South Korean, U.S. soldiers hold annual joint winter military exercises
South Korean and US soldiers hurl snow into the air as they pose for photographers during a joint annual winter exercise in Pyeongchang, some 180 kilometers east of Seoul.
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Troops in Afghanistan celebrate Christmas
Miles away from their families and their homes, troops in Afghanistan held Christmas celebrations at military bases and outposts. Soldiers from the U.S., France, and other countries involved in the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) shared each other’s company for a traditional Christmas meal at the Kabul International Airport on Christmas Day. German Bundeswehr soldiers, meanwhile, set up traditional Christmas markets at their military outposts in Afghanistan.
Soldiers celebrate Thanksgiving in Afghanistan
In Kabul, Afghanistan United States Soldiers at a large military facility got a slice of home as they celebrated Thanksgiving. They were served sliced beef and turkey with all the trimmings. For dessert a gigantic cake was decorated with a turkey done in icing with the words “Happy Thanksgiving” on top. Even football played a part in the festivities not far from the dining hall as service members toss the pigskin around as they played American football.
Nov. 2 Photo Brief: Trans beauty queens, Russian soldiers, Shaolin monks and pampered pets
Kevin Balot from the Philippines takes the crown at the Miss International Queen 2012 transgender/transsexual beauty pageant, Russian soldiers rehearsal for a military parade in Red Square, Shaolin monks perform qigong, pet owners show off their furry (and fur-challenged) friends and more in today’s daily brief.
Oct. 5 Photo Brief: Blessed pets, bloody art, baby animals and brave Indonesian troops
Troops celebrate the 67th anniversary of the Indonesian National Military, a French artist exhibits creepy sculptures ahead of Halloween, Brazilian pet owners bring their pets to church on the day of Saint Francis of Assis and more in today’s daily brief.
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2012 Warrior Games tryouts at Fort Meade
Ill and injured soldiers try out for the national Warrior Games competition taking place next month at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Co.