The Pic of the Day: Special Tactics Air Commandos bridging the gap

The Pic of the Day: Special Tactics Air Commandos bridging the gap

A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator stands by while his team conducts a forward arming and refueling point mission with USAFE aircraft during Operation Rapid Forge on Amari Air Base, Estonia, July 16, 2019. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command’s tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force’s special operations […]

The Pic of the Day: The enablers that allow Air Commandos to rock-and-roll

The Pic of the Day: The enablers that allow Air Commandos to rock-and-roll

A United States Air Force logistics readiness Airman rolls a fuel hose during a forward arming and refueling point mission with USAFE aircraft during Operation Rapid Forge at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, July 18, 2019. Operation Rapid Forge involves NATO territories in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between U.S. allies and partners in […]

The Pic of the Day: Blue Angels at their best

The Pic of the Day: Blue Angels at their best

The Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, perform in Seattle, Aug. 2, 2019, for the city’s Fleet Week. During Fleet Week, residents meet members of the sea services and learn about the latest maritime capabilities.

The Video of the Week: Spec Ops Surgeons, a unique asset

The Video of the Week: Spec Ops Surgeons, a unique asset

Special Operations Surgical Teams (SOSTs) consist of active-duty Air Force medical professionals including trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, nurse anaesthetists, surgical scrub techs, critical-care nurses, and respiratory techs. They are charged with providing far-forward medical care during combat operations wherever the U.S. military is engaged. When not on active deployment, the team trains in surgery, in […]

The Pic of the Day: Marines charge toward the enemy

The Pic of the Day: Marines charge toward the enemy

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, rush towards their next objective at Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 5-19 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 5, 2019. Reserve Marines with 1/25 participate in ITX to prepare for their upcoming deployment to the Pacific Region.

The Pic of the Day: Make-A-Wish Foundation visits Naval Special Warfare

The Pic of the Day: Make-A-Wish Foundation visits Naval Special Warfare

Earlier this year, a little boy with a terminal disease fulfilled his wish to see his Navy SEAL heroes up close. As part of the Make-A-Wish program, Tanner Nelson was recently able to spend some time with Sailors from Naval Special Warfare. Following the visit, the Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) released a statement saying […]

The Pic of the Day: Top Spec Ops officer visits SEAL trainees

The Pic of the Day: Top Spec Ops officer visits SEAL trainees

Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, shakes the hand of a U.S. Navy SEAL candidate participating in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in San Diego, Aug. 2, 2019 at the end of “Hell Week.” Hell Week is a strenuous five-day crucible meant to test a candidate’s physical and mental toughness as […]

The Pic of the Day: Air Commandos always compete

The Pic of the Day: Air Commandos always compete

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) specialist pulls a dummy during the 2019 Lightning Challenge July 30, 2019 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Wash. The Lightning Challenge aims to enhance TACP mission readiness, provide feedback concerning unit training effectiveness, and promote warrior spirit through friendly competition. The Lightning Challenge consisted of 20 […]

The Pic of the Day: SEALs perfecting their waterborne ops

The Pic of the Day: SEALs perfecting their waterborne ops

U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew-chief assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, supports Navy Special Warfare Command waterborne operations at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, July 25, 2019. U.S. Navy SEALs engage in a continuous training cycle to improve and further specialize skills needed during deployments across the globe. SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. […]

The Pic of the Day: Force Recon Marines train

The Pic of the Day: Force Recon Marines train

Force Reconnaissance Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a live-fire deck shoot for sustainment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability […]

The Video of the Week: 75th Ranger Regiment’s newest asset

The Video of the Week: 75th Ranger Regiment’s newest asset

The Regimental Military Intelligence Battalion’s (RMIB) mission is to recruit, train, develop, and employ highly trained and specialized Rangers to conduct full-spectrum intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, cyber, and electronic warfare operations in order to enhance the Regimental Commander’s situational awareness and inform his decision-making process.