Credit: Claudia LaMantia | Date Taken: 09/19/2023
Soldiers with 40th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan partnered with Area Support Group – Kuwait to conduct a recertification course for medics at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Sept. 19, 2023. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gabriel Gonzalez, clinical operations noncommissioned officer in charge, 40th ID, TFS, facilitated the 10-day course which recertified five medics. (U.S. Army video by Claudia LaMantia)

Credit: Spc. Destiny Husband | Date Taken: 10/01/2023
Soldiers representing commands across the Army compete in the Army Best Squad Competition at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2023. Yesterday, Soldiers conducted a ruck march and stress shoot, both at Hunter Army Airfield, leading into a functional fitness challenge at Forsyth Park, in the heart of Savannah, Ga. The competition tests the squad’s proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team that is ready to fight and win – while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army reel by Spc. Destiny Husband)

Credit: Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
U.S. Army Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 256th Air Defense Artillery; 115th Expeditionary Signal Battalion; Camp Adazi Mayor Cell; and 222nd Military Police, and 3rd Infantry Division Artillery participated in a paintball scrimmage near Lembuzi, Latvia during a morale, welfare, and recreation event held Sept. 30, 2023. The recreational activity aimed to boost unit cohesion and morale by fostering camaraderie among the Soldiers. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz)

Credit: Tech. Sgt. Isaac Garden | Date Taken: 09/19/2023
Members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing take part in exercise Marauder 23.11 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 19, 2023. The exercise consisted of a series of simulated small unmanned aerial system scenarios, which stimulated an immediate crisis response that tested our knowledge and readiness to ensure we remain prepared to respond to any threat to our operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Isaac Garden)

Credit: Jessica Kendziorek | Date Taken: 09/13/2023
Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 302nd Airlift Wing start engines for take-off from Palau for an aeromedical evacuation training mission headed to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Sept 13 during 22nd Air Force's Rally in the Pacific 2023 exercise. RITP23 was designed to test the abilities of Air Force Reserve units to execute rapid global mobility missions in challenging, contested scenarios, while dispersed across the Indo-Pacific region and various drop zones simulating diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a near-peer adversary. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

Credit: Spc. Duke Edwards | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Competitors conduct a stress shoot during the Army Best Squad Competition at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. The competition tests the squad’s proficiency in their warrior task and battle drills, and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team that is ready to fight and win - while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Duke Edwards)

Credit: Megan Hackett | Date Taken: 09/29/2023
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Krietenstein of the U.S. Army Parachute Team makes a parachute jump onto the beach for the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach, Calif. on 29 September, 2023. (U.S. Video photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Krietenstein)

Credit: Spc. Hans Williams | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Soldiers representing commands from across the Army conduct a ruck march during the Army Best Squad Competition at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. Readiness is achieved through building cohesive teams that are highly trained, disciplined and fit. Teams that exemplify these principles are ready to fight and win. (Video was captured using cameras with night vision capability.) (U.S. Army video by Spc. Hans Williams)

Credit: Spc. Aleksander Fomin | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Competitors of the Army Best Squad Competition begin the 12 mile foot march on Day 5 at Fort Stewart, Georgia, September 30, 2023. During the Best Squad Competition, squads complete a fitness assessment, 12-mile foot march, weapons proficiency, hands-on squad tasks, written exam and essay, and culminate with a board interview with sergeants major from across the Army. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Aleksander Fomin)

Credit: William Griffen | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Competitors of the 2023 U.S. Army Best Squad Competition test their skills during the physical challenge at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. The competition tests the squad’s proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined, and fit team that is ready to fight and win – while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Jacob Slaymaker)

Credit: Spc. Destiny Husband | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Soldiers representing commands across the Army conduct weapons lane events during the 2023 Army Best Squad Competition at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. The competition tests the squad’s proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills and identifies the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined, and fit team that is ready to fight and win – while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army reel by Spc. Destiny Husband)

Credit: Spc. Aleksander Fomin | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Competitors of the Army Best Squad Competition begin the 12-mile foot march at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, September 30, 2023. During the Best Squad Competition, squads complete a fitness assessment, 12-mile foot march, weapons proficiency, hands-on squad tasks, written exam and essay, and culminate with a board interview with sergeants major from across the Army. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Aleksander Fomin)

Credit: Staff Sgt. Dennis Buzard | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Soldiers participate in a physical challenge event during the Army Best Squad Competition at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. During the Best Squad Competition, squads complete a fitness assessment, 12-mile foot march, weapons proficiency, hands-on squad tasks, written exam, and essay, and culminate with a board interview with sergeants major from across the Army. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Dennis Buzard)

Credit: Spc. Hans Williams | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Soldiers representing commands from across the Army participate in a ruck march, stress shoot and physical challenge event during day five of the Army Best Squad Competition at Savannah, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. During BSC, squads complete a fitness assessment, 12-mile foot march, weapons proficiency, hands-on Squad tasks, written exam, and essay, and culminate with a board interview with sergeants major from across the Army. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Hans Williams)

Credit: Pfc. Luciano Alcala | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Competitors of the 2023 Army Best Squad Competition complete the stress shoot event at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. During the Best Squad Competition, squads complete a fitness assessment, 12-mile foot march, weapons proficiency test, hands-on squad tasks, written exam and essay, which culminates with a board interview with sergeants major from across the Army. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luciano Alcala)

Credit: William Griffen | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Competitors representing commands from across the Army compete in day five of the 2023 U.S. Army Best Squad Competition at Hunter Army Airfield and Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. Competitors completed a 12-mile ruck march, stress shoot, and a physical challenge. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. William Griffen)

Credit: Spc. Hans Williams | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Soldiers representing commands from across the Army complete a ruck march and stress shoot during the Army Best Squad Competition at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. Soldiers competing can earn their respective Expert Infantryman, Expert Soldier, and Expert Field Medical Badges by meeting the specific requirements. These badges are awarded for mastery of critical tasks that build the core foundation of individual proficiency. Interview featuring Spc. Bret Williams, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, representing U.S. Army National Guard. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Hans Williams)

Credit: Jessica Kendziorek | Date Taken: 09/17/2023
Security Forces members across the Air Force Reserve Command complete entry training at the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii during 22nd Air Force's Rally in the Pacific 2023 exercise, Sept. 17. RITP23 was designed to test the abilities of Air Force Reserve units to execute rapid global mobility missions in challenging, contested scenarios, while dispersed across the Indo-Pacific region and various drop zones simulating diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a near-peer adversary. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) (b-roll)

Credit: Spc. Hans Williams | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Soldiers representing commands from across the Army conduct a stress shoot during the Army Best Squad Competition at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. The Army is a people-based institution and individual Soldier readiness is the foundation of Army Readiness. The Army works every day to build an agile and adaptive Army. (Video was captured using cameras with night vision capability.) (U.S. Army video by Spc. Hans Williams)

Credit: Tech. Sgt. Isaac Garden | Date Taken: 09/18/2023
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron showcase the training and knowledge of a variety of chemical spills, during a hazardous material training, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 18, 2023. The firefighters were evaluated on their abilities to recon, research, and mitigate various hazardous material spills and leaks. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Isaac Garden)

Credit: Spc. Vincent Levelev | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Providers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade speak on their experiences supporting the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division during Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Rotation 23-10 on Sept. 30, 2023, Alexandria, LA. JRTC ensures brigade readiness and lethality. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Vincent Levelev)

Credit: Spc. Hans Williams | Date Taken: 09/30/2023
Soldiers representing commands from across the Army complete a ruck march and stress shoot during the Army Best Squad Competition at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023. Soldiers competing can earn their respective Expert Infantryman, Expert Soldier, and Expert Field Medical Badges by meeting the specific requirements. These badges are awarded for mastery of critical tasks that build the core foundation of individual proficiency. Interview featuring Spc. Bret Williams, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, representing U.S. Army National Guard. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Hans Williams)

Credit: Jessica Kendziorek | Date Taken: 09/17/2023
Security Forces members across the Air Force Reserve Command complete entry training at the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii during 22nd Air Force's Rally in the Pacific 2023 exercise, Sept. 17. RITP23 was designed to test the abilities of Air Force Reserve units to execute rapid global mobility missions in challenging, contested scenarios, while dispersed across the Indo-Pacific region and various drop zones simulating diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a near-peer adversary. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) (b-roll)

Credit: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Tang | Date Taken: 06/18/2023
230504-N-PA221-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (MAY 4, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Tang)

Credit: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Tang | Date Taken: 06/04/2023
230604-N-PA221-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors were frocked and promoted to the next higher rank during a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Tang)