Today's photos,Thursday, May 31th, 2012

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Scanning for threat

A soldier in the 74th Motorized Battalion in the Slovenian Army finds cover and watches for the opposing force as part of a deliberate attack exercise during the Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of USEUCOM's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Croatian Armed Forces and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Lorenzo Ware/Released)

Returning fire

A Croatian soldier playing the role of the opposing force returns fire at the soldiers of the 74th Motorized Battalion in the Slovenian Army as they maneuver to their objective while conducting a deliberate attack exercise during the Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of USEUCOM's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Croatian Armed Forces and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Lorenzo Ware/Released)

Maneuvering through house

Soldiers from the 74th Motorized Battalion in the Slovenian Army maneuver up a flight of stairs as they attempt to apprehend the opposing force as part of a deliberate attack exercise during the Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of USEUCOM's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Croatian Armed Forces and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Lorenzo Ware/Released)

Injured soldier

A soldier in the 74th Motorized Battalion in the Slovenian Army lay injured as his platoon finds cover and prepares to assault the opposing force in a deliberate attack exercise during the Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of USEUCOM's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Croatian Armed Forces and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Lorenzo Ware/Released)

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Providing first aid

A medic from the 74th Motorized Battalion in the Slovenian Army gives first aid to a fellow soldier that sustained an injury while attempting to assault the opposing force in a deliberate attack exercise during the Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of USEUCOM's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Croatian Armed Forces and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Lorenzo Ware/Released)

Taking cover

A soldier from the 74th Motorized Battalion in the Slovenian Army takes cover amidst dense brush as he and his platoon conduct a deliberate attack exercise during the Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of USEUCOM's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Croatian Armed Forces and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Lorenzo Ware/Released)

Making the attack

Soldiers from the 74th Motorized Battalion in the Slovenian Army use smoke for cover and concealment as they maneuver through grassy hills in participation to a deliberate attack exercise during the Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of USEUCOM's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Croatian Armed Forces and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Lorenzo Ware/Released)

Moving towards objective

Soldiers from the 74th Motorized Battalion in the Slovenian Army maneuver through thick forestry en route to their objective as they conduct a deliberate attack exercise during the Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of USEUCOM's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Croatian Armed Forces and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Lorenzo Ware/Released)

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Third day of the Nato Tiger Meet-2012 Norway exercises

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U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer William Gibbens, Senior Enlisted Leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, travels to an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony in Dizhak Village, Farah province, Afghanistan on May 29. PRT Farah is a unit of soldiers, sailors and airmen tasked with facilitating governance and stability in the region by working hand in hand with local officials and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Matthew Lewis, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, provides security during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony in Dizhak Village, Farah province, Afghanistan on May 29. PRT Farah is a unit of soldiers, sailors and airmen tasked with facilitating governance and stability in the region by working hand in hand with local officials and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Matthew Lewis, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, provides security during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony in Dizhak Village, Farah province, Afghanistan on May 29. PRT Farah is a unit of soldiers, sailors and airmen tasked with facilitating governance and stability in the region by working hand in hand with local officials and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison)

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer William Gibbens, Senior Enlisted Leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah (right), and U.S. Army National Guard 1st Lt. Brandon Bowden provide security during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony in Dizhak Village, Farah province, Afghanistan on May 29. PRT Farah is a unit of soldiers, sailors and airmen tasked with facilitating governance and stability in the region by working hand in hand with local officials and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison)

U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Kong Ly, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, provides security during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony in Dizhak Village, Farah province, Afghanistan on May 29. PRT Farah is a unit of soldiers, sailors and airmen tasked with facilitating governance and stability in the region by working hand in hand with local officials and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison)

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer William Gibbens, Senior Enlisted Leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah (left), provides security during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony in Dizhak Village, Farah province, Afghanistan on May 29. PRT Farah is a unit of soldiers, sailors and airmen tasked with facilitating governance and stability in the region by working hand in hand with local officials and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison)

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Funny to see the squid in land lubber get up.

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Nice pictures, -DENO-!

The battleship USS Iowa approaches the Port of Los Angeles where it will become a floating museum in the San Pedro section of Los Angeles, California, May 30, 2012. The battleship USS Iowa served the United States for six decades and carried the late President Franklin Roosevelt across the Atlantic to his historic meeting with Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin in World War Two. Despite extensive repairs, the 887-foot gray dreadnought is being moved by tug from Richmond, California because a U.S. Navy contract forbids the powerful battleship to be fully operational outside of navy control.

Former crew members Bryan Moss, left, and Richard Blair look at the USS Iowa as it is towed to the Port of Los Angeles near Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. The 887-foot long, 58,000-ton battlewagon is being towed to the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, where it will be transformed into an interactive naval museum.

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PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 is stopped by an arresting gear wire after landing aboard the forward deployed Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly/Released)

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In the brush

A soldier with the Slovenian Armed Forces conducts security while on a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Move out

A squad leader with the Slovenian Armed Forces rallies his soldiers while on a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Healing the fallen

A Medic with the Slovenian Armed Forces applies a pressure dressing to a simulated casualty while on a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Target sighted

A soldier with the Slovenian Armed Forces scans his sector while on a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Security

A soldier with the Slovenian Armed Forces passes a signal conducts security during a tactical pause while on a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

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2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - night fire

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, take part in a night live-fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - live fire

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare for a blank fire and live-fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - commander's view

From the commander's cupola of his Stryker vehicle Capt. David Cochrane, commander of U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (right), watches his unit taking part in an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 24. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - Stryker move

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, move their Stryker vehicle into position during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

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2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - Stryker move

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, move their Stryker vehicle into position during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - Stryker move

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Hawk Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, move their Stryker mobile gun system into position during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - .50-caliber fire

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Hawk Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, fire their .50-caliber machine gun as they move into position during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - dismount

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, dismount their Stryker vehicles during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - live fire

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare for a blank fire and live-fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - night fire

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, move their Stryker vehicles into firing position during a night live-fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - night fire

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, move their Stryker vehicles into firing position during a night live-fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

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2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - night fire

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, move their Stryker vehicles down a tank trail for a night live-fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - dismount

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, dismount their Stryker vehicles during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - M240 fire

A Soldier from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, fires his M240B machine gun during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - building clearing

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, use a ditch for cover as they move forward to practice clearing buildings during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - building clearing

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, practice clearing buildings during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

2nd Cavalry Regiment external evaluation - returning fire

Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's Ghost Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, take up a position and return fire during an exercise at the Grafenwoehr (Germany) Training Area, May 25. The training was part of the company external evaluations in preparation for the regiment's full-spectrum training exercises in the fall. (Photo by Gertrud Zach)

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On May 31, 2012 held in Crete Greece the Field Firing Exercise "Sea Griffin 1/12", during which executed successfully, the following firing guided missiles, High Risk scenarios
MM-38 EXOCET from LASKOS FAC vs. floating target.
• NSSM from Frigate KOUNTOURIOTIS to contain the projectile above MM-38 EXOCET.
• Two PENGUIN from XENOS FAC vs. floating target.
• -AM39Mk2 EXOCET AM by aircraft Mirage2000 against floating target.
• Two AGM 114 K1 HELLFIRE from two helicopters AH-64DHA LONGBOW (APACHE) vs. floating target.
• In addition, the Frigate KOUNTOURIOTIS and the FAC XENOS and NTEGIANNIS executed gun shots against floating target.

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Observing the village
Soldiers with the Slovenian Armed Forces observe an enemy village containing their objective while on a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Engaging in raid
Soldiers with the Slovenian Armed Forces fire on Opposing Forces as their unit advances to their objective while on a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Reseting DIS-E
An Observer Controller Trainer with U.S. Army Europe’s Joint Multinational Training Command resets the DISE of soldiers with the Slovenian Armed Forces following a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Calling in CAS
Joint Terminal Attack Controllers with the Mississippi Air National Guard and the Slovenian Armed Forces call in close air support during a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Quietly signalling
A soldier with the Slovenian Armed Forces passes a signal to advance to his fellow soldiers while on a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Directing CAS
Joint Terminal Attack Controllers with the Mississippi Air National Guard and the Slovenian Armed Forces watch as their close air support conducts a show of force following a raid Situational Training Exercise during Immediate Response 2012 held at the Slunj Training Area 31 May. Immediate Response 2012 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe’s 2nd Calvary Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise. The exercise is a part of U.S. European Command's joint training and exercise program designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

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Turkish Air Forces graduated pilots...

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A member of the rebel movement Sudan Liberation Army (Abdul Wahid faction) stands guard as people stand in line for the arrival of an African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) delegation to open a new clinic in Forog, north Darfur May 30, 2012. According to the organization, the local population had reported a serious shortage of water and medicines during their meeting with the UNAMID deputy Joint Special Representative Aichatou Mindaoudou. (Albert Gonzalez Farran/*******)

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Staff Sgt. William Carlson, a weapons loader assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon bomb carriage May 28, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16s, pilots, and support personnel began their air expeditionary force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan

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Lt. Col. Boris Armstrong, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, lands an F-16 Fighting Falcon after flying a mission May 28, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16s, pilots, and support personnel began their air expeditionary force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan.

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Capt. Damon Remley, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, lands an F-16 Fighting Falcon after flying a mission May 28, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16s, pilots, and support personnel began their air expeditionary force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan