Looks like a lot of things have changed since I retired. Interesting that EOD would choose a lighter plate carrier than an IOTV at the minimum, and choosing short sleeves when covered arms are to protect from the sun and other types of burns like chemical for instance.
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron "Mighty Black Panthers" lands in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 13, 2023. The 494th EFS is a part of an expedited movement of global forces to bolster air operations in the Middle East, including various fighter, aerial refueling and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms.
An East-Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) prepares to hoist down from a CV-22 Osprey, assigned to 7th Special Operations Squadron, 352nd Special Operations Wing, during a special operations forces interoperability exercise, Feb. 26, 2023.
F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly in formation over U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, September 18, 2023
An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron takes off to participate in a combat search and rescue training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 23, 2023.
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