Today's PIX - Tuesday June 26th 2012

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Iron workers on WT3 look on before the start of a ceremony where the final beam is lifted by crane 977 feet (298m) in the air and placed atop 4 World Trade Center at a Topping Out Ceremony in New York on June 25, 2012. This will be the first tower completed on the 16-acre WTC site when it opens in Fall 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Iron worker Frank Gasior (L) and World Trade Center Developer Larry A. Silverstein (C) join construction workers as the final steel beam is lifted by crane 977 feet (298 meters) in the air and placed atop 4 World Trade Center at a Topping Out of Steel Ceremony June 25, 2012. This will be the first tower completed on the 16-acre WTC site when it opens in Fall 2013. AFP PHOTO TIMOTHY A. CLARY

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Following a ceremony, the last steel beam, signed by members of the crews that helped build the tower, is hoisted 977 feet to the top of Four World Trade Center on June 25, 2012 in New York City. The trapezoidal glass and steel office building, which is designed as an architectural backdrop to the September 11 Memorial, is scheduled to open in 2013. (Photo by Spencer Platt/***** Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Construction workers Danny Conca (left) and Brian Shelly hold an American Flag attached to the last steel beam, signed by members of the crews that helped build the tower, as it is hoisted 977 feet to the top of Four World Trade Center on June 25, 2012 in New York City. The trapezoidal glass and steel office building, which is designed as an architectural backdrop to the September 11 Memorial, is scheduled to open in 2013. (Photo by Spencer Platt/***** Images)

People look at an old-fashioned tall ship on the Neva River in St. Petersburg, early on June 24, 2012, during the "Scarlet Sails," a romantic holiday with laser show to honour high schools graduates. "Scarlet Sails" is the title of a story by Alexander Grin, the story of a young girl, who never gave up on her dreams and they finally arrived on the tall ship with the scarlet sails. According to the Head of Tourism in St. Petersburg, Marianna Ordzhonikidze, an average of 5 million tourists flock each year to watch the White Nights phenomenon from late May to mid-July, which is marked by cultural events including the "Scarlet Sails" festival. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

South Korean Marine Corps' amphibious vehicles take part in a landing operation in the sea off Taean, about 170 kms southwest of Seoul, on June 25, 2012. The exercise was timed to mark the 62nd anniversary of the start of the Korean War on June 25. AFP PHOTO / JUNG YEON-JEJUNG

Royal Marines from 45 Cdo Taking Part in Exercise Scottish Lion
Royal Navy personnel from the Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando are pictured taking part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland.
More than 750 Royal Marines and supporting units, plus three warships, Sea King and Chinook helicopters waged war in and around the Galloway Forest in a week-long exercise to prepare 45 Commando for front-line duties.
The Arbroath-based green berets are now the nation’s ‘lead commando group’ – ready to deploy around the globe if required – having successfully completed Exercise Scottish Lion.
Photographer: POA(Phot) Mez Merrill
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Soldiers reading books during downtime on Exercise Askari Thunder in Kenya.
Exercise Askari Thunder was a Collective Training Competence (CTC) level 3 battle group (BG) training event based in Kenya. It was set in a Joint Task Force deployment scenario in austere and expeditionary conditions lasting for up to 30 days.
2 Scots BG have deployed on Exercise Askari Thunder to achieve CTC level 3. In support of the exercise HQ 1 Mechanized Brigade staff and attached personnel were deployed to provide the HICON and EXCON from the 18th March-30th March 2012.
Photographer: Corporal Kellie Williams, RLC
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Merlin helicopters from 814 Naval Air Squadron are pictured onboard HMS Illustrious during Exercise Joint Warrior near Scotland.
814 Naval Air Squadron – better known throughout the Navy as the Flying Tigers (hence their striking badge) – flies from ships and air bases around the world shielding the Fleet from submarines.
They also take it in turns with their sister squadron 820 to support the international effort against illegal activities on the high seas east of Suez – that’s piracy, people-trafficking, smuggling, drug-running and terrorism.
814 NAS also deploys with Britain’s on-call aircraft carrier to practise their key role: submarine hunting.
Photographer: PO(Phot) Ray Jones
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Grenadier Guards Soldier at the Main Operating Base, Lashkar Gah
A soldier of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards is pictured between operations at the main operating base at Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan.
In this historic Diamond Anniversary year for Her Majesty The Queen the Grenadier Guards deployed in Afghanistan have paused to pass on their personal birthday congratulations to their Colonel-in-Chief.
The 21st April marks the 70th anniversary of her being made Colonel of the Grenadier Guards when she was 16. This was her first military appointment in her long history with the Armed Forces, and the first time a woman had been made Colonel.
Early this week the Queen’s senior regiment of Foot Guards said thank you and congratulations to Her Majesty at a small parade at Forward Operating Base Price, in the Nahr E Saraj district of Helmand province.
The parade was conducted in the full heat of the Afghan sun and was a demonstration of the extremely close link between the monarch and her regiment. On her sixteen birthday she was appointed as the Colonel of the Regiment, it was both her first military appointment and the first time a woman had been selected for the honour. She held this title for 10 years before handing it over to her husband, Prince Philip, on her accession to the throne. She then became the Regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief and has held this post for 60 years.
Photographer: Cpl Paul Morrison RLC
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RAF Recreate Beatles Abbey Road Album Cover for Armed Forces Day
Personnel from RAF High Wycombe recreate the iconic Beatles Abbey Road album cover, to parade the Armed Forces Day Flag.
Armed Forces Day is on Saturday 30th June. See www.armedforcesday.org.uk for more information.
Photographer: SAC Ben Tritta
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2012

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 18, 2012) The Military Sealift Command chartered M/V Tern, a Netherlands-flagged float-on/float-off ship, transits the Indian Ocean while carrying four Avenger-class mine counter measure ships to their new homeport in Manama, Bahrain. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex R. Forster/Released)

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BAHRAIN (June 23 2012) Tugboats pull the mine counter measure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) into position as Devastator and three other mine counter measure ships arrived in Bahrain. Devastator is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52, supporting mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jayme Pastoric/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), left, conducts a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Supply is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, and is providing fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy and coalition ships in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Scott/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2012) Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Corderra Lee pulls a simulated casualty out of an escape hatch during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2012) Sailors direct a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter assigned to the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade as it takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during training operations. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Hannah Marihugh launches an AH-64D Longbow Apache helicopter assigned to 3-159 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion off the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund/Released)

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NACALA, Mozambique (June 21, 2012) Chief Musician Christopher Vlangas, assigned to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band ensamble, Flagship, dances with children at Centro Infantil Santa Margarida during an Africa Partnership Station 2012 event. Africa Partnership Station is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Joe Keiley/Released)

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NACALA, Mozambique (June 21, 2012) Chief Warrant Officer Ronald McMiller, assistant officer in charge of High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2), dances with children as the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band ensamble, Flagship, plays at Centro Infantil Santa Margarida during an Africa Partnership Station 2012 event. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Joe Keiley/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Jun. 22, 2012) The Republic of Korea navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) is alongside the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it prepares to launch an F/A-18 from the flight deck in the East China Sea. The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Republic of Korea Navy joined U.S. Navy ships in the East China Sea for a trilateral exercise. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability and readiness of all three navies. (US Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Denver Applehans/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 22, 2012) An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14, is airborne while the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kirishima (DD 174), and the Republic of Korea navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) participate a trilateral event. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is participating in a trilateral exercise to improve interoperability, readiness and the capability to respond quickly to various situations in the region with ships and aircraft from the Republic of Korea Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 22, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the Republic of Korea navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) participate in a trilateral event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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ETAJIMA, Japan (June 23, 2012) Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) work together during a calligraphy class at the Japan Maritime Officer Candidate School during a cultural exchange event. Approximately 20 midshipmen participated alongside midshipmen from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force in a series of cultural events, further demonstrating the mutual friendship both navies share as part of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Jun. 22, 2012) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Yuudachi (DD-103) is in front of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a formation in the East China Sea. The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Republic of Korea Navy joined U.S. Navy ships in the East China Sea for a trilateral exercise. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability and readiness of all three navies. (US Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Denver Applehans/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 21, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is in the East China Sea during a trilateral exercise with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Republic of Korea Navy. The trilateral exercise is designed to improve interoperability, readiness and the capability to respond quickly to various situations in the region, ranging from disaster relief to maritime security activities (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Paul Kelly/Released)

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Atlantic Ocean (June 21, 2012) Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Michael Miller fires a .50 cal machine gun as Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Michael Wakefield instructs during a training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released)

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6/24/2012 By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo
1st Marine Division
Rounds of a M240 machine gun are spread out over a compound roof, June 2, 2012. Lance Cpl. Christopher Yudin, a machinegunner with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, carries a M240 machinegun for his squad while he is deployed to Afghanistan.

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6/24/2012 By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo
1st Marine Division
Lance Cpl. Christopher Yudin, a machinegunner with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, looks through his scope of his M240 machine gun, May 30, 2012. Yudin, a native of Seattle, plans to apply for citizenship when he returns from his deployment.

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6/24/2012 By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo
1st Marine Division
Lance Cpl. Christopher Yudin, a machinegunner with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, looks through the sights of his M240 machinegun, May 30, 2012.

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6/24/2012 By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo
1st Marine Division
Petty Officer 3rd Class Norberto Zamora a corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, patrols to a new compound during Operation Jaws, May 27, 2012. Zamora wanted to be a corpsmen for the challenge of working with Marines.

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6/22/2012 By Cpl. Mondo Lescaud
Marine Barracks 8th & I
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington June 22.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is underway during a photo exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

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BAHRAIN (June 23 2012) Tugboats pull the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6), left, off the Military Sealift Command chartered M/V Tern, a float-on/float-off transport ship. Devastator and three other MCM ships arrived in Bahrain the same day. Devastator is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52, supporting mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jayme Pastoric/Released)

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PUGET SOUND (June 25, 2012) Sailors prepare to stow the rotor blades on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is in transit to San Diego for fleet replenishment carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)

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YELLOW SEA (June 25, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 hooks an arresting gear wire while landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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YELLOW SEA (June 25, 2012) Airmen install the slot seal to protect the catapult from damage after flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2012) Air-Traffic Controller Airman Kaleigh A. Cobery runs the status board from the carrier air traffic control center aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kasey Krall/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) move two FA-18C Hornets assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 into position on an elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2012) Aviation Boatswain'Äôs Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Leo Gonzales, left, directs Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Trevor Grimes as he maneuvers an F/A-18C Hornet through the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world'Äôs largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 26, 2012) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL 37) prepare an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter for take off from the flight deck of the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48). Vandegrift is underway in preparation for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2012, is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Timor Leste joins CARAT for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class N. Ross Taylor/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 22, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) conducts a berth shift during a port visit to the Greek island of Crete. Cole is on a scheduled deployment and is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Paul Farley/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 22, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) prepare to conduct a berth shift during a port visit to the Greek island of Crete. Cole is on a scheduled deployment and is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Paul Farley/Released)

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South Korean Marines conduct a landing operation conducted as part of a military exercise to mark the 62nd anniversary of the start of the Korean War on Anmyeon beach in Taean, South Korea, Monday, June 25, 2012.

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Got Your Back
A corpsman with Field Medical Training Battalion West provides security to his fellow students as they administer first aid to role-playing victims of an improvised explosive device during a final training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 21. This is the first time immersion-style role-players have used during the corpsmen’s final training exercise.
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Providing security
Spc. Shane Marks, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security in an overwatch position during Operation Southern Strike II in Afghanistan, June 6, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brendan Mackie
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Medic security
Pfc. Robert Snodgrass, medic for 2nd Platoon, Troop A, 1-14th Cavalry, pulls security while members of his team speak with locals during a patrol near Patrol Base Khyber, Afghanistan, June 24, 2012. Snodgrass has been an Army medic for 15 months now, and is halfway through his tour overseas. U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Cari Butler
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Field patrol
Pfc. Erick Montoya, A paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team, patrols through an alfalfa field June 14, 2012, southern Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Behind him are other paratroopers as well as partnered Afghan soldiers with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Brigade, 203rd Corps. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod, RC-East PAO
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Fallen Soldiers Memorial 12K run
Spc. Mitchell Eidsvold (left), Spc. Michael Hons (center), and Sgt. Scott Jenson (right) of the 191st Military Police Company race toward the finish line of the Fallen Soldiers Memorial 12K run, while wearing full combat equipment and carrying the American Flag. The run took place in Devils Lake, N.D. on June 23, 2012. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brett Miller, 116th Public Affairs Detachment
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U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates, a Security Force squad leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, gives instructions to his soldiers during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. During the training, soldiers will learn proper techniques for performing reloads and close quarters shooting. SECFOR is made up of National Guard infantrymen out of Alaska who are responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone assigned to FOB Farah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates, a Security Force squad leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, demonstrates a combat reload with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates, a Security Force squad leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, empties a magazine while demonstrating a combat reload with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Ryan Langton, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, observes the chamber of his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Ryan Langton, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard soldiers from the Security Force element of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah engage targets during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Ryan Langton, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Carlson Clarence, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, performs a combat reload on his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates (left), squad leader, and Pvt. Dean Michael, member of the Security Force element of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, discuss technique for executing a combat reload on the M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

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U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates, a Security Force squad leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, assists a soldier with a combat reload on his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. During the training, soldiers will learn proper techniques for performing reloads and close quarters shooting. SECFOR is made up of National Guard infantrymen out of Alaska who are responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone assigned to FOB Farah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates (left), squad leader, and Pvt. Dean Michael, member of the Security Force element of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, discuss technique for executing a combat reload on the M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Pvt. Dean Michael, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, executes a combat reload on his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. James Morris, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Carlson Clarence, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Paul Weber, a Security Force team leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Paul Weber, a Security Force team leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, executes a combat reload on his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Lucas Wendeborn, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Ryan Langton, a Security Force member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates, a Security Force squad leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates, a Security Force squad leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, engages a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. James "Papa Bear" Bates, a Security Force squad leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, scans his sector after engaging a target with his M-4 assault rifle during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

The target used by a U.S. Army National Guard soldier from the Security Force element of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah during a small arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Griffen, a combat controller assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., radios takeoff clearance to the crew of a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Warrior Exercise 91 12-05 and Global Medic 2012 at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., June 19, 2012. Global Medic is a joint U.S. Air Force Reserve-U.S. Army Reserve field training exercise for theater aeromedical evacuation system and ground medical components designed to replicate all aspects of combat medical service support. Warrior Exercise is an annual training exercise that presents realistic and challenging scenario-based training for Reserve component Service members and units preparing for deployment. (DoD photo by Senior Airman Juan Duenas, U.S. Air Force/Released)

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Lt. Col. Chris Beckman, lead aircraft, and Maj. Jeremiah Gentry, both A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots from the 188th Fighter Wing, Fort Smith Air National Guard maneuvers in formation June 4, 2012 over the Ouachita National Forest, Ark. The 188th is hosting a Special Operations Exercise (SOFEX) with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) from the 75th Ranger Regiment and an AC-130U Spooky gunship from Hurlburt Field, Fla.

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Awesome pix guys!

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Indian Border Security Force (BSF) Deputy Inspector general, Sanjeev Bhanot (R) waves a flag to start a cycle race as part of an awareness campaign for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at BSF headquarters in Khasa some 15 kms from Amritsar on June 26, 2012. A United Nations drug report in 2011 said that India is the biggest consumer of heroin in the region with the trade valued at USD 1.4 billion.

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Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers take part in a cycle race as part of an awareness campaign for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at BSF headquarters in Khasa some 15 kms from Amritsar on June 26, 2012. A United Nations drug report in 2011 said that India is the biggest consumer of heroin in the region with the trade valued at USD 1.4 billion.

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Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers wait to take part in a cycle race as part of an awareness campaign for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at BSF headquarters in Khasa some 15 kms from Amritsar on June 26, 2012. A United Nations drug report in 2011 said that India is the biggest consumer of heroin in the region with the trade valued at USD 1.4 billion.

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Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers wait to take part in a cycle race as part of an awareness campaign for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at BSF headquarters in Khasa some 15 kms from Amritsar on June 26, 2012. A United Nations drug report in 2011 said that India is the biggest consumer of heroin in the region with the trade valued at USD 1.4 billion.

[Jon91498]

Awesome pix guys!

They also could have gone with the slogan from Saved by the Bell's anti-drug episode, "There's no hope with dope."