOPS, (right) meets with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joseph Cabell, commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, (left) to discuss the offensive land force maneuvers during a squad sized live fire and maneuver training event in Tapa as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 14. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TAPA, Estonia — U.K. Royal navy Rear Adm. Ian Corder, deputy commander, Joint Task Force BALTOPS, (left) meets with U. S. Army Col. Peeter Hoppe, Combined Task Force 166, and Estonian Col. Indrek Sirel, Commander of Estonian Land Forces (middle) to discuss command and control of multinational battalion's field training exercise in Tapa as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 14. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion Two at Liepaja 8th School renovate the auditorium June 14. (Department of State photo by Ms. Gunita Migliniece) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion Two at Liepaja 8th School renovate the school's grounds June 14. (Department of State photo by Ms. Gunita Migliniece) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion Two work on the bathrooms June 14 at Orphanage â?Selgaaâ? in Ventspils, Latvia. (Department of State photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS SIMPSON, Baltic Sea — Sailors assigned to USS Simpson (FFG 56) take readings and looks for navigational points while standing special sea and anchor detail in preparation for a port visit to Tallinn, Estonia, in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 14. Simpson is one of the three U.S. Navy ships participating in the 38th iteration of BALTOPS. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Mediterranean Sea — Navy Chief Gunner's Mate (SW) Sean Holmes from Houston, Texas (left) and Navy Gunner's Mate 1st Class Bruce Smith from Greensboro, N.C. (far right) instructs Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Phillip Stidum from Memphis, Tenn., (middle) on the MK-38 25mm machine gun during an live fire exercise onboard USS Taylor (FFG 50) June 14. Taylor is currently participating in NATO's Operation Active Endeavor conduction maritime security operations in Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Mediterranean Sea — The guided missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) fires its Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) during a live fire exercise in the Mediterranean Sea June 14. Taylor is currently participating in NATO's Operation Active Endeavor conduction maritime security operations in Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • DURRES, Albania — Sailors offload two pallets of donated personal hygiene supplies as part of project handclasp to an Albanian clinic 14. The clinic is located in the port city of Durres. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — After the opening ceremony, children are playing with Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion Two with the footballs and basketballs the Seabees brought for the orphanage as a gift June 14. (Department of State photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Mediterranean Sea — Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) conduct a live fire exercise with the ship's MK-75 76mm artillery gun during the ships patrol in the Mediterranean Sea June 14. Taylor is currently participating in NATO's Operation Active Endeavor conduction maritime security operations in Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Mediterranean Sea — The guided missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) fires its Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) on target during a live fire exercise in the Mediterranean Sea June 14. Taylor is currently participating in NATO's Operation Active Endeavor conduction maritime security operations in Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LETNICA/LETNICE, Kosovo — U.S. NATO Kosovo Force soldiers from Camp Bondsteel celebrate mass at the Shrine of the Black Madonna in Letnica/Letnice on June 12. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hagburg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LETNICA/LETNICE, Kosovo — A painting of Mother Teresa hangs beside the altar at the Shrine of the Black Madonna in Letnica/Letnice as Army Chap. (Capt.) Timothy Meier, Los Altos, Calif., and the church's priest, Don Christe, conduct a mass for NATO Kosovo Force soldiers June 12. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hagburg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LETNICA/LETNICE, Kosovo — Army Chap. (Capt.) Timothy Meier, Los Altos, Calif., and the Shrine of the Black Madonna's priest, Don Christe, depart the church in Letnica/Letnice after conducting a mass for NATO Kosovo Force soldiers June 12. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hagburg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — A B-1 Lancer attracts visitors of the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 11. The B-1 is one of the aircraft being featured in the Berlin Air Showwâ?s 1,153 exhibits from 47 countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Staff Sgt. Danelle Tate, Grandin, N.D., administration sergeant for Bravo Company, waits for the start of the first game between the Kamenice/Kamencia High School girl volleyball team and a collection of female soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo June 11. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Air Force Maj. John Ferguson, 28th Bomb Squadron flight commander, interacts with visitors during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 11. Major Ferguson is from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, showing the B-1 Lancer for the Berlin Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany ~~ Air Force Maj. John Ferguson, 28th Bomb Squadron flight commander, and Air Force Capt. Michael Champagne, instructor pilot, interact with a visitor during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 11. Major Ferguson and Captain Champagne are from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, showing the B-1 Lancer for the Berlin Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Arbresha Aliu, Kamenice/Kamenica, Kosovo, spikes the ball as Army Sgt. Kylie Ktytor, Bismarck, N.D., blocks during a game played on Camp Bondsteel, Jun 11. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army 1st Lt. Janet Masseth, Bismarck, N.D., and Army Staff Sgt. Vanessa Imdieke, Bismarck, N.D., talk with Vjosane Hoda, Kamenice/Kamenice, Kosovo, and Fitore Ahmeti, Gnjilane/Gnjlian, Kosovo, prior to the first game between their respective teams June 11. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates gives the commencement address to seniors of Kaiserslautern High School at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern, Germany, June 11. (Departmen of Defense photo by Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Visitors look at the B-52 Stratofortress during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 11. The B-52 flew in from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to participate in the Berlin Air Show, which features 1,153 exhibitors from 47 countries, including the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Visitors wait in line to see the KC-135 Stratotanker during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The Berlin Air Show is a weeklong event that showcases various aviation technologies from all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — Latvian President Valdis Zatlers (in red on top of vehicle) rides a light armored reconnaissance vehicle through the beach entry access point during a visit to the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010 exercise training area June 10. President Zatlers also visited Marines and sailors of 4th Landing Support Battalion and Naval Beach Group 2, who have been working together with Latvian forces to conduct maritime preposition force offload operations and other training events since the start of the exercise June 6. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations.(U.S. Navy photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — Latvian President Valdis Zatlers (left) walks with Marine Maj. Gen. (sel.) Tracy L. Garrett, commanding general of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, during a tour of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010 exercise training areas June 10. Since the start of the exercise on June 6, the Marines and sailors of 4th Landing Support Battalion and Naval Beach Group 2 have been working with members of the Armed Forces of Latvia to conduct maritime preposition force offload operations. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations(U.S. Navy photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — Marine Lt. Col. James C. McDonald (right), commanding officer of 4th Landing Support Battalion, provides Latvian and international media representatives with an overview of what the Navy and Marine Corps participants in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010 exercise are doing at the logistics support area June 10. Since the start the exercise on June 6th, the Marines and Sailors of 4th Landing Support Battalion and Naval Beach Group 2 have been working with members of the Armed Forces of Latvia to conduct maritime preposition force offload operations and other training both at sea, and ashore here. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations.(U.S. Navy photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Mihai Enescu, from Ploiest, Romania, looks out of the window of a C-130J Hercules during the 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The Berlin Air Show is one of the premier event of its kind in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — A visitor takes a photo of the C-130J Herculessâ? cockpit during the 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The Berlin Air Show is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Visitors tour the C-130J Hercules during the 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The C-130 is one of Air Forceeâ?s main attractions during the Berlin Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — A C-130J Hercules from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, attracts visitors of the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The C-130 is one of Air Forceeâ?s main attractions during the Berlin Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bouvy, 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons specialist from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., provides tour to visitors during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The Berlin Air Show is one of the premier events of its kind in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Air Force Lt. Col. Denis Heinz, 93rd Bomb Squadron instructor radar navigator with Barksdale Air Force Base, La., provides tour to German students about the B-52 Stratofortresssâ? bomb bay during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The Berlin Air Show features 1,153 exhibitors from 47 countries, including the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — The B-52 Stratofortress crew from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., provide tours to the visitors during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The Berlin Air Show features 1,153 exhibitors from 47 countries, including the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Meditteranean Sea — Navy Gas Turbine System Mechanic 3rd Clss Christopher Royoko, aboard USS TAYLOR (FFG 50), takes a sample of diesel fuel marine for testing during an underway replenishment with USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198) June 9. Testing of the fuel is critical in determining the quality prior to filling Taylor's fuel tank. Taylor is currently participating in NATO's Operation Active Endeavor conduction maritime security operations in Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPIL, Latvia — Civil service Capt. Don Agold, master of Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Marine Corps container ship SS Pfc. Eugene A. Obregon (T-AK 3006), Navy Capt. Kenny Williams, commodore, Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron (MPSRON) 1, and Imants Liegis, Latvian Minister of Defense, discuss MPSRON-1 strategy and capabilities during the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010 exercise June 9. Obregon is the flag ship for MSC's MPSRON-1, which consists of four ships forward deployed year-round in the European and African theaters, strategically prepositioning military cargo at sea for quick delivery ashore in the event of any fast-breaking military or humanitarian crises. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Brandon Montgomery) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPIL, Latvia — Marine Corps tactical vehicles are offloaded from Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Marine Corps container ship SS Pfc. Eugene A. Obregon (T-AK 3006) for further movement as part of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010 exercise June 9. Obregon is the flag ship for MSC's Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron (MPSRON) 1, which consists of four ships forward deployed year-round in the European and African theaters, strategically prepositioning military cargo at sea for quick delivery ashore in the event of any fast-breaking military or humanitarian crises. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Brandon Montgomery) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPIL, Latvia — Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Marine Corps container ship SS Pfc. Eugene A. Obregon (T-AK 3006) conducts lift-on/lift-off operations of a Marine Corps light armored vehicle as part of the 38th annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010 exercise June 9. Obregon is the flag ship for MSC's Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron (MPSS) 1, which consists of four ships forward deployed year-round in the European and African theaters, strategically prepositioning military cargo at sea for quick delivery ashore in the eventn of any fast-breaking military or humanitarian crises. BALTOPS is aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Brandon Montgomery) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Meditteranean Sea — Navy Quartermaster 1st Class Hal Holder from Stockton, Ala., shows Midshipman Carlos Garcia from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain how to use the stadimeter onboard USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) as she approaches USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198) for a underway replenishment (UNREP)June 9. Taylor is hosting two midshipman from the Spanish navy as part of a cross-cultural experience between the two nations. Taylor is currently participating in NATO's Operation Active Endeavor conduction maritime security operations in Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LANDSTUHL, Germany — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West speaks to more than 200 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Landstuhl, Germany, during an all hands call at the installation chapel June 9. West's visit to LRMC is part of a 10-day trip to installations and support elements in Western Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Visitors line up to see the C-5 Galaxy during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences Air Show June 8 at Berlin-Schonefeld Airport. The C-5 is with the 9th Airlift Squadron from Dover Air Force Base, Del. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Capt. Lloyd Richardson, 16th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, provide some information about the C-17 Globemaster III to visitors during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences Air Show June 8 at Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport. Captain Richardson is from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Visitors line up inside a C-17 Globemaster III during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences Air Show June 8 at Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport. The aircraft is with the 16th Airlift Squadron from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Spc. Sheena Leno, Driscoll, N.D., Sgt. Christina Sung, Montclair, Calif., and Spc. Shanna Leno, Mandan, N.D., march with Danish and Turkish troops during the memorial march at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, June 6. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS TAYLOR, Meditteranean Sea — Ensign Lynn Bovard from Naperville, Ill., utilizes the stadimeter to determine USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) range as she approaches the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198) for an underway replenishment (UNREP)June 9. Junior officers onboard Taylor used the evolution as an opportunity to hone their skills in ship handling during an UNREP. Taylor is currently participating in NATO's Operation Active Endeavor conduction maritime security operations in Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — Swedish Ambassador Veronika Wand-Danielsson, Head of the Swedish Mission to NATO, is rendered honors aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) after her visit in support of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 9. Sweden is one of the twelve nations that are participating in the 38th iteration of BALTOPS. The exercise is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Jenniffer Rivera Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, frocks Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class (EXW) Micheal Zdunkawicz to 1st class petty officer during a promotion ceremony held on Naval Support Activity Capodichino June 9. During the ceremony nine sailors attached to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander,U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters where promoted to ranks of 3rd, 2nd, and 1st class petty officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Gary Keen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Howard, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, learns about the maneuvering consoles aboard the Danish ship Esbern Snare (L 17) from Danish navy Cmdr. Carsten Fjord-Laursen, commanding officer, Danish Task Group, while visiting the ship during the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 9. Denmark is one of the twelve nations that are participating in the 38th iteration of BALTOPS. The exercise is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — Swedish Ambassador Veronika Wand-Danielsson, Head of the Swedish Mission to NATO, learns about the engineering spaces aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) from Chief Engineer Richard Leighton, a civilian mariner aboard Mount Whitney, while visiting the ship during the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 9. Sweden is one of the twelve nations that are participating in the 38th iteration of BALTOPS. The exercise is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Air Force Maj. Mike Stratton, 317th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., talks about the C-17 Globemaster IIIIâ?s cockpit to a visitor during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Air Force Staff Sgt. Leah Farias, 17th Airlift Squadron loadmaster from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., waits for people to come down from a C-17 Globemaster IIIIâ?s cockpit during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Visitors line up to see the C-17 Globemaster IIIIâ?s cockpit during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shane Spradlin, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., ushers people into the C-17 Globemaster III Spirit of Berlin during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Visitors line up to see the C-17 Globemaster III Spirit of Berlin during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann, Bismarck, N.D., and his command staff wait for Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Mehrer, Bismarck, N.D., to start the memorial march at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, June 6. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Col. David Skalicky, Bismarck, N.D., talks with a Danish Soldier during the memorial march at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, June 6. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • American and Danish troops carry their unit colors during the memorial march at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, June 6. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Minister of Defense, Csaba Hende, greets Suprme Allied Commander Europe Navy Adm. James Stavridis in Budapest before a meeting on June 8. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) and Russian navy ship Kaliningrad 102 Ropucha (Project 775/775M) class (LSTM) are in formation on the second day of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 8. This is the 38th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — Russian navy ship Kaliningrad 102 Ropucha (Project 775/775M) class (LSTM) and the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) are in formation on the second day of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010 June 8. This is the 38th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — Civilian railway engineers hoist an M1A1 Main Battle Tank to be placed on a railway car during the rail-way movement portion of the maritime preposition force (MPF) offload portion of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010 June 8. The MPF offload portion is one of largest portions of BALTOPS, a multinational maritime exercise designed to increase interoperability between the 12 participating nations and increase maritime safety and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia — An up-armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle drives through a recently constructed ramp designed to allow greater access to the beach during the maritime preposition force (MPF) offload portion of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010 June 8. The MPF offload portion is one of largest portions of BALTOPS, a multinational maritime exercise designed to increase interoperability between the 12 participating nations and increase maritime safety and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia (June 8, 2010) - Lance Cpl. Noah Peczeli (right), a light armored reconnaissance vehicle (LAV) mechanic with 4th Landing Support Battalion, explains the mechanical capabilities of the engine in the LAV to the Latvian Minister of Defense Imants Liegis (center), and Latvian army Maj. Gen. Juris Maklakovs (left), the Commander of National Armed Forces of Latvia June 8. The Minister of Defense and Chief of the Armed Forces visited several sights in the Ventspils area where U.S. and Latvian forces are working together to conduct a maritime preposition offload exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUDAPEST, Hungary — Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis and Hungarian Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Tibor Benko observe an honour guard welcome ceremony in Budapest on June 7. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — Sailors attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 detachment one remove a fuel line from an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter aboard amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) June 7. Mount Whitney is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and is in the Baltic Sea supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010, a combined land and sea exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Jenniffer Rivera) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PORTSMOUTH, England — Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) stand in formation in front of the British Navy HMS Victory, the worlds oldest commissioned warship, before boarding for a frocking ceremony June 7. Churchill deployed as part of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. HST CSG includes Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 staff, Harry S. Truman, Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW) 3, Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 26 staff and German frigate FGS Hessen (F221). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commuication Specialist Seaman Stuart Phillips) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Atlantic Ocean — Navy Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll, left, Navy Capt. Joe Clarkson, and Navy Capt. Robert Barwis wave farewell to the German navy frigate FGS Hessen (F221) from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) June 6. Hessen detached from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group after conducting 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 2nd class Matthew D. Williams) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Local French reenactors dress in American service member uniforms worn at the time of the June 6, 1944 D-day invasions. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. MERE EGLISE, Normandy — A peace ceremony is held at the town hall of St. Mere Eglise, Normandy, France to commemorate the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Local French reenactors dress in American service member uniforms of the time of the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion in France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • OMAHA BEACH, France — American veterans at the Omaha Beach American Cemetery and Memorial sing "The National Anthem" June 6, in commemoration of the June 6, 1944 D-day invasion of Normandy. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • OMAHA BEACH, France — This is the Omaha Beach American Cemetery where more than 9,000 American service members from the June 6, 1944 D-day invasion are laid to rest over looking Omaha Beach (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — A National Guard memorial sits on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, commemorating the June 6, 1944 D-day invasions. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Here sits La Cambe German Military Cemetery in Normandy, France where more than 21,000 Germans are laid to rest following the June 6, 1944 D-day Allied invasions against Nazi Germany. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — The steep cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy France. These cliffs presented another obstacle for the Allied troops during the June 6, 1944 D-day invasion. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Tourists walk the grounds around bunker and gun enbankments of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, France June 6, to commemorate the June 6, 1944 D-day invasion. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • UTAH BEACH, France — German Military Band member stands at attention during D-Day memorial ceremony on Utah Beachu June 6. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • UTAH BEACH, France — Air Force Sgt. Gene Dooley from Graham, Texas plays taps at Utah Beach ceremony on D-Day, June 6. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Morning ceremonies begin at Utah Beach, Normandy, France June 6 to commemorate the June 6, 1944 D-day invasion. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GYDNIA, Poland — Participants of the 38th iteration of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) attend the pre-sail conference at the Polish Naval Academy to discuss upcoming exercise events June 5. BALTOPS 2010 is a combined land and sea exercise in the Baltic Sea intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (Official Polish navy photo by Polish navy Sub-Lieutenant Piotr Wojtas) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GYDNIA, Poland — Participants of the 38th iteration of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) attend the pre-sail conference at the Polish Naval Academy to discuss upcoming exercise events June 5. BALTOPS 2010 is a combined land and sea exercise in the Baltic Sea intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training with the 12 participating nations. (Official Polish navy photo by Polish navy Sub-Lieutenant Piotr Wojtas) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GENEVA, Switzerland — The Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis meets with Dr. Jacob Kellenberger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland June 4. The meeting was a part of the SACEUR's two day official visit to the country. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Intisar Sabree) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • DAVOS, Switzerland — The Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis participates in a Humanitiarian Logistics Plenary Session in Davos, Switzerland June 4. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Intisar Sabree) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERN, Switzerland — The Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis meets with the Swiss Chairman of Defense Lt. Gen. Andre Blattmann at the Federal Building in Bern, Switzerland June 4. The meeting was a part of the SACEUR's two day official visit to the country (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Intisar Sabree) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MENORCA, Spain — USS Taylor (FFG 50) is berthed in Port Mahon during a celebration held in honor of Navy Adm. David Farragut, the U.S. Navy's first admiral June 4. 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 ...
  • VENTSPILS, Latvia ~~ U.S. Ambassador Judith Garber speaks to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 Seabees and Ventspils firefighters during a dedication ceremony in Latvia on May 26. The Office of Defense Cooperation via U.S. European Command's Civil Military Operations office provided $25,000 to renovate the Ventspils fire training tower. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Duc Nguyen.) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MENORCA, Spain — Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class Kevin McCarthy (left) from Daytona Beach, Fla., and Navy Yeoman 3rd Class Jeremy Tenney (right) from Lexington Park, Md., perform colors June 4 during a celebration in honor of Navy Adm. David Farragut, the U.S. Navy's first admiral. Both sailors are attached to USS Taylor (FFG 50), which is in Port Mahon to strengthen the relationship between Spain and the United States as part of 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 HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — A French navy Rafale F-3 fighter aircraft lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) June 4. Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Dusan Ilic) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. MERE EGLISE, France — U.S. soldiers talk with Frenchmen during a visit to the region. The visit was conducted as a remembrance of the D-Day invasions of June 6, 1944, this year marks the 66th anniversary of the landings. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to successfully liberate and gain a foothold in that part of France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. MERE EGLISE, France — World War II reenactors drive through the town during the 66th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944, St. Mere Eglise, was liberated during the invasion. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to successfully liberate and gain a foothold in that part of France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. JAMES AMERICAN CEMETERY, France — American, German and French troops line up in formation at the St. James American Cemetery in order to remember the men who gave their lives during the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to eventually liberate France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • UTAH BEACH, France — The history of the June 6, 1944 D-Day amphibious assault of Normandy, France is retold to British and American soldiers during a visit to the famous beaches where many soldiers gave their lives for freedom during World War II. This year marks the 66th Anniversary of D-Day, D-Day allowed Allied forces to push into Nazi Germany during the war.(Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. MERE EGLISE, France ~~ An American World War II style jeep is parked in a French town to honor the men and women who gave their lives there during the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to successfully liberate and gain a foothold in that part of France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. MERE EGLISE, France — World War II reenactors in a jeep and motorcyle sit in the town during the 66th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to successfully liberate and gain a foothold in that part of France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • UTAH BEACH, France — A U.S. Navy memorial stands at the location of the Utah Beach landings of June 6, 1944, part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to eventually liberate France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. MERE EGLISE, France — A mannequin marks the location where a famous paratrooper got caught and ended up with a bird's eye view of that town's role in the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to eventually liberate France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. MERE EGLISE, France — American soldiers stop to take photos of the town during a visit to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the D-Day invasions of June 6, 1944. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to eventually liberate France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. MERE EGLISE, France — A memorial commemorates the men who fought and gave their lives to liberate this French town during the D-Day invasions of June 6, 1944. D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a large-scale amphibious operation that allowed Allied forces to eventually liberate France. (Department of Defense photo by Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...