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The Pic of the Day: Brazilian Commandos

Special Operators from the Brazilian Army line up to showcase some of their equipment and capabilities to U.S. delegates participating in army-to-army staff talks between the two countries on July 25, 2017.

The Pic of the Day: The real world Middle Earth

A Royal New Zealand Army soldier patrols through mountainous terrain as part of exercise Sari Bair, Waiouru Military Camp, New Zealand. The famous Lord of the Rings trilogy (and the subsequent Hobbit trilogy) was filmed in New Zealand.

The Pic of the Day: BALTOPS 2020

A photo with Latvian Navy LVNS Talivaldis (M-06), Estonian Navy ENS Sakala (M-314), German Navy FGS Werra (A-514), British Royal Navy HMS Ramsey (M110) and Estonian Navy ENS Wambola (433) in the Baltic Sea during BALTOPS 2020, June 16. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region, enhancing flexibility and interoperability among […]

The Pic of the Day: New Zealanders and their mortars

A Royal New Zealand Army soldier gives direction during a mortar shoot as part of exercise Sari Bair. The exercise took place at the Waiouru Military Camp, New Zealand in 2018. The depicted soldier was assigned to the 161 Battery, 16th Field Regiment.

The Pic of the Day: A commander’s final flight

Airmen assigned to the 347th Rescue Group walk to an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a final flight for Col. Bryan Creel, 347th RQG commander, June 5, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The final flight is a long-standing Air Force tradition that occurs when a pilot departs from the base. Creel will move on […]

The Pic of the Day: Tobruq Arrows

Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment fire the FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System June 10th in Jurmalciems, Latvia for Tobruq Arrows. Tobruq Arrows is a joint multinational training exercise with NATO allies, Latvia and Lithuania.

The Video of the Week: Delta Force operator speaks about his career in SOF

Retired Sergeant Major John “Shrek” McPhee served for over 20 years in the Army. All of his operational time was spent in Special Operations units, including the 75th Ranger Regiment, the Special Forces Regiment, and Delta Force. He has has some interesting advice on SOF selections. You can follow him on his website.

The Pic of the Day: Recon Marines inspect ship hulls

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, inspect the hulls of naval range support vessels at the Port of Naha, Okinawa, Japan, June 9, 2020. Diving in support of naval range support vessels provides Marines the opportunity to work closely with U.S. naval personnel and enhances integration between the Marine Corps […]

The Pic of the Day: Air Force welcomes the nation’s first Black service chief

On Tuesday, June 9, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of General Charles “CQ” Brown as the Air Force’s next Chief of Staff, the top leadership position in the branch, making him the first African American service chief in history. General Brown will be replacing Gen David L. Goldfein as the 22nd Air Force Chief […]

The Pic of the Day: A gym fit for warfighters

U.S. Army medic paratroopers assigned to various battalions within the 173rd Airborne Brigade fire notional rounds during a Best Medic Competition on Caserma Del Din, Italy, June 4-5, 2020. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States Europe, Africa and Central Command […]

The Pic of the Day: Green Berets and their mortars

Green Berets of 10th and 19th Special Forces Groups (Airborne) adjust M224 60mm mortar systems during a live-fire on Fort Carson. Special Forces operators refresh themselves on a wide variety of domestic and foreign weapons platforms to stay ready and to train new team members who are unfamiliar with the weapons.