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Photos from December, 2009

  • Rear Adm. William Brown, director of logistics, U.S. European Command, visited Tbilisi Dec. 15-16 to assess the command's humanitarian assistance program in Georgia. The admiral visited Kindergarten No. 215, one of four kindergartens in the city for disabled children, where he donated $10,000 in school supplies on behalf of EUCOM. The admiral also visited the Georgian National Sports Federation for Children and Students, which supports the health and fitness of children, including those with disabilities, where he and his team passed out medals and sports supplies to participants. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Rachel Goodspeed) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Kindergartners in Tbilisi, Georgia, performs Dec. 15 for visitors from European Command, USAID, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Embassy who visited to assess EUCOM's humanitarian assistance program in Georgia. The team, along with Rear Adm. Andy Brown, Director of Logistics at EUCOM, visited Kindergarten No. 215, one of four kindergartens for disabled children in the city. EUCOM donated $10,000 in school supplies to the children. The team also visited the Georgian National Sports Federation for Children and Students, which supports the health and fitness of children, including those with disabilities, where they passed out medals and sports supplies to participants. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Rachel Goodspeed) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — A member of the Spanish navy fire department from Base Naval de Rota uses the Jaws of Life to simulate an emergency extraction rescue from a motor vehicle accident while a firefighter from Naval Station Rota, Spain observes, Dec. 4. NAVSTA Rota emergency services, along with Spanish navy and Proteccion Civil Ville de Rota, responded to a scenario to see what resources are available if they had to respond to a unified command, whether on base or in the surrounding community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — A member of the Naval Station Rota, Spain Fire Department watches as a Spanish navy fireman from Base Naval de Rota uses the Jaws of Life to simulate an emergency extraction rescue from a motor vehicle accident. NAVSTA Rota emergency services, along with Spanish navy and Proteccion Civil Ville de Rota, responded to a scenario to see what resources are available if they had to respond to a unified command, whether on base or in the surrounding community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — A firefighter from Naval Station Rota, Spain Fire Department covers the eyes of a dummy that was trapped inside of a van as the front window was being removed here, Dec. 4. NAVSTA Rota emergency services, along with Spanish navy and Proteccion Civil Ville de Rota, responded to a scenario to see what resources are available if they had to respond to a unified command, whether on base or in the surrounding community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Cage) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy — Musicians from the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band perform holiday songs for staff members of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters as part of an effort to spread holiday cheer. Members of the CNE Band travel throughout Europe and Africa supporting various engagements and operations throughout the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Pittman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PESCOPAGANO DI MONDRAGONE, Italy — Members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band along with U.S. Navy and Marine service members from throughout the Naples area pose with members of the Istituto Piccola Casetta di Nazareth, a school for underprivileged children ages 1-6, during a community relations event Dec. 16. U.S. Marines and Navy donated gifts to 60 children as part of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots 2009 Christmas Drive. (Photo by Daniela Muto) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PESCOPAGANO DI MONDRAGONE, Italy — U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Denis Licona (left), a member of the Command U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet staff, and Gunnery Sgt. Jarod Duke, a member of the Commander, Strike Force NATO staff, help open a gift for a boy during a community relations event, Dec. 16, at Istituto Piccola Casetta di Nazareth, a school for underprivileged children ages 1-6. U.S. Marines and Navy donated gifts to 60 children as part of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots 2009 Christmas Drive. (Photo by Daniela Muto) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BASTOGNE, Belgium — Adjudant Chief Henri Plessiet (right), becomes the first soldier from the Belgian 1st Field Artillery Regiment to carry his nation's flag with the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Color Guard in the Battle of the Bulge anniversary parade here. Sgt. Brandon McIntosh (left), carries the U.S. Flag. (Photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BASTOGNE, Belgium — U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard W. Gutman is the first to lay flowers at the base of Gen. Anthony McAuliffe's monument here, Dec. 12, 2009. A total of 24 flower arrangements were placed at the monument by veterans and political and military leaders. (Photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BASTOGNE, Belgium — Marcel D'Haese, a Belgian WWII veteran from the 5th Fusiliers Battalion; Col. James Drago, commander, USAG Benelux; and Maurice Sperandieu, a Belgian WWII veteran who fought with Gen. George Patton's Third Army, salute the flag during the playing of the U.S. and Belgian national anthems at a 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge commemoration here, Dec. 12, 2009. (Photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE ODE, Belgium — Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing honor guard based at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and re-enactors from Belgium and the Netherlands prepare to present the U.S. and Belgian colors during a ceremony here, Dec. 13, 2009. (Photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SKOPJE, Macedonia — Rear Adm. Andy Brown, European Command director of logistics, listens as a student at a local elementary school here plays the violin. Children from two schools in Macedonia showed their thanks Dec. 14 for refurbishments done on their schools. Individuals from the government of Macedonia, EUCOM, USAID and the U.S. Embassy donated money, time and supplies toward the school projects aimed toward bettering education in Macedonia. (Photo by Bekim Ajdini) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PRISHTINA, Kosovo — The Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) rock band 'Flagship' performs for troops as part of an effort to bring entertainment to the Multi-National Task Force (MNTF) service members deployed to the region. Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples and German Army Brig. Gen. Markus Bentler, commander of Kosovo MNTF were both in attendance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Holmes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PESCOPAGANO DI MONDRAGONE, Italy — U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Denis Licona a member of the Command U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet staff, stacks presents donated by the Naples American community during a community relations event, Dec. 16, at Istituto Piccola Casetta di Nazareth, a school for underprivileged children ages 1-6. U.S. Marines and Navy donated gifts to 60 children as part of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots 2009 Christmas Drive. (Photo by Daniela Muto) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SKOPJE, Macedonia — Zoran Konjanovski,Macedonia Minister of Defense, speaks at an award ceremony here, Dec. 14. Soldiers from the Army Republic of Macedonia received U.S. meritorious service and commendation medals for their distinguished service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Macedonia committed more than 500 soldiers to the operation in Iraq and their forces are currently supporting coalition efforts in Afghanistan. (Photo by Slobodan Guric) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SKOPJE, Macedonia Zoran Konjanovski,Macedonia Minister of Defense, speaks at an award ceremony here, Dec. 14. Soldiers from the Army Republic of Macedonia received U.S. meritorious service and commendation medals for their distinguished service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Macedonia committed more than 500 soldiers to the operation in Iraq and their forces are currently supporting coalition efforts in Afghanistan. (Photo by Slobodan Guric) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SKOPJE, Macedonia — Navy Rear Adm. Andy Brown, EUCOM logistics director, pins a medal for distinguished service during Operation Iraqi Freedom on a soldier from the Army Republic of Macedonia. Macedonia committed more than 500 soldiers to the operation in Iraq and their forces are currently supporting coalition efforts in Afghanistan. (Photo by Slobodan Guric) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29) pulls into the Naval Station Rota Pier during a regularly scheduled fuel stop, Dec 15. U.S. Naval Station Rota Spain plays a crucial role in supporting Maritime Strategy, providing unmatched logistical support and strategic prescence to all of our military services and allies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Ebalo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — Sailors stationed aboard USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29) toss their mooring lines to Naval Station Rota Port Operations personnel during a regularly scheduled fuel stop at the Rota pier, Dec 15. U.S. Naval Station Rota Spain plays a crucial role in supporting Maritime Strategy, providing unmatched logistical support and strategic prescence to all of our military services and allies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Ebalo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROTA, Spain — USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29) pulls up alongside USS Swift (HSV 2) at the Naval Station Rota Pier during a regularly scheduled fuel stop, Dec 15. The Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate and the Military Sealift Command High Speed Vessel are just two of the many ship platforms sailors at NAVSTA Rota's Port Operations Support. U.S. Naval Station Rota Spain plays a crucial role in supporting Maritime Strategy, providing unmatched logistical support and strategic prescence to all of our military services and allies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Ebalo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BASTOGNE, Belgium — World War II Veteran Everett "Red" Andrews displays a photo of a recent visit with the extended Goebles-Leroy family, with whom he has maintained a strong friendship since leaving their home after the Battle of the Bulge in 1945. (U.S. Army photo by Kevin Downey) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MALMSHEIN DROP ZONE, Germany — Members of the Special Operations Command Europe jump from the ramp of an MC-130 here, Dec. 9. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MAMSHEIN DROP ZONE, Germany — Soldiers from the German Army under canapy after exiting an MC-130 here, Dec. 9. German soldiers are jumping with members of the Special Operations Command Europe. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MALMSHEIM DROP ZONE, Germany — Soldiers from the German Army under canapy after exiting an MC-130 here, Dec. 9. German soldiers are jumping with members of the Special Operations Command Europe. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MALMSHEIN DROP ZONE, Germany — Members of the Special Operations Command Europe under canapy after exiting an MC-130 here, Dec. 9. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MALMSHEIN DROP ZONE, Germany — A Jumpmaster conducting Safety Duties from the Special Operations Command Europe controls the static line of a Jump Master while he looks out the back of the MC-130 Combat Talon in preparation to jump, Dec. 9. (U. S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Members of the Special Operations Command Europe board an MC-130 in preparation to conduct an airborne operation at the airfield here, Dec. 9. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MALMSHEIM DROP ZONE, Germany — Members of the Special Operations Command Europe jump from the ramp of an MC-130 here, Dec. 9. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac A. Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Ivo H. Daalder, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, and Mr. Steven R. Covington, international affairs advisor to James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, ate lunch with Brig. Gen. Alan S. Dohrmann, commander of Multi-National Task Force-East, Col. Lannie D. Runck, chief of staff, and 20 soldiers of 1-144 Maneuver Task Force here, Dec. 9. (Courtesy photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Ivo H. Daalder, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, asks the leadership of 231 Maneuver Task Force and Brig Gen. Alan S. Dohrmann about their area of responsibility during a visit here, Dec. 9. (Courtesy photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — 1st Lt. John Merlette of the Utah Army National Guard's 1993rd Contingency Contracting Team (far left), and Maj. Armando Corral of the California ARNG's 1933rd CCT observe an U.S. Army Engineer explain a statement of work to potential local vendors in Kosovo. The 1993rd CCT recently relieved the 1933rd CCT at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, where they assist the 409th Contracting Support Brigade's 903rd Contingency Contracting Battalion with expeditionary contracting support for the Balkans. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Chris Patterson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — A U.S. soldier fires his m-4 during a joint weapons training exercise being conducted by U.S. Special Forces Group 1/10th and German soldiers at a live fire range here, Dec.9, 2009. The purpose of this training exercise is to promote continued cooperation between to the two forces. (Combat Camera photo by Army Staff Sgt. Lawree Washington) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — Four Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over their homeland Dec. 8. In all, the RAF Mildenhall-based Stratotanker refueled 30 aircraft and pumped more than 40,000 tons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — Three Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over their homeland Dec. 8. The RAF Mildenhall-based Stratotanker refueled 30 aircraft and pumped more than 40,000 tons of fuel in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — A Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel Dec. 8 as Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Powell, 100th Operations Group boom operator, commands the operation. The Danish F-16 was one of 30 performing their semi-annual aerial refueling training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA — During an underway replenishment USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) takes on fuel and cargo from the Military Sealift Command's Replenishment Oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Stephen W. Groves, an Oliver Hazard Perry class Guided Missile Frigate, is home ported out of Mayport, Fla. and is currently operating in the U.S. Sixth fleet area of operations on a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Maj. Daniel Manning, Airpower Capabilities Team - Baltics chief at Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, received the Lithuanian Armed Forces Medal of Merit for his team's work during the past year with Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. The major was presented the medal Nov. 26 by Lithuania's top military officer, Maj. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, Chief of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania. (Courtesy photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Soldiers from the 1-10 Special Forces Group approach their targets with members of the German army on their live fire range, Dec. 9, 2009. The training is meant to strengthen the bond between the militaries, and to maintain their proficiency with small arms. (Combat Camera photo by Army Staff Sgt. Lawree Washington) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — A U.S. soldier reloads his M9 during a joint weapons training exercise being conducted by U.S. Special Forces Group 1/10th and German soldiers at a live fire range here, Dec. 9, 2009. The purpose of this training exercise is to promote continued cooperation between to the two forces. (Combat Camera photo by Army Private 1st Class Ronald L. Miller) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — Four Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation behind a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over their homeland Dec. 8. In all, the Stratotanker refueled 30 aircraft and pumped more than 40,000 tons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NEVATIM AIR FORCE BASE, Israel — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Craig Morrison, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, watches as a Ramstein C-130J Super Hercules flies in formation, Dec. 6, 2009. Ramstein units participated in a 10-day training exercise to accomplish training requirements because of the strict air restrictions in Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NEVATIM AIR FORCE BASE, Israel — Israeli loadmasters prepare for takeoff in a U.S. C-130J Super Hercules here, Dec. 6, 2009. The Israeli Army had observers on every flight during the 10-day training exercise for Ramstein Air Base. The Israelis were eager to host Ramstein units to learn more about the C-130J models they will be getting in the next couple of years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NEVATIM AIR FORCE BASE, Israel — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Greg Everett, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, briefs the Israeli Air Force loadmaster on the new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft here, Dec. 9, 2009. The Israeli Army had observers on every flight during the 10-day training exercise for Ramstein Air Base. The Israelis were eager to host Ramstein units to learn more about the C-130J models they will be getting in the next couple of years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NEVATIM AIR FORCE BASE, Israel — A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands here Dec. 6, 2009. Ramstein units participated in a 10-day training exercise to accomplish training requirements because of the strict air restrictions in Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VARVARIN, Serbia — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District recently completed a community center for children with special needs here. The center, which took just over a year to complete, provides several work rooms, classrooms, bathrooms and sleeping areas for the children. The building also provides a kitchen, dining room and gymnasium as well as office space for the association, a laundry room and a small storage room. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VARVARIN, Serbia — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District recently completed a community center for children with special needs here. The project is one of several district-managed construction and renovation projects in the Balkans funded by the U.S. European Command Humanitarian Assistance Program. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dragan Sutanovac (rear), Serbian Defense Minister, and Brig. Gen. Nebojsa Djukanovic, deputy commander of the Serbian Air Force, get a first-hand look at one of the Ohio National Guard's Virtual Convoy Operations Trainers, a system used to train soldiers in convoy operations using simulations of real-world, in-theater scenarios. (Ohio National Guard Photo by 2nd Lt. Kim Snow) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio — Serbian Minister of Defense Dragan Sutanovac (left), and Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt, the Ohio adjutant general, arrive at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base Dec. 2 during a visit through the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership program. The Ohio National Guard and the Serbian armed forces have been partnered since September 2006. (Ohio National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Kim Snow) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Senior Airman Brent Farris, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, directs Kid Rock on the operations of a K-loader during Rocks visit for "Tour for the Troops" here,Dec. 1, 2009. Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Truck Band, singer/songwriter Jessie James and comedian Carlos Mencia kicked off the tour making Incirlik their first stop to thank the troops. The three entertainers also visited various places around the base including the 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik's American Forces Network studio and the 39th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Kid Rock and singer/songwriter Jessie James performs at the "Tour for the Troops" concert Tuesday Dec. 1, 2009, inside Hangar 4 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Truck Band, singer/songwriter Jessie James and comedian Carlos Mencia kicked off the tour making Incirlik their first stop to thank the troops. The three entertainers also visited various places around the base including the 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik's American Forces Network studio and the 39th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MONS, Belgium — Frans Marique, a 5th Belgian Fusiliers Battalion veteran, carries his battalion colors alongside U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Edwards, from the USAG Benelux, to honor VE Day in in 2008. (Photo by Christie Vanover) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio — Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt, the Ohio adujant general, leads Serbian Minister of Defense Dragan Sutanovac (right), and Serbian Ambassador to the U.S. Vladimir Petrovic, through a demonstration of the decontamination capabilities of the Ohio National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package(CERFP), a key component of the Ohio National Guard's homeland defense capability. (Ohio National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Kim Snow) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Staff Sgt. John Ward, 39th Operations Group, explains his daily duties as an air traffic controller to Kid Rock during Rocks visit for "Tour for the Troops" here, Dec. 1, 2009. Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Truck Band, singer/songwriter Jessie James and comedian Carlos Mencia kicked off the tour making Incirlik their first stop to thank the troops. The three entertainers also visited various places around the base including the 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik's American Forces Network studio and the 39th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BASTONE, Belgium — Veterans of the 5th Belgian Fusiliers Battalion march down the streets during the 2008 Battle of the Bulge Parade. Marcel D'Haese (center), is the chairman of the 5th Fusilier War Veterans Association and Robert Lemaire (far right), is a longtime member. (Photo by Cis Spook) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...