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Capt. Jonathan Janiszewski, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Air Defense Airspace Management cell, explains a portion of the "RAM Warn" system outside the BCT command tent, Oct. 14, 2016, in advance of Army Warfighter Assessment 17.1 at Fort Bliss, Texas.
A 3-D printer manufactures a part inside the "Rapid Fabrication via Additive Manufacturing on the Battlefield" facility, Oct. 14, 2016, at Fort Bliss, Texas. The R-FAB is one of the capabilities and concepts under assessment as part of the first Army Warfighter Assessment.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ron A. Billingslea, an allied tradesman with 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, showcases parts he made on a 3-D printer inside the "Rapid Fabrication via Additive Manufacturing on the Battlefield" facility, Oct. 14, 2016. The R-FAB is one of the capabilities and concepts under assessment as part of the first Army Warfighter Assessment.
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, places a medal around the neck of Korean War veteran William Hartley, Sept. 24, 2016, at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. About 88 veterans of the Korean War visited the Korean War Memorial in the nation's capital, Sept. 24, 2016.
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, places a medal around the neck of Korean War veteran J.D. Bolt, Sept. 24, 2016, at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. About 88 veterans of the Korean War visited the Korean War Memorial in the nation's capital, Sept. 24, 2016.
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, places a medal around the neck of Korean War veteran Ray Fore, Sept. 24, 2016, at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. About 88 veterans of the Korean War visited the Korean War Memorial in the nation's capital, Sept. 24, 2016.
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, places a medal around the neck of Korean War veteran Bill Creed, Sept. 24, 2016, at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. About 88 veterans of the Korean War visited the Korean War Memorial in the nation's capital, Sept. 24, 2016.
Jack Walsh, left, a "guardian" with Blue Ridge Honor Flight, of Ashville, N.C., escorted Korean War veteran Brownie McCall, right, to the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2016. About 88 veterans of the Korean War visited the Korean War Memorial in the nation's capital, Sept. 24, 2016.
Korean war veterans James Jean and Hilliard Staton placed a wreath at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2016. About 88 veterans of the Korean War visited the Korean War Memorial in the nation's capital, Sept. 24, 2016. The veterans, who were brought to Washington, D.C., courtesy of Blue Ridge Honor Flight out of Ashville, North Carolina, laid a wreath at the memorial and also received from the Korean government a medal commemorating their service. Attending the event with the veterans was U.S. Forces Korea commander, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, and Maj. Gen. Shin Kyoung-soo, a Korean defense attaché to the United States.
About 88 veterans of the Korean War visited the Korean War Memorial in the nation's capital, Sept. 24, 2016. The veterans, who were brought to Washington, D.C., courtesy of Blue Ridge Honor Flight out of Ashville, North Carolina, laid a wreath at the memorial and also received from the Korean government a medal commemorating their service. Attending the event with the veterans was U.S. Forces Korea commander, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, and Maj. Gen. Shin Kyoung-soo, a Korean defense attaché to the United States.
Stryker Combat Vehicles, part of 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, participated in an assault exercise, Sept. 20, 2016, at Yakima Training Center. About 900 Soldiers, 300 from Japan's 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, out of Kirishima, Japan; and about 600 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, along with other Soldiers from 2nd SBCT, all part of the 7th Infantry Division out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, took part in the Rising Thunder exercise, Sept. 6-23 at the Yakima Training Center in Washington State.
Soldiers with Charlie Company, 1st Platoon, 2-1 Infantry, practiced entering and exiting a Stryker combat vehicle, Sept. 19, 2016, at the Yakima Training Center. About 900 Soldiers, 300 from Japan's 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, out of Kirishima, Japan; and about 600 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, along with other Soldiers from 2nd SBCT, all part of the 7th Infantry Division out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, took part in the Rising Thunder exercise, Sept. 6-23 at the Yakima Training Center in Washington State.
Japanese snipers prepare for an assault on an urban target, Sept. 19, 2016, at the Yakima Training Center. About 900 Soldiers, 300 from Japan's 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, out of Kirishima, Japan; and about 600 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, along with other Soldiers from 2nd SBCT, all part of the 7th Infantry Division out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, took part in the Rising Thunder exercise, Sept. 6-23 at the Yakima Training Center in Washington State.
After practicing exiting a Stryker combat vehicle, Soldiers with Charlie Company, 1st Platoon, 2-1 Infantry, took firing positions outside their vehicle, Sept. 19, 2016, at Yakima Training Center. About 900 Soldiers, 300 from Japan's 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, out of Kirishima, Japan; and about 600 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, along with other Soldiers from 2nd SBCT, all part of the 7th Infantry Division out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, took part in the Rising Thunder exercise, Sept. 6-23 at the Yakima Training Center in Washington State.
Leading Pvt. Hitoshi Okuhira and Sfc. Kentako Mori, both infantry Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, out of Kirishima, Japan, participated in the Rising Thunder Exercise, Sept. 19, at Yakima Training Center. About 900 Soldiers, 300 from Japan's 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, out of Kirishima, Japan; and about 600 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, along with other Soldiers from 2nd SBCT, all part of the 7th Infantry Division out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, took part in the Rising Thunder exercise, Sept. 6-23 at the Yakima Training Center in Washington State.
Pfc. Juvenal Guzman, 2nd Infantry Division, 2-2 SBCT, 2-1 Infantry, a healthcare specialist and line medic, participated in the Rising Thunder exercise, Sept. 20, 2016, at Yakima Training Center. About 900 Soldiers, 300 from Japan's 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, out of Kirishima, Japan; and about 600 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, along with other Soldiers from 2nd SBCT, all part of the 7th Infantry Division out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, took part in the Rising Thunder exercise, Sept. 6-23 at the Yakima Training Center in Washington State.
A Stryker Combat Vehicle, part of 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team participated in an assault exercise, Sept. 20, 2016, at Yakima Training Center. About 900 Soldiers, 300 from Japan's 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, out of Kirishima, Japan; and about 600 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, along with other Soldiers from 2nd SBCT, all part of the 7th Infantry Division out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, took part in the Rising Thunder exercise, Sept. 6-23 at the Yakima Training Center in Washington State.
Spc. Andres Medina Jr., with Joint Task Force Empire Shield, stands guard in Penn Station, in New York City, Aug. 17, 2016. His mission is to detect and deter terrorism.
Two Soldiers with Joint Task Force Empire Shield stand guard in Grand Central Station, in New York City, Aug. 17, 2016. Their mission is to detect and deter terrorism.
Sgt. Tiffany E. Roman, and Spc. Omar M. Alkasimi, both part of Joint Task Force Empire Shield, stand in formation, Aug. 17, 2016, at Fort Hamilton, New York. Afterward, they will spend the day standing guard in one of several transit hubs around New York City, with the goal of detecting and deterring terrorism.
Soldiers and Airmen with Joint Task Force Empire Shield stand in formation, Aug. 17, 2016, at Fort Hamilton, New York. Afterward, they will spend the day standing guard in one of several transit hubs around New York City with the goal of detecting and deterring terrorism.
Sgt. Erislav J. Astanov and Spc. Saul Revatta, both part of Joint Task Force Empire Shield, stand guard in a shopping mall and commuter hub, known as "the Oculus," located at the World Trade Center complex in New York City, Aug. 16, 2016. Their mission is to detect and deter terrorism.
At the World Trade Center complex in New York City, this fountain and another one just like it mark the footprints of the two towers that fell on Sept. 11, 2001 as a result of the terrorist attack that took place that day.
Deputy Inspector Michael Telfer, Transit Counterterrorism Coordinator with the City of New York Police Department, on the left, meets with Lt. Col. Peter P. Riley, commander of Joint Task Force Empire Shield, Aug. 16, 2016, in a tactical communications vehicle parked near the World Trade Center complex in New York City.
Spc. Andres Medina Jr., with Joint Task Force Empire Shield, stands guard in Penn Station, in New York City, Aug. 17, 2016. His mission is to detect and deter terrorism.
Capt. Rafael O. Ramirez, Charlie Company commander with Joint Task Force Empire Shield, talks with some of his troops in a shopping mall and commuter hub, known as "the Oculus," located at the World Trade Center complex in New York City, Aug. 16, 2016.
One World Trade Center is the main building now standing at the World Trade Center complex in New York City. This new tower was built in the years following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack. Also at the site, two fountains now mark the footprints of the two towers that fell.
Now-retired Maj. Gen. Jim Jackson, director of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, places a pin on the lapel of now retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, July 17, 2016, in Arlington, Virginia. The pin commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Kettles is scheduled to receive the Medal of Honor on Monday, July 18, at the White House.
Brothers in arms of now-retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, all Vietnam War veterans, were honored Sunday, July 17, in Arlington, Virginia, with a lapel pin that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Kettles will receive the Medal of Honor on Monday, July 18, during a ceremony at the White House. The United States kicked off a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War on Memorial Day in 2012. Since then, the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration has handed out more than 850,000 lapel pins to veterans of that conflict
Brothers in arms of now-retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, all Vietnam War veterans, were honored on Sunday, July 17, in Arlington, Virginia, with a lapel pin that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Kettles will receive the Medal of Honor on Monday, July 18, during a ceremony at the White House.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey met with about 100 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from the Philadelphia Military Academy, June 13, 2016, at the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry armory in Philadelphia, as part of the Army's 241st birthday celebration.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey and Chef Robert Irvine rappel down the side of the Fox 29 building in Philadelphia, June 14, 2016, during the Army's 241st birthday.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey and the undersecretary of the Army did morning physical training with more than 80 Soldiers, June 14, 2016, at in downtown Philadelphia at Independence National Historic Park, the same green space that holds the Liberty Bell, and across the street from Independence Hall. The event was part of the Army's 241st birthday celebration.
Under Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy meets with Women's Army Auxiliary Corps veteran Elena Helen Bucci, of Philadelphia, at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, June 13, 2016, in advance of the Army's 241st birthday. Bucci joined the WAAC in 1941, and worked as a clerk. She said she was a "bashful type" and joined at the insistence of her mother. "I made my mother proud," she said.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey meets with Army Air Corps veteran Venuco Carmen, of Philadelphia, at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, June 13, 2016, in advance of the Army's 241st birthday. Carmen was drafted in 1942 and worked as a parachute rigger in both theaters in World War II.
Under Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey watch as Army veteran Myer Kurgan cuts an Army birthday cake at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, June 13, 2016, in advance of the Army's 241st birthday. Kurgan was drafted into the Army in 1941 and served until 1945.
Johnny Matheny, with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, shakes hands with a visitor during DARPA Demo Day, May 11, 2016, at the Pentagon. Matheny wears a prosthetic arm that attaches to his body, through his skin, and into his bone. It's part of the Revolutionizing Prosthetics Program, where DARPA wants to restore near-natural upper extremity control to service members who have lost limbs.
Johnny Matheny, with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, shakes hands with a visitor during DARPA Demo Day, May 11, 2016, at the Pentagon. Matheny wears a prosthetic arm that attaches to his body, through his skin, and into his bone. Researchers at Johns Hopkins, working for DARPA, have developed the experimental arm controlled by nerves with the goal of restoring a sense of normalcy to service members who have lost limbs.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, left, talks with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike D. Stevens, center, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, right, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody (back to camera) in advance of a Feb. 26, 2016, testimony on Capitol Hill before the House Appropriations Committee, subcommittee on military construction, veterans affairs and related agencies. The four senior enlisted advisors discussed quality of life issues.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, right, speaks with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike D. Stevens, left, in advance of a Feb. 26, 2016, testimony on Capitol Hill before the House Appropriations Committee, subcommittee on military construction, veterans affairs and related agencies. The two, along with Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody discussed quality of life issues.