Specialist Octavio Acevedo, a protective security detail specialist with 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, steadies a M249 machine gun while wearing a M50 p More
First Lt. Joshua Mathews, a troop executive officer with 3rd Cavalry Regiment pulls a litter with a 160-pound dummy during the U.S. Army Forces Command Weapons Marksmanship Competition at Fort Bragg, North Caro More
Soldiers compete during the U.S. Army Forces Command Weapons Marksmanship Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 23, 2015. This night shoot exercise showcased the competitors’ use of tracer rounds in a low visi More
Sgt. 1st Class Laura Davis, one of two center positions on the Golden Knights Women's Four-way formation skydiving team, writes out a series of what are known as blocks and randoms at Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiv More
Paratroopers with the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, establish security while bounding in a squad during rehearsals of live fire exercises leading up to Co More
A paratrooper with the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, part of the Global Response Force, provides a tactical hand signal and prepares to conduct a raid in More
Expert Field Medical Badge candidates prepare themselves for Combat Testing Lane number two, Oct. 27, 2015, at the Medical Skills Training Center on Fort Bragg, N.C. Out of 42 total testable tasks in the entire More
Paratroopers and jumpmasters with the 82nd Airborne Division, along with the 3rd Royal Canadian Regiment conduct mandatory pre-jump training at Green Ramp Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Milit More
U.S. and Spanish paratroopers complete layouts of their gear during an initial manifest call in preparation for Operation Trident Juncture 2015 on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 3, 2015. Trident Juncture 2015 demonstra More
Jumpmasters with the 3rd Royal Canadian Regiment issue T-10 Delta parachutes and prepare U.S. paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division for a jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 5, 2015. The More
Friends and families watch as paratroopers with the XVIII Airborne Corps fill the sky above Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 21, 2015. Over 600 paratroopers participated in November's Saturday Profici More
A Soldier with the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) exits a CH-47 Chinook with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade during a static line jump into St. Mere Eglise Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The More
1st Lt. Shaye Haver, an Apache pilot assigned to 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade out of Fort Carson, Colorado, speaks to an audience of Soldiers at the 82nd Airborne Division he More
Child, Youth and School Services staff led children on a one-mile walk for a Volksmarch at the Rodriguez Child Development Center on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 4, 2016. The Volksmarch, an event serving to enhance More
Lt. Col. James Harrison, executive officer to the 114th Digital Liaison Detachment, Mississippi National Guard, reads over a memorandum during the Joint War Fighter Exercise 16-4 on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 11, More
1st Lt. Alexander Klink, assistant operations engineer, Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, completes motorcycle refresher training at the Watson Street motorcycle range on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 1 More
A Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division browses the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program Awareness Month presentation table before entering the conference hall at the Iron Mik More
Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division review a packet of safety information in preparation for the Motorcycle Mentorship Ride out to Southern Pines, N.C. from Fort Bragg, N.C., April 29. The riders rece More
A Moroccan soldier converses with a Congolese soldier before the start of the opening ceremony of Central Accord 2016 at the Gabon Air Force Base in Libreville, Gabon, June 13. CA16 is an annual exercise held i More
Instructors from the U.S. Army National Guard provide training to a class of Cameroonian and Gabonese pilots and medical personnel with the help of an interpreter at Gabon Air Force Base during Central Accord 2 More
Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division jumped into drop zone Point Denis for exercise Central Accord in Libreville, Gabon, June 20. CA16 is an annual, combined, joint milit More
Airmen with the 46th Aerial Port Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware, along with soldiers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, unload Humvees from a C-130 Hercules aircra More
Sgt. Jay Blundell, military police and Wakefield, United Kingdom native, of the 3rd Parachute Battalion, 16th Air Assault Brigade, British Armed Forces, attached to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry R More
Spc. Andrew Lackey, UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief and Davis, Michigan, native assigned to Company A, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, waits to hear that the landing zone is clea More
Paratroopers with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division- 1st platoon, 3rd section (Crazy Eight), prepare to provide counter fire on a simulated enemy with a towed M777 More
Paratroopers assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, provide security outside of the simulated U.S. Consulate General's office in the mock city of Dara L More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Alex Barros (left) and U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Joshua Treadwell, Ceremonies and Special Events Office, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, discuss plans on a 60 More
Master Sgt. Alex Barros (left), a project officer in Marine Corps Systems Command’s Expeditionary Power Systems, discusses plans on a 60-by-40-foot map during the ceremonial rehearsal of concept drill at the Na More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron C. Edmond says he is truly honored and humbled to be supporting the 58th Presidential Inauguration as a part of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR). Hi More
The United States Marine Corps Staff element leads the USMC formation during the Department of Defense Dress Rehearsal, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. More than 5,000 military members from across all branches of More
The U.S. Navy Staff Element leads the USN formation down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the White House during the Department of Defense Dress Rehearsal, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. More than 5,000 military memb More
The United States Marine Corps Staff element marches on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2017, after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States. More than 5, More
The U.S. Navy Sea Chanters perform a selection during the National Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2017. More than 5,000 military members from across all branches More
Spc. Ashley Philpott, paratrooper and motor pool clerk assigned to Headquarters and Headquarter Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, demonstrates the proper use of an M978A2 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck More
Staff Sgt, José Marrero, wheeled mechanic, paratrooper and jumpmaster assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, in his airborne habitat: pack shed three at Green Ramp on Pope More
The 82nd Airborne Division rock band, Riser Burn, put on a concert for the children of Gallberry Farm Elementary School in Fayetteville, N.C., March 7, 2017, in honor of Music In Our Schools Month. The annual M More
Sgt. 1st Class Adam Herbst, event coordinator, gives an overview of events to first sergeants of the 82nd Airborne Division during a physical training event at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 20, 2017. The training eve More
A Paratrooper with the 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, completes the push-up event during the Ranger Physical Assessment Test on Ritz-Epps Field at Fort Bragg, N.C., Ma More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Humphrey (left), a howitzer section chief with Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, guides Virginia National Guard Soldiers with More
Paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, encasing the colors during day one of the Color Guard and Guidon Competition at Towle Stadium More
Sgt. 1st Class Isaias Alavero (left), assistant evaluator, checks a guidon for serviceability and overall cleanliness during day two of the Color Guard and Guidon Competition at Towle Stadium on Fort Bragg, N.C More
Paratroopers representing every battalion in the 82nd Airborne Division sit for a range briefing prior to contending in a marksmanship competition at Range 39, Fort Bragg, N.C., May 22, 2017. The competition i More
A Paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, overhead presses a can of ammunition at the 82nd Abn. Div. Combat Fitness Test du More
Paratroopers and families from across the 82nd Airborne Division run on Ardennes Street during the first, annual All American Week 100 Sunset Fun Run, Fort Bragg, N.C., May 23, 2017. All American Week is an opp More
An F-15 Strike Eagle flies overhead during the All American Week 100 Airborne Review at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., May 25, 2017. The Airborne Review is the culminating event of All American Week 100 wh More
Six awardees from two battalions were recognized and presented with tokens of appreciation for their achievements in all things supply during the Department of the Army and 1st Special Forces Command Supply Exc More
Col. Patrick Colloton, 7th SFG (A) commander (right) and Maj. Kimbia Rey (middle), 7th Special Forces Group Public Affairs commander, greet Mr. Mick Dehart of the Special Forces Association during a welcoming o More
On November 11, 2017, the Emerald Coast community along with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) came together in celebration of veterans and service members of every ilk during the Emerald Coast Honor Games at More
Col. (retired) Roger H.C. Donlon speaks with members of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)'s 1st Battalion during a visit on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla Nov. 20, 2017. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. L'Erin Wynn)
Participants of the Annual Jingle Bell Jog start the race Dec. 02, 2017 in Mary Ester, Fla.( U.S. Army photos by Sgt. L'Erin Wynn)
A Jumpmaster with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) performs jumpmaster inspection on a Brazilian paratrooper during "Operation Toy Drop" yielding over 300 toys for the affected families of Hurricane Maria in More
Newly inducted honorary commanders sign their certificates of duty at the Honorary Commander Induction at the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Auditorium at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., February 23, 2018. The More
Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal of Honor recipient, meets and greets 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers on the 7th SFG (A) compound at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 12, 2018. T More
Sergeant Ben Mercer, a combat engineer, loads a 16-round link into his M249 machine gun at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 21, 2015. Today marks day one of the 2015 FORSCOM Marksmanship Competition and Mercer is one of More
Sgt. Cody Smith (center), an explosive ordnance team leader assigned to 722 Ordnance Disposal, 82nd Sustainment Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division awaits his turn for the M9 pistol robotic target shoot event durin More
Sgt. Ben Mercer, a U.S. Army reservist combat engineer with the 416th Technical Battalion, engages his target at the long range fire event for the U.S. Army Forces Command Weapons Marksmanship Competition at Fo More
Members of the Golden Knights Women's Four-way formation skydiving team walk the jump at Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving Oct. 15, 2015, in Raeford, N.C. On-ground training consists of one of two methods: What is More
Paratroopers with the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, part of the Global Response Force, clear an enemy site after establishing security in preparation for More
Expert Field Medical Badge soldiers prepare themselves in the aid tent before attempting Combat Testing Lane number two, Oct. 27, 2015 at the Medical Skills Training Center on Fort Bragg, N.C. Out of 42 total t More
Paratroopers with the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division move toward their objective in preparation for Joint Operations Access Exercise 16-01, Oct. 28, 2015, o More
A paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division prepares for the jumpmaster pre-inspection on the flight line at Green Ramp Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Combined Joint Operational Access Exer More
Paratroopers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division complete sustained airborne training in support of Operation Trident Juncture 2015 at Green Ramp, Pope Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 3 More
Jumpmasters with the 3rd Royal Canadian Regiment conduct jump master pre-inspections and prepare U.S. paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division for a jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 5, 2 More
A paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division tags his parachute after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 21, 2015. Over 600 paratroopers participated in November's Saturday Proficiency Jum More
A Soldier with the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) secures his static line before exiting a CH-47 Chinook into St. Mere Eglise Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The static line jumps ensure that More
A firefighter with the Fort Bragg Fire Department gives Jade, a four-year old preschool student, his fire-proof coat to try on during the Volksmarch, a kick-off event for the Month of the Military Child, at the More
Mr. Lonnie Nesrsta, contactor, Mission Command Training Program, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, role playing as host nation forces, participates in a video conference call during the Joint War Fighter Exercise 16-4 More
1st Lt. Alexander Klink, assistant operations engineer, Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, checks the condition of the battery of his touring motorcycle as part of a routine motorcycle safety inspe More
Brig. Gen. Mark Odom, deputy commanding general for operations, 82nd Airborne Division, introduces Mrs. Mercedes Bryant-Williams, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program advocate and t More
Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division execute a group stop formation at a red light while on a Motorcycle Mentorship Ride to Southern Pines from Fort Bragg, N.C., April 29. On average, mentorship rides o More
(L-R) Defense Attache, Lt. Col. Ted Conklin, Deputy General for U.S. Army Africa, Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Jr. and deputy chief of the general staff of the Gabonese Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Olame Ndong Ferd More
U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Jeffrey Sills, air medical evacuation pilot, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard gives instruction on a proper four-man litter carry with the help More
A Gabonese and U.S. paratrooper congratulate each other after a successful landing on Point Denis landing zone during Central Accord 2016 in Librevile, Gabon, June 23. CA16 is an annual, combined, joint militar More
(L-R) The 'Atropian' police chief, Capt. Brian Delgado, battalion intelligence officer and Capt. Louis Maclaren (right), Balquhidder, United Kingdom native and commanding officer, bravo company, 3rd Parachute B More
U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Michelle R. Watson, Joint Team Street Cordon (left), accompanied by media escort U.S. Air Force Sr. Airman Dylan Nukolls, photojournalist, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, speaks More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Aaron Lovely, senior enlisted planner, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, addresses an audience of senior leaders and media outlets during the ceremonial rehearsal of concept drill More
The U.S. Navy Band follows the USN Staff Element in the ceremonial march down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the White House during the Department of Defense Dress Rehearsal, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. More tha More
The United States Marine Band, "The President's Own," follow the USMC staff element in the formation during the Department of Defense Dress Rehearsal, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. More than 5,000 military memb More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Band, "The President's Own," march on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2017, after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the Uni More
Spc. Ashley Philpott, paratrooper and motor pool clerk assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, is cross-training to be a Global Combat Supports System Army clerk, responsibl More
Staff Sgt, José Marrero, wheeled mechanic, paratrooper and jump master assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, conducts a jump master personnel inspection on a paratrooper i More
Staff Sgt. Gunnar Kalstrom, right, is introduced by band mates during a performance at Gallberry Farm Elementary School in Fayetteville, N.C., March 7, 2017. The 82nd Airborne Division rock band, Riser Burn, pu More
First Sgt. James Carroll of the 82nd Airborne Division prepares his gear for a physical training event at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 20, 2017. The training event, which consisted of team litter carries, water can More
Paratroopers with the 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, complete the sit-up event during the Ranger Physical Assessment Test on Ritz-Epps Field at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 1 More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Humphrey (left), a howitzer section chief with Bravo Battery, 2nd Battery, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division guides a Virginia National Guard section chief f More
Paratroopers of the 307th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, presenting the colors during day one of the Color Guard and Guidon Competition at Towle Stadium on Fort Bra More
Sgt. 1st Class Isaias Alavero (right) briefs a Paratrooper with the 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team on the task at hand during day two of the Color Guard and Guidon Comp More
A Paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, engages a target with an M4 Carbine rifle during a marksmanship competition at Range 39, Fort Bragg, N.C., More
Two CH-47 Chinook helicopters sling load two M777A2 Howitzers during the All American Week 100 Airborne Review at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., May 25, 2017. The Airborne Review is the culminating event o More
Supply Excellence Award recipient Cpl. Jessica Wheeler receives her Chief of Staff of the Army plaque for her achievements during the Department of the Army and 1st Special Forces Command Supply Excellence Awar More
The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) welcomed Vietnam veterans of Company Echo, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (RECONNAISSANCE), Sept. 26, 2017, for a tour of the 7th SFG (A) compound. In a More
Soldiers with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) participate in the "Ruck 22" event during the annual Emerald Coast Honor Games at Legendary Marine in Destin, Fla., November 11, 2017. “Ruck 22,” one of many ma More
The seven newly inducted honorary commanders pose with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) commander, Patrick Colloton during the Honorary Commander Induction at the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Auditori More