10 photos from strategypage.com from 18 August 2014
Specialist Ruben W. Moulton III (Ruben W. Moulton III), Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving as commander of the group of the first squadron of the 91 reconnaissance regiment of the 173 airborne brigade, firing from the TOW 29 anti-tank missile system July 2014 year at the site in Tapa in Estonia. The unit launched more than a dozen TOW missiles during training to detect and destroy enemy armored vehicles, fortifications, and landing craft. Around 600, American paratroopers from a brigade are located in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, which includes joint exercises that enhance interaction, and demonstrate commitment to NATO commitments. (Photo by Tanes Meoz (Tanel Meos)
2. Rhode Island submarine returns home
A nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine aboard the USS Rhode Island en route to the naval submarine base, Kings Bay. The submarine returns after a successful patrol with Trident missiles. (Photo by foreman 1 class Kimberly Clifford (Kimberly Clifford)
3. Wet Runway
Fort Worth, Texas (July 30-th 2014-th year). The Lockheed Martin F-35B unified strike fighter completes wet and side wind tests at Edwards, California air force base, an important milestone in the program, which allows the US Marine Corps to conduct initial certification of the aircraft’s combat readiness. (US Navy Photo)
4. Rocket destroyer in the night
Strait of Hormuz (July 20, 2014). The USS Truxtun missile destroyer (DDG 103) passes the Strait of Hormuz. Truxtun deployed as part of George HW Bush aircraft carrier strike support marine safety operations in the 5th area of responsibility fleet USA. (Photo by third-class communications specialist Scott Barnes, US Navy)
5. Raptor opens bomb holes and says: "Ah!"
An F-22 Raptor showcases its weapons bays to the public on July 26, 2014 during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The Arctic Thunder event takes place every two years and includes over 40 aviation, army and civil air action. It is the largest two-day event in America and one of the leading aerial performances in the world. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Jared Becker, USAF)
6. Raptor with a friend
The P-51 Mustang fighter accompanies F-22 Raptor in the sky during the Arctic Thunder Open House open house at the joint base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26 2014. The event includes more than 40 aviation, army and civil air activities from 25 to July 27. He was visited by more than 200 000 people. This is the largest two-day event in America and one of the leading aerial performances in the world. Arctic Thunder Open House 2014 year is part of the celebration of Anchorage Centennial. (Photo by George Kale
7. Amphibious hovercraft in the fog
The airborne assault boat (LCAC) departs from the USS Makin Island amphibious assault ship as they exit from San Diego on July 26 of 2014. The 11 expeditionary detachment of the marines and the Makin-Island airborne assault force are marine expeditionary crisis response forces capable of conducting amphibious missions in the full range of military operations. (Photo by Junior Corporal Lanza Laura Raga (Lance Laura Y. Raga), US Marine Corps)
8. Fighting Falcon is ready for battle
The F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter takes off on July 16 on July 2014 during the Midnight Beverly 14-2 exercises at Kunsan airbase, South Korea. The operational readiness check evaluates the combat capabilities and helps the pilots are in a state of constant readiness. (Photo by Taylor Curry Senior Air Force, US Air Force)
9. "Reagan" ahead
Pacific Ocean (25-th July 2014-th year). The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts a hiking order from 42's 15 ships and allied states participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercises. Twenty-two countries, more than 26 ships and submarines, more than 1 airplanes and 2014 40 soldiers and officers take part in the exercises, which are being held from June 200 to 25 on August 000. The world's largest international exercises RIMPAC provide a unique opportunity for training, helping its members to develop and maintain cooperation, which is so important for ensuring the safety of maritime communications. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24 exercises first held in the 1971 year. (Photo of 1 Mass Communications Specialist Dustin Kelling (Dustin Kelling), US Navy)
10. Sea hawk raises sand
Two MH-60S Sea Hawk naval helicopters from the USS George HW Bush aircraft carrier take off after exchanging pilots during a joint combat exercise with AH-64 Apache army helicopters from the 3 battalion, the fifty-ninth battle reconnaissance regiment, 42 battle aviation brigade and the flight control teams of the 82 Expeditionary Squadron of 8 on July 2014 of the year not far from Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Originally deployed in Germany as part of the 12 Fighting Aviation Brigade, the combat reconnaissance battalion was stationed in Kuwait as part of the 42 Fighting Aviation Brigade to support Operation Enduring Freedom, National Guard, New York. (Photo by Sergeant Harles Jelis (Harley Jelis), National Guard of New York)
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