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KEY WEST, Fla. (April 15, 2011) An F/A-18 Super Hornet and an F4U Corsair fly in a legacy formation during a practice flight for the Centennial of Naval Aviation Celebration at Naval Air Station Key West.
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Russian self-propelled guns

Russian tanks

Topol intercontinental ballistic missile launchers

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Russian Naval Infantry

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Just for larffs!

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Cpl. James N. Knudsen, a Camas, Wash., native, now a team leader with 3rd Platoon, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team surveys an area near Gerdab, Afghanistan, April 14.

Spc. Mustafa H. Valadanzouj, a San Antonio native, now an M249 machine-gunner with 3rd Platoon, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team along with other 3rd Platoon soldiers survey an area near Gerdab, Afghanistan, April 14

An Iraqi UH-1 Huey lifts off from the battle scene carrying simulated casualties during a joint demonstration near Baghdad, April 18. The exhibition was just one of several ongoing, multi-phase exercises designed to further integrate the Iraqi air force, Iraqi Army Aviation Command and Iraqi army.

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Merri Kastemae, senior detective police inspector, a member of the Estonian Politsei, mentors Afghan uniform policemen, March 29, during the Basic Patrolman Course in Spin Boldak, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

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An Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Staff Sgt. James A. Justice, 32, of Grimes, Iowa at Dover Air Force Base, Del. , Monday, April 25, 2011. According to the Department of Defense, Justice, died April 23rd at Kapisa province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.

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Army Staff Sgt. Hector Hoyas and Senior Airman Matthew Phillips turn away as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off with a HUMVEE sling-load April 15, 2011, as part of airdrop and sling-load training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Sergeant Hoyas is an aerial delivery field service instructor from Fort Lee, Va. Airman Phillips is an airborne pavements and equipment operator assigned to the 820th RED HORSE squadron.

North Korean soldiers look inside of the U.N. Command Military Armistice Commission meeting room at the border village of the Panmunjom (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas since the Korean War, in Paju, north of Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, April 24, 2011.

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As Sgt. Albert Smith pulls security, two young Afghan boys navigate their way around him in a village near Qalat, Afghanistan, April 26. Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul visited the village to discuss agricultural issues with the residents.

Spc. Daniel Scott, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Cesaitis conduct a ground movement to a village near Qalat, Afghanistan, April 26. Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul visited the village to discuss agricultural issues with the residents.

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Lieutenant Thomas Larter (left) and Bombardier Thomas Grieve (right), assault forward towards Taliban insurgent positions during a prolonged and fierce contact on the second day of Operation Zamarai Lor, in the Miribad region of southern Afghanistan.

Communicating with his higher command via radio, Platoon Commander Lieutenant Thomas Larter, crosses an aqueduct as he leads his soldiers back to their overnight positions, following a five-hour contact with Taliban insurgent forces during Operation Zamarai Lor in the Miribad region of southern Afghanistan.

Tired but elated from their successful encounter with insurgent forces, Private Michael Egan and his fellow Combat Team Tusk soldiers cross an aqueduct en route to their overnight camp.

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Pfc. Christopher Rodriguez participates in an M9 pistol Competition on Forward Operating Base Slayer, Iraq, April 14. This is just one way for soldiers and officers to maintain proficiency while adding some friendly competition.

Maj. Michael Shaw prepares for a M9 pistol Competition on FOB Slayer, Iraq, April 14. This is just one way for soldiers and officers to maintain proficiency while adding some friendly competition.

Latvian ‘’Ghormach’’ soldiers during an anti-tank training exercise using the Spike ATGW at the Ādažu Base and training area – Afghanistan – April 2011

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GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Afghanistan - Lance Cpl. Shawn Cole, a Cresskill, N.J., native, provides security during a security patrol, April 30.

Libyan soldier fires a rocket propelled grenade at a shooting range in Tarhouna district, Libya, Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

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South Korean PRT soldiers escort civil PRT agents in Afghan. One of soldier carrying a K-11 airburst weapon which is notorious for its recent quality control nightmare.

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FORT DIX, N.J. (May 2, 2011) Sailors toss training grenades during Army Warrior training at Fort Dix, N.J. The four-week training is designed to outfit, equip and prepare Sailors for upcoming deployments supporting overseas contingency operations.

Four CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 prepare to land at Marine Corps Air Station Pendleton here May 2. Squadron pilots flew four of the heavy-lift helicopters from their home station at Miramar, Calif., bringing a detachment of pilots, crew and assets to reinforce Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), which will serve as the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's aviation combat element during an upcoming deployment.

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Irish Soldiers from the 104 Infantry Battalion and Helicopters from the Air Corps conduct a Mission Readiness Exercise in the Glen of Imall over the past 2 weeks in preparation for their deployment to Lebanon in May/June.



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A U.S. Navy SEAL team member, with Special Operations Task Force – South, provides security overwatch via rooftop for fellow coalition service members and Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, during a village clearing operation in Khakrez district, May 6, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Missions such as these are conducted on a regular basis to hinder Taliban influence throughout the province and increase security for the general populace.

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Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bierbach and Deni perform a random anti-terrorism measure inspection April 9, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Bierbach is a 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler. Deni is a 379th ESFS military working dog.




Corporal Damien Martin and Military Working Dog Trooper lead Members of No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) during a patrol to search for possible enemy threats to RAAF Base Tindal.

French Army Staff Sgt. Adrien Dupont and his military working dog watch their area of operations in Sarobi District here, Nov. 11. Thanks to the deterrent effect the dog had on insurgents and to its olfactory skills, the French Battle Group Bison found several arms caches during the mission that day.

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Staff Sgt. Geovanii Pacheco leads his team out of the building as part of a assault demonstration by the 96th Ground Combat Training Squadron May 6, 2011, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The demonstration was for Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy during his tour of the squadron facilities. The chief received a hands-on "Brave Defender" experience with the 96th GCTS, firing weapons, watching demonstrations and driving a humvee through a village with simulated improvised explosive devices. Sergeant Pacheco is a member of the 96th Ground Combat Training Squadron.

Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs' visit to Libya





COMBAT OUTPOST OUELLETTE, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – A Marine with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, takes in the scenery atop a tank. COP Ouellette sits on a hill that allows the Marines on guard duty to have a better view of the area.

U.S. Army Special Forces conduct a clearing operation during a reconnaissance patrol in Kurlowlagh Kariz, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, May 5. Afghan and coalition forces are operating in the area to provide security and development for the local populace.

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the Libyan rebel trucks

Colonel Qaddafi's loyalist forces have yet to fully overrun the city despite the superiority of their equipment due in large part to the hundreds of similarly out-fitted armored trucks running around. When not arming trucks, these shops are also making other weapons like "henzab" spike-sided pods (similar to Caltrops) to be deployed around the streets to puncture boots and tires.

Few of the mechanics have any experience in this kind of work, but a lack of weapons means fighting in any way possible. There's even a guy using metal tools to scrape explosives out of unexploded shells

















Photo Credit: Getty Images/Chris Hondros

and a vid clip to go with the pics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzRW75ALn4g

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Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Speich helps provide covering fire as others in his platoon assault a building during a training exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 4, 2011. Speich is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team.

Army Pfc. William Berry, trains with an M9 pistol in a downpour during a training exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 4, 2011.






Capt. Elizabeth McNamara is an AH-64 Apache helicopter pilot and platoon leader for the 8-229 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion from Fort Knox, Ky. Capt. McNamara is stationed at Camp Taji, Iraq, with her brother and father who are also Apache pilots.

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A great photo essay on the use of dogs by the US military: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/05/04/war_dog?page=0,0

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A Marine with Force Reconnaissance platoon, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M110 sniper rifle during a live-fire exercise aboard USS Bataan May 6, 2011.

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A Paraguayan soldier marches holding a snake in a military parade honoring Paraguay's bicentennial in Asuncion, Saturday May 14, 2011. Paraguay won independence from Spain May 14, 1811, following a military coup.

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Irish Army Rangers seen at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel.

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Armed Garda

Army on stand-by !

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new US Army Sword !!!

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To Be A Military Sniper

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peace through fire power !

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Armed Garda in front of the Rock of Cashel on May 20, 2011.

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Latvian Soldiers taking part in the Estonian KEVADTORM 2011 series of Military exercises being held in Estonia – 19th May 2011

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WELL DONE !!!!

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thats just pass my house i even know the C/O in that picture..

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U.S. Army soldiers of Charlie Company 1st Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade pull security while the Khwazha Bana Village is searched in Loi Cariz, Afghanistan, May 9, 2011.

GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Lance Cpl. Edward Stevens provides security while waiting for a V-22 Osprey, his ride back to base, during Operation Black Dawn here, May 17.

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French Commandos





17th RGP combat divers



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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 19, 2011) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Monique Gale, assigned to the engineering department aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), inspects firefighting equipment during a general quarters drill. George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

While training Romanian soldiers in non-lethal weapons and riot control procedures, Lance Cpl. Nathan E. Gibson, rifleman, Black Sea Rotational Force 11, Chicamuga, Ga., native, launches himself into the shields of the Romanian riot-control detail.


US Marine from 3rd Battalion 9th Marines Kodiak company walks with a detainee arrested after an early morning operation, at Block 9 military camp of Marjah district in Helmand Province on May 23, 2011.

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A Super Etendard fighter jet dumps fuel before landing after a mission over Libya on France's flagship Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, in the Gulf of Sirte, off the Libyan coast, on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. The missions are aimed at enforcing the no-fly zone and suppressing any attacks by Qaddafi's forces against civilians and rebels in eastern Libya

A cameraman works near destroyed Libyan warships at the sea port in Tripoli May 20, 2011, seen during a guided government tour given to journalists. NATO is bombing Libya under a U.N. mandate to protect civilians and says it strikes only military targets. The warships were damaged by NATO airstrikes, according to the Libyan government
Rebel fighters aim their machine guns towards Muammar Qaddafi's forces in the front line, 25 km west of Misrata, Libya, on Monday, May 23, 2011. The head of Libya's opposition has arrived for talks with Turkish leaders in a sign of improving ties after Turkey urged Muammar Qaddafi to step down and withdrew its diplomats from Tripoli.

Burned cars are seen next a plume of black smoke in the port of Misrata, Libya, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. The port of a besieged rebel-held city in western Libya was quiet Wednesday after fierce bombardment and attack the day before by government forces.

A rebel soldier stands guard at a windswept check point on the outskirts of Benghazi, Libya, Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

A view of destroyed buildings along Tripoli street in central Misrata May 22,2011
young women look at bullet casings and weapons used during the fighting between the rebels and Muammar Qaddafi forces in Misrata, Libya, Sunday, May 22, 2011. The European Union established formal diplomatic contact with the Libyan opposition on Sunday by opening an office in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.

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Corporal Renaud M. (Alpine Hunters, Alasay, Kapisa)
had his combat glasses crushed by a ricochetting Taliban bullet.
the rest of the serie from Thomas Goisque can be seen here

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Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load a Expeditionary Fire Support System into a CH-53E heavy lift helicopter from the MEU's aviation combat element.

Lance Cpl. Marcus Terry fires the M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon through a mock window on an unknown distance course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 18. Terry is an infantryman assigned to the Grounds Combat Element, Marine Barracks Washington.



Advanced Tactical Infilitration Course goes beyond standard military freefall operations Soldiers attending the Advanced Tactical Infiltration Course at the Military Freefall School prepare to conduct a high-altitude, high-opening airborne operation March 9 over Yuma, Ariz.