{"id":7893,"date":"2017-07-20T19:00:02","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T19:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/07\/20\/frontline-photos-may-23-2016\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:37:15","slug":"frontline-photos-may-23-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/gallery\/2017\/07\/20\/frontline-photos-may-23-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Frontline Photos: May 23, 2016"},"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=\"4080\" height=\"2720\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16687\" data-id=\"16687\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954441840964-may-23-frontlines-1jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954441840964-may-23-frontlines-1jpg.jpg 4080w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954441840964-may-23-frontlines-1jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954441840964-may-23-frontlines-1jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954441840964-may-23-frontlines-1jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954441840964-may-23-frontlines-1jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954441840964-may-23-frontlines-1jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4080px) 100vw, 4080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">U.S. Army Paratroopers perform a static line jump during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 21, 2016. The SPJP built proficiency, experience, and confidence of individual Paratroopers and ensured the XVIII Airborne Corps and 82nd Airborne Division remained ready for contingency response missions. (US Army Photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Curry)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4650\" height=\"3328\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16691\" data-id=\"16691\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954408144748-may-23-frontlines-2jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954408144748-may-23-frontlines-2jpg.jpg 4650w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954408144748-may-23-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=300,215 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954408144748-may-23-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=768,550 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954408144748-may-23-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=1024,733 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954408144748-may-23-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1099 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954408144748-may-23-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1466 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4650px) 100vw, 4650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Graduating cadets celebrate after a graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday, May 21, 2016, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo\/Mike Groll)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3698\" height=\"2468\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16699\" data-id=\"16699\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954410484763-may-23-frontlines-3jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954410484763-may-23-frontlines-3jpg.jpg 3698w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954410484763-may-23-frontlines-3jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954410484763-may-23-frontlines-3jpg.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954410484763-may-23-frontlines-3jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954410484763-may-23-frontlines-3jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954410484763-may-23-frontlines-3jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1367 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3698px) 100vw, 3698px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Members of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron &#8220;Thunderbirds&#8221; perform an aerial demonstration during the Shaw Air Expo and open house, \u201cThunder Over the Midlands\u201d at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kelsey Tucker)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3601\" height=\"2401\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16705\" data-id=\"16705\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954379128562-may-23-frontlines-4jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954379128562-may-23-frontlines-4jpg.jpg 3601w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954379128562-may-23-frontlines-4jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954379128562-may-23-frontlines-4jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954379128562-may-23-frontlines-4jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954379128562-may-23-frontlines-4jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995954379128562-may-23-frontlines-4jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3601px) 100vw, 3601px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and senior enlisted advisors from each of the services, approach the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate National Armed Forces Day at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 21, 2016. DoD photo by Marvin D. Lynchard <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1620\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16709\" data-id=\"16709\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956195292204-may-23-frontlines-5jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956195292204-may-23-frontlines-5jpg.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956195292204-may-23-frontlines-5jpg.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956195292204-may-23-frontlines-5jpg.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956195292204-may-23-frontlines-5jpg.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956195292204-may-23-frontlines-5jpg.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956195292204-may-23-frontlines-5jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1152 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">1st Lt. Jonathan Stinson, (far right) platoon commander with Company Delta, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, demonstrates the use of a Taser during Distinguished Visitors Day of exercise Platinum Wolf 2016 at Peacekeeping Operations Training Center South Base, Bujanovac, Serbia, May 20, 2016. The nations of Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Serbia and the United States join together during the final field exercises to demonstrate their abilities to conduct peacekeeping operations and the ability to work together. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1597\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16714\" data-id=\"16714\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956214636328-may-23-frontlines-6jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956214636328-may-23-frontlines-6jpg.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956214636328-may-23-frontlines-6jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956214636328-may-23-frontlines-6jpg.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956214636328-may-23-frontlines-6jpg.jpg?resize=1024,681 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956214636328-may-23-frontlines-6jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1022 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956214636328-may-23-frontlines-6jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1363 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">160522-N-VE959-109 GULF OF ADEN (May 22, 2016) A member of the visit, board, search and seizure team rides in a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez is currently operating with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Pasquale Sena\/Released)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2848\" height=\"4032\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16726\" data-id=\"16726\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958845281191-may-23-frontlines-7jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958845281191-may-23-frontlines-7jpg.jpg 2848w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958845281191-may-23-frontlines-7jpg.jpg?resize=212,300 212w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958845281191-may-23-frontlines-7jpg.jpg?resize=768,1087 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958845281191-may-23-frontlines-7jpg.jpg?resize=723,1024 723w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958845281191-may-23-frontlines-7jpg.jpg?resize=1085,1536 1085w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958845281191-may-23-frontlines-7jpg.jpg?resize=1447,2048 1447w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2848px) 100vw, 2848px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A U.S. Marine tests simulated chemicals during a chemical training event for Exercise Eager Lion in Jordan, May 22, 2016. Eager Lion 16 is a bi-lateral exercise in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen relationships and interoperability between partner nations. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Timothy A. Hose, 203rd Public Affairs Detachment\/released)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4231\" height=\"2820\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16736\" data-id=\"16736\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956249736553-may-23-frontlines-8jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956249736553-may-23-frontlines-8jpg.jpg 4231w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956249736553-may-23-frontlines-8jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956249736553-may-23-frontlines-8jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956249736553-may-23-frontlines-8jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956249736553-may-23-frontlines-8jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995956249736553-may-23-frontlines-8jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4231px) 100vw, 4231px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Airmen on Monster Mash Team 4 complete a monkey-bar obstacle at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 12, 2016. Monster Mash is a training tradition in which special operators complete timed scenarios on an obstacle course. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2145\" height=\"1430\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16747\" data-id=\"16747\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958690060196-may-23-frontlines-9jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958690060196-may-23-frontlines-9jpg.jpg 2145w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958690060196-may-23-frontlines-9jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958690060196-may-23-frontlines-9jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958690060196-may-23-frontlines-9jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958690060196-may-23-frontlines-9jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958690060196-may-23-frontlines-9jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2145px) 100vw, 2145px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., provides the commencement address for the graduating class of Boston College High School in Boston, Mass., May 22, 2016.  A native of Boston, General Dunford graduated from Boston College High School in 1973, went on to St Michael&#8217;s College, and was commissioned in 1977. (DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen\/Released)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16756\" data-id=\"16756\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958663384025-may-23-frontlines-10jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958663384025-may-23-frontlines-10jpg.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958663384025-may-23-frontlines-10jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958663384025-may-23-frontlines-10jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958663384025-may-23-frontlines-10jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958663384025-may-23-frontlines-10jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958663384025-may-23-frontlines-10jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sailor of the Quarter NC1 Cody Hornbeck of the USS Nimitz waves to the crowd during the Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Bremerton, Wash. on Saturday, May 21, 2016. 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Jonathan McGlone ahead of the 141st Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Baltimore. The Woodlawn Vase  is an American trophy given annually to the winning owner of the Preakness Stakes horse race. (AP Photo\/Garry Jones)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3987\" height=\"2658\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16781\" data-id=\"16781\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958702852278-may-23-frontlines-12jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958702852278-may-23-frontlines-12jpg.jpg 3987w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958702852278-may-23-frontlines-12jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958702852278-may-23-frontlines-12jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958702852278-may-23-frontlines-12jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958702852278-may-23-frontlines-12jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635995958702852278-may-23-frontlines-12jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3987px) 100vw, 3987px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A military helicopter flies along the Potomac River tree line past the setting sun near the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, Thursday, May 19, 2016. After several days of overcast skies the sun finally broke through late in the day giving the Nation&#8217;s Capitol a repreive from gray skies and rain. (AP Photo\/J. 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