U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Carpenter, a reconnaissance Marine assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulates attacking a target through a window while rappelling down a rappel tower on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2016. Prior to each deployment, the 31st MEU is thoroughly trained in a number of unique capabilities during a fast-paced workup cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.)
A U.S. Coast Guard HH-52A Seaguard helicopter is displayed during its induction ceremony into the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., April 14, 2016. The Seaguard was the first Coast Guard aircraft to be inducted to the Smithsonian. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David R. Marin)
U.S. Navy Diver 3rd Class Zachary Lanphear, assigned to Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMAC), Detachment Bahrain, changes the bolts on the USS Dextrous' (MCM 13) propeller hub in Manama, Bahrain, April 13, 2016. MARMAC, Detachment Bahrain, provided underwater ship husbandry and emergency voyage repairs to ships throughout U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Kori Melvin)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 14, 2016) Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Nicholas Farris inspects the tail rotor of a MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group participating in Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Molina/Released) 160414-N-VK310-041 Join the conversation <http://www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp> http://www.facebook.com/USNavy http://www.twitter.com/USNavy http://navylive.dodlive.mil http://pinterest.com <https://plus.google.com>
A Russian Kamov KA-27 Helix closely surveils the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) while the ship was operating in international waters April 12, 2016. Donald Cook is forward deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting routine patrols in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy 6th Fleet photo/Released)
U.S. Army Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the Italian Folgore Brigade and the British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade conduct large scale airborne operations during Exercise Saber Junction 16 on the Maneuver Rights Area near Hohenfels, Germany, April 12, 2016. Over 1000 paratroopers and multiple Container Delivery Systems bundles were deployed to provide initial logistical support for follow on missions. Saber Junction 16 will evaluate and assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to conduct land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating Allied and partner nations. Countries participating in the exercise include Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released)
The Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard, Major General Marta Carcana, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns along with veterans from the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the"Borinqueneers" April 13, 2016 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. (Photo by SGT Alexis Velez)
Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, tours the Manila American Cemetery with a cemetery official in Manila, Philippines, April 14, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz
160411-N-SQ656-689 DETROIT (April 11, 2016) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks at a ship naming ceremony at the General Motors Renaissance Center near the international riverfront in downtown Detroit. The Navy's newest Arleigh Burke class destroyer, DDG 120, was named Carl M. Levin in honor of the longest serving senator in Michigan history. The ship will be constructed at Bath Iron Works in Maine and is expected to enter the Navy fleet in 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Kristine Volk/Released)
Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and other members of Congress held a rally with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and its members to urge Congress to defend the Post-9/11 GI Bill. (Photo: Alan Lessig/Military Times)
Members of the 175th Civil Engineering Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, began building the foundation for a warehouse April 12, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 175th CES is the first of seven National Guard groups that will be working toward the completion of this project. (Photo courtesy of the 175th Wing)
Christian Fagala stands during the playing of the National Anthem at the Military Child of the Year Awards Gala in Arlington, Va., April 14, 2016. Fagala was an award recipient during the annual event that celebrates military children who demonstrate leadership, resilience and strength of character, as well as an ability to thrive while dealing with the challenges inherent in military life. (DoD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp)