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Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander Adrian “Kenny” Kiely, No.3 Squadron prepares for a sortie inside a F-35A Lightning II during Red Flag 24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, January 23, 2024 This was the first Red Flag the RAAF flew their F-35A Lightning II’s to enable integration and tactical training. The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. This iteration of Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition.

Two F-35A Lightning IIs and two F-15E Strike Eagles fly in a formation after a combat training mission in the Nevada Test and Training Range air space to signify the history of the 65th Aggressor Squadron and its reactivation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. The 65 AGRS was previously active at Nellis from 2005 to 2014. During that time, the unit replicated tactics and techniques of potential adversaries with a fleet of F-15 Eagles.

Aircraft participating in the Weapon School Integration Exercise take off from Nellis Air Force Base. The goal of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School is to train students to be tactical experts in their combat specialty while also learning the art of battlespace dominance. The Weapons School provides academic and advisory support to numerous units, enhancing air combat training for Airmen from the Air Force, Department of Defense and U.S. allied services each year.

F-15E Strike Eagles, F-16C Fighting Falcons, F-35A Lightning IIs, F-22 Raptors, EA-18G Growlers and British Typhoons taxi and take off from Nellis Air Force Base during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1, Feb. 3, 2022. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jared Hutchinson, commander of the 414th Combat Training Squadron, U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Andrle, commander of the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Royal Air Force Wing Commander John Cockroft, the Officer Commanding of 1 (Fighter) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom and Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander Damien Fairhurst, commander of the RAAF task unit here participating in Red Flag-Nellis 22-1, speak at a press conference during at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31, 2022. The press conference was held to provide public knowledge about the mission of Red Flag-Nellis 22-1. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve conduct live fire and maneuver training during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-21, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2021. ITX is a culmination of Marine Forces Reserve units' training cycle as they participate in a live-fire, combined arms exercise as a part of an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). (U.S. Marine Corps video shot by Sgt. JVonnta Taylor and Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay. Produced by LCpl. Samwel Tabancay.)

U.S. Army 15th Engineer Battalion and its Polish Allies break ground at the opening ceremony for the U.S. Army Europe-led Resolute Castle 20 at Karliki, Poland, August 13, 2020. The mission is a U.S. Army Europe engineering exercise occurring from August 10 – September 8, 2020; it provides engineering training opportunities with the mission of completing construction projects intended to improve existing host nation infrastructure, which includes the construction of an intermediate staging... read more

U.S. Army 15th Engineer Battalion and its Polish Allies break ground at the opening ceremony for the U.S. Army Europe-led Resolute Castle 20 at Karliki, Poland, August 13, 2020. The mission is a U.S. Army Europe engineering exercise occurring from August 10 – September 8, 2020; it provides engineering training opportunities with the mission of completing construction projects intended to improve existing host nation infrastructure, which includes the construction of an intermediate staging base, forward arming and refueling point maintenance, the clearing of a helicopter landing zone, and the improvement of a railhead byway and range road at Camp Trezbien, Poland. Additionally, the improvements will include the construction of a general purpose warehouse in Karliki, Poland, and the construction of a fuel system supply point at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hughes) Order of appearance: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jessica Goffena, commander, 15th Engineer Battalion; Polish Land Forces Maj. Krzysztof Krezel, chief of training of Training Assessment Group; U.S. Army Col. Timothy MacDonald, commander, 18th Military Police Brigade; U.S. Army Sgt. Joe Ruiz, horizontal engineer, 902nd Engineer Construction Company, 15th Engineer Battalion   show less

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 work on completing an expeditionary airfield maintenance exercise on Stoval Airfield during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-18 (WTI) at Dateland, Ariz., on March 13, 2018. WTI is a seven-week training even hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advance tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Lisa Collins)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a low-light exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 1-18 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Oct. 17, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sergeant Daniel Kujanpaa)

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 (VMU-2) launches RQ-21A Blackjack during assault support tactics 3 (AST-3) in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 1-18 at Canon Air Defense Complex (P111), Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2017. AST-3 is an exercise focused on conducting a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) in an urban environment while concurrently providing foreign humanitarian assistance (FHA) to the simulated host nation. WTI is a seven-week... read more

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 (VMU-2) launches RQ-21A Blackjack during assault support tactics 3 (AST-3) in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 1-18 at Canon Air Defense Complex (P111), Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2017. AST-3 is an exercise focused on conducting a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) in an urban environment while concurrently providing foreign humanitarian assistance (FHA) to the simulated host nation. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. AaronJames Vinculado)   show less

U.S. Marines with Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course, Marine Aviation Weapons Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct maintenance on Marine Corps aircraft as apart of Weapons Tactics Instructors(WTI) course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Oct. 10, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advance tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Skyler Pumphret)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion and U.S. Army MH-60M Blackhawks assigned to Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an aerial refueling exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 in Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides... read more

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion and U.S. Army MH-60M Blackhawks assigned to Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an aerial refueling exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 in Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ben Drake)   show less

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion and U.S. Army MH-60M Blackhawks assigned to Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an aerial refueling exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 in Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides... read more

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion and U.S. Army MH-60M Blackhawks assigned to Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an aerial refueling exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 in Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ben Drake)   show less

U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt Geremiah Simoes, Executive Officer Lima Co, 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, discusses the integration of maneuver forces with Marine Aviation across the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 at Yuma, Az., on Sept. 27, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes the operational integration of the six... read more

U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt Geremiah Simoes, Executive Officer Lima Co, 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, discusses the integration of maneuver forces with Marine Aviation across the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 at Yuma, Az., on Sept. 27, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes the operational integration of the six functions of Marine Aviation in support of a MAGTF. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.   show less

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an offensive air support drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 at Chocolate Mountain, Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Oct 03, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions Marine Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides... read more

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an offensive air support drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 at Chocolate Mountain, Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Oct 03, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions Marine Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brennon Taylor)   show less

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an offensive air support drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 at Chocolate Mountain, Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Oct 03, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions Marine Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides... read more

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an offensive air support drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 at Chocolate Mountain, Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Oct 03, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions Marine Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. AaronJames Vinculado)   show less

U.S. Marines with 1st Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct an external lift of a Humvee and a M777 towed 155 mm howitzer with a CH-53E Super Stallion during a day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Sept. 30, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes... read more

U.S. Marines with 1st Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct an external lift of a Humvee and a M777 towed 155 mm howitzer with a CH-53E Super Stallion during a day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Sept. 30, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Lisa Collins.)   show less

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, receive air support from a UH 1Y Venom against a simulated enemy during Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 1-18 at Yuma, Ariz., on Sept. 28, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training even hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advance tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Charnelle Smith)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, receive air support from a UH 1Y Venom against a simulated enemy during Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 1-18 at Yuma, Ariz., on Sept. 28, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training even hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advance tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Charnelle Smith)

U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide artillery support with a M777 Howitzer during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air... read more

U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide artillery support with a M777 Howitzer during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel D. Kujanpaa)   show less

U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide artillery support with a M777 Howitzer during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air... read more

U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide artillery support with a M777 Howitzer during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel D. Kujanpaa)   show less

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), maneuvers during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 at Yodaville, Yuma, Ariz., on Sept. 26, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training even hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advance tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Charnelle Smith)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare for an aerial gunnery refinement drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-18 at Chocolate Mountain, Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Sept 25, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training even hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advance tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Charnelle Smith)

U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conducted digitally aided close air support in support of an Instructor pilot warm-up exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-18 (WTI 1-18) at Chocolate Mountain, Calif., on September 22, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a... read more

U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conducted digitally aided close air support in support of an Instructor pilot warm-up exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-18 (WTI 1-18) at Chocolate Mountain, Calif., on September 22, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Charnelle A. Smith)   show less

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) provide digitally aided close air support during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-18 (WTI) in Chocolate Mountain Arial Gunnery Range, Calif., on September 22, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training even hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advance tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel Kujanpaa)

U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conducted digitally aided close air support in support of an Instructor pilot warmup exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-18 (WTI 1-18) at Chocolate Mountain, Calif., on September 22, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a... read more

U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conducted digitally aided close air support in support of an Instructor pilot warmup exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-18 (WTI 1-18) at Chocolate Mountain, Calif., on September 22, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel Kujanpaa)   show less

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One provide digitally aided close air support during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-18 (WTI) in Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., on September 22, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training even hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advance tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel Kujanpaa)

A F-35B Lightning II fires an AIM 120 AMRAMM missile for the first time during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 in Yuma, AZ, on Sept. 21, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marquis Thurman an Aircraft Ordnance Technician with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA (AW)-242) Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) operates an air launch weapons loader during a F/A-18 Hornet hot load exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 20, 2017. During Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-18 (WTI 1-18). WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics... read more

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marquis Thurman an Aircraft Ordnance Technician with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA (AW)-242) Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) operates an air launch weapons loader during a F/A-18 Hornet hot load exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 20, 2017. During Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-18 (WTI 1-18). WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc Lisa Collins.)   show less

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) offload an AH-1W Cobra from a C-17 Globemaster III during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 6, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. AaronJames Vinculado)

A U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an aerial refuel in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) near Welton, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. AaronJames Vinculado)

U.S. Marines attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) conduct the Offensive Air Support (OAS) 7 exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) at Yodaville, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2017. The OAS exercise is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre, which... read more

U.S. Marines attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) conduct the Offensive Air Support (OAS) 7 exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) at Yodaville, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2017. The OAS exercise is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. AaronJames Vinculado)   show less

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps.

BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO.

As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the... read more

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps. BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO. As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, collected data to answer two main questions: 1- Can current fielded systems counter UAS threats? 2- And, what is the capability or potential of non-Program of Record systems to enhance counter UAS operations? The live-fly, live-fire demonstration took place in late 2016 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and the surrounding land and sea ranges with over 900 personnel in attendance including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. BLACK DART demonstrations began in 2010 and are the only Joint and partner nation Department of Defense counter UAS events. The JDAT Black Dart Report will include detailed findings on systems’ abilities to detect, track, identify, and negate unmanned aircraft systems to support Joint and Combined warfighter capabilities and make our forces more connected, survivable, and lethal on the battlefield. a. Execute live-fly, live-fire C-UAS technology demonstrations to assess and validate existing and emerging IAMD capabilities. b. Present emerging solutions to inform requirements decision making. c. Identify and develop IAMD operational concepts, system interoperability, and operational architectures for the C-UAS mission set. d. Advocate for warfighters’ desired C-UAS capabilities and affordable, integrated solutions. e. Identify C-UAS capability gaps for IAMD f. Identify promising materiel and non-materiel solutions for C-UAS operations: g. Investigate new methods for UAS Combat Identification (CID) h. Improve completeness of the shared air picture with respect to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) i. Develop C-UAS non-kinetic negation methods and techniques j. Promote and integrate interagency participation and capabilities k. Promote foreign/partner nation observer participation and coordination. The demonstration will include Program of Record (POR) as well as non-POR C-UASs demonstrating capabilities and/or collecting data in support of proprietary C-UAS development. Onsite data collection supports real-time feedback, opportunities for participant feedback, and becomes the basis for formal analysis at the conclusion of the demonstration. In order to align with warfighter needs, JIAMDO coordinated with the combatant commands and Services to prioritize capability gaps related to C-UAS.   show less

Scout Snipers, Reconnaissance Marines, Infantry Marines, Drill instructors, Dog handlers, military working dogs, Machine Gunners and Technical Engineers are all shown in this moto-style video.

Squad X is a multiyear Department of Defense program sponsored by DARPA to identify emerging technologies and facilitate their development for military use.

The Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, recently supported the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Maneuver Battle Lab by enhancing their assessment process for testing Squad capabilities.

The Maneuver Battle Lab is responsible for infantry capabilities development under TRADOC’s Maneuver Center... read more

Squad X is a multiyear Department of Defense program sponsored by DARPA to identify emerging technologies and facilitate their development for military use. The Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, recently supported the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Maneuver Battle Lab by enhancing their assessment process for testing Squad capabilities. The Maneuver Battle Lab is responsible for infantry capabilities development under TRADOC’s Maneuver Center of Excellence, the project lead for this DARPA-sponsored initiative. Over the course of several events held at Fort Benning, Georgia, JDAT collected digital and voice data passed between systems from the infantry Company through subordinate SQD levels and assisted in the analysis effort. The assessment will provide observations, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the U.S. Army and the DOD regarding new technology initiatives and their contribution to improve dismounted infantry SQD mission performance. This year’s program will establish a baseline capability to compare against future experimental technologies employed by dismounted infantry SQDs.   show less

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Kilo Company send shutouts back home from South Korea while forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to 3rd Marine Division, based in Okinawa, Japan.

Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, commanding general for 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force is joined by Rear Adm. Marc H. Dalton, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Task Force 76, who commands the sailors and Navy vessels participating in Blue Chromite 2017, to discuss the significance of the exercise to the Navy-Marine Corps team and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, November 1, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Cpl. Ricki D. Clement reverse-engineered an outdated cord, originally meant to connect radios to vehicles, and attached it to a radio tester unit for a radio repairman. Each cord is estimated at around $64,000 and by developing a step-by-step repair procedure, Clement is saving the Marine Corps an estimated $15 million. Cpl. Clement is a micro/miniature repairman with Electronic Maintenance Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video package by Breanna L. Weisenberger / Released)

Master Sgt. Douglas Dickover and Staff Sgt. Louis Abalos give seven secrets for Marines to get promoted on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, October 27, 2016. There are many factors that go into a Marine getting promoted, including physical fitness, education and leadership qualities. Dickover is a Data/Communications maintenance monitor and Abalos is a career planner.

This Joint and Coalition-based operational video is designed to more effectively communicate how JDAT can help solve crucial warfighter, system, and interoperability shortfalls in support of Combatant Commands, Centers of Excellence, DOT&E, select-DOD schoolhouses, and other key partners. This short video can be used to familiarize U.S. and Coalition military leaders about JDAT's unique capabilities, resources, and products that when fully leveraged can enhance interoperability, command and... read more

This Joint and Coalition-based operational video is designed to more effectively communicate how JDAT can help solve crucial warfighter, system, and interoperability shortfalls in support of Combatant Commands, Centers of Excellence, DOT&E, select-DOD schoolhouses, and other key partners. This short video can be used to familiarize U.S. and Coalition military leaders about JDAT's unique capabilities, resources, and products that when fully leveraged can enhance interoperability, command and control operations, and overall mission effectiveness in today's challenging and ever-evolving operational environment. JDAT is a division under the Joint Staff J6 and collaborates and/or supports numerous military organizations and partners including: - Combatant Commands - Centers of Excellence - Service OTAs, USD AT&L, DOT&E - Select Service and Coalition Program Offices - A variety of DOD Schoolhouses - Service Centers for Lessons Learned - Joint and Coalition Warfighters! Bottom line: JDAT develops warfighter-focused analysis plans, and conducts data collection and root cause analysis to help solve capability gaps and shortfalls that will ultimately enhance mission effectiveness while reducing the potential of fratricide and collateral damage.   show less

U.S. Marines and Sailors from 1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Combat Logistics Regiment, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, and Beachmaster Unit -1 demonstrate amphibious landing capabilities during USPACOM Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on July 13, 2016. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner nations from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response, and interoperability. Twenty-two countries, including the U.S., are participating. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Daniel F. Kauppila/Released)

Marines from Marines Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company Pacific met for bilateral training with Sri Lanka Marines at Welisara Navy Base, Sri Lanka, Mar. 30. The training was held to exchange knowledge and tactics between militaries in order to foster partnerships between the nations.

Feature video on what goes into training at fighter pilot to fly the F-16 during the F-16 "B-Course" or Basic Course at Luke Air Force Base, AZ. Two Luke AFB instructor pilots discuss the training and mindset that are involved with preparing a pilot to fly combat missions in a deployed environment or to perform other aerial combat missions.

NATO’s ability to gather information and fuse intelligence from multiple sources over space, air, sea and land has just reached an important milestone. On Wednesday (10 February 2016), the NATO Secretary General welcomed the statement by Defense Ministers on the Initial Operating Capability for Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
“We, the Allied Defense Ministers, have today declared the initial operational capability for NATO's Joint, Intelligence, Surveillance and... read more

NATO’s ability to gather information and fuse intelligence from multiple sources over space, air, sea and land has just reached an important milestone. On Wednesday (10 February 2016), the NATO Secretary General welcomed the statement by Defense Ministers on the Initial Operating Capability for Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. “We, the Allied Defense Ministers, have today declared the initial operational capability for NATO's Joint, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance initiative. This achievement follows up to the commitments that our nations made at the Chicago Summit and subsequently reaffirmed at the Wales Summit.” the Ministers declared, stressing that “JISR will maximize the resources we have at hand already, both in NATO and in individual Allies: enhanced inter-connectivity across our system, more training and expertise among our personnel, and lead to better procedures for information handling and sharing. All these improvements will ultimately contribute to a better informed and more watchful Alliance. JISR stands ready to support rapid decision making across several major lines of effort, including the Readiness Action Plan, our strategy on hybrid warfare, and our overall deterrence posture.” Providing the right information to decision-makers and action-takers is vital for all military operations. While surveillance and reconnaissance can answer the questions “what,” “when” and “where”, the combined information from various intelligence sources and disciplines provide the answers to “how” and “why.” When all of this is combined, you create Joint ISR. NATO JISR has just reached the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) that means promoting and enabling data sharing within the NATO Response force.   show less

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (1/3), conduct live-fire training at Continued Range-5 and 7 during Fuji Viper 16-3 on Camp Fuji, Fuji, Japan, Feb. 1-4, 2016. The Marines of 1/3 conducted live-fire training to sustain their proficiency in combat operations. Fuji Viper 16-3 is a training exercise where Marines and Sailors conduct live fire and non-live fire combined arms training in order to sustain combat proficiency to support contingency operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Cody Hastings Shepard/Released)

The 419th Fighter Wing's first F-35 pilot, Maj. Jayson Rickard, talks about his transition from the F-16 to the Air Force's newest fighter jet.

U.S. fighter jets being catapulted from and landing on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman. Footage includes cutaways of the ship’s command deck and stationary aircraft maneuvering around deck. The footage was filmed mid-December.

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman is on a U.S. mission supporting the fight against ISIS. The ship is home to 70 fighter jets and more than 5,000 crew.

John Ibach, a 93-year-old WWII veteran talks about his time in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony L Soto.

Promotional video for DefenseTV, the first official military streaming video app. Available for over-the-top streaming devices, or watch on the web at www.defensetv.tv

Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct pre scout sniper course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 12, 2016. This is an introduction to the scout sniper course held by the Division Combat Skills Center.

U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, Black Sea Rotational Force participate in Platinum Lynx 16-2 alongside Romanian and Moldovan ground forces at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Dec. 6-11, 2015. Platinum Lynx 16-2 was a NATO-led exercise focused on mechanized integration, indirect fire techniques, and close air support, intended to increase combat readiness and foster regional stability with allies and partner nations.

This film tells the story of how the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Honoring the 74th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, Dr. Hiroya Sugano M.D. hosted the Blackened Canteen Ceremony aboard the USS Arizona. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, comes from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring bourbon whisky from a WWII-blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen.

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion conduct parachute operations at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. The training allows Marines to become technically and tactically proficient in several methods of insertion, giving them the capability to carry out their mission anywhere.

WARNING: Contains explicit language.

The world watched as the plane idled on the Beirut runway. The access ramp at the back of coach was lowered. It was at this moment that a dozen heavily armed men stormed the plane. This must be a rescue operation, thought Tony. The passengers would soon be free - the nightmare over. The hijackers stood in the aisle as the militia filled the cabin. Hope of a rescue evaporated when Tony saw the hijackers and militia laughingly embrace each other.

Currently the Newell Shearwater is one of four endangered seabirds on Kauai. Nesting in the most remote mountains and ridges of Kauai, Newell’s Shearwaters are pelagic sea birds, spending most of their lives at sea, flying over land only during total darkness. Similarly, armed with only their inborn navigational skills, young fledglings will fly out to sea for the first time ever in total darkness, using the stars and moon to find their way to the sea. Unfortunately, human development,... read more

Currently the Newell Shearwater is one of four endangered seabirds on Kauai. Nesting in the most remote mountains and ridges of Kauai, Newell’s Shearwaters are pelagic sea birds, spending most of their lives at sea, flying over land only during total darkness. Similarly, armed with only their inborn navigational skills, young fledglings will fly out to sea for the first time ever in total darkness, using the stars and moon to find their way to the sea. Unfortunately, human development, with all of its artificial lighting, has caused these young fledgling birds to be confused as they fly out to sea for their first time. As a result, Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands (PMRF), has become increasingly involved in conservation efforts to assist in preserving the Newell Shearwater population. These efforts include a “Dark Skies Program,” in which all non-mission critical lights are turned off, or shielded, during the time of the year young fledglings take to the sea. PMRF has also implemented another new strategy this year to complement the dark skies program — radar ornithology. PMRF uses the radar at night to determine the flight passage of Newell’s Shearwaters overhead through radar. By using these specialized radars, researchers are able to determine not only the number of birds flying overhead, but also the direction they are going. Scientists conclude without intervention, their populations are sure to continue to decrease.   show less

The Secretary General, the NAC and the MC observed a Joint Land Heavy Military Demonstration, together with the Minister of Defence of Spain, Pedro Morenés Eulate, as well as other dignitaries from Allied and partner nations The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe (DSACEUR), the Chairman of the Military Committee, the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) and the Commander of Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum were also present.

Portuguese and British Marines perform a beach landing alongside other NATO nations at a Portuguese military base in Troia, Portugal during rehearsals for a media demonstration day.

Journalist: Laurence Cameron

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Portuguese and British Marines perform a beach landing alongside other NATO nations at a Portuguese military base in Troia, Portugal during rehearsals for a media demonstration day. Journalist: Laurence Cameron Restrictions: This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is restricted for use for other purposes. SHOTLIST: 00:00:00:00 VS PORTUGUESE BOARDING PARTY RAPPELS FROM HELICOPTER ONTO DECK OF CIVILIAN SHIP. 00:00:15:09 WS ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS IN SMALL RIB LAND ON BEACH 00:00:28:14 MS ROYAL MARINE LANDING CRAFT HEADS TOWARDS BEACH 00:00:32:14 VS ROYAL MARINE LANDING CRAFT DISEMBARK ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS ONTO BEACH 00:01:13:13 VS PORTUGUESE MARINES DISEMBARK FROM LANDING CRAFT ONTO BEACH. PORTUGUESE COMBAT CAMERA TAKES PHOTOGRAPHS 00:01:36:10 VS ROYAL MARINE LANDING CRAFT DISEMBARK ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS ONTO BEACH 00:02:03:09 VS ROYAL MARINE ARMOURED PERSONEEL CARRIERS DISEMBARK FROM LANDING CRAFT ONTO BEACH 00:02:39:16 SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) Commander Rogerio Brito, CO Portuguese Fuzileros Battalion, Commander of Combined Landing Force speaking in front of beach in Troia, Portugal. ‘It’s a big challenge. Trident Juncture is a result of interoperability so these demonstrations or DVD, is also a big challenge, once we are trying to develop interoperability between all the nations participating in this event.’ 00:02:59:16 ‘The main difficulty is co-ordination because, it’s not the weather because you are used to do or to perform this kind of operation in this kind of weather, it’s not the sea state, it’s more the co-ordinations between all the countries involved.’ 00:03:17:16 ‘So we will start with SOF, Special Operations Forces insertion on the beach. We will have some pre-landing forces arriving on the beach, so after that in order to shape the objective area and after that we will have the landing forces landing on the beach with different landing crafts. And the last phase is for logistic purposes so we will have sustainable to put goods and weapons and ammunitions ashore in order to provide good conditions for landing force working on the objective area.’ 00:03:56:16 ‘The world is changing so nowadays the big threat is more asymmetric than conventional so we need to be prepared to do or react against these threats. The security on the beach is very very important in order to put boots on the ground and after that conduct all the operations in order to give more safe and secure environment to this objective area.’   show less

Dutch and Belgian forces jump from a Spanish CASA C-295 aircraft at a speed of 120 knots (222 kmh) at altitudes ranging from 1,200 ft, using static line chutes, up to 13,000 ft, using rip cord chutes. The aim of the exercise is to train soldiers to land in the sea, as near as possible to their objectives. Twenty seven members of NATO Special Forces, the elite units of the Atlantic Alliance, jump off the southern coast of Spain as part of the Trident Juncture 2015 exercise. These units... read more

Dutch and Belgian forces jump from a Spanish CASA C-295 aircraft at a speed of 120 knots (222 kmh) at altitudes ranging from 1,200 ft, using static line chutes, up to 13,000 ft, using rip cord chutes. The aim of the exercise is to train soldiers to land in the sea, as near as possible to their objectives. Twenty seven members of NATO Special Forces, the elite units of the Atlantic Alliance, jump off the southern coast of Spain as part of the Trident Juncture 2015 exercise. These units specialise in infiltration and reconnaissance using whatever means required for lookout tasks, observation and attack, as well as having the capacity to extract civilians or military personnel in conflict zones. Because of this, their identity is always protected. At Beja Air Base, Portugal, Allied and Partner jets operate alongside each other executing challenging flying missions on a daily basis. Pilots from Allies Norway, Portugal, the US and Partners Sweden and Finland get together before every take-off to meticulously prepare and coordinate their missions. Together with their ground crews they conduct final pre-flight checks and taxi for take-off. Allied and Partner jets are launched for combined air operations. Their missions include training for defensive and offensive air operations and   show less

U.S. Marines with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct laser engagement training using Instrumented-Tactical Engagement Simulation System (ITESS) gear during exercise Blue Chromite on Oct. 29, 2015 at Combat Town, Landing Zone Dodo, Okinawa, Japan. ITESS training allowed the Marines to fully integrate live, virtual and computer-based constructive elements into their training to receive real-time feedback of their combat effectiveness for more complex and realistic training experience. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imargery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Esqueda/FOUO)

Russian observers visited a training area in Teulada during the NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. Lt. Col. Yuri Praskovin, the Inspector Team Leader, Col. Valentin Barykin, Lt. Col. Oleg Lozhkyn and 1st Lt. Yuri Sukhanov attended.

In line with Allies’ international obligations under the Vienna Document, Trident Juncture 2015 was announced in advance. OSCE observers were invited six weeks before the exercise. Six OSCE countries have confirmed they will send observers: Russia, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Montenegro.

Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment from the Michigan Army National Guard conducts urban terrain training on San Gregorio, Spain, to clear a village of any hostiles.

Members of C Company 2nd Battalion Royal 22nd Regiment practice day and night combat patrol and ambush tactics against simulated enemy forces in Tancos, Portugal during JOINTEX 15 as part of NATO’s Exercise Trident Juncture 15 25 October 2015.

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Location: Tancos, Portugal
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Journalist: Cpl Eric Girard

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Members of C Company 2nd Battalion Royal 22nd Regiment practice day and night combat patrol and ambush tactics against simulated enemy forces in Tancos, Portugal during JOINTEX 15 as part of NATO’s Exercise Trident Juncture 15 25 October 2015. Title: 20151025_Girard.Eric_Canadian_Patrol_Ambush Date Shot: 2015-10-25 Location: Tancos, Portugal Language: ENGLISH Duration: 2 minutes 25 seconds Journalist: Cpl Eric Girard Shot-list 00:00:00:00 Title Slate 00:00:04:00 (MS) Canadian infantry member put on camouflage on his face. 00:00:08:04 (MS) Canadian infantry member put on body armour. 00:00:14:12 (CS) Canadian infantry member prepare his ruck sack. 00:00:19:09 (MS) Canadian infantry member prepare his ruck sack. 00:00:23:24 (CS) Canadian infantry member cleans up his weapon. 00:00:28:05 (MS) Canadian infantry member cleans up his weapon. 00:00:34:00 (MS) Canadian infantry member put on his rucksack. 00:00:41:18 (WS) Canadian infantry members walk in single file during patrol. 00:00:46: 20 (WS) Canadian infantry members walk while others members a covering them. 00:00:52: 23 (MS) Canadian infantry members walk while others members a covering them. 00:01:00:05 (Tilt up) Canadian infantry members lay on ground watching possible enemy threat. 00:01:05:03 (MS) Canadian infantry members walk while others members a covering them. 00:01:10:05 (CS pull focus) Canadian infantry members lay on ground watching possible enemy threat. 00:01:15:20 (MS slider) Canadian infantry members lay on ground watching possible enemy threat. 00:01:21:29 (MS) Canadian infantry members shoot the enemy. 00:01:25:18 (CS) Canadian infantry member put on his gas mask. 00:01:32:07 (MS) Canadian infantry members put on his gas mask. 00:01:36:07 (CS) Canadian infantry members lay on ground covering other Canadian members. 00:01:41:03 (MS) Canadian infantry members are inside building covering other Canadian members. 00:01:45:08 (MS) Canadian infantry members are preparing a night ambush. 00:01:50:04 (MS) Canadian infantry members shoot enemy during night ambush. 00:01:56:26 (WS) Canadian infantry members discuss tactics while other keep firing at enemy during night ambush. 00:02:09:20 (EWS) Canadian infantry members organize tactic during night ambush. 00:02:14:00 (WS) Canadian infantry members walk back after night ambush is complete. # ENDS #   show less

Portuguese and U.S. Marines conducted a life fire operation at the Pinheiro da Cruz training range in Portugal.

Trident Juncture is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify the NATO Response Force and develop interoperability among participating NATO and partner nations.

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Location: SETUBAL, PORTUGAL, PINHEIRO DA CRUZ
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Journalist: Portuguese Navy Combat Camera

Get a tour of the Air Defence Operational Room which enables view of the aircraft involved in Trident Juncture 2015.

German Mountain Infantry Battalion 233 from Bad Reichenhall are the only unit in Germany still using pack animals.

For the preparation of the LIVEX of Trident Juncture, the mortar platoon of the German Mountain Infantry Battalion 233 learns the disposal of the 120mm mortars with mules. Using reduced combat gear, the unit trains to build the bond between animal and person.

Staff Sergeant Weiß is squad leader of a mortar squad and coach the transport and deployment of his mortar by mules . Due to the enormous weight of this mortar, 3 mules are necessary.

The animals are lead by qualified staff and secured by the mortar squad.

Story by: OF-1 Manuel Schlösser/ CJ OpComm TF/

Forest fires are part of the landscape in Northern California especially from June to October. One group of heroes that put their lives on the line to battle the fires are the USDA/U.S. Forest Service Smokejumpers. DLA is now proud to support these heroes of the forest with many of the supplies they need to contain and put out a fire

Japan is home to all branches of the U.S. military and the opportunity to train together is one of the advantages to having neighboring branches so close together. Petty Officer Brian M. Brooks shows us how Army and Navy come together to practice some very real world life saving techniques.

Every year the Czech Republic hosts a multinational event celebrating the NATO partnership. Army Staff Sergeant Lea Anne Cuatt brings us more from this year’s NATO Days.

President Barack Obama talks live with service members around the world.

Dawn Blitz is a multinational training exercise designed to enhance Expeditionary Strike Group Three and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s ability to conduct sea-based operations, amphibious landings, and command and control capabilities alongside Japan, Mexico, and New Zealand.

New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines fire 105mm L118 Light Gun at Waiouru Military Training Facility, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Sept. 02, 2015. U.S. Marines called for fire from the observation post and sent the coordinates to the Kiwi soldiers firing from the gun line. The Kiwi soldiers are with 161 Battery, 16th Field Regiment. The U.S. Marines are with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Corps Headquarters Group, III MEF. Also available in high definition.

New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines fire 81mm Mortars at Waiouru Military Training Facility, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 27, 2015. U.S. Marines called for fire from the observation post and sent the coordinates to the Kiwi soldiers firing from the gun line. The Kiwi soldiers are with 161 Battery, 16th Field Regiment. The U.S. Marines are with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Corps Headquarters Group, III MEF.

RED FLAG-Alaska is a multi-national, joint exercise held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Also available in high definition.

Putting capabilities of different units together is a must to succeed in today's mission. Follow Army Sergeant Elliot Valdez to find out Soldiers from 2nd CAB and 2ABCT making a synergy. Also available in high definition.

The 621st Air Control Squadron is responsible for all United States air assets in the Republic of Korea. As a part of Combined Forces Command they work side by side with the Republic of Korea Air Force, coordinating all air operations on the Korean Peninsula.

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Navy Divers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.1, recover an F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft lost at sea. CTG 56.1 conducts expeditionary explosive ordnance disposal, mobile salvage diving and force protection operations throughout the 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

An aircrew from Company A, 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, is in Gulfport, Mississippi performing maintenance on AH-64 Apache Helicopters to support the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team
by participating in missions at Camp Shelby, Mississippi for an Exportable Combat Training Capability exercise. Produced by Pfc. Dharron Collins. Additional Video by Sgt. Tim Morgan and Spc. Jovi Prevot. Interviews with Sgt. Casey D. Hopkins and Staff Sgt. Clayton L. Yielding. Also available in high definition.

It’s been seven years since Russian and Georgian forces went to war. The reason? A breakaway region in the Georgian heartland known as South Ossetia. But in the years since, what has happened in the region and what bearing does this have on Georgia’s potential integration into NATO and the EU? NATO Channel visits the breakaway region and talks to local residents and experts about the developing situation on the ground.

During a break from intense training with partner nations’ militaries, we spoke with Cpl. Sergej Golovko, a Ukrainian born member of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

NATO allies and partners train together to ensure interoperability and regional security.

1st Tank Battalion, Company A, held a rapid ground refueling exercise with HMH-465 at the Combat Center, July 16, 2015.

Video feature about Ellsworth Air Force Base that gives a brief explanation on the base and its mission.

A trailer for the upcoming 2015 DoD Warrior Games at Quantico VA. Also available in high definition.

The first of NATO’s five unmanned air vehicles rolled off the factory line in San Diego on Thursday, 4 June 2015.  The Global Hawk Block 40 is part of the Alliance Ground Surveillance Program (AGS).  The NATO-owned and -operated AGS core capability will enable the Alliance to perform persistent surveillance over wide areas from high-altitude long-endurance  aircraft  in any weather or light condition . The system will give commanders a comprehensive picture of the situation on the... read more

The first of NATO’s five unmanned air vehicles rolled off the factory line in San Diego on Thursday, 4 June 2015.  The Global Hawk Block 40 is part of the Alliance Ground Surveillance Program (AGS).  The NATO-owned and -operated AGS core capability will enable the Alliance to perform persistent surveillance over wide areas from high-altitude long-endurance  aircraft  in any weather or light condition . The system will give commanders a comprehensive picture of the situation on the ground. The AGS system is being acquired by 15 Allies (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and the United States). AGS is scheduled to reach initial operational capability by the end of 2017. The air vehicles will be controlled from the main operating centre in Sigonella, Italy.   show less

On June 2, 2015, President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant William Shemin and to Army Private Henry Johnson for conspicuous gallantry during World War I. Sergeant William Shemin will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions while serving as a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Sergeant Shemin distinguished himself during combat operations in the vicinity of the Vesle River, Bazoches, France, on August 7-9, 1918.

Package about the efforts of Marines during operations in Iraq.

The 14th Asia Security Summit was held in Singapore over the weekend. Officials from around the region and elsewhere gathered to discuss key issues. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter attended and spoke to a room of delegates about topics from the Trans-Pacific-Partnership Agreement to increased activity in the South China Sea. Includes sound bites from Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore Prime Minister and Dr. Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense. Also available in high definition.

The American 2nd Cavalry Regiment, along with their Romanian allies drive Strikers through Romania, stopping to talk with local people and perform ceremonies in the towns of Sinaia and Brasov.

The American 2nd Cavalry Regiment, along with their Romanian allies take 100 Strikers through the roads of Romania

A Marine dog handler with 1st Marine Special Operations Support Battalion, and his Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) participate in a Tactical Skills Package put on for enablers aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 4-15. The package allowed the dog team to show and practice amphibious skills as well as prepare the individuals for deployment with the MSOB.

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Technology Serving the Soldier and the Squad
Army Advantage, Future Concepts,
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Army Research and Technology.

First day of the Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Exercise Dynamic Mongoose in Norway. Dynamic Mongoose 2015 (DMON15) is taking place in the North Sea from the 4th to the 14th of May.
German Submarine U33 is conducting several ASW exercises.

Coalition airstrike on a Daesh fighting position near Sinjar, Iraq.

Coalition airstrike on a Daesh staging area near Huwayjah, Iraq.

It is not uncommon to find National Guardsmen working alongside law enforcement at major sporting events. However, Kentucky National Guardsmen have taken the role of serving their citizens to new heights... literally!

B-Roll Package:
At Naval Station Mayport, Fla., April 27-May 2, 2015 the Army National Guard's 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Combat Divers were working with the Coast Guard to perform dive re-qualification, enhance maritime proficiency and expand skill sets for both service components. (National Guard photo by SSG Adam Fischman)


Interview:
CWO2 Nicholas M. Pavlik
Commanding Officer
USCG Station Mayport

Coalition airstrike on a Daesh building near Sinjar, Iraq.

GET INSIDE M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks with Task Force 2-7 Infantry as they demonstrate combat maneuvers and the power of the M1A2 Abrams for Estonian dignitaries during their historic live-fire training exercise at the Central Training Area in Tapa, Estonia.

Follow a piece of history as it travels to Holloman Air Force Base where Airmen volunteer their services to restore this object for the New Mexico Museum of Space History.

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- The X-47B successfully conducted the first ever Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) of an unmanned aircraft April 22, completing the final test objective under the Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System demonstration program.

While flying off the coast of Maryland and Virginia, the X-47B connected to an Omega K-707 tanker aircraft and received over 4,000 pounds of fuel using the Navy's probe-and-drogue method.

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PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- The X-47B successfully conducted the first ever Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) of an unmanned aircraft April 22, completing the final test objective under the Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System demonstration program. While flying off the coast of Maryland and Virginia, the X-47B connected to an Omega K-707 tanker aircraft and received over 4,000 pounds of fuel using the Navy's probe-and-drogue method. "What we accomplished today demonstrates a significant, groundbreaking step forward for the Navy," said Capt. Beau Duarte, the Navy's Unmanned Carrier Aviation program manager. "The ability to autonomously transfer and receive fuel in flight will increase the range and flexibility of future unmanned aircraft platforms, ultimately extending carrier power projection." During the test, the X-47B exchanged refueling messages with a government-designed Refueling Interface System (RIS) aboard the tanker. The aircraft autonomously maneuvered its fixed refueling probe into the tanker's drogue, also known as the basket, the same way a Navy pilot would refuel a manned aircraft. "In manned platforms, aerial refueling is a challenging maneuver because of the precision required by the pilot to engage the basket," Duarte said. "Adding an autonomous functionality creates another layer of complexity." This testing helps solidify the concept that future unmanned aircraft can perform standard missions like aerial refueling and operate seamlessly with manned aircraft as part of the Carrier Air Wing, he said. "This segment of the X-47B demonstration program allowed us to further mature AAR technologies and evaluate the government tanker RIS," said Barbara Weathers, X-47B deputy program manager. "We used similar command-control and navigation processes previously demonstrated during the X-47B landings aboard the aircraft carrier." Over the last few years, the Navy accomplished several significant firsts with the X-47B that showcased the Navy's commitment to unmanned carrier aviation. With the completion of this program, the service continues to develop its future unmanned carrier-based platform, known as UCLASS.   show less

note: Video from 0:15 to 1:17 is courtesy of the National Geographic Society.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) repatriated dozens of illegally smuggled ancient artifacts to the government of Egypt, including a Greco-Roman style Egyptian sarcophagus, at a ceremony Wednesday at the National Geographic Society in Washington. The return of these ancient artifacts was made possible by “Operation Mummy’s Curse,” an ongoing five-year investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) targeting an international criminal network that illegally smuggled and imported more than 7,000 cultural items from around the world.

Reunions between old friends are typically full of joy, laughter and shared memories -- especially when more than 50 years have passed between meetings. a

For World War II veteran, Lt. Col. Alston “Al” Daniels, the reunion with the aircraft he piloted for nearly 2,000 hours, was no different. On April 7, 2015, Daniels gleefully walked up the steps to a Douglas C-47D Skytrain cockpit for the first time since 1962. Checkout the retired colonel reliving the memories.

Major Dustin Brown explains the 510th Fighter Squadron's mission during the Amari flying training deployment in Estonia.

Coast Guard search and rescue crews from Station Gloucester, Air Station Cape Cod and the Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke rescued nine crewmembers from the Canadian tall ship Liana's Ransom 58 miles east of Gloucester, Monday.
Watchstanders at the Sector Boston Command Center received notification at 12:35 a.m. that the vessel's engines were disabled and its sails were wrapped around the mast.
As the weather deteriorated, and seas reached nearly 10 feet, Sector Boston launched two 47-foot motor lifeboat crews from Station Gloucester to tow the vessel back to Gloucester. Once on scene, the boat crews connected the tow, but the rough sea conditions caused the tow line to break. U.S. Coast Guard Video

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Amphibious Ready Group Sustainment at Sea video.

Blood Brothers is a 25-minute documentary made with unique archive images from the Lithuanian National Broadcaster. In it, NATO Review Magazine talks to Lithuanians to find out how they managed to take such a different path, how close they came to Ukraine’s fate, and what advice they would give to Ukrainians today. We hear from those who were on the frontline of Lithuania’s 1990 revolution including the newsreader who was taken off air by Soviet forces during a broadcast through to those assisting Ukrainians on the frontline today.

Winning your Wings - Air Force Reserve History.

Soldiers from the 65th Field Artillery Brigade conduct annual field training at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah.

Maj Joseph Barnard, Maj David Depiazza, and SMSgt Brendan Deligio from the 38th Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, execute a High Altitude - Low Opening (HALO) jump from an HH-60 Pave Hawk

A multimedia piece about Navy and Marine Corps combat cameramen practicing combat tactics during Fleet Combat Camera Pacific’s Winter Quick Shot 2015 joint field training exercise in the Angeles National Forest near Azusa, Calif., Feb. 13 to Feb. 27, 2015. Quick Shot is a semi-annual exercise that improves combat camera Service members' abilities to operate in a tactical environment. (U.S. Navy video by Fleet Combat Camera Pacific/RELEASED)

Service members participate in Read Across America 2015 by reading "Oh, the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss.

The pilot of a single engine Cirrus SR-22 aircraft that ran out of fuel is safe after ditching his aircraft 253 miles northeast of Maui, Hawaii Sunday. At approximately 4:44 p.m. the pilot was able to deploy the aircraft’s airframe parachute system and safely exit the aircraft into a life raft. U.S. Coast Guard video

An attack that seems to come from nowhere and advances like a silent predator creeping on its prey, through the ranks of troops and civilians alike – that is the fear a biological attack or emerging disease event brings: an unseen enemy striking without warning.

Researchers from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Chemical and Biological Technologies Department are working with other U.S. government, state, and local agencies to be able to make these unseen enemies visible by strengthening the Nation’s biosurveillance capabilities to provide early warning notification to warfighters and first responders.

When a cook aboard USS Mississippi set foot on the shores of Naval Shipyard Pensacola in 1914, he had no idea that the photographs he took on his off-duty time would lay the groundwork for 100 years of Navy photography.

Although the photographer rating had yet to exist in the Navy, Walter Leroy Richardson was doing the job, documenting aerial and ship maneuvers, crew movement and daily operations. Recognizing the value and necessity of documenting and creating a visual history of its activities, the Navy asked him to do it officially.

An in-depth look at Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel participated in RIMPAC, which is a multinational maritime exercise held biennially in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey T. Jones/Released)

Documentary depicting and highlighting the 100th Fighter Squadron during their 2014 deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 100th FS is a unit of the Alabama Air National Guard 187th Fighter Wing located at Montgomery Air National Guard Base, Alabama. The 100th FS traces it's legacy to one of the Tuskegee Airman Squadrons of WWII.Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. Mike "Homie" McGinn, 100th EFS Director of Operations; 1st Lt. Jeffrey "Split" Witt, F-16 Wingman; 1st Lt. Bart "Lefty"... read more

Documentary depicting and highlighting the 100th Fighter Squadron during their 2014 deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 100th FS is a unit of the Alabama Air National Guard 187th Fighter Wing located at Montgomery Air National Guard Base, Alabama. The 100th FS traces it's legacy to one of the Tuskegee Airman Squadrons of WWII.Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. Mike "Homie" McGinn, 100th EFS Director of Operations; 1st Lt. Jeffrey "Split" Witt, F-16 Wingman; 1st Lt. Bart "Lefty" Smith, F-16 Wingman; Maj. Ray "Hollywood" Fowler, F-16 Flight Lead; Lt. Col. Ryan "Flash" Barker, 100 EFS Commander; Maj. Rich "Sheriff" Peace, F-16 Flight Lead; Tech. Sgt. Tom "TC" Clark and Senior Airman John "JP" Northcutt, F-16 Crew Chiefs and Brig. Gen. Mark Kelly, 455th AEW Commander. Also available in high definition.   show less

NATOChannel meets some of the Ukrainian media fighting back against Russia’s information war, debunking false news and images used to disinform the world about the situation in Ukraine. Soundbites from Yevhen Fedchenko and Margo Gonta, co-founders of StopFake.org, Ukraine Today Editor Peter Dickinson, Dmytro Kuleba, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Brian Bonner, Chief Editor, Kyiv Post. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

Welcome Christmas performed by The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band.

Afghanistan has suffered more than thirty years of violence and anarchy. The collapse of the brutal Taliban regime has offered the country a brighter future, but at a tremendous cost in human lives.
Every single victim was somebody’s father or mother, brother or sister, husband or wife, son or daughter.
Every one of them will be missed. And we will remember them.

The main front of the Puna lava flow closest to the town of Pahoa has stalled, but remains active. Several breakouts have occurred on the rear and edge of the flow.

Worthington Cup Challenge featuring Sledgehammer soldiers from 3-1 Cavalry 2-69 Armor Battalion and 1-15 IN.

Hawaii Army and Air National Guardsmen were called to support Hawaii County Civil Defense authorities reacting to the Puna lava flow. They patrolled neighborhoods and blocked roads from curious onlookers from the lava flow advancing towards homes.

U.S. Border Patrol, BORTAC and Office of Air Marine conduct fast rope air insertion and hoist extraction of simulated casualties near the U.S. / Mexico Border in Nogales Ariz. There is also a simulated car pursuit and arrests.

NATO Review looks inside the KGB prison where Latvians were locked up, tortured or killed. We hear how today's leading Latvians were affected by Soviet occupation. And we ask if they see echoes in today's Russian aggression.

The video production has been created to explain the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB). It outlines the organization for scalable contingency response to a combatant commander. Marines of the MEB provide and expeditionary force in readiness focused on assuring partners, responding to crisis, and projecting power from the sea while operating forward within the threat of potential adversaries. The music for this production is provided by contract from www.freeplaymusic.com. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Sgt. John C. Lamb)

Strike against an ISIL-held building east of Al Hasakah, Syria, Sept. 29, 2014.

Strike on a weapons storage facility, Al Hasakah Military Garrison in South Milibya, Syria, Sept. 26, 2014.

Strike on a vehicle in Iraq Sept. 25, 2014.

Strike on a tank in Iraq Sept. 25, 2014.

Video of an airstrike against the Jeribe West Modular Refinery in Syria.

The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launches Tomahawk Land-Attack Missiles (TLAM) against ISIL targets. Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Abe McNatt/ RELEASED)

The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launches Tomahawk Land-Attack Missiles (TLAM) against ISIL targets. Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Abe McNatt/RELEASED)

The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launches Tomahawk Land-Attack Missiles (TLAM) against ISIL targets. Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Abe McNatt/ RELEASED)

Video, presented during the 23 SEP 2014 Pentagon briefing, of a U.S. airstrike on a target in Syria.

Operational Refueling Video of Overnight Operations Against ISIL in Syria

U.S. KC-135 refueling U.S. F-16s, Sept. 23, during operations against ISIL in Syria.

Operational UAV Video of Overnight Operations Against ISIL in Syria

U.S. airstrike against an ISIL storage facility near Abu Kamel, Syria, Sept. 23.

U.S. airstrike against an ISIL compound northwest of Ar Raqqah, Syria, Sept. 23.

Approximately 1,150 Marines deployed to Darwin, Australia 2014 as the third rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), remaining for approximately six months. MRF-D engaged in a range of training activities and community relations events with the Australian Defense Force throughout the deployment. The rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an excellent combined training opportunity with our Australian allies, and improves interoperability between our forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Sgt. John C. Lamb)

End of exercise video for Steadfast Javelin II. Featuring NATO leaders discussing the importance of alliance exercises and the future of NATO. Includes sound bites from Lt. Gen. Edward Grant Martin Davis, Deputy Commander Of NATO Land Forces; Gen. Hans-Lothar Domroese, Commander Of Allied Joint Force Command; Brunssum Raimonds Vejonis, Minister Of Defense, Latvia and Maj. Gen. Walter E. Piatt, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe. Also available in high definition.

The Littoral Combat Ship is the Navy’s newest class of warship. The INDEPENDENCE variant LCS is an aluminum Stabilized Slender Monohull ship and the FREEDOM variant LCS is a steel Double Chine Advanced Semi-Planing Monohull ship.

The United States Marine Corps Warfighting Lab conducted an Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) as part of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) July 9 - 14, 2014. As threats to America's global interests evolve and manifest in new ways, the Marine Corps will step out smartly to assess its own methodologies, composition and equipment requirements to ensure effectiveness in a rapidly changing environment. The AWE is part of the Marine Corps' commitment to rebalance and posture itself for future security environments around the world. Also available in high definition.

A promotional spot for NATO’s new Return to Hope website.

NATO’s new Return to Hope website weaves together the story of Afghanistan as told by some of the amazing people who returned there, determined to help create a better country. It is built around their compelling human stories, told by the individuals themselves, and presents their perspectives.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Australian Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, assault an enemy position during Exercise Koolendong at Bradshaw Training Area, Aug 21, 2014. Four Marines with 1st Bn., 5th Marines, were given an opportunity to support elements of the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and 1st Armored Brigade. During Exercise Koolendong 2014, approximately 1500 Marines and Australian Defence Force soldiers will undertake a wide spectrum of infantry training activities to include establishing an expeditionary operating base in austere conditions, company-sized helicopter and ground live-fire ranges.

Known only as ”Rambo”, an Afghan gate guard at Camp Phoenix in Kabul gained notoriety when he prevented, with his bare hands, a potentially devastating suicide attack on the base he was protecting. Rambo recounts the incident and shows us, step by step, how he disarmed the would-be attacker. He received several accolades for his bravery, including a signed picture from the actor Sylvester Stallone. Includes sound bites from 'Rambo', Gate guard. Also available in high definition.

This documentary follows the soldiers and leadership of the Afghan National Army as they train to combat the insurgents throughout Afghanistan.

Recruiting video for Marine Corps Officer Helicopter Pilots to apply for HMX-1 out of Quantico, Va.

A project run by the French Institute in Kabul – street children were given cameras and asked to document their lives from their perspective. The resulting best photos were displayed at an exhibition at the Institute. We follow the children, getting an insight into life working on the street as they try to balance attending school with supporting their families – and see what new opportunities this introduction into the world of photography has given them.
Teaser: There are an estimated six million children working part or full time on the streets of Afghanistan. A photography project which gave cameras to some of these children, shows us a unique perspective on their lives.

The Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 support Command, Task Force 51 while forward deployed in the Arabian Gulf. CTF 51 provides command and control of amphibious forces in the region, contingency response missions, maritime humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Also available in high definition.

Promotional video for DefenseTV.

Sgt. Wayne Weston, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron armorer aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., shares the importance of the armory in the Marine Corps. Armorers clean, repair and provide physical security for a number of weapons used by the Marines.

On 19 July, 2014, Black Sea Rotational Force's (BSRF) 14.2 Combat Camera produced a video highlighting Marines attached to Conus Based Air Alert Force from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, as they deployed to Bulgaria with BSRF-14 in support of Platinum Lion 14-1. Additional Contour footage provided by Lance Corporals Ryan Witkowski and Joshua Stone, Riflemen, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. Platinum Lion 14-1 includes U.S. Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment... read more

On 19 July, 2014, Black Sea Rotational Force's (BSRF) 14.2 Combat Camera produced a video highlighting Marines attached to Conus Based Air Alert Force from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, as they deployed to Bulgaria with BSRF-14 in support of Platinum Lion 14-1. Additional Contour footage provided by Lance Corporals Ryan Witkowski and Joshua Stone, Riflemen, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. Platinum Lion 14-1 includes U.S. Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, as well as soldiers from Bulgaria, Romania, Azerbaijan, and the United Kingdom. At more than 650 participants, Platinum Lion 14-1 is the largest exercise to take place in Novo Selo Training Area. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media production by Staff Sgt Tanner M. Iskra, 2nd Marine Division, Combat Camera/ Released) Also available in high definition.   show less

A 13 person detachment from New Zealand's 16 Field Regiment are currently working with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery. Sixteen Field Regiment and 3rd Battalion have embarked on an exchange programme whereby they can learn tactics, techniques and procedures that will help each other perform as a better team during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise. (New Zealand Defence Force video by Mr. Benjamin Winter/Released)

Maintainers with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 aren’t the only ones directly responsible for the overall well being of the aircrew. It’s up to the Intelligence Department who supports the pilots while they fly. Corporal Anthony Rayis has the story. Video contains interviews with Marines from Dinwiddie, Va., and Cranberry Township, Penn. Available in high definition.

Las Vegas native Lance Cpl. Brandon Dieckmann, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, India Co., operates the Legged Squad Support System through an open field at Kahuku Training Area July 10-12, 2014. The LS3 is experimental technology being tested by the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab as part of the Advanced Warfighting Experiment during Rim of the Pacific 2014. There are multiple technologies being tested during RIMPAC, the largest maritime exercise in the Pacific region. This year's RIMPAC features 22 countries and around 25,000 people.

A Marine rides in the back of the Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate, experimental technology being tested by Marine Corps Warfighting Lab during Rim of the Pacific 2014 at Kahuku Training Area July 10, 2014. The GUSS is a multi-purpose support vehicle equipped with sensors to allow operation with or without a driver. GUSS is one of many technologies being experimented in a field environment during the Advanced Warfighting Experiment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sarah Dietz)

Marines field test a LS3 at the Kahuku Training Area in Oahu, Hawaii.

GoPro footage of Marines maneuvering the Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate (GUSS), experimental technology being tested by the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab during Rim of the Pacific 2014 at Kahuku Training Area on Oahu, Hawaii, July 12, 2014. The GUSS is a multi-purpose support vehicle based on the ITV equipped with sensors to allow operation with or without a driver. GUSS is one of many technologies being experimented in a field environment during the Advanced Warfighting Experiment looking at new technologies and war fighting concepts for the Marine Corps of the future. Available in high definition.

Live streaming of the Marine amphibious landing during RIMPAC 2014. The Marines will be testing a prototype amphibious vehicle called UHAC (Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector). The UHAC will come ashore from the USS Rushmore, July 10, 2014 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows on Oahu, Hawaii during a Marine Corps Advanced Warfighting Experiment. The AWE is the culmination of a decade of progressive experimentation conducted by the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) where they are... read more

Live streaming of the Marine amphibious landing during RIMPAC 2014. The Marines will be testing a prototype amphibious vehicle called UHAC (Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector). The UHAC will come ashore from the USS Rushmore, July 10, 2014 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows on Oahu, Hawaii during a Marine Corps Advanced Warfighting Experiment. The AWE is the culmination of a decade of progressive experimentation conducted by the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) where they are testing potential future technologies, solutions and concepts to future Marine Air Ground Task Force challenges. The AWE is taking part during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Lt. Col. Don Gordon, the current technology officer at MCWL, said the UHAC is one of those experimental technologies that displays a possible capability of being able to insert Marines in areas where current technology wouldn’t be able to insert them based on current systems that are fielded. The UHAC prototype is a ship-to-shore connector and is half the size of the intended machine. Currently, the UHAC travels at four knots using a track system with floatation-like pads that propels itself through different terrain.   show less

The Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector makes its way toward the USS Rushmore to pick up heavy logistics gear and ITV to support operations on Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, during the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Advanced Warfare Experiment, July 11, 2014.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment land in CH-53 helicopters and begin training operations on Kahuku Training Area in Oahu, Hawaii's north shore, July 10. They are supporting the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab's Advanced Warfighting Experiment taking part during RIMAC 2014 to test enhanced MAGTF operations.

Vietnam vet continues his communication with his wife, long after war.

Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., begin the excavation operation today following the crash of
an AV-8B Harrier II fighter jet that destroyed three homes in Imperial, Calif., June fourth. Military and local officials met to plan a collaborative effort to safely restore the affected area.

Remember the ultimate sacrifice of those who gave all. Marine Corps Memorial Day message featuring Medal of Honor nominee, Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, and the music of Lt. Col. Mike Carrado.

Over the last decade there has been an unprecedented increase in Special Operations around the world. This video showcases the dynamic mission of the Air Force Special Operations Command. Video by 2nd Combat Camera Squadron.

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing helped San Diego agencies put out several fires that have ravaged the county. The unit used CH-53E Super Stallions, KC-130J Super Hercules', UH-1Y Hueys and CH-46E Sea Knights to help combat the fires throughout the area. Also available in high definition

On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Available in high definition.

KANGAROO FLATS TRAINING AREA, Northern Territory, Australia – Marines
with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, perform a live-fire range during a training exercise, here, May 1, 2014. The Marines with MRF-D will conduct independent and bilateral training with the Australian Defence Force aboard existing ADF facilities during the six-month rotation.

Tech. Sgt. Jamie Meadows-Valley traveled to Ukraine to adopt 2-year-old Oleksandra from an orphanage. Jamie, her husband, Master Sgt. Ernie Valley, and the couple’s children have embraced Oleksandra as part of their family, where she has made remarkable strides since coming to America. (U.S. Air Force video/Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse)

note: the music for this video is © 2014 Samuel Morse, however it has unlimited copy and distribution license when used in conjunction with this video.

Marines with the Infantry Officer's Course conducted a long range raid on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 24. The Marines were lifted approximately 70 miles off the coast of southern California by Third Marine Aircraft Wing and East Coast aircraft. The Marines also used new technology to plan before boots hit the ground.

News Package-Infantry Soldiers from 1-68 AR, 3ABCT, 4ID, learn how to incorporate mechanized infantry into air missions during training at Ft Carson, Colorado. Clips include CH-47 Chinook Helicopter, soldiers engaging oppositional forces, and medical support for wounded troops.

1st CAB Aircraft Powertrain Repairer conducts Fluorescent Penetrant and 50 Hour Borescope Inspections on U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter.

A tanker aircrew off loads over 70,000 lbs of fuel to a NATO E-3 AWACS during a combat sortie over northern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Includes sound bites from Capt. Dorothy Ellis, KC-135 Aircraft Commander, 92nd Air Refueling Suadron, Fairchild AFB, Wa. Hometown: Moore, SC; 1st Lt. Robert Dobbins, Co-Pilot, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan. Hometown: Hobe Sound, Fla. and SrA Shawna Sims, Boom Operator, 92nd Air Refueling Suadron, Fairchild AFB, Wa. Hometown: Lufkin, Tx. Also available in high definition.

U.S. Army Pathfinder from the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division conduct reflexive fire training. Staff Sergeant Josh Lovely visited Jalalabad Airfield to bring you the story. Includes soundbites from Sergeant Robert True, Infantryman. Also available in high definition.

U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment conduct a rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The range helped to keep the Marines familiar with the different weapons systems and more effective in their employment. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Eric S. Wilterdink/Released)

Without planes being able to safely enter and exit, an air base wouldn't have much of a mission. Staff Sgt. Dustin Roberts takes us to the air traffic controllers who make sure Al Udeid stays on course. Includes soundbites from Senior Airman Rachael Plantz, air traffic controller, and Capt. Joseph Clark, air field flight commander.

Package featuring a story on unique Marine Corps crisis response and HADR capabilities. Also available in high definition

Marine Corps Systems Command and affiliated program executive offices work hard every day to deliver critical warfighting capabilities to Marines. As the Department of Navy's systems command for Marine Corps ground weapons and information technology systems, MCSC develops, buys and manages these warfighting tools from cradle to grave. Together, with its partners at Marine Corps Combat Development Command; Combat Development and Integration; Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity; Plans, Policies and Operations; and other entities, MCSC equips the warfighter to win. Watch this video to see how MCSC gets Marines the gear they need when they need it.

The U.S. Army Asymmetric Warfare Group hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of its Asymmetric Warfare Training Center Jan. 24 at Fort A.P. Hill. Participants included State and local officials from Virginia, representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Training and Doctrine Command, and various others who attended to witness the historic event. The state-of-the-art facility provides a location for the AWG to replicate complex operational environments and develop solutions—which includes exploring adaptive tactics, techniques and procedures. Available in high definition.

SERE instructors at Yokota Air Base train dozens of aircrew members each year testing their ability to survive, evade, resist and escape. Available in high definition.

Starting with a single cellist on the floor of the National Air and Space Museum's Milestones of Flight gallery and swelling to 120 musicians, The United States Air Force Band exhilarated museum visitors yesterday with its first-ever flash mob. The four-minute performance featured an original arrangement of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring/Joy to the World," led by the Band's commander and conductor, Col. Larry H. Lang. Unsuspecting museum visitors including tourists and school groups were astonished as instrumentalists streamed into the gallery from behind airplanes and space capsules, and vocalists burst into song from the Museum's second floor balcony. Also available in high definition

(Executive Producer: Col. Larry H. Lang)

Fighter pilots in the military have been a big part of war since World War I. This is a feature about about the fighter pilots and the aircraft they fly. Includes sound bites from Capt. Jake Frederick, Pilot and Maj. William Backlund, Pilot. Also available in high definition.

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany--52nd 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight members conducted field training complete with exploding pumpkins Nov. 6. The members of EOD held the pumpkin demo to fulfill annual training requirements and train new Airmen on core tasks. Produced by SrA Rusty Frank. Also available in High Definition.

The 934th Air Wing and 133rd Air Wing in Minneapolis, Minn. perform an eight ship night drop on November 15th.

Afghan National Army's Mobile Strike Force take the lead in Southern Afghanistan, patrolling the streets and looking to take control of insurgent activity in the area. Available in High Definition.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conduct helicopter evacuation training as preparation for their deployment to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Sergeant Partian and Soldiers from Combined Task Force Dragoon are providing security and over watch for a convoy of friendly forces passing through this small village in Kandahar Province Afghanistan. He is part of a Low-level voice intercept team looking for enemy communication signals. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Christopher Partain, LLVI Operator, Combined Task Force Dragoon and Staff Sgt. Larry Jackson, Platoon Sergeant, Combined Task Force Dragoon. Available in High... read more

Sergeant Partian and Soldiers from Combined Task Force Dragoon are providing security and over watch for a convoy of friendly forces passing through this small village in Kandahar Province Afghanistan. He is part of a Low-level voice intercept team looking for enemy communication signals. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Christopher Partain, LLVI Operator, Combined Task Force Dragoon and Staff Sgt. Larry Jackson, Platoon Sergeant, Combined Task Force Dragoon. Available in High Definition. Visit the 2d Cavalry Regiment's website http://www.2cr.army.mil Like us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/2ndCavalryRegiment 2 CR photos on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragoon2scr Production by SSG Jose Ibarra 2 CR Public Affairs Office Kandahar Afghanistan   show less

Part two of a four part series: Cpl. Adam Stanek, a Clermont, Fla., native and vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), talks about his position as the driver in the lead navigation vehicle for convoys through Helmand province, Afghanistan. Stanek serves as the eyes, ears and protective shield for convoys of up to 40 vehicles pushing through rugged desert terrain where possible attacks and improvised explosive devices are a constant threat. Also available in High Definition.

Part one of a three part series: Cpl. Andrew Salabarria, a Staten Island, N.Y., native and turret gunner with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), talks about his position as the gunner in the lead navigation vehicle for convoys through Helmand province, Afghanistan. Salabarria serves as the eyes, ears and protective shield for convoys of up to 40 vehicles pushing through rugged desert terrain where possible attacks and improvised explosive devices are a constant threat. Also available in High Definition.

Part three of a four part series: Cpl. Lee Walls, a Port St. Lucie, Fla., native and navigator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), talks about his position as the route maker in the lead navigation vehicle for convoys through Helmand province, Afghanistan. Walls serves as the eyes, ears and protective shield for convoys of up to 40 vehicles pushing through rugged desert terrain where possible attacks and improvised explosive devices are a constant threat. Available in HD.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) provide Close Air Support during Instructor Pilot Fly exercise Sep 28, 2013.

Senior Marine leaders have identified a deficiency in the ability of Marines to successfully engage moving hostile infantry personnel. As a result, the Marine Warfighting Lab conducted an experiment to identify the most effective technique to engage moving targets from Sept. 16 to 27, 2013 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The experiment was supported by the U.S. Army, Asymmetric Warfare Group, The Basic School and Weapons Training Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps video Lance Cpl. Ally... read more

Senior Marine leaders have identified a deficiency in the ability of Marines to successfully engage moving hostile infantry personnel. As a result, the Marine Warfighting Lab conducted an experiment to identify the most effective technique to engage moving targets from Sept. 16 to 27, 2013 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The experiment was supported by the U.S. Army, Asymmetric Warfare Group, The Basic School and Weapons Training Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps video Lance Cpl. Ally Beiswanger) Additional footage provided by: Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea Cpl. Daniel Wetzel Range Qualification File Footage by: Cpl. Jeffrey Scarmazzi Cpl. Jan Bender Read more about the experiment below: http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/3488/Article/150925/marine-corps-warfighting-lab-experiment-may-lead-to-possible-change-in-target-e.aspx Available in High Definition.   show less

Air Force Security Forces training involves hard work, energy, and every now and then a high pain tolerance. A1C Braden Anderson takes us to Moody AFB, Georgia, where Security Forces Airmen prepare for a shocking experience. Soundbites include SSgt Marc Robinson - 23d Security Forces Unit Trainer. Produced by A1C Braden Anderson. Also available in High Definition.

Currahee Soldiers train and observe Afghan National Army Soldiers in a live fire Walk and Shoot training Exercise. Includes sound bites from Capt. Brandon Lapehn, 4th BCT, 101st ABN DIV. Also available in high definition.

Marines from patrol base Boldak provide the local community with helpful household items. Includes sound bites from Capt. Andrew Nicholson, Company Commander. Also available in high definition.

After receiving continued rocket attacks and other in-direct fire at Forward Operating Base Shank in Eastern Afghanistan, U.S. Army Cavalry
Scouts began conducting patrols to collect information and show presence in the region. Marine Corporal Joshua DeFour reports. Produced by Cpl. Joshua DeFour. Also available in High Definition.

Marines serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion
prepare for combat situations outside of their vehicles by performing a grenade training exercise at range 109. Available in High Definition

Situational training lanes are being conducted in the Baltic
nation of Latvia as part of Saber Strike 2013. They aim to enhance
combat readiness and the integration of coalition forces. Air Force Technical Sergeant Burt Traynor reports. Soundbites from CW3 Mike Ebinal, Cpt. Kesteris Kaspars, Sgt. 1st Class Brett Coffman.

Camp Pendleton Calif. -- Memebers of the Japanese Self Defense Force offload personnel and behicles from the Japanese ship Huyga here May 31. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise designated to test Navy and Marine Corps forces at the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) level, while promoting military-military cooperation and interoperability with partnered nations. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. Available in high definition.

Coast Guardsmen from the Antigua Barbuda Defense Force, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines perform multiple boat pursuit drills. The training was conducted during Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Available in high definition.

B-Roll, Memorial Day Ceremony Held at Regional Command South, Kandahar, Afghanistan. Servicemembers gather at Regional Command South Headquarters for a Memorial Day Service to honor all American Fallen Heroes. Includes sound bites from Brig. Gen. Christopher P. Hughes, Deputy Commanding General - Maneuver, Regional Command South, Afghanistan. Available in high definition.

Of the hundreds of training programs underway throughout Afghanistan, some of the most popular, focus on the proper use of weapons. On a recent visit to Khost Province, Gail McCabe met a member of an SFAT team who says his is one of the most popular classes to be found. Soundbites from SFC Roberto Garza.

1st Sgt. Michael Treanor lost his parents and step daughter in the OKC Murrah Building bombing. That experience led him to the 63rd Civil Support Team, where he is now a first responder for catastrophic events. Available in high definition.

Video B-Roll of destruction in a residential neighborhood in Moore, Oklahoma May 22, 2013. An EF-5 tornado struck the central Oklahoma town May 20, 2013. Produced by Staff Sgt. David Clark. Also available in High Definition.

The Oklahoma National Guard conducts presence patrols in tornado ravaged neighborhoods in Moore, Okla. The following footage contains video from inside a humvee and shots of tornado damage. Available in High Definition.

Uncut aerial video from start to finish of the Moore tornado damage path. Produced by Lt. Col. Lindy White. Also available in High Definition.

Soldiers from 700 Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team secure a perimeter around the Plaza Tower Elementary School which was devastated by the May 20th tornado. BROLL includes shots of rescue teams digging to find survivors. Also available in high definition.

Soldiers from 700 Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team secure a perimeter around the Plaza Tower Elementary School which was devastated by the May 20th tornado. Includes sound bites from Specialist Josh Gragert, 700 Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Quick Response Force. Also available in high definition.

Oklahoma National Guard Airmen from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron perform search and rescue missions at night using thermal imaging technology.
BROLL includes search and rescuers going house to house looking for survivors. Also available in high definition.

Maintaining strong security in Afghanistan takes solid command and control. In Uruzgan province, regional demands are the business of the Operations Coordination Center, Provincial. Gail McCabe takes a closer look.

Production showcasing hybrid power systems for the Marine Corps, as part of the Expeditionary Forwarded Operating Base (ExFOB), run by the Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O). Hybrid power systems, combing smart controls, energy storage and solar PV with existing diesel generators, will redefine how the Marine Corps powers the future. The Marine Corps ExFOB process is designed to identify and evaluate commercial technologies that can increase the self-sufficiency of expeditionary forces. Produced by Kim Hardison.

Soldiers of 3rd Brigade Combat Team conduct a company level live fire exercise in Hawaii. Soldiers clear building and use explosives to reach their objective. Available in High Definition.

Aztec Company, Second Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Second Infantry Division conducts an Afghan National Army led search for weapon and explosive caches in Zabul Province.

YUMA, Ariz. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. S. B. Hibbard, landing support specialist, provides an overview of Landing Support Team support for the Marine Warfighter during WTI 2-13. Available in high definition.

Package about OH-58 helicopters at Bagram Airfield and how they are economical to use. Produced by Sgt. Brittany Armstrong.

LTC James Davis explains how his retrograde team supports the mission in Afghanistan.

Marines with Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303 provide close air support from a UH-1Y Huey helicopter during a training exercise northeast of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2013. The crew of the
UH-1Y fire the GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun and an M134 minigun at simulated targets in the California desert. (U.S. Marine motion imagery by Sgt. Chad J. Pulliam) Available in High Definition.

A joint Force Protection Team of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines practices advanced shooting techniques on a shooting range in Kabul, Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Capt. Michael Chua and Cpl. Robert Field, Force Protection Team Members; Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Proffitt, Team Leader and Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Swansinger, Force Protection NCOIC. Also available in high definition.

B-52 crews from Barksdale AFB, LA showcased the rapid global strike capability of the more than 60 year old aircraft at this year's Red Flag. Capt. Nick Johnson's hometown: Sacramento, CA; Capt. Ken Sterling's hometown: Southlake, TX. Also available in high definition

An informative documentary about the Humane Society of Yuma and what U.S. Marines with the Single Marine Program at MCAS Yuma do to help out through volunteering.

Celebrities, like singers and comedians, go to Afghanistan often to sing or tell jokes to the troops. Sgt. 1st Class E. L. Craig tells us about a celebrity visit that gave the troops a chance to say something. Includes sound bites from Lester Holt, NBC Anchor, Today Show and Lt. Col. Francis Piccoli, USMC, ISAF Joint Command. Also available in high definition.

The 420th Combat Engineering Team clears routes for safe travel in the Kunduz Province of Northern Afghanistan. Story by SGT Jacob Connor. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Alex Kube, Squad Leader, 420th Engineers and Cpl. Derek Welsh, Team Leader, 420th Engineers. Also available in high definition.

A non-narrative video package telling the story of volunteers from the Commemorative Air Force who fly a fully-functioning B-17 around the country, acting as a "flying museum." Available in High Definition.

The phrase "do more with less," comes to mind when you see an Airman in minimal shoes, Senior Airman Tori Fleck has the story on these unique sneakers. Includes soundbites from Maj. Jana Wiener, physical therapist. Also available in high definition.

The U.S. Military deployed and French forces partnered up to test their capabilities of handling a mass casualty. Staff Sergeant Sara Weeks takes us to the accident scene.
REPORTER
Service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti participated in their first ever mass casualty exercise combined with U.S. joint military and French forces. In this exercise scenario combined U.S. and French military forces are involved in a traffic accident with multiple. casualties.
SB
The key component in... read more

The U.S. Military deployed and French forces partnered up to test their capabilities of handling a mass casualty. Staff Sergeant Sara Weeks takes us to the accident scene. REPORTER Service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti participated in their first ever mass casualty exercise combined with U.S. joint military and French forces. In this exercise scenario combined U.S. and French military forces are involved in a traffic accident with multiple. casualties. SB The key component in this was the command and control components between the U.S. and the French operations center and command to begin dialogue and figure out how they were going to conduct this operation in order to get forty bodies from out here in Grand Bara seventy-five kilometers back to Djibouti to get them proper medical care. REPORTER First responders arrived to the scene of the accident by helicopter and quickly triaged and transported patients to receive medical treatment. Testing the medical unit’s capabilities which includes the medical evacuation procedures of both forces are also major components of the exercise. SB: Exercises like this supports the HOA mission because we are working with our partner nation being the French since we both have a significant foot print here in Djibouti. This is the first step of further outreaching effort that eventually will hopefully incorporate the Djiboutians and our other partner nations to include the Germans, the Spanish so we can have a plied combat multiplier as far as everyone being involved because if we had a mass casualty event along these lines that involved local Djiboutians we would need to use the Djiboutian resources as well. So this is the first step toward that. REPORTER Exercises such as this one help build coalition capacity to enhance medical readiness and ultimately save lives. For Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa Public Affairs, I’m Staff Sergeant Sara Weeks. Also available in high definition.   show less

Scout snipers with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Regimental Combat Team 6, provided surveillance of the battlefield for intelligence gathering while other Marines with Alpha Co. interrupted enemy supply lines during Operation Helmand Viper. Produced by Cpl. Ed Galo. Includes soundbites from Marine Cpl. Eric Mabry, scout sniper team leader, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6.

A short documentary about a mass casualty exercise at a combat support hospital or CSH during MEDEX 12 in Sagami (Army) General Depot in Sagamihara, Japan right outside of Tokyo. Participating units include: U.S. Army Pacific, 18th Medical Command, U.S. Army Japan and the soldiers from the 325th Combat Support Hospital, 139th Medical Brigade, and 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) from Independence, Missouri. Shot and Produced by SSG Robert Ham
Music by Celldweller. Also available in High Definition.

Neil Armstrong Tribute featuring soundbites from CAPT. Roy J. Kelley - Chief of Staff, CNAF; CDR. Bennet B. Goff - Naval Aviator and CDR. Brandon Hammond - Naval Aviator.

Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also an aerospace engineer, U.S. Navy pilot, test pilot, and university professor.
Also available in High Definition.

Members of the 716th Explosive Ordinance Detachment, 17 Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 2nd Engineer Brigade detonated an unexploded artillery shell found on a mountainside near Seward Highway. Also available in high definition.

A mission-feature of VMAQ-2, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron-2 “Death Jesters” --though they prefer their vintage squadron moniker, the “Playboys,” a nod to the 100th Anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps Aviation. They provide top cover on the electromagnetic spectrum to coalition forces in Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Capt. Dan Gibbon, EA-6B Pilot, Capt. Garon Taylor-Tyree, EA-6B ECMO and Lance Cpl. Calvin Spears, EA-6B Plane Captain. Also available in high definition.

Marine Corps Base Hawawaii, Hawaii - (Aug. 1, 2012) - Marines and soldiers from Malaysia, the Kingdom of Tonga and the U. S. conduct a joint training exercise, MOUT - Military Operations Urban Terrain, during the final phase of RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise form June 29 tp Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest... read more

Marine Corps Base Hawawaii, Hawaii - (Aug. 1, 2012) - Marines and soldiers from Malaysia, the Kingdom of Tonga and the U. S. conduct a joint training exercise, MOUT - Military Operations Urban Terrain, during the final phase of RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise form June 29 tp Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elisandro T. Diaz/RELEASED) Available in High Definition.   show less

Kaneohe Marine Corps Base - Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2012) Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles storm KBAY beach as the final training exercise during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. Also available in high definition.

Kaneohe Marine Corps Base - Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2012) Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles storm KBAY beach as the final training exercise during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. Also available in high definition.

Marines and Sailors of Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, ready themselves for a fictitious battle during Exercise Hamel 2012. As part of the multi-national training evolution, the Marines will face the Australian Army's 1st Brigade (reinforced) in simulated engagements for the next three weeks in the field with little resupply. Soundbite includes 1st Lt. Sam Long - Executing Officer, G. Co., BLT 2/1, 31st MEU. Produced by Cpl. Jonathan Wright. Also available in High Definition.

Package about combat engineers helping to rebuild a road in eastern Afghanistan. Produced by Gail McCabe. Includes soundbites from Maj. Adam Chalmers, 9th Engineer Battalion, 172 IBCT, Capt. Anwar, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army, and Capt. David Farrar, A Co., 9th Engineer Battalion, 172 IBCT. Also available in high definition.

A unique training exercise on Joint Base Lewis-McChord helps familiarize Soldiers with a one of a kind weapons system. Includes sound bites from Capt. Talgin Cannon, Bravo Battery Commander for 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment and Spc. Thomas Barton, Team Chief in Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Also available in high definition.

Multimedia package that features the values of the U.S. Army during it's 237th birthday.

Retired MGySgt Tom Knoll begins his third cross-country run to benefit charity. His newest trek takes him from New Orleans, LA to International Falls, MN, over a distance of 1,650 miles. He will finish just before his 80th birthday.

It's a bird, it's a plane..ok it is a plane! It's the Geico Skytypers! Take a look to find out what it takes to fly these WWII Warbirds and ride along in the cockpit! Soundbites from Bob Johansen. Produced by Airman 1st Class Daniel Burkhardt. Also available in high definition.

Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan are not only working outside their Military Occupational Specialties to accomplish the mission but, are also using skills from home to help our Afghan partners prepare for the future. Soundbites include SGT. Justin Lannom - Combined Task Force Arrowhead. Produced by Army Sergeant Nathaniel Phillips. Also available in High Definition.

The 1st Infantry Division, nicknamed the Big Red One, is the United States Army's oldest division, serving from World War I to Operation Enduring Freedom. Marine Corporal Tia Nagle takes us to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, where the Big Red One is taking charge. Soundbites include MG. Daniel Allyn - 1st Cavalry Division Commanding General and MG. William Mayville - 1st Infantry Division Commanding General. Produced by Cpl. Tia Nagle. Also available in High Definition.

During World War II, a Field Artillery Forward Observer was an Army Officer responsible for directing fire and maintaining communications from a forward position. Marine Corporal Tia Nagle introduces us to a Joint Fires Observer doing his part during Operation Enduring Freedom. Soundbites include: SGT. Dustin Kibler - Joint Fires Observer, 1st BN 32nd Infantry Regiment, Scout Platoon. Produced by Cpl. Tia Nagle. Also available in High Definition.

Of the many occupations found in the military, some combine technical skills with the grit of combat. Lance Cpl. Christofer Baines tells us how a group of soldiers does just that while helping save lives in the process. Includes soundbites from Spc. Christopher Compagnone. Also available in high definition.

Package about a Veterinarian performing surgery on a military canine. Includes sound bites from Capt. Matthew Reed, Bagram Veterinary Clinic OIC, Spc. William Vidal, and Pfc. Jessica Ellis, Animal Healthcare Specialists. Also available in high definition.

Package about 45th IBCT members returning home March 3 at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City. Also available in high definition

B-roll of Task Force Saber, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade OH-58D Kiowa Warriors firing rockets and .50 cal machine guns. Just the good parts. Nat. sound clip from Chief Warrant Officer 3 Luke Whittington, Task Force Saber Kiowa Warrior Maintenance Test Pilot. Also available in high definition

As a retired aircraft mechanic, Roger has always loved airplanes. But he's never met one like her. She's a timeless symbol of World War II, and she's come to him for help. She's seen better days, and desperately needs his tender hands and passionate heart to help restore her to her former glory. This is the story of Roger Brigner, his love affair with "Belle," and the lasting legacy their relationship will leave behind. Available in High Definition.

Package about how combat medics are responsible for providing care to service members who experience frontline trama on the battlefield. Medics are inbedded with each platoon not only to access casualties but to monitor the ongoing health of their team. For medics like Zachery Weaver ensuring that his platoon is taken care of is his priority. Produced by Spc. Crystal Madriz, Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.

Package of the AFC and NFC teams who practiced for the Pro Bowl at Joint Base Pearl Harbor / Hickam. Soundbites from Charles Tillman, DeMarcus Ware, Andy Dalton. Produced by Staff Sgt. Robert Ham. Also available in high definition.

Package about how Indianapolis welcomes the superbowl and brings with it many military appreciation events at the Superbowl Village "The Epicenter of Awsome", Indianapolis, Indiana. Soundbites include Mayor Greg Ballard - Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana. Also available in High Definition.

Air Force Air Traffic Controllers are faced with one of the most stressful responsibilities an Airman can have - to keep the skies above us safe. There is a sound bite from SSgt. Katie Carrier, Air Traffic Controller and A1C Brandon Voight, Air Traffic Controller. Produced by A1C Andrew Buchanan. Available in high definition.

VMGR-252 Squadron utilizes the KC-130J aircraft as the Harvest Hawk to support ground units in Afghanistan aboard Kandahar Air Field, Jan. 21. Produced by Marine Cpl. Daniel A. Wulz. Also available in high definition.

Package about the Combined Joint Task Force 82 Command Group Personal Security Detachment, the protective services unit of the 82nd Airborne Division's senior commanders. SPC Scott Matheson rides along with CJTF-82 CG PSD on a security convoy in Kandahar, Afghanistan. SSG Deril Oliver, a team leader with the PSD and a native of Houston, Texas, is interviewed. Also available in high definition

Coalition forces often use patrols to secure villages and in some cases, entire districts. In this report, Petty Officer Erick Holmes takes us on a unique patrol that pushed a group of soldiers to the limit. Sound bites from 1st Lt. Louis Christ, Platoon Leader, Delta Company, 2-2 Infantry. Hometown; Eldora, N.J.

Production of U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, taking highly accurate IDF at Patrol Base Georgetown in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan on November 22, 2011. The Marines suppress the enemy with squad organic weapons, TOW missiles and .50 caliber machine guns. After 5 hours the Marines take casualties and get the wounded medevac'd. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Jacob M. Lagoze / Released) Also available in high definition.

Package about coalition forces, mentors and instructors teaching Afghan National Security Forces how to counter the improvised explosive device. Students attending the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at Joint Sustainment Academy, Camp Leatherneck, learn how to place explosives on IEDs and blow them up during an exercise held at Camp Bastion's training range, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Gino Flores. Includes soundbites from Master Chief Scott Trieble, from Aiea, Hawaii, Navy explosives ordnance disposal expert, Counter Improvised Explosives Devices Task Force. Also available in high definition.

The United States Navy welcomes its newest logistics aircraft on Oct. 21, 2011. The new C-40A Clippers are replacing the C-9B Skytrains of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57. Also available in high definition

The invention of firearms changed war forever. As a result, new forms of body armor were created to protect troops. However, with greater protection came less maneuverability. Cpl. Nick Neighbors tells us how the Marine Corps is aiming for the best of both worlds.

Soundbites: Master Sgt. Maceo Mathis - New Equipment Training Chief, Marine Corps Systems Command
Marc King - President, Ceradyne Armor Systems.

The Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps present the 236th Marine Corps birthday message and honor the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and how the events shaped the lives of Marines past and present. Also availaible in high definition. USMCBBMessage

The 133rd MPAD was embedded with a Kentucky Army National Guard team to document a convoy mission. Charlie Company 1/149th Infantry Battalion was due to start their mission just before an unexpected sandstorm swept through the area. Print journalist Sgt. Scott Raymond and I, video journalist, decided to document this experience for a second story.

Package describing the process of how Military Information Support Operations personnel help broadcast the district governors message in Kajaki, Afghanistan on Aug 10, 2011. The broadcasts are designed to easily spread important messages to multiple areas throughout Kajaki. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Charles T. Mabry II/Released). Also available in High Definition.

A Co 2/35 take part in a mission to send goods to the Nuristan province's local citizens and to resupply Afghan national police stations. Also available in high definition

Personality feature about Spc. Kalani Ho'opi'i. Ho'opi'i, a Hawaii native, plays his ukulele during his deployment to Eastern Afghanistan. Available in high definition.

Package about a USO tour, featuring Jon Stewart, Karl Malone, and David Blaine, visiting the soldiers of Task Force Duke at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Ben K. Navratil. Also available in high definition.

Military Working Dog Teams package story about what they are and what their purpose in Afghanistan is. Produced by Sgt. Seth Barham. Also available in high definition

This is a feature story on Senior Airman Binh Martz, an aircraft hydraulics journeyman with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Detachment 4, describing why he believes his job is important in helping make a difference. Also available in high definition.

Package of the history, risk and local/federal efforts to reduce flooding in California with one of the world’s largest flood risk reduction systems. Produced by the Sacramento District and the California Department of Water Resources. This video is part of the Corps of Engineers Flood Plain Management Services Program (FPMS) which funds projects that educate the public about flood hazards where they live and work and actions they can take to reduce property damage and prevent loss of life. FPMS also provides technical assistance to local governments and interested groups. More info: http://1.usa.gov/pEeQ0s . Produced by John Prettyman. Also available in high definition.

Most weapons reloading on roatary aircraft takes place on the forward arming and refueling point. Now since the Afghan airmen of the Kandahar Air Wing have a weapons loading point to load onto a dormant aircraft they can complete a mission from start to finish independently. Air Force Sgt. George Maddon takes us to be a part of one such mission. Also available in high definition

Package about how most rotary aircraft weapons reloading takes place on the forward arming and refueling point. Air Force Sgt. George Maddon takes us to Kandahar Air Wing where Afghan Airmen now have a place to load munitions all by themselves in Afghanistan. Sound bites include Capt. Carlos Colon - Kandahar Air Wing Civil Engineering Adviser, Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa. and Capt. Azizullah - Kandahar Air Wing Ammo and Weapons Commander. Produced by Tech Sgt. George Maddon. Also available in High Definition.

Soldiers of the 5th Iraqi army division soldiers take part in M-198 crew drill training at Kirkush military training base, Iraq. Sgt. Jesse Youngstrom has more from KMTB. Also available in high definition

The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Apache Unit has saved hundreds of lives during the Units deployment so far. People often focus on the pilots who accomplish these missions, but it is the mechanics that keep the birds running smoothly. Air Force Sgt. Joshua Peargin takes us to Mazar-E-Sharif where one mechanic tells us about the impact that they have made so far. Also available in high definition

Package about how U.S. forces in Afghanistan work with several government agencies, paving the way to a successful future. Petty Officer Cody Hitson shows how military firefighters in Kabul prepare one such agency. Sound bites include Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Weyer - Firefighter Instructor and Senior Airman Germane White - Firefighter Instructor, Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hitson. Also available in High Definition.

B-Roll of the aftermath and cleanup efforts from the tornadoes that hit Alabama. Scenes include tornado destruction, debris removal, debris collection point and debris transportation. Also available in high definition.

Package about how Marines from 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion struck a key insurgent illicit trafficking hub along the Helmand-Pakistan border March 14-17. The attack marked the opening of Operation Rawhide II, an effort to stem the flow of narcotics, weapons, and fighters in to, out of, and around southern Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Jeremy Ross. Also available in High Definition.

NATO Training Adviser helped Afghanistan citizens celebrate the Afghan new year at Kandahar Air Wing. Sgt. Joseph Vigil shows us how they are cultivating this growing relationship. Also available in high definition

Package of Sgt. Roberto Gonzalez talking about the rewards of his job as a track vehicle repairer and instructor to the Iraqi Army. Produced by Sgt. Kristi Potts. Also available in high definition.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade partnered with the Iraqi Police to coordinate the renovation of the Al-Fadallah Elementary School in Aruba, Kirkuk. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to officially re-open the school where US Soldiers and Iraqi Police handed out school supplies, new coats, soccer balls and other toys to the students. Also available in high definition

Multimedia on a patrol high up in Chowkay District's Dewegal Valley in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province. Insurgents were mortaring Combat Outpost Fortress and orchestrating their attacks on International Security Assistance Forces and civilians alike from the valley. The Soldiers from Bayonet Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force No Slack intended to break this habit Mar. 13. The commander said contact was 85% percent likely. Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Mark Burrell. Also available in High Definition.

Package about Army Chief of Staff, Gen. George Casey and U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, visiting middle school students in Kentucky, for the national launch of Project Pass. Includes sound bites from Austin Davis, Project Pass Student, Shannon Davis, Parent of Project Pass Student, and Neal Gibbs, Project Pass Instructor. Produced by Nick Carlisle. This video available in high definition.

Soldiers from U.S. Army Japan and the 10th Support Group join forces to
distribute supplies and relief to the victims of Japan's horrendous
earthquake and tsunami that devastated the country March 11. Also available in high definition. jpearthquake11,Operation Tomodachi

A Co 2-377 PFAR from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska conduct live fire training using their 105mm Howitzers.
Produced by Brehl Garza. Also available in high definition

Afghan natives, Sweeda Kazemi and Storai Jalal, along with Marine Col. Sheila Scanlon, organized the first ever Afghan female bazaar, Camp Egges, Kabul. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class John O'Neill Herrera. Includes sound bites from Sweeda Kazemi and Storai Jalal, Bazaar Coordinators, and Col. Sheila Scanlon, U.S. Marine Corp (Senior Ranking Female Officer, Camp Eggers, Afghanistan). This video also available in high definition.

Package about how the language barrier would be a show stopper for counterinsurgency if not for the linguists who enable communication between Coalition Forces and Afghan citizens. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz introduces us to an Afghan citizen performing this important job with the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team. Sound bite includes Iklilahmad Craft, Linguist, Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team, Hometown: Kandahar, Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Also available in High Definition

1st Battalion, 11th Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division Soldiers conduct urban assault training at the Ghuzlani Warrior Training Center, the only training center in Iraq able to train battalion size elements. Produced by Sgt Josh Tverberg. Includes a sound bite from Sgt. Hashim Fadel, 1st Battalion, 11th Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division. This video also available in high definition.

Now that security gains have enabled the Zabul provincial Reconstruction Team to begin development in Arghandab District. They are building up the area and assisting its citizens. Produced by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz. Soundbite from Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Nixon. Also available in high definition

Due to a strong Taliban presence in Uruzgan, Afghanistan, some missions of the Provincial Reconstruction Team have been put on hold. Lance Cpl. Nick Neighbors shows us one project the Australian and U.S. service members are revisiting. Includes sound bites from Australian Capt. Ryan Orders, Senior Project Engineer, Uruzgan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Darwin, Australia, Also available in High Definition.

Package about how Iraqi soldiers have completed mortar training at Kirkush Military Training Base, Iraq. Sound bites include Spc. Anthony Green, Mortar Instructor, from Detroit, Mich., Unit: 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and Warrant Officer Sallah Abdullah Kurdy. Produced by Sgt. Kristi Potts. Also available in High Definition.

Package made from "Howitzer Operations" b-roll about field artillery soldiers completing maintenance and a routine test fire of howitzers in Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Julie Marshall. Soundbites from Pfc. Gary Whitlock, Sgt. Tylone Whitney, Staff Sgt. Phillip Smith. Also available in high definition.

Package about Soldiers from the 6th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Movement Enhancement Brigade,assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, setting out on a mission to construct an ice bridge that crosses the Delta River on Fort Greely, Alaska. The Army Engineers construct the bridge by building ice and crushing it then grating it out until the surface is able to support Heavy Equipment up to 56 tons. Also available in high definition.

Package about service members from Greek Engineer Company teaching bridge construction to Afghanistan soldiers. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Catherine Carbullido. Soundbites from Maj. John Velegrakis. Also available in high definition

Package of Biometrics identification used to deter criminals from joining the Afghan National Security Forces. Produced by Petty Officer Liz Murray. Soundbites from Tech Sgt. Shona Wilson, Lt. Col. Cris Marchiori.
Also available in high definition.

Package about how Polaroid cameras are used to meet with and interact with villagers in the Panjir Province, Afghanistan. There is a sound bite from 1st Lt. Holly Hess, Public Affairs Officer, PRT Panjir. Produced by Tech Sgt. Catherine Carbullido. Also available in high definition.

Package about the Embedded Training Team, Regimental Combat Team-1, teaching Afghan soldiers how to search compounds and document evidence. Footage includes classroom instructions, demonstrations and one interview soundbite from Sgt. Michael Mondt, an ETT instructor, and 25-year-old native of Kearney, Neb. Video was taken at Camp Dwyer, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Also available in high definition

Package about an construction workers breaking ground on a mosque for an Afghanistan community. Produced by Staff Sgt. Frank Brown. Also available in high definition. Soundbite from Lt. Col. Nicolas Camacho.

Feature story tells the story of the 24/7 mission of the KC-135 fleet supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Told entirely in time lapse, this piece offers a unique view of the never-ending job of KC-135 aircrews and maintainers. Includes maintenance, refueling operations, flying operations. Produced by Staff Sgt. Matthew Pardini. Includes sound bites from; Lt. Col. Scott Paffenroth, deployed from 91st Air Refueling Squadron, Macdill Air Force Base, Fla.Capt. Kevin Diifalco, deployed from... read more

Feature story tells the story of the 24/7 mission of the KC-135 fleet supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Told entirely in time lapse, this piece offers a unique view of the never-ending job of KC-135 aircrews and maintainers. Includes maintenance, refueling operations, flying operations. Produced by Staff Sgt. Matthew Pardini. Includes sound bites from; Lt. Col. Scott Paffenroth, deployed from 91st Air Refueling Squadron, Macdill Air Force Base, Fla.Capt. Kevin Diifalco, deployed from 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, Tech. Sgt. Stephen Jenkins, deployed from 151st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Salt Lake City, Utah, Capt. Breanna Mcnair, deployed from the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, Macdill AFB, Fla. This video also available in high definition.   show less

Package about the 132nd annual National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) General Conference in Austin, Texas. Army and Air Guard officers from all U.S. states and territories come together to network and discuss the current issues of the National Guard. Interviewees include Jeffery Larrabee, Strategic Planner - NDB G5 and Richard Goldberg, DRS Technologies. Produced by Army Sgt. Luke Allen. Also available in high definition.

Package of members from various Pacific Air Force (PACAF) medical installations participating in medical training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during a mock deployment to Jakarta, Indonesia. Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. Yolanda Bledsoe, 673rd Inpatient Squadron Commander, and Col. Lee Harvis, 374th Squadron Commander. Produced by Staff Sgt. Stephen Patrick. Also available in high definition.

Package of instructors with Counterinsurgency (COIN) Advisory Assistance Team giving a group of Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers a class on COIN tactics. Produced by Cpl. Brian A. Gabriel, Jr. Also available in high defintion.

Package about the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant and Sgt. Maj. visiting Marines for what could be their last visit, in country. Includes an interview with Gunnery Sgt. Sandra Center, Admin Logistics Specialist, Afghanistan Threat Finance Cell. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. This video is also available in high definition.

Package about the 2010 Runamuck Race held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Produced by Cpl. Jordan Buisman. Includes sound bites from Mr. Rick Nealis, Marine Corps Marathon Director. Also available in high definition.

Package about Marine Corps Community Service specialists bringing the mobile PX to combat outposts in Helmand Province to sell health and comfort items to the Marines. Disbursing Marines issue casual pay to the Marines so they can buy items from the mobile PX, a rare luxury for Marines serving at remote combat outposts and forward operating bases. Also available in high definition. Produced by Lance Cpl. Khoa Pelczar

Package about how how security in Wardak Province has improved over the past year. Karl W. Eikenberry, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, speaks to a crowd of Afghan civilians and coalition forces, Aug. 12, 2010 during a shura in Wardak Province with Gen. David Petraeus and the governor of Wardak. The Taliban fires an RPG at the meeting to try to disrupt it. The shura continued. Sound bite includes Gen. David Petraeus. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Also available in High Definition

Package about Marines at the Joint Security Academy Southwest teaching basic driving skills to soldiers from the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps. Soldiers participated in a course that taught them how to operate light tactical vehicles. Produced by Brian A. Gabriel, Jr. Includes soundbites from Marine Staff Sgt. Ryan W. Meyer, from Fort Collins, Colo., - staff non-commissioned officer in charge of course and Sgt. Shamahmod, from Baghlan province, Afghanistan, - class commander. Also available in high definition.

Package about U.S. chaplains and their National Army counterparts are fostering a relationship between their units to help promote cultural and religious consideration. The 1st Marine Division is partnered with the 215th Corps, Afghanistan National Army at Camp Leatherneck. Produced by Marine Staff Sgt. Dean Davis. There is a sound bite from Cmdr. Carlos Ortiz, 1st Marine Division Chaplain. Also available in high definition.

Package of service members from the Texas Military Forces, federal and state officials as well as local volunteers recently conducting Operation Lone Star in Laredo, Texas. The event is aimed at providing free medical care to local citizens in the Rio Grande Valley. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Jesus Cerda, Security Assessment Team, Tirurcio Cardonas, receiving medical care, Judith Zaffirini, District 21 Texas State Senator, and Pfc. Samantha Gilliam Stewart, Control Point Specialist. Produced by Sgt. Luke Allen. Also available in high definition.

Package about Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 6 transferring authority to CLB-2, completing their 7-month deployment to Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. Brian Wolford, Commanding Officer, CLB-2. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Brofer. This video is available in high definition. Also see "CLB-6 Passes the Torch to CLB-2" in the b-roll section.

Package about how a Texas community comes together in a Humanitarian effort to give free health care. Sound bites include Lt. Col. Jann Melton-Kisse, 1st Lt. Steve Trevino and Brenda Garcia. Produced by Spc. Marline Anyaibe. Also available in High Definition.

Package about the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment being the first to train at Enhanced Mojave Viper using only renewable energy generated from green sources like solar panels. Includes interviews with Capt. Adorjan Ferenczy, 1st Lt. Stephen Cooney and Sgt. Gregory Wenzel. Also available in high definition. Produced by Cpl. Emari Traffie.

Package made from "Agri-Business Development Team Conducts Training Vetcap" b-roll about members of the Iowa National Guard's 734th Agri-Business Development Team conducting a training exercise in a simulated Afghanistan village. Produced by Capt. Peter Shinn. Soundbites from Capt. Ashley Gilles and Maj. Loren Adams. Also available in high definition

Package about a behind the scenes look at the Muscatatuck Farm which is designed to train Soldiers for agricultural missions. Interviews with Capt. Stephen Spencer, Agriculture Officer and Sgt. Steven Struewing, Farm N.C.O.I.C. Produced by Spc. David Bonnell. Also available in high definition.

Package about Marines with A Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion providing security in southern Afghanistan while gathering information oh how to improve the area with various projects. Includes footage of Marines patrolling through villages and speaking to locals about the area. Produced by Marine Sgt. Dean Davis. Includes a soundbite from Marine Cpl. Patrick Fields, 3rd Civil Affairs Group. Also available in high definition.

Package about Marines from the 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (FWD) placing concrete culverts into a canal in Northern Marjah to allow Afghan villagers to cross the canal. Includes sound bites from 1st Lt. Cameron Wolf from Florence, Ore., Combat Engineer Officer, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (FWD). Produced by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Brofer. Afghanistan. Also see "Marine Engineers Construct Culvert Crossing Over Marjah Canal: Night and Day Footage" in the b-roll section and "1st Lt. Cameron Wolf" in the interview section. This video also available in high definition.

Package of members of the 1141st Engineers (Sappers) from Kansas City, Mo., building an outpost for the Afghan National Army (ANA) in a hostile area under hazardous conditions. Produced by 1st Lt. Seth Iliff. Also available in high definition.

Package of Missouri National Guard 1141st Engineers (Sappers) stopping while on a route clearing mission to pull a local farmers tractor out of the mud. Produced by 1st Lt. Seth Iliff. Also available in high definition.

Package made from "Detention Facility Releases Inmates" b-roll about a detention facility releasing inmates in the Parwan province. Produced by Staff Sgt. Lance Heinzelman. Also available in high definition.

Package about the Northern Warfare Training Center providing 1-25 SBCT with specialized mountaineering training prior to a deployment to Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Brehl Garza. Also available in high definition.

Package about the 11th Quartermaster Co. and 82nd Special Troops Battalion based at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, packaging supplies to be sent by C-130 aircraft to FOB Gamberi and the Afghan Army first air drop recovery mission with aid from a U.S. Army unit. Interviews with Maj. Gary Brock-Athens from Alabama and Afghan Army Sgt. Shafiullah Shahir. Produced by Sgt. Chantell Black. Also available in high definition.

Package about Marines training on foreign weapons before they deploy. Produced by Cpl. Emari Traffie. Also available in high definition.

Mark Klodzinski talks to a military reporter about walking across America to raise money for the Warrior's Wish Foundation, b-roll at the end. Produced by Sgt. Jason Alvarez. Also available in high definition.

Package of Australian sailors from HMAS Kanimbla (LCCH 51) leading Marines from the United States, Australia, Indonesia, and Canada in physical training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. The marines from the four countries will depart on Kanimbla to take part in RIMPAC. RIMPAC is a biennial international military exercise involving naval units from 14 countries and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. This year marks the 22nd occurrence of the exercise. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey Traux. Also available in high definition.

Package about Soldiers from the South Dakota National Guard's 211th Sapper Company being honored with Purple Hearts and Combat Action badges for their part in complex improvised explosive device attacks while conducting a route clearance in Afghanistan. Produced by 1st Lt. Seth Illiff. Also available in high definition.

Package about the ribbon cutting ceremony for a newly opened school, built by Turkey, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Vincent Mouzon. Also available in High Definition.

Package of tents across Basra being built with foam which saves on fuel, electricity and noise. Produced by Staff Sgt. Deane Barnhardt. Also available in high definition.

B-roll of Soldiers conducting a control detonation of an IED by Combat Engineers and EOD. Produced by Sgt. Teddy Wade. Also available in high definition.

Package of country singer Mark Chesnutt performing for the troops near the Baghdad International Airport. Also available in high definition.

Package made from "Teaching Soldiers to Save Money" in the B-roll section about teaching Soldiers how to be financially responsible through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. Produced by Sgt. Adam Stone. Also available in High Definition.

Package about Headquarters Support Company of the 153rd Engineer Battalion of the S.D. Army National Guard conducting explosive ordnance training. Produced by Sgt. Michael Bisson. Also available in high definition.

Advertisement for the Mass Tactical Canopy (T-11) Personal Parachute System. Produced by Kyle Drexler. This file is also available in high definition (1280 x 720).

Package profiling Capt. Ana Elizabeth Morgan and Lt. Col. Paul T. Mayer. This footage is available in high definition with an aspect ratio of 1280 x 720. Files in DVIDSFTP in America's Army folder

Package profiling Maj. Peter Cuenca and Staff Sgt. Marcus Miller. This footage is available in high definition with an aspect ratio of 1280 x 720. Files in DVIDSFTP in America's Army folder

Package profiling Capt. Felecia Hudson, 2nd Lt. David Overton, and Capt. Gwen Mueller. This footage is available in high definition with an aspect ratio of 1280 x 720. Files in DVIDSFTP in America's Army folder

Package profiling Sgt. 1st Class Robert Groff. This footage is available in high definition with an aspect ratio of 1280 x 720. Files in DVIDSFTP in America's Army folder

Package profiling Capt. Curtis Schmidt. This footage is available in high definition with an aspect ratio of 1280 x 720. Files in DVIDSFTP in America's Army folder.

Package profiling Sgt. 1st Class John Adams. This footage is available in high definition with an aspect ratio of 1280 x 720. Files in DVIDSFTP in America's Army folder

Air to air b-roll footage of US Navy Blue Angel pilots performing a Vertical Roll. No audio. Available in High Definition.