Today's PIX - Monday, November 5, 2012

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NEW YORK (Nov. 2, 2012) Two U.S. Coast Guard Dolphin HH-65C Helicopter's land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terah L. Mollise/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Andre Nation signals an MH-65D Dolphin helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Squadron 65 (CG 65) as it prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1 For prudent planning, the Navy has begun to preposition Wasp, USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) for primary assistance in the affected North East region if required by FEMA following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy. San Antonio and Carter Hall got underway Oct. 31 from Norfolk, Va., and began transiting north to the affected areas on Nov. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Markus Castaneda/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Andre Nation signals an MH-65D Dolphin helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Squadron (CG) 65 to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). For prudent planning, the Navy has begun to preposition Wasp, USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and USS Carter Hill (LSD 50) for primary assistance in the affected Northeast region if required by FEMA following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy. San Antonio and Carter Hall got underway Oct. 31 from Norfolk, Va., and began transiting north to the affected areas on Nov. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew B. Church/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Andre Nation directs a chock and chain crew away from an MH-65D Dolphin helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Squadron (CG) 65 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). For prudent planning, the Navy has begun to preposition Wasp, USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and USS Carter Hill (LSD 50) for primary assistance in the affected Northeast region if required by FEMA following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy. San Antonio and Carter Hall got underway Oct. 31 from Norfolk, Va., and began transiting north to the affected areas on Nov. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew B. Church/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Handling) Airmen Lauren Waters, left, Ryan Shaffer, and Robert Reyes run toward the foul line after removing chocks and chains from an MH-65D Dolphin helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Squadron (CG) 65 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). For prudent planning, the Navy has begun to preposition Wasp, USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and USS Carter Hill (LSD 50) for primary assistance in the affected Northeast region if required by FEMA following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy. San Antonio and Carter Hall got underway Oct. 31 from Norfolk, Va., and began transiting north to the affected areas on Nov. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew B. Church/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2012) Sailors and Marines welcome an MH-65D Dolphin helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Squadron 65 (CG 65) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). For prudent planning, the Navy has begun to preposition Wasp, USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) for primary assistance in the affected North East region if required by FEMA following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy. San Antonio and Carter Hall got underway Oct. 31 from Norfolk, Va., and began transiting north to the affected areas on Nov. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Markus Castaneda/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2012) MH-65D Dolphin helicopters assigned to the Coast Guard Squadron (CG) 65 land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) off the coast of New York. For prudent planning, the Navy has begun to preposition Wasp, USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and USS Carter Hill (LSD 50) for primary assistance in the affected Northeast region if required by FEMA following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy. San Antonio and Carter Hall got underway Oct. 31 from Norfolk, Va., and began transiting north to the affected areas on Nov. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew B. Church/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2012) A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). For prudent planning, the Navy has begun to preposition Wasp, USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) for primary assistance in the affected North East region if required by FEMA following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy. San Antonio and Carter Hall got underway Oct. 31 from Norfolk, Va., and began transiting north to the affected areas on Nov. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Markus Castaneda/Released)

NEW YORK (Nov. 3, 2012) Capt. Timothy Spratto, commander of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, arrives at the New York Police Department aviation unit at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are positioned in New York harbor to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released)

National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters are seen at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport as Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau; Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall and other National Guard senior leaders visit areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York and Guard members supporting recovery operations on Nov. 2, 2012. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released)

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Nov. 3, 2012) A U.S. Navy MH-53 helicopter lands in Hoboken, N.J. The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

Pilots of the Georgia Army National Guard prepare their CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter for a flight carrying the Maryland Urban Search and Rescue Task Force from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey to Staten Island, New York, to conduct house-to-house searches following Hurricane Sandy, November 3, 2012. Picture taken November 3, 2012. *******/U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres/Handout

Members of the Maryland Urban Search and Rescue Task Force one fly aboard a U.S. Army CH-47 helicopter assigned to the Georgia Army National Guard from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey to Staten Island, New York, to conduct house-to-house searches following Hurricane Sandy, November 3, 2012. Picture taken November 3, 2012. *******/U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres/Handout

A U.S. Navy H-60 Helicopter lands in Hoboken, New Jersey, in this U.S. Marine Corps handout image dated November 3, 2012. The military is participating in recovery operations following Hurricane Sandy. Picture taken November 3, 2012. *******/U.S. Marine Corps/Handout

Helicopters take flight from a park in the Staten Island borough of New York November 4, 2012. A housing crisis loomed in New York City as victims of superstorm Sandy struggled on Sunday against near-freezing temperatures and officials fretted that displaced voters would not be able to cast ballots in Tuesday's presidential election. *******/Adrees Latif

A police helicopter hovers overhead as it drops supplies for residents in the Staten Island Borough of New York, November 3, 2012 in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Northeast residents lucky enough to have a roof after Hurricane Sandy struck now face a new problem: a heating oil shortage and widespread power outages mean some homes may go cold as the weather turns wintry. *******/Keith Bedford

A roadside sign warns looters as residents continue to clean up after Hurricane Sandy in Nejecho Beach, New Jersey, November 4, 2012. *******/Steve Nesius

A sign outside a home in Long Beach, N.Y., warns looters that they will be shot. *******/Shannon Stapleton

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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airman 1st Class Benjamin Deachin, 96th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, turns on the external power source while conducting standard maintenance procedures for a B-52 Stratofortress here, Oct. 24. Airman Deachin is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)

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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airman 1st Class Benjamin Deachin, 96th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, services a hydraulic reservoir on a B-52 Stratofortress here, Oct. 24. Airman Deachin is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)

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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airman 1st Class Benjamin Deachin, 96th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, removes the ejection seat safety pins during a routine maintenance inspection of a B-52 Stratofortress here, Oct. 24. Airman Deachin is deployed to Andersen Air Force Base from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)

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(Photo released 11-04-2012) A B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 7, 2012. The ability conduct aerial refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to project air power to any location in the world. The Air Force is able to further extend U.S. air power by utilizing the Total Force concept, relying on elements of the active-duty Air Force, such as the B-52???s crew; the Air Force Reserve; and the Air National Guard, which was operating the KC-135 on this mission. (Air National Guard photo by John S. Swanson)(Released)

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(Photo released 11-04-2012) A B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 7, 2012. The ability conduct aerial refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to project air power to any location in the world. The Air Force is able to further extend U.S. air power by utilizing the Total Force concept, relying on elements of the active-duty Air Force, such as the B-52???s crew; the Air Force Reserve; and the Air National Guard, which was operating the KC-135 on this mission. (Air National Guard photo by John S. Swanson)(Released)

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HMAS Toowoomba’s Seahawk helicopter winches a patient from MV Sea Princess for urgent evacuation to North Fremantle hospital . A Seahawk helicopter from the Royal Australian Navy frigate, HMAS Toowoomba has conducted an evacuation of an ill elderly passenger from the cruise liner MV Sea Princess off the West Australian coast.

An Aircrewman from HMAS Tobruk's embarked MRH90 helicopter is winched from Tobruk's Sea Boat into the aircraft for a Personnel Transfer as part of NUSQN 808 Operational Test and Evaluation for the aircraft during Tobruk's 2012 South West Pacific Deployment. the end of 2014.

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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Nov. 2, 2012) - Marines and sailors from Mozambique and Tanzania practice medical skills with U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Fortes, a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy, center, during a tactical casualty combat care class during Exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12). CE 12 is a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) sponsored exercise focusing on addressing common maritime issues through information sharing and coordinated operations among East African navies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Dan St. Pierre/Released)

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Nov. 2, 2012) - Marines and sailors from Mozambique and Tanzania discuss first aid techniques with U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Fortes, a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy, center, during a tactical casualty combat care class during Exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12). CE 12 is a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) sponsored exercise focusing on addressing common maritime issues through information sharing and coordinated operations among East African navies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Dan St. Pierre/Released)

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Nov. 2, 2012) - Marines and sailors from Mozambique and Tanzania practice their medical skills with U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Fortes, a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy, center, during a tactical casualty combat care class during Exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12). CE 12 is a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) sponsored exercise focusing on addressing common maritime issues through information sharing and coordinated operations among East African navies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Dan St. Pierre/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Port operations personnel stand ready for line handling as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alice C. Hall/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Darryl Burton kisses his wife as one of the first Sailors off the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The first kiss is won in a raffle done for family members waiting for loved ones to come home. Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alice C. Hall/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Darryl Burton kisses his newborn daughter during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) A Sailor hugs his children during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Lindgren kisses his girlfriend during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Aviation Ordnance Airman Erick Skoglund, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, meets his wife and son on the pier after completing an eight-month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alice C. Hall/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2012) Seaman Luis Davila greets his son during a homecoming celebration for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 3, 2012) Lt. Adam Jackson, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, is greeted by his girlfriend at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana following a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 3, 2012) Lt. Andrew Wendth, assigned to the Screwtops of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, embraces his wife during the squadron's homecoming ceremony after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)

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NORFOLK (Nov. 3, 2012) Lt. Connor McMurray, assigned to the Screwtops of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, is greeted by his daughters during the squadron's homecoming ceremony after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG-52) is underway throughout the outer bands of Hurricane Sandy in the North Atlantic. Barry is underway from Naval Station Norfolk due to an emergency sortie ahead of the hurricane. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician 3rd Class Christopher Brewer/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) arrives at Naval Station Mayport to prepare for the Navy Marine Corps Classic basketball game between the University of Florida Gators and the Georgetown University Hoyas, Nov. 9 during Jacksonville Military Appreciation Week. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2012) A mass of cables and hoses on the pier provide power and water to USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship begins an 18-month maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2012) Sailors and contractors arrive aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while the ship is undergoing an 18-month maintenance and dry-dock period. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Oct. 31, 2012) Recruits eat lunch in the galley of the USS Triton barracks at Recruit Training Command, the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photos by Scott A. Thornbloom/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift fleet replenishment dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6). Mustin is conducting a patrol of the western Pacific n support of regional security and stability of the vital Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Matthew Arnold acts as safety while spotting a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Hammer Heads of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366 on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway to better position Navy assets, if required, to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew B. Church/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2012) Flight deck personnel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) park UH-1N Huey helicopters assigned to the Sabers of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 467 and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned to the Hammer Heads of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HME) 366 in rows on the flight deck. Wasp is underway to better position Navy assets, if required, to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew B. Church/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 1, 2012) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) prepares to come alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security corporation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charlotte C. Oliver/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 1, 2012) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Tony Michalski and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Thibault run after attaching cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 during a vertical replenishment. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security corporation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charlotte C. Oliver/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 1, 2012) Seaman Apprentice Hailey Young relays information over a sound-powered phone aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment-at-sea. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2012) Sailors from the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 attach a missile to an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, lead ship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 30, 2012) The landing ship dock USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) is moored at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 31, 2012) Seaman Recruit Alisha Sharif, from Etters, Pa., paints a bulkhead in the forecastle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security corporation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsy Alamina/Released)

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Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue, commander, U.S. Army Africa, reviews the Quarter Guard at the Nigerian National Defense College, an equivalent to the U.S. Army War College, before speaking to the current class of students. Donahue’s visit to the Nigerian National Defense College was part of a senior leader engagement to the Nigerian Chiefs of Army, Oct. 6 through 13. The purpose of this visit was to discuss participation in upcoming joint exercises, establish relationships with Nigerian National Defense Colleges and engage with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) planning element. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Joanna Desmond)

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue, commander, U.S. Army Africa, awards a token of appreciation to Lt. Gen. Onyeabo Azubike Iherjirika, Nigerian chief of army. Donahue conducted a senior leader engagement with the Nigerian Chiefs of Army, Oct. 6 through 13. The purpose of this visit was to discuss participation in upcoming joint exercises, establish relationships with Nigerian National Defense Colleges and engage with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) planning element. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Joanna Desmond)

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue, commander, U.S. Army Africa, listens as staff member from the Nigerian National Defense Collage asks a question. During the discussion, Donahue spoke of lessons he learned operating in counter-insurgencies and how the U.S. Army views future threats and tactics, techniques and procedures. Donahue’s visit to the Nigerian National Defense College was part of a senior leader engagement to the Nigerian Chiefs of Army, Oct. 6 through 13. The purpose of this visit was to discuss participation in upcoming joint exercises, establish relationships with Nigerian National Defense Colleges and engage with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) planning element. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Joanna Desmond)

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue, commander, U.S. Army Africa (right), and Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes, USARAF command sergeant major (left) pose with Maj. Gen. Muhammad Inuwa Idris, deputy commandant of the Nigeria National Defense College. Donahue visited the Defense College as part of a senior leader engagement to the Nigerian Chiefs of Army, Oct. 6 through 13. During this visit, Donahue reviewed the Quarter Guard and spoke to the current class of students. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Joanna Desmond)

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue, commander, U.S. Army Africa (first row, third from right), Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes, USARAF command sergeant major (first row, fourth from left), pose with Nigeria National Defense College personnel during a senior leader engagement to the Nigerian Chiefs of Army, Oct. 6 through 13. During this visit, Donahue reviewed the Quarter Guard and spoke to the current class of students. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Joanna Desmond)

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Commissioning ceremony of 18 (4 female and 14 male) new officers in the Army Reserve at the Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare on Sunday, 4th November 2012

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Spc. Angelo Presa (center) with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, speaks with Spanish engineer soldiers in their native tongue on the first day of exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 27. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Spanish engineer soldiers take up fighting positions near their counterparts with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, during exercise Interdict 12, in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Pfc. Brandon Jackson with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, scans for opposing forces during a route clearance mission with Spanish soldiers as part of exercise Interdict 2012 in Zaragoza, Spain, Oct. 31. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

2nd Lt. Chris Wagner with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, gives orders to his Soldiers during a route clearance mission that was part of exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Spanish engineers and Soldiers of the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, head out on a route clearance mission during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations based on several IED events during a route clearance scenario. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Staff Sgt. David Doolin with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, greets Spanish engineer soldiers on the first day of exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 27. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Sgt. 1st Class Augustine Haro (left), a platoon sergeant with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, directs the disposition of role-players acting as enemy prisoners during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

A Spanish engineer soldier (left) and Sgt. Chino Thompkins with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, check a suspected explosive device during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Soldiers with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, conducts a route clearance mission during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Sgt. Chino Thompkins with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, probes for a simulated explosive device during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Soldiers with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, conduct a route clearance mission during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

A Spanish engineer (in tan camouflage) looks for simulated explosives with Soldiers of the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations based on several IED events during a route clearance scenario. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Soldiers with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, stand in formation during the closing ceremony for exercise Interdict 12, in Spain, Nov. 1. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Soldiers with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, march during the closing ceremony for exercise Interdict 12, in Spain, Nov. 1. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised
explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Sgt. 1st Class Augustine Haro (left), a platoon sergeant with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, speaks to Spanish engineer soldiers about the capability of U.S. engineer vehicles on the last day of exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Nov. 1. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Spc. Alberto Apolinario (center) with U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, speaks with the commander of a Spanish engineer company in his native tongue during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 27. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Spain's Crown Prince Felipe de Borbon (in blue beret) speaks with Col. Scott Peterson, commander of U.S. Army Europe's 18th Engineer Brigade (center), and Lt. Col. Tom Austin, commander of the 54th Engineer Battalion, during a visit to Spain's San Gregorio training area to meet with multinational participants in exercise Interdict 12, Oct. 30. The prince was given a demonstration of Spanish and U.S. engineer capabilities during a live exercise demonstration. Interdict 12, hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Pfc. Michael Jenkins with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, helps Spanish soldiers repair a tent that was blown over by strong winds during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 27. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Sgt. Chino Thompkins (left) with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, conducts a tactical foot patrol with a Spanish engineer soldier during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Spain's Crown Prince Felipe de Borbon (in blue beret) speaks with a Spanish engineer soldier about the capabilities of a bomb disposal robot during a visit to Spain's San Gregorio training area to meet with participants in exercise Interdict 12, Oct. 30. The prince was given a demonstration of the capabilities of Spanish engineers and their counterparts from U.S. Army Europe's 18th Engineer Brigade during a live exercise demonstration. Interdict 12, hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Spanish troops (in tan camouflage at left) set up a security position with Soldiers of the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations based on several IED events during a route clearance scenario. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Accompanied by U.S. Army Europe and Spanish engineer officers, Spain's Crown Prince Felipe de Borbon (second from right) visits Spain's San Gregorio training area to meet with multinational participants in exercise Interdict 12, Oct. 30. The prince was given a demonstration of Spanish and U.S. engineer capabilities during a live exercise demonstration. Interdict 12, hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

[QUOTESpc. Cody McCoy with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, keeps an eye on security during a route clearance training mission with Spanish engineer soldiers during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

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Spc. George Gandy (left) with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, sets up a security position with Spanish engineer soldiers during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Pfc. Brandon Jackson with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, watches for enemy troops during a route clearance mission that was part of exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

A Spanish engineer (in tan camouflage) looks for simulated explosives with Soldiers of the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations based on several IED events during a route clearance scenario. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Spc. Scott Hein with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, watches for enemy troops during a route clearance mission that was part of exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

A Spanish engineer (in tan camouflage) looks for simulated explosives with Soldiers of the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations based on several IED events during a route clearance scenario. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Sgt. Jeffrey Gendron with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, watches for enemy troops during a route clearance mission that was part of exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Soldiers with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, prepare for a mission during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 31. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Soldiers lower the flags of participants in the multinational engineer exercise Interdict 12 during the event's closing ceremonyin Spain, Nov. 1. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

Soldiers with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, stand in formation during the closing ceremony for exercise Interdict 12, in Spain, Nov. 1. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)

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Independent Special Forces Battalion Fulger, Moldova.

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U.S soldiers aim their weapons as they expect a Taliban attack near the town of Walli Was in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan November 3, 2012. *******/Goran Tomasevic

U.S. soldiers aim their weapons as they expect a Taliban attack near the town of Walli Was in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan November 3, 2012. *******/Goran Tomasevic

A U.S soldier observes the area as he expects a Taliban attack near the town of Walli Was in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan November 3, 2012. *******/Goran Tomasevic

U.S. soldiers observe the area as they expect a Taliban attack near the town of Walli Was in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan November 3, 2012. *******/Goran Tomasevic

A U.S. soldier uses a pair of binoculars as his comrades aim their weapons while expecting a Taliban attack near the town of Walli Was in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan November 3, 2012. *******/Goran Tomasevic

A U.S. soldier observes an area as he expects a Taliban attack near the town of Walli Was in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan November 3, 2012. *******/Goran Tomasevic

A U.S soldier climbs a hill top near town of Walli Was in Paktika province near border with Pakistan November 4, 2012. *******/Goran Tomasevic

U.S. Marines of Fox Co, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment stand guard as a military helicopter flies outside Combat Outpost Now Zad in Helmand province, southwestern Afghanistan November 5, 2012. *******/Erik De Castro

U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Paxton Force, of Fox Co, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment checks T-Hawk, a surveillance drone camera at the Landing Zone of Combat Outpost Musa Qal-Ah in Helmand province, southwestern Afghanistan November 5, 2012. *******/Erik De Castro

U.S. Marines of Fox Co, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment make an inventory of machinegun bullets at Combat Outpost Now Zad in Helmand province, southwestern Afghanistan November 5, 2012. *******/Erik De Castro

A U.S. Marine of Fox Co, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment rests inside a tent before resuming his guard post duty at Combat Outpost Musa Qal-Ah in Helmand province, southwestern Afghanistan November 5, 2012. *******/Erik De Castro

Birds perch at the communications tower of Combat Outpost Musa Qal-Ah in Helmand province, southwestern Afghanistan November 5, 2012. *******/Erik De Castro

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Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division march to the start line for the snow-shoe race at the 1st Annual 5-1 CAV Winter Olympics at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Nov 2. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer, 1/25 SBCT Public Affairs).

A Soldier from the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division tosses an ax at his target during the ax throw event at the 1st Annual 5-1 CAV Winter Olympics at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Nov 2. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer, 1/25 SBCT Public Affairs).

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Martin, Platoon Sergeant for the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment Medical Platoon, heaves a huge beam of wood during the caber toss event at the 1st Annual 5-1 CAV Winter Olympics at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Nov 2. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer, 1/25 SBCT Public Affairs).

1st Lieutenant Zachary Miller, a platoon leader in A Troop, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division takes aim at his target during the Archery event at the 1st Annual 5-1 CAV Winter Olympics at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Nov 2. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer, 1/25 SBCT Public Affairs).

Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division propel themselves towards the finish line during the snow-shoe race at the 1st Annual 5-1 CAV Winter Olympics at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Nov 2. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer, 1/25 SBCT Public Affairs).

Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division warm themselves in between events as temperatures hover just below zero at the 1st Annual 5-1 CAV Winter Olympics at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Nov 2. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer, 1/25 SBCT Public Affairs).

Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division march to the start line for the snow-shoe race at the 1st Annual 5-1 CAV Winter Olympics at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Nov 2. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer, 1/25 SBCT Public Affairs).

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Ukrainian Air Force.

Ukrainian Western Operational Command qualification exams.

91^st Engineer Regiment, 6^th Army Corps of Ukrainian Land Forces, repairing a bridge across the Okhtyrka River.

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Belarus.

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lol @ the tactical glow belt on the pack

Great pics everyone! Thanks for posting.