{"id":6831,"date":"2020-02-23T23:29:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-23T23:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/02\/23\/best-pics-of-the-week-feb-23-2020\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T08:52:20","slug":"best-pics-of-the-week-feb-23-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/frontline-photos\/2020\/02\/23\/best-pics-of-the-week-feb-23-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Best pics of the week: Feb. 23, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"USS America (LHA 6)\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10517\" data-id=\"10517\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49557600107_5583d6d2c7_k.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49557600107_5583d6d2c7_k.jpg.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49557600107_5583d6d2c7_k.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49557600107_5583d6d2c7_k.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49557600107_5583d6d2c7_k.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49557600107_5583d6d2c7_k.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marines perform a fast rope exercise on the port aircraft elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) on Feb. 18, 2020, in the South China Sea. (Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jomark A. Almazan\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6701\" height=\"4467\" alt=\"A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10529\" data-id=\"10529\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200218-F-CJ465-9016.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200218-F-CJ465-9016.JPG.jpg 6701w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200218-F-CJ465-9016.JPG.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200218-F-CJ465-9016.JPG.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200218-F-CJ465-9016.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200218-F-CJ465-9016.JPG.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200218-F-CJ465-9016.JPG.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6701px) 100vw, 6701px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Maj. Cody Wilton, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team pilot, conducts pre-flight checks on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2020. (Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens\/Air Force)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Multinational Force and Observers\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10552\" data-id=\"10552\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6106615.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6106615.jpg.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6106615.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6106615.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6106615.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6106615.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6106615.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A soldier with the Guam National Guard assigned to the Multinational Force and Observers prepares to climb an obstacle during the MFO Force Skills Competition in South Camp, Egypt, Feb. 18, 2020. (Staff Sgt. Eliverto Larios\/DoD)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" alt=\"USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10560\" data-id=\"10560\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49564871643_fdc5f10330_k.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49564871643_fdc5f10330_k.jpg.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49564871643_fdc5f10330_k.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49564871643_fdc5f10330_k.jpg.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49564871643_fdc5f10330_k.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49564871643_fdc5f10330_k.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1022 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) conducts operations in the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 6, 2020, as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Waters\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Mountain Warfare Training Center\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10576\" data-id=\"10576\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200212-M-JH495-357.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200212-M-JH495-357.JPG.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200212-M-JH495-357.JPG.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200212-M-JH495-357.JPG.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200212-M-JH495-357.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200212-M-JH495-357.JPG.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A Marine conducts a skiing-competency training event during Mountain Exercise 2-20 aboard Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 12, 2020. (Lance Cpl. Patrick King\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Defender-Europe 20\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10592\" data-id=\"10592\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6110053.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6110053.jpg.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6110053.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6110053.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6110053.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6110053.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6110053.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">U.S. soldiers assigned to 527th Military Police Company, 615th Military Police Company and 100th Military Working Dog Detachment conduct security rounds at Bremerhaven Port, Bremerhaven, Germany, on Feb. 21, 2020. (Jason Johnston\/Army)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2387\" height=\"1591\" alt=\"KC-135 Stratotanker\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10605\" data-id=\"10605\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200213-Z-ZD325-9039.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200213-Z-ZD325-9039.JPG.jpg 2387w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200213-Z-ZD325-9039.JPG.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200213-Z-ZD325-9039.JPG.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200213-Z-ZD325-9039.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200213-Z-ZD325-9039.JPG.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200213-Z-ZD325-9039.JPG.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2387px) 100vw, 2387px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Munoz refuels a KC-135 Stratotanker with a force system at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 13, 2020. (Staff Sgt. Alexandria Brun\/Air Force)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"Columbus Airfield\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10612\" data-id=\"10612\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49565782312_1924cc90a4_k.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49565782312_1924cc90a4_k.jpg.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49565782312_1924cc90a4_k.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49565782312_1924cc90a4_k.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49565782312_1924cc90a4_k.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49565782312_1924cc90a4_k.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Indiana Guard members joined forces with Ohio, Illinois, and Idaho to conduct static-line non\u2010tactical airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules at Columbus Airfield Feb. 18-19, 2020. (Sgt. Tackora Hand\/Indiana National Guard)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"MRF-D Marines upgrade night vision goggles\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10618\" data-id=\"10618\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190618-M-MA011-0176.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190618-M-MA011-0176.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190618-M-MA011-0176.JPG.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190618-M-MA011-0176.JPG.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190618-M-MA011-0176.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marines with the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force \u2013 Darwin, conduct practical application to compare green and white phosphor night vision goggles at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, June 18, 2019. White phosphor goggles will replace the traditional green phosphor goggles for improved night vision capabilities during MRF-D aviation operations. (Lance Cpl. Kealii De Los Santos\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"STRATCOM Headquarters\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-10631\" data-id=\"10631\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49563441416_3711dab1dd_k.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49563441416_3711dab1dd_k.jpg.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49563441416_3711dab1dd_k.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49563441416_3711dab1dd_k.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49563441416_3711dab1dd_k.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/49563441416_3711dab1dd_k.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Defense Secretary Mark Esper hosts a town hall during his visit to STRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 20, 2020. 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