Navy Lt. Cmdr. Corey Thornton, command chaplain with
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Corey Thornton, command chaplain with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, leads a prayer for service members May 24, 2015, in an undisclosed location... More
Gunnery Sgt. Carl Wildrom, a post exchange manager
Gunnery Sgt. Carl Wildrom, a post exchange manager with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, helps a customer with Task Force Al Asad make a purchase at a make-shift PX ... More
A soldier from the Danish army gives a class to Iraqi
A soldier from the Danish army gives a class to Iraqi soldiers at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s multinational Building Partner Capacity mission ... More
An Iraqi security forces (ISF) soldier fires an AT4
An Iraqi security forces (ISF) soldier fires an AT4 anti-armor weapon at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. The AT4 is used by ISF to destroy Daesh vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices. Through advise... More
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad discuss
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad discuss machine gun operations during an automatic weapons range at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, July 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity ... More
Washington Marine Deploys to Middle East
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Shelton, an embarkation specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, poses for a picture on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 12, 2015. As an... More
A Danish coalition member with Task Force Al Asad reviews
A Danish coalition member with Task Force Al Asad reviews shot groupings with Iraqi soldiers during marksmanship training as part of the building partner capacity mission at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 27, 201... More
Soldiers with 7th Iraqi Division stand in formation
Soldiers with 7th Iraqi Division stand in formation during their Building Partner Capacity training graduation on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 30, 2015. The Building Partner Capacity (BPC) and advise and assist... More
Lance Cpl. Nathan Battle, an administration specialist
Lance Cpl. Nathan Battle, an administration specialist currently deployed with Marine Wing Support Squadron - 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command from St. Louis... More
A posted advertisement for the Armed Forces Entertainment
A posted advertisement for the Armed Forces Entertainment MMA Summer Tour Aug. 18, 2015, in Southwest Asia. AFE is a Department of Defense agency that provides entertainment to deployed U.S. service members aro... More
A Security Forces Marine with Marine Wing Support
A Security Forces Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response--Central Command fires at a target during a live-fire, combat maneuver range in So... More
A Company Fire Support Team (FiST) comprised of Marines
A Company Fire Support Team (FiST) comprised of Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command move into position to call in air, artillery and mortar strikes during a... More
Orange County Marine excels while deployed to Southwest Asia
U.S. Marine Sgt. Duc Nguyen, a rifleman, with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Division, Ground Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, poses for a photo... More
Security Force Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
Security Force Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response -- Central Command, conduct a live-fire, table five range in Southwest Asia, Septe... More
U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers and Air Force personnel
U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers and Air Force personnel attend religious services May 24, 2015, in an undisclosed location in the Central Command Area of Operations. Chaplains and lay leaders provide a variety ... More
Marines with Task Force Al Asad purchase goods at a
Marines with Task Force Al Asad purchase goods at a makeshift post exchange operated by the Warfighter Express team in Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 29, 2015. Providing affordable goods is just one of the service... More
A soldier from the Danish army gives a class to Iraqi
A soldier from the Danish army gives a class to Iraqi soldiers at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s multinational Building Partner Capacity mission ... More
Iraqi security forces soldiers conduct close-quarters
Iraqi security forces soldiers conduct close-quarters battle training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Joint Task Force – ... More
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad instruct
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad instruct Iraqi security force members in marksmanship techniques during a machine gun range at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, July 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and... More
An Iraqi soldier aims down the sight of an AKMS assault
An Iraqi soldier aims down the sight of an AKMS assault rifle during an individual marksmanship range as part of the building partner capacity mission at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 27, 2015. Through the advis... More
Soldiers with 7th Iraqi Army stand in formation during
Soldiers with 7th Iraqi Army stand in formation during their Building Partner Capacity training graduation on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 30, 2015. The Building Partner Capacity (BPC) and advise and assist mis... More
Shayna Baszler, a mixed martial artist, replies to
Shayna Baszler, a mixed martial artist, replies to a question during town hall session with the Armed Forces Entertainment MMA Summer Tour, Aug. 18, 2015, in the Southwest Asia. AFE is a Department of Defense a... More
Lance Cpl. Nathan Battle, an administration specialist
Lance Cpl. Nathan Battle, an administration specialist currently deployed with Marine Wing Support Squadron - 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command from St. Louis... More
A distant target can be seen through a bullet riddled
A distant target can be seen through a bullet riddled piece of during a live fire, combat maneuver range for the Security Force Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Tas... More
1stLt Hayden Lawson looks on as a Company Fire Support
1stLt Hayden Lawson looks on as a Company Fire Support Team (FiST) with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command identify targets and call in mortar strikes during a Fire Sup... More
A security force Marine with Special Purpose Marine
A security force Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response -- Central Command reloads during a live-fire, table five range in Southwest Asia September, 29 2015. The range teste... More
U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers and Air Force personnel
U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers and Air Force personnel attend religious services May 24, 2015, in an undisclosed location in the Central Command Area of Operations. Chaplains and lay leaders provide a variety ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Carl Wildrom, a post exchange manager
Gunnery Sgt. Carl Wildrom, a post exchange manager with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, helps a customer with Task Force Al Asad make a purchase at a make-shift PX ... More
A soldier from the Danish army gives a class to Iraqi
A soldier from the Danish army gives a class to Iraqi soldiers at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 16, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s multinational Building Partner Capacity mission ... More
An Iraqi security forces soldier peers down the sights
An Iraqi security forces soldier peers down the sights of his AKM rifle during close-quarters battle training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity mi... More
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad train
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad train Iraqi security forces in machine gun fundamentals at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, July 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions,... More
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad and
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad and Iraqi soldiers discuss marksmanship fundamentals as part of the building partner capacity mission at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 27, 2015. Through the advis... More
Soldiers with 7th Iraqi Army stand in formation during
Soldiers with 7th Iraqi Army stand in formation during their Building Partner Capacity training graduation on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 30, 2015. The Building Partner Capacity (BPC) and advise and assist mi... More
Mixed martial artists and U.S. servicemen meet during
Mixed martial artists and U.S. servicemen meet during a town hall with the Armed Forces Entertainment MMA Summer Tour Aug. 18, 2015, in Southwest Asia. AFE is a Department of Defense agency that provides entert... More
A Security Forces Marine with Marine Wing Support
A Security Forces Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response--Central Command fires after transitioning to his pistol during a live-fire, comba... More
A Company Fire Support Team (FiST) with Special Purpose
A Company Fire Support Team (FiST) with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command identify targets and call in mortar strikes during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCE... More
Security Force Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
Security Force Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response -- Central Command, conduct a live-fire table five range in Southwest Asia, Septem... More
Gunnery Sgt. Carl Wildrom, a post exchange manager
Gunnery Sgt. Carl Wildrom, a post exchange manager with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, helps a customer with Task Force Al Asad make a purchase at a make-shift PX ... More
Iraqi security forces members practice room clearing
Iraqi security forces members practice room clearing techniques during close-quarters battle training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, ... More
An Iraqi army soldier looks down his sights during
An Iraqi army soldier looks down his sights during machine gun training at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, July 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Joint Task Force – ... More
An Iraqi army soldier aims down the sight of an M16
An Iraqi army soldier aims down the sight of an M16 rifle during marksmanship fundamentals training led by Danish service members at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 27, 2015. Through the advise and assist and buil... More
Soldiers with the 7th Iraqi Army stand in formation
Soldiers with the 7th Iraqi Army stand in formation after receiving a diploma from their Building Partner Capacity training graduation on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 30, 2015. The Building Partner Capacity (BP... More
Shayna Baszler, a mixed martial artist, grapples with
Shayna Baszler, a mixed martial artist, grapples with a service member during the Armed Forces Entertainment MMA Summer Tour Aug. 18, 2015, in Southwest Asia. AFE is a Department of Defense agency that provides... More
A Security Forces Marine with Marine Wing Support
A Security Forces Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response--Central Command fires at a target during a live-fire, combat maneuver range in So... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Danny Holzworth, a Joint Terminal
U.S. Marine Sgt. Danny Holzworth, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command calls in mortar strikes during a Fire Support Coordina... More
A Security Force Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
A Security Force Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response -- Central Command, sights in during a live-fire, table five range in Southwest A... More
Marines with Task Force Al Asad prepare to make purchases
Marines with Task Force Al Asad prepare to make purchases at a make-shift post exchange operated by the Warfighter Express team in Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 29, 2015. Providing affordable goods is just one of... More
An Iraqi security forces soldier practices using his
An Iraqi security forces soldier practices using his camera during media cell training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Jo... More
A Danish oversergent with Task Force Al Asad discusses
A Danish oversergent with Task Force Al Asad discusses machine gun fundamentals with a group of Iraqi soldiers at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, July 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity mis... More
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad explain
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad explain proper firing positions with Iraqi army soldiers during marksmanship training as part of the building partner capacity mission at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq,... More
An Iraqi Soldier holds his graduation diploma after
An Iraqi Soldier holds his graduation diploma after completing the Building Partner Capacity training course at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 30, 2015. The Building Partner Capacity (BPC) and advise and assist m... More
Matt Hughes, a mixed martial artist, former two-time
Matt Hughes, a mixed martial artist, former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion and UFC Hall of Fame inductee, forces a service member to submit during the Armed Forces Entertainment MMA Summer Tour Aug. 18, 201... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371,
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response--Central Command bound to their next target during live-fire, combat maneuver range in Southwe... More
A Company Fire Support Team (FiST) comprised of Marines
A Company Fire Support Team (FiST) comprised of Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command identify targets and set to call in artillery strikes during a Fire Supp... More
A Security Force Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
A Security Force Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response -- Central Command, sights in during a live-fire, table five range in Southwest A... More
An Iraqi security forces soldier practices using his
An Iraqi security forces soldier practices using his camera during media cell training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Jo... More
An Iraqi army soldier practices loading a machine gun
An Iraqi army soldier practices loading a machine gun at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, July 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent... More
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad discuss
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad discuss the iron sights of an M16 rifle during marksmanship training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 27, 2015. Through the advise and assist and building partner... More
Security Forces Marines with Marine Wing Support
Security Forces Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -Crisis Response-Central Command conduct a live-fire combat maneuver range in Southwest Asia, August 1... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Danny Holzworth, a Joint Terminal
U.S. Marine Sgt. Danny Holzworth, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command observes an impact of an artillery strike during a Fir... More
A Security Force Marine with Special Purpose Marine
A Security Force Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -- Crisis Response -- Central Command bounds over a cement divider during a live-fire table five range in Southwest, Asia September, 29,... More
An Iraqi soldier peers down the sights of an M16A4
An Iraqi soldier peers down the sights of an M16A4 rifle during close-quarters battle training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Com... More
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad,
Danish coalition members with Task Force Al Asad, demonstrate the fundamentals of machine gun marksmanship with Iraqi security forces at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, July 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and buildi... More
A Danish coalition member with Task Force Al Asad discusses
A Danish coalition member with Task Force Al Asad discusses weapons safety with Iraqi security forces during marksmanship training as part of the building partner capacity mission at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jul... More
A Security Force Marine with Marine Wing Support
A Security Force Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force -Crisis Response-Central Command shouts a command while providing cover for his partner during live-fi... More
A Fire Support Team (FiST) with the 15th Marine
A Fire Support Team (FiST) with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, call in mortar strikes during a Fire Support Team exercise (FSCEX) in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 25, 2015. The FSCEX is a... More
An Iraqi security forces soldier peers down the sights
An Iraqi security forces soldier peers down the sights of his M16A4 rifle during close-quarters battle training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity ... More
A Danish coalition member with Task Force Al Asad discusses
A Danish coalition member with Task Force Al Asad discusses weapon fundamentals with members of the Iraqi army as part of the building partner capacity mission at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 27, 2015. Through ... More
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during atop an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCEX) in an undisclosed l... More
An Iraqi security forces soldier practices using his
An Iraqi security forces soldier practices using his camera during media cell training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Jo... More
An Iraqi army soldier fires an AK-47 assault rifle
An Iraqi army soldier fires an AK-47 assault rifle during marksmanship training as part of the building partner capacity mission at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 27, 2015. Through the advise and assist and build... More
A Fire Support Team (FiST) from Battalion Landing Team
A Fire Support Team (FiST) from Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, identify and call in artillery strikes during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSC... More
An Iraqi security forces soldier peers down the sights
An Iraqi security forces soldier peers down the sights of his AKM rifle during close-quarters battle training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity mi... More
A Fire Support Team (FiST) from Battalion Landing Team
A Fire Support Team (FiST) from Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, identify and call in artillery strikes during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSC... More
An Iraqi security forces soldier peers down the sights
An Iraqi security forces soldier peers down the sights of his AKM rifle during close-quarters battle training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 27, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity mi... More
A Fire Support Team (FiST) from Battalion Landing Team
A Fire Support Team (FiST) from Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, call in mortar strikes during a Fire Support Team Exercise (FSCex) in an undisclosed lo... More
A Fire Support Team from Battalion Landing Team 3rd
A Fire Support Team from Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, identify and call in artillery strikes during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCEX) in ... More
Artillery Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing
Artillery Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load and prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during a Fire Support Coordination Exer... More
Artillery Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing
Artillery Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load a M777 Howitzer during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCEX) in an un... More
An Artillery Marine with India Battery, Battalion Landing
An Artillery Marine with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breaks down an M777 Howitzer during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCEX... More