NIGHT JUMP

As seen through a night-vision device, soldiers provide security after conducting a night jump during a tactical exercise as part of Joint Operational Access Exercise 13-04 on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 25, 2013. The exercise is designed to enhance cohesiveness between Army, Air Force and allied personnel, allowing the services an opportunity to properly execute large-scale heavy equipment and troop movement. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Adonis Williams

SECURITY SWEEP

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Jones begins a security sweep after dismounting from his tactical vehicle during a mission in Farah City, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2013. Jones is assigned to assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

ROOFTOP SECURITY

U.S. Army Spc. Thaxal Potter provides rooftop security outside a meeting at the Farah provincial governor's compound in Farah City, Afghanistan, Feb. 27, 2013. Potter is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

TWILIGHT FIRE

Army artillerymen prepare an M119A2 105mm howitzer for operation after parachuting it to a drop zone during a mass-tactical airborne training exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 25, 2013. The artillerymen are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

AFGHAN STUDENTS

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert Wolfe, left, talks with Afghan students while providing security outside a meeting at the Farah provincial governor's compound in Farah City, Afghanistan, Feb. 27, 2013. Wolfe, a platoon leader, is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

IDOL MOMENTS

American Idol finalists Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young perform for U.S. sailors during a USO spring tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2013. U.S. Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Mary, hosted the tour. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate

STENNIS SALUTE

U.S. sailors render honors to U.S. Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a USO spring tour visit to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2013. The Stennis is conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate

FIRST DAY

New Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addresses Pentagon employees and service members during an all-hands call on Hagel's first day at the Pentagon, Feb. 27, 2013. Hagel earlier took the oath of office to serve as the 24th secretary. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley