An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 takes off from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Pablo Chavez)
Army
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian Tarr rappels down a 90-foot tower during the Air Assault course at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Nov. 6, 2024. The Combined Arms Training Center, in coordination with the… (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Thomas Dixon)
Navy
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Riley Etchison, from Burlington, Iowa, connects a sling to the cargo hook of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, as Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Adrien Perges, from Olongapo, Philippines, secures him for safety during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the north Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20. Preble is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)
Marines
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-rope onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an air power demonstration as part of a Tiger Cruise aboard Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 16, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. Fast-roping In Action U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang
Air Force
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron lands at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., after completing a CONUS-to-CONUS mission, Nov. 3, 2024. Bomber missions in the region enable crew readiness to employ lethal capabilities around the globe and provide opportunities to work with allies and partners to strengthen the shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alec Carlberg)
Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) and French Navy Frigate FS Ventôse (F733) conduct joint exercises at sea, Sept. 29, 2024, while underway in the Windward Passage. The crew of Valiant conducted a 49-day migrant interdiction operations patrol in the region to protect life at sea and enforce U.S. maritime law. (Photo courtesy of FS Ventôse)
Space Force
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle, named CHAPPIE, stands waiting on a command on Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, July 22, 2024. CHAPPIE is unique in that he is one of the only two QUGVs in the DoD to be repurposed to operate in the CBRN field of operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Thompson)
Editors note: Space Force finally had an image that was not people staring at computer screens or giving a presentation/award. I wouldn’t expect many Space Force images going forward.
