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  • ROTA, Spain — Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. 6th Fleet talks with Marines Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 23. Harris is in Rota for the start of Africa Partnership Station West aboard USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) as well as to visit with Commander Task Force 68 units. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — Amn. Kyle Butters, 100th Security Forces Squadron, mans a defensive fighting position minutes before a simulated chemical warfare attack during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 25. The outpost provides overwatch for the entry control point of Base X here throughout the second phase of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Trower) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — Air Force Master Sgt. John Carter, 100th Security Forces Squadron exercise evaluator (center), corrects Airman 1st Class Garrett Walker, 100th SFS (right), on the application of a chemical warfare antidote Feb. 25. Amn. Kyle Butters, 100th SFS, was "wounded" during an attack on Base X as part of an operational readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Trower) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Latvia Coast Guard vessel, Varonis, docked in Ventspils, Latvia. (Department of Defense photo by Jill Wasberg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LIEPAJA, Latvia — The Baltic Diving School where divers train in underwater search and survival, diving medicine, shipping basics and mine-clearing. (Department of Defense photo by Jill Wasberg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Alan D. Solomont, U.S. ambassador to Spain and Andorra, talks with sailors assigned to USS Albany (SSN 753) during a tour of the fast-attack submarine Feb. 24 at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Solomont is touring U.S. military installations and areas of U.S. interest since being named Ambassador to Spain and Andorra in August of 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ben Tisdale) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, is piped aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) for a visit with the ship's crew. Cole is making a port visit to Naples during a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates (right), escorts visting Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Feb. 25, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Afghan soldiers provide security during a town meeting with village elders in Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2010. Operation Moshtarak is an Afghan-led initiative to assert government authority in the centre of Helmand province. Afghan and ISAF partners are engaging in this counter-insurgency operation at the request of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Helmand provincial government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HER MAJESTY'S SHIP OCEAN — Staff Sgt. David G. Kaiser (right), radio chief, and Cpl. Luis A. Mercado (left), a field radio operator, both with Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, establish communications from their forward reconnaissance operations center on the Norwegian coast to the HMS Ocean during a training evolution Feb. 20. The Marines are in Norway participating in Cold Response 2010, a multinational military exercise focused on cold weather amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, and special and conventional ground operations. (Photo by Marine Forces Europe) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HER MAJESTY'S SHIP OCEAN — Staff Sgt. Justino Vasquez, a black belt instructor-trainer and training chief with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, describes the next technique during a class on the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to U.S. and Royal Marines aboard the HMS Ocean Feb. 22. U.S. Marines introduced Royal Marines from 45 Commando Battalion to MCMAP during down time while participating in Cold Response 2010, a multinational military exercise focused on cold weather amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, and special and conventional ground operations. (Marine Forces Reserve Combat Camera photo by Lance Cpl. John Lamb) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HER MAJESTY'S SHIP OCEAN — Staff Sgt. Troy D. Barney, a reconnaissance team leader with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, demonstrates a counter-to-the-mount technique on Cpl. Mark T. Dumelle, a field radio operator with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, while Sgt. Alec V. Haralovich, a reconnaissance Marine with Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, watches Feb. 23. Marines conducted MCMAP sustainment training aboard the HMS Ocean during down time while participating in Cold Response 2010, a multinational military exercise focused on cold weather amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, and special and conventional ground operations. (Marine Forces Reserve Combat Camera photo by Lance Cpl. John Lamb) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HER MAJESTY'S SHIP OCEAN — Capt. Tony J. Purvis, executive officer of Whiskey Company, 45 Commando Battalion, performs a basic wrist lock take-down on Lance Cpl. Kyle Forbes, a Royal Marine with 45 Commando Battalion during an a period of instruction on the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard the HMS Ocean Feb. 22. U.S. Marines introduced Royal Marines from 45 Commando Battalion to MCMAP during down time while participating in Cold Response 2010, a multinational military exercise focused on cold weather amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, and special and conventional ground operations. (Marine Forces Reserve Combat Camera photo by Lance Cpl. John Lamb) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HER MAJESTY'S SHIP OCEAN — Marines from Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, inventory and inspect communication equipment aboard the HMS Ocean Feb. 20 in preparation for a landing on the Norwegian coast later that day. The Marines are embarked on the HMS Ocean while participating in Cold Response 2010, a multinational military exercise focused on cold weather amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, and special and conventional ground operations. (Photo by Marine Forces Europe) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Army Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, U.S. European Command Chief of Staff (left), and Ms. Charlotte Haberaecker, Chief of Operations Officer of Global Impact (right), present Navy Yeoman 2nd Class Derrick Pickens the Combined Federal Campaign silver award. Pickens was the CFC unit coordinator for the Manpower, Personnel and Administration Directorate. As a part of CFC-Overseas Europe, the EUCOM headquarters staff contributed more than $279,000 and overall participation increased by over 8% from the 2008 campaign. (U.S. European Command photo by Chris Northfield) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Army Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III, U.S. European Command Chief of Staff (left), and Ms. Charlotte Haberaecker, Chief of Operations Officer of Global Impact (right), present Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dana M. Clark, the CFC unit coordinator for EUCOM Public Affairs, the Combined Federal Campaign Special Merit Award. The Special Merit Award is the top CFC award and given to only one unit. The award recognized outstanding achievement in improvement in average dollar gifts, total contributions and overall participation. Public Affairs had 100% participation, which was a 50% increase over the 2008 campaign, and also achieved an average contribution of $491. 91, which was a 90% increase. As a part of CFC-Overseas Europe, the entire EUCOM headquarters staff contributed more than $279,000 and overall participation increased by over 8% from the 2008 campaign. (U.S. European Command Photo by Chris Northfield) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HER NETHERLANDS MAJESTY'S SHIP JOHAN DE WITT — Marines from 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment receive a brief on amphibious assault routines Feb. 17, 2010, aboard Her Netherlands Majestyyâ?s Ship Johan De Witt from Royal Netherlands Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Etienne Spalburg, the ship's assistant amphibious operations officer. The U. S. Marines are embarked aboard the Hr. Ms. Johan De Witt as part of Cold Response 2010, a multinational military exercise focused on cold weather amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, and special and conventional ground operations. (Marine Forces Europe photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HER NETHERLANDS MAJESTY'S SHIP JOHAN DE WITT — Gunnery Sgt. Kevin A. Lowe (right), intelligence chief for 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment and Staff Sgt. David G. Kasier (left), radio chief for Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, fill out a "stick card" Feb. 18, 2010 aboard Her Netherlands Majesty's Ship Johan De Witt. Embarked troops must fill out and turn in a stick card prior to boarding landing craft and disembarking the ship. (Marine Forces Europe photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP RIPLEY, Minnesota —Members of the Norwegian Home Guard youth learn how to build temporary shelters as part of cold weather field exercises taught during the Norwegian exchange program here, Feb. 15, 2010. (Minnesota National Guard photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ZARAGOZA AIR BASE, Spain — The 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepares jets for takeoff here, Feb. 1, 2010. The 555th AMU deployed to Spain to support training operations for the 555th Fighter Squadron pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Mans) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ZARAGOZA AIR BASE, Spain — U.S. Air Force Capt. Neil Gorham, 555th Fighter Squadron, attaches his harness to the seat of an F-16 as he prepares for takeoff here, Feb. 2, 2010. The 555th deployed here to accomplish training they don't have the ability to do at home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Mans) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ZARAGOZA AIR BASE, Spain — An F-16 from Aviano takes off here, Feb. 2. During their deployment here, the 555th Fighter Squadron flew 239 sorties in only nine flying days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Mans) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORWAY — Capt. Aanon Clausen (left), and Maj. Morten Bie, members of the Norwegian avalanche forecasting group, analyzes crystal formations in the snowpack along a mountain slope to determine if the snow is stabile at the Setermoen Training Range during Cold Response 2010 exercise here. More than 9,000 military personnel from 14 countries, including elements of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, will participate in the exercise held in extreme winter conditions. (U.S. Special Operations Command Europe photo by Army Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORWAY — A member of the Norwegian avalanche forecasting group looks at a sample of depth hoar crystals, the highest probablity of prodcuing an avalanche. This type of crystal can form at any level in the snowpack but is most commonly found at the base of shallow snowpacks following periods of cold weather. (Special Operations Command Europe photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORWAY — Capt. Aanon Clausen (left), steps on a layer of the snowpack to determine its stability as Maj. Morten Bie, members of the Norwegian avalanche forecasting group, looks on at the Setermoen Training Range during Cold Response 2010 exercise here. More than 9,000 military personnel from 14 countries, including elements of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, will participate in the exercise held in extreme winter conditions. (Special Operations Command Europe photo by Army Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORWAY — A member of the Norwegian avalanche forecasting group identifies a potential risk avalanche as he surveys the terrain on a mountain slope at the Setermoen Training Range during the Cold Response 2010 exercise here. More than 9,000 military personnel from 14 countries, including elements of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, will participate in the exercise held in extreme winter conditions.(Special Operations Command Europe photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORWAY — A member of the Norwegian avalanche forecasting group identifies a potential avalanche risk area as he surveys the terrain on a mountain slope at the Setermoen Training Range during the Cold Response 2010 exercise here. More than 9,000 military personnel from 14 countries, including elements of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, will participate in the exercise held in extreme winter conditions. (Special Operations Command Europe photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ZARAGOZA AIR BASE, Spain — An Air Force C-130 and a Spanish air force C-17 prepare for takeoff here, Feb. 1. U.S. and Spanish Air Forces shared a runway and airspace during the 555th Fighter Squadron's 2010 Training Deployment to Spain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Mans) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) pulls into port here, Feb. 18. This is the first time an amphibious transport dock ship has visited Rota. Mesa Verde recently conducted humanitarian and disaster relief operations as part of Operation Unified Response after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused severe damage in and around Port-au-Prince, Haiti Jan. 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Jan Hammond) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Sailors assigned to the Naval Station Rota Port Operations Department wait for the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) to pull pier side, Feb. 18. This is the first time an amphibious transport dock ship has visited Rota. Mesa Verde recently conducted humanitarian and disaster relief operations as part of Operation Unified Response after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused severe damage in and around Port-au-Prince, Haiti Jan. 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Jan Hammond) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Soldiers from the 5th Quartermaster Company, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, step off a bus to board an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules cargo plane here, Feb. 10. 5th QM conducted a jump with the drop zone near Marnheim, Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Amanda Rigdon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Helmand governor at 205 (Scottish) Field Hospital camp Bastion as he speaks to Quadr Abdul and his son Mohammed Arris recovering in the military hospital, seeing for himself the excellent care that the hospital has to provide. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Will Craig MOD/Crown Copyright 2010) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GERMANY — Army Sgt. 1st Class Herschel Gillins, the acting first sergeant of the 5th Quartermaster Company, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, signals a soldier to jump out of an Air Force C-130 cargo plane above Marnheim, Germany. The 5th QM conducted a routine airborne operation Feb. 10 despite the severe weather conditions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Amanda Rigdon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Army Sgt. 1st Class Herschel Gillins, the acting first sergeant of the 5th Quartermaster Company, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, inspects the equipment of Pfc. Levi Carleton, a parachute rigger with 5th QM Co. here, Feb. 10. The 5th QM Co. conducted a routine jump that day despite the cold weather conditions and snow accumulation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Amanda Rigdon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Chiefs of Defense from 11 Western European nations within U.S. European Commandds area of focus gathered Feb. 18, 2010, here for a conference hosted by the commander, Admiral James Stavridis, to discuss mutual security issues regional security issues, foster cooperation in engagement of mutual theater objectives and the importance of collective efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Greeson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Chiefs of Defense from 11 Western European nations within U.S. European Commandds area of focus gathered Feb. 18, 2010, here for a conference hosted by the commander, Admiral James Stavridis, to discuss mutual security issues regional security issues, foster cooperation in engagement of mutual theater objectives and the importance of collective efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Greeson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Chiefs of Defense from 11 Western European nations within U.S. European Commandds area of focus gathered Feb. 18, 2010, here for a conference hosted by the commander, Admiral James Stavridis, to discuss mutual security issues regional security issues, foster cooperation in engagement of mutual theater objectives and the importance of collective efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Greeson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USNS GRAPPLE, At Sea — Sailors attached to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EOD MU-8) submerge a MK-16 Mod 1 underwater breathing apparatus to check for leaks before a dive off the coast of Lebanon, Feb. 6. Both units are embarked aboard the rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53), which is on scene assisting the Lebanese Armed Forces-led recovery operations following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 409 on Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USNS GRAPPLE, At Sea — Navy Diver 2nd Class Todd Walsh and Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Trautman await submersion into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Lebanon. Both divers are attached to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2, currently embarked aboard the rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53) for a scheduled deployment. Grapple is on scene assisting the Lebanese Armed Forces-led recovery operations following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 409 on January 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Hundreds of mourners pack the Panzer Kaserne Community Chapel here, Feb. 11 for a memorial ceremony honoring the lives of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gary M. Farwell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clayton M. Hickman and Cpl. Matthew E. Clark. The three soldiers lost their lives in the crash of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during an evening training mission northeast of Manheim, Germany, Feb. 3. All of the men were assigned to G Company, 52nd Regiment, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Services Europe) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRTSANISI NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, Republic of Georgia — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dennis Schmidt , transmission system technician, 1st Combat Communications Squadron, makes adjustments to a basic access module used to manage defense system network (DSN) lines here, Feb. 9, 2010. Schmidt is deployed to the Republic of Georgia to provide tactical communication support to the Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group as they teach combat skills to Georgian soldiers preparing to deploy to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATLANTIC OCEAN — Lance Corporal Ryan Caldwell, a Marine sniper attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24 MEU), receives information from his spotter behind him as he shoots at a target in the ocean during a crew serve weapons shoot aboard USS Nassau (LHA 4). Nassau is deployed as part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (NAS ARG/24 MEU) in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Operations (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The NAS ARG/24 MEU is comprised of embarked Marines from the 24 MEU, the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau, the amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Williamson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATLANTIC OCEAN — Cpl. Jeff Glod, a Marine sniper attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24 MEU), takes aim through his scope during a crew serve weapons shoot aboard USS Nassau (LHA 4), Feb. 12. Nassau is deployed as part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (NAS ARG/24 MEU) in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Operations (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The NAS ARG/24 MEU is comprised of embarked Marines from the 24 MEU, the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau, the amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Williamson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Family, friends and battle buddies of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gary M. Farwell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clayton M. Hickman and Cpl. Matthew E. Clark render final honors while a slideshow of photos depicting the men's lives plays in the background during a memorial ceremony held at the Panzer Kaserne Community Chapel here, Feb. 11. The soldiers lost their lives in the crash of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during an evening training mission northeast of Manheim, Germany, Feb. 3. All of the men were assigned to G Company, 52nd Regiment, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Anna K. Perry) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • JERUSALEM — Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, chief of defense, Israeli Defense Force, and U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, present a wreath at the eternal flame at the Yad Ve Shem Holocaust Memorial Museum here, Feb. 15, 2010. Mullen is on a week long tour of the region visiting with key partners and allies. (Deparment of Defense photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRTSANISI NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, Republic of Georgia — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evan Hess, transmission system technician, 1st Combat Communications Squadron, performs an operations check on a ground multi-band terminal used for long range communications here, Feb.9, 2010. Hess is deployed to the Republic of Georgia to provide tactical communication support to the Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group as they teach combat skills to Georgian soldiers preparing to deploy to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily — Maritime patrol aircraft from Italy, Great Britain, Canada, U.S. and Norway sit on the flight-line of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Feb. 12 for viewing by the Italian media as part of Noble Manta 2010, a yearly military exercise involving several NATO allies working together to perform Anti-Submarine Warfare exercises in the Ionian Sea and off the southeast coast of Sicily. The exercise runs Feb. 10-24 and involves seven submarines, 18 aircraft, and eight surface ships. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan P. Idle) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — An Honor Guard renders the Firing of the Volleys during a memorial ceremony honoring three fallen soldiers at the Panzer Kaserne Community Chapel here, Feb. 11. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gary M. Farwell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clayton M. Hickman and Cpl. Matthew E. Clark lost their lives in the crash of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during an evening training mission northeast of Manheim, Germany, Feb. 3. All of the men were assigned to G Company, 52nd Regiment, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Services Europe) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Lt. Col. Richard Watson eulogizes three of his fallen troops during a memorial ceremony held at Panzer Kaserne Community Chapel here, Feb. 11. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gary M. Farwell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clayton M. Hickman and Cpl. Matthew E. Clark lost their lives in the crash of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during an evening training mission northeast of Manheim, Germany, Feb. 3. All of the men were assigned to G Company, 52nd Regiment, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. Watson is the commanding officer of the 1-214th Avn. Regt. (U.S. Army photo Visual Information Services Europe) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TEL AVIV, Israel — Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, chief of defense, Israeli Defense Force escorts U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during an honors arrival ceremony at the Ministry of Defense here, Feb. 15, 2010. Mullen is on a week long tour of the region visiting with key partners and allies. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BELGRADE, Serbia — Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, arrives here Feb. 11, 2010 to meet with President Boris Tadic on his first official visit to Serbia. During this visit Stavridis is meeting with Serbian leadership to establish personal relationships and strengthen cooperation and partnership. (NATO photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BELGRADE, Serbia — Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, meets with U.S. Ambassador Mary Warlick and staff here, Feb. 12, 2010. During this visit Stavridis is meeting with Serbian leadership to establish personal relationships and strengthen cooperation and partnership. (NATO photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BELGRADE, Serbia — Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, receives a gift Feb. 12, after meeting with Mr. Dragan Sutanovac, Serbian Minister of Defence. Stavridis is here to establish personal relationships and strengthen cooperation and partnership. (NATO photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • F Company (Fire Support) 1 Royal Welsh are playing their part in Operation Moshtarak. They were part of the combined force of over 1200 troops and conducted a helicopter Assault into an area west of Gorbay Noray. (MOD/Crown Copyright 2010) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WARSAW, Poland — Chief Master Sgt. Grzegorz Janczak, Poland's Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, presents a plaque to Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chief, as thanks for her visit to Poland to talk enlisted development issues with Polish Air Force leaders, Jan 10-13. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Gino Mattorano) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROME, Italy — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi here, Feb. 7, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by Cherie Cullen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROME, Italy — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa prepare to lay a wreath at the Italian Tomb of the Unknown Solider at the Vittorio Emanuale Monument in Rome, Feb. 7, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by Cherie Cullen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily — Rear Adm. John Richardson performs a tour of a Spanish Submarine prior to a holding a press conference, to mark the start of Noble Manta 2010, a yearly military exercise involving several NATO allies working together to perform Anti-Submarine Warfare exercises in the Ionian Sea and off the southeast coast of Sicily. The exercise started Feb. 10 and will last until the 24th, and involves seven submarines 18 aircraft and eight surface ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WIESBADEN, Germany — Rev. Jesse Jackson thanks Shoncire Graham, age 8, for a poster she presented him during his visit to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Feb. 3 as part of African American History Month. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Wise Jr.) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WIESBADEN, Germany — Rev. Jesse Jackson is welcomed to Wiesbaden during an African American History Month Celebration at Fitness Center here, Feb. 3. (U.S. Army photo Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Wise Jr.) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WIESBADEN, Germany — Rev. Jesse Jackson answers questions from members of the Wiesbaden military community during his visit here, Feb. 3. (U.S. Army photo by Karl Weisel) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Kylie Frank, daughter of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Seth Frank, 86th Security Forces Squadron commander, runs "Haiti Relief 5K" here, Feb. 5, 2010. The 5K run/walk, sponsored by Ramstein Company Grade Officer's Council was used to raise money to support the Haiti relief efforts.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Desiree Esposito) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WARSAW, Poland — Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. David Lawrence, Kisling NCO Academy Commandant, participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Poland's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier here, Jan 11. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Gino Mattorano) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROME, Italy — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa lay a wreath at the Italian Tomb of the Unknown Solider at the Vittorio Emanuale Monument in Rome, Feb. 7, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by Cherie Cullen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  • SICILY, Italy — Turkish Submarine TCG I. Inonu and the German Submarine FGS U-34 moored at Augusta, Sicily, Italy at the beginning of exercise Noble Manta '09. (Archived photo from exercise Noble Manta 2009) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USNS GRAPPLE, At Sea — Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Trautman and Navy Diver 2nd Class Todd Walsh are pulled out of the Mediterranean Sea after a dive off the coast of Lebanon, Feb. 9. Both divers are attached to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2, currently embarked aboard the rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53) for a scheduled deployment. Grapple is on scene assisting the Lebanese Armed Forces-led recovery operations following the crash of Ethiopian Airways flight 409, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USNS GRAPPLE, At Sea — Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Trautman, a diver attached to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2, adjusts his KN-37 breathing apparatus before a dive in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Lebanon, Feb. 9. MDSU-2, deployed aboard the rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53), is on scene assisting the Lebanese Armed Forces-led recovery operations following the crash of Ethiopian Airways flight 409 on Jan. 25, 2010. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MUNICH, Germany — Adm. James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. European Command Commander, answers questions during a NATO strategy panel discussion during the 46th Munich Security Conference. The conference allowed senior leaders to debate current and potential national security issues. (SHAPE photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers for the 1-10 SFG(A) in the foreground move tactically toward the vegetated area where the firefight occured, July 29, 2009. (1-10 SFG(A) photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MUNICH, Germany — Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Adm. James G. Stavridis (center), listens as NATO Strategic Concept Team of Experts Chairman, Madeleine Albright, answers questions during a NATO strategy panel discussion during the 46th Munich Security Conference. The conference allowed senior leaders to debate current and potential national security issues. (SHAPE photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SCHWEINFURT, Germany — Army Spc. Jamaleldine (left), site coordinator at the Schweinfurt Tax Office, assists a soldier, Feb. 1. Jamaleldine, a wounded warrior, still contributes to the Army mission and will attend Officer Candidate School in Ft. Benning, Ga. (Joint Multinational Training Command Emily Athens photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MUNICH, Germany — Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Adm. James G. Stavridis (center), takes a moment during a break from the 46th Munich Security Conference to pose with senators Lindsay Graham, of South Carolina, and John McCain, of Arizona. The conference allowed senior leaders to debate current and potential national security issues. Stavridis participated in a panel discussion with senior members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Strategic Concept team of experts - to include team chairman Madeleine Albright. (SHAPE photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MUNICH, Germany — Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Adm. James G. Stavridis, attends the 46th Munich Security Conference. The conference allowed senior leaders to debate current and potential national security issues. (SHAPE photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • (Official photo of Danish warship HDMS Absalon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ISTANBUL, Turkey — Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Adm.James Stavridis, and Afghan Minister of Interior, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, chat during a NATO defense ministers two-day meeting on Afghanistan here, Feb. 5, 2010. (NATO photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ISTANBUL, Turkey — Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, chat during a NATO defense ministers two-day meeting on Afghanistan here, Feb. 5, 2010. (NATO photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ZEGRZE, Poland — United States Army Europe(USAREUR) Information Operations(IO) representative, Maj. Michelle Bronell, speaks to Polish Staff officers and Non-Commissioned officers about basic U.S. Information Operations (IO) fundamentals, IO TTPs and lessons learned during IO training here, Jan. 19. This training event is the first of its kind and may open the door for the U.S. Army IO Proponent and/or NATO to develop multinational or combined IO training. The lessons learned from this event will help spearhead future IO between the U.S. and its NATO allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. First Class Silas Toney) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ZEGRZE, Poland — Polish Staff Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers form into groups to discuss their response to a practical exercise on the basic U.S. Information Operations (IO) fundamentals, IO TTPs and lessons learned here, Jan. 19. Training was conducted by the 1st IO Command, Fort Belvoir, Va. This training event is the first of its kind and may open the door for the U.S. Army IO Proponent and/or NATO to develop multinational or combined IO training. The lessons learned from this event will help spearhead future IO between the U.S. and its NATO allies. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. First Class Silas Toney) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Multinational Logistics Coordination Center country representatives Navy Capt. Ted Digges, Greek Rear. Adm. Katsaros, Czech Republic Brig. Gen. Baloun, Slovakia Maj. Gen. Vojtek, and Hungary Col. Ferenc (left to right), were on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony here, Feb. 1. The purpose of MLCC is to enhance force readiness by providing NATO and Parternship for Peace nations the tools and environment to match logistics requirements to capabilities and provide increased visibility of coordinated events. The center achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) on Jan. 31. 2010 and should be fully operational by Mar. 31. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RUKLA, Lithuania — Latvian Special Operation Forces (SOF) soldiers conduct a simulation raid on a target house using simulation rounds during a demonstration here, Jan. 26. Lithuanian and Latvian SOF soldiers are participating in a Joint Combined Exercise Training with members of the Naval Special Warfare Unit 2. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RUKLA, Lithuania — Three Latvian Special Operation Forces (SOF) soldiers move into position to cover the outside of a target house while conducting a "Call Out" using simulation rounds during a demonstration here, Jan. 26. Lithuanian and Latvian SOF soldiers are participating in a Joint Combined Exercise Training with members of the Naval Special Warfare Unit 2. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CHIEVRES, Belgium — Army Sgt. James Torres, Chiivres Military Police, scouts the hallways for a suspect during active shooter training on Caserne Daumerie. The USAG Benelux and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe held the rare training exercise to enhance their ability to respond to incidents similar to the November shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CHIEVRES, Belgium — Special Agent Nick Ivanovic (left), observes USAG Brussels Military Police, Sgt. Scott Schnell, Spc. Anthony Arnold (front), and Spc. (P) Joshua Haines (rear), as they engage a casualty seeking out an active shooter during a multi-national training exercise on Caserne Daumerie. The USAG Benelux and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe held the rare training exercise to enhance their ability to respond to incidents similar to the November shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CHIEVRES, Belgium — SHAPE International Police V-SRS Andres Illus, from Estonia, Lt. Col. Zdenek Hanak, from the Czech Republic and APP CC Francesco Pugliese, from Italy, enter the barracks, seeking an active shooter during a multi-national training exercise on Caserne Daumerie. The USAG Benelux and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe held the rare training exercise to enhance their ability to respond to incidents similar to the November shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RUKLA, Lithuania — Lithuanian Special Operation Forces (SOF) soldiers conduct a simulation raid on a target house using simulation rounds for a demonstration here, Jan. 26. Lithuanian and Latvian SOF soldiers are participating in a Joint Combined Exercise Training with members of the Naval Special Warfare Unit 2. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MANNHEIM, Germany — Army Pfc. Brandon Johns, a designated marksman for the 18th Engineer Brigade's Personal Security Detachment, constructs a ghillie suit during a training exercise here, Jan. 27. Soldiers from the PSD are applying the knowledge and skills they've acquired over the previous months to prepare for future deployments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aislinn M. Amig) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MANNHEIM, Germany — Army Sgt. Brian Quinonez, a team leader for the 18th Engineer Brigade's Personal Security Detachment, and 1st Lt. George Staggs, the executive officer for HHC, 18th Eng. Bde., use a sand table to discuss the next training mission. During a four-day training exercise here soldiers from the PSD further developed their basic dismounted battle drills while being subjected to harsh winter weather. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aislinn M. Amig) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CHIEVRES, Belgium — SHAPE Federal Police Inspector Sylvain Di Fabio, Commissioner Frederic Salm and Inspector Germano Monosi approach the active shooter, role-played by Frank Comiskey. The USAG Benelux and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe held the rare training exercise to enhance their ability to respond to incidents similar to the November shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PERTON, England — United States Navy sailors walk through fire as part of the Tough Guy Challenge, Jan. 31, 2010. The Tough Guy Challenge is the only event of its kind in the world and one of the toughest contests to be undertaken. It consists of a unique blend of mud, freezing lakes, acrophobia, claustrophobia, barbed wire, fire and electro shocks. (Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PERTON, England — Three members from the United States Navy cross the finish line at the Tough Guy Challenge, Jan. 31, 2010. The Tough Guy Challenge is the only event of its kind in the world and one of the toughest contests to be undertaken. It consists of a unique blend of mud, freezing lakes, acrophobia, claustrophobia, barbed wire, fire and electro shocks. (Photo by Bridget Cruz) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PERTON, England — United States Navy Chief Petty Officers, Michell Jordan and Jesse Harrahill share words of encouragement during the Tough Guy Challenge near Birmingham, England. The Tough Guy Challenge is the only event of its kind in the world and one of the toughest contests to be undertaken. It consists of a unique blend of mud, freezing lakes, acrophobia, claustrophobia, barbed wire, fire and electro shocks. (Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PERTON, England — United States Navy Chief Petty Officers, Michell Jordan and Jesse Harrahill on a mudslide during the Tough Guy Challenge, Jan. 31, 2010. The Tough Guy Challenge is the only event of its kind in the world and one of the toughest contests to be undertaken. It consists of a unique blend of mud, freezing lakes, acrophobia, claustrophobia, barbed wire, fire and electro shocks. (Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Hohenfels, Germany — Michigan National guardsman Staff Sgt. Jesus Median provides a shoulder for a Latvian soldier during a simulated combat exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center here. Michigan National guardsmen and the Latvian Army are part of an Observer Mentor Liaison Team who will deploy to Afghanistan to coach, teach and mentor an Afghan National Army unit. (Army photo by Sgt. First Class Tyrone Walker) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KOSOVO — Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann, commander of Multi National Battle Group - East, presents a special commander's coin to 1st Lt. Michael Taylor, a member of the 1-144th Maneuver Task Force, for his efforts in providing force protection at Camp Nothing Hill, Kosovo, a distant NATO outpost near the Administrative Boundary Line with Serbia. The award presentation took place Jan. 28 at the site of ancient Roman ruins near Camp Nothing Hill. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KOSOVO — Sgt. 1st Class Steven B. Ybarra and Sgt. Arthur J. Lynch rush to give aid to a soldier with simulated injuries during a Quick Reaction Force validation exercise. Both soldiers of Multi-National Task Force-East, 1-144th Maneuver Task Force, were tested in two separate simulated incidents here, Jan. 13. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GJILAN/GNJILANE, Kosovo — Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann, commander of Multi-National Battle Group-East, addresses a question from Goran Maksimovic (seated with audio recorder), a correspondent with Radio Hit Laser in Pasjan, Kosovo, during the general's Press Coffee event Jan. 26 in. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Camacho, a mission readiness spare package journeyman with the 86th Maintenance Squadron, describes daily operation procedures to members of the Republic of Macedonia Army (RAM). The RAM visit to Ramstein was designed to allow them to see transportation, packing and handling operations in action as well as movements into the theater in support of a deploying or deployed unit so that they may developed a more standardized system to assist them in intergrading their operations with the U.S. and NATO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy — Sailors assigned to amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) lower the Ensign, during the shifting of colors as the ship gets underway from its homeport of Gaeta, Italy. The ship is getting underway with embarked members of the U.S. 6th Fleet staff to conduct scheduled training in the Mediterranean Sea. Mount Whitney is the flagship for the U.S. 6th Fleet where it conducts a variety of U.S. Navy and NATO operations and exercises throughout the year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Camacho, a mission readiness spare package journeyman with the 86th Maintenance Squadron, describes daily operation procedures to members of the Republic of Macedonia Army (RAM). The RAM visit to Ramstein was designed to allow them to see transportation, packing and handling operations in action as well as movements into the theater in support of a deploying or deployed unit so that they may developed a more standardized system to assist them in intergrading their operations with the U.S. and NATO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, SPAIN — A Spanish marine performs a radio check with other members while conducting convoy training during Exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 29. LISA AZUL is a bi-lateral training exercise that promotes partnership and maritime security while improving cultural understanding between the U.S. and Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Luigi Mendoza, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 Det. Europe, listens to a Spanish marine during convoy training during Exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 29. LISA AZUL is a bi-lateral training exercise that promotes partnership and maritime security while improving cultural understanding between the U.S. and Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — A Spanish marine performs security while conducting convoy training during Exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 29. LISA AZUL is a bi-lateral training exercise that promotes partnership and maritime security while improving cultural understanding between the U.S. and Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — A Spanish marine performs security while conducting convoy training during Exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 29. LISA AZUL is a bi-lateral training exercise that promotes partnership and maritime security while improving cultural understanding between the U.S. and Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA — An MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 transports members of the U.S. 6th Fleet staff to amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20), Feb. 1. Mount Whitney and its embarked staff are in the Mediterranean Sea conducting scheduled training. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the flagship for the U.S. 6th Fleet where it conducts a variety of U.S. Navy and NATO operations and exercises throughout the year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Spanish marines wait to start convoy training during Exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 29. LISA AZUL is a bi-lateral training exercise that promotes partnership and maritime security while improving cultural understanding between the U.S. and Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Luigi Mendoza, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 Det. Europe, talks with a Spanish marine during convoy training during Exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 29. LISA AZUL is a bi-lateral training exercise that promotes partnership and maritime security while improving cultural understanding between the U.S. and Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...