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SOUTH GOLBURN ISLAND, Australia – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Frederick Rowe, water support technician, Combat Assault Battalion, Okinawa, Japan, showcases the water purification capabilities of the Tactical Water Purification System to children from a Warruwi elementary school while on a science field trip during Exercise Crocodile Strike, Aug.

BARSTOW, Calif. -- The United States Marine Corps’ last remaining Mounted Color Guard continues to celebrate their 50th year in service, attending rodeos, parades and other events across the country, but it’s the day-to-day life that keeps them grounded.

Researchers gather at the annual Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) to share new discoveries from military-unique research. This event is the only meeting that focuses on the specific medical needs of the warfighter. One topic of discussion at this year’s symposium is knowledge translation.

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Technical Applications Center here is charged with ensuring each and every nation across the globe complies with the ban on nuclear weapons testing, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members of AFTAC answer that call without fail – monitoring nuclear treaty compliance is their business.

FORT DETRICK, Md. -- Each August, our country is reminded of the importance of vaccines through the National Immunization Awareness Month campaign. Not only do vaccinations save lives, they also help to halt the spread of disease, both regionally and globally.

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Aug. 29, 2017) -- U.S. Army Garrison Japan conducted its annual full-scale exercise Aug. 21-24 on Camp Zama and other installations, including Sagami General Depot, Sagamihara Family Housing Area and Yokohama North Dock.