RF2GDHHDC–210620-M-JU875-1001 TABUK, Saudi Arabia (June 20, 2021) - An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off to conduct parachute operations during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 20. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to exercise a range of critical combat-related capabilities, both afloat and ashore. 24th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Medit
RF2GE85DR–U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, meets with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Peter Vasely, commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan-Forward, at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan on August 17, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Capt. William Urban)
RF2GDCFJ2–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, inspects equipment at Aviano Air Base in preparation for an airborne operation onto Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone under Covid-19 prevention conditions, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo
RF2GDCJCD–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, inspects equipment at Aviano Air Base in preparation for an airborne operation onto Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone under Covid-19 prevention conditions, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo
RF2GD81TE–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) fires his M27 infantry automatic rifle as part of a live-fire and maneuver range in Jordan, May 22, 2021. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to respond rapidly and efficiently to a wide-range of military operations utilizing aviation, ground, and logistics assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Yost)
RF2GD7YRF–A Bambi bucket device hangs from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment near Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, April 8, 2021. This bucket is designed to hold up to 2,000 gallons of water which is released by the helicopter crew for aerial firefighting. The routine air to ground firefighting interoperability training was conducted in order to enhance readiness, strengthen partner nation response capabilities and enhance their ability to respond to crises throughout Central America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lauren Brune
RF2GD7GD8–A Bambi bucket device hangs from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment near Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, April 8, 2021. This bucket is designed to hold up to 2,000 gallons of water which is released by the helicopter crew for aerial firefighting. The routine air to ground firefighting interoperability training was conducted in order to enhance readiness, strengthen partner nation response capabilities and enhance their ability to respond to crises throughout Central America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lauren Brune
RF2GE8855–Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander, U.S. Central Command, right, meets with Afghan Minister of Defense, General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, second from left, in Kabul to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan, July 25, 2021. McKenzie reiterated U.S support to the government’s plan for the defense of Afghanistan through air strikes, contract logistics support, intelligence sharing, and funding for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). “We had a very good dialogue on the government's defense plan as they work to stabilize the security situation and to blunt the Taliban offens
RF2GF9DAD–A U.S. Marine with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) escorts a kid to his family during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members and coalition forces are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla)
RF2GF9DAR–A U.S. Marine with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) escorts a kid to his family during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members and coalition forces are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla)
RF2GD81G9–A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot from the 350th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during a mission supporting a dynamic force employment over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 18, 2021. DFEs enhance Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Harnden)
RF2GD7ED2–190731-M-QP663-1019 ARABIAN GULF (July 31, 2019) Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lift an RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS) onto a launcher before flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean
RF2GDCMJF–210309-M-JX780-2122 TABUK, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (March 9, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Selina Lopez, a radio operator assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carries a fuel hose to a UH-1Y Venom at a forward arming and refueling point during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 9. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability
RF2GFY6XY–Marines assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command provide security at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Aug. 18. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. Mark Andries)
RF2GFY720–Marines assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command provide security at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Aug. 18. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. Mark Andries)
RF2GG0RT3–A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) lifts an evacuee during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz).
RF2GG0RT1–A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) lifts an evacuee during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz).
RF2GFY83K–A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, interacts with children during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)
RF2GFY83H–A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, interacts with children during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)
RF2GG0RT6–A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) gives a high five to a child at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz).
RF2GG0RP9–A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) calms a child during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz).
RF2GG0RT5–A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) gives a high five to a child at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz).
RF2GG0RPB–A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) calms a child during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz).
RF2GFY7Y1–A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, plays games with children during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)
RF2GFY81C–A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, plays games with children during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)
RF2GG0RP5–A Marine assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command escorts a child to be processed during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)
RF2GG0RMB–A Marine assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command escorts a child to be processed during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)
RF2GG0RMG–A Marine assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command carries a child to be processed during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)
RF2GG0RMC–A Marine assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command escorts a child to be processed during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)
RF2GG0RME–A Marine assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command carries a child to be processed during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)
RF2GG0RMF–A Marine assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command carries a child to be processed during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)
RF2GG0RN8–A Marine assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command escorts a child to be processed during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)
RF2GG0RWR–A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command takes care of a young girl awaiting processing at an Evacuation Control Checkpoint (ECC) during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla)
RF2GG0RWW–A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command takes care of a young girl awaiting processing at an Evacuation Control Checkpoint (ECC) during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla)
RF2GG8107–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Cpl. Brandon J. Alvarez of Newbury Park, California, June 10, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Alvarez was assigned to FAST Co., Central Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, Bahrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
RF2GG80MK–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Cpl. Brandon J. Alvarez of Newbury Park, California, June 10, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Alvarez was assigned to FAST Co., Central Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, Bahrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
RF2GG80TR–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Cpl. Brandon J. Alvarez of Newbury Park, California, June 10, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Alvarez was assigned to FAST Co., Central Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, Bahrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
RF2GG80NC–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Cpl. Brandon J. Alvarez of Newbury Park, California, June 10, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Alvarez was assigned to FAST Co., Central Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, Bahrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
RF2GG80YM–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Cpl. Brandon J. Alvarez of Newbury Park, California, June 10, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Alvarez was assigned to FAST Co., Central Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, Bahrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
RF2GG80HK–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Cpl. Brandon J. Alvarez of Newbury Park, California, June 10, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Alvarez was assigned to FAST Co., Central Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, Bahrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)
RF2GG0RFR–A U.S. Army Central Soldier welcomes Afghan evacuee girls with hugs during the arrival processes at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 25, 2021. USARCENT Soldiers hit it off quickly with the children at the facility, finding ways to bring smiles and laughs through the process. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marc Loi)
RF2GG0RG6–A U.S. Army Central Soldier welcomes Afghan evacuee girls with hugs during the arrival processes at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 25, 2021. USARCENT Soldiers hit it off quickly with the children at the facility, finding ways to bring smiles and laughs through the process. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marc Loi)
RF2GG0RGB–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier with Task Force Spartan, U.S. Army Central shares his computer to entertain Afghan evacuee children at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 25, 2021. USARCENT Soldiers hit it off quickly with the children at the facility, finding ways to bring smiles and entertain them through the arrival process. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Katelynn Bissell)
RF2GG0RG9–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier with Task Force Spartan, U.S. Army Central shares his computer to entertain Afghan evacuee children at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 25, 2021. USARCENT Soldiers hit it off quickly with the children at the facility, finding ways to bring smiles and entertain them through the arrival process. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Katelynn Bissell)
RF2GG0RCM–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier with Task Force Spartan, U.S. Army Central, entertains an Afghan girl with bubbles as she waits to in-process at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 23, 2021. U.S. Army Soldiers continue to work with their U.S. Central Command and Department of State teammates to support Afghanistan evacuation efforts with transportation, security, logistics and medical assistance at locations in Kuwait. (U.S. Army Photo by 1st Lt. James Mason)
RF2GG0RCP–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier with Task Force Spartan, U.S. Army Central, entertains an Afghan girl with bubbles as she waits to in-process at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 23, 2021. U.S. Army Soldiers continue to work with their U.S. Central Command and Department of State teammates to support Afghanistan evacuation efforts with transportation, security, logistics and medical assistance at locations in Kuwait. (U.S. Army Photo by 1st Lt. James Mason)
RF2GG0RHX–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier assigned to Task Force Spartan, U.S. Army Central, assists an Afghan evacuee with a medical screening process as one of the first steps in his arrival at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 25, 2021. USARCENT Soldiers from all components continue to work with their U.S. Central Command and Department of State teammates to support Afghanistan evacuation efforts with transportation, security, logistics and medical assistance at locations in Kuwait. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Katelynn Bissell)
RF2GG0RGD–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier assigned to Task Force Spartan, U.S. Army Central, assists an Afghan evacuee with a medical screening process as one of the first steps in his arrival at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 25, 2021. USARCENT Soldiers from all components continue to work with their U.S. Central Command and Department of State teammates to support Afghanistan evacuation efforts with transportation, security, logistics and medical assistance at locations in Kuwait. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Katelynn Bissell)
RF2K4XY04–Coast Guard personnel from the Gulf, Atlantic, and Pacific Strike teams assist residence of Pine Island, Florida, Oct. 2, 2022. The strike forces transferred people in need to Florida’s mainland to seek shelter and resources. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.
RF2K4XY0N–Coast Guard personnel from the Gulf, Atlantic, and Pacific Strike teams assist residence of Pine Island, Florida, Oct. 2, 2022. The strike forces transferred people in need to Florida’s mainland to seek shelter and resources. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.
RF2K4XY08–U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Julian Bell speaks with a resident of Pine Island, Florida, Oct. 2, 2022. The strike forces transferred people in need to Florida’s mainland to seek shelter and resources after Hurricane Ian. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.
RF2K4XY28–Coast Guard personnel from the Gulf, Atlantic, and Pacific Strike teams assist residence of Pine Island, Florida, Oct. 2, 2022. The strike forces transferred people in need to Florida’s mainland to seek shelter and resources after Hurricane Ian. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.
RF2K4XY25–Coast Guard personnel from the Gulf, Atlantic, and Pacific Strike teams prepare to launch a shallow water boat to assist residents of Pine Island, Florida, Oct. 2, 2022. The strike forces transferred people in need to Florida’s mainland to seek shelter and resources. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.)
RF2K4XY0F–Coast Guard personnel from the Gulf, Atlantic, and Pacific Strike teams transfer residents of Pine Island to Florida’s mainland on Oct. 2, 2022. The strike forces transferred people in need to Florida’s mainland to seek shelter and resources after Hurricane Ian. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.
RF2K4YGFM–U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Chris Taylor and Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Owen assist a residence of Pine Island, Florida, Oct. 4, 2022. The strike forces transferred people in need to Florida’s mainland to seek shelter and resources. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.
RF2GD90G4–US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Bruce Patrick (left), Multi-National Division Central-South (MND-CS), takes a break to pose with Danish Army Captain (CPT) Benny Gottlieb (center) and an Iraqi Border Police (IBP) officer (right) at IBP Fort Karmashiya, Iraq (IRQ), while participating in an official Coalition Force tour of five IBP forts on the Iran-Iraq border conducted during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (USAF PHOTO BY SRA JASON T BAILEY 060325-F-0560B-301)
RF2GD8XXK–US Army (USA) Specialist Fourth Class (SPC) Joseph Thorne, 3rd Battalion (BN), 112th Field Artillery (FA), New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG), Morristown, New Jersey (NJ), guides vehicles into position as they arrive at the intermediate staging base near Alexandria, Louisiana (LA). More than 2,000 vehicles and 4,000 troops were assembled at the central Louisiana location waiting to receive orders for recovery missions along Louisiana's Gulf coast following Hurricane Rita. (USAF PHOTO BY TSGT ROGER M. DEY 050925-F-4970D-103)
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