Multinational Soldiers from seven different countries participate in the Advanced High Angle Sniper Course, conducted by the International Special Training Center (ISTC), April 27-May 1, 2015 in Lizum, Austria. More
A U.S. Soldier assigned to 52nd Signal Battalion, adjusts his gas mask during their annual Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear training at the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2014. More
A Pinning Ceremony is held on Patch barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, for new U.S. Navy chief petty officers on Sept. 16, 2014. In the United States Navy, to be called “the Chief,” promotion selected individuals More
Multinational special operation forces Soldiers prepare to exit a UH-60 Black Hawk during Exercise Jackal Stone in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, Sept. 17, 2014. Jackal Stone is a partnership buil More
Members of U.S. Army 554th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade and their spouses participate in an event called "Order of the Crossed Pistols" which was held o More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Airborne, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, participate in a multi-day and night field training exercise in Adazi, Latvia. The Soldiers participa More
An international Soldier participates in the Advanced High Angle Sniper Course, conducted by the International Special Training Center (ISTC), April 27-May 1, 2015 in Lizum, Austria. The students from the U.S. More
U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Fields, assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) inspects a Non-Maneuverable Canopy (T-11) Personnel Parachute System on Panzer Kaserne in Boeblingen, Germany, Oct. More
A team of international soldiers make their way through an obstacle course during the International Special Training Center Advanced Medical First Responder Course which was conducted by the ISTC Medical Branch More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Europe and Africa participate in a pistol qualification exercise which was held on Panzer Kaserne in Boeblingen, Germany, Oct. 30, 2014. Combat Marksmanship proficiency is More
A U.S. Marine renders a salute during the 239th Marine Corps birthday which was held on Panzer Kaserne in Boeblingen, Germany, on Nov. 7, 2014. The Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated every year with a traditio More
An U.S. Soldier fires a Rheinmetall MG3 Machine Gun as part of the qualification for the German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency (German: Schuetzenschnur) at Panzer Range Complex, Boeblingen, Germany, More
U.S. Sailors assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group Two participate in a training exercise in which they use a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to navigate their way through the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germ More
Members of the Patch High School Junior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) await the arrival of U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Command More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Public Health Command District-Northern Europe, Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment Facility participate in a weapons familiarization exercise with the aid of an Engagement Skills Trainer 2 More
U.S. Army Sgt. Gordon Scott, attached to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) instructs Soldiers assigned to 554th Military Police Company during an all-terrain vehicle safety course which is par More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast which was held on Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, German More
Multinational Soldiers train in harsh weather conditions as part of the International Special Training Center Advanced Medical First Responder Course, conducted by the ISTC Medical Branch, Feb. 17-19, 2015, in More
Multinational Soldiers train in harsh weather conditions as part of the International Special Training Center Advanced Medical First Responder Course, conducted by the ISTC Medical Branch, Feb. 17-19, 2015 in P More
A German World War II-era tank is illuminated using a technique in which steel wool is burned to create the flying-sparks effect. The tank currently sits on display at Staufer Kaserne, Pfullendorf, Germany. (U. More
U.S. Soldiers board a C-130 Hercules aircraft for a parachute jump over a drop zone in Germany, Feb. 24, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) checks conditions before his fellow Soldiers jump out of the C-130 Hercules aircraft over a drop zone in Germany, March 17, 2015. ( More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 554th Military Police Company participate in a 96-hour Field Training Exercise, FTX, called "Operation Mandalorian." The exercise consisted of various scenarios including simulated ter More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 554th Military Police Company start the day with a camp fire and breakfast during a 96-hour Field Training Exercise, FTX, called Operation Mandalorian. The exercise consisted of variou More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 554th Military Police Company gather for a group photo on the last day of a 96-hour Field Training Exercise called Operation Mandalorian. The exercise consisted of various scenarios in More
U.S. Soldiers test the capabilities of the MRZR4 LT-All Terrain Vehicle in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Boeblingen, Germany, April 14, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnst More
A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) secures his ruck sack after having it weighed at the halfway check point during an 18 mile course in which the participants were re More
U.S. Sailors assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group Two use a Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System in a training exercise which was conducted in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, April 22, 2015. (U More
A view of the Austrian Alps where multinational Soldiers from seven different countries participated in the Advanced High Angle Sniper Course, conducted by the International Special Training Center (ISTC), Apri More
A Color Guard comprised of U.S. Sailors and U.S. Marines participate in the Naval Special Warfare Unit Ten change of command ceremony on Panzer Kaserne, Germany on July 2, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Infor More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 7th Army Combined Arms Training Center participate in a fire extinguisher exercise during their Hazardous Material Transportation Training course on Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, Ju More
U.S. Soldiers participate in the U.S. Army Jumpmaster School training course which was conducted at the Stuttgart Airfield, Stuttgart, Germany, July 23, 2015. The three-week course trains personnel in the skill More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules takes off from the Stuttgart Airfield, Germany, Aug. 4, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
One of the first aircraft of the day prepares to land at the Stuttgart Airfield, Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 4, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
A commissioning ceremony is held for U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Devin Lawson who was promoted to Limited Duty Officer. The ceremony was held on Patch Barracks, Germany, Aug. 14, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Vis More
United States Naval Special Warfare Unit 2 holds a Change of Command ceremony between Navy Commander (SEAL) Louis M. McCray (outgoing) and Commander (SEAL) Alan R. Wing (incoming). The ceremony was held on Pan More
U.S. Soldiers participate in a parachute jump training exercise in which they exit a Boeing CH-47 Chinook from 1,200 feet above the Malmsheim Drop Zone, Germany, Sept. 10, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Infor More
A U.S. Marine stands watch for the U.S. Naval Ship SGT. William R. Button during a Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) as they prepare for NATO led Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. More than 30 nations and 36,0 More
U.S. Marines unload vehicles and equipment from the U.S. Naval Ship SGT. William R. Button during a Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) offload as they prepare for NATO led Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. More More
U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa deputy director of communication Master Sgt. Chad E. McMeen uses a commercial-grade Quadcopter to capture aerial video footage of the USNS William R. Button on the pier in R More
U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa Sgt. Maj. William R. Frye gathers with fellow Marines for a group photo on the pier in Rota, Spain. The light armored vehicles were offloaded from the USNS William R. Button More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen Niel L. Nelson speaks with fellow service members of various nations outside the U.S. Naval Ship Sgt. William R. Button as they prepare for NATO led Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. Th More
U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force Ironhorse gather for a group photo outside the U.S. Naval Ship Sgt. William R. Button as they prepare for NATO led Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. The exercise is NATO’s larg More
U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force Ironhorse depart from the pier on Naval Station Rota, Spain during the preparation phase of Trident Juncture 2015. The event is NATO’s largest exercise since 2002 and will in More
U.S. Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion participate in a 300 mile convoy from Rota, Spain to Almeria, Spain, as part of NATO led Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. The route included eight che More
U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) participate in a weapons training exercise in the mountains on the Spanish Base Alvarez de Sotomayor, Almeria, Spain on Oct. 27. This training More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aicraft, launched from the Spanish ship Juan Carlos I, picks up Portugese Fuzileiros (Marines) at a Fuzileiros training base outside of Lisbon, Portugal, Nov. 3, 2015. This mul More
President of the Republic of Portugal Aníbal Cavaco Silva tours the pier during the Distinguished Visitors (DV) Day in Troia, Portugal as part of the NATO-led Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. The culmination of More
U.S. military working dogs assigned to 554th Military Police Company demonstrate their capabilities in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, Dec. 2, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialis More
U.S. military working dogs assigned to 92nd Military Police Company demonstrate their capabilities in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, Dec. 2, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist More
U.S. Soldiers test the capabilities of the MRZR4 LT-All Terrain Vehicle in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, Jan. 5, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
Snow falls on Panzer Kaserne, Boeblingen, Germany, Jan. 11, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 554th Military Police Company participate in a field training exercise in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, Jan. 21, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Special Operations Signal Detachment, Special Operations Command Africa participate in a weapons training exercise in the Panzer Range Complex, Boeblingen, Germany, Feb. 9, 2016. (U.S. More
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster aircraft quietly awaits an early morning departure out of Stuttgart Army Airfield, Germany, Feb. 19, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnst More
Czech Republic Army Gen. Petr Pavel, chairman of the NATO Military Committee is hosted by the staff of the International Special Training Centre for a tour of the multinational training facility located on Stau More
A U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-5 Galaxy aircraft arrives at the Stuttgart Army Airfield, Germany, March 2, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group participate in a combat lifesaver course in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, March 11, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information More
Soldiers from various nations work together to maneuver a simulated casualty victim through an obstacle course as part of the International Special Training Centre (ISTC) Advanced Medical First Responder Course More
Soldiers from various nations participate in the International Special Training Centre (ISTC) Advanced Medical First Responder Course which was conducted by the ISTC Medical Branch from April 26 through April 2 More
Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band practice before performing in the European Command Change of Command ceremony which was held at Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, May 3, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by More
A Polish Soldier enjoys a quiet moment before the start of Exercise Swift Response. The exercise is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multi-national airborne forces in the world. T More
A Polish Soldier keeps watch from the turret of a humvee during Exercise Swift Response. The exercise is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multi-national airborne forces in the wor More
Soldiers from various nations participate in the Advanced Casualty Sustainment Care Medical Training Course which was hosted by the International Special Training Centre, July 20, 2016, Pfullendorf, Germany. Th More
A U.S. military working dog assigned to 92nd Military Police Company uses his keen sense of smell to help locate his objective as part of a training exercise in which the working dog is required to find a speci More
U.S. Airman Senior Master Sergeant Dean L. Unger, assigned to Special Operations Command Europe, performs a final safety inspection on his fellow servicemember's parachute during an Airborne operations training More
U.S. Airman Senior Master Sergeant Dean L. Unger, assigned to Special Operations Command Europe, jumps out of a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, 12,000 feet above the Malmsheim Drop Zone, Stuttga More
A U.S. Soldier prepares to take off in a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during an Airborne Operations training exercise which was held at a drop zone in Malmsheim, Germany, Aug. 18, 2016. (U.S. More
U.S. Soldiers prepare to board a U.S. Airforce Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft for an Airborne operations parachute jump out of Stuttgart Army Airfield, Germany, Sep 21, 2016. Led by jumpmasters from Special O More
Military Working Dog, U.S. Army Sergeant Astor P720, assigned to 92nd Military Police Company, intently waits for his next command from U.S. Army Specialist Kurtis Swift during an obedience training exercise. T More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1-10th Special Forces Group participate in a weapons training exercise at the Panzer Range Complex, Boeblingen, Germany, Nov. 08, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialis More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1-10th Special Forces Group reload their ammunition during a weapons training exercise in which the participants were required to rely solely on night vision goggles to see inside the More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1-10th Special Forces Group utilize a Local Training Area to practice various tactical procedures including door breaching and building clearing. This training exercise took place at t More
A U.S. Soldier treats a simulated combat casualty victim during a medical training exercise which was held within the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Boeblingen, Germany, Jan. 12, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Visu More
Estonian Soldiers keep warm by a fire that they built from locally gathered wood during a field training exercise in Tapa, Estonia, Feb. 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston.)
An Estonian Soldier assigned to C Polar Company, Estonian Scouts Battalion, participates in a long range movement in harsh winter conditions in order to help solidify partnership between Estonian forces and dem More
A team of civilian actors pose for a group photo before participating in the final Field Training Exercise of a six-month medical training course hosted by the International Special Training Centre, Feb. 28, 20 More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1-10th Special Forces Group participate in a fast-roping training exercise which helps them in their ability to exit buildings and aircraft by sliding down a rope. This exercise took p More
A M1A2 Abrams tank assigned to Chaos Company, 1-68 Armor Battalion is prepared to be utilized in a joint military combat exercise with Estonian Soldiers from 04-06 April, 2017 in the Estonian Central Training A More
Soldiers from the United Kingdom, France, Denmark and the United States participate in a ceremony hosted by the Estonian Defense Force which was intended to officially welcome NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence B More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Chaos Company, 1-68 Armor Battalion participate in a two-day weapons qualification exercise which was held at the Estonian Central Training Area near Tapa, Estonia, 26-27 April, 2017. More
U.S. Sailors and Israeli Soldiers train together in an exercise which involved fast-roping out of a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft. This training helps prepare multinational service members for situations in More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks during a change of command ceremony for Special Operations Command Africa at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, June 29, 2 More
A U.S. Soldier carries his daughter up a long set of stairs before participating in a Change of Command ceremony which was held at the International Special Training Centre, Pfullendorf, Germany, June 30, 2017. More
U.S. Soldiers participate in a parachute jump exercise which helps them qualify to use a new system that has been recently added to to the Army's inventory. This training took place at the Malmsheim Drop Zone, More
Multinational soldiers participate in the Tactical Combat Casualty Care medical training exercise, hosted by the International Special Training Center, Pfullendorf, Germany, 27 September, 2017. (U.S. Army photo More
U.S. Army Special Operations Soldiers assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct urban operations training on November 11, 2017 near Stuttgart, Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Spec More
A U.S. Special Forces Soldier participates in a training exercise in Europe to help maintain physical fitness. This training took place near Stuttgart, Germany, February 1, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Inof More
Commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti hosts a command "Town Hall" at Patch Barracks, Germany, February 07, 2018. Gen. Scaparrotti spoke about More
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis led a town hall meeting with military and Civilian personnel at U.S. European Command during the Stuttgart, Germany, stop of his trip to Europe February 15, 2018. Secretary Matti More
U.S. Army Special Operations Forces Soldiers assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) participate in a training event at Panzer Kaserne, Germany, April 18, 2018. The week long medical and air support tr More
A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 100th Military Police Detachment, 18th MP Brigade grooms a Military Working Dog in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, April 24 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Informati More
A U.S. Army Special Operations Forces Soldier participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) training exercise near Stuttgart, Germany, July 18, 2018. The CBRN training prepares response c More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 100th Military Police Detachment, 18th MP Brigade conduct exercise and obedience training with a Military Working Dog in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, September 10, More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 554th Military Police Company set up for a day of M-4 rifle training at Panzer Range Complex near Stuttgart, Germany, October 16, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Spec More
Special operations and conventional forces from the Netherlands, Slovakia and the United States approach their target during the International Special Training Centre Close Quarters Battle training course held More
A U.S. Soldier assigned to 554th Military Police Company observes a German "Bundeswehr" Soldier during a Local Range Density weapons qualification exercise. This training allowed for participants to qualify for More
A U.S. Army "Non-Lethal Weapons" instructor assigned to 554th Military Police Company sprays a participant with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, more commonly known as "Pepper Spray," during a weapons qualificati More
U.S. Special Operations Forces Soldiers assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) perform safety inspections in preparation for an Airborne Operations training exercise. Participants jumped from a U.S. A More
U.S. Army Private Second Class Grace Prakin, assigned to 554th Military Police Company, aims a M249 SAW light machine gun during a Local Range Density weapons qualification exercise. This training took place at More