Todays Photos - Sunday 12th August 2012

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I couldn't find a weekend photos thread so thought I would get one going for today

British Soldiers train for operations after Afghanistan

A fresh focus is being put on fighting in metropolitan areas as the British Army prepares for operations beyond Afghanistan. The Field Training Unit (FTU) has launched the Urban Operators Instructors Course to drill troops in skills and tactics for environments far removed from the dusty expanses of Helmand province.

In the two-week package at Copehill Down, Service personnel turn their hands to the alternative disciplines under the gaze of experienced assessors. 9^th August 2012

Soldiers attending the Urban Operators Instructors Course at Copehill Down [Picture: Steve Dock, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]

The Urban Operators Instructors Course drills troops in skills and tactics for environments far removed from the dusty expanses of Helmand province [Picture: Steve Dock, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]

During the Urban Operators Instructors Course one soldier was 'shot' as he walked across the town square [Picture: Steve Dock, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]

Soldiers react speedily to deal with the 'casualty' during the Urban Operators Instructors Course[Picture: Steve Dock, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]

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U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates bow their heads during the invocation during their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta administered the oath of office to 87 Marine officers who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (C) congratulates and poses for photographs with Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates after their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. Panetta administered the oath of office to 87 Marine officers who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

87 Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates sing the 'Marines' Hymn' during their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (L) administers the oath of office to 87 Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates during their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony for 87 Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony for 87 Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

87 Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates take the oath of office during their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (C) congratulates and poses for photographs with Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates after their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. Panetta administered the oath of office to 87 Marine officers who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

87 Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates take the oath of office during their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates listen to remarks during their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates take the oath of office during their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

Marine Corps Officer Candidates School graduates listen to remarks during their commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps August 10, 2012 in Triangle, Virginia. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta administered the oath of office to the officers, who achieved the rank of second lieutenant during the ceremony.

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(Photos from July 30th and released 9th August)

Pfc. Kyle Peters and Pfc. Justin Ford, soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Apache Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, scan the horizon after taking small-arms fire from insurgents in southern Afghanistan, July 30, 1012.

Pfc. Ronald Heater, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Apache Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, writes down grid locations while on a foot patrol in southern Afghanistan, July 30, 2012.

Staff Sgt. Kelly Rogne, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Apache Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, uses a metal detector to scan for improvised explosive devices while on patrol in southern Afghanistan, July 30, 2012.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Taber, a soldier with 787th Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team, works on disarming one of four improvised explosive devices found while on a foot patrol in southern Afghanistan, July 30, 2012.

Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Apache Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, scan their sectors as they step off on a foot patrol in southern Afghanistan July 30, 2012.

Sgt. Cody Outcalt shows Spc. Ronald Heater, both soldiers of 2nd Platoon, Apache Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, where he spotted possible enemy troops moving in the distance while on a foot patrol in southern Afghanistan, July 30, 2012

Sgt. Cody Outcalt a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Apache Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, returns fire during a firefight with insurgents in southern Afghanistan, July 30, 2012.

Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Apache Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, return fire during a firefight with insurgents in southern Afghanistan, July 30, 2012.

After collecting a few improvised explosive devices near an IED making facility, the 787th Explosive Ordinance Team placed them in the insurgent used building, set a charge and destroyed the building along with the IEDs, July 30, 2012 in southern Afghanistan.

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LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- A U.S. Army Soldier from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, takes aim with a Barrett .50-calibre rifle, after taking fire at Combat Outpost Kherwar, Aug. 5, 2012.

LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- A U.S. Army Soldier from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, fires a Barrett .50-calibre rifle after taking small-arms fire at Combat Outpost Kherwar, Aug. 5, 2012.

LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Soldiers from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, watch a neighboring village after taking small-arms fire at Combat Outpost Kherwar, Aug. 5, 2012.

LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- (from front) A U.S. Air Force Airman and U.S. Army Soldiers from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, watch a neighboring village after taking small-arms fire at Combat Outpost Kherwar, Aug. 5, 2012.

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TRILATEX is intended to increase interoperability, operational proficiency and readiness between partnering nations. The ships included The guided missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), the guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), USCGC Galveston Island (WPB 1349), JS Moyoko (DD 175), JS Shirane (DDH 143), ROKS Yulgok Yi I (DDG 992) and ROKS Choi Young (DDH 981)

A formation of ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Republic of Korea Navy maneuver in the Pacific Ocean during a trilateral exercise (TRILATEX).

A formation of ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Republic of Korea Navy maneuver in the Pacific Ocean during a trilateral exercise (TRILATEX).

A formation of ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Republic of Korea Navy maneuver in the Pacific Ocean during a trilateral exercise (TRILATEX).

A formation of ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Republic of Korea Navy maneuver in the Pacific Ocean during a trilateral exercise (TRILATEX).

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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: NZ Army parade during the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: NZ Army parade during the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: NZ Army parade during the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: NZ Army soldiers perform a haka at the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: Soldiers perform a haka at the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: Lance Corporal Pralli Durrer is carried by members of his unit at the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: Lance Corporal Pralli Durrer is carried by members of his unit at the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: NZ Army parade during the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: Members of Lance Corporal Pralli Durrer unit during the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: Members of the NZ Army prepare for the Military Commemorative Service for LCPL Durrer and LCPL Malone at Burnam Military Camp on August 11, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) was damaged in a collision with the Japanese owned bulk oil tanker M/V Otowasan in the Strait of Hormuz, Aug., 12. No personnel on either vessel were reported injured. Porter is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

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Pfc. John Casey, a military dog handler assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and native of Orting, Wash., poses for the camera with his partner, Roxy, at the conclusion of their training on Forward Operating Base Sharana, Aug. 10.

Pfc. John Casey, a military dog handler assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and native of Orting, Wash., calls it a day, as he and Roxy head back to the kennels after a training session on Forward Operating Base Sharana, Aug. 10.

Pfc. John Casey, a military dog handler assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and native of Orting, Wash., along with his partner Roxy, pose for the camera at the conclusion of their training on Forward Operating Base Sharana, Aug. 10.

Pfc. John Casey, a military dog handler assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and native of Orting, Wash., and his partner, Roxy, begin a training lane on Forward Operating Base Sharana, Aug. 10.

Pfc. John Casey, a military dog handler assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and native of Orting, Wash., gets ready to run his partner, Roxy, through a training lane on Forward Operating Base Sharana, Aug. 10.

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A Russian aerobatic group performs during a celebration marking the Russian air force's 100th anniversary in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012.

A Russian SU-35 plane performs a flight during a celebration marking the Russian air force's 100th anniversary in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012.




British aerobatic group the Red Arrows performs during a celebration marking the Russian air force's 100th anniversary in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012.





A Russian KA-52 hellicopter in flight during a celebration marking the Russian air force's 100th anniversary in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012.

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The Red Arrows aerobatic team from the United Kingdom performs during a flight show in
Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, on August 10, 2012, in celebration of the 100th
anniversary of Russia's air force. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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Capt. Austin “Ragin’” Cox, an F-16 pilot with the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron currently assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, runs through his pre-flight checks before his sortie on Aug. 12, 2012. Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Bull Dog F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment in mid-August 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. Austin “Ragin’” Cox, an F-16 pilot with the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron currently assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, runs through his pre-flight checks before his sortie on Aug. 12, 2012. Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Bull Dog F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment in mid-August 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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Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Bull Dog F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment in mid-August 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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My first contribution to daily pics

Military Police of the State of Parana - Brazil, celebrates its 158th anniversary.
The anniversary was celebrated in the capital of the state, Curitiba, in front of "Iguacu" palace.

All pics taken and edited by me





Students of Military Police College










Silent drill group from Military Police college performs a set of drills

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The seventh girl from the right have a peace sign in his left foot, like in "Full metal jacket"

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Nice pictures as always everyone. Have a good Sunday.

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‘Metro’, a pilot assigned to the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, stands next to a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 7, 2012. Flying his A-10 through severe weather and difficult terrain, Metro provided life-saving close air support to ambushed coalition forces in eastern Afghanistan on June 28, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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‘Zucco’, a pilot assigned to the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, stands in front of a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 7, 2012. Zucco expended every single round of his GAU-8/A ‘Avenger’ cannon’s 30mm High Explosive Incendiary ammunition while providing close air support to ambushed coalition forces in eastern Afghanistan on June 28, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)