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    SPMAGTF Marines earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency [Image 6 of 14]

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    Military personnel in full combat uniforms are performing sequential pool entry dives at an outdoor swimming facility. The image captures multiple individuals mid-dive in what appears to be a military water survival or combat swimming training exercise. Two uniformed supervisors/instructors are visible on the pool deck observing and monitoring the activity.

    NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, ITALY

    07.06.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, dive into the pool for a 100-meter timed swim during a fitness test for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, July 6, 2016. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment completed the test and earned the decoration of the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

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    Date Taken: 07.06.2016
    Date Posted: 07.20.2016 08:23
    Photo ID: 2731922
    VIRIN: 160706-M-ML847-410
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 6.91 MB
    Location: NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, IT
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    Military personnel are conducting a physical fitness test or agility drill on an outdoor sports court. A soldier in green PT (physical training) uniform is rounding an orange traffic cone at speed, while observers and other participants line the fence in the background. The setting appears to be a military installation based on the uniforms, perimeter walls, and floodlight towers.
    A military physical fitness test or training exercise is taking place on an outdoor sports court. A young soldier in olive green PT (physical training) uniform is navigating around an orange traffic cone, likely performing an agility drill. A group of military personnel in various uniforms observe from the sideline fence, with one uniformed officer holding a clipboard or papers.
    A military service member in olive green PT (physical training) uniform is performing an agility drill around orange traffic cones on a blue and green sports court. Several other uniformed personnel are visible in the background, with one appearing to hold a clipboard, suggesting this is a scored fitness assessment or physical training evaluation. The setting appears to be a military installation with chain-link fencing, a concrete wall, and palm trees visible.
    The image shows a group of military personnel, identifiable as German Bundeswehr soldiers based on visible flag patches and camouflage patterns, observing or participating in a physical fitness activity. Several individuals in PT (physical training) attire are performing pull-ups or climbing on a metal frame structure. The setting appears to be an outdoor military base or installation in a warm, arid environment.
    A large group of military personnel in matching olive green PT (physical training) uniforms are conducting a formation run along a paved road on what appears to be a military installation. Several observers in camouflage uniforms stand on the sidewalk to the left, one appearing to hold a clipboard or papers. The setting includes green multi-story buildings, street lamps, trees, and mountains visible in the background haze.
    Military personnel in full combat uniforms are performing sequential pool entry dives at an outdoor swimming facility. The image captures multiple individuals mid-dive in what appears to be a military water survival or combat swimming training exercise. Two uniformed supervisors/instructors are visible on the pool deck observing and monitoring the activity.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are diving into an outdoor swimming pool, appearing to conduct a water training exercise. Several individuals are mid-dive while others in uniform stand poolside observing and apparently supervising or evaluating the activity. The setting is an outdoor competitive swimming facility with lane markers, starting blocks, and blue-and-white decorative bunting.
    Military personnel are conducting a swim training or qualification exercise at an outdoor pool. One swimmer in the water appears to have just thrown or kicked off boots/gear, which are visible mid-air above the pool edge. Three uniformed observers stand at poolside, one appearing to take notes or use a device.
    A military personnel in camouflage uniform and backpack stands at the edge of an outdoor swimming pool, appearing to instruct or evaluate a swimmer in the water. The swimmer, dressed in what appears to be military attire, is near the pool ladder at the shallow end. The setting appears to be a military base or facility with a multi-lane competition-style pool.
    A person is swimming in an outdoor competition pool, wearing what appears to be military camouflage clothing rather than standard swimwear. The swimmer is mid-stroke with their head raised above the water, mouth open, appearing to be exerting significant effort. The pool features multiple lanes marked by alternating blue and white lane dividers.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely on a military base, where a German armed forces officer is presenting items or documents to a line of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms. The German officer, identifiable by the Flecktarn camouflage uniform, German flag patch, and distinctive blue Luftwaffe-style beret, appears to be conducting an award or recognition ceremony. A Marine color guard holds a red unit guidon flag in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely on a military installation. A soldier in a distinctive uniform with a peaked cap — appearing to be from a different military branch or nation — is shaking hands and presenting documents to personnel in US Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniforms. The formation suggests an awards ceremony, exchange program recognition, or official presentation event.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a military installation. A German Bundeswehr soldier wearing a distinctive blue beret and flecktarn camouflage uniform is presenting or exchanging an item with a U.S. Marine in MARPAT digital camouflage, while reading from a document. Multiple military personnel from both nations are standing in formation in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a military installation, likely a joint exercise or award presentation. A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage is handing or presenting a guidon (unit flag) to personnel wearing German Bundeswehr flecktarn camouflage uniforms. A formation of U.S. Marines stands at attention in the background.

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