U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian L. Ricardo
Marine Candidates participate in a fire team assault course at the Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 17, 2017.
- The US military posts hundreds of photos and videos every day from missions around the world.
- Business Insider selected some of the most compelling images taken in 2018 from across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
The US has the world's most powerful military. It also has a small army of talented photographers who showcase the military's missions and training every day.
At home and around the world, the American armed forces defend US national interests, as well as global peace and security. US troops often put themselves in harm's way in service to the nation as the US fights Taliban forces in Afghanistan and ISIS militants in Syria, and sometimes they make the ultimate sacrifice.
Business Insider selected 27 photos from the US military in 2018 that you won't want to miss.