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Special Forces Collection (#3)

"Unleashing the Power: Special Forces in Action" U. S

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Dual Dry Deck Shelters mounted to the deck of USS Kamehameha

Dual Dry Deck Shelters mounted to the deck of USS Kamehameha
Dual Dry Deck Shelters, with the nine foot diameter outer hangar doors open, are mounted to the deck of the former ballistic missile submarine USS Kamehameha

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Special operations forces soldier emerges from water armed with a Steyr AUG assault rifle

Special operations forces soldier emerges from water armed with a Steyr AUG assault rifle

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A Mark 8 Seal Delivery Vehicle connected to the dry deck shelter

A Mark 8 Seal Delivery Vehicle connected to the dry deck shelter
A Mk-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) floats mid-water connected to the docking station rendezvous buoy line that winches down to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Paratroopers with the Spanish military jump from a C-130J Super Hercules

Paratroopers with the Spanish military jump from a C-130J Super Hercules
August 14, 2012 - High-altitude, low-opening paratroopers with the Spanish military jump from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft near Alzey, Germany

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week

U. S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week
August 13, 2010 - U.S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week at the Naval Special Warfare Center at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: HALO jumpers prepare to land on the landing zone in Florida

HALO jumpers prepare to land on the landing zone in Florida
April 22, 2015 - High altitude low opening jumpers prepare to land on the landing zone during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Drop Zone, Florida

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Soldiers run to a HH-53C helicopter during an asualt on Koh Tang Island

Soldiers run to a HH-53C helicopter during an asualt on Koh Tang Island
May 15, 1975 - A Marine and Air Force pararescueman run for an Air Force HH-53C helicopter during an asualt on Koh Tang Island to rescue the U.S. Merchant ship Mayaguez and its crew

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Airmen prepare for a HALO jump aboard an HC-130 over Djibouti

Airmen prepare for a HALO jump aboard an HC-130 over Djibouti
Airmen prepare for a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump during a search and rescue training mission aboard an HC-130 over Djibouti in the Horn of Africa

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Mark 8 Seal Delivery Vehicle with a large shark-like fin attached

Mark 8 Seal Delivery Vehicle with a large shark-like fin attached
MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) pilot and navigator drive the SDV with a large shark-like fin attached to the top of the SDV to simulate a shark scene in Glorietta Bay, Coronado California

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A pathfinder of the Belgian Army on guard in the feilds

A pathfinder of the Belgian Army on guard in the feilds
A pathfinder of the Belgian Army on guard in the fields

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter

A pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during a proficiency exercise outside of Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A SEAL Delivery Vehicle rendezvous with a submarine

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle rendezvous with a submarine
A SEAL Delivery Vehicel (SDV) maneuvers to rendezvous with a submarine by attaching into a buoyed line. Once attached to the buoy and line the SDV will be winched down on to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Special Forces soldier patrols through tall grass during combat

U. S. Special Forces soldier patrols through tall grass during combat
U.S. Special Forces soldier patrols through tall grass during combat

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Combat diver navigates the waters using a diver propulsion vehicle

Combat diver navigates the waters using a diver propulsion vehicle
Special operations forces combat diver navigates the waters using a diver propulsion vehicle

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. special forces soldier stays alert while wearing a radio headset during combat

U. S. special forces soldier stays alert while wearing a radio headset during combat
U.S. special forces soldier stays alert while wearing a radio headset during combat

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: An Afghan National Army soldier prepares a detonation charge

An Afghan National Army soldier prepares a detonation charge
April 17, 2012 - An Afghan National Army special operations forces soldier prepares a detonation charge to destroy unexploded ordnance during a security patrol in the mountains around Latif district

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Navy SEALs walk through tall grass during combat operations

U. S. Navy SEALs walk through tall grass during combat operations
U.S. Navy SEALs walk through tall grass during combat operations

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Special Forces combat diver takes a look at his compass

Special Forces combat diver takes a look at his compass to make sure he is on course to the target

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL students participate in a surf passage training exercise

Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL students participate in a surf passage training exercise
October 27, 2010 - Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) students participate in a surf passage training exercise at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer

A U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer, diving a oxygen rebreather, taking a quick sneak and peak above the waterline to ensure he is on course to the target

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A special forces CV-22 Osprey with rotor lights on, Iraq

A special forces CV-22 Osprey with rotor lights on, Iraq
A special forces CV-22 Osprey with rotor lights on, preparing to take off on a mission over Northern Iraq

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Philippine Army soldier jumps from a CH-53E Super Stallion

Philippine Army soldier jumps from a CH-53E Super Stallion
October 7, 2014 - Philippine Army soldier conducts a free fall jump from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter over Basa Air Base, Pampanga province, Philippines

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether with a buoy recovery line

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether with a buoy recovery line
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) on tether with the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoy recovery line connected to the DDS track and cradle system below

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Special Forces soldier equipped with a communications headset during combat

U. S. Special Forces soldier equipped with a communications headset during combat
U.S. Special Forces soldier equipped with a communications headset during combat

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A U. S. Air Force Special Tactics Combat Controller uses a laser rangefinder

A U. S. Air Force Special Tactics Combat Controller uses a laser rangefinder
January 24, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Combat Controller uses a laser rangefinder to survey a drop zone outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti, during Operation Unified Response

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A U. S. Soldier and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook

A U. S. Soldier and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook
March 1, 2011 - A U.S. Soldier with the 10th Special Forces Group and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during water training over the Gulf of Mexico

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Army Green Berets wait to jump out of a C-130H3 Hercules

U. S. Army Green Berets wait to jump out of a C-130H3 Hercules
April 22, 2015 - U.S. Army Green Berets from the 7th Special Forces Group wait to jump out of a C-130H3 Hercules for Exercise Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Florida

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: An HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter conducts search and rescue operations

An HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter conducts search and rescue operations
September 13, 2008 - An HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter conducts search and rescue operations after hurricane Ike, in Galveston, Texas

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: An over under view of a Navy SEAL combat swimmer

An over under view of a Navy SEAL combat swimmer conducting a sneak and peak with his head just above the water surface during combat swimmer training off the coast of San Diego, California

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Sailors jump out of a C2-A Greyhound

Sailors jump out of a C2-A Greyhound
San Diego, California, February 11, 2014 - Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training, jump out of a C2-A Greyhound to maintain jump qualifications

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A Romanian paratrooper awaits his signal to jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules

A Romanian paratrooper awaits his signal to jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules
March 18, 2011 - A Romanian paratrooper awaits his signal to jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules during a combined jump over Campia Turzii, Romania, as part of Carpathian Spring 2011

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Navy SEALs emplace a live demolition under a ships hull

Navy SEALs emplace a live demolition under a ships hull
A Swimmer Delivery Vehicle pilot and navigator inflate and emplace a live demolition MK-V Limpet Assembly Module under a ships hull. Inflatable bladders hold the 100-pound explosive to the ship

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Crewmen disconnect the cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft on the dry

Crewmen disconnect the cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft on the dry
An above view of the Dry Deck Shelter deck captain and crewman disconnecting cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Navy Chief Naval Aircrewman mans the starboard gun aboard an HH-60H Seahawk

U. S. Navy Chief Naval Aircrewman mans the starboard gun aboard an HH-60H Seahawk
April 27, 2010 - U.S. Navy Chief Naval Aircrewman mans the starboard gun aboard an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter in Baqubah, Iraq. Members of the U.S

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Chilean marines participate in a military operations and urban training exercise

Chilean marines participate in a military operations and urban training exercise
November 26, 2010 - Chilean marines participate in a military operations and urban training exercise in Concepcion, Chile, during Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2011. U.S

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A scout sniper prepares his shot on target using a sniper rifle

A scout sniper prepares his shot on target using a sniper rifle
January 24, 2011 - A scout sniper prepares his shot on target during the Mountain Scout Sniper Course at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Personnel jump from a C-130 Hercules during a static-line jump

Personnel jump from a C-130 Hercules during a static-line jump
April 22, 2015 - Personnel from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group participate in static-line jumps during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Range, Florida

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Members of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

Members of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army
Two snipers and some members of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer pair navigate the waters of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer pair navigate the waters of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
U.S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer pair diving LAR-V pure oxygen rebreather, navigate using a swimmer attack board to reach a target ship in the murky waters of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Members of the U. S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs jump above Huntington Beach

Members of the U. S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs jump above Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California, August 10 2006 - Members assigned to the Navy Parachute Team, Leap Frogs, prepare to jump from a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 Hercules

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from an HC-130 aircraft off the coast of Djibouti

U. S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from an HC-130 aircraft off the coast of Djibouti
December 4, 2008 - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from an HC-130 aircraft during a training exercise off the coast of Djibouti

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: An Afghan Commando scans the horizon for enemy activity

An Afghan Commando scans the horizon for enemy activity
November 7, 2010 - An Afghan Commando from 4th Commando Kandak scans the horizon for enemy activity during an operation to rid the area of insurgents in the Arghistan District, Kandahar province

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: VW Iltis of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

VW Iltis of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Students in Navy SEALs qualification training navigate the surf off the cost of Coronado

Students in Navy SEALs qualification training navigate the surf off the cost of Coronado
Coronado, California, October 28, 2010 - Students in Navy SEALs qualification training navigate the surf off the coast of Coronado during a maritime operations training exercise

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Special operation forces combat divers armed with Steyr AUG assault rifles

Special operation forces combat divers armed with Steyr AUG assault rifles
Special Operations Forces combat divers transit the waters armed with Steyr AUG assault rifles

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A U. S. Air Force pararescueman begins his descent from the belly of a CH-53E Super

A U. S. Air Force pararescueman begins his descent from the belly of a CH-53E Super
January 5, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman begins his descent of 40 feet from the belly of a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter over the Horn of Africa

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether connected to the dry deck shelter on USS Kamehameha

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether connected to the dry deck shelter on USS Kamehameha
The MK-8 Mod-1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle SDV is on tether connected to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) recovery line that has winched the SDV just above the DDS track

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: An infantry soldier of the Belgian Army aiming his FN FNC assault rifle

An infantry soldier of the Belgian Army aiming his FN FNC assault rifle




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"Unleashing the Power: Special Forces in Action" U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules, showcasing their unparalleled expertise and fearlessness. Airborne#4 In The Air - A breathtaking display of precision and agility by special forces during an airborne operation. Turkish Army UH-60 Blackhawk for Special Forces - Witness the cutting-edge technology employed by Turkish special forces as they execute high-risk missions with utmost efficiency. Army British The Special Air Service SAS On patrol in the desert in Oman Three - The legendary SAS demonstrates their exceptional skills amidst challenging terrains, ensuring security and peace prevail. HMS Queen Emma, Commando assault ship, 1941 (oil on board) - Delve into history as you witness the valiant efforts of commandos aboard HMS Queen Emma during critical assaults in World War II. Embarkation of the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (AN&MEF) (HMS Prins Albert en route to Dieppe carrying No 4 Commando, 19 August 1942) (oil on board) - Relive a historic moment when brave Australian soldiers embarked on a perilous mission under No 4 Commando's guidance during WWII. WA, Seattle, Seafair, US Army CH-47 Chinook Helicopter, Special Forces demonstration - Experience the sheer power and versatility of US Army's CH-47 Chinook helicopter as it supports special forces' tactical maneuvers during a thrilling Seafair event in Seattle. Scenes on the Russian front during the counter-offensive campaign of the Soviet Red Army – Step into an intense battleground where Soviet Red Army's special forces relentlessly push back against enemy lines to reclaim lost territories.