Stars And Stripes' Best Photos From Afghanistan, 2012

U.S. Department Of Defense: Year In Photos 2012

Sunset Soldiers - Soldiers assigned to Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, Illinois National Guard finish a hard day in the field during training on Camp Ripley, Minn., July 22, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Allison Lampe

WNU Editor: From the U.S. Department of Defense ....

The men and women of the U.S. military serve in operations around the world. They also are family members, athletes and sports fans who embrace life. Military photographers provide a visual record of their activities. In this review, Year in Photos 2012, we offer a selection of some of the most compelling pictures they produced.

Their photo gallery is here.

65 Impressive Photos Of The US Military In 2012

Capt. Michael Stackhouse, of Lima, Ohio, and 1st Sgt. Christopher Roche, of Alexandria, Va., both with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Saber, place gold combat spurs on the feet of Saber Troopers, March 2, 2012. Gold combat spurs are presented to troopers serving more than 30 days in a combat zone with a cavalry unit -- a tradition beginning in the Civil War. (March 2, 2012 - Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon ). U.S. Army / Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon

WNU Editor: An impressive collection of pictures. The photo gallery starts here.

65 Impressive Photos Of The US Military In 2012

Capt. Michael Stackhouse, of Lima, Ohio, and 1st Sgt. Christopher Roche, of Alexandria, Va., both with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Saber, place gold combat spurs on the feet of Saber Troopers, March 2, 2012. Gold combat spurs are presented to troopers serving more than 30 days in a combat zone with a cavalry unit -- a tradition beginning in the Civil War. (March 2, 2012 - Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon ). U.S. Army / Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon

WNU Editor: An impressive collection of pictures. The photo gallery starts here.

A Collection Of Award-Winning British Army Photos (Photo Gallery)

A shot by photographer Cpl Steve Blake RLC (Army Photographer), a Pro Portfolio runner-up

Shooting Stars: Stirring Collection Of Award-Winning Army Photos Shows Britain's Servicemen At War And Relaxing On The Frontline -- Daily Mail

A stirring collection of award-winning army photos unveiled today shows Britain’s soldiers at work and play.

The pictures in the annual Army Photographic Competition have been taken by amateur and professional soldier cameramen and show troops in frontline action, on ceremonial occasions and taking part in sport.

Many have been snapped in Afghanistan, while others have been taken on training exercises at home in the UK.

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WNU Editor: A nice collection of pics.

Japan Holds A Live-Fire Military Exercise In Front Of Mount Fuji (Photo Gallery)

Tracer bullets ricochet off their targets as Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force armoured tanks fire machine guns during an annual night training session in front of Mount Fuji. Picture: REUTERS/Issei Kato

WNU Editor: An impressive photo gallery. The link starts here.