Photos tagged with "training"

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  Members of the German and International media visit 2 CR HQ Troop, Reg. RHHT, Monday, 15 October, 2012, to video, photograph and interview U.S. and multinational Soldiers during USAREUR's Saber Junction 2012 exercise. The 2 CR Soldiers were in the process of moving their headquarters south towards Hohenfels and were setting up communications outside the Bavarian town of Kleinoberpfalz. HQ Troop, 2 CR, based in Vilseck, Germany, is commanded by Col. Keith Barclay. Saber Junction 2012, USAREUR's premier training event, is a large-scale, joint, multinational exercise involving thousands of personnel from 19 different nations and hundreds of military aircraft and vehicles.It is the largest exercise of its kind that U.S. Army Europe has conducted in more than 20 years. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Nelson, a Wichita native with the Kansas National Guard, uncovers the simulated mine on a metal detector lane as part of a humanitarian demining action training course taught by soldiers of the Kansas National Guard and a civilian representative from the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Training Center. Kansas National Guardsmen and the HDTC representative are instructing Armenian peacekeepers and engineer battalions on international demining standards as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action program and will assist the Armenian government in developing a national standard operating procedure for demining. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers from the Engineering Companies of the Armenian Peacekeeping Brigade conduct a simulated one-man demining drill as part of a training course taught by soldiers of the Kansas National Guard and a civilian representative from the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Training Center. Kansas National guardsmen and the HDTC representative are instructing Armenian peacekeepers and engineer battalions on international demining standards as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action program and will assist the Armenian government in developing a national standard operating procedure for demining. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Martin Dumond, training instructor with the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Training Center located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri discusses demining with a soldier from the Engineering Companies of the Armenian Peacekeeping Brigade during a simulated one-man demining drill as part of a training course taught by soldiers of the Kansas National Guard and Dumond. Kansas National Guardsmen and the HDTC representative are instructing Armenian peacekeepers and engineer battalions on international demining standards as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action program and will assist the Armenian government in developing a national standard operating procedure for demining. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers from the Engineering Companies of the Armenian Peacekeeping Brigade conduct a simulated one-man demining drill as part of a training course taught by soldiers of the Kansas National Guard and a civilian representative from the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Training Center. Kansas National Guardsmen and the HDTC representative are instructing Armenian peacekeepers and engineer battalions on international demining standards as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action program and will assist the Armenian government in developing a national standard operating procedure for demining. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Martin Dumond, training instructor with the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Training Center located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri discusses demining with a s soldier from the Engineering Companies of the Armenian Peacekeeping Brigade during a simulated one-man demining drill as part of a training course taught by soldiers of the Kansas National Guard and Dumond. Kansas National Guardsmen and the HDTC representative are instructing Armenian peacekeepers and engineer battalions on international demining standards as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action program and will assist the Armenian government in developing a national standard operating procedure for demining. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Sgt. 1st Class Travis Eichhorn, a Pittsburg, Kan., native and combat engineer with the Kansas National Guard, partners with a soldier from the Engineering Companies of the Armenian Peacekeeping Brigade during a simulated one-man demining drill as part of a training course taught by soldiers of the Kansas National Guard and a civilian representative from the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Training Center. Kansas National guardsmen and the HDTC representative are instructing Armenian peacekeepers and engineer battalions on international demining standards as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action program and will assist the Armenian government in developing a national standard operating procedure for demining. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Junior Sgt. Tigran Nikoghosyan, of the Engineering Company of the Armenian Peacekeeping Brigade digs around a suspected trip-wire during a simulated one-man demining drill as part of a training course taught by soldiers of the Kansas National Guard and a civilian representative from the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Training Center. Kansas National guardsmen and the HDTC representative are instructing Armenian peacekeepers and engineer battalions on international demining standards as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action program and will assist the Armenian government in developing a national standard operating procedure for demining. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  From left, U.S. Army Pfc. Vernisha Browne, 212th Combat Support Hospital out of Miesau, Germany, a German soldier, British army Sgt. Andrew Hunter and U.S. Army Pfc. Rachel Nuñez, 212th CSH, stabilize a simulated casualty Sept. 14 during Operation Rhino Serpent at Sennelager Training Area, Germany. Rhino Serpent was a joint medical training exercise for U.S., British and German armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SSG Nathan Burnett assigned to Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) reacts to enemy attack as he attempts to reach some wounded Soldiers during the annual Warrior Field Exercise (WFTX) in Boeblingen Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SGT Nathan Burnett reacts to incoming fire during Warrior Field Exercise (WFTX) in Boeblingen Germany. SSG Burnett is assigned to the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) stationed at Kelley Barracks. WFTX is an annual requirement for all Soldiers. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers assigned to Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) attempt to evacuate wounded Soldiers during the First Aid training. The week long Warrior Field Exercise was held at the Panzer Range Complex in Boeblingen and is an annual requirement for the Soldiers. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SSG Derrick Brown reacts to incoming fire during Warrior Field Exercise (WFTX) in Boeblingen Germany. SSG Brown is assigned to the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) stationed at Kelley Barracks. WFTX is an annual requirement for all Soldiers. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SSG Seamus Lynch assigned to the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) attempts to qualify as an expert with the M16 A2 rifle during the weapons qualification part of the Warrior Training Exercise (WTX) in Boeblingen, Germany. WFTX is an annual requirement for all Soldiers. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SSG Seamus Lynch assigned to the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) tallies his shots after firing with the M16 A2 rifle during the weapons qualification part of the Warrior Training Exercise (WTX) in Boeblingen, Germany. WFTX is an annual requirement for all Soldiers. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SGT Joseph Chacon, assigned to the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) conducts a First Aid brief before the actual exercise at the Panzer Range Complex. First Aid is one of the requirements for the annual Warrior Training Exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SSG Derrick Brown, assigned to Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) in Stuttgart Germany, provides First Aid to a Soldier with a gaping chest wound during the First Aid portion of the Warrior Field Exercise (WFTX). First Aid is one of the requirements for the Army’s annual Warrior Training Exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SSG Jeremy Brown, assigned to Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) in Stuttgart Germany, plays the part of wounded Soldier with a gaping chest wound during the First Aid portion of the Warrior Field Exercise WFTX). First Aid is one of the requirements for the Army’s annual Warrior Training Exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SPC David Anderson, assigned to Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) in Stuttgart Germany, provides First Aid to SPC Preston Hardin who was suffered injury to the head during the First Aid portion of the Warrior Field Exercise WFTX). First Aid is one of the requirements for the Army’s annual Warrior Training Exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Members of Polish special forces land during high-altitude, low-opening jumps with Air Force jumpmasters during Exercise Screaming Eagle IV in Povidz, Poland, July 30, 2012. Screaming Eagle is an annual exercise that allows pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct training with the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, while facilitating training for several other units. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Croatian Army Msgt. Ivan Limov (Left) and Sgt. Stipo Sikiric are familiarizing themselves with the Army’s latest Combat Life Saver Cervical Collar with members of the 557th Area Support Medical Company, in Croatia, June 20. This training was part of Immediate Response 2012, a multinational training exercise of over 700 personnel from seven countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Demonstrating how to use the Skedco Litter is Sgt. 1st Class Boris Ledencan, Croatian Army (left) and Sgt. Kevin Perry 557th Area Support Medical Company, 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion (right), in Croatia, June 20. This training was part of Immediate Response 2012, a multinational training exercise of over 700 personnel from seven countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Cadet William Johnson, from Norwich University, crossed the Argon River in the Pyrenees Mountains, which are located in northern Spain. Johnson was one of several Cadets training with a Spanish infantry battalion and Spanish mountain soldiers at the Spanish Mountain School in Jaca. This is the first time ROTC Cadets have traveled to Spain and trained with its military. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Cadet looks out over the the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain after having climbed Mount Anayet, which is one of the highest peaks. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BRITTANY, France - A U.S. Marine from II Expeditionary Force (II MEF) practices hand-to-hand combat techniques with a French Marine from the 3rd Marine Regiment during training exercises at Fort de Penthievre. The Marines and Sailors of II MEF participated in a series of training events with the French marines in order to strengthen relations between the two countries' militaries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BRITTANY, France - U.S. Marines from Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012 (SCTF APS-12) train together with French marines from France's 3rd Marine Brigade on an obstacle course at Fort De Penthievre. SCTF APS-12 is conducting a series of training events with the French Marines to strengthen relations between France and the U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Nenad Palac, Croatian chaplain in training, gives counsel and comfort to a wounded Soldier during the live fire exercise portion of the first five-day tactical religious support course and live fire exercise offered by the Joint Multinational Training Command July 12. The weeklong course challenged the U.S. and NATO Soldiers in approximately 45 duties and tasks required of unit ministry teams during deployment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Croatian priest, Maj. Ivan Blazevac, provides mass for Soldiers on the combat outpost during the live fire portion of the first five-day tactical religious support course and live fire exercise offered by the Joint Multinational Training Command July 12. The weeklong course challenged the U.S. and NATO chaplains and chaplain assistants in approximately 45 duties and tasks required of unit ministry teams during deployment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  From left, U.S. Army chaplain assistant Sgt. Eric Seaburg, from 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, briefs his NATO partners, Croatian Chaplain (Maj.) Ivan Blazevac and Slovakian Chaplain (2nd Lt.) Jan Magyar, on the procedures if the convoy is attacked during the live fire portion of the first five-day tactical religious support course and live fire exercise offered by the Joint Multinational Training Command July 12. The weeklong course challenged the U.S. and NATO chaplains and chaplain assistants in approximately 45 duties and tasks required of unit ministry teams during deployment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Seaman Francisco Carlos, a rescue swimmer assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), swims toward a simulated casualty during a man overboard drill. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Seaman Francisco Carlos, a rescue swimmer assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), rescues a simulated casualty during a man overboard drill. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) recover a simulated casualty during a man overboard drill. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  The Chief of General Staff of Macedonia, Gorancho Koteski, observed a training event with the U.S. Marines of the Black Sea Rotational Force and the Military Police Battalion of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia on July 19 in Skopje. The event highlighted U.S. support for the Macedonian army's non-lethal weapons program as they build their capacity for potential peacekeeping operations. This is the third year the BSRF has worked with Macedonia on PKO training. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  The Chief of General Staff of Macedonia, Gorancho Koteski, observed a training event with the U.S. Marines of the Black Sea Rotational Force and the Military Police Battalion of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia on July 19 in Skopje. The event highlighted U.S. support for the Macedonian army's non-lethal weapons program as they build their capacity for potential peacekeeping operations. This is the third year the BSRF has worked with Macedonia on PKO training. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine - Turkish Midshipman Fatih Baris, right, receives training from Electronics Technician 2nd Class David Grajales, left, during special sea and anchor detail aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) as the ship departs Odessa, Ukraine, to begin the at-sea portion of Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12). SB12, co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies, aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Capt. Kevin Hill, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), right, discusses the ship's capabilities with Russian Capt. Oleg Zhuravlev, commander, Naval Base St. Petersburg, center, as Lt. Dimtry Shvets, left, translates during a tour of the ship. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Capt. Kevin Hill, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), second from right and Command Master Chief Phillip Hallford speak with French sailors aboard the French naval vessel De Grasse (D612) in port in St. Petersburg during Exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - French sailors aboard the French naval vessel De Grasse (D612) man the rails as the ship arrives in St. Petersburg in during Exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA - French naval vessel De Grasse (D612), right, Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727), center, and British naval vessel HMS York (90), left, sail in formation prior to a live-fire weapons exercise in support of the multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Pfc. Matthew Curran, an ammunition specialist with 23rd Ordnance Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and a Pensacola, Florida native, passes a case of ammunition to a Marine during an ammunition distribution on the Camp Adazi training grounds in Latvia June 15. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A USMC sniper team engages targets during a combined, joint live fire exercise at the Adazi training area, Latvia on June 14. Saber Strike 2012 is a U.S. Army Europe led, multinational exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Marine down loads ammunition in front of the companies tent city at the Adazi, Latvia training area, June 14. Saber Strike 2012 is a U.S. Army Europe led, multinational exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  An Mi-17 helicopter lands at the Adazi training area soccer field to pickup the U.S. Air Force JTACs team for an afternoon of training, June 14. Saber Strike 2012 is a U.S. Army Europe led, multinational exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  PALDISKI HARBOR, Estonia – Marine Lt. Gen. Richard Tryon, deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations (second from left) speaks with His Excellency Toomas Hendrik Ilves, president of the Republic of Estonia (left), during the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012 Maritime Preposition Force demonstration, June 14. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA – The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), left, and the Russian amphibious ship RFS Kaliningrad (LSTM 102) conduct anti-piracy training during the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012 exercise. BALTOPS 2012 is one of the largest, multi-national maritime training exercises held in the Baltic region this year and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  U.S. Army Europe's 2nd Cavalry Regiment Lt. Col. Kendric Robbins salutes a Croatian Army soldier as he commends him for his outstanding performances to soldiers from eight different NATO partner nations during the closing ceremonies of the Immediate Response 2012 training event held in Slunj, Croatia, June 9. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea – Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Melissa Foster (center) observes as a French Sailor applies a tourniquet the arm Hull Technician 1st Class Robert Kinast (right) in the course of a medical training scenario, June 8, during a visit to the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser homeported in Norfolk, Va., is representing the U.S. participation during the 40th iteration of the Baltic Operations exercise 2012, a multinational exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea – Hull Technician 1st Class Robert Kinast (right) observes a French Sailor demonstrating fire fighting techniques, June 8, during the French Sailors’ visit to the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser homeported in Norfolk, Va., is a representative of the U.S. during the 40th iteration of the Baltic Operations exercise 2012, a multinational exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea – German Navy Cmdr. Torsten Wedig and Lt. Gary Vines of the mine warfare counter measures syndicate review a nautical chart aboard guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. Normandy, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser homeported in Norfolk, Va., is a representative of the U.S. during the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a multinational exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea – Damage Controlman 1st Class Dorian Spencer (right) demonstrates a naval firefighting thermal imager during a visit from French Sailors, June 8, on the fantail of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser homeported in Norfolk, Va., is a representative of the U.S. during the 40th iteration of the Baltic Operations exercise 2012, a multinational exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Matt Glaros, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, prays for a patient during Shared Resilience 2012 here June 5. During the two-week exercise, Glaros and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Morgan, 48th FW, organized church services and activities for service members. More than 500 military members from nine nations are participating in SR12, an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored exercise, May 28 - June 8. The goals of the exercise are to strengthen interoperability, facilitate training in crisis response and disaster management, and validate the readiness of deployable military medical and humanitarian assistance teams. The exercise, in the spirit of partnership for peace, directly supports U.S. European Command's theater cooperation efforts and strategy for active security with European countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea - Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) perform a foreign object debris walk down while participating in Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with 12 participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea - Lt. Matthew Pillon acts as the landing safety officer during the retrieval of the MH-60R Magnum 707 helo aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), in support of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with 12 participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea - An aircraft flies over the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) simulating a chemical attack, June 5, as part of the Baltic Operation (BALTOPS) exercise 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with 12 participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA - Maritime forces from 12 countries steam in formation while participating in Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with 12 participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA - Maritime forces from 12 countries steam in formation while participating in Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with 12 participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA - Maritime forces from 12 countries steam in formation while participating in Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with 12 participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA - Maritime forces from 12 countries steam in formation while participating in Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with 12 participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), homeported in Norfolk, Va., is underway in the Baltic Sea participating in Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with 12 participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea (June 4, 2012) -- Lt. j.g. Evren Hanson tracks a ship on the bridge wing of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), June 4, as the ship disembarks from Gdynia, Poland. Normandy, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser homeported in Norfolk, Va., is participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2012. Twelve nations are participating in the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, which is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KEFLAVIK, Iceland — From left, Icelandic Coast Guard Capt. Halldor Nellet, U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15C pilot deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, and ICG Cmdr. Sigurdur Steinar Ketilsson conduct a mission briefing before a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Iceland May 30, 2012. During the exercise, two F-15C Eagle pilots from the 493rd EFS simulated a bailout scenario over Icelandic waters. Pararescuemen jumped into the water and provided medical treatment to the “downed” pilot, who was then hoisted to safety by an Icelandic helicopter. The rescue exercise increased interoperability, as well as developed cohesion between the ICG and the 493rd EFS, which is deployed to Iceland to conduct NATO air policing until June 7, 2012. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Pvt. Jacob Pharr, a radio operator with U.S. Army Europe’s 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, coordinates a mission update with his Bosnian-Herzegovinian partner while conducting an ambush Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A team of medical professionals treat a simulated casualty for injuries during a mass casualty exercise to conclude the Critical Life Saving Skills for First Responders course here June 1, 2012. During the course, instructors from the Defense Institute for Medical Operations worked with other countries' medical practitioners attending Shared Resilience 2012 to exchange medical ideas and techniques. More than 500 military members from nine nations are participating in the annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored exercise May 28 - June 8. The goals of the exercise are to strengthen interoperability, facilitate training in crisis response and disaster management, and validate the readiness of deployable military medical and humanitarian assistance teams. The exercise, in the spirit of partnership for peace, directly supports U.S. European Command's theater cooperation efforts and strategy for active security with European countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  On June 1, 2012 Cpl. Joshua Waiterson (middle), Lance Cpl. Yanfang Yu (right), and Lance Cpl. Michael Downs, United States Marine Corps Detachment Personnel Retrieval and Processing Company conduct a class on inventorying and documenting a service member's remains to members of Bosnia and Herzegovina military during Shared Resilience 12 which is an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored exercise, May 28 - June 8. The goals of the exercise are to strengthen interoperability, facilitate training in crisis response and disaster management, and validate the readiness of deployable military medical and humanitarian assistance teams. The exercise, in the spirit of partnership for peace, directly supports U.S. European Command's theater cooperation efforts and strategy for active security with European countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Service members and medical personnel from Bosnia and Herzegovina and other nations take part in Mass Casualty Medical Response training while their performance is evaluated by U.S. Airmen from the Defense Institute for Medical Operations in Capljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, June 1, 2012. Service members from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United States, and several other countries are taking part in Shared Resilience 2012, a two-week U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored medical exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 1, 2012) - Military Sealift Command (MSC) Capt. Peter A.C. Long welcomes multinational divers aboard MSC rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (June 1, 2012) - The Military Sealift rescue and salvage Command ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) disembarks multinational divers after a tour of the ship during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nick Tabacco, left, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, explains the MK-16 Mod 1 underwater breathing apparatus’ basic functions to Azerbaijani navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Beybala Maharramov, center, aboard the Romanian navy ship Saturn during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Bulgarian navy diver 1st Class Stamen Carkov gives the signal to dive to personnel aboard the Romanian navy ship Saturn during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Azerbaijani navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Coskun Safiyeu, left, dives from a small boat during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Georgian coast guard explosive ordnance disposal technician Mechan Sgt. George Kakhidze participates in a diving exercise during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Participants of Shared Resilience 2012 set up a Bosnian-Herzegovinian military tent during the Expeditionary Medical Support course here May 31, 2012. More than 500 military members from nine nations are participating in SR12, an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored exercise, May 28 - June 8. The goals of the exercise are to strengthen interoperability, facilitate training in crisis response and disaster management, and validate the readiness of deployable military medical and humanitarian assistance teams. The exercise, in the spirit of partnership for peace, directly supports U.S. European Command's theater cooperation efforts and strategy for active security with European countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Participants of Shared Resilience 2012 set up a Bosnian-Herzegovinian military tent during the Expeditionary Medical Support course here May 31, 2012. More than 500 military members from nine nations are participating in SR12, an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored exercise, May 28 - June 8. The goals of the exercise are to strengthen interoperability, facilitate training in crisis response and disaster management, and validate the readiness of deployable military medical and humanitarian assistance teams. The exercise, in the spirit of partnership for peace, directly supports U.S. European Command's theater cooperation efforts and strategy for active security with European countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Cpl. Yordanka G. Terzieva, a multi-national student from Military Formation 24490 in Assenovgrad, Bulgaria, received a Distinguished International Award at the graduation of Warrior Leaders Course Class 08-12, at the 7th Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 24. Terzieva is one of two Bulgarian multi-national students who graduated of Class 08-12. The 257 graduates conducted an 18-day course consisting of physical readiness training, drill and ceremony training, oral presentations, and more while learning what it takes to be a non-commissioned officer. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Lacroix, with the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, instructs a Bundeswehr soldier on the proper procedure to care for a simulated casualty at the Viper Pit in Wiesbaden, Germany, May 12. The Viper Pit teaches combat life saver skills and then tests the trainees on what they have learned by placing them in a stressful scenario where they have to rescue and treat victims while "under fire." Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Bundeswehr soldiers rush into the Viper Pit during Combat Live Saver training May 12 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - Boarding team members from the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), conduct small-arms training under the guidance of Marines assigned to the 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - Operations Specialist Seaman Alex Dibenedetto (left), a boarding team member assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), practices small arms tactics under the supervision of U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Aiken (right), from the to 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - U.S. Navy Sailors attached to guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG-56) participate in small-arms training aboard the Hellenic naval training ship Aris as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Center in Souda Bay, May 12. PE12, a multinational exercise between European, North African and U.S. naval forces, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations to help increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Chief Fire Controlman Timothy Wheeler, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), secures a stairway during an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Senior Chief Fire Controlman Allen Bylls, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), leads his team on an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Members of a Moroccan boarding team attached to the Moroccan ship Mohammed V (F-611) participate in small-arms training aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 8, 2012) - Moroccan naval forces participate in small-arms training aboard the Hellenic training ship Aris as part of a boarding team exercise during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Sothern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Victor Meza, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), provides security for his team during an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 8, 2012) - Moroccan naval forces participate in small-arms training aboard the Hellenic training ship Aris as part of a boarding team exercise during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Sothern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Col. Koji Nishimura, commander, 30th Medical Command, climbs behind the wheel to start the engine of a 212th Combat Support Hospital Light Medium Tactical Vehicle during his visit to Operation Forward Progress, April 26, in the motor pool in Miesau, Germany. Operation Forward Progress was a two-week training exercise to improve medical logistics and readiness for a rapidly deployable, theater-enabling medical capability in Europe. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Second Lt. Bryan Humphries, 31st Maintenance Squadron, cleans playground equipment at a park in Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria April 22, 2012. More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered their off-duty time to refurbish playground equipment and build a soccer field at a village park. U.S. Air Force members are deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base to participate in Thracian Star 2012, a coalition training exercise geared towards strengthening partnerships and improving interoperability between NATO allies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  U.S. Air Force members rake and clean debris from a soccer field April 22, 2012, in Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria. More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered their off-duty time to refurbish playground equipment and build a soccer field at a village playground. Volunteers cleaned and painted playground equipment and raked, supplied new goals, cleaned and laid grass seed down in a field. U.S. Air Force members are deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base in support of Thracian Star 2012, a bilateral coalition training exercise geared towards strengthening partnerships and improving interoperability between NATO allies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- Col. David Walker, 31st Operations Group and Thracian Star 2012 detachment commander, speaks to a journalist from the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency through a translator April 18, 2012 during the opening ceremony for the month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian air force. Bulgarian and American senior officials took the opportunity to acknowledge and express appreciation for the long-standing partnership between the two nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- Maj. Metodi Orlov, (left), a Bulgarian air force MiG-29 pilot, welcomes Maj. Matthew Brockhaus, (right), an F-16 pilot deployed with the 555th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Bulgaria on April 17, 2012. Brockhaus is one of more than 500 U.S. Airmen taking part in Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian air force. This is the third time since 2007 that men and women from the 31st Fighter Wing out of Aviano AB have conducted this type of training with the Bulgarians. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Staff Sgt. David Ambrusko, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service controller, refuels an F-16 after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base April 17, 2012. Graf Ignatievo is now host to more than two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 500 U.S. Air Force personnel in support of Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian pilots, maintainers, joint terminal air controllers, firefighters and security forces Airmen. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Tech. Sgt. Brent Watkins, Airman Gage Boardingham and Airman 1st Class Corey Loesch, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, test a barrier engagement on an F-16 after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base April 17, 2012. Graf Ignatievo is now host to more than two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 500 U.S. Air Force personnel in support of Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian pilots, maintainers, joint terminal air controllers, firefighters and security forces Airmen. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Lt. Col. Joshua Olson, 37th Airlift Squadron commander, and Capt. Marci Walton, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, go through the pre-flight checklist in the flight deck of a C-130J Super Hercules, March 16, 2012 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 37th AS completed a week-long airdrop training exercise with a ten-bundle container deployment system at a drop zone near Grafenwoehr, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Capt. Marci Walton, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, goes through the pre-flight checklist in the flight deck of a C-130J Super Hercules, March 16, 2012, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 37th AS completed a week-long airdrop training exercise with a ten-bundle container deployment system at a drop zone near Grafenwoehr, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Tech. Sgt. Kepa Kahihikolo, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, checks over the loaded ten-bundle container deployment system in the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules, March 16, 2012 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The cargo was dropped in order to support field-training exercises for the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team from Vicenza, Italy. This training gave pilots and loadmasters here an opportunity to practice this type of airdrop. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KONYA, Turkey -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise Anatolian Falcon 2012, March 12. During the bilateral training exercise the 480th FS flew missions with the Turkish air force to practice air interdiction, attack, air superiority, defense suppression, airlift, air refueling and reconnaissance. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KONYA, Turkey -- Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base who participated in Anatolian Falcon 2012 pose for a group photo on the flightline here March 14. The U.S. and Turkish air forces were flying together during AF12 in an effort to strengthen relationships and ensure regional peace and stability. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  KONYA, Turkey -- Lt. Col. Paul Murray, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, speaks to Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base who participated in Anatolian Falcon 2012 on the flightline here March 14. The U.S. and Turkish air forces were flying together during AF12 in an effort to strengthen relationships and ensure regional peace and stability. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 11, 2011) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) steams alongside the Royal Netherlands navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) while conducting at-sea training. The HNLMS De Ruyter is one of three ships that make up Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 and are deployed in support of Operation Active Endeavour. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  GULF OF LA SPEZIA (Mar. 13, 2012) - The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter "Ghostrider 53", assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Det. 1, conducts a shipboard extraction from Marina Militare training vessel Piave with members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 13, 2012) - The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter "Ghostrider 53", assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, conducts twilight helicopter rope suspension training with members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  STANFORD TRAINING AREA, England – Senior Airman Steven Trimble, 820th Base Defense Squadron close precision engagement team member, scouts an area during Regiment-hosted sniper training Feb. 28. The lush environment and rainy weather conditions of England provided a new element to the training atmosphere as the team learned to utilize the foliage and fog to discreetly stake out the village and observe their targets. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  STANFORD TRAINING AREA, England – Members of the 820th Base Defense Squadron observe Regiment personnel utilize metal detectors when conducting counter improvised explosive device counter measures Feb. 27. The 820th BDS, from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., trained with Regiment personnel to increase interoperability while deployed in joint environments. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  STANFORD TRAINING AREA, England – Senior Airmen Steven Trimble (right) and Otto Chanarias, 820th Base Defense Squadron close precision engagement team members, stalk a target during Regiment-hosted sniper training. “Working with (the RAF) was a good opportunity. Seeing how they operate will allow us to work better with them in the future,” said Trimble. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ATHENS, Greece (Feb. 15, 2012) – The MH-60S Knighthawk ‘Ghostrider 53’, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Det. 1, flies over Megara Army Airfield, Athens, Greece, as a Sailor assigned to Naval Special Warfare, U.S. Special Boat Team, jumps out during the final day of a multi-week joint exercise. HSC 28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in Joint Combined Exchange Training with Special Operations Command Europe and the Hellenic armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 9, 2012) - Damage Controlman 3rd Class Michael Macenany (right), Seaman Troy Keller (center) and Engineman 2nd Class Zachary Marvain (left) don firefighting gear in the hangar bay of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf, for a firefighting training drill on the ship's flight deck while in port Souda Bay. Vella Gulf, homeported out of Norfolk, Va., is currently conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 9, 2012) - Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) participate in a firefighting training scenario on the ship's flight deck while in port Souda Bay. Vella Gulf, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 9, 2012) - Sailors use firefighting techniques to avoid re-flash, during a firefighting training scenario aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf's (CG 72) flight deck while in port Souda Bay. Vella Gulf, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 9, 2012) - A boarding team from the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) practice boarding techniques from the ship's rigid hull inflatable boat, during a training exercise while in port Souda Bay. Vella Gulf, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ROTA, Spain (Jan. 11, 2012) – The crew of the MH-60 Seahawk ‘Ghostrider 53’, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 Det One, conduct helicopter rope suspension training with members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2. Ghostrider and its crew are a special operations forces-capable detachment based out of Naples, Italy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 12, 2012) - The crew of an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 conduct helicopter rope suspension training, and special patrol insertion and extraction in the Mediterranean Sea with members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 2. The crew is a special operations forces-capable detachment based out of Naples, Italy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 12, 2012) - The crew of an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 conduct helicopter rope suspension training, and special patrol insertion and extraction in the Mediterranean Sea with members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 2. The crew is a special operations forces-capable detachment based out of Naples, Italy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ROTA, Spain (Jan. 11, 2012) – The crew of the MH-60 Seahawk ‘Ghostrider 53’, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 Det One, conduct helicopter rope suspension training with members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2. Ghostrider and its crew are a special operations forces-capable detachment based out of Naples, Italy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ROTA, Spain (Jan. 11, 2012) – The crew of the MH-60 Seahawk ‘Ghostrider 53’, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 Det One, conduct helicopter rope suspension training with members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2. Ghostrider and its crew ROTA, Spain (Jan. 11, 2012) – The crew of the MH-60 Seahawk ‘Ghostrider 53’, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 Det One, conduct helicopter rope suspension training with members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2. Ghostrider and its crew are a special operations forces-capable detachment based out of Naples, Italy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ROTA, Spain (Jan. 11, 2012) – The crew of the MH-60 Seahawk ‘Ghostrider 53’, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 Det One, conduct helicopter rope suspension training with members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2. Ghostrider and its crew are a special operations forces-capable detachment based out of Naples, Italy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ROTA, Spain (Jan. 11, 2012) – The crew of the MH-60 Seahawk ‘Ghostrider 53’, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 Det One, conduct helicopter rope suspension training with members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2. Ghostrider and its crew are a special operations forces-capable detachment based out of Naples, Italy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2012) - The crew of the MH-60 Seahawk 'Ghostrider 53', assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det One, retrieves members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) Eight during a training scenario. Ghostrider and its crew are a special operations forces-capable detachment based out of Naples, Italy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  From back, Maj. Gen. Robert Brown, Col. Walter Piatt and Command Sgt. Maj. Steven McCaflin of the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Infantry School at Ft. Benning, Ga., watch snipers from the Bundeswehr at the German Infantry Academy in Hammelburg, Germany. The U.S. command team's visit was part of an exhibition of recent graduations of both U.S. and German Soldiers from the school's sniper course. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Chief Petty Officer Roy Maddocks, U.S. European Command's Senior Enlisted Leader, and Command Sergeant Major Terrence Harris, Senior Enlisted Leader of the Maine National Guard, discuss Non-Commissioned Officer corps development with Colonel Zoran Lazarevic, Chief of Staff of the Montenegrin General Staff. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Airman from the 86th Security Forces and members of the Belgium Army practice modified combative techniques during the flyaway security team training session provided by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Dec. 07, 2011, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The F.A.S.T specialize in military teams that are in support of contingencies, theater security operation events, humanitarian and civic assistance projects, AEF deployments, and military operations other than war. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Air Force Airman 1st Class John Byrd and Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Martin, 86th Security Forces Squadron members, perform ground combat techniques taught by members of the 435th Security Forces Squadron instructors Dec. 07, 2011, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The F.A.S.T specialize in military teams that are in support of contingencies, theater security operation events, humanitarian and civic assistance projects, AEF deployments, and military operations other than war. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Whiting, 435th Security Forces Squadron Creek Defender instructor, demonstrates modified army combative technique to Belgian Army Sgt. Dennis Berkmans during a flyaway security team practice session on Dec. 07, 2011, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. As part of the 435th wing's Contingency Response Group, the 435th SFS contributes to the group's "open the base" mission, as well as expeditionary combat support training through the USAFE Security Forces Regional Training Center's Creek Defender course. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Divers prepare to conduct diving operations from the German minehunter FGS Bad Bevensen during a mine countermeasure training scenario as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group (SNMCMG) training exercise Ariadne 2011. During the exercise, participating staffs and units from Germany, Greece,Italy, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. trained in mine countermeasure and worked together to enhance the cooperation level and improve mutual training and interoperability among participating units. Conducting training engagements in foreign waters expands each country's mine countermeasure capabilities by presenting unique environmental and geographic areas in which to operate. Ariadne 2011 is an annual SNMCMG training exercise held in the waters off of Patras, Greece. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Divers prepare to conduct diving operations from the German minehunter FGS Bad Bevensen during a mine countermeasure training scenario as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group (SNMCMG) training exercise Ariadne 2011. During the exercise, participating staffs and units from Germany, Greece,Italy, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. trained in mine countermeasure and worked together to enhance the cooperation level and improve mutual training and interoperability among participating units. Conducting training engagements in foreign waters expands each country's mine countermeasure capabilities by presenting unique environmental and geographic areas in which to operate. Ariadne 2011 is an annual SNMCMG training exercise held in the waters off of Patras, Greece. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  1st Light Infantry Regiment, 2nd Company, approaches the city of "Tiji" at Camp Robertson in Schweinfurt, Germany, during training exercises in late October. The German regiment used U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt's training grounds prior to its deployment to Afghanistan. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  WILDFLECKEN, Germany (Oct. 20, 2011) -- 2nd Lt. Chawn Roundtree (right), 72nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion speaks with Master Sgt. Tobias Harkenbusch (left), German Army Signal Battalion for Air Mobile Division, about current and future training opportunities during Exercise Express 11. The exercise is a demonstration of the German Army Air Mobile Division's ability to execute disaster relief and build partnership capabilities between German and American armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  WILDFLECKEN, Germany (Oct. 20, 2011) -- Lt. Col. Anselm Stark (right), commander, German Army Signal Battalion for Air Mobile Division, places a unit pin onto Capt. Richard Hagner, 72nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, during Exercise Express 11. The exercise is a demonstration of the German Army Air Mobile Division's ability to execute disaster relief and build partnership capabilities between German and American armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  C-130J aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, fly over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, during Exercise Thracian Fall 2011, Oct. 17, 2011. Thracian Fall is an off-station training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces as well as build partnerships with paratroopers from both. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  1st Lt. Caitlin Curran, a 37th Airlift Squadron pilot from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, reviews operating instructions during Exercise Thracian Fall 2011 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Oct. 17, 2011. Thracian Fall is an off-station training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces as well as build partnerships with paratroopers from both. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Private First Class Devin Anderson-Moser, a member of the Opposing Force with C Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment (1-4 Inf.), runs through the woods towards a 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team's observation post. The 1-4 Inf. is the U.S. Army in Europe's professional opposing force. During Operation Enduring Freedom, the 1-4 Inf. distinguished itself when it served in Afghanistan for six-years, deploying one company each rotation with the Romanian Land Forces. The mission was complete in Jan. 2011. The tactics, techniques and procedures learned during those rotations are instilled in the thousands of U.S. and multinational Soldiers that Train in Europe each year. The Full- Spectrum Training Event is hosted at Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas in central Europe. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  U.S. Army Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) radios in a call for fire at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany Oct. 5, 2011, during the U.S. Army in Europe's Full-Spectrum Training Environment. During the Oct. 3-24 training, the 173rd ABCT continues to take fire from the enemy, while establishing a command outpost, and setting-up communications and building relationships with the notional host-nation security team during phase two of the exercise. The 173rd began training with an early-entry operation, a large-scale aerial insertion with 998 paratroopers from the 173rd and the Polish Army. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Petty Officer 3rd Class Toby League, Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, straps a casualty onto a litter with the help of staff support as part of Combat Testing Lane 3 for the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing Aug. 3, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. League is one of a handful of joint and multinational service members working toward the U.S. Army medical community's most prestigious professional badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  German 2nd Lt. Felix Honig, SanStff Mainz Hospital, assists German Sgt. Dustin Nicholas, 4th Company, 21st Hospital Regiment, with the removal of his chemical protective equipment during the demo phase of Combat Testing Lane 2 at the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing, August 2, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. CTL 2 tests candidates on their ability to perform basic Soldier skills while protecting themselves from a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear attack. (U.S. Army photo by Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Wheeler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Sgt. 1st Class William Ambrose, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the medical evacuation task, explains the Combat Training Lane to the Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh as he observes candidates training for the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 1. 2011. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Candidates in the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing familiarize themselves with their terrain pace count before testing their land navigation skills July 31, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. U.S. and multinational candidates are in Grafenwoehr for two weeks to earn the right to wear one of the most coveted badges in the military medical community. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Wheeler, 138th PAD, NYARNG) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  German 2nd Lt. Lars Honig, SanStff Mainz Hospital, plots his navigation points before leaving his start point at the Land Navigation Lane of the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Stadardization and Testing land navigation course July 31, 2011 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Wheeler, 138th PAD, NYARNG) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Sgt. Ramon Hernandez, a member of the 8th Medical Company (Logistics), mentors German 2nd Lt. Felix Worner, assigned to the Sanstff Mainz hospital, while qualifying on an M16A2 rifle July 28. As part of the pre-qualification required for participation in the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing candidates must complete the weapons qualification, an Army Physical Fitness Test, and Basic Lifesaving Skills in order to participate. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Army Sgt. Danover Sealey, 8th Medical Company (Logistics), mentors German Staff Sgt. Joseph Daniel, of 5th Command Support Battalion, during zero week of the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing July 28. All candidates attending the competition must have a weapons qualification of marksman or above before the start of the EFMB. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dennis Gravelle) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager, 144th Fighter Wing California Air National Guard, discusses the itinerary for Safe Skies 2011 with his Ukrainian counterparts July 16. Safe Skies 2011 is a State Partnership program military-to-military exchange between California, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Sgt. John Anthony Kasen, a medic from the 557th Medical Company (Area Support), trains multi-national soldiers in Basic Lifesaving Skills (BLS) July 27, during the pre-qualification phase of the upcoming 2011 U.S. Army in Europe Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) Standardization and Testing. All participants must pre-qualify for participation in EFMB testing, and have a medical background. Pre-qualification events for the EFMB include an up-to-date Army Physical Fitness Test, an individual weapons qualification using the M16A2 rifle, and an updated CPR certification. All candidates must successfully complete a 12-mile road march, day and night land navigation, emergency medical treatment, and other tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trisha Pinczes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - U.S. Military Academy Cadet Jessica Williams applies a tourniquet to a casualty during the validation phase of the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge event, July 27, 2011. USMA cadets are in Grafenwoehr this summer as part of the Academy's Cadet Troop Leadership Training program, where they get a hands-on experience with the soldiers they will be working with once they are commissioned 2nd lieutenants after graduation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mary Hogle) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A machine gunner from Machine Gun Platoon, Support Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division, clears the M240B machine gun for a Georgian soldier during training here July 25 for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011. Agile Spirit is designed to increase interoperability between Marines and the Georgian armed forces by exchanging and enhancing each other's capacity in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations, including: small unit tactics, convoy operations, and counter-Improvised Explosive Device training. (PHOTO CREDIT: Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Hull Technician 1st Class Kenneth Bryant grinds a weld on a damage control training pipe patching aid aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). The pipe will help Sailors build their damage control pipe patching skills. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA (July 8, 2011) - Hull Technician 1st Class Kenneth Bryant welds a damage control training pipe patching aid aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). The pipe will help Sailors build their damage control pipe patching skills. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  BALTIC SEA (July 7, 2011) - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) shoot the M-4 rifle during a live fire small arms qualification. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Va., and is on a scheduled three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia -- Macedonian Staff Sgt. Svetlana Jovevska looks over the body of a car accident victim identifying valuables in the mortuary during the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe June 11. Macedonian students and U.S. service members were given a variety of moulaged injuries to simulate ones experienced by car accident and building and bridge collapse victims. The countries participating in this year's MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and Norway. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia A Macedonian Red Cross member stabilizes a stick that went through the hand of a victim of an explosion during Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe 2011 June 11. Macedonian and U.S. service members were given a variety of moulaged injuries to simulate ones experienced by mudslide, building collapse and explosion victims. The countries participating in this yearrrâÂs MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and Norway. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia - Staff Sgt. Kostic Sasa, Macedonian army medical technician, inspects a simulated patient's leg during the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe live exercise June 11. An annual Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise, MEDCEUR is designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment for U.S. and partner nations. The countries participating in this year's MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and Norway. (U.S. Air Force photo/) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia -- Serbian and Macedonian students discuss a senario presented to them at a disasters planners course June 10 as part of the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe. The Defense Institute for Medical Operations was at MEDCEUR to teach this course to multinational students. The annual Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise, MEDCEUR is designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment for U.S. and partner nations. The countries participating in this year's MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and Norway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes) Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 10, 2011) Capt. Daniel J. Schebler, deputy exercise director for Exercise Sea Breeze 2011, discusses training plans with Ukrainian and U.S. Navy personnel. Air, land and naval forces from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Macedonia, Moldova, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating in Sea Breeze, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Black Sea, June 6-18, and is co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ODESSA, Ukraine (June 10, 2011) Lt. Col. Stephen Griffith (left), Ukrainian Lt. j.g. Eugene Adamenko (Center), and Ukrainian Lt. Col. Volodimir Belskiy (right) discuss training plans for exercise Sea Breeze 2011. Air, land and naval forces from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Macedonia, Moldova, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating in Sea Breeze, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Black Sea, June 6-18, and is co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (June 2, 2011) -- U.S. Navy Fireman Daniel Saknow demonstrates fire hose handling during a damage control exercise at Marathi Pier in Souda Bay, Greece, June 2, as a part of Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 30, 2011) Boatswain's Mate Third Class Anthony Woo, a coxswain serving aboard USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49), maneuvers a double-engined rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) during a RHIB evolution conducted with coxswains from the Greek armed forces during Phoenix Express 2011. The training teaches junior coxswains how to maneuver efficiently a RHIB alongside a vessel suspected of carrying suspicious cargo for the Bradley's Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team to climb successfully aboard. PE-11, a three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 30, 2011) -- Boatswain's Mate Third Class Anthony Woo, a coxswain serving aboard USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49), maneuvers a double-engined rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) during a RHIB evolution under the training of coxswains from the Greek armed forces during Phoenix Express 2011. The training teaches junior coxswains how to maneuver efficiently a RHIB alongside a vessel suspected of carrying suspicious cargo for the Bradley's Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team to climb successfully aboard. PE-11, a three-week exercise divided into in-port and underway training phases, is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating countries in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jeff Troutman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 27, 2011) Greek Special Forces Ensign Alexander Tsaltas, right, an instructor at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC), demonstrates to U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Nicholas Braman from Rota, Spain, how to perform a proper takedown on a uncooperative member of a suspect vessel's crew during a Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11) defense tactics exercise in Souda Bay, Crete. A three-week exercise divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 26, 2011) -- Members of a Greek Navy maritime interdiction operations (MIO) boarding team practice removing a casualty as a part of small arms training meant to sharpen their essential skills used in conducting MIO against suspect vessels during training at the NATO MIO Training Center in Souda Bay, Crete, May 26, 2011, as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 25, 2011) Royal Morocco navy Lt. Amine Khalik, (left), and Royal Morocco military member Maj. Said Afkir, (right), practice using a tourniquet during medical response classroom training featured in exercise Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11)on May 25, 2011. PE-11, a multi-national maritime exercise comprising U.S., North African and European naval forces, commenced training here May 23. A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 17, 2011) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class David Sweaza leads a hose team during fire fighting training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mann/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 17, 2011) -- Sailors practice putting injured personnel on a stretcher during training exercises aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 11, 2011) -- Damage Controlman 3rd Class Adam Beach gives instructions to Damage Controlman Fireman Jamie Parker while containing a simulated toxic gas leak during a damage control drill aboard USS Ponce (LPD 15). Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 11, 2011) -- Damage Controlman 3rd Class Adam Beach reports a simulated toxic gas leak to damage control central while other members of the Flying Squad rig a smoke curtain during a damage control drill aboard USS Ponce (LPD 15). Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  USS MOUNT WHITNEY, At Sea (March 15, 2011) - Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jyotiben Patel prepares to apply a plaster splint on Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Nina Kovacs as part of weekly stretcher bearer training aboard USS Mount Whitney (JCC/LCC 20). Mount Whitney, the U.S. Sixth Fleet Flag Ship, is homeported in Gaeta, Italy and operates with hybrid crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March. 10, 2011) - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Michael Brandy, left, teaches Quartermaster Seaman Trevor Houser, right, proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). American Heart Association developed the first CPR guidelines in 1966. During the past 50 years the fundamentals of early recognition and activation, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early access to emergency medical care have saved hundreds of thousands of lives around the world. Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 10, 2011)-Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Young teaches Boatswain Seaman Reginald Scott proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). American Heart Association developed the first CPR guidelines in 1966. During the past 50 years the fundamentals of early recognition and activation, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early access to emergency medical care have saved hundreds of thousands of lives around the world. Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 10, 2011) - Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Young, center right, teaches Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Allen Yanow, center left, proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). American Heart Association developed the first CPR guidelines in 1966. During the past 50 years the fundamentals of early recognition and activation, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early access to emergency medical care have saved hundreds of thousands of lives around the world. Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  HOHENFELS, Germany, (Feb. 20, 2011) -A Georgian soldier assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion talks to an exercise role-player during a training patrol at the Joint Multinational Training Center, here. The soldier is participating in the Georgia Deployment Program- Mission Readiness Exercise, where a majority of the Marines serving as observer/controllers were from 3rd Bn, 7th Marine Regiment, mentoring the 33rd LIB before they head to Afghanistan this spring. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  HOHENFELS, Germany, (Feb. 20, 2011) -A Georgian soldier assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion watches two Afghani role-players during a training patrol at the Joint Multinational Training Center, here. The soldier is participating in the Georgia Deployment Program- Mission Readiness Exercise, where a majority of the Marines serving as observer/controllers were from 3rd Bn, 7th Marine Regiment, mentoring the 33rd LIB before they head to Afghanistan this spring. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  HOHENFELS, Germany, (Feb. 20, 2011) -A Georgian soldier assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion provides security during a training patrol at the Joint Multinational Training Center, here. The soldier is participating in the Georgia Deployment Program- Mission Readiness Exercise, where a majority of the Marines serving as observer/controllers were from 3rd Bn, 7th Marine Regiment, mentoring the 33rd LIB before they head to Afghanistan this spring. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  HOHENFELS, Germany, (Feb. 20, 2011) -Georgian soldiers assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion orient their maps and check their gear prior to stepping off on a training patrol at the Joint Multinational Training Center, here. The soldiers are participating in the Georgia Deployment Program- Mission Readiness Exercise, where a majority of the Marines serving as observer/controllers were from 3rd Bn, 7th Marine Regiment, mentoring the 33rd LIB before they head to Afghanistan this spring. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers learn to visually identify indicators of an IED and react to the threat in the Multicultural Mobile Counter Improvised Explosive Device (MCMCIT). The newest Mobile Counter-IED trainer provided by the Training Support Activity Europe. The McMCIT is being used at GrafenwoehrrrâÂs Motor park 7 to prepare Soldiers for deployment. Photo by Gertrud Zach, Training Support Activity Europe Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  The Multi-cultural Mobile Counter IED Interactive Trainer, located at Grafenwoehr's Motor park 7 on main post features four trailers. During the past year, 25,000 service men and women have received IED training in the MCIT Department of Defense-wide. Europe's McMCIT is a variation of the initial trainer built specifically for U.S. and multinational Soldiers in Europe. Photo by Markus Rauchenberger, Training Support Activity Europe Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) - Greek navy submarine HS Protefs is "forced" to surface off the coast of Sicily by a combination of NATO surface and air assets as part of Exercise Proud Manta. The event was observed by journalists embarked aboard Italian navy ship ITS Etna for a media availability to mark the end of the 14-day exercise. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination in anti-submarine warfare operations for potential NATO response force roles and missions.(Italian navy Photo/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) - Greek navy submarine HS Protefs is "forced" to surface off the coast of Sicily by a combination of NATO surface and air assets as part of Exercise Proud Manta. The event was observed by journalists embarked aboard Italian navy ship ITS Etna for a media availability to mark the end of the 14-day exercise. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination in anti-submarine warfare operations for potential NATO response force roles and missions.(Italian navy Photo/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers with the Republic of Georgia's 33rd Light Infantry Battalion prepare a terrain model prior to a mechanized live-fire drill. These soldiers are currently deployed here from Georgia conducting a mission rehearsal exercise as part of the Georgia Deployment Program- International Security Assistance Force prior to their deployment to Afghanistan. The GDP-I is a two-year, time-phased, program which prepares four battalions, one every six months, to be able to integrate with ISAF in Afghanistan. The 33rd Light Infantry Battalion is scheduled to replace the 32nd Light Infantry Battalion, which is currently deployed and partnered with other ISAF units. Photo by Master Sgt. Grady Fontana Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers with the Republic of Georgia's 33rd Light Infantry Battalion gather rocks to use in a terrain model prior to a mechanized live-fire drill. These soldiers are currently deployed here from Georgia conducting a mission rehearsal exercise as part of the Georgia Deployment Program- International Security Assistance Force prior to their deployment to Afghanistan. The GDP-I is a two-year, time-phased, program which prepares four battalions, one every six months, to be able to integrate with ISAF in Afghanistan. The 33rd Light Infantry Battalion is scheduled to replace the 32nd Light Infantry Battalion, which is currently deployed and partnered with other ISAF units. Photo by Master Sgt. Grady Fontana Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers with the Republic of Georgia's 33rd Light Infantry Battalion prepare a terrain model prior to a mechanized live-fire drill. These soldiers are currently deployed here from Georgia conducting a mission rehearsal exercise as part of the Georgia Deployment Program- International Security Assistance Force prior to their deployment to Afghanistan. The GDP-I is a two-year, time-phased, program which prepares four battalions, one every six months, to be able to integrate with ISAF in Afghanistan. The 33rd Light Infantry Battalion is scheduled to replace the 32nd Light Infantry Battalion, which is currently deployed and partnered with other ISAF units. Photo by Master Sgt. Grady Fontana Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers with the Republic of Georgiaaâ?s 33rd Light Infantry Battalion prepare a terrain model prior to a mechanized live-fire drill. These soldiers are currently deployed here from Georgia conducting a mission rehearsal exercise as part of the Georgia Deployment Program- International Security Assistance Force prior to their deployment to Afghanistan. The GDP-I is a two-year, time-phased, program which prepares four battalions, one every six months, to be able to integrate with ISAF in Afghanistan. The 33rd Light Infantry Battalion is scheduled to replace the 32nd Light Infantry Battalion, which is currently deployed and partnered with other ISAF units. Photo by Master Sgt. Grady Fontana Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MEDITERRANEAN SEA (February 8, 2011) - Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Carl Moody attempts to properly apply an intravenous drip to a simulated unconscious patient during training for the stretcher bearer team aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20). Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet Flagship homeported in Gaeta, Italy, and operates with a hybrid crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SIGONELLA, Sicily (February 4, 2010) Rear Adm. James G. Foggo, deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks with the crew of a Italian navy replenishment and logistic support ship Etna (A5326) during a tour of the ship to kick off Exercise Proud Manta 2011. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in the air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination anti surface warfare operations in potential NATO response force task/roles and missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SIGONELLA, Sicily (February 4, 2010) Rear Adm. James G. Foggo, deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, prepares to go below the decks of a S524 ITS Primo Longobardo Italian submarine during Exercise Proud Manta 2011. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination anti-surface warfare operations in potential NATO response force task/roles and missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  SIGONELLA, Sicily (February 4, 2010) Rear Adm. James G. Foggo, deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, departs a S524 ITS Primo Longobardo Italian submarine following a tour of the boat during Exercise Proud Manta 2011. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in the air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination anti surface warfare operations in potential NATO response force task/roles and missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, helps load an injured person into the back of an M998 Humvee Ambulance Jan. 7 outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. Sandoval, a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, was part of a Quick Reaction Force Validation Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, helps load an injured person into the back of an M998 Humvee Ambulance, Jan. 7, outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. Sandoval, a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, was part of a Quick Reaction Force Validation Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, holds the head of a civilian interpreter during a Quick Reaction Force validation exercise Jan. 7. The exercise simulated an Liaison Monitoring Team vehicle striking a sign and injuring everyone inside. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, prepare a Greek soldier for transport on a stretcher Jan. 7 outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. The Greek soldier was simulating an injury for a Quick Reaction Force exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ROTA, Spain (Jan. 12, 2011) Mike Dozier, senior personnel recovery analyst for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, speaks to service members assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, about properly signaling aircraft during personnel recovery training at Naval Station Rota, Spain. More than 800 service members assigned to Commander Task Force (CTF) 68 were trained in survival techniques in case they become isolated while on deployment in austere locations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  ROTA, Spain (Jan. 12, 2011) Mike Dozier, senior personnel recovery analyst for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, demonstrates how to properly signal an aircraft to Builder 2nd Class Glaister Corlett, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, during personnel recovery training at Naval Station Rota, Spain. More than 800 service members assigned to Commander Task Force (CTF) 68 were trained in survival techniques in case they become isolated while on deployment in austere locations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Members of the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct casualty evacuation training alongside a team of Polish soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Regiment of the Poland Special Operations Command on March 14 at the Joint Multinational Training Center at Grafenwoehr, Germany as part of honing their skills and their ability to operate seamlessly together. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Croatian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter pilot monitors his flight instruments while conducting multi-ship formation operations at night while using night vision goggles as part of a training initiative coordinated by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe to develop enhanced rotary wing capabilities within Europe in support of both special operations and NATO response force missions. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Croatian Air Force crew chief member looks out the door and observes a Mi-17 helicopter conducting multi-ship formation operations at night while using night vision goggles as part of a training initiative coordinated by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe to develop enhanced rotary wing capabilities within Europe in support of both special operations and NATO response force missions. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks - approved for release by MAJ James Gregory, SOCEUR PAO) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Team members of 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and1st Special Forces Regiment of the Polish Special Operations Forces Command take part in a Special Operations Forces (SOF) training engagement held March 17 at the Joint Multinational Training Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks - approved for release by MAJ James Gregory, SOCEUR PAO) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  MARSA, Malta (Nov. 17, 2010) - A member of the Bulgarian Navy participates in a decontamination procedures and equipment demonstration during hazardous material response training at the Civil Protection's Marine Unit Premises as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC10). EPC is an annual maritime conference focused on working together in non-formal environments, such as seminars and workshops, aimed at increasing maritime safety and security. This year there are 103 participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  A Soldier from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, Multinational Battle Group East, Puerto Rico National Guard, plays an injured rioter and is carried away by members of the Kosovo Tactical Maunuver element during a Crowd and Riot Control training exercise, Nov. 17. The exercise was held to help familiarize Multinational Battle Group East with the tactical techniques and procedures of the KTM. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  U.S. and Ukrainian soldiers throw water bottles and taunt the Kosovo Tactical Maneuver element during a Crowd and Riot Control exercise, Nov. 17, at Camp Rigas Fereos. The U.S. and Ukrainian soldiers played the roles of rioters in the exercise that was held to help familiarize Multinational Battle Group East with the tactical techniques and procedures of the KTM. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  The Kosovo Tactical Maneuver element marches onto the scene of a riot during a Crowd and Riot Control exercise, Nov. 17, at Camp Rigas Fereos. The exercise was designed to familiarize Multinational Battle Group East with the tactical techniques and procedures of the KTM. It was also intended to familiarize the KTM with MNBG E and how it operates. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
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  Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, push against riot shields as they try to break the line held by European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (played by Armenian soldiers), during a Crowd and Riot Control exercise at Camp Rigas Fereos, Nov. 17. The exercise was held to help familiarize Multinational Battle Group East with the tactical techniques and procedures of the Kosovo Tactical Maneuver element. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...