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  • STUTTGART-VAIHINGEN, Germany — Army Maj. Gen. P.K. Keen, U.S. European Commmand Chief of Staff (left), and Ms. Melissa Kidder, Executive Director of the Combined Federal Campaign Overseas Program for Global Impact (right), present Mr. Joel Pollard, U.S. European Command Comptroller Directorate, with the EUCOM Special Merit Award. The Comptroller's Directorate achieved 49-percent Unit Participation, which was an increase of over 140-percent over 2007. U.S. European Command personnel donated $5,230,080.00 to the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Program. (Department of Defense photo by Eric Sheen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART-VAIHNINGEN, Germany — Army Maj. Gen. P.K. Keen, U.S. European Command Chief of Staff (left), and Ms. Melissa Kidder, Executive Director of the Combined Federal Campaign Overseas Program for Global Impact (right), present Marine Sgt. Rocco Defillipis, U.S. Marine Forces Europe, with the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign Gold Award for MARFOREUR. U.S. European Command personnel donated $5,230,080.00 to the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Program. (Department of Defense photo by Eric Sheen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Two soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command qualify with their M16 rifles at the range here. Range qualifications with the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, the M16 rifle and the M9 pistol were conducted by 21st TSC soldiers during Warrior Week Feb.17-19. (Deparment of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Maj. Cameron Porter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Wideman, a force protection specialist with HHC, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, coaches officers and sergeants major from the 21st TSC during M9 pistol pre-marksmanship training here Feb. 19. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Maj. Cameron Porter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAUMHOLDER, Germany — A soldier from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command qualifies with his M16 rifle at the range here. Range qualifications with the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, the M16 rifle and the M9 pistol were conducted by 21st TSC soldiers during Warrior Week Feb.17-19.(Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Maj. Cameron Porter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAUMHOLDER, Germany — A soldier from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command qualifies with his M16 rifle here, Feb. 19. The training was designed to reassess the 21st TSC soldiers on their tactical skills in a field environment. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Maj. Cameron Porter) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Congressman John Tanner, D-Tenn., and nine other representatives visited the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Feb. 20 after a week-long trip to Europe which included visits to NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium; the OSCE; SHAPE and the NATO School in Oberammergau, Germany. (Deparment of Defense photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MARIBOL, Slovenia U.S. European Command Sgt. Maj. Mark L. Farley is given a demonstration on communication equipment here, Feb. 19, 2009. Farley recently completed a site visit here to conduct enlisted professional development for the Slovenian Army. He visited for two days and had the opportunity to see the Slovenian Army conduct training in classroom and tactical settings. Farley offered words of wisdom and encouragement to the Slovenian service members and charged them to do their best and be the best. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael C. Giles) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece — The Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) is accompanied by a harbor patrol boat upon arrival here for a port visit, Feb. 22. Albuquerque is on an independent deployment supporting national defense and operating in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (Department of Defense photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MARIBOL, Slovenia — U.S. European Command Sgt. Maj. Mark L. Farley is given a demonstration on an anti-tank weapon here, Feb. 19, 2009. Farley recently completed a site visit here to conduct enlisted professional development for the Slovenian Army. He visited for two days and had the opportunity to see the Slovenian Army conduct training in classroom and tactical settings. Farley offered words of wisdom and encouragement to the Slovenian service members and charged them to do their best and be the best. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael C. Giles) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece — A sailor stands a security watch on the sail of the Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) during the submarine's arrival here for a port visit, Feb. 22. Albuquerque is on an independent deployment supporting national defense and operating in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (Department of Defense photo by Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Distinguished visitors, including Prince Leopold of Bavaria and Baron Detlev, enter the USS SPRINGFIELD through the forward escape trunk (FET) in the Bay here, Feb. 16, 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Ensign Ho) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Distinguished visitors, including Prince Leopold of Bavaria and Baron Detlev, approach the USS Springfield in the Bay here, Feb. 16, 2009. (Department Defense photo by Navy Ensign Ho) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Distinguished visitors, including Prince Leopold of Bavaria and Baron Detlevm are helped on board USS Springfield by members of the crew in the bay here, Feb. 16, 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Ensign Ho) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRAKOW, Poland — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates (right), speaks with Polish special forces soldiers recently returned from Afghanistan at the II Mech Corps Headquarters here, Feb. 19, 2009. Gates was in Poland to attend to Krakow Defense Ministry Conference. (Deparment of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. European Command Commander's Interagency Group (CIEG) Deputy Director, Mike Anderson (right), hosted a visit by the Turkish General Staff Deputy of Strategy, Policy and Assessment, Major General Cetin (center), and members of his staff here, Feb. 12. The meeting focused on shared interests in addressing the PKK terrorist threat, and especially on Turkish efforts to approach the threat in more of a "whole of government" manner. CIEG has offered to share with the TGS "best practices" and "lessons learned" on how it attempts to integrate and coordinate with other U.S. interagency partners to accomplish the EUCOM mission. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Maj. Sergej Jakovenko) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KRAKOW, Poland — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates (right), signs a memorandum of understanding with Polish Defense Minister Bogdan Klich at Poland's II Mechanized Corps Headquarters here Feb. 19, 2009. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PODGORICA, Montenegro— Fire Brigade Commander Filip Mostrokol, Podgorica Mayor Miodrag Mugosa, (left to right), U.S. Ambassador Rod Moore (kneeling down), Zoran Begovic, Deputy Minister of Interior (behind person kneeling down), along with various fire fighting officials, stand with fire fighting clothing and gear, here Feb. 11. The fire fighting equipment was donated by Defense Attache' Office in Podgorica, to assist the modernization of the Podgorica Fire. (U.S. Embassy Montenegro photo by Calos Gallardo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Navy Master-at Arms Seaman Martavius Eackles, assigned to Naval Support Activity Naples, performs a basic weapons take-away maneuver on Marine Corps Sgt. Albert Tippett, assigned to 2nd Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe, during unarmed versus armed and weapons take-away training for Naval Support Activity Naples Security patrol personnel. The four-day training consisted of high risk handcuffing techniques, unarmed self-defense, weapons familiarization and weapon retention. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — F-15E Strike Eagle pilots from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, perform pre-flight checks prior to take-off here, Feb. 12, 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Firefighters contain a blazing fire during a mobile aircraft fire training exercise here, Feb. 17, 2009. The firefighters trained all day, reacting to several different types of aircraft fire scenarios. This training is held twice a year to keep firefighters sharp and up-to-date on the skills required to distinguish aircraft fires. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Marine Sgt. Harold Finley, assigned to 2nd Platoon, Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, Company Europe, positions Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Kristin Sullivan into a more effective shooting stance during M4 Carbine and M16A4 service rifle weapons familiarization training, here Feb. 11. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gen. Carter F. Ham, U.S. Army Europe commander, discusses the future of the Army in Europe during a press conference at the Pentagon, Feb. 17. Ham told reporters he wants to retain some forces in Europe that are scheduled to return to the U.S., to keep pace with evolving USAREUR missions. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Capts. Matt Swanson and Alain Martinez, 48th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle pilots from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, strap in prior to take-off here Feb. 12, 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Marines assigned to 2nd Platoon, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe, demonstrate basic entry procedures to Naval Support Activity Naples Security personnel during M4 Carbine and M16A4 service rifle weapons familiarization training, here Feb. 11. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Poland — U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to Special Operations Command Europe and Polish GROM operators quickly advance towards their target during bilateral exercises near Gdansk, Poland in early February 2009. Both forces further developed their interoperability skills as part of the USEUCOM active security strategy. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POLAND — U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to Special Operations Command Europe and Polish GROM soldiers conduct a security halt during bilateral exercises near Gdansk, Poland in early February 2009. The training improved operational coordination, communication and cooperation between the two forces. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POLAND — U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to Special Operations Command Europe and Polish GROM operators prepare to board a ship off the coast of Poland during a recent U.S. - Polish exercise in the Baltic Sea. The training improved operational coordination, communication and cooperation between the two forces. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POLAND — U.S. and Polish special operations forces hone boarding skills during an exercise near Gdansk, Poland in early February to further develop interoperability skills as part of the USEUCOM active security strategy. U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to Special Operations Command Europe and Polish GROM participated in the training exercises. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAU, France — Adjudant Loic Neveu, a French parachute instructor at the French Parachute School, adjusts the parachute harness on U.S. Army Spc. Irene Lenge, a parachute rigger for the 5th Quartermaster Company, at the French Parachute School during pre-jump training here, Feb. 3. The 10 U.S. soldiers who participated in the combined jump were awarded French jump wings upon the completion of their training. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Frank Sanchez III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAU, France — A French paratrooper hands over a reserve parachute from U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Mealey, a parachute rigger for the 5th Quartermaster Company, during pre-jump training here, Feb. 3. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Frank Sanchez III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAU, France — Adjudant Loic Neveu, a French parachute instructor at the French Parachute School, exits from the back tailgate of an Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo plane during a combined airborne operation at the French Parachute School here, Feb. 3. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Frank Sanchez III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PAU, France — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David W. Beville, a jumpmaster with the 5th Quartermaster Company, performs a jumpmaster's performance inspection on a French paratrooper at the French Parachute School here Feb. 2. Forty French paratroopers were awarded U.S. jump wings upon the completion of their training. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Frank Sanchez III) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Frank S. McCumber (left), Military Police Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group training chief and non-lethal weapons instructor, observes soldiers from the California National Guard putting their non-lethal weapons skills to the test during a training scenario here. McCumber and two other NLW instructors from Marine Forces Europe traveled here to conduct the training for the soldiers as part of the soldier's predeployment training in preparation for an upcoming rotation with the NATO-led Kosovo Force. (Department of Defense photo by Marine Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PRISTINA, Kosovo — Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau, right, and Army Capt. Shannon Dean Holiday, commander for Multi-National Task Force East, Thunder Bravo battery, walk the streets of downtown Pristina, Kosovo, during a presence patrol with the Missouri Army National Guard. The Guard Soldiers patrol one of the more populated areas of the American NATO peacekeeping missions in Kosovo. (Department Defense photo Master Sgt. Mike Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAVODARI, Romania — Navy Rear Adm. Richard Cellon, Commander 1st Naval Construction Division, and Navy Rear Adm. Steven Romano, U.S. European Command Director of Logistics, listen to Builder 3rd Class Jeremy Shannon as he briefs them on the Nursery Renovation Project here, Jan. 24. Cellon and Romano made a visit to Romania to see the note-worthy work the Seabees are doing in support of Joint Task Force - East. Seabees deployed here as part of JTF-E to provide construction support to the citizens of Navodari, Romania by renovating a Nursery that will support 200 children from 2 to 5 years of age. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, GERMANY - U.S. Army Gen. John Craddock, Commander, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), engages with the EUCOM community during a Commander's Town Hall meeting at Patch Barracks Feb 9. More than 600 people attended the open forum at the fitness center, which featured the commander's opening comments and answering questions from military, civilian and family members. Some topics the audience wanted the commander to discuss were healthcare on post, childcare and other quality of life issues. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Frank S. McCumber (left), Military Police Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group training chief and non-lethal weapons instructor, discusses non-lethal weapons tactics with a platoon leader and platoon sergeant from the California National Guard prior to a scenario designed to put the skills emphasized during the education session to the test. McCumber and two other NLW instructors from Marine Forces Europe traveled here to conduct the training for the soldiers as part of the soldier’s predeployment training in preparation for an upcoming rotation with the NATO-led Kosovo Force.(Department of Defense photo by Marine Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, GERMANY - U.S. Army Gen. John Craddock, Commander, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), engages with the EUCOM community during a Commander's Town Hall meeting at Patch Barracks Feb 9. More than 600 people attended the open forum at the fitness center, which featured the commander's opening comments and answering questions from military, civilian and family members. Some topics the audience wanted the commander to discuss were healthcare on post, childcare and other quality of life issues. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MUNICH, Germany — Maj. Pavel Foltin, Vice Dean of Curriculum, Czech National University of Defense; Col. Andrei Sarban, Chief of Logistics, Moldavian Army; Lt. Col. Alexandru Murmilov, Chief of Planning Section, Logistics Moldavian Army; and Mr. Leendert Van Bochoven, European Defence Leader, IBM (left to right), participate in The EUCOM Commander's Interagency Engagement Group (CIEG) "Global Supply Chain Management: Security Challenges and Solutions" symposium here, which ran from Feb. 2-5. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Maj. Sergej Jakovenko) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — Marine Staff Sgt. Roberto Cervantes (right), joint service support staff noncommissioned officer with the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate in Quantico, Va., goes over a training scenario with a platoon commander from the California National Guard. Cervantes and two other NLW instructors from Marine Forces Europe traveled here to conduct the training for the soldiers as part of the soldier's predeployment training in preparation for an upcoming rotation with the NATO-led Kosovo Force. (Department of Defense photo by Marine Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PRISTINA, Kosovo — Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau, left and Army Capt. Shannon Dean Holiday, commander for Multi-National Task Force East, Thunder Bravo battery, walk the streets of downtown Pristina, Kosovo, during a presence patrol with the Missouri Army National Guard. The Guard Soldiers patrol one of the more populated areas of the American NATO peacekeeping missions in Kosovo. (Department of Defense photo by Master Sgt. Mike Smith) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, GERMANY - U.S. Army Col. Alex Portelli (center), Chief of Europe Division for Strategy, Policy and Assessments Directorate (ECJ5/J8), speaks during the 2009 U.S. European Command Northern European Chiefs of Defense Conference at the U.S. European Command Headquarters Feb 10. The intent of the conference was to engender broad discussion of strategy, regional security planning and the tools that can be used to support combined international objectives. "For this conference, we at EUCOM are engaging directly with the most senior military leaders from several of our NATO partners. This is a vital part of our overall theater engagement plan." said Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul G. Schafer, Director for Strategy, Policy and Assessments directorate ECJ5/J8. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany — Gen. Craig R. McKinley, Chief, National Guard Bureau, addresses civil security professionals at the Seminar for Transatlantic Civil Security Feb. 5, at the Marshall Center. STACS provides civil security professionals from Europe, Eurasia and North America an in-depth look at how nations can effectively address domestic security issues that have regional and international impact. The three-week seminar examines best practices for ensuring civil security and preventing, preparing for and managing the consequences of domestic and regional crises and disasters. (Photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGALMICEANU, Romania — U.S. Navy Steel Worker 2nd Class Justin Keller discusses his work renovating a nursery with Navy Command Master Chief Wade Howk at their Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) project site, here Jan. 24. The Command Master Chief of the 1st Naval Construction Division made a visit to Romania to see the note-worthy work the Seabees are doing in support of Joint Task Force - East. JTF-East is a U.S. Army initiative, focused on strengthening relationships and building new partners among Eastern European nations. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Daschofsky, 52nd Air Maintenance Squadron, stores a ladder on an A-10 Warthog Jan. 28, 2009. A routine pre-flight inspection is completed prior to the launch of the aircraft. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA — Service members from various branches of the U.S. military embarked aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20/JCC 20), Jan. 30, to review a tactical pilot chart during the planning phase of Austere Challenge 2009. AC-09 is a joint evolution designed to exercise U.S. capability across the full range of military operations in the European theater. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — Members of the 86th Airlift Wing and Polish Air Force discuss procedures for the C-130, Jan. 28, 2009, here. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Lipscomb) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — Staff Sgt. Robert Hayes (right), 86th Airlift Wing flight engineer, goes through his preflight check list Jan. 29, 2009, as a member of the Polish air force looks on. The Polish air force will soon be adding the C-130 Hercules to their aircraft inventory, allowing them greater cargo movement capabilities. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Lipscomb) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — Members of the Polish air force look at a C-130E during a U.S. Air Force visit to Poland, Jan. 29, 2009. The visit gave Polish air force members a chance to familiarize themselves with the aircraft as they await delivery of their own C-130Es in the next few months. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Lipscomb) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Musicians from the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band and CNE subset band, The Diplomats, perform at David Glasgow Farragut Elementary School here. The Diplomats performed at the school as part of a community relations project before kicking off their tour with Africa Partnership Station 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Holmes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA — The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is in the Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 31. Mount Whitney is supporting Austere Challenge 2009, a joint evolution designed to exercise U.S. capability across the full range of military operations in the European theater. (Deparment of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA — An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 lands aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) for refueling during in-flight gun qualifications, Jan. 31. Mount Whitney is the flagship for Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and is in the Mediterranean Sea supporting Austere Challenge 2009, a joint evolution designed to exercise U.S. capability across the full range of military operations in the European theater. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jason Morris) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Drill team members toss rifles that narrowly miss their drill master as part of a special presentation during the 39th Air Base Wing annual awards banquet, Jan. 30. The annual awards banquet is held to honor the members of the wing that stood-out above their peers during the 2008 calendar year. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GAETA, Italy (Jan. 29, 2009) Marine Corps Capts. Lance Bickley (right), and Karl Schlegel perform martial arts training aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20). The Marines, assigned to Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, are embarked aboard Mount Whitney as part of the multi-service team involved in the planning phase of Austere Challenge 2009, a joint evolution designed to exercise U.S. capability across the full range of military operations in the European theater. (Deparment of Defense photo Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA — An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 lands aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) after conducting in-flight gun qualifications, Jan. 31. Mount Whitney is in the Mediterranean Sea supporting Austere Challenge 2009, a joint evolution designed to exercise U.S. capability across the full range of military operations in the European theater. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WARSAW, Poland — U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, helped unwrap a huge pile of gifts here, Jan. 28, 2009. The toys, books and clothes were donated to Polish orphans. (Department of State photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WIESBADEN, Germany — German Maj. Gen. Gerhard Stelz, Wehrbereichskommando II commander, awards Col. Ray A. Graham Jr., U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, Jan. 25, with the Cross of Honor of the Bundeswehr for his contributions to German-American relations. (Department of Defense photo by Karl Weisel) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MESSINA, Sicily — Navy Gunner's Mate 1st Class Michael Brown (left), assists Operations Specialist 2nd Class David Padilla with his shipboard weapons qualification aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) while in port here, Jan. 27. Leyte Gulf is in Messina as a representative of "The Great White Fleet" for memorial ceremonies of an earthquake and tsunami, which devastated the region 100 years ago. (Department of Defense photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan P. Idle) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WARSAW, Poland — U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft and its cargo sit at the airport here, Jan. 28. The 3,250 pounds of toys, books, and clothing for Polish Orphans was donated by Kaiserslautern Military Community for the "My House-My Future." (Department of State photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WARSAW, Poland — U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft and its cargo sit at the airport here, Jan. 28. The 3,250 pounds of toys, books, and clothing for Polish Orphans was donated by Kaiserslautern Military Community for the "My House-My Future." (Department of State photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WARSAW, Poland U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, hands out stuffed toys to orphans here, Jan. 28, 2009. The toys, books and clothes were donated to Polish orphans. (Department of State photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...