The most incredible photos of the US Army in 2016

With forces deployed all over the globe and ever-changing political and battlefield dynamics, the US Army depends on disciplined soldiers at all levels to maintain professionalism and to protect Americans and their interests.

Below we picked our favorite pictures among the Army's 2016 Year in Photos.

The US Army consists of a huge variety of specialized commands and forces. Here a Green Beret, the Army's special forces component, surveys a vast, beautiful landscape.

Here's a classic scene: US Army soldiers doing what they do best — taking a door with overwhelming force ...

... And securing a room like nobody's business.

But Army soldiers don't always waltz into battle on foot. Here paratroopers prepare for an assault after landing.

Some of Army life is what you'd expect — big guns on top of hummers ...

... Anti-armor units practicing to crush enemy tanks ...

... And blasting rockets off with speed and precision.

Specialized vehicles are equipped to fire off even larger rockets.

Ghillie-suited snipers train at blending into their surroundings.

Soldiers also practice putting on camo war paint on soldiers to show they mean business.

During training, soldiers get down and dirty in the mud.

Here, the Army rolls out armored vehicles under smoke and flares.

Facing the harshest elements in sheer mountain cliffs in the wilderness, a soldier takes part in mountain warfare training.

Army Rangers practice grueling, brutal training regimes focused on lethality and resourcefulness.

But the Army is about more than fighting, it's also about supporting your team ...

... Facing your fears besides your brothers in arms ...

... And about representing the US and Americans.

Being in the Army is about paying respect to those who came before us and gave their lives ...

... And acknowledging the past and moving forward honorably.

The US Army provides new hope and opportunity to the next generation.

The Army's aviation is also no joke.

Neither is the service's boats. The Army's logistics vessels can move mountains.

And don't think that the US Army doesn't dive.

The US Army doesn't just protect America, it provides safety and security for nations around the world.

Here Latvian allies train to call in air support from US planes, as NATO allies always look out for each other.

US forces also practiced detonating mines with the Germans.

For Army soldiers, any excuse to yell "HOOAH" will do.

Even Captain America has to give it up. There's strong, and then there's Army strong.

The most incredible photos of the US Army in 2016

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