Test Sample

 

A soldier prepares a sample to be tested for COVID-19 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 20, 2020.

Alaska Testing

Army Pvt. Daniel Murtagh tests a patient for COVID-19 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 20, 2020. The base stood up a drive-thru testing clinic to offer a fast, safe way to provide testing to its personnel and their dependents.

Ocean Wave

 

Sailors aboard the USS Nimitz wave at U.S. and Indian aircraft during Malabar, an India-led multinational exercise, in the Indian Ocean, Nov. 20. 2020.

Drill Partners

 

Sailors participate in a general quarters firefighting drill aboard the USS Sterett in the Indian Ocean, Nov. 24, 2020.

Holiday Cheer

 

Sailors and Marines create holiday cards during a morale, welfare and recreation event aboard the USS Makin Island in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 14, 2020.

Red Room

 

Navy Lt. j.g. Justin Bishop and Chief Petty Officer David Thompson keep watch in the navigation bridge aboard the USS Sioux City in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 23, 2020.

Humanitarian Delivery

 

A member of an Army HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew organizes food bundles at San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020. At the request of the Honduran government, the U.S. military is providing aerial support for relief operations in areas impacted by Hurricane Iota.

Honduras Support

 

A soldier passes a bundle of food bound for those affected by Hurricane Iota to a Honduran air force airman at San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020. At the request of the Honduran government, the U.S. military is providing aerial support for relief operations in areas impacted by the hurricane.

Award Ceremony

 

A Marine is presented the French fourragere during a dedication ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 25, 2020. The braided cord was originally awarded to 5th and 6th Marine Regiments for their historic accomplishments in France during World War I.

Acting Defense Secretary Miller Travels Overseas for Thanksgiving Week

 Nov. 25, 2020

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Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller is visiting the Middle East for his first international trip leading the Defense Department. 
 
Highlighting the trip, Acting Secretary Miller will meet with service members to express his gratitude for the selfless service to the Nation by both them and their families and to wish them a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. 
 
Acting Secretary Miller is also scheduled to meet with U.S. commanders and host nation leaders to address security interests and priorities of countering violent extremism and combating malign activities that threaten the sovereignty and stability of the region.

Dive Training

 

U.S. Marines join Marines from the Netherlands for dive training near Savaneta, Aruba, Nov. 20, 2020. Diving skills are critical when fighting in littoral and coastal regions.

Hammer Time

 

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sierra Edwards works on the roof of a concrete pavilion for the U.S. Coast Guard at Naval Base Guam, Nov. 19, 2020.

Duece on Duty

 

Air Force Sgt. Chase McConnell and military training dog, Duece, train at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Nov. 20, 2020.

Oath of Reenlistment

 

Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Tony Leota administers the oath of re-enlistment to Sgt. Noel Diaz during a ceremony in Odenton, Md., Oct. 28, 2020.

Ceremony Flight

 

An Air Force B-1 Lancer, center, and two F-22 Raptors fly in formation during a Veterans Day ceremony at Asan Beach Park, Guam, Nov. 11, 2020.

Welcome Home

 

An airman returning from deployment greets a family member at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Mo., Nov. 19, 2020.

Sea Search

 

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Cullen Mcardle lowers into the sea during search and rescue swimmer training aboard the USS Barry in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 22, 2020.

McCoy Thanksgiving

 

A soldier receives a plate of food during the annual Fort McCoy Thanksgiving meal at Fort McCoy, Wis., Nov. 19, 2020. The meal included all the traditional Thanksgiving staples and was served by some of the base commanders.

Thanksgiving Support

 

Connecticut Army National Guard 1st Lt. Edwin Escobar grabs a couple of turkeys for families during the Bridgeport Rescue Mission's annual Great Thanksgiving Project in Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 20, 2020. The project donated about 4,000 Thanksgiving meals to families in need.