Keris Strike is a U.S. Army Pacific-sponsored theater security cooperation program exercise conducted annually with the Malaysian Armed Forces. Keris Strike consists of medical first responder training, counter-IED training, Humanitarian Civic Assistance events, Medical Civic Actions Projects (MEDCAPs), and a brigade and battalion level staff exercise (STAFFEX) focused on peace support...
Joint Task Force Port Opening (JTF-PO) exercise in which we rapidly respond to either an Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Response (HA/DR) type mission in an austere environment. Our mission is to rapidly respond to the AO and conduct operations to receive and begin initial theater distribution of that cargo.
U.S. Air Force Europe-based aircraft and personnel deployed to Estonia to conduct training that focuses on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. This deployment is part of the European Reassurance Initiative, supports Operation Atlantic Resolve and continues to demonstrate our commitment to our allies and European security and stability.
An M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank powers up a concrete slope on the side of a hill in the Yuma Proving Ground desert. Testing military equipment in realistic environmental conditions ensures systems function as advertised when used in the real world.
An unmanned aircraft takes off from one of five airfields at 1300 square mile Yuma Proving Ground, located in Southwest Arizona. The combination of the night sky and slow camera exposure makes for a dramatic photo.
An M109A7 Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer conducts a firing test at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Az. Artillery testing has been a major part of the proving ground's workload since its beginning during World War II. Yuma Proving Ground features the longest overland firing range in the United States.
The Department of the Navy, in partnership with the City of Chicago, will host the annual Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games from June 30 - July 8, 2017.
The Warrior Games serves as the sole opportunity every year to bring together post-9/11 wounded warriors across all services. The Games honor and showcase the power and resiliency of wounded warriors and their families.
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Evening parades are held as a means of honoring senior officials, distinguished citizens and supporters of the Marine Corps.
