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Photos from December, 2007

  • BASTOGNE, Belgium — Army Col. James Drago, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, and Marcel D'Haese, a veteran of the Belgian 5th Fusiliers, participate at a wreath-laying ceremony at McAuliffe Square here, as part of Battle of the Bulge commemorations Dec. 16, 2007. (Department of Defense photo by J.D. Hardesty) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MONROVIA, Liberia — Navy Vice Adm. Robert T. Moeller, U.S. Africa Command deputy to the commander for military operations (center), and U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Donald E. Booth (left), are greeted by the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Dec. 18, 2007. Moeller's two-day visit to the country included participating in the activation of three new infantry companies for 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Brigade. The military units are the first to comprise the Armed Forces of Liberia. (Department of Defense photo by Jaime L. Wood) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — The U.S. European Command Chaplain, Navy Capt. Mark Tidd, met with Brig. Gen. Samson Kutateladze and members of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Georgia and a representative of the Orthodox Church of Georgia Dec. 13, to discuss their work to establish a military chaplaincy. Shown are Father Zakaria Machitadze, the Patriarch's representative to the Georgian Armed Forces (second from the left), Brigade General Kutateladze (third from the left), and Chaplain Tidd (right).(Department of Defense photo by Navy Capt. William Bartz) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Navy Vice Adm. Richard Gallagher, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Deputy Commander (left), administers the Inspector General oath to the USEUCOM Inspector General staff. From left, Army Col. Mike Anderson, Air Force Lt. Col David Cienski, Navy Chief Warrant Officer Rob Randall, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Mickey, Mr. Bud Walker, Mr. Don Keeler and Mr. Joe Perez. Gallagher administered the oath to Anderson and his Inspectors General acknowledging the special obligations and responsibilities the group has for reporting on the state of the discipline, morale, training and readiness of USEUCOM. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dana M. Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LIMBE, Cameroon —U.S. Navy Utilitiesman 2nd Class Gregory Knight volunteers with members of the Organisation of Limbe United Youth Associations to build a doorframe here, Dec. 11, 2007, as part of the African Partnership Station (APS). APS is a multinational effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West African countries. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Merriam) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • THULE AIR BASE, Greenland — A base ambulance parks next to a C-17 Globemaster III from Dover Air Force Base, Del., Dec. 7 on the flightline here. With temperatures well below zero, the patient is quickly transferred onto the C-17 which flew from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, here to transport a Team Thule member to a stateside medical treatment facility for emergency care. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force 1st Lt. Nicole Langley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LIMBE, Cameroon — A Cameroonian Navy sailor climbs aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHerny (LSD 43) Dec. 14 during the final graded scenario on vessel, board, search and seizure techniques as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) maritime safety and security afloat training. APS is a multi-national effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West African countries, to address common threats of illegal fishing, smuggling and human trafficking. In addition to maritime training, APS will perform more than 20 humanitarian projects in the region. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class RJ Stratchko) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Phillip Arnts (right), 86th Maintenance Squadron, briefed Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne (left) on the new process to repair C-130 propellers. The new cellular flow design was implemented as part of the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) program. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly LeGuillon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LIMBE, Cameroon — U.S. and French Navy trainers and Cameroonian students on Zodaic crafts make their approach to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) Dec. 12, while learning visit, board, search and seizure techniques as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is a multi-national effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West and Central African countries, to address common threats of illegal fishing, smuggling, and human trafficking. In addition to maritime training, APS will perform more than 20 humanitarian projects in the region. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class RJ Stratchko) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — Mike Donvito teaches close combat techniques to Air Force Staff Sgt. Jarrod Getz, 31st Security Forces, during a Basic Close Combat Instructor Course December 12, 2007. The Security Forces Squadron invited Ron Donvito and son Mike Donvito to certify airmen as instructors from the Security Forces Squadron, 603d Air Control Squadron and Italian Security Forces. The trainees will be able to teach these skills to fellow airmen prior to deployments and for personal protection. (Deparment of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Doza) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BÜTGENBACH, Belgium — Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg staffride walk along a string of "dragon's teeth" anti-tank barriers erected by the German Army along the border with Belgium. (Department of Defense photo by Dave Melancon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — Members from the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron clear up branches and leaves from the back of Riverside Middle School here Dec. 7. Squadron members helped the local community by spending two days clearing up the area of the local middle school. (Department of Defense photo by Karen Abeyasekere) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany – Vice Adm. Richard Gallagher (left), U.S. European Command deputy commander and Oberbürgermeister Dr. Wolfgang Schuster, mayor of the city of Stuttgart introduce the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, 5-Star Brass Quintet during their performance to a combined audience of approximately 5,000 at the Stuttgart Christmas Market, Dec. 13, 2007. During their visit the band also performed for the Stuttgart military community and treated nearly 600 children at the Patch Elementary School to a 30-minute holiday concert. U.S. military bands assigned within the U.S. European Command area of responsibility are essential in fortifying international relationships, enhancing troop morale and fostering trust and friendship among the military, governmental and civilian populations within the European theatre through musical excellence. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey D. Robinson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany – The U.S. Air Forces in Europe, 5-Star Brass Quintet performs for the Patch Elementary School here, Dec. 13, 2007. Nearly 600 children from the school and their teachers were treated to a 30-minute holiday concert. During their visit the band also performed to an audience of approximately 5,000 at the Stuttgart Christmas Market and for the Stuttgart military community. U.S. military bands assigned within the U.S. European Command area of responsibility are essential in fortifying international relationships, enhancing troop morale and fostering trust and friendship among the military, governmental and civilian populations within the European theatre through musical excellence. (Department of Defense photo by John Tomassi) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — U.S. and Russian soldiers cheer on their fellow soldiers Dec. 8 during the "cultural day" run and shoot competition. This competetion was one of many activities here during the 2007 Torgau exercise. (Department of Defense photo by Army Spc. Joseph McAtee) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — Army Staff Sgt. Aleksey Khudyakov (center), from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, field interpreter NCO-in-charge for exercise Torgau 2007 and Maj. Jeffrey Schmidt of U.S. Army Europe's Joint Multi-National Readiness Center, the primary observer-controller for the Russian company taking part in the exercise, discuss an operations order with Russian commanders at the training area here Dec. 7, 2007. (Department of Defense photo by Army Spc. Joseph McAtee) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LIMBE, Cameroon — The amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) sits anchored off of the coast here Dec. 4, 2007. Africa Partnership Station (APS) is aboard Fort McHenry conducting training for Cameroonian sailors on maritime safety and security. APS is scheduled to bring international training teams to Senegal, Liberia, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, and Sao Tome and Principe, and will support more than 20 humanitarian assistance projects in addition to hosting information exchanges and training with partner nations during its seven-month deployment. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class RJ Stratchko) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ANKARA, Turkey — Military officers from Office of Defense Cooperation, Turkey, U.S. European Command, U.S. Joint Staff, U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Turkish General Staff met here on Dec. 6, 2007 for a two day Combined Planning Conference (CPC). The CPC is an opportunity for U.S. and Turkish action officers to share ideas and develop military-to-military engagement in support of the High Level Defense Group (HLDG) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC). (Turkish armed forces photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Lt. Col. Mikhail Sachkov, (left) and Capt. Sergey Kiselev, from the Russian Air Force, watch as a C-130 Hercules prepares for a combat offload demonstration here Dec. 5, 2007. The demonstration illustrated one of the many C-130 capabilities for transporting cargo. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Dorough explains the C-130 Hercules cockpit to Russian air force officers and their U.S. embassy interpreter here Dec. 5, 2007 . The Russian air force members visited to plan a United States/Russia exercise demonstrating theater security cooperation among the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Russian Federation air force personnel. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ISRAEL — A Ramstein C-130 performs an assault landing on a dirt landing zone here. Members from the 37th Airlift Squadron recently participated in an off-station trainer in Israel. Several Ramstein airmen also participated in the trainer to ensure the squadron received essential support. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — Members of the 352nd Maintenance Squadron keep the cables from snagging and guide the last of the 'mighty' MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopters assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Group's 21st Special Operations Squadron into the cargo bay of the C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 29. After chaining the aircraft tight to the floor, a team of nine maintainer's loaded their own bags aboard the aircraft to travel with the helicopter to its new destination - the 1st Special Operations Wing's 20th SOS at Hurlburt, Field, Fla. - where they will rebuild the airframe on arrival before handing the forms over to gaining unit. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Dennis Brewer) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LIMBE, Cameroon — Cameroonian sailors salute Navy Capt. John B. Nowell Jr., commodore, Africa Partnership Station (APS), on the departure from Limbe Naval Base Dec. 4, after discussions of training and construction projects. APS is scheduled to bring international training teams to Senegal, Liberia, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, and Sao Tome and Principe, and will support more than 20 humanitarian assistance projects in addition to hosting information exchanges and training with partner nations during its seven-month deployment. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class RJ Stratchko) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA — An SH-60 Knighthawk, attached to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, transfers stores from the Military Sealift Command fast-combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) to the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea Nov. 29, 2007. Truman is assigned to 6th Fleet and is conducting theater security cooperative activities in the eastern Mediterranean. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin T. Murray Jr.) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...