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First Army Soldier brings realism to medic training
June 6, 2018
Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Douglas works with other First Army Soldiers during a moulage class while supporting the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team's mobilization and validation exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas. Douglas, who is self-taught, used her knowledge to provide insight and training to other OC/Ts to enhance the realism of potential wounds suffered on the battlefield.
The best part of waking up is Dustoff coffee in your cup
June 6, 2018
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Amato assigned to 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, prepares an iced coffee for Spc Sarah Morris at the Dustoff Coffee shop at Camp Taji, Iraq May 18, 2018.
35th Engineers participate in Oman counter IED exchange
June 5, 2018
Maj. Brian Sayer, right, and Master Sgt. Rodney Haesemeyer, 35th Engineer Brigade, Task Force Spartan, discuss tactics, techniques and procedures of countering improvised explosive devices and praise the Omani soldiers on their excellent work on the practical exercise lanes.
Army researching high-performance lightweight helmet
June 5, 2018
Representatives of the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, out of Natick, Massachusetts, had an array of combat helmets on display at the Pentagon, May 24 and 25, 2018, as part of a "Close Combat Lethality Tech Day." This helmet, a NSRDEC prototype, provides equal protection to earlier helmets but at less weight.
DoD: Enhanced support for military special-needs families
June 4, 2018
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Idaho Guard member finds peace six years after he was shot
June 4, 2018
Sgt. Albert Vieth meets Capt. Nicole Washington at Fort Hood, Texas, upon the A, 1-168th GSAB's return from Afghanistan Feb. 9, 2013. Vieth was shot in the arm on a mission in Afghanistan on June 3, 2012.
Colorado Air National Guard participates in Saber Strike 18
June 4, 2018
Ten F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, are being inspected by the maintenance crew at Amari Air Base, Estonia, in support of Saber Strike 18, June 1, 2018. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to enhance interoperability among allies and regional partners. This year's exercise will take place June 3-15, focusing on improving land and air operational capabilities with an additional key objective to train with NATO's enhanced Forward Presence.
Air Guard attack controllers train for tough missions
June 1, 2018
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Cook, 116th Air Support Operations Squadron, 194th Wing, Washington Air National Guard, takes notes while speaking to F-35 Lightning pilots during close air support training at the Utah Test and Training Range, April 11, 2018. The mission of a JTAC is to integrate into Army units and be there to control close air support assets when needed. JTACs talk to the pilots overhead and lead them to enemy forces on the ground, bringing overwhelming firepower to the battle.
173rd Fighter Wing provides scientists with Antarctic chaplain
June 1, 2018
U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Kraig Kroeker, the 173rd Fighter Wing chaplain, stands for a photo at McMurdo Station on Antarctica where he provided mental health and spiritual support for almost two months in partnership with the National Science Foundation. The foundation relies on the Air National Guard to supply chaplains who are trained to operate in austere environments and who in-turn get to hone their skills in a short period of time.
Twins serve together for nearly 20 years at the 178th Wing
May 31, 2018
Senior Master Sgt. Tabatha King, newly selected Chief enlisted manager of the 178th Communications Flight, left, and Master Sgt. Tammy Remley, Senior NCO in charge of inspections with the 178th Inspector General Office, pose for a photo April 26 at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio.
Washington's State Partnership Program continues to grow
May 30, 2018
81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team members and three officers from the Royal Thai Army pose for a photo by the Washington National Guard headquarters building on Camp Murray, Wash. on April 5, 2018.
Strong community partnerships bolster 173rd FW’s mission
May 30, 2018
Drivers and pedestrians in downtown Klamath Falls, Ore., are treated to a large mural depicting the mission at the 173rd Fighter Wing and its namesake, Lt. David R. Kingsley, who received the Medal of Honor for heroism and sacrifice during WWII that cost him his life. The mural is painted by a local artist, Chris Young, and adorns the side of the local VFW Post.
Puerto Rican Airmen lean on each other to continue mission
May 30, 2018
An Airman assigned to the 156th Airlift Wing wears the unit’s patch at Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico May 29, 2018. Unit members continue their mission despite facing incredible challenges from Hurricane Maria to losing nine Airmen in a WC-130 crash.
WWII vet fires high-tech howitzer with Guard for first time
May 29, 2018
WWII veteran Charlie Brown, who served with the 258th Field Artillery, arrives on in the training site of Fort Drum, Watertown, N.Y., May 23, 2018. Brown was a guest of the 258 during their annual training, and would be pulling the lanyard on the first M777 howitzer to fire.
More nutrition to fuel Soldier lethality
May 29, 2018
The prototype Close Combat Assault Ration on display at the Pentagon May 24, 2018, includes a tart cherry nut bar, cheddar cheese bar, mocha desert bar, vacuum-dried strawberries and trail mix of fruit and nuts, among other items that were vacuum-microwave dried
180FW maintainers simulate operations during chemical attack
May 25, 2018
An Airman with the 180th Fighter Wing maintenance group uses hand signals to direct an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training exercise on May 19, 2018. Airmen wore Mission-Oriented Personal Protective gear while maintaining, launching and recovering aircraft to simulate operating in an environment in which a chemical attack occurred.
Utah Homeland Response Force trains in Missouri seismic zone
May 25, 2018
Members of the Utah National Guard Homeland Response Force (HRF) participated in regional disaster training in Missouri, May 14-18, 2018, as part of the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) exercise hosted by the Missouri National Guard. The UTNG 116th Engineer Company trained with members of Missouri Task Force One during search and extraction missions, shoring of unstable structures and breaching of structures to reach hypothetical patients.
U.S., Canadian forces strengthen bond with Maple Resolve
May 24, 2018
U.S. Army artillerymen from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., conduct interoperability training with U.S. Marine Forward Observers from the 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company as part of Exercise Maple Resolve 18-01, Canadian Forces Base, Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. Maple Resolve is an allied exercise involving U.S. and Canadian militaries, as well as personnel from Great Britain, Australia, and France. The annual exercise identifies interoperability issues between the forces and allows the partner nations to overcome them during training. (Photo by 2nd Lt. Eric-James Estrada) (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
W.Va. Guardsman uses language skills for dream job in Peru
May 23, 2018
Capt. Joe Reppert, West Virginia National Guard Traditional Commanders Activities (TCA) coordinator at the U.S. Embassy Peru, discusses potential engagements with the Peruvian Army during a meeting held Feb. 1, 2018, in Lima, Peru, as a part of key leader engagement for the State Partnership Program. The WVNG and Peruvian Army and Air Force have been partners through the National Guard Bureau’s SPP program since 1996.
Army National Guard helping in Hawaii as volcano erupts
May 23, 2018
Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara, Joint Task Force 5-0 commander, and Hawaii Gov. David Ige examine an area in Leilani Estates where lava over ran the road, May 08, 2018, Pahoa Hawaii.