The Pic of the Day: Engine swapping in Japan

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers enable the 1st Special Operations Squadron, which operates the Commando II, to conduct contingency operations in support of special […]

The Pic of the Day: Time for a treat

U.S. Army Capt. Ashley Moye, 20th Medical Group veterinarian, plays with a patient at a veterinary treatment facility, on Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 21, 2020. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the facility is seeing fewer patients every day allowing them more time for individualized treatment.

The Pic of the Day: Flash! Savior of the universe

Sailors assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 carry a missile to be attached to an F-A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends […]

The Pic of the Day: Fade into you

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jesse Hoffberger, a Force Reconnaissance Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force, conducts a military free-fall at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, July 30, 2020. Marines with the 31st MEU and 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) conduct military free falls to maintain their annual qualifications required […]

The Pic of the Day: Popping smoke

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 ignites a smoke flair during a mishap drill, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2020. The purpose of the drill was to produce readiness for Marines with VMM-363 and 3rd Radio Reconnaissance in the event of a mishap.

The Pic of the Day: Exercise Midnight Sun

Marines attack simulated enemy forces during Exercise Midnight Sun in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 9, 2020. During the exercise, units practice arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training and conduct military-to-military engagements.

The Pic of the Day: The USS America

The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Philippine Sea while conducting routine operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to maintain security and stability in the […]

The Pic of the Day: Ride of the Valkyries

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), a U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk and two MH-60S Seahawks assigned to Helicopter Combat Squadron 21, conduct a Defense of Amphibious Task Force (DATF) training during Exercise Trident Storm at San Clemente Island, […]

The Pic of the Day: Thunderbirds!

F-16C aircraft performs aerial maneuvers at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2020. The aircraft were part of an aerial review following a Transition of Responsibility ceremony where Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. assumed the responsibilities of Air Force Chief of Staff from Gen. David L. Goldfein. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly […]