Top photos of the U.S. Military for the week April 20-26, 2014. (Click photos to enlarge.) Image Gallery ABOVE: A member of the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assists in the removal of temporary landing gear on a U-2 spy…
Photos of the Week April 20-26, 2014
PHOTOS: Marines Fast-Rope From Helo
U.S. Marines don’t generally rappel from helicopters, that’s too slow. Instead, they usually fast-rope, a technique that is much like sliding down a fireman’s pole but on a heavy rope. Using this technique, Marines guide their descent with their feet.…
VIDEO: Special Forces Combat Up Close and Personal
Special Forces, along with the Afghan National Army, raid an isolated compound.
PHOTO: American Sole
U.S. service members hang up their boots at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia to signify the end of their tour. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox) Image Gallery
U.S. Army Leaflet Drop Over Afghanistan
U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilots conducted a leaflet drop mission over Balkh province, Afghanistan on April 13th, 2014. The purpose of the leaflet drop was to inform the local population about a tip line they can use to…
PHOTO: 11th MEU Marines Train in California
Marines and sailors with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a vertical assault training mission in California on April 15th, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released) Image Gallery
