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Photos from June, 2006

  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – A Soldier from the 230th Military Police Company secures the runway area here during the security and force protection exercise Vigilant Star. (DoD Photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATLANTIC OCEAN – SH-60 Seahawk helicopters from the guided missile frigate USS Boone (FFG-28) play an important role in the Neptune Warrior maritime exercise conducted in the North Atlantic. The multinational exercise includes participants from 12 NATO countries. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Kathleen Gorby) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SHENGJINI, Albania -- Albanian, Croatian and Macedonian Special Forces raid a compound of a simulated terrorist hideout and rescue numerous hostages at the Shengjini training facility during exercise Adriatic Eagle. Special Operations Soldiers from the Adriatic Charter (A-3) countries Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia trained with U.S. Special Forces Soldiers to develop the counter terrorism and counter narcotics terrorism capabilities of the three partner nations.(DOD Photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- Marshall Center Professors Colonel James Howcroft (left) and John Kriendler participate in a roundtable in Tblisi, Georgia. (DoD Photo by Joseph Ferrare) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete – Coast Guard cutter Northland (WMEC-904) arrived here for a visit during a three month deployment to the region. The ship and crew are scheduled to participate in the upcoming Sea Breeze exercise scheduled to begin July 18. Sea Breeze is a multinational sea exercise hosted by the U.S. and Ukraine designed to improve cooperation and coordination between countries in the Black Sea Region. Northland is currently operating in the Mediterranean in support of Commander, Naval Forces Europe’s strategic priority of strengthening enduring and emerging partnerships. (DoD photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany -- Navy Petty Officer First Class Leigh Kilby briefs fellow coalition task force member, British Flight Sgt. Steve Warner, at Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration 2006 at Kelley Barracks. CWID is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff annual event that enables U.S. Combatant Commands and the international community to investigate new and emerging technologies. The demonstration builds a temporary global network over which cutting edge communications technologies interact to support scripted scenario. (DOD photo by Air Force Technical Sgt. Chris Stone) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BATAJNICA, Serbia – Air Force Maj. Andrew Wiles, 555th Fighter Squadron pilot, left, greets members of the Serbian air force during a visit to Batajnica Air Base, Serbia June 22. (DoD photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAO, Mali — Army Capt. Kevin Donohue (left), 443rd Civil Affairs Bn., Warwick, R.I., conducts a civil affairs class for Malian military officials here May 16, 2006. Donohue was part of a four-man civil affairs team that accompanied Soldiers from 1st Bn., 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Böblingen, Germany, to the area as part of a humanitarian aid exercise. During the training, the civil affairs team taught the Africans how to assess the sewer, water, electricity, academics, trash, medical and security capabilities of the city. (DoD photo provided by 443rd Civil Affairs Bn.) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAO, Mali — Army Capt. Kevin Donohue (right), 443rd Civil Affairs Bn., Warwick, R.I., trains Malian military and municipal officials on how to effectively assess the needs of their city here May 16, 2006. Donohue was part of a four-man civil affairs team that accompanied Soldiers from 1st Bn., 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Böblingen, Germany, to the area as part of a humanitarian aid exercise. During the training, the civil affairs team taught the Africans how to assess the sewer, water, electricity, academics, trash, medical and security capabilities of the city. (DoD photo provided by 443rd Civil Affairs Bn.) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MONTEREY, At Sea – Sailors from the British Navy frigate HMS Cornwall (F99) visited the US cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) for an overnight crew exchange during the multinational maritime exercise Neptune Warrior. (DoD photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POZAN, Poland - Army Maj. Jay Elliot rides a Polish SA-8 Gecko short range air defense system during Operation Iron Blue Skies, a joint air defense exercise between the Polish 4th Regimental Air Defense Regiment and the 1st Armored Division Air Defense Detachment. (DoD Photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PRAIA, Cape Verde – Air Force personnel direct an F-16 at Sal Airport here for an air training mission during the exercise Steadfast Jaguar, the first combined-joint exercise to test the new NATO Response Force. Air operations are just one part of the exercise. The neighboring islands of Sao Vicente and Fogo are also being used to test the task force’s ground and sea components. (DoD Photo by Air Force MSgt Ron Przysucha) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MILDENHALL, England – Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Fletcher looks at X-rays from an MH-53 Pave Low helicopter engine air particle separator here Tuesday, June 20. Sergeant Fletcher checks for structural flaws, cracks, defects and foreign object damage in aircraft parts by using X-rays and flourescent green penetrant. He is a non-destructive inspection specialist with the 100th Maintenance Squadron. (DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyrona Pearsall) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete, Greece – Crew members aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) arrived here for a brief port visit to Greece's largest island. The Arleigh Burk-class destroyer departed her homeport of Norfolk, Va., for a regularly scheduled six-month deployment. Ross is currently assigned to Standing NATO Response Force (NRF) Maritime Group Two (SNMG-2) and is operating in support of Operation Active Endeavor, NATO's maritime contribution to the fight against terrorism. SNMG-2 is a naval force made up of vessels from various allied nations, training and operating together as a collective whole under the Commander, of the Component Command Maritime Naples. (DoD photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy – The crew and embarked Marines aboard the amphibious ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) visit Italy for a port visit during a six-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations. (DoD file photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Marine Gen. James L. Jones, Jr., (left) Commander, U.S. European Command, symbolically gives responsibility of Special Operations Command Europe to Rear Adm. William H. McRaven, incoming commander, during a traditional "passing of the colors" ceremony during the SOCEUR change of command here June 26, 2006. McRaven, the first Navy officer to serve as the leader of SOCEUR, replaces Army Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Csrnko (right). SOCEUR is a joint service command responsible for special operations conducted within the EUCOM area of operation, including 92 countries in Africa, Europe, and Eurasia. (DoD photo by Jaime L. Wood, U.S. European Command Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • DAKAR, Senegal — Capt. Al Housseyny, Senegalese Air Force, talks tactics and capabilities of the Senegalese Air Force with U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Cutts (second from right), 352nd Special Operations Command deputy at Dakar International Airport here June 12. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Dennis Brewer, 352nd Special Operations Group Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Marine Gen. James L. Jones, Jr., Commander, U.S. European Command (left), escorts Army Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Csrnko, out-going Special Operations Command Europe commander and Rear Adm. William H. McRaven, incoming commander, during the opening ceremony of the SOCEUR change of command here June 26. McRaven is the first Navy officer to serve as the leader of SOCEUR, a joint service command responsible for special operations conducted within the EUCOM area of operation, including 92 countries in Africa, Europe, and Eurasia. (DoD photo by Jaime L. Wood, U.S. European Command Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • IGNATIEVO, Bulgaria – Air Force personnel from the 173d Security Forces Squadron, stand watch on the flight line at an air base here. More than 100 members of the 173d Fighter Wing, from Kingsley Field, Ore were in Bulgaria for the exercise Sentry Lion 2006, a bi-lateral aviation exercise with the Bulgarian Air Force. The two week exercise is focused on increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian Air Force. The interaction among pilots, maintainers and all support personnel continues to build a solid foundation for future U.S. Air Force and NATO activities in Bulgaria. (DoD photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Atlantic Ocean - Guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) fires its 5 inch Mark 45 lightweight gun during Neptune Warrior, an exercise designed to enhance coordination between North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Wilson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BÖBLINGEN, Germany — U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers use nonlethal weapons and tactics to control a mock mob during an exercise here June 21, 2006. Marines and Soldiers also role-played as demonstrators during the exercise, which was sponsored by the U.S. European Command and hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe. (DoD photo by Marine Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Preston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LAKENHEATH, United Kingdom – Air Force personnel unload an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from a C-17 cargo plane at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Several helicopters are being reassigned to RAF Lakenheath from Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland. (U.S. Air Force photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Atlantic Ocean – A Navy F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), conducts a fly by past the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) operating in the Atlantic Ocean. For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in ensuring victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September 2006. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Dale Miller) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Navy Aviation Warfare Technician 3rd Class Johnnie Kelley prepares to spot for a landing on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is currently on deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations (MSO) in the region. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Joshua T. Rodriguez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Böblingen, Germany — Navy Cmdr. Stewart G. Elliot, the incoming commander of Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, arrives at the unit's June 16 change-of-command ceremony on Panzer Kaserne here. Elliot officially replaced Navy Capt. Willie T. Lovett III during the ceremony. (DoD photo by Hugh McBride, USAG-Stuttgart Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATANTIC OCEAN – Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) pulls along side the Military Sealift Command fast-combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment at sea. USS Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group is currently underway on a scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations, promoting theater security cooperation initiatives and strengthening enduring and emerging partnerships.(DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua T. Rodriguez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Böblingen, Germany — U.S. Marines and Soldiers conduct crowd control training as part of a weeklong non-lethal weapons training evolution on Panzer Kaserne here June 14, 2006. The Marines are assigned to Marine Corp Forces Europe, stationed here; 2nd Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Company, Rota, Spain. The Soldiers are from the 1st Armored Division, Hohenfels, Germany, and the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Grafenwöhr, Germany. (DoD photo by Marine Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Preston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ATLANTIC OCEAN – Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and its accompanying strike group are currently underway conducting Maritime Security Operations, promoting theater security cooperation initiatives and strengthening enduring and emerging partnerships in the European and African theaters. (DoD photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward (right), U.S. European Command deputy and Swiss Air Force Lt. Gen. Christophe Keckeis, the Chief of Defense for Switzerland, render honors during a welcoming ceremony for the Swiss general here June 15, 2006. The visit included discussion on European and Swiss defense related issues and gave the leaders a chance to coordinate Swiss and American engagement within the EUCOM area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Jaime L. Wood, U.S. European Command Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain – Abdelkader Bouncedra, commanding officer of Algerian Navy corvette El Kirch (353) (left), shakes hands with Moroccan Captain Mohamed Tahin at a reception on board the Royal Moroccan Navy Frigate MOHAMMED V (F 611) during closing ceremonies of Phoenix Express 2006. The exercise gave U.S. and allied forces opportunities to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios increasing maritime domain awareness while strengthing emerging and enduring partnerships. (DoD Photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Böblingen, Germany — Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Csrnko (right), commander of Special Operations Command Europe gives command of the 1st Batallion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) to Army Lt. Col. Francis Beaudette on Panzer Kaserne here June 15, 2006. Beaudette took over responsibilities of the unit from Army Lt. Col. Scott Eaddy (background), who is retiring. (DoD photo by Jaime L. Wood, U.S. European Command Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • OTTERSTAD, Germany -With all the pieces of a portable pontoon bridge in the water, members of the 502nd Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge), 1st Armored Division, use water craft to connect the pieces together during an exercise in Otterstat, Germany. (DoD photo by Army Spc. Andrew Orillion) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS THE SULLIVANS, At Sea – The guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) transits the Atlantic Ocean to participate in Neptune Warrior, an exercise conducted with naval forces from the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Australia, France and Spain. (DoD photo by Navy Journalist 2nd Class Sarah Bibbs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Atlantic Ocean - The guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and the guided-missile frigate USS Boone (FFG 28) perform Divisional Tactics (DIVTACS) with the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) for maneuvering formation at sea. Monterey, along with Boone and The Sullivans will take part in Neptune Warrior, a course designed to enhance coordination between North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies. (DoD Photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice John Suits) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LOWESTOFT, United Kingdom — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Graham, a survival, evasion, resistance and escape instructor with the 100th Operations Squadron, teaches aircrew members how to survive an emergency water landing during a water survival training class at Lowestoft College here June 8, 2006. (DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyrona Pearsall) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA – Moroccan Maritime Interdiction Operational Team board a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from US Navy guided missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) during a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) drill. The team inspected a simulated suspicous vessel carrying illicit cargo. Simpson and the MIO team are currently underway participating in Phoenix Express, a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European naval forces. The exercise will provide participants an opportunity to operate in diverse maritime training scenarios to increase maritime security and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Gary L. Johnson III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BRUSSELLS, Belgium — Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) conduct a meeting here June 9, 2006. The group met to discuss NATO's new role in Afghanistan. (DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Force Maj. Bob Blagg, right, gives a pre-flight briefing to, from left, Airman 1st Class Michael Wilson, Tech. Sgt. Jon Samp and Capt. Jeremy Smith prior to a mission being flown in a C-130 Hercules aircraft from here June 5, 2006. The Airmen are all assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. John E. Lasky) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Mediterranean Sea - A Search and rescue swimmer (SAR) is raised out of the water by a Moroccan HH-65A Dolphin helicopter during Search and Rescue training with personnel from the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2). Saipan is participating in Phoenix Express, a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces. The exercise will provide U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) and Algerian frigate El Kirch are participating in Phoenix Express, a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces. The exercise provides an opportunity to promote interoperability and cooperation among the participants by engaging joint naval exercises. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeff McCombs walks on a C-130 Hercules aircraft wing during a safety check of the plane here June 5, 2006. McCombs is a C-130 Hercules aircraft engineer with the 37th Airlift Squadron. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. John E. Lasky) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BRUSSELLS, Belgium — U.S. Sec. of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks to the media during a press availability at North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters here June 9, 2006. Rumsfeld briefed the press about the NATO meetings involving NATO's takeover of the responsibilities in Afghanistan and the U.S. strike that killed terrorist Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi in Iraq. (DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ADAY, Morocco - Air Force Capt. J. Eric Hibbs, 4th Dental Company, Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, manuevers to extract a tooth from one of the hundreds of daily patients treated during the humanitarian medical exercise African Lion 2006. (DoD Photo by Air Force Capt Chrystal Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TIRANA, Albania — Albanian Deputy Defense Minister Petritt Karabina presides over the opening ceremonies here May 23, 2006, for Adriatic Eagle, a multi-national special operations exercise. The 30-day Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET), which takes place through June 22, 2006, includes U.S. special forces and special operations Soldiers from Albania, Croatia and Macedonia. The three Balkan countries are member nations of the Adriatic Charter. (Dod photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR BASE, Bulgaria — A Bulgarian Mig-21 taxis at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria during a bi-laterial exercise between the U.S. and Bulgarian air forces. More than 100 members of the Oregon Air National Guard are deployed to the 3rd Air Force Base in Graf Ignatievo to participate in exercise Sentry Lion. The exercise promotes cooperation and interoperability among NATO partners. (U.S. Embassy photo by Army Maj. Dana Hampton) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Mediterranean Sea - Air Warfare System's Operator 2nd Class, Randy Eaton pushes himself out of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the amphibious ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) during search and rescue training. The ship, crew, embarked Marine detachment and airwing are currently underway participating in Phoenix Express 2006, a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European navies. The exercise will provide U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in a diverse series of maritime training scenarios aimed to increase maritime security and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Gary L. Johnson III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy – A firefighter, assigned to 31st Fighter Wing, brings a water hose into a building during a local Salty Nation exercise here Tuesday, June 6, 2006. The exercise runs through June 9. (DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Bethann Caporaletti) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MONTEREY, At sea – Guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departs to participate in the multinational exercise Neptune Warrior with naval forces from the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmakr, Norway, Australia, France, and Spain this summer. The exercise will take place in the North Atlantic and will focus on joint coalition task force training. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven P. Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Air Force Maj. Gen. Jonathan S. Gration, U.S. European Command’s director of strategy, policy and assessments, accepts a ceremonial check on behalf of Headquarters EUCOM, from Renee Acosta, President and CEO of Global Impact, here June 8, 2006. The check, totaling $261,695, is from 2005 Combined Federal Campaign Family Support and Youth Program contributions. Global Impact is a not-for-profit organization appointed by the Department of Defense to serve as the campaign manager for the annual fund raiser. The money represents a direct return to the community of donated funds by service members and federal employees and is used to enhance local family and youth programs such as sports, recreation programs, camps and outings. (Photo by Matthew Thomas, Stuttgart Multimedia) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Mediterranean Sea - Marines of the 1st Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Europe fast rope from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter onto the flightdeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2). Saipan, with embarked Marines and airwing, is participating in Phoenix Express, a multi-national combined maritime exercise with North African and European military forces. The exercise provides participants the opportunity to participate in diverse maritime security training scenarios increasing maritime domain awareness and strengthening emerging and enduring partnerships. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FRIEDBERG, Germany – Army Sgt. Jason Sawyer gives Combat Spouse Badge competitors instructions as they make their way through a combat course here aimed at helping family members relate better to what their Soldiers are experience. (DoD photo by Karl Weisel) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LUINO, Italy - Soldiers from the 7th Army Reserve Command run up a mountain trail during the 2006 International Military Patrol Competition held here May 26 - 28. American and European Soldiers from 13 NATO nations made up 71 competing teams. (DoD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Sanchez, 7th Army Reserve Command Public Affairs Office) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LUINO, Italy - Army Reserve Soldiers from the 7th Army Reserve Command, Schwetzingen, Germany, receive an award and compliments from Italian Brig. Gen. Mario Sciuto for placing second in the Foreigners Active Duty category during the International Military Patrol Competition held here May 26-28. The team also placed eleventh overall out of 71 competing teams. The teams represented 13 NATO countries at the annual event. (Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Sanchez, 7th Army Reserve Command Public Affairs Office) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Mediterranean Sea - Landing Craft Utility one Six Five Eight (LCU 1658) assigned to Attack Craft Unit Two (ACU-2) crashes through the waves while performing routine operations during exercise Phoenix Express June 5. The Amphibious Assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) is participating in a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces during exercise Phoenix Express. The exercise provides U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Mediterranean Sea - Spanish corvette SPS Infanta Elena (P76) crashes through the waves while coming along side the Amphibious Assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) while conducting Photographic Excercise (PHOTOEX)during the Phoenix Express multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces. The exercise provides U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer''s mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, GERMANY — Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Brown, 52nd Security Forces military working dog handler, searches a contracting vehicle with Laika, his Belgian Malinois military working dog, here May 22, 2007. The search was part of an aggressive training exercise held at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, GERMANY — Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Brown, 52nd Security Forces military working dog handler, searches a contracting vehicle with Laika, his Belgian Malinois military working dog, here May 22, 2007. The search was part of an aggressive training exercise held at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NASOSNAYA AIR BASE, Azerbaijan – Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gary Coleman, USAFE command chief, are greeted by Lt. Col. Elmer Huseyov, Azerbaijani Air Force, during their May 19 visit to Nasosnaya Air Base, Azerbaijan. The purpose of the visit was to discuss USAFE security cooperation activities with Azerbaijan. The group also exchanged ideas about how to modernize the runway at Nasosnaya Air Base in accordance with NATO standards. (DoD photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, center, U.S. European Command deputy commander, welcomed the Nordic ambassadors here June 1-2, 2006. Pictured with Ward, left to right, are Carol van Voorst, U.S. ambassador to Iceland; Marilyn Ware, U.S. ambassador to Finland; Benson Whitney, U.S. ambassador to Norway; and Stephen Noble, chargé d' affaires to Sweden. The visit is the first for the Nordic ambassadors and provided the delegation with an understanding of EUCOM's role in Europe and Africa. (DoD photo by Matthew Thomas) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SUEZ CANAL – Amphibious ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) passes the Mubarak Peace Bridge while transiting through the Suez Canal to the Red Sea after spending three weeks in the Mediterranean Sea conducting maritime security operations, promoting theater security cooperation initiatives and strengthening enduring and emerging partnerships in the region. (DoD Photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Amanda M. Williams) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TAN TAN, Morocco – Corporal Thomas R. Mutsch a resident of Waukesha, Wis., and bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group out of Green Bay, Wis., helps two Moroccan soldiers fill a refueling truck in Tan Tan, Morocco in preparation for Exercise African Lion. The exercise is a regularly scheduled combined U.S.-Moroccan military exercise designed to promote improved interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. (DoD photo by: Marine Sgt. Adrianne Rigez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain – Marines assigned to 1st Fleet Anti-Terrorism team, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Europe fast rope from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Six (HSC-26). Commander, Amphibious Squadron Eight embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) will be participating in a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces this summer during exercise Phoenix Express. The exercise will provide U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LAGOS, Nigeria – USS Barry (DDG 52) arrived here to participate in the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy and the “Golden Jubilee” celebration. (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Austrian Army Staff Sgt. Robert Huber and Azerbaijan Army Maj. Elman Shiraliyev test high frequency communication signals to a forward operating site during Exercise Combined Endeavor 2006 here May 23, 2006. The training is a U.S. European Command sponsored multinational exercise representing 41 partner nations and is the largest security cooperation and communications and information systems military effort in the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), at sea – A MH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron One Four (HM-14) departs the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2). (DoD photo by Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SKOPJE, Macedonia — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Bartelle, U.S. European Command's Senior Enlisted Leader, poses here with members of the Macedonian Army. Command Sgt. Major Bartelle visited Macedonia May 21 - 24, 2006, to strengthen military ties between the two countries. During the trip, he also spoke with enlisted personnel at the advanced noncommissioned officers course located at the Veles Training Command. (DoD photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...