OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters with C Troop 1st Squadron 6th
Cavalry Regiment �Crusader� take off for the last time ever April 6 2015
at Fort Irwin Calif. Tasked to support 2nd ABCT 1st Inf. Div.�s
National Training Center 15-06 rotation 1st Sqdn. 6th Cav.�s Kiowas
provided the Dagger Brigade with reconnaissance aerial security and
close combat air support missions throughout the rotation. (U.S. Army
photo by Capt. Andrew Cochran)
Two OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters with 1st Squadron 6th
Cavalry Regiment begin the four-day flight back to Fort Riley April 6
2015 completing the last ever rotational support to the 1st Infantry
Division and other Army units at the National Training Center Fort Irwin
Calif. prior to their retirement later this year. Army aviation units
routinely support rotational units at the National Training Center
self-deploying from installations across the continental United States.
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis)
An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter with 1st Sqd. 6th Cav. Regt.
flies low over the desert March 30 2015 at the National Training Center
Fort Irwin Calif. during 2nd ABCT 1st Inf. Div.�s rotation. First
entering service as the OH-58A in 1969 the OH-58D provided close combat
air support in Iraq and Afghanistan becoming one of the most requested
platforms by ground forces in each theater. (U.S. Army photo by Capt.
Andrew Cochran)
A company size tactical group from the Polish 12 Mechanized Brigade
initiated a 700 km march to the US Army base in Hohenfels Germany. The
Polish group numbers about 120 troops and 20 vehicles including 15
wheeled armored vehicles locally known as Rosomak ( Wolverine ). The
company forms part of so called Visegrad European Union Battle Group and
will participate in the Saber Junction 15 NATO exercise along with
troops from other allied nations such as USA Bulgaria Hungary Lithuania
or Romania.
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Staff Sgt. Nicholas Egebrecht 33rd Maintenance Group weapons
standardization squadron lead crew chief briefs crew one before a
weapons load competition on Eglin Air Force Base Fla. April 3 2015. This
is the 33rd Fighter Wing�s first weapons load competition since the
2009 draw down of the F-15C Eagle mission and determined the best F-35A
Lightning II weapons load crew here. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt.
Marleah Robertson)
Airman 1st Class Reece Zoller left 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
crew one load crew member and Staff Sgt. Zachary Watts right 58 AMU
crew one load crew chief prepare to load a GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack
Munition on to an F-35A Lightning II during a weapons load competition
on Eglin Air Force Base Fla. April 3 2015. This was the 33rd Fighter
Wing�s first weapons load competition since the 2009 draw down of the
F-15C Eagle mission and it determined the best F-35A Lightning II
weapons load crew. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
Airman 1st Class Reece Zoller left 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
crew one load crew member operates an MJ-1 lift truck carrying a GBU-31
Joint Direct Attack Munition as Staff Sgt. Zachary Watts 58 AMU crew
one load crew chief guides him during a weapons load competition on
Eglin Air Force Base Fla. April 3 2015. During weapons load competitions
crews are evaluated on how well they load munitions safely efficiently
and in a timely manner as a team. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt.
Marleah Robertson)
Staff Sgt. Timothy Gaulden front left 58th Aircraft Maintenance
Unit crew six load crew chief and Airman 1st Class John St. Cyr 58 AMU
crew six load crew member guide an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range
Air-to-Air Missile on to an MJ-1 lift truck during a weapons load
competition on Eglin Air Force Base Fla. April 3 2015. During weapons
load competitions crews are evaluated on how well they load munitions
safely efficiently and in a timely manner as a team. (U.S. Air Force
Photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
Airmen with the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew one and crew
six compete in a weapons load competition on Eglin Air Force Base Fla.
April 3 2015. This was the 33rd Fighter Wing�s first weapons load
competition since the 2009 draw down of the F-15C Eagle mission and it
determined the best F-35A Lightning II weapons load crew. During weapons
load competitions crews are evaluated on a uniform inspection a written
test a quality assurance inspection of the teams� tool kits and how
safely efficiently and timely they load munitions on an F-35A. (U.S. Air
Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
Airman 1st Class Jake Wiedmeyer 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
crew one load crew member operates an MJ-1 lift truck carrying a GBU-31
Joint Direct Attack Munition as Staff Sgt. Timothy Gaulden 58 AMU crew
one load crew chief guides him during a weapons load competition on
Eglin Air Force Base Fla. April 3 2015. This was the 33rd Fighter
Wing�s first weapons load competition since the 2009 draw down of the
F-15C Eagle mission and it determined the best F-35A Lightning II
weapons load crew. During weapons load competitions crews are evaluated
on a uniform inspection a written test a quality assurance inspection of
the teams� tool kits and how safely efficiently and timely they load
munitions on an F-35A. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah
Robertson)
Staff Sgt. Timothy Gaulden 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew
one load crew chief guides a GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition on to
an F-35A Lightning II during a weapons load competition on Eglin Air
Force Base Fla. April 3 2015. Gaulden and his team Airmen 1st Class John
St. Cyr and Jake Wiedmeyer load crew members earned the title as best
load crew in the 33 FW. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah
Robertson)
Iraqi army soldiers with the 72nd Brigade 15th Division receive a
close-quarters marksmanship class from paratroopers with the 2nd
Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade Combat Team 82nd
Airborne Division at Camp Taji Iraq April 6 2015. The IA soldiers were
trained in close-quarters combat to improve their urban assault skills
in preparation for fighting Islamic State militants in their country.
Soldiers from the 82nd Abn. Div. are deployed as members of Combined
Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve to advise and assist Iraqi
Security Forces. (Sgt. Cody Quinn CJTF-OIR Public Affairs)
An Iraqi army soldier with the 72nd Brigade 15th Division fires
on a target during a close-quarters marksmanship range with 2nd
Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade Combat Team 82nd
Airborne Division advisers at Camp Taji Iraq April 6 2015.
An Iraqi army soldier (right) with the 72nd Brigade 15th Division
watches as a noncommissioned officer with the 2nd Battalion 505th
Parachute Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade Combat Team 82nd Airborne
Division demonstrates the proper technique to move sideways while
shooting a target during a close-quarters marksmanship range at Camp
Taji Iraq April 6 2015.
A paratrooper (right) with the 2nd Battalion 505th Parachute
Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade Combat Team 82nd Airborne Division
demonstrates how to walk and shoot while an Iraqi army soldier with the
72nd Brigade 15th Division mimics his technique during a close-quarters
marksmanship range at Camp Taji Iraq April 6 2015. Soldiers from the
82nd Airborne Division are deployed to several build partner capacity
sites in Iraq to advise and assist IA soldiers for upcoming operations
against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The IA training has
primarily focused on urban and combined operations. (Sgt. Cody Quinn
CJTF-OIR Public Affairs)
An Iraqi army soldier with the 72nd Brigade 15th Division walks
forward while shooting at a target during a close-quarters marksmanship
range at Camp Taji Iraq April 6 2015. The IA soldiers practiced shooting
while moving in preparation for assaults on Islamic State-held
territory. Iraqi Security Forces recently regained control of Tikrit a
major city in central Iraq from the terrorist organization. (Sgt. Cody
Quinn CJTF-OIR Public Affairs)
Iraqi soldiers with the 72nd Brigade 15th Division move laterally
while simultaneously firing on targets as paratroopers with the 2nd
Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade Combat Team 82nd
Airborne Division watch and give advice during a close-quarters
marksmanship range at Camp Taji Iraq April 6 2015. The nine Iraqi
soldiers who participated in the range were chosen to become members of a
personal security detail that provides protection to Iraqi officers.
The U.S. Army advisers are part of the Combined Joint Task Force to
degrade and ultimately defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
by building the military capacity of Iraqi Security Forces an effort
that has produced more than 6000 newly-trained Soldiers with another
5000 currently in training (Sgt. Cody Quinn CJTF-OIR Public Affairs)
M9 service pistols rest on a table as Marines with II Marine
Expeditionary Force wait to conduct pistol qualifications at a pistol
course aboard Camp Lejeune N.C. April 7 2015. More than 40 Marines fired
9 mm rounds down range at targets that resemble a human torso during
the newly constructed pistol course which improves Marines� confidence
with the weapon and builds upon mechanical checks of the pistol. (U.S.
Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
An M9 service pistol�s magazine rests on the firing line next to a
scoring sheet during a pistol qualification course aboard Camp Lejeune
N.C. April 7 2015. More than 40 Marines fired 9 mm rounds down range at
targets that resemble a human torso during the newly constructed pistol
course which improves Marines� confidence with the weapon and builds
upon mechanical checks of the pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by
Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
A Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force holsters an M9
service pistol after firing at a target during a pistol qualification
course aboard Camp Lejeune N.C. April 7 2015. During the course Marines
performed brass and magazine checks speed reloads and tactical reloads
in order to practice continuous engagement on a hostile target. (U.S.
Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
A Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force fires an M9 service
pistol during a pistol qualification course aboard Camp Lejeune N.C.
April 7 2015. During the course Marines performed brass and magazine
checks speed reloads and tactical reloads in order to practice
continuous engagement on a hostile target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo
taken by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
A Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force performs a speed
reload with an M9 service pistol after firing at a target during a
pistol qualification course aboard Camp Lejeune N.C. April 7 2015.
During the course Marines performed brass and magazine checks speed
reloads and tactical reloads in order to practice continuous engagement
on a hostile target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Alexander
Mitchell/released)
An Afghan air force MD-530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter pilot and
his adviser from the Train Advise Assist Command - Air take off during
rehearsal of the official "Roll-Out" ceremony for the MD-530F April 8
2015 at the Kabul Afghanistan International Airport. The new aircraft
will be armed with two FN M3P .50-caliber machine guns. This will
increase the Afghans' close air support capability by six times. (U.S.
Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston/Released)
Afghan air force MD-530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter pilots and
their advisers from the Train Advise Assist Command - Air land in
formation during rehearsal of the official "Roll-Out" ceremony for the
MD-530F April 8 2015 at the Kabul Afghanistan International Airport. The
new aircraft will be armed with two FN M3P .50-caliber machine guns.
This will increase the Afghans' close air support capability by six
times. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston/Released)
Afghan air force MD-530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter pilots and
their advisers from the Train Advise Assist Command - Air rehearse for
the official "Roll-Out" ceremony for the MD-530F April 8 2015 at the
Kabul Afghanistan International Airport. The new aircraft will be armed
with two FN M3P .50-caliber machine guns. This will increase the
Afghans' close air support capability by six times. (U.S. Air Force
Photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston/Released)
U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon Maritime
Raid Force 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to board a
vessel from a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat while conducting Visit Board
Search and Seizure (VBSS) training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Va.
April 7 2015. The exercise was part of the 26th MEU�s pre-deployment
training and allowed Marines to enhance their skills in maritime
operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis/26th MEU
Combat Camera/Released)
U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon Maritime
Raid Force 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a ship while
conducting Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training at Joint Base
Langley-Eustis Va. April 7 2015. The exercise was part of the 26th MEU�s
pre-deployment training and allowed Marines to enhance their skills in
maritime operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre
Dakis/26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)
U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon Maritime
Raid Force 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a ship while
conducting Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training at Joint Base
Langley-Eustis Va. April 7 2015. The exercise was part of the 26th MEU�s
pre-deployment training and allowed Marines to enhance their skills in
maritime operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre
Dakis/26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)
A U.S. Marine assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon Maritime
Raid Force 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provides security for
his team as they clear a ship during Visit Board Search and Seizure
(VBSS) training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Va. April 7 2015. The
exercise was part of the 26th MEU�s pre-deployment training and allowed
Marines to enhance their skills in maritime operations. (U.S. Marine
Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis/26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)
A U.S. Marine assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon Maritime
Raid Force 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) questions a roleplayer
while conducting Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training at Joint
Base Langley-Eustis Va. April 7 2015. The exercise was part of the 26th
MEU�s pre-deployment training and allowed Marines to enhance their
skills in maritime operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.
Andre Dakis/26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)
Soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment's 1st Squadron
calibrate their Javelin missile launcher's Multi Integrated Laser System
(MILES) on Monday April 6 2015 prior to the start of field operations
for Saber Junction 15. MILES accurately replicates both the actual
firing capabilities and effects of weapons during training detects hits
from laser �bullets� and performs damage and/or casualty assessments on
targets. U.S. Army Europe�s Saber Junction 15 takes place April 1-30
2015 in Germany Romania and Lithuania and prepares U.S. NATO allies and
European security partners to conduct unified land operations through
the simultaneous combination of offensive defensive and stability
operations appropriate to the mission and the environment. (U.S. Army
photo by Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau)
Sgt. Eric Jones a Hungarian liaison for the U.S. Army�s 1st
Squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment teaches soldiers of the 25th Hungarian
Infantry Brigade on Monday April 6 2015 how the Multi Integrated Laser
Engagement Systems (MILES) operates while connected to the BTR80 a
Soviet-based armored transporter during the beginning of exercise Saber
Junction 15. MILES accurately replicates both the actual firing
capabilities and effects of weapons during training detects hits from
laser �bullets� and performs damage and/or casualty assessments on
targets. U.S. Army Europe�s Saber Junction 15 takes place April 1-30
2015 in Germany Romania and Lithuania and prepares U.S. NATO allies and
European security partners to conduct unified land operations through
the simultaneous combination of offensive defensive and stability
operations appropriate to the mission and the environment. (U.S. Army
photo by Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau)
Soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment's 1st Squadron
calibrate their 50 Caliber machine gun's Multi Integrated Laser System
(MILES) on Monday April 6 2015 prior to the start of Saber Junction 15.
MILES accurately replicates both the actual firing capabilities and
effects of weapons during training detects hits from laser �bullets� and
performs damage and/or casualty assessments on targets. U.S. Army
Europe�s Saber Junction 15 takes place April 1-30 2015 in Germany
Romania and Lithuania and prepares U.S. NATO allies and European
security partners to conduct unified land operations through the
simultaneous combination of offensive defensive and stability operations
appropriate to the mission and the environment. (U.S. Army photo by
Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau
U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Ruiz (left) and Pfc. Matthew Helm with
Bull Troop 1st Squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment tighten down their 50
caliber machine gun's blank adapter after calibrating their Multi
Integrated Laser System (MILES) on Monday April 6 2015 prior to the
start of Saber Junction 15. MILES accurately replicates both the actual
firing capabilities and effects of weapons during training detects hits
from laser �bullets� and performs damage and/or casualty assessments on
targets. U.S. Army Europe�s Saber Junction 15 takes place April 1-30
2015 in Germany Romania and Lithuania and prepares U.S. NATO allies and
European security partners to conduct unified land operations through
the simultaneous combination of offensive defensive and stability
operations appropriate to the mission and the environment. (U.S. Army
photo by Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau)
A U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment Soldier sticks his head out of a
Stryker vehicle during some typical Hohenfels weather Monday April 6
2015 at the start of Saber Junction 15. The Stryker is an eight-wheeled
armored fighting vehicle and is produced by General Dynamics. U.S. Army
Europe�s Saber Junction 15 takes place April 1-30 2015 in Germany
Romania and Lithuania and prepares U.S. NATO allies and European
security partners to conduct unified land operations through the
simultaneous combination of offensive defensive and stability operations
appropriate to the mission and the environment. (U.S. Army photo by
Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patrick Casey a Rifleman assigned to
Sniper Platoon Second Battalion Third Marines (2/3) observes his target
at Range 10 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Apr. 8th 2015. Lance
Cpl. Casey is improving his efficiency in sniper training prior to
being sent to Scout Sniper Basic Course at Camp Pendleton California.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Temblador MCBH Combat
Camera/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Travis Towell a Rifleman assigned to
Sniper Platoon Second Battalion Third Marines (2/3) fires at his target
at Range 10 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Apr. 8th 2015. Lance
Cpl. Towell is improving his efficiency in sniper training prior to
being sent to Scout Sniper Basic Course at Camp Pendleton California.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Temblador MCBH Combat
Camera/Released)
U.S. Marine Scout Snipers assigned to Sniper Platoon Second
Battalion Third Marines (2/3) fire down range at Range 10 aboard Marine
Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Apr. 8th 2015. Marines improve their sniper
proficiency by utilizing MCBH's natural resources to execute their
training exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian
Temblador MCBH Combat Camera/Released)
Great photo that last one!
Afghan Soldiers inspect the site of gunfire in Jalalabad capital
of east Afghanistan's Nangahar Province April 8 2015. A NATO-led service
member and an Afghan soldier were killed in a gunfire exchange in
Jalalabad on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Tahir Safi)
An Afghan National Army Commando soldier participates in a
military training at an army camp in Shurabak district of Helmand
Afghanistan April 9 2015. (Xinhua/Ahmad Massoud)
Too much awesome US photos will dilute them with some Estonian Defence Forces' conscripts 
Yesterday 08 April marked the end of "Viru Kevad 2015"
three-day tactical exercise of Viru Infantry Battalion close to 400
soldiers took part. Main objective of the exercise was delaying and
assault action. Soldiers from anti-tank coy acted as OPFOR for two
infantry companies. (Ott Aro/EDF)
F-16CM fighters from USAF 510th Fighter Squadron conduct bombing
runs over Tapa range. This is a part of binational exercise taking place
in Estonia. Ltn. Col Christopher Austin said that "it is important for
pilots to train in different conditions and with different units".
Estonian AF provides ground control and JTAC for this exercise. (Photos
by Siim Teder/EDF)
Final evaluation exercise during Sailor Basic Training course
during which sailors had to perform different survival techniques and
also spent a night abord safety rafts. They were later "rescued" and
airlifted ashore by Border Guard helicopter. (Photos by Andrii
Vytvtyskyi Richard Kuusk/EDF)
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RED SEA (April 8 2015) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class
aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) assemble ordnance in an
ordnance magazine. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet
area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve strike
operations in Iraq and Syria as directed maritime security operations
and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Liaghat/Released)
EAST CHINA SEA (April 4 2015) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh
Burke-class guided-missile USS Michael Murphy (DDG 102) conduct a
helicopter in flight refueling of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter. Michael
Murphy is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to
support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S.
Navy photo by Lt. j.g Joshua A. Flanagan/Released)
WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (April 8 2015) Sailors from
the mine countermeasure ship USS Chief (MCM 14) use a rigid-hull
inflatable boat to switch positions of two mine neutralization vehicles
during mine sweeping training in waters south of the Korean peninsula.
Chief is participating in Exercise Foal Eagle 2015 a series of annual
training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase
readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while
strengthening the Republic of Korea - U.S. alliance and promoting
regional peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham
Essenmacher/Released)
WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (April 6 2015) Sailors
aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) recover one of
the ships mine neutralization vehicles following execution of mine
sweeping training during Exercise Foal Eagle 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)
SAN DIEGO (April 7 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St.
George (CG 71) transits the San Diego Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS
Donald Cook (DDG 75) concludes flight operations with a Sikorsky
S-61helicopter as part of flag officer sea training. Donald Cook is
conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility
in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A.
Oseguera/Released)
DA NANG Vietnam (April 8 2015) Musicians of the U.S 7th Fleet
Navy Band Orient Express invite members of the audience to join them in
song during a concert held at the Bien Dong Park in support of Naval
Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. NEA Vietnam is designed to
foster mutual understanding build confidence in the maritime domain and
strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy Vietnam People's Navy and
the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication
Specialist Jose Lopez Jr./Released)
EAST CHINA SEA (April 8 2015) A Sailor signals to the pilot of an
MV-22 Osprey attached to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor
Squadron (VMM) 262 during flight operations aboard the amphibious
transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the
Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 31st
Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet
area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Edward Guttierrez III/Released)
In these photos taken Wednesday April 8 2015 a U.S. military
fighter jet participates in a NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission practice
mission in the Tapa training area some 70 kilometers (43 miles)
southwest of Tallinn Estonia. Russia is so close that the F-16 fighter
pilots can see it on the horizon as they swoop down over a training
range in Estonia in the biggest ever show of U.S. air power in the
Baltic countries. The four-week drill is part of a string of non-stop
exercises by U.S. land sea and air forces in Europe - from Estonia in
the north to Bulgaria in the south - scaled up since last year to
reassure nervous NATO allies after Russia�s military intervention in
Ukraine. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
F-16 fighters of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) 510th Fighter Squadron
are parked on tarmac at Amari Air Base Harjumaa Estonia . The training
held amidst fears of Russian aggression in the Baltic state started on
March 10 and is set to last until April 17. They are the biggest
exercises between U.S. and Estonian air forces and the first to have
ground targets attacked from air in the country since it gained
independence from the Soviet Union
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses U.S. military
personnel during a meeting near an F-16 fighter jet at Osan U.S. Air
Base in Pyeongtaek south of Seoul South Korea Thursday April 9 2015.
Claudio Giardiello is seen in this handout picture released by
the Italian Carabinieri in Milan April 9 2015. A man on trial for
bankruptcy shot dead a judge a lawyer and a co-defendant in the Palace
of Justice in central Milan on Thursday emergency services said. Police
arrested the man whom they named as Giardiello in Vimercate a town north
of Italy's financial centre Interior Minister Angelino Alfano tweeted.
Police were holding him at a military barracks nearby he said. Emergency
services said a fourth person was found dead in the court buildings
with no apparent sign of injury. They gave no further details. (Italian
Carabinieri Press Office)
Policemen run out of the tribunal building in Milan Italy after a
shooting was reported inside a courtroom Thursday April 9 2015. (AP
Photo/Luca Bruno)
Police officers stand outside the tribunal building in Milan
Italy after a shooting was reported inside a courtroom Thursday April 9
2015. A man on trial for fraudulent bankruptcy opened fire in Milan's
courthouse Thursday killing his lawyer a co-defendant and a judge before
being captured nearly 25 kilometers away as he fled on a motorbike
officials said. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Police snipers arrive at the tribunal of Milan April 9 2015.
A police sniper stands in front of a secondary entrance of the tribunal of Milan April 9 2015
Rescuers and police help an injured man outside the tribunal
building in Milan Italy after a shooting erupted inside a courtroom
Thursday April 9 2015.
Police officers gather outside Milan's Palace of Justice on April
9 2015 after a man opened fire in the courthouse only a few streets
away from the city's shopping district (AFP Photo/Olivier Morin)
Escorted by police an ambulance leaves the police station of
Vimercate near Milan Italy to a nearby hospital as the alleged shooter
of Milan's courtroom Claudio Giardiello needed medical care after being
arrested Thursday April 9 2015. Giardiello who was on trial for
fraudulent bankruptcy opened fire in Milan's courthouse Thursday killing
his lawyer a co-defendant and a judge before being captured nearly 25
kilometers away as he fled on a motorbike officials said. (AP Photo/Luca
Bruno)
Police attend the scene of a fatal shooting at Milan's Palace of Justice on April 9 2015 (AFP Photo/Olivier Morin)
Police officers stand guard outside Milan's court after a shooting on April 92015 (AFP Photo/Olivier Morin)
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