Down in the mud. Marines assigned to the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, @3dmardiv , put their endurance to the test during a Basic Jungle Skills Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves on Okinawa, Japan. The week-long course teaches Marines basic jungle survival skills, tactical rope suspension techniques and jungle warfare tactics to enhance lethality in harsh jungle environment. 📷: @Marines Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye

A strong send-off. 💪 Soldiers assigned to the @41stfieldartillerybrigade participate in a commemorative brigade run and physical fitness competition at Tower Barracks in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The event served as a farewell to U.S. Army Col. Wilbur Hsu, the commander of the 41st FAB, before his change of command ceremony. 🎥: @USArmy Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Tolliver

Look Up! Army National Guard members improve readiness while conducting a sling load exercise as part of the Exportable Combat Training Capability at Fort Cavazos, Texas. 📷: @us.nationalguard Staff Sgt. Arturo Guzman

Enhancing readiness on patrol. The crew of the #USCGKimball conduct a boarding of a fishing vessel and flight deck firefighting training during its patrol of the Bering Sea. 📷: @uscoastguard Crystal Han

That’s a wrap for #JCOC95 ! Over the course of five days, 33 business and community leaders from around the U.S. visited military installations in Alaska and California to expand their knowledge on our armed forces and national defense. 📷: EJ Hersom, DoD

Fix it up! ⚒ Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron show off their rapid airfield damage repair skills during an exercise at an undisclosed location within the @uscentcom area of responsibility. 📷: @USAirForce

🇺🇸JCOC tours USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125)⚓️ The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) is the Department of Defense’s oldest and most prestigious public liaison program. Established in 1948, it is the only Secretary of Defense-sponsored outreach program that enables American business and community leaders to have a full immersive experience with their military. Guests visited Surface and Mine Warfare Development Center @swo_wti , @mstcpac , USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, and @ussjackhlucasddg125 #JCOC95 ⚓️

Summertime dives. ☀🌊 Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land participate in a swim call in the waters off the coast of Ulithi Atoll in Yap, Micronesia. 📷: @USNavy Petty Officer 1st Class Victoria Mejicanos

The power of partnerships. 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force and members of the Philippine armed forces showcased their integrated command and control capabilities during a live-fire training event as part of Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 in the Philippines. The annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. 🎥: Cpl. Christian Tofteroo

Pure confidence. 💪 Soldiers participate in an obstacle course during the 2024 U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The competition tests soldiers on their individual and collective ability to overcome challenging scenarios that test their endurance. 📷: @USArmy Sgt. Christopher Smith

It’s show time! The @USAirForce_ !!re!!_039;s air demonstration squadron, the @afthunderbirds , soars over Rickenbacker International Airport during the Columbus Air Show in Ohio. 📷: @airnationalguard Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs

Welcome JCOC 95 participants! The journey begins for 33 business and community leaders invited to participate in a fully immersive experience with the armed services. Be sure to check out our stories for updates on the week’s events. #JCOC95 | #KnowYourMil 📷: EJ Hersom, DoD