Another dumb photo (old, made new again)
February 1st, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by M. Scott Mahaskey
Photo originally posted on Military Times forums: http://www.militarytimes.com/forum/showthread.php?1591903-AF-investigates-video-of-sheep-being-beaten-to-death-with-baseball-bat
A photo posted January 25, 2012 in the Military Times Forums shows what appears to be an American service member holding a sign in front of a man that reads “I f##k sheep when I’m not busy mortaring the base”. A similar photograph was uploaded September 26, 2007 on Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/providencedailydose/1445427060/ A cautionary tale, perhaps, of how a seemingly innocent photograph taken years ago gets new scrutiny. Especially true following recent news about videos showing Marines urinating on dead Taliban and US forces participating in the brutal beating of an animal.
Finally! No more ‘birth control glasses’
February 1st, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by M. Scott Mahaskey
In the wake of the DoD's announcement of new standard-issue military glasses, a new study found that one out of five Marines is distraught over the loss of Birth Control Glasses. Correction: One Marine in the entire Marine Corps is upset about it. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mark Fayloga)
Kudos to USMC Sgt. Mark Fayloga for his terrific photo series used to illustrate the military’s decision to finally dump those damn Birth Control Glasses. No longer fashionable for troops – maybe hipsters everywhere will begin buying ‘em up.
Cold Blast
January 31st, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
A marshaling Airman turns his back to avoid the inevitable cloud of spray, broken by bright sunlight, as Airmen finish spraying a C-17 Globemaster III from a Global Ground Support Aircraft Deicer truck at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 17, 2012. When ice forms in the extreme cold temperatures, it can throw off the aerodynamics of aircraft and risk the mission, equipment and lives. Maintainers use the deicer to ensure aircraft continue flying safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)
Airman Competes in Tough Mudder
January 29th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
Senior Airman Danielle Sturdivant, with the 56th Communications Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., crawls through the “electric eel” obstacle Jan. 14, 2012, during the Tough Mudder competition at the Mesa Proving Grounds in Mesa, Ariz. The yellow wires contained electricity and would shock the person when they touched it. (Airman 1st Class David Owsianka/U.S. Air Force)
Tug of War
January 28th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
Pier, a military working dog, plays with his handler, Staff Sgt. Marque Daniels, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, during a MWD capabilities demonstration here Jan. 19, 2012. Military working dogs deploy to the AOR for six months at a time. In that time, they work with a handler to provide base defense. Daniels is deployed from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.
Marines of 11th MEU Conduct Insertion Exercise in Arabian Sea
January 27th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 19, 2012) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) conduct insertion exercises from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. The 11th MEU is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg)
Special Operations Refueling Flight
January 26th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
A 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey is refueled by a 522nd Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Combat Shadow II Jan. 4, 2012, over New Mexico. The 71st SOS is located at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., and the 522nd SOS at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The MC-130J provided in-flight refueling as part of a joint-base partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman James Bell)
Stormy Weather Over USS Carl Vinson
January 25th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2012) Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 for launch on the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes through a storm front. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
Wings of Blue Parachute Competition Team
January 24th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
Parachutists with the Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Competition Team attempt to set a three-point, 32-way college record during a jump competition Dec. 28, 2011, through Jan. 2, 2012, over Eloy, Ariz. Wings of Blue teams won multiple medals at the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Mike Love)
Mk 38 Machine Gun
January 20th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Alan Lessig
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2012) Sonar Technician Surface 2nd Class Gareth Erasmus fires the Mk 38 25mm machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a practice fire exercise. Porter is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse L. Gonzalez/Released)