Military HD

Multimedia package that features the values of the U.S. Army during it's 237th birthday.

A unique training exercise on Joint Base Lewis-McChord helps familiarize Soldiers with a one of a kind weapons system. Includes sound bites from Capt. Talgin Cannon, Bravo Battery Commander for 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment and Spc. Thomas Barton, Team Chief in Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Also available in high definition.

Package about combat engineers helping to rebuild a road in eastern Afghanistan. Produced by Gail McCabe. Includes soundbites from Maj. Adam Chalmers, 9th Engineer Battalion, 172 IBCT, Capt. Anwar, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army, and Capt. David Farrar, A Co., 9th Engineer Battalion, 172 IBCT. Also available in high definition.

Marines and Sailors of Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, ready themselves for a fictitious battle during Exercise Hamel 2012. As part of the multi-national training evolution, the Marines will face the Australian Army's 1st Brigade (reinforced) in simulated engagements for the next three weeks in the field with little resupply. Soundbite includes 1st Lt. Sam Long - Executing Officer, G. Co., BLT 2/1, 31st MEU. Produced by Cpl. Jonathan Wright. Also available in High Definition.

Kaneohe Marine Corps Base - Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2012) Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles storm KBAY beach as the final training exercise during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. Also available in high definition.

Kaneohe Marine Corps Base - Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2012) Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles storm KBAY beach as the final training exercise during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. Also available in high definition.

Marine Corps Base Hawawaii, Hawaii - (Aug. 1, 2012) - Marines and soldiers from Malaysia, the Kingdom of Tonga and the U. S. conduct a joint training exercise, MOUT - Military Operations Urban Terrain, during the final phase of RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise form June 29 tp Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elisandro T. Diaz/RELEASED) Available in High Definition.

A mission-feature of VMAQ-2, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron-2 “Death Jesters” --though they prefer their vintage squadron moniker, the “Playboys,” a nod to the 100th Anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps Aviation. They provide top cover on the electromagnetic spectrum to coalition forces in Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Capt. Dan Gibbon, EA-6B Pilot, Capt. Garon Taylor-Tyree, EA-6B ECMO and Lance Cpl. Calvin Spears, EA-6B Plane Captain. Also available in high definition.

Members of the 716th Explosive Ordinance Detachment, 17 Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 2nd Engineer Brigade detonated an unexploded artillery shell found on a mountainside near Seward Highway. Also available in high definition.

Neil Armstrong Tribute featuring soundbites from CAPT. Roy J. Kelley - Chief of Staff, CNAF; CDR. Bennet B. Goff - Naval Aviator and CDR. Brandon Hammond - Naval Aviator. Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also an aerospace engineer, U.S. Navy pilot, test pilot, and university professor. Also available in High Definition.

A short documentary about a mass casualty exercise at a combat support hospital or CSH during MEDEX 12 in Sagami (Army) General Depot in Sagamihara, Japan right outside of Tokyo. Participating units include: U.S. Army Pacific, 18th Medical Command, U.S. Army Japan and the soldiers from the 325th Combat Support Hospital, 139th Medical Brigade, and 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) from Independence, Missouri. Shot and Produced by SSG Robert Ham Music by Celldweller. Also available in High Definition.

Scout snipers with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Regimental Combat Team 6, provided surveillance of the battlefield for intelligence gathering while other Marines with Alpha Co. interrupted enemy supply lines during Operation Helmand Viper. Produced by Cpl. Ed Galo. Includes soundbites from Marine Cpl. Eric Mabry, scout sniper team leader, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6.

The U.S. Military deployed and French forces partnered up to test their capabilities of handling a mass casualty. Staff Sergeant Sara Weeks takes us to the accident scene. REPORTER Service members from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti participated in their first ever mass casualty exercise combined with U.S. joint military and French forces. In this exercise scenario combined U.S. and French military forces are involved in a traffic accident with multiple. casualties. SB The key component in this was the command and control components between the U.S. and the French operations center and command to begin dialogue and figure out how they were going to conduct this operation in order to get forty bodies from out here in Grand Bara seventy-five kilometers back to Djibouti to get them proper medical care. REPORTER First responders arrived to the scene of the accident by helicopter and quickly triaged and transported patients to receive medical treatment. Testing the medical unit’s capabilities which includes the medical evacuation procedures of both forces are also major components of the exercise. SB: Exercises like this supports the HOA mission because we are working with our partner nation being the French since we both have a significant foot print here in Djibouti. This is the first step of further outreaching effort that eventually will hopefully incorporate the Djiboutians and our other partner nations to include the Germans, the Spanish so we can have a plied combat multiplier as far as everyone being involved because if we had a mass casualty event along these lines that involved local Djiboutians we would need to use the Djiboutian resources as well. So this is the first step toward that. REPORTER Exercises such as this one help build coalition capacity to enhance medical readiness and ultimately save lives. For Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa Public Affairs, I’m Staff Sergeant Sara Weeks. Also available in high definition.

The phrase "do more with less," comes to mind when you see an Airman in minimal shoes, Senior Airman Tori Fleck has the story on these unique sneakers. Includes soundbites from Maj. Jana Wiener, physical therapist. Also available in high definition.

A non-narrative video package telling the story of volunteers from the Commemorative Air Force who fly a fully-functioning B-17 around the country, acting as a "flying museum." Available in High Definition.

The 420th Combat Engineering Team clears routes for safe travel in the Kunduz Province of Northern Afghanistan. Story by SGT Jacob Connor. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Alex Kube, Squad Leader, 420th Engineers and Cpl. Derek Welsh, Team Leader, 420th Engineers. Also available in high definition.

Celebrities, like singers and comedians, go to Afghanistan often to sing or tell jokes to the troops. Sgt. 1st Class E. L. Craig tells us about a celebrity visit that gave the troops a chance to say something. Includes sound bites from Lester Holt, NBC Anchor, Today Show and Lt. Col. Francis Piccoli, USMC, ISAF Joint Command. Also available in high definition.

An informative documentary about the Humane Society of Yuma and what U.S. Marines with the Single Marine Program at MCAS Yuma do to help out through volunteering.

B-52 crews from Barksdale AFB, LA showcased the rapid global strike capability of the more than 60 year old aircraft at this year's Red Flag. Capt. Nick Johnson's hometown: Sacramento, CA; Capt. Ken Sterling's hometown: Southlake, TX. Also available in high definition

A joint Force Protection Team of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines practices advanced shooting techniques on a shooting range in Kabul, Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Capt. Michael Chua and Cpl. Robert Field, Force Protection Team Members; Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Proffitt, Team Leader and Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Swansinger, Force Protection NCOIC. Also available in high definition.

Marines with Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303 provide close air support from a UH-1Y Huey helicopter during a training exercise northeast of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2013. The crew of the UH-1Y fire the GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun and an M134 minigun at simulated targets in the California desert. (U.S. Marine motion imagery by Sgt. Chad J. Pulliam) Available in High Definition.

LTC James Davis explains how his retrograde team supports the mission in Afghanistan.

Package about OH-58 helicopters at Bagram Airfield and how they are economical to use. Produced by Sgt. Brittany Armstrong.

YUMA, Ariz. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. S. B. Hibbard, landing support specialist, provides an overview of Landing Support Team support for the Marine Warfighter during WTI 2-13. Available in high definition.

Aztec Company, Second Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Second Infantry Division conducts an Afghan National Army led search for weapon and explosive caches in Zabul Province.

Soldiers of 3rd Brigade Combat Team conduct a company level live fire exercise in Hawaii. Soldiers clear building and use explosives to reach their objective. Available in High Definition.

Production showcasing hybrid power systems for the Marine Corps, as part of the Expeditionary Forwarded Operating Base (ExFOB), run by the Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O). Hybrid power systems, combing smart controls, energy storage and solar PV with existing diesel generators, will redefine how the Marine Corps powers the future. The Marine Corps ExFOB process is designed to identify and evaluate commercial technologies that can increase the self-sufficiency of expeditionary forces. Produced by Kim Hardison.

Maintaining strong security in Afghanistan takes solid command and control. In Uruzgan province, regional demands are the business of the Operations Coordination Center, Provincial. Gail McCabe takes a closer look.

Oklahoma National Guard Airmen from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron perform search and rescue missions at night using thermal imaging technology. BROLL includes search and rescuers going house to house looking for survivors. Also available in high definition.

Soldiers from 700 Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team secure a perimeter around the Plaza Tower Elementary School which was devastated by the May 20th tornado. Includes sound bites from Specialist Josh Gragert, 700 Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Quick Response Force. Also available in high definition.

Uncut aerial video from start to finish of the Moore tornado damage path. Produced by Lt. Col. Lindy White. Also available in High Definition.

The Oklahoma National Guard conducts presence patrols in tornado ravaged neighborhoods in Moore, Okla. The following footage contains video from inside a humvee and shots of tornado damage. Available in High Definition.

Video B-Roll of destruction in a residential neighborhood in Moore, Oklahoma May 22, 2013. An EF-5 tornado struck the central Oklahoma town May 20, 2013. Produced by Staff Sgt. David Clark. Also available in High Definition.

1st Sgt. Michael Treanor lost his parents and step daughter in the OKC Murrah Building bombing. That experience led him to the 63rd Civil Support Team, where he is now a first responder for catastrophic events. Available in high definition.

Of the hundreds of training programs underway throughout Afghanistan, some of the most popular, focus on the proper use of weapons. On a recent visit to Khost Province, Gail McCabe met a member of an SFAT team who says his is one of the most popular classes to be found. Soundbites from SFC Roberto Garza.

B-Roll, Memorial Day Ceremony Held at Regional Command South, Kandahar, Afghanistan. Servicemembers gather at Regional Command South Headquarters for a Memorial Day Service to honor all American Fallen Heroes. Includes sound bites from Brig. Gen. Christopher P. Hughes, Deputy Commanding General - Maneuver, Regional Command South, Afghanistan. Available in high definition.

Coast Guardsmen from the Antigua Barbuda Defense Force, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines perform multiple boat pursuit drills. The training was conducted during Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Available in high definition.

Camp Pendleton Calif. -- Memebers of the Japanese Self Defense Force offload personnel and behicles from the Japanese ship Huyga here May 31. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise designated to test Navy and Marine Corps forces at the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) level, while promoting military-military cooperation and interoperability with partnered nations. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. Available in high definition.

Situational training lanes are being conducted in the Baltic nation of Latvia as part of Saber Strike 2013. They aim to enhance combat readiness and the integration of coalition forces. Air Force Technical Sergeant Burt Traynor reports. Soundbites from CW3 Mike Ebinal, Cpt. Kesteris Kaspars, Sgt. 1st Class Brett Coffman.

Marines serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare for combat situations outside of their vehicles by performing a grenade training exercise at range 109. Available in High Definition

After receiving continued rocket attacks and other in-direct fire at Forward Operating Base Shank in Eastern Afghanistan, U.S. Army Cavalry Scouts began conducting patrols to collect information and show presence in the region. Marine Corporal Joshua DeFour reports. Produced by Cpl. Joshua DeFour. Also available in High Definition.

Marines from patrol base Boldak provide the local community with helpful household items. Includes sound bites from Capt. Andrew Nicholson, Company Commander. Also available in high definition.

Currahee Soldiers train and observe Afghan National Army Soldiers in a live fire Walk and Shoot training Exercise. Includes sound bites from Capt. Brandon Lapehn, 4th BCT, 101st ABN DIV. Also available in high definition.

Senior Marine leaders have identified a deficiency in the ability of Marines to successfully engage moving hostile infantry personnel. As a result, the Marine Warfighting Lab conducted an experiment to identify the most effective technique to engage moving targets from Sept. 16 to 27, 2013 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The experiment was supported by the U.S. Army, Asymmetric Warfare Group, The Basic School and Weapons Training Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps video Lance Cpl. Ally Beiswanger) Additional footage provided by: Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea Cpl. Daniel Wetzel Range Qualification File Footage by: Cpl. Jeffrey Scarmazzi Cpl. Jan Bender Read more about the experiment below: http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/3488/Article/150925/marine-corps-warfighting-lab-experiment-may-lead-to-possible-change-in-target-e.aspx Available in High Definition.

Air Force Security Forces training involves hard work, energy, and every now and then a high pain tolerance. A1C Braden Anderson takes us to Moody AFB, Georgia, where Security Forces Airmen prepare for a shocking experience. Soundbites include SSgt Marc Robinson - 23d Security Forces Unit Trainer. Produced by A1C Braden Anderson. Also available in High Definition.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) provide Close Air Support during Instructor Pilot Fly exercise Sep 28, 2013.

Part three of a four part series: Cpl. Lee Walls, a Port St. Lucie, Fla., native and navigator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), talks about his position as the route maker in the lead navigation vehicle for convoys through Helmand province, Afghanistan. Walls serves as the eyes, ears and protective shield for convoys of up to 40 vehicles pushing through rugged desert terrain where possible attacks and improvised explosive devices are a constant threat. Available in HD.

Part one of a three part series: Cpl. Andrew Salabarria, a Staten Island, N.Y., native and turret gunner with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), talks about his position as the gunner in the lead navigation vehicle for convoys through Helmand province, Afghanistan. Salabarria serves as the eyes, ears and protective shield for convoys of up to 40 vehicles pushing through rugged desert terrain where possible attacks and improvised explosive devices are a constant threat. Also available in High Definition.

Part two of a four part series: Cpl. Adam Stanek, a Clermont, Fla., native and vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), talks about his position as the driver in the lead navigation vehicle for convoys through Helmand province, Afghanistan. Stanek serves as the eyes, ears and protective shield for convoys of up to 40 vehicles pushing through rugged desert terrain where possible attacks and improvised explosive devices are a constant threat. Also available in High Definition.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conduct helicopter evacuation training as preparation for their deployment to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.