U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles release flares over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 13, 2020. The F-15C is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable tactical fighter designed to perform air-to-air missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s posture to fight and win today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)
Soldiers conduct patient transfers and reporting real-world MEDEVAC training on June 18, 2020 at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sarah D. Sangster)
Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division continue to support 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) as the Opposing Force (OPFOR) during Exercise Lightning Forge 2020 at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii on July 15, 2020. (1st Lt. Angelo Mejia)
The “battle” ensign flies from the main mast of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) for the first time, Aug. 26, 2020. Tripoli commissioned administratively July 15, 2020 and is en route to her homeport in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) launches from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to maintain security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)
The sun sets over Dover Air Force Base, Del., as Airmen work on the flightline Aug. 12, 2020. The 436th Airlift Wing generates global strategic airlift with both C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
Two B-52 Stratofortresses fly over Royal Air Force Station Fairford, United Kingdom, Aug. 22, 2020. Strategic bombers contribute to European theater stability as they are intended to deter conflict and offer a rapid response capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
CAMP SCHWAB, Okinawa (May 28, 2020) U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division conduct diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 28, 2020. The training ensures the battalion maintains its underwater lethality while using the DPV. The DPV reduces the diver�s effort and increases the range and speed of the operator during amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun)
A U.S. Marine maintains security during a joint security patrol in Syria, Aug. 23. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brendan Custer
A U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL-753) crew interdicts a go-fast vessel trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, August 19, 2020.The Cutter Hamilton Crew interdicted eight drug-laden vessels while patrolling and detained all 25 suspects. ( U.S. Coast Guard Photo)
The Coast Guard and partner agencies help remove aground vessel Phoung Mai that ran aground in St. Mary’s Inlet August 20, 2020, in Jacksonville, Florida. The 40-foot vessel encountered damage to their fiberglass hull and ultimately sank in 20 feet of water. ( U.S. Coast Guard photo)