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  • STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Navy Capt. Tim Mahan, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), inspects the Royal Palace guards in Stockholm, Sweden April 30. Vicksburg is conducting theater security cooperation port visits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Marc D. Schron) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Navy Capt. Tim Mahan, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), takes part in a review of the Royal Palace guards in Stockholm, Sweden April 30. Vicksburg is conducting theater security cooperation port visits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Marc D. Schron) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) hoist the signal flags that spellssâ? "Happy Birthday King" in honor of King Carl XVI Gustaf April 30. Vicksburg is conducting theater security cooperation port visits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Marc D. Schron) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STOCKHOLM, Sweden ~~ Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Ruckus Ramsey, assigned to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HMM) 42, explains unique features of the Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter to Royal Sweedish navy Rear Adm. Anders Grenstad, chief of naval operations for the Royal Swedish navy aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) while in transit to Stockholm, Sweden April 29. Vicksburg is conducting theater security cooperation port visits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Navy Ensign Marc D. Schron) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Jackson Benwitz, son of Air Force Maj. Kyle Benwitz, 617th Air and Space Operations Center, enjoys a hotdog during a community event hosted by the 86th Services Squadron outside of the Northside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29. More than 150 members of the squadron volunteered their day setting up food booths, face-painting stands and a bouncy castle at the event to simply show gratitude to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Jackson Benwitz, son of Air Force Maj. Kyle Benwitz, 617th Air and Space Operations Center, enjoys a hotdog during a community event hosted by the 86th Services Squadron outside of the Northside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29. More than 150 members of the squadron volunteered their day setting up food booths, face-painting stands and a bouncy castle at the event to simply show gratitude to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Airman 1st Class Cindy Valadez (left) and Air Force Senior Airman Tressa Planeta, 86th Services Squadron, dress as playful lions to entertain kids during a community event hosted by the 86th Services Squadron outside of the Northside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29. More than 150 members of the squadron volunteered their day setting up food booths, face-painting stands and a bouncy castle at the event to simply show gratitude to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Jamie Mason and Jackson Benwitz, children of Air Force Master Sgt. Billy Mason, 17th Air Force and Air Force Maj. Kyle Benwitz, 617th Air and Space Operations Center, play with bubbles during a community event hosted by the 86th Services Squadron outside of the Northside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29. More than 150 members of the squadron volunteered their day setting up food booths, face-painting stands and a bouncy castle at the event to simply show gratitude to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUCHAREST, Romania — Supreme Allied Commander Europe U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis is welcomed by an honour guard ceremony in Bucharest, Romania April 28. The ceremony was a part of his official visit to meet with the country's top defense and political leaders. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUCHAREST, Romania — U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, meets with Romanian President Traian BBÄsescu during the SACEUR's visit to Romania April 27-28. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUCHAREST, Romania —~ U.S Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis meets with Romanian officials April 28. The meetings were part of the SACEUR's official visits to the Eastern European NATO countries of Bulgaria and Romania. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GNJILANE/GJILAN, Kosovo —~ Army Lt. Col. Doug Yoder,of Findlay, Ohio, gives a presentation to members of the Kosovo medical community in Gnjilane/Gjilan, Kosovo on April 28. His presentation was on acute abdominal pain and its causes. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drew Balstad) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Georgian Major Gen. Zaza Gogava, Deputy Minister of Interior and Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) Border Police of the Republic of Georgia, and Italian navy Vice Adm. Maurizio Gemignani, Commander of Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR, sign a Tactical Memorandum of Understanding (TMOU) for the contribution of Georgia to NATOOâ?s anti-terrorism mission April 28 in Naples, Italy. The Ambassador of Georgia to Italy, Konstantine Gabashvili, witnessed the event. (Department of Defesnse photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy ~~ Gerogian Major Gen. Zaza Gogava, Deputy Minister of Interior and Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) Border Police of the Republic of Georgia, and Italian navy Vice Adm. Maurizio Gemignani, Commander of Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR, salute during the honors ceremony that preceded the signing of a Tactical Memorandum of Understanding (TMOU) for the contribution of Georgia to NATOOOâÂs anti-terrorism mission April 28. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BUCHAREST, Romania — U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Bucharest, Romania April 28. The ceremony was a part of a several-day visit to the Eastern European countries of Bulgaria and Romania. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Georgia Major Gen. Zaza Gogava, Deputy Minister of Interior and Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) Border Police of the Republic of Georgia, and Italian navy Vice Adm. Maurizio Gemignani, Commander of Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR, shake hands after the signing of a Tactical Memorandum of Understanding (TMOU) for the contribution of Georgia to NATOOâ?s anti-terrorism mission April 28. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — Navy Gunner's Mate 1st Class Robert McCoy and Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Maciejewski depress the air drive motor for the 5-inch gun barrel after a freshwater wash-down aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) April 28. Laboon is scheduled to conduct follow-on theater security cooperation port visits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility after participating in the United Kingdom-led exercise Joint Warrior 10-1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Leonardo Yui, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7, operates a champion grader to level fill dirt in the battalion's equipment training area at Camp Mitchell April 22. NMCB-7 and its detachments are deployed providing construction and engineering support in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Yan Kennon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — A U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe at Naval Station Rota, Spain, repels from a Spanish navy Augusta Bell 212 Helicopter during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training in preparation for Exercise Phoenix Express 2010, April 27. The goals of the exercise are to increase participating countries knowledge base and experience level with FAST unit core capabilities and highlight common safety and security concerns in the maritime environment such as illegal immigration, criminal activity, narcotics trafficking, and weapons trafficking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Marine Lance Cpl. Drew Van Hook, assigned to, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe at Naval Station Rota, Spain instructs a Moroccan Maritime Interdiction Operations team on basic Close Quarter Battle training in preparation for Exercise Phoenix Express 2010, April 27. The goals of the exercise are to increase participating countries knowledge base and experience level with FAST unit core capabilities and highlight common safety and security concerns in the maritime environment such as illegal immigration, criminal activity, narcotics trafficking, and weapons trafficking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Senior noncommissioned officers from around NATO's Kosovo Force pose for a group photo during a command sergeants major call at Camp Bondsteel on April 27. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hagburg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo — U.S. soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East and the Turkish contingent salute the changing of flags during the Hand Over/Take Over (HOTO) ceremony April 26. The U.S. soldiers will have responsibility of Camp Nothing Hill for about a month. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drew Balstad) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Army Lt. Col. Rodrigo Chavez Jr. is welcomed home by Army Brig. Gen. Keith Gallagher, the Europe Regional Medical Command commander April 26. Chavez, and the soldiers of Task Force 30th MEDCOM, returned from a 12-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom April 26. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GJAKOVA/DJAKOVICA, Kosovo ~~ A flight crew from Multinational Battle Group East aviation practices dumping loads of water over a simulated fire site recently at Lake Radonjicko in Kosovo April 26. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HEIDELBERG, Germany — Heidelberg Medical Activity Clinical Education and Training Manager Denise Sakolowski attends the April 26 opening of the ERMC Care Call Center. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Heidelberg, Germany — Europe Regional Medical Command Chief of Staff Army Col. Karen Kelley, left, and Heidelberg Medical Department Activity Commander Army Col. Paula Underwood officially open the ERMC Care Call Center April 26 in Heidelberg. The call center takes calls 6 a.m.-6 p.m. each workday. (Deparment of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GJAKOVA/DJAKOVICA, Kosovo ~~ A flight crew from Multinational Battlegroupe East aviation works together to safely fill a Bambi Bucket during firefighting training recently in Kosovo April 26. (U.S. Army photo Sgt. Joshua Dobbs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FASLANE, Scotland — Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) fold the American flag after shifting colors while departing Faslane, Scotland April 25. Laboon was in Scotland participating in the United Kingdom-led exercise Joint Warrior 10-1 and is scheduled to conduct follow-on theater security cooperation port visits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikki Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — Navy Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Chuyi Yang, left, and Navy Seaman Christopher Hill conduct a helicopter in-flight refueling exercise with an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HSL) 46 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) April 25. Laboon is scheduled to conduct follow-on theater security cooperation port visits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility after participating in the United Kingdom-led exercise Joint Warrior 10-1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikki Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FASLANE, Scotland — Line handlers aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) heave a mooring line during sea and anchor detail in preparation to depart Faslane, Scotland April 25. Laboon was in Scotland participating in the United Kingdom-led exercise Joint Warrior 10-1 and is scheduled to conduct follow-on theater security cooperation port visits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TALLINN, Estonia — NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis greet eachother before a cultural performance in the Estonian National Opera, during the Foreign Ministers meeting in Tallinn, Estonia April 23. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TALLINN, Estonia — NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis talk before a cultural performance in the Estonian National Opera, during the Foreign Ministers meeting in Tallinn, Estonia April 22. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — A Navy Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7 grinds a pipe fitting to be used to fabricate a maintenance catwalk at a water treatment facility at Naval Station Rota, Spain April 22. NMCB-7 and its detachments are deployed providing construction and engineering support in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Yan Kennon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TALLINN, Estonia — Mariot Leslie, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to NATO and US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton sit together at the Foreign Ministers meeting, in Tallinn Estonia. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, salutes while observing a moment of silence with Dr. Karl-Theodor Freiherr zu Guttenberg, Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany, during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Bundeswehr memorial in Berlin, April 21. During McChrystal's visit to the German capital, zu Guttenberg presented the general with 14 gold Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr medals that will be presented to soldiers of U.S. Army Europe's 12th Combat Aviation Brigade after McChrystal returns to Afghanistan. (Bundeswehr photo by Sebastian Wilke) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVO BRDO, Kosovo — The Polish contingent of Multinational Battle Group East responds to a simulated roll over accident during a Quick Reaction Force exercise near Novo Brdo, Kosovo, on April 21. The soldiers stood watch while a medic provided initial care for a wounded soldier. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drew Balstad) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVO BRDO, Kosovo — Soldiers with the Polish contingent of Multinational Battle Group East pull security as a helicopter takes off during a Quick Reaction Force exercise near Novo Brdo, Kosovo, on April 21. The exercise demonstrated NATO Kosovo Force's ability to react quickly and decisively anywhere in Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drew Balstad) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — Navy Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Chuyi Chang signals to the pilot of an Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter, from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 46, aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) during exercise Joint Warrior 10-1 April 21. Joint Warrior is a semi-annual event off the coast of Scotland to improve interoperability between allied navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — The British Royal navy frigate HMS Iron Duke (F234) maneuvers near the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) during exercise Joint Warrior 10-1 April 21. Joint Warrior is a semi-annual event that encompasses multi-warfare exercises designed to improve interoperability between allied navies, and prepares participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikki Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7 hang a light fixture as part of the renovation of storage spaces at Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1 at Naval Station Rota, Spain April 21. NMCB-7 and its detachments are deployed to various locations throughout the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Yan Kennon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily — Members of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella security prepare to breach Sigonella High School during a hostage and improvised explosive device (IED) drill Apr. 20 on the support side of NAS Sigonella. 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 ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily — A member of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella security attends to a wounded hostage after breaching Sigonella High School during a hostage and improvised explosive device (IED) drill Apr. 20 on the support side of Sigonella. 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 ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily — Members of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella security and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 approach a possible improvised explosive device (IED) at Sigonella High School during a hostage and IED drill Apr. 20 on the support side of NAS Sigonella. 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 ...
  • WARSAW, Poland — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Wallace pays respects to Polish Gen. Franciszek Gagor, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army (CHIEF OF DEFENSE) at the Polish General Staff Headquarters in Warsaw April 20. Wallace works in the Office of Defense Cooperation in the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Lt. Col. Pamela A.Q. Cook) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WARSAW, Poland — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Enyart, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Steve Huber and U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Adamczyk pay respects to Polish Gen. Franciszek Gagor, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army (CHIEF OF DEFENSE) at the Polish General Staff Headquarters in Warsaw April 20. Enyart is the adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard, which participates regularly with the Polish military through the State Partnership Program. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Lt. Col. Pamela A.Q. Cook) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Mediterranean — Demetrius Dickens, Military Sealift Command sailor, stands by in fire safety gear as Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 perfroms training flight operations aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) April 20. Mount Whitney is currently underway on a routine deployment conducting routine training at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speciailst 3rd Class Petty Officer Kristopher Regan) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Mediteranean Sea — Navy Gunnerrâ?s Mate 2nd Class Brenda Hernandez, a crew-served weapons instructor gives guidence to Navy Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Andrew Vargas and Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Eddie Machado during a 50 cal. machine gun qualification aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) April 20. Mount Whitney is currently underway conducting routine training at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speciailst 3rd Class Petty Officer Kristopher Regan Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Mediteranean Sea, — Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class (AW) Matthew Lacovara, plane captain, obverses as the crew of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 powers down their MH-60 aircraft aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) April 20. Mount Whitney is currently underway conducting routine training at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer Kristopher Regan) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRAKOW, Poland ~~ Army Maj. Gen. William Enyart, Illinois National Guard Adjutant General, and Air Force Col. Tim Burke, Chief of the U.S. Embassy Operation of Defense Cooperation, place a wreath at the Katyn Memorial in Krakow with U.S. Ambassador Lee Feinstein on April 18. The embassy worked regularly with and knew officials on the flight, and this was their way of showing respect to the deceased (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Lt.Col Pamela A.Q. Cook) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRAKOW, Poland — U.S. Ambassador Lee Feinstein, Army Maj. Gen. William Enyart, Illinois National Guard Adjutant General, and Air Force Col. Tim Burke, Chief of U.S. Embassy Operation of Defense Cooperation, pay respects after placing a wreath at the Katyn Memorial in Krakow on April 18. The ambassador and embassy staff worked regularly with and knew several officials on the flight, and this was their way of showing respect to the deceased. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Lt.Col Pamela A.Q. Cook) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SCHWEINFURT, Germany — U.S. Army Europe commander Army Gen. Carter Ham signs the Golden Book of the City of Schweinfurt, Germany, April 16 at Schweinfurttâ?s city hall. The book is nearly a century old and was signed by such diplomats as the king of Sweden, prominent figures and those who make significant contributions to the city. â?With my heartfelt thanks, for all that the people of Schweinfurt have done for our Soldiers and families,,â? Ham signed. The general also presented Schweinfurt Lord Mayor Gudrun Grieser, who is retiring after 18 years in office, with a token of his appreciation for her dedication and service to U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt. (Photo by Nathan Van Schaik) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Terry Vines, the rig captain aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58), supervises a fuel rig during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) April 19. Laboon and Leroy Grumman are participating in exercise Joint Warrior 10-1, a semi-annual event off the coast of Scotland to improve interoperability between allied navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — The Royal navy frigate HMS Cornwall (F99) maneuvers alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) during an underway replenishment with the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) April 19. Cornwall, Grumman and Laboon are participating in exercise Joint Warrior 10-1, a semi-annual event off the coast of Scotland to improve interoperability between allied navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — A member of the Falcon Team, the aviation detachment at the Armyyâ?s Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JRMC) at Hohenfels, Germany, performs a visual inspection of the JMRC's newest aircraft on Ramstein Air Base, April 19. The UH-72A helicopter with the tail number 72100 is the 100th Lakota aircraft delivered to the Army. It will be used at JMRCCâ?s Combat Training Center. (U.S. Army photo by Angelika Lantz) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAVSTA Rota, Spain — Air Mobility Command C-5 transport planeeâ?s sit on the flight line at Naval Station Rota, Spain, April 17. Rota and Moron Air Base, Spain, absorbed many U.S. military flights that were diverted from northern European routes due to the airspace closure caused by ash being spewed from the Iceland volcanic eruption. Rota typically averages about eight to 13 flights a day but saw double that amount over the weekend. Moron averages one or two flights a day. Over the weekend, it had about 10 times that amount. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Keith Meyers) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CANBERRA, Australia — Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, conducts an inspection of Australian troops during a welcome ceremony for the Admiral upon his arrival in Canberra, Australia. Stavridis is conducting a planned official visit to the South Pacific nation. (Official NATO photo by Mass Commuincation Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CANBERRA, Australia — Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and his wife, Laura, view a poppy-decorated hall of names at the National War Memorial in Canberra, Australia April 14. The names are in remembrance of fallen Australian service members. Stavridis is conducting a planned official visit to the South Pacific nation.(Official NATO photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CANBERRA, Australia — Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, lays a memorial wreath at the Australia National War Memorial in Canberra, Australia. Stavridis is conducting a planned official visit to the South Pacific nation. (Official NATO photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAMBERG, Germany — Soldiers from the 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion move quickly to clear a building during the Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) training lane at Dagger Strike April 7 in Bamberg. The exercise tested the soldiers of the 54th Engineer Batallion at the squad level in both sapper and construction areas. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ISTANBUL, Turkey — NATO medical professionals met in Istanbul, Turkey 12-15 April, for the NATO Medical Conference to discuss ways to improve information management. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAMBERG, Germany ~~ Soldiers from the 535th Engineer Support Company, 54th Engineer Battalion begin work on the Forward Operating Base construction lane April 7 in Bamberg, Germany, during Dagger Strike. Dagger Strike tested the unit at the squad level. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAMBERG, Germany — Army Sgt. Caleb Scowden, an engineer with the 535th Engineer Support Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, begins to search Army Pfc. Patrick Mullinx, an engineer with the same unit who is role-playing the part of an enemy combatant. Scowden and Mullinix's squad was going through the Forward Operating Base construction lane during the 54th Engineer Battallion's Dagger Strike exercise in Bamberg. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Ash from Iceland's erupting EyjafjallajjÃkull volcano had drifted over northern Europe by April 16, 2010. The brown ash is mixed with clouds in this photo-like image taken by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Terra satellite. (Photo by NASA) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — A British Sikorsky S-61 helicopter takes off from the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) after transporting Royal marines from 1. Joint Warrior is a semi-annual event off the coast of Scotland to improve the 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) during exercise Joint Warrior 10-interoperability between allied navies. (U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikki Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Master Sgt. Joe Allen Jones, a combat medic from Birmingham, Ala., relays the situation to Army Staff Sgt. Steven Clark, a flight medic with the 169th Aviation Battalion of the Kentucky National Guard, at a simulated mass casualty incident site on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo April 16. Jones, Clark and other members of NATO Kosovo Force's Multinational Battle Group East were faced with a challenging mass casualty exercises with nine simulated injuries. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Spc. Nathan Young, of Van Nuys, Calif., prepares a moulage face mask on Army Spc. Thomas Kane, of Fargo, N.D., who played the part of a soldier with a severe facial injury, when members of NATO Kosovo Force's Multinational Battle Group Easttâ?s Task Force Medical Falcon were faced with a challenging mass casualty exercises at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo April 16. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Sgt. Ross Teigen, a ground ambulance combat medic from Oslo, Minn., provides first-aid to Army Spc. Richard Flores, San Fernando, Calif., who played the role of a soldier with a severe burn on his forearm, when members of NATO Kosovo Force's Multinational Battle Group Easttâ?s Task Force Medical Falcon were faced with a challenging mass casualty exercises at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo combat medic. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Spc. Michael Werner, a ground ambulance medic from Milnor, N.D., and fellow medic Army Sgt. Jack Brooks, of Whitley City, Ky., provide first-aid to Army Spc. Dustin Engebretson, of Fargo, N.D., who played the role of a soldier with a severe facial injury, when members of NATO Kosovo Force's Multinational Battle Group Easttâ?s Task Force Medical Falcon were faced with a challenging mass casualty exercises at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo April 16. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MONS, Belgium — Memorial display at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe chapel in honour of fallen victims of the April 10, 2010 plane crash. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo ~~ Soldiers from the Hungarian contingent of Multinational Battle Group West listen to instruction during a training session at the Combat Life Saver classroom held from the April 12-15 on Camp Bondsteel. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drew Balstad) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Hungarian army Sgt. Maj. Laszlo Pasztercsak checks a casualty's neck for injury during the end of a simulated live action assessment, after three days of training during the Combat Life Saver course held on camp Bondsteel April 12-15. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drew Balstad) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo ~~ Hungarian army 2nd Lt. Gogolak Balazs applies a Combat Action Tourniquet (CAT) to Hungarian army Staff Sgt. Peter Fenyves during hands-on training April 12-15. The CAT is one of many ways that students in Combat Life Saver classes are taught to reduce life threatening bleeding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Drew Balstad) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Builder Constructionman Apprentice Timothy Johnson, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7, directs Equipment Operator Constructionman Jared Wygant as he places fill for a pedestrian sidewalk project at Naval Station Rota April 15. NMCB-7 is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility to provide construction and engineering support. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Yan Kennon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BICEC/BICEVAC, Kosovo ~~ Army Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Gilbertson, Oakes, N.D., displays artwork from students at the Oakes school to students in the Bicec/Bicevac, Kosovo, April 15. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MONS, Belgium — Polish national military representative to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Gen. Andrzej Brzoza addresses attendees at the memorial service April 14. The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe held a Memorial service for the victims of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Poland's President, Chief of Defence and parliament members on April 10, 2010. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FASLANE, Scotland — U.S. Navy Deck department sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) heave a mooring line as the ship moors outboard of the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) April 9. Laboon and Vella Gulf are participating in the multinational exercise Joint Warrior 10-1, a semi-annual event that encompasses multinational and multi-warfare exercises designed to improve interoperability between allied navies, and prepares participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — A French Mirage F1 fighter refuels off a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 during Exercise BRILLIANT ARDENT, April 14. The large scale NATO Response Force Air Live Exercise hosted by Germany began April 12 and will run through April 22. Participation by U.S. Air Forces in Europe units directly aligns with the command key mission areas of providing forces for global operations and building partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — A pair of French Mirage F1 fighters fly off the wing of a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 during Exercise BRILLIANT ARDENT April 14. Sixty aircraft ranging from fighters, attack aircraft, helicopters, tanker and airborne early warning aircraft are operating from air bases located in Germany, the Czech Republic, France, Poland, and the UK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MONS, Belgium — During a ceremony held at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Chapel on April 14, NATO Gen. Karl-Heinz Lather, Chief of Staff SHAPE, pays tribute to the fallen victims of the Poland plane crash. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FERIZAJ/UROSEVAC, Kosovo — At an exercise "walk through" in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, on April 14, Army Capt. Jason Peterson, Grand Forks, N.D., commander of Multinational Battle Group East's Bravo Company, discuess the methods in which his troops will be implemented during the scenario. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hagburg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FERIZAJ/UROSEVAC, Kosovo — Kosovo Police Lt. Fatmir Karaliti explains a planned exercise maneuver to Army Col. Robert Fode, of Bismarck, N.D., deputy commander for Multinational Battle Group East and to European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo police officer Thomas Woerner during a "walk through" in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, on April 14. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hagburg) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CANBERRA, Australia — Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and his wife, Laura, view a display portraying the battle at Tobruk while visiting the Australia National War Memorial. Stavridis is conducting a planned official visit to the South Pacific nation. (Official NATO photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WELLINGTON, New Zealand — U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), and Gen. Jerry Mateparae, New Zealand Chief of Defence, stand on top of Mount Victoria, in Wellington, New Zealand, during an official visit by Stavridis to the country April 11-12. (Official NATO photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PLJEVLJA, Montenegro (left to right) — Mr. Juso Ajanovic, Director, Center for Social Care; Mr. Burim Vata, Kosovo Contract Office Translator; Lt. John Merlette, Kosovo Contracting Officer; Major Miladin ÄoguriiÄ Deputy Cmdr., Mountain Battalion; Mr. Miso Perovic, Project Vendor; Mr. Dragan Zukovic, Director of Gymnasium; Spc. Dan Christensen, Kosovo Contract Officer; Mr. Dragan Stosic, Director, â?Ristan Pavloviccâ? school; Mr. Matt Bresler, DAO Podgorica Humanitarian Assistance Program Manager; Army Lt. Col. Doug Faherty, DAO Podgorica Defense AttachhÃ; Ms. Abela Popovic, Director, â?Eko Bajkaaâ? kindergarten; Mr. Miodrag Vakirevic, Director, â?Bosko Buhaaâ? school; Mr. Miodrag Vakirevic, Director, â?Salko Aljkoviccâ? school; Mr. Hajro Kujundzic, Director, â?Tanasije Pejatoviccâ? high school; Druda Amar, student at â?Bosko Buhaaâ? Primary School (left to right), pose for the presentation of artwork to Lt. Col. Faherty and for the closing ceremony at the â?Eko Bajkaaâ? Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TOULON, France — Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr., commander, U.S. 6th Fleet (center), accompanied by French Vice Adm. Bertrand Aubriot, commander in chief, Mediterranean (right), takes a guided tour aboard the French Frigate Jean de Vienne (D 643), April 6. Harris is visiting Toulon to promote maritime security and partnership with the French Naval Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Vick) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — A Republic of Georgia soldier stands in formation during a ceremony marking the historic deployment of the Republic of Georgia's 31st Light Infantry Battalion to support Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan. The 31st Battalion has been training with Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group for the past six months as the first of four Georgian battalions participating in the Georgia Deployment Program. The deployment marks the first time a foreign military force will deploy as part of a Marine Regimental Combat Team. (U.S. Marine photo Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBILISI, Georgia — Lt. Gen. Richard F. Natonski, commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the historic deployment of the Republic of Georgia's 31st Light Infantry Battalion to support Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan. The 31st Battalion has been training with Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group for the past six months as the first of four Georgian battalions participating in the Georgia Deployment Program. The deployment marks the first time a foreign military force will deploy as part of a Marine Regimental Combat Team. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Lt. Gen. Richard F. Natonski, commander of Marine Corps Forces Command, shakes the hand of a Republic of Georgia soldier during a ceremony marking the historic deployment of the Republic of Georgia's 31st Light Infantry Battalion to support Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan. The 31st Battalion has been training with Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group for the past six months as the first of four Georgian battalions participating in the Georgia Deployment Program. The deployment marks the first time a foreign military force will deploy as part of a Marine Regimental Combat Team. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ODESSA, Ukraine — Navy Cmdr. Mike Ruhsenburger, U.S. Naval Attachhà to Ukraine, Shippâ?s Serviceman 1st Class Willie Middlebrooks, Boatswainnâ?s Mate 3rd Class Michael Horne, and Cmdr. Hermann Pfaeffle, commanding officer of the USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) (left to right), lay a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Sailor during Liberation Day celebrations here, April 10, 2010. John L. Hall, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRTSANISI, Georgia — Brig. Gen. Paul W. Brier, commander of Marine Forces Europe and Marine Forces Africa, discusses the Georgia Deployment Program training with the base commander during a visit to the Krtsanis Training Area (KTA). Marines with Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group (MCTAG) have been working with infantry battalions from the Republic of Georgia Armed Forces to train them for deployments to Afghanistan in support of International Security and Assistance Forces there. During his two-day visit, Brig. Gen. Brier also attended a ceremony marking the historic deployment of the Georgian 31st Light Infantry Battalion to support Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan. The 31st Battalion has been training with Marines from Marine Forces Europe and MCTAG for the past six months as the first of four Georgian battalions participating in the Georgia Deployment Program. The deployment marks the first time a foreign military force will deploy as part of a Marine Regimental Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VILSECK, Germany — Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Schermetzkr, 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron Tactical Air Control Party member, helps a group of children read a map during the child development center's "Boot Camp Week" at Rose Barracks, Vilseck Military Community, Germany, April 7. Members of the squadron participated in the "Boot Camp Week" which gave service members' children an opportunity to experience some military norms such as physical training, first aid, land navigation and tactical vehicle familarization in support of the Department of Defense's Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  • WELLINGTON, New Zealand ~~ Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe signs the guest book of the New Zealand National War Memorial after a wreath laying ceremony during a visit to the region April 11-12. Stavridis is in the area to thank New Zealand forces for their work with NATO forces. (Official NATO photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stefanie Antosh) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Members of Multinational Battle Group Center receive a briefing on the aspects of hot and cold loads for the Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during a cross-training exercise at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, April 12. The exercise spanned two days and its focus was familiarizing battle groups with tactics and areas of operation for maximum effectiveness in all sectors of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jesica Geffre) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Castro, avionics specialist with the 510th Fighter Squadron, avionics specialist waits for a vial of blood to fill during a mass out-processing deployment line, April 12, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Castro will be deploying to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Nadine Y. Barclay) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia — Republic of Georgia soldiers stand in formation during a ceremony marking the historic deployment of the Republic of Georgia's 31st Light Infantry Battalion to support Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan. The 31st Battalion has been training with Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group for the past six months as the first of four Georgian battalions participating in the Georgia Deployment Program. The deployment marks the first time a foreign military force will deploy as part of a Marine Regimental Combat Team. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — McGruff the Crime Dog greets children, ages 3-5, from the Child Development Center here, April 8. McGruff the Crime Dog visited the CDC as part of the Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman LaVel Sterling) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VILSECK, Germany — Air Force Senior Airman Truman Smith, 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron Tactical Air Control Party member, helps a group of children figure out a land navigation clue during the child development center's "Boot Camp Week" at Rose Barracks, Vilseck Military Community, Germany, April 7. Members of the squadron participated in the "Boot Camp Week" which gave service member's children an opportunity to experience some military norms such as physical training, first aid, land navigation and tactical vehicle familarization in support of the Department of Defense's Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VILSECK, Germany — Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Crabill, 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron Tactical Air Control Party member, leads a group of children on a run during the child development center's "Boot Camp Week" at Rose Barracks, Vilseck Military Community, Germany, April 7. Members of the squadron participated in the "Boot Camp Week" which gave service member's children an opportunity to experience some military norms such as physical training, first aid, land navigation and tactical vehicle familarization in support of the Department of Defense's Month of the Military Child.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VILSECK, Germany — Senior Airman Joseph Schermetzkr, 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron Tactical Air Control Party member, has a captivated audience as he shows children his special watch and other tools he uses for his job during the child development center's "Boot Camp Week" at Rose Barracks, Vilseck Military Community, Germany, April 7. Members of the squadron participated in the "Boot Camp Week" which gave service member's children an opportunity to experience some military norms such as physical training, first aid, land navigation and tactical vehicle familarization in support of the Department of Defense's Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FASLANE, Scotland — U.S. Navy Deck department sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) secure mooring lines for the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) April 9. Laboon and Vella Gulf are participating in the multinational exercise Joint Warrior 10-1, a semi-annual event that encompasses multinational and multi-warfare exercises designed to improve interoperability between allied navies, and prepares participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FASLANE, Scotland — U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) man the rails while pulling into port in Faslane, Scotland April 9. Laboon is participating in the multinational exercise Joint Warrior 10-1, a semi-annual event that encompasses multinational and multi-warfare exercises designed to improve interoperability between allied navies, and prepares participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikki Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FASLANE, Scotland — Navy Seaman Miguel Mora throws a heaving line to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during sea and anchor detail aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) April 9. Laboon and Vella Gulf are participating in the multi-national exercise Joint Warrior 10-1, a semi-annual event that encompasses multi-national and multi-warfare exercises designed to improve interoperability between allied navies, and prepares participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darius Jackson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • EVENES, Norway — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Parish, 352nd Special Operations Group, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, explains the benefits of quick-clot combat gauze to a group of Norwegian medics during Exercise COLD RESPONSE 10, an annual multinational exercise. Parish and Lt. Col. David Luther (center), made up a two-member medical team deployed with the 352nd SOG to participate in the exercise. More than 200 352nd SOG Air Commandos deployed to the exercise, which involved more than 8,000 participants from 14 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marelise Wood) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • EVENES, Norway — Norwegian medics gaze at an impact ventilator, which when used involves a needle going through the sternum, during a briefing from a medical team deployed with the 352nd Special Operations Group, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during Exercise Cold Response 10, an annual multinational exercise. More than 200 Air Commandos of the 352nd SOG deployed to the exercise, which involved more than 8,000 participants from 14 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marelise Wood) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany — U.S. Army Spc. David Yelovich, 295th Ordinance Reserve Unit fightfighter, simulates a hostage during an exercise on Delta Base here, March 26, 2010. The firefighters were not warned of the random gunman to ensure readiness in an event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany — U.S. Air Force contractor Daniel Seherer (right), 886th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, inspects the exercise on Delta Base here, March 26, 2010. The 886th CES firefighters were evaluated on different aspects of the exercise to ensure readiness in an event of real-world fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Hayes, 886th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepares to put out a simulated fire during an exercise on Delta Base here, March 25, 2010. The 886th CES firefighters conduct at least four exercises per month to ensure readiness in the event of real-world fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany --U.S. service members simulate being killed during an exercise on Delta Base here, March 26, 2010. The 886th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct at least four exercises per month to ensure readiness in the event of real-world emergency. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Energy Secretary Steven Chu conduct a news conference at the Pentagon to discuss the Nuclear Posture Review, April 6, 2010. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PIANURA, Italy — Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Command Master Chief Petty Officer Robert White plays a soccer match with students from the Don C. Russolillo school here during an Easter event at Carney Park Recreational Area, March 31. White and other members of the CNREURAFSWA Chief Petty Officer Association hosted nearly 60 students at the park, making lunch and providing fun events like soccer matches, a pinata game and an inflatable bounce house. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PIANURA, Italy — Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Command Master Chief Petty Officer Robert White and CNREURAFSWA Leading Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Frank Paradise look on as a students from the Don C. Russolillo school tries to break a pinata during an Easter event at Carney Park Recreational Area here, March 31. White, Paradise and other members of the CNREURAFSWA Chief Petty Officer Association hosted nearly 60 students at the park, making lunch and providing fun events like soccer matches, a pinata game and an inflatable bounce house. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRIVOLAK, Republic of Macedonia — U.S. Army Pvt. Heather Davis, military police soldier with the 230th Military Police Company, 95th Military Police Battalion, instructs Macedonian soldiers on the M2 .50-caliber machine gun during classroom training March 14 at the Training Area Pepelishte here. Soldiers from 230th MP Co. travelled to the Republic of Macedonia from March 11-22 to train Macedonian soldiers on crew-served weapons. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Adrienne Killingsworth) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REES, Germany — A soldier with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command's 5th Quartermaster Detachment braces himself for landing after jumping from a C-130 Hercules during the 65th Anniversary of Operation Varsity here, March 27. Operation Varsity was the largest single airborne operation in history to be conducted in one day at one location. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael J. Taylor) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PIANURA, Italy — Senior Chief Petty Officer Frank Paradise, a member of the Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Cheif Petty Officer Association, talks with students from the Don C. Russolillo school here, during an Easter event at Carney Park Recreational Area, March 31. Paradise and other members of the CNREURAFSWA CPOA hosted nearly 60 students at the park, making lunch and providing fun events like soccer matches, a pinata game and an inflatable bounce house. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRIVOLAK, Republic of Macedonia — Macedonian army Sgt. 1st Class Sasha Toshevski stands behind U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel DeMars, team leader with the 230th Military Police Company, 95th Military Police Battalion, while another Macedonian soldier takes aim during a crew-served weapons range at Army Training Area here, March 19. Soldiers from 230th MP Co. travelled to the Republic of Macedonia from March 11-22 to train Macedonian soldiers in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan where they will be embedded with the Vermont National Guard's 86th Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Adrienne Killingsworth) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Firefighters from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron replace a burnt uniform on a dummy during individual core competency skills training April 2. The training reviewed individual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense; weapon proficiency; first aid; post attack reconnaissance and fire fighting to prepare active participants in the NATO Force Evaluation this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathanael Callon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Lt. Col. Kenneth Crane, 52nd Communications Squadron commander, low crawls across a field during individual core competency skills training April 2. The training reviewed individual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense; weapon proficiency; first aid; post attack reconnaissance and fire fighting to prepare active participants in the NATO Force Evaluation this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathanael Callon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PIANURA, Italy — Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Command Master Chief Petty Officer Robert White and Chief Petty Officer Daniel Bowen pass out Easter baskets to students from the Don C. Russolillo school during an Easter Day event at Carney Park Recreational Area here, March 31. White, Bowen and other members of the CNREURAFSWA Chief Petty Officer Association hosted nearly 60 students at the park, making lunch and providing fun events like soccer matches, a pinata game and an inflatable bounce house. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Teneyck) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRIVOLAK, Republic of Macedonia — 2nd Lt. Todd Rossbach, platoon leader for 1st Platoon, 230th Miltary Police Company, 95th Military Police Battalion, addresses Macedonian and U.S. troops during a safety brief March 17 at the Army Training here. 230th MP Co. soldiers travelled to the Republic of Macedonia March 11-22 to train Macedonian soldiers on crew-served weapons in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Adrienne Killingsworth) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REES, Germany — Capt. Rajesh Ramlakhan, commander of the 5th Quartermaster Detachment, speaks with a retired British paratrooper, who took part in Operation Varsity 65 years ago, during the anniversary of Operation Varsity here, March 27. The anniversary celebration consisted of the airborne operation, a church service, a wreath-laying ceremony, a reception at the Rees city hall and a dinner in Hamminkeln. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael J. Taylor) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • REES, Germany — A soldier with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command's 5th Quartermaster Detachment gathers the cords from his parachute in preparation for packing it up after jumping from a C-130 Hercules during the 65th Anniversary of Operation Varsity here, March 27. More than 16,000 paratroopers and several hundred aircraft were involved in the original assault in 1945. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael J. Taylor) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Thompson, 52nd Fighter Wing Command Post emergency action controller, extinguishes a burning dummy during individual core competency skills training April 2. The training reviewed individual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense; weapon proficiency; first aid; post attack reconnaissance and fire fighting to prepare active participants in the NATO Force Evaluation this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathanael Callon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POINT ALPHA, Germany — Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, V Corps, lower the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony here, March 31. The ceremony commemorated the 20th anniversary of the last U.S. patrol along the border of East and West Germany at the close of the Cold War. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Claudio R. Tejada) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Navy Capt. Timothy Mahan, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), administers the oath of enlistment to nine of his crewmembers during a massive reenlistment ceremony at the American Military Cemetery at Omaha Beach. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Marc D. Schron) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAPA AIRBASE, Hungary — Airmen from the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing move a floodlight set trailer in preparation for shipment to units in Afghanistan, March 30. The HAW moved more than 2.1 million pounds of War Reserve Material essential to surge operations supporting the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The HAW, based at PPÃpa Air Base, Hungary, operates three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft independently of NATO's military command and is comprised of 12 nations that activated the unit, July 27, 2009. (Photo by Finnish Capt. Juha Miettinen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAPA AIRBASE, Hungary — Airmen from the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing move a floodlight set trailer in preparation for shipment to units in Afghanistan, March 30. The HAW moved more than 2.1 million pounds of War Reserve Material essential to surge operations supporting the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The HAW, based at PPÃpa Air Base, Hungary, operates three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft independently of NATO's military command and is comprised of 12 nations that activated the unit, July 27, 2009. (Photo by Finnish Capt. Juha Miettinen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAPA AIRBASE, Hungary — Airmen from the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing move a billeting BEAR (basic expeditionary airfield resources) kit in preparation for shipment to units in Afghanistan, March 30. The HAW moved more than 2.1 million pounds of War Reserve Material essential to surge operations supporting the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The HAW, based at PPÃpa Air Base, Hungary, operates three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft independently of NATO's military command and is comprised of 12 nations that activated the unit, July 27, 2009. (Photo by Finnish Capt. Juha Miettinen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WIESBADEN, Germany — Army Sgt. Daniel Joyner of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services backs up German Polizeihauptkommissar Oliver Wittmann during partnership law enforcement training. (U.S. Army photo by Anemone Rueger) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WIESBADEN, Germany — Army Col. Jeffrey Dill (left), U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Prince discuss law enforcement training aspects with their German counterpart during the partnership event in Wackernheim. (U.S. Army photo by Anemone Rueger) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WIESBADEN, Germany — European and U.S. military and civilian law enforcers hone marksmanship skills at the Wackernheim Firing Range. (U.S. Army photo by Anemone Rueger) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Adm. James G. Stavridis, U.S. European Command commander and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, attends meetings with the Czech Minister of Defense Mr. Martin Bartak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Intisar Sabree) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Adm. James G. Stavridis, U.S. European Command Commander and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, is greeted by Gen. Vlastimil Picek , Czech Republic Chairman of Defense. The ceremony was a part of a two day visit to the country to meet with top defense and political leaders. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Intisar Sabree) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Paratroopers from the Royal Army of the Netherlands complete an airborne operation as part of their winter training exercises in Sweden. The Dutch paratroopers jumped from a U.S. C-130 assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Peter Lankreijer) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Adm. James G. Stavridis, U.S. European Command Commander and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, is greeted by Gen. Vlastimil Picek, Czech Republic Chairman of Defense here. The ceremony was part of a two day visit to the country to meet with top defense and political leaders. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Intisar Sabree) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...