An Army mortar crew fires illumination rounds into the night near Thumrait, Oman, Jan. 28, 2018, during Inferno Creek, an annual Omani-U.S. exercise focused on building bilateral military ties. Army photo by Sgt. David L. Nye
A U.S. soldier studies a map as Army National Guardsmen and German troops compete in the 2018 Best Warrior Competition at McCrady Training Center in Eastover, S.C., Jan. 29, 2018. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracie I. Lee
Air Force Staff Sgt. Lucas Nelson prepares to hug his daughter as he returns home to Hector International Airport in Fargo, N.D., Feb. 1, 2018, after a six-month deployment to southwest Asia. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp
An air-cushioned landing craft approaches the USS Rushmore during Iron Fist 2018 off Southern California in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 3, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Reymundo A. Villegas III
Sailors maintain ordnance lockers aboard the USS Carl Vinson as the ship departs Santa Rita, Guam, Feb. 3, 2018, after a port visit. Navy photo by Seaman Apprentice Eleanor D. Vara
Airmen suit up in protective gear during training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Jan. 31, 2018. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde
