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TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida - Air Force Civil Engineer leaders including Brig. Gen. William Kale, AFCEC Commander, Brig. Gen. Brian Hartless, Director of Civil Engineers, and Col. Aaron Altwies, Associate Director of Civil Engineers, among others, gather with civil engineer allies and partners representing Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, and Singapore to observe Readiness Challenge IX at Tyndall AFB, Florida April 24-28, 2023. This year’s Readiness Challenge tested civil engineer contingency skills while operating in contested and degraded environments, strengthening their posture for the future fight. It was also an opportunity to promote multilateral cooperation and relationship-building between partner nations in attendance. Share

PALAU

U.S. Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a preflight check on an MV-22B Osprey during Balikatan 23 at the Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 18, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule Share

WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SAIPAN, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) arrives in Saipan for a scheduled port visit. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, commander, U.S. Forces Japan, visits Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (752), at U.S. Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan, April 30, 2023. While on a Western Pacific patrol, the Stratton made a port call in Yokosuka to engage in professional exchanges and maritime collaborative engagements with partner nations during the deployment, which will strengthen relationships with ally and partner coast guards and navies throughout the Indo-Pacific. Share

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan

Airmen and attendees of the 2023 Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium watch as a C-130J Super Hercules flies overhead at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2023. Attendees learned about landing zone safety officer procedures, which allow Airmen to help land aircraft in austere or contingent environments. The theme of this year's symposium was “Innovative Joint Leaders.” Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

In this file photo, from left, Medal of Honor recipients Walter Joseph Marm, Jr., not shown, Jack H. Jacobs, Brian Miles Thacker, Salvatore Giunta, and Sammy L. Davis attend the 113th Army vs. Navy football game, Dec. 8, 2012, in Philadelphia. Share

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III renders honors during the presenting of both Philippine and U.S. National Anthems prior to a meeting at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2023. (DoD Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) Share

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos participate in a meeting at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2023. (DoD Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) Share

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana receives aerial refueling from a KC-135 near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2023. In order to provide a safe, secure, effective and ready strategic deterrent, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces must be ready to respond to regional threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Jonathan Villegas) Share

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana receives maintenance at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, April 11, 2023. Together with our allies and partners, the United States is dedicated to maintaining a region composed of nations that adhere to the international rule of law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh) Share

KURE PIER 6, Japan

Col. Christopher L. Tomlinson, left, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, and Kure City Mayor Yoshiake Shinhara pose for a photo during Tomlinson’s courtesy visit to the city office April 25. During his visit, Tomlinson thanked Shinhara, his staff, and the citizens of Kure for their continuous partnership and support for the Garrison’s mission. Photo by Noriko Kudo Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks during a street rededication ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 26, 2023. Two Hickam streets, Bouquet Boulevard and Bedle Street, named after Army aviators who perished on Oahu in 2021 and 1941 were rededicated following a correction to the spelling of their surnames, honoring their family legacies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoie Cox) Share

Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam

Col. Gabriel L. Diana, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment commanding officer, right, and staff tour the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 14, 2025. Vermont is assigned to Submarine Squadron 1 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations forces support, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes) Share

KORAT AIR BASE, THAILAND

U.S. and Thai service members launched the third annual Enduring Partners exchange on August 17, 2025 at Korat Air Force Base, Wing 1 in Lopburi, Thailand. As this patch depicts, Enduring Partners builds joint readiness by integrating U.S. and Thai forces in mission areas including ground-controlled interception, cyber, humanitarian aid and disaster relief, tactical air control party, and space. Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

U.S. Airmen participate Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Screens were blurred and a security badge was removed for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

U.S. Marine, U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force members participate Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Screens were blurred and a security badge was removed for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

U.S. Navy Sailors participate in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Computers were blurred for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

81st Air Control Squadron Airmen participate in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Computers were blurred for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

17th Attack Squadron MQ-9 pilots fly in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Screens and papers were blurred and security badges were removed for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

U.S. Airman participates in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Whiteboards and security badges were blurred for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

U.S. Airman participates in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Papers were blurred and security badge was removed for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

29th Attack Squadron MQ-9 pilot flys in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Screens and papers were blurred for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

17th Attack Squadron MQ-9 pilots fly in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Screens and whiteboards were blurred and security badges were removed for security purposes. Photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.

Marine Air Support Squadron 3 Marines participate in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Computer screens and papers were blurred for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica) Share