Weekend's Photos, August 4th & August 5th, 2012

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Let's start the weekend.

An Indonesian Sukhoi SU-27 taxis in front of the Indonesian Air Force detachment area. Mid Caption: The RAAF’s Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown met with senior members of the Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), including the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Marshal Dede Rusamsi, as well as the RSAF Senior Lieutenant Colonel, Lim Chee Meng and Defence Adviser Colonel Ng Kin Yi in Darwin on 30 July 2012 as part of Exercise Pitch Black 12.

An Indonesian Sukhoi SU-27 taxis in front of the Indonesian Air Force detachment area. Mid Caption: The RAAF’s Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown met with senior members of the Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), including the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Marshal Dede Rusamsi, as well as the RSAF Senior Lieutenant Colonel, Lim Chee Meng and Defence Adviser Colonel Ng Kin Yi in Darwin on 30 July 2012 as part of Exercise Pitch Black 12.

An Indonesian Sukhoi SU-30 prepares to depart from the Indonesian Air Force detachment area. Mid Caption: The RAAF’s Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown met with senior members of the Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), including the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Marshal Dede Rusamsi, as well as the RSAF Senior Lieutenant Colonel, Lim Chee Meng and Defence Adviser Colonel Ng Kin Yi in Darwin on 30 July 2012 as part of Exercise Pitch Black 12.

An Indonesian Sukhoi SU-30 taxis in front of the Indonesian Air Force detachment area. Mid Caption: The RAAF’s Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown met with senior members of the Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), including the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Marshal Dede Rusamsi, as well as the RSAF Senior Lieutenant Colonel, Lim Chee Meng and Defence Adviser Colonel Ng Kin Yi in Darwin on 30 July 2012 as part of Exercise Pitch Black 12.

An Indonesian Sukhoi SU-30 depart from the Indonesian Air Force detachment area. Mid Caption: The RAAF’s Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown met with senior members of the Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), including the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Marshal Dede Rusamsi, as well as the RSAF Senior Lieutenant Colonel, Lim Chee Meng and Defence Adviser Colonel Ng Kin Yi in Darwin on 30 July 2012 as part of Exercise Pitch Black 12.

Indonesian Sukhoi SU-27s taxi in front of the Indonesian Air Force detachment area. Mid Caption: The RAAF’s Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown met with senior members of the Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), including the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Marshal Dede Rusamsi, as well as the RSAF Senior Lieutenant Colonel, Lim Chee Meng and Defence Adviser Colonel Ng Kin Yi in Darwin on 30 July 2012 as part of Exercise Pitch Black 12.

Hi-Res link for all pics: http://images.defence.gov.au/fotoweb...=pitch%20black

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Fred Gowen, a veteran of the battle of Hue City, 1968, during the Vietnam War, sends a round down range with his M1903 Springfield during the Vintage Sniper Rifle Matches, Aug., 1, 2012 aboard Camp Perry, Ohio. Nearly 500 competitors used military rifles issued during and prior to the Korean War.

Fred Gowen, a veteran from the battle of Hue City, 1968, during the Vietnam War, waits with a round in the chamber for his target to reappear, during the Vintage Sniper Rifle Matches, Aug., 1, 2012 aboard Camp Perry, Ohio. When the targets appeared competitors had 20 seconds to adjust their sites and send a round down range before the targets would disappear into the pits and reappear in 20 seconds for another shot. Competitors shot 10 rounds at the 300 and 10 rounds at the 600 in this manner.

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Part of the Royal Military Police, the CPU deliver provost support, such as bodyguarding, for the Ministry of Defence and other government departments. Their training is progressive and demanding, and they're armed with a variety of weapons not normally seen on the parade square. "Forget the glory hunting; bodyguarding is not like the movies. For me, it's doing a professional job."

Read the full story for details: http://www.army.mod.uk/news/24341.aspx.

Two Close Protection Unit members manhandle the 'principal' out of the vehicle during a simulated attack by insurgents. Photographer: Richard Watt; Crown Copyright

Unarmed combat training - required. Photographer: Shane Wilkinson; Crown Copyright

Staff Sergeant Glen Davidson (right) explains vehicle movement and tactics to the team. Photographer: Richard Watt; Crown Copyright

7.62mm belted Simunition rounds. Photographer: Steve Dock; Crown Copyright

A team member dressed as insurgent in 'dish dash', armed with the Heckler & Koch MP5 Kurz 9mm. Photographer: Richard Watt; Crown Copyright

Ambush! Photographer: Shane Wilkinson; Crown Copyright

Close Protection Unit member loading magazine with 5.56mm blank rounds for his Diemarco C8 weapon. Photographer: Richard Watt; Crown Copyright

Zeroing Sig P229 9mm pistols during the training. Photographer: Sgt Steve Blake; Crown Copyright

The body drag, using a dummy to simulate an injured 'principal'. Photographer: Sgt Steve Blake; Crown Copyright

Overview of a patrol with simulated walls, cover and buildings, just before enemy targets pop up. Photographer: Sgt Steve Blake; Crown Copyright

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(Photos from July and Released 3rd August)

This partnership development program in various locations in Hungary is designed to foster good communication and relationships in preparation for upcoming joint deployments to Afghanistan.

U.S. Soldiers with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 participate with their Hungarian counterparts in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012.

U.S. Soldiers with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 participate with their Hungarian counterparts in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012

U.S. Soldiers with Special Operations Command Europe's 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 train with their Hungarian counterparts in small arms techniques at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012.

U.S. Soldiers with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 participate with their Hungarian counterparts in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012

U.S. Soldiers with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 train with their Hungarian counterparts in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012.

A U.S. Soldier with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 participates in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012.

A U.S. Soldier with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 talks with his Hungarian counterpart during small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012.

A U.S. Soldier, right, with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 listens to his Hungarian counterparts in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012

A U.S. Soldier with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 trains with his Hungarian counterpart in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012.

U.S. Soldiers with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 undergo small arms training with their Hungarian counterparts at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012.

U.S. Soldiers with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 participate with their Hungarian counterparts in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 13, 2012.

U.S. Soldiers with Special Operations Command, Europe, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Detachment Alpha 0114 participate in heavy weapons train with their Hungarian counterparts at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, July 10, 2012.

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Australian Navy Clearance Divers are playing a key role at RIMPAC 2012, both in Hawaii and on the US mainland. Their focus is on mine counter measures as part of the largest collection of the capability ever deployed by Australia on this exercise.

An United States Navy MH-53 Helicopter hovers over the sea off San Diego, California, in preparation for a "pouncer" counter mine insertion operation by Australian clearance divers

A member of Australian Clearance Diving Team - Four jumps from a US Navy MH-53 Helicopter as part of a "pouncer" counter mine insertion operation off San Diego, California.

A member of Australian Clearance Diving Team - Four jumps from a US Navy MH-53 Helicopter as part of a "pouncer" counter mine insertion operation off San Diego, California

Members of Australian Clearance Diving Team - Four swim ashore, during swimmer scout drills in San Diego, California.

Members of Australian Clearance Diving Team - Four swim ashore, during swimmer scout drills in San Diego, California.

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Major Stephen Davies, Officer Commanding A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conducts Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Captain Benjamin Wong, Operations Captain for A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, copies a situation report (SITREP) during Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Corporal Daniel Fullerton from the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conducts Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Soldiers of the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Sapper Guillaume Cote from the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conducts Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Corporal Brandon Gorham from the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conducts Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Lieutenant Ryan Pridmore from the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conducts Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012

Master Corporal Paul Skrypnyk from the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Corporal Devon Carson from the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conducts Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012

Soldiers of the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Master Corporal Paul Skrypnyk from the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conducts Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

Soldiers of the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation unit, A Company, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30 2012.

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The 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, 'A' Company, along with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, attack an enemy compound during urban warfare training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 30, 2012.

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Honduran security forces conduct a weapons search operation after the Congress on Wednesday banned carrying weapons in the department of Colon, in an attempt to stop the clashes between African Palm farmers and landownwers, which have left a toll of 78 deaths in three years.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

Army soldiers man a road checkpoint near Trujillo, Colon department, 670 km north of Tegucigalpa on August 3, 2012.

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Hohenfels, GERMANY - Soldiers from the Republic of Georgia’s 32nd Light Infantry Battalion dismount their vehicles during a Situational Training Exercise lane at Europe’s premiere training site, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise.

Hohenfels, GERMANY - Soldiers from the Republic of Georgia’s 32nd Light Infantry Battalion conduct a patrol during a Situational Training Exercise lane at Europe’s premiere training site, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise.

Hohenfels, GERMANY - A soldier from the Republic of Georgia’s 32nd Light Infantry Battalion esprovides security during a Situational Training Exercise lane at Europe’s premiere training site, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise. (

Hohenfels, GERMANY - U.S. Marines assigned as enablers to the Republic of Georgia's 32nd Light Infantry Battalion provide security during a Situational Training Exercise lane at Europe’s premiere training site, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise.

Hohenfels, GERMANY - Soldiers from the Republic of Georgia’s 32nd Light Infantry Battalion establish security during a Situational Training Exercise Lane at Europe’s premiere training destination, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise.

Hohenfels, GERMANY - A soldier from the Republic of Georgia’s 32nd Light Infantry Battalion provdes security for a dismounted patrol during a Situational Training Exercise lane at Europe’s premiere training site, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise.

Hohenfels, GERMANY - A soldier from the Republic of Georgia’s 32nd Light Infantry Battalion treats a casualty during a Situational Training Exercise lane at Europe’s premiere training site the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise.

Hohenfels, GERMANY - Soldiers from the Republic of Georgia’s 32nd Light Infantry Battalion move a casualty behind cover during a Situational Training Exercise lane at Europe’s premiere training site, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise.

Hohenfels, GERMANY - A soldier from the Republic of Georgia’s 32nd Light Infantry Battalion provides security while a helicopter lands to evacuate casualties during a Situational Training Exercise lane at Europe’s premiere training site, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany. Georgian soldiers were participating in a mission-rehearsal exercise for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine advisors and enablers, who will deploy with the unit to combat, worked side by side with their counterparts during the exercise.

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Soldiers with the Australian Army's 1RAR wait for orders while participating in a live-fire training practice at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC on the island of Oahu in Kaneohe, Hawaii August 1, 2012.

Lieutenant Michael Tink of the Australian Army's 1RAR directs fire and troop movement during a live-fire training practice at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC on the island of Oahu in Kaneohe, Hawaii August 1, 2012.

Soldiers with the Australian Army's 1RAR fire at targets during a live-fire training practice at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC, on the island of Oahu in Kaneohe, Hawaii August 1, 2012.

Private Scott Clark of the Australian Army's 1RAR watches troop movement at a live-fire training practice at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC on the island of Oahu in Kaneohe, Hawaii August 1, 2012.

Corporal Adam Lockie of the Australian Army 1RAR prepares to enter a building while participating in live-fire training practice at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC, on the island of Oahu in Kaneohe, Hawaii August 1,2012.

Major Mick O'Sullivan (R) of the Australian Army's 1RAR directs fire and troop movement in a live-fire training practice at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC on the island of Oahu in Kaneohe, Hawaii August 1,2012.

Lieutenant Michael Tink of the Australian Army's 1RAR runs ahead of a U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle during a live-fire training practice at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC on the island of Oahu in Kaneohe, Hawaii August 1,2012.

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Syrian rebels during a training, Alleppo.

[bd popeye]

Excellent PIX posted. vor33..you PIX are OUTSTANDING!

My contribution...


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SEATTLE (Aug. 2, 2012) Lt. C.J. Simonsen, in the #5 aircraft, Lt. Dave Tickle, in the #6 aircraft, both solo pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in formation during a photo shoot over Lake Washington, near Seattle. The Blue Angels are in Seattle to perform during Seafair. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)

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SEATTLE (Aug. 2, 2012) Lt. C.J. Simonsen, in the #5 aircraft, Lt. Dave Tickle, in the #6 aircraft, both solo pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in formation with Team Oracle Airshow Performer Sean Tucker during a photo shoot near Seattle. The Blue Angels are in Seattle to perform during Seafair. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 2, 2012) F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 conduct an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), right, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser Cape St. George (CG 71). Lincoln is en route to the United States to complete an eight-month change-of-homeport deployment during which it operated in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby K. Neal/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 2, 2012) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 flies past the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby K. Neal/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2012) MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 fire flares alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary A. Anderson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2012) F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 conduct an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is en route to the United States to complete an eight-month change-of-homeport deployment during which it operated in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Phylicia A. Sorenson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2012) A Sailor guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 onto a catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is en route to the United States to complete an eight-month change-of-homeport deployment during which it operated in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary A. Anderson/Released)

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ATLANTIC Ocean (August 2, 2012) An MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tilt rotor Squadron (VMM) 266, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway providing surface orientation for Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen in support of Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Tom Henderson/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (August 1, 2012) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Stan Morrison, from Texarkana, Texas, heaves a line aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brasher (T-AKE 7). Hue City 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darien G. Kenney/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2012) Sailors repel from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 onto the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is en route to the United States to complete an eight-month change-of-homeport deployment during which it operated in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Phylicia A. Sorenson/Released)

RIMPAC!!


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MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2012) Marines assigned to Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon, Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, establish a convoy formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek R. Sanchez/Released)

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MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2012) Marines assigned to Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon, Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, storm the beach in their amphibious assault vehicles during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise from June 20 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of the sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Daniel Johnston/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 20, 2012) Sailors from the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) attend a joint training exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 20, 2012) Chief Damage Controlman Joe Thompson inspects his equipment during a joint training exercise with sailors from the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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Superb pix everyone!

But PLEASE, don't post HIRES images.

Link them instead and save us all the bandwidth to load the page much, much, faster ..



No disrespect, but that is a retarded 5" Holdover for a 553 mounted on a carry handle in a CQB environment..

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Awesome documentary, showing the Guatemalan SF "Kaibiles" part 1



(for those who do not understand Spanish, enjoy the tactics and mystic of the kaibiles)

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A "sniper" competition with a 300 yard line shot? Seems a bit close to me. In boot camp (and annually) we shoot from the 200, 300, and 500, and until recently with iron sights. Still a cool idea though. Wouldnt mind going to one