A raindrop splashes off of a fallen Soldier’s headstone during a ceremony in the Suresnes American Cemetery on the centennial of Armistice Day, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 2018. The ceremony was held on the 100th a More
MEUSE-ARGONNE CEMETERY, France (Sept. 29, 2018) Airmen attached to the 52nd Fighter Wing firing Detail, from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, fire a 21-gun salute during the 100th anniversary of the death of Lt. More
A wreath rests against the headstone of a fallen soldier at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial near the Argonne Forest in France, Nov. 11, 2017 – known as Remembrance Day in France. Involving 1.2 mill More
June 3, 2018 5 different countries jumped over Sainte-Mere-Eglise.
BOULOGNE SUR MER, France – U.S. Army Sergeant Ferdinand Berrios, a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) military volunteer, sharpens a machete that will be used to clear away vegetation during a DPAA recove More
NIJMEGEN, Netherlands (Sept. 20, 2018) William J. Holt, a Dutch national, points to the name of a distant relative who died while taking the Waal River Bridge from Nazi control on September 20, 1944. The mem More
74 years ago, the men who stormed the beaches of Normandy took refuge in the church, leaving stains of blood from injuries and a lasting impression on the town of Angoville Au Plain. Soldiers from the 1st Infan More
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (Sept. 19, 2018) Pvt. Mark Freshour, attached to 1-501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, indicates he is ready for a demonstration jump during exercise Falcon Leap in commemoration of Operat More
The 75th Ranger Regiment Color Guard posts the colors during the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument commemoration ceremony, June 5, 2018 in Cricqueville en Bessin, France. This year marks the 74th anniversary of Ope More
A C-130 Hercules flies over the Carre de Choux (Cabbage Patch) Ceremony in Carentan, France, June 2, 2017. The ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing More
181022-N-YO638-027 MARRAKECH, Morocco (Oct 22, 2018) General Tod D. Wolters, Commander, USAFE-AFAFRICA, applauds a speaker at the 8th annual African Air Chiefs Symposium. The purpose of the symposium is to crea More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Vega, a Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander, prepares for an interview the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain on September 13, 2016. This year marks the 70th anniversary for t More
U.S. Air Force Major Casey Bowen (left) and U.S. Air Force Major Simon Ritchie (right), dermatologists with the 59th Medical Wing, prepare to swim in Dover Harbor, United Kingdom on September 22, 2016. Maj. Bow More
U.S. Air Force Major Casey Bowen (right) and U.S. Air Force Major Simon Ritchie (left), dermatologists with the 59th Medical Wing, swim in Dover Harbor, United Kingdom during a practice swim on September 25, 20 More
U.S. Air Force Casey Bowen (left), a dermatologist with the 59th Medical Wing, drinks some liquid as he swims across the English Channel on September 26, 2016. Maj. Bowen successfully swam from the shoreline of More
U.S. Army Soldiers, with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, prepare military support vehicles for transport from Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, Germany to Romania on Oct. 27, 201 More
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 5th Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment march through an entry control point during a “Patriot Shock” exercise in Capu Midia, Romania on November 3, 2016. The weeklong exerc More
Members of the Romanian Air Force demonstrate the capabilities of the “Hawk” missile system for U.S. Army Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment during a “Patriot Shock” exercise in More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Eduardo Buelvas, 1st Sgt. with the 5th Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, leads a group of Romanian Air Force distinguished visitors through a U.S. Army “Patriot” Missile site d More
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Approximately 215 military members from the U.S. and ten European partner nations attend the biannual U.S. Army Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) evaluation in Grafenwoehr, Germany on Mar More
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – U.S. Army Soldiers and European military candidates observe the chemical attack decontamination portion of the U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge evaluation in Grafenwoehr, Germa More
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – U.S. Army Soldiers and military members from across Europe walk towards a field medical lane during the demonstration portion of a U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge evaluation i More
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Corporal Oliver Keller, an Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) candidate from Germany, finds magnetic north with his compass during the land navigation portion of a U.S. Army Europe EFMB e More
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – U.S. Army Sergeant Alexander Turton directs a military refuel truck in line with a generator in support of a U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) evaluation in Grafenwoehr, More
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – U.S. Army Private 1st Class Victoria Link prepares a meal for U.S. Army Soldiers and European military members during a U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge evaluation in Grafenwoe More
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Sergeant Erik Tordhol, an Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) candidate from the Norwegian Armed Forces, completes the final three mile ruck march during a U.S. Army Europe EFMB evaluation More
170413-N-AC979-017 ORZYSZ, Poland (April 13, 2017) Soldiers stand in ranks during a welcome ceremony for enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battle Group Poland at Land Forces Field Training Center. Battle Group P More
WIESBADEN, Germany – Danish General Bjorn Bisserup (right) speaks with top level officials from the United States and 28 European nations to discuss counterterrorism actions as well as methods of defeating viol More
A French color guard stands in attention during the Airborne Troops Monument Ceremony in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. The ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibiou More
The converted farmhouse that German soldiers used as a secure point during World War II still stands near La Fiere Bridge, which the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers secured in the days following D-Day, in S More
Brig. Gen. Glenn Goddard, Commanding General of the 353rd Civil Affairs Command, makes remarks at the inauguration of the Maj. John E. Tucker memorial site in Saint-Hillaire-Petitville, France, June 5, 2017. Ma More
The crowd renders a salute to the colors during the Main Ceremony for D-Day 73 June 6, 2017, at Utah Beach in Sainte Marie Du Mont, France. This ceremony culminates commemoration of the 73rd anniversary of D-Da More
SATORY, France (July 12, 2017) French and U.S. service members march during a rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held in Paris, France, July 14, 2017. A U.S. formation consisting of almost More
170714-N-AC979-048 PARIS (July 14, 2017) In step with a color guard donning World War I-era uniforms, U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort R More
170714-N-AC979-354 PARIS (July 14, 2017) French aircraft conduct a flyover over the Avenue des Champs-Elysées during the Military Parade on Bastille Day. This year’s parade included more than 90 aircraft and he More
Ashley Ladeira (r) and Brandy Butler, American volunteers from the Stuttgart military/civilian community in Germany, place candles at 3,500 headstones at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial near th More
STUTTGART, Germany (January 25, 2018) Commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, fields a question during a USEUCOM senior non-commissioned office More
STUTTGART, Germany (Feb. 7, 2018) Commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti speaks with service members and civilians during a USEUCOM all-hands c More
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Malawi Virginia Palmer gives her opening remarks to delegates from over 30 African nations attending the Accountability Colloquium VI in Lilongwe, Malawi, February 26, 2019. T More
MACHTESH RAMON, Israel (Feb. 28, 2018) A U.S. Army combat medic specialist administers an IV on a Israel Defense Force (IDF) service member during a mass casualty training as part of the combined missile defens More
CAMP ADAM, Israel (March 1, 2018) Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, perform room clearing training during the combined missile defense exercise known as Juniper Cobra 18 (JC18). JC18 is a computer-assist More
HATZOR AIR FORCE BASE, Israel (Mar. 4, 2018) U.S. Air Force Third Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, who also serves as the commander for the deploying Joint Task Force-Israel, speaks to U.S. and Israe More
TEL AVIV, Israel (Mar. 7, 2018) A U.S. Navy Sailor with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group signals a Landing Craft Air Cushion to come ashore near Palmachim Beach, Israel, during Exercise Juniper Cobra 2018. T More
HATZOR AIR FORCE BASE, Israel (Mar. 8, 2018) Army Col. David E. Shank (center right), commander of 10th Air and Missile Defense Command, speaks with the press during a media day event for Juniper Cobra 2018 (JC More
HATZOR AIR FORCE BASE, Israel (Mar. 8, 2018) U.S. Air Force Third Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Richard Clark (left), who also serves as the commander for the deploying Joint Task Force-Israel, and IDF Commander More
HATZOR AIR FORCE BASE, Israel (Mar. 9, 2018) U.S. Army General Curtis Scaparrotti (right), commander for U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Command Europe, speaks with Israel Deputy Chief of the Gene More
HATZOR AIR FORCE BASE, Israel (Mar. 9, 2018) U.S. Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commander for U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Command Europe, shakes hands with Israel Deputy Chief of the General S More
HATZOR AIR FORCE BASE, Israel (Mar. 9, 2018) U.S. and Israel leadership pose for a photo for the combined missile defense exercise Juniper Cobra 2018 (JC18). Shown are: (back row, left to right) Brig. Gen. Ere More
HAIFA, Israel (Mar. 10, 2018) U.S. Army General Curtis Scaparrotti (left), commander for U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Command Europe, is briefed in the Joint Operations Center of the Blue Ridge More
HAIFA, Israel (Mar. 10, 2018) U.S. Army General Curtis Scaparrotti, commander for U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Command Europe salutes while walking through sideboys when coming aboard the Blue More
U.S. Army Specialist Craig Jensen records an obstacle course during Atlantic Stripe 2018 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 22nd, 2018. SPC Jensen is a Combat Documentation/Production Specialist assigned to Def More
180526-N-FO714-1001 SAINT-QUENTIN, France (May 26, 2018) Staff Sergeant Justin Gray, assigned to Headquarters, United States Army, Europe, renders a salute at the Somme American Cemetery and Memorial in honor More
US Army Soldiers from the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard of the “Big Red One” retire the colors after a ceremony honoring the fallen at Somme American Cemetery, France, 26 May, 2018. The ceremonies t More
180527-N-FO714-025 BELLEAU, France (May 27, 2018) Officers from the United States Marines, the French Army, and the German Army participate in a wreath laying ceremony . This week’s memorial ceremonies honor th More
180527-N-FO714-176 BELLEAU, France (May 27, 2018) American and French flags wave in front of headstones during Memorial day weekend. This week's memorial ceremonies honor the American fallen that fought and die More
180527-N-FO714-033 BELLEAU, France (May 27, 2018) Officers from the United States Marines, the French Army, and the German Army participate in a wreath laying ceremony . This week’s memorial ceremonies honor th More
180527-N-YO638-1014 DRAGUIGNAN, France (May 27, 2018) Members of the U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples Color Guard participate in a Memorial Day ceremony at Rhone American Cemetery. The ceremony was in remembrance of More
180527-N-YO638-137 DRAGUIGNAN, France (May 27, 2018) General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, shakes hands with participants of the Memorial Day More
180527-N-FO714-150 BELLEAU, France (May 27, 2018) The 6th Marine's Regiment firing detail renders a 21 gun salute at Belleau Wood. This week’s memorial ceremonies honor the American fallen that fought and died More
180527-N-FO714-100 BELLEAU, France (May 27, 2018) Marines march to the ceremony at Belleau Wood. This week’s memorial ceremonies honor the American fallen that fought and died 100 years ago. (U.S. Navy photo by More
Waregem, Belgium – Service members from USAG Brussels and USAG Benelux march participate in the Memorial Day ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetary on May 27, 2018. This annual ceremony honors the men and More
180527-N-FO714-085 BELLEAU, France (May 27, 2018) Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment march to the ceremony at Belleau Wood. This week’s memorial ceremonies honor the American fallen that fought and died 100 y More
Members of the Charles Shay Delegation, consisting of Native American Veterans from across the United States, as well as Native Americans from Mr. Shays Tribe, pay homage to Native American Soldiers that were k More
A Belgian man dressed in original WWII uniform and kit looks across the channel on the 74th anniversary of D-Day, Normandy, France, June, 2018. Every year thousands of re-enactors from throughout Europe travel More
A World War II re-enactor from Belgium , in original uniform and kit made over 74 years ago, visits Omaha Beach, France 04 June 2018. Re-enactors travelled from across Europe to show their support for the vis More
180714-N-YO638-095 RAF Fairford, United Kingdom (July 14, 2018)A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II performs a heritage flight alongside a P-51D Mustang and a VS Spitfire at the 2018 Royal International Air Tatt More
Staff Sgt. Travis Hyde bows his head during the playing of “Aux Morts”, at a WWI Centennial Commemoration ceremony at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, France, July 28, 2018. This cemetery is home to more than More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Vaughn, assigned to the 164th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard, guides a truck to an off-loading dock during the Deployable Air Base System proof of c More
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen guide a truck to an off-loading dock during the Deployable Air Base System proof of concept exercise at the 31st Tactical Air Base, Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, July 30, 2018. The exe More
Participants from seven different African partner nations and U.S. Service Members pose for a group photo during African Partnership Flight hosted by U.S. Air Forces Africa and co-hosted by Mauritania and Seneg More
2nd LT. Robert Businge, a Uganda Air Force aircraft maintainer technician, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian J. Marchessault, Vermont Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. have a discussion during African Part More
Mauritania Lt. Col. Ahmend Salem Hamza, Senior Advisor Air Chief, gives a speech to the participants of African Partnership Flight, hosted by U.S. Air Forces Africa and co-hosted by Mauritania and Senegal durin More
U.S Air Force Master Sgt. San Juana Vasquez, Force support and Civil Engineering Operations Management Training Section Chief, assigned to 435th Construction and Training Squadron, answers questions asked by pa More
A Somali national army soldier gives directions to a forklift operator during a skills demonstration during a logistics course graduation ceremony. Soldiers from Somali’s advanced infantry DANAB battalion spe More
180904-N-TV337-1113 A United States Air Force joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) scans for simulated targets during Ample Strike 2018. Ample Strike is a Czech Republic-led live exercise that offers JTACs a More
180905-N-TV337-025 An F-16/C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, takes off from Namest Air Base, Czech Republic, during Ample Strike 2018. Ample Strike is a Czech Republic-le More
180906-N-TV337-008 Czech Air Force Colonel Zdenek Gabriel, the exercise director, hosts an exercise brief for distinguished visitors and media personnel during Ample Strike 2018 at Namest Air Base, Czech Republ More
180907-N-TV337-013 Lt. Col. Edward Conner, left, and 1st Lt. Taylor Ashmore, pilot a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, above Namest Air Base, Czech Repu More
180915-N-TV337-1012 The Croatian Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team, “Wings of Storm”, flies above Ostrava Air Base, Czech Republic, during NATO Days. NATO Days is a Czech Republic-led air show and exhibi More
Members of the South African Army Band march during the African Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 18 opening ceremony, September 19, 2018, Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa.This tradeshow will increase our More
A member of the South African Army visits the inside of a C- 130 J Super Hercules cockpit during the African Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 18, September 19, 2018, Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. The More
ERMELO, Netherlands (Sept. 20, 2018) U.S., Dutch, British, and German paratroopers debrief after participating in exercise Falcon Leap at the Houtdorperveld Drop Zone as part of the 74th anniversary of Operat More
Staff Sgt. Brian Lumpkin, an audio engineer for the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa band Touch ’n Go maintains a switchboard in a concert for children at Ponte City in Johannesburg, South More
ERMELO, Netherlands (Sept. 22, 2018) Two Dutch children watch as Airborne Soldiers land at the Houtdorperveld Drop Zone during exercise Falcon Leap as part of the 74th anniversary of Operation Market Garden. Th More
Senior Enlisted leaders participate in the 2018 conference
CMSgt Colon-Lopez speaks to U.S. and African Senior Enlisted Leaders at the African Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2018
181022-N-YO638-112 MARRAKECH, Morocco (Oct 22, 2018) Chief Master Sergeant Phillip L. Easton, USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Chief, addresses a room of senior enlisted African military officials during the 8th annual A More
181023-N-YO638-116 MARRAKECH, Morocco (Oct 23, 2018) Master Sergeant Johnny Kukan, USAFE-AFAFRICA Band Touch n’ Go NCOIC/guitarist, speaks to students at The American School of Marrakesh. The band, in Morocco t More
181023-N-YO638-133 MARRAKECH, Morocco (Oct 23, 2018) General Tod Wolters, USAFE-AFAFRICA Commander, led the 8th African Air Chiefs Symposium in Marrakech, Morocco from 22-23 Oct. The U.S., along with 28 African More
U.S. Marines from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, use the early morning daylight to prepare their M1A1 Abrams tank for the Combat Enhancement Training/Force Integration Training phase of Exercise Tride More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, interacted with local Norwegian children during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture is a multinational NATO exercise that enhances pr More
A U.S. Marine with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participating in Exercise Trident Juncture 18, disembarks a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), during an amphibious landing in Alvund, Norway, Oct. 29, 2018. Tr More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an amphibious landing from ship to shore, carried on a Landing Craft Air Cushion, during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Alvund, Norway, Oct. More
A U.S. Sailor with the San Antonio-class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS New York (LPD 21) guides a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), carrying U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participati More
U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, 2D Marine Division, set up a M777A2 Light Towed Howitzer during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Driva, Norway on Nov. 2, 2018. Trident Juncture is a More
Spanish forces participating in Exercise Trident Juncture 18 hold a defensive position against U.S. Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2D Marine Division, near Dalholen, Norway, Nov. 3, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 More
Spanish Armored Forces conduct rearguard actions as 2nd Tank Battalion, 2D Marine Division, bounds past their defenses en route to their eastern objective during Trident Juncture 18 near Folldal, Norway, Nov. 3 More
181104-N-YO638-013 LISBON, Portugal (Nov 4, 2018) Staff Sgt. Jeremy Johnson, a 21st Theater Sustainment Command soldier, gets inspected before a national military parade commemorating the centennial of World Wa More
181114-N-TV337-013 Colonel Bradley Nielsen, 332 Expeditionary Medical Group commander, participates in a table top discussion during an African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) conference in Monrovia, More