Todays Military

While attention has been focused on the controversial killing of the insurgent by a marine, American forces are still battling rebels across Fallujah. Yesterday, India Company of the 3rd battalion, 5th Marines fought for more than six hours, just south of the main road, after they were fired on in the Byzantian district. It was a fierce clash - in which the marines took several casualties. This report contains some graphic and distressing images.

This video contains footage of US Soldiers, US Marines and Afghan National Army Soldiers during combat operations against Taliban forces. The locations varies from crop field, village street and mountains. Footage was shot in various places in the Kandahar Province, Kunar Province, Helmand Province, Afghanistan 2010 - 2012.

US Navy sailors spend their time for months in the middle of the sea on a ship. But there are times when they have to go into the water. This is because they need to prepare for an emergency or to take a relaxing swim. Because there are sharks swimming there are also many sailors who do not participate in this because they consider it too dangerous. The US Navy has special methods to make sure their crew members are safe in the middle of the sea. What happens when sharks swim too close to a US aircraft carrier? When sailors are allowed to take a dive and jump off the ship, in Naval terminology it is called a "Swim call’’. As soon as the ship’s Commanding Officer checks the sea and gives the go-ahead, sailors jump off a lowered hangar bay elevator into the sea. Although relaxing, swim calls pose quite a risk to an aircraft carrier seeing as all of the ship’s operations are put on hold during this process. Anything can go wrong, from an enemy ship to a shark attack.

The United States has by far the strongest military in the world, with the responsibility to maintain the defense of America and its allies and provide peacekeeping forces all over the world. The United States is home to more than 40 naval bases spread across the eastern and western coasts. Here is The ten biggest naval bases in the United States based on support population.

We explore the intriguing world of food provision for US Navy nuclear submarines. Discover the unique challenges of feeding sailors deep underwater and see how the US Navy overcomes these obstacles to provide fresh, nutritious meals for its crew. Learn about the various methods the Navy uses to source food, including refrigerated storage and resupply, and see the incredible food preparation facilities on board. Discover how the Navy ensures food safety and quality in a highly confined and challenging environment. This video takes you on a journey inside the world's most advanced submarines, providing a rare and fascinating look at the daily lives of US Navy sailors.

Exploring the life inside an amphibious assault ship worth billions of dollars, and highlighting its unique capabilities in the ocean.