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Special Forces Collection (#6)

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

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A combat rubber raiding craft tied down onto the dry deck shelter of USS Kamehameha

A combat rubber raiding craft tied down onto the dry deck shelter of USS Kamehameha
View from above of a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) cradle system while the track

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Romanian paratroopers perform a HALO jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules

Romanian paratroopers perform a HALO jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules
May 18, 2014 - Romanian paratroopers perform a high-altitude, low-opening jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during exercise Carpathian Spring, above Campia Turzii, Romania

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A Pink Panther Land Rover of the British Army

A Pink Panther Land Rover of the British Army
A Pink Panther Land Rover desert patrol vehicle of the British Army

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A SEAL Delivery Vehicle approaches the Dry Deck Shelter aboard USS Kamehameha

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle approaches the Dry Deck Shelter aboard USS Kamehameha
A far off view of a MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) conducts final approach to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoy line in preparation for hook up and recovery to the DDS track

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Paratroopers set up radar equipment near Bastogne, Belgium

Paratroopers set up radar equipment near Bastogne, Belgium
December 23, 1944 - The pathfinder unit of the 101st Airborne Division, dropped by parachute, sets up radar equipment near Bastogne, Belgium

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A sniper team spotter and shooter

A sniper team spotter and shooter
February 10, 2011 - A sniper team spotter and shooter prepare to provide cover fire during an urban operations training demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A pilot guides a SEAL Delivery Vehicle to a tether line

A pilot guides a SEAL Delivery Vehicle to a tether line
An SDV pilot guides the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) to a tether line coming up from the deck of the Dry Deck Shelter and Submarine below in 60 feet of Pacific Ocean sea water off the coast of Hawaii

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene
U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Special operations forces soldier transits the water armed with an assault rifle

Special operations forces soldier transits the water armed with an assault rifle

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Airmen jump out of an HC-130P / N Combat King over Geogia

Airmen jump out of an HC-130P / N Combat King over Geogia
March 21, 2012 - Airmen jump out of an HC-130P/N Combat King at Moody Air Force Base, Geogia. There were a total of 30 Airmen who participated in the static line jump

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Bulgarian special forces fast-roping from a Eurocopter AS532 Cougar

Bulgarian special forces fast-roping from a Eurocopter AS532 Cougar
Eurocopter AS532AL Cougar fast rope training with Bulgarian special forces

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A U. S. Special Forces soldier armed with a Mk-12 Sniper Rifle at sunset

A U. S. Special Forces soldier armed with a Mk-12 Sniper Rifle at sunset
Rawah, Iraq, September 7, 2007 a A U.S. Special Forces soldier conducts rehearsal, training and pre-operation conformation on the MK-12 sniper rifle at sunset

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Chilean and U. S. pararescuemen jump near Iquique, Chile

Chilean and U. S. pararescuemen jump near Iquique, Chile
October 29, 2008 - Chilean and U.S. pararescuemen jump from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III near Iquique, Chile, as part of Operation Southern Partner

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: HALO jumpers descend to the ground after exiting a C-17 Globemaster III

HALO jumpers descend to the ground after exiting a C-17 Globemaster III
April 28, 2013 - Jumpers from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and soldiers from the Canadian Special Operations Regiment descend to the ground after exiting A U.S

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A member of the Pathfinder Platoon prepares to land from a parachute jump

A member of the Pathfinder Platoon prepares to land from a parachute jump
A member of the British Army Pathfinder Platoon prepares to land from a parachute jump

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

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

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A SEAL Delivery Vehicle hovers above the Dry Deck Shelter next to the outer hangar door

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle hovers above the Dry Deck Shelter next to the outer hangar door
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) hovers tethered above the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) deep submergence system track

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern

Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern
July 12, 2013 - Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. With the Orange Order demanding its right to walk traditional routes

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A Seal Delivery Vehicle is tied down onto the DDS cradle aboard USS Kamehameha

A Seal Delivery Vehicle is tied down onto the DDS cradle aboard USS Kamehameha
A Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Deck Captain ties down the MK-8 Mod-1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) onto the DDS cradle while underway on the USS Kamehameha submarine during operations in the Pacific Ocean

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Army Rangers board a U. S. Air Force MC-130 Combat Talon II

U. S. Army Rangers board a U. S. Air Force MC-130 Combat Talon II
August 3, 2009 - U.S. Army Rangers board a U.S. Air Force MC-130 Combat Talon II aircraft at Fort Benning, Georgia, before a Ranger Rendezvous 2009 mass tactical jump

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Underwater view of a MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle

Underwater view of a MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV), wet submersible, is towed midwater by the buoy line connected to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS), deep submergence system

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Pararescuemen train on the Banana River near Patrick Air Force Base, Florida

Pararescuemen train on the Banana River near Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
Pararescuemen and others from the Uruguayan armed forces trained on the Banana River near Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The Uruguayans traveled to Florida to improve their rescue skills over water

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A U. S. Air Force Pararescuemen fast ropes from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter

A U. S. Air Force Pararescuemen fast ropes from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen fast ropes from an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a proficiency exercise outside of Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A member of the Pathfinder Platoon collapses his parachute after a HALO jump

A member of the Pathfinder Platoon collapses his parachute after a HALO jump. The 16 Air Assault Brigades Pathfinder Platoon of the British Army are specially trained paratroopers tasked with advance

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Paratroopers from the Pathfinder Platoon descend through the sky

Paratroopers from the Pathfinder Platoon descend through the sky after jumping from a C-130 Hercules. The 16 Air Assault Brigades Pathfinder Platoon of the British Army are specially trained

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A soldier provides security

A soldier provides security
June 26, 2009 - A soldier provides security during a medical evacuation mission over the Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Air Force pararescuemen are extracted by an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter

Air Force pararescuemen are extracted by an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter
Baghdad, Iraq, December 20, 2004 - Air Force pararescuemen are extracted from an abandoned housing site by an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A SEAL Delivery Vehicle drives by the Dry Deck Shelter outer hangar door

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle drives by the Dry Deck Shelter outer hangar door
A SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) flys by the open 9-foot diameter Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) outer hangar door during SDV/DDS/Submarines operations off the coast of Hawaii in 1994

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: SEAL Delivery Vehicle hovers in mid-water on tether to the Dry Deck Shelter

SEAL Delivery Vehicle hovers in mid-water on tether to the Dry Deck Shelter
SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) hovers in mid-water on tether to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) as the DDS crew stands by below to give the launch signal to the SDV pilot during submarine operations in

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Dry Deck Shelter operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft

Dry Deck Shelter operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface and it deflates as it is pulled down to the track

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A Green Beret checks attached night vision device

A Green Beret checks attached night vision device
April 23, 2013 - A 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Beret checks attached night vision device outside of a U.S. Air Force AC-130 before conducting a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO)

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A soldier mans a. 50 caliber machine gun atop a Pink Panther Land Rover

A soldier mans a. 50 caliber machine gun atop a Pink Panther Land Rover
A soldier manning a.50 caliber heavy machine gun atop a Pink Panther Land Rover in Brecon, Wales

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A SEAL Delivery Vehicle navigates onto the Dry Deck Shelter on USS Kamehameha

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle navigates onto the Dry Deck Shelter on USS Kamehameha
The SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) pilot lands the SDV on the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) track and cradle system while rigged out on the deck of the submarine USS Kamehameha off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Army soldiers conduct a HALO jump over Washington

U. S. Army soldiers conduct a HALO jump over Washington
April 22, 2014 - U.S. Army soldiers, 1st Special Forces Group, conduct a high altitude low opening (HALO) jump from a C-130J Super Hercules over Yakima training center, Washington

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A U. S. Air Force pararescueman jumps from an HC-130P / N Combat King

A U. S. Air Force pararescueman jumps from an HC-130P / N Combat King
January 9, 2014 - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman jumps from an Air Force HC-130P/N Combat King aircraft near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: A soldier floats to the ground during High Altitude Low Opening training

A soldier floats to the ground during High Altitude Low Opening training
June 12, 2004 - A soldier floats to the ground during High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) training over the Yukon Training Area in Alaska

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Navy Seals combat swimmers sitting in a combat rubber raiding craft, Oahu, Hawaii

Navy Seals combat swimmers sitting in a combat rubber raiding craft, Oahu, Hawaii
Two pairs of SEAL Team THREE (ST-3) combat swimmers sitting in a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) dawn their face mask and prepare to go on bag for two minutes to breath out all the nitrogen in

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: U. S. Marines exit the ramp of a C-130 aircraft over North Carolina

U. S. Marines exit the ramp of a C-130 aircraft over North Carolina
July 8, 2013 - Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, exit the ramp of a C-130 aircraft during a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO)

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Members of the Pathfinder Platoon await to jump from a Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules

Members of the Pathfinder Platoon await to jump from a Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules
Members of the British Army Pathfinder Platoon participate in parachute jump training aboard a Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Camouflaged soldier C015 / 7695

Camouflaged soldier C015 / 7695
Camouflaged soldier hiding in grass. He is taking part in an international competition for special forces and intelligence units

Background imageSpecial Forces Collection: Military arctic survival training

Military arctic survival training. Navy recruits in a snowstorm, during arctic survival training in Northern Greenland. The recruits are on a 100 kilometre ski race as part of training for the Royal




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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.