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Military equipment belonging to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, arrived by rail in Żagań, Poland , in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, July 20, 2021.

 

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March 2019
Fort Meade, Maryland
Brigadier General Jeffrey Jurasek presents Major Charles Ballard with the Army Commendation Medal during March Battle Assembly.

NOTE: The black diamond patch on BG Jurasek's right sleeve is that of the inactived 5th Infantry Division. (Right sleeve wear in the U.S. Army denotes combat service.) Signifying he participated in Operation Just Cause, Panama December 1989 - January 1990.

 

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MV-22B Osprey part of Marine Rotation Force Darwin prepares to conduct night operations during Exercise Talisman Sabre

 

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Soldiers assigned to Cobra Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct live-fire exercises on an M777 Howitzer. Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany

 

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Marines with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABn.), 2d Marine Division, conduct a mechanized amphibious egress exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2021. This training strengthened the unit’s capacity to conduct amphibious training in the Atlantic while ensuring safety of operations.

 

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Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leap from a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, during helocast training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2021.

 

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USAF 79th EFS promotion ceremony​

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Butters administers the oath of office to U.S. Air Force Capt. Devin Mulvanny at a promotion ceremony during Exercise Relampago VI at Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, July 19, 2021. Relampago VI is a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater that focuses on techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen the longstanding partnership between our armed forces.


U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Butters and U.S. Air Force Capt. Devin Mulvanny, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, share a laugh after Mulvanny's promotion ceremony during Exercise Relampago VI at Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, July 19, 2021. Relampago VI is a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater that focuses on techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen the longstanding partnership between our armed forces.


U.S. Air Force Capt. Devin Mulvanny, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, receives congratulations from other pilots at a promotion ceremony during Exercise Relampago VI at Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, July 19, 2021. Relampago VI is a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater that focuses on techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen the longstanding partnership between our armed forces.


U.S. Air Force Capt. Devin Mulvanny, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, poses for a photo after his promotion ceremony during Exercise Relampago VI at Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, July 19, 2021. Relampago VI is a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater that focuses on techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen the longstanding partnership between our armed forces.

 

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F-16’s takeoff in Colombia​

Exercise Relampago VI at Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, July 19, 2021. Relampago VI is a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater that focuses on techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen the longstanding partnership between our armed forces.


A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron instructs Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, an aerial Combat Camera specialist assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, before a flight at Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, during Exercise Relampago VI, July 26, 2021. F-16s along with personnel from Shaw AFB will rapidly integrate into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)


A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to take off from Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, during Exercise Relampago VI, July 26, 2021. F-16s along with personnel from Shaw AFB will rapidly integrate into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)


U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare to take off from Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, during Exercise Relampago VI, July 26, 2021. F-16s along with personnel from Shaw AFB will rapidly integrate into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)


U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare to take off from Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, during Exercise Relampago VI, July 26, 2021. F-16s along with personnel from Shaw AFB will rapidly integrate into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)


Colombian Air Force air traffic controllers watch U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare to take off from Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, during Exercise Relampago VI, July 26, 2021. F-16s along with personnel from Shaw AFB will rapidly integrate into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)


A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis before take off from Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, during Exercise Relampago VI, July 26, 2021. F-16s along with personnel from Shaw AFB will rapidly integrate into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)


A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis before take off from Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5) in Rionegro, Colombia, during Exercise Relampago VI, July 26, 2021. F-16s along with personnel from Shaw AFB will rapidly integrate into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

 

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Launching Airpower at Relampago VI in Colombia​

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luis Pratts, 474th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron crew chief, performs preventative maintenance and prepares his U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon for takeoff during Exercise Relampago VI at Comando Aereo de Combate Number 5 (CACOM 5)

 

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USAF 14th ASOS Jumps with Colombian Special Operations Group at Relampago VI in Colombia​

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PALENQUERO, COLOMBIA 07.17.2021
USAF 14th ASOS Jumps with Colombian Special Operations Group at Relampago VI in Colombia

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron perform an aircraft jump with the Colombian Air Force Aerial Special Operations Group (GROEA) air and terminal attack controllers during the Relampago VI Exercise at Palenquero Air Base, Colombia, July 17, 2021. Relampago VI is a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater that focuses on techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen the longstanding partnership between our armed forces.

 

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Army South develops medical evacuation rehearsals with Colombian combat medics​

U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division medics and a Colombian army combat medic conduct medical evacuation rehearsals in preparation for a combined airborne exercise July 24, 2021, at Tolemaida Air Base, Colombia. The U.S. Army and Colombian military conducted a Dynamic Force Employment airborne exercise, also known as Exercise Hidra II, involving jungle and water survival training, multiple airborne jumps and a field training exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joshua Taeckens)


A Colombian army UH-60 Black Hawk carries two members of the Colombian army search and rescue team, July 24, 2021, at Tolemaida Air Base, Colombia. The Colombian army was rehearsing a medical evacuation in preparation for a Dynamic Force Employment airborne exercise, also known as Exercise Hidra II, between the U.S Army and Colombian joint military. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joshua Taeckens)


U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division medics and two Colombian army combat medics conduct medical evacuation rehearsals July 24, 2021, at Tolemaida Air Base, Colombia. The U.S. Army and Colombian military conducted a Dynamic Force Employment airborne exercise, also known as Exercise Hidra II, involving jungle and water survival training, multiple airborne jumps and a field training exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joshua Taeckens)

 

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, closes a canopy on an F-15E Strike Eagle after arriving in support of Pacific Iron 2021 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 14, 2021. Approximately 800 Airmen and 35 aircraft are participating in Pacific Air Forces’ Dynamic Force Employment operation in Guam and Tinian to project forces into the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, calling on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive and resilient force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

 

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An AH-1Z Cobra with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts flight operations aboard the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Coral Sea during exercise Talisman Sabre 21, July 23, 2021

 

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F-15E Strike Eagle

 

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rylan Neely, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron, SW preparatory superintendent, briefs members of the 2021 U.S.O Tour during their visit to the SWTW aquatics preparatory course at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas Jul. 1, 2021.

As per USAF Uniform wear, only two badges are worn on this uniform, which MSgt Neely wears the Master Military Free-Fall and Scuba Badge.
*To attend Military Free Fall in the DoD, a member must have completed the U.S. Army Basic Airborne Course. (Static-Line parachute_

 

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FORT CARSON, Colo. — Col. Michael Schoonover, incoming commander, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), accepts the colors from Brig. Gen. Antonia Munera, commanding general, 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Command (CBRNE), signifying the beginning of his command during a change of command ceremony June 9, 2021, on Founders Field. (Photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)

NOTE! On the right sleeve of Col. Michael Schoonover's uniform is the RARE, 'combat patch' of the (inactivated) 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized) denoting his service in either Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm 1990-1991 or Provide Comfort 1991. *The 8th I.D. itself did not deploy as a whole, however several battalion-sized units supported other USAREUR elements in Saudi Arabia against Iraq. After the war other units from the division deployed to Southern Turkey to assist in humanitarian operations for the Kurds. Col. Schoonver's bio does list which he participated in.

 

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Marine Raiders and Marine Special Response Team​

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Integration, Interoperability & Interdependence Marine Raiders and Marines with the Special Response Team, Provost Marshal’s Office conduct simulated emergency response training. The training consisted of small unit tactics that culminated with a hostage rescue final field exercise

 

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Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/5, 31st MEU deck shoot onboard USS New Orleans (LPD18) in the Solomon Sea
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U.S. Army paratroopers of 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade carried out casevac training with soldiers of GDF IV Mechanized Brigade at Vaziani training area during exercise Agile Spirit 21.

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Paratroopers with the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), jump onto a drop zone as part of a simulated Joint Forcible Entry Operation during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia, July 28, 2021.