The Pic of the Day: Rescue Swimmer in action

U.S. Navy Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Ronald Elizondo, from Austin, Texas, top, and U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Garrett Cates, from Irvine, Calif., assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, participate in a search-and-rescue (SAR) training during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020. Ten nations, 22 ships, one submarine, and […]

The Pic of the Day: Special Tactics commandos jump

Air Force Special Tactics operators conduct a static line jump out of a C-130H Hercules, assigned to the 908th Airlift Wing from Maxwell Air Force Base, Georgia, following a Rigged Alternate Method Boat package into the water during training at Eglin Range, Florida, Aug. 21, 2020. The training was conducted to ensure operators are familiar […]

The Pic of the Day: Old Ironsides

Master Sgt. Erwin Johnson, from Miami, climbs the shrouds aboard USS Constitution. USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free […]

The Pic of the Day: B-52 Stratofortressess flying over England

Two B-52 Stratofortressess fly overhead at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 22, 2020. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater as they are intended to deter conflict rather than instigate it. If called upon, U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability.

The Pic of the Day: Unloading trucks

Sailors assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 offload a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle from the Military Sealift Command chartered ship M/V Cape Hudson (T-AKR 5066) at Naval Base Guam. NCHB 1 is the Navy’s only active-duty, cargo-handling battalion and is a rapidly deployable operating unit of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command capable of loading […]

The Pic of the Day: F-15E Strike Eagles preparing to launch

Airman First Class Emily Clark, F-15E Strike Eagle crew chief assigned to the 335th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, prepares to launch an F-15E at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 13, 2020. Flying units from around the Department of Defense deploy to Nellis AFB to participate in Red Flag […]

The Pic of the Day: Blue Angels, a wonder to the eye

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, C-130 pilots, and crew arrive at Naval Air Station Pensacola with the team’s new C-130J Super Hercules, alongside the Blue Angel delta formation. 2020 marks the team’s 50th year utilizing the C-130 as its lead logistics aircraft. The Blue Angels’ previous C-130 “T” model served the […]

The Pic of the Day: Who said Sailors can’t shoot?

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Naajee Tymes, from Newark, Del., assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), shoots an M4 carbine during a small arms qualification at Naval Base Coronado Aug. 17, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is homeported in San Diego.

The Pic of the Day: Taking out the trucks for a walk

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade perform air assaults for Saber Junction 20 on Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, August 10, 2020. These exercises are key elements in the movement capabilities of U.S. troops in Europe and this exercise better prepares the participants involved in this training.