Soldiers with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment fire artillery alongside Iraqi Security Forces artillery at known ISIS locations near the Iraqi-Syrian border, June 7, 2018. Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition partners provided fire support to assist the Syrian Democratic Forces as they continued Operation Roundup, the military offensive to rid the final pockets of the terrorist organization from the Middle Euphrates River Valley in Syria. (Spc. Anthony Zendejas IV/Army)
Alaska Army National Guard Spc. Dana Haddox and Spc. Jahmoi Hodge, both members of the platoon representing the 297th Regional Support Group, evacuate simulated casualty Navy HC3 John Bustamonte, III Marine Expeditionary Force, June 17, 2018, during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, as part of Khaan Quest 2018. The purpose of Khaan Quest is to gain United Nations training and certification for the participants through the conduct of realistic peace support operations, to include increasing and improving UN PKO interoperability and military relationships among the participating nations. (Sgt. David Bedard/Army)
Soldiers participate in the Army 243rd Birthday Run Celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. This year’s event aimed to commemorate Soldiers, families and civilians who helped keep the “Army Strong.” (Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell/Air Force)
Four A-10 Thunderbolts fly next to a KC-135 Stratotanker during Saber Strike 18 on June 8. (Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike/Air Force)
B Troop, 4th Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) executes a “Cavalry Charge” in honor of the outgoing commander for the 304th Military Intelligence Battalion, Lt. Col. Paul Oh, during a change of command ceremony at Fort Huachuca, in Arizona on June 15. (Randall Baucom/Army)
Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper, and Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Daniel A. Dailey cut the Army birthday cake during the 243rd Army Birthday Ball at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., June 16, 2018. (Zane Ecklund/Army)
DC3 Chris McNeil, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship Blue Ridge, walks into a simulated fire to retrieve a dummy victim. Blue Ridge has entered the final upkeep and training phase in preparation to become fully mission capable for operations. (MC3 Ethan Carter/Navy)
Pvt. Anthony Balac, assigned to the 2nd Platoon, 206th Military Police Company, New York Army National Guard, fires an M240B machine gun June 14, 2018, at Fort Drum, New York. Balac and his team came under simulated fire while providing support for Soldiers of 3rd Platoon who were conducting base security training. (Spc. Andrew Valenza/Army National Guard)
An Interim Armored Vehicle "Stryker” and AH-64 Apache helicopters with Battle Group Poland move to secure an area during a lethality demonstration for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 15 as part of Saber Strike 18. (Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /Army)
Lance Cpl. Mathew Akerman, conducts scout swimmer operations with Royal Thai Marines in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2018. (MC3 Tristin Barth/Navy)
Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) clean the “Homecoming” statue at Norfolk’s Town Point Park. As a birthday tribute to the ship’s namesake, and representing his famous “Thousand Points of Light” speech, approximately 1,000 GHWB crew members took part in one of the largest single-day community relation (COMREL) events at 44 different locations throughout the Hampton Roads area. George H.W. Bush turned 94 on June 12. (MCCS Mike Jones/Navy)
U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates participate in the combat course at the Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 18, 2018. Candidates must go through three months of intensive training to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a U.S. Marine Corps officer. (Staff Sgt. Melissa Marnell/Marines)
U.S and Royal Thai Marines conduct small boat operations in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2018. (MC3 Tristin Barth/Navy)
The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, "America's Tall Ship," arrives in San Juan, Puerto Rico where it will be open to free public tours.
"The Eagle has a long history of sailing the Caribbean," said Captain Eric King, Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan. "Cadets are really looking forward to sharing this 82-year-old maritime treasure with the people of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico as part of Eagle's 2018 summer cruise. (Sgt. Josue Rivera/ National Guard)
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CHANTHABURI, Thailand (June 17, 2018) - Lance Cpl. Spencer Wright, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, participates in a field exercise in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2018. The CARAT exercise series, in its 24th iteration, highlights the skill and will of regional partners to cooperatively work together towards the common goal of ensuring a secure and stable maritime environment. (MC3 Lucas T. Hans/Navy)
