U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, National Guard

U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Soldiers from the 1222nd Sapper Company after they conduced lane breech exercises, Aug. 16, 2014. Grass visited Guard members and commanders at McEntire Joint National Guard Base and McCrady Training Center in Eastover, S.C., discussing the benefits the S.C. National Guard brings to the state and nation. The visit was also an opportunity for Grass to visit with troops in the field and get to know their training and experience. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brad Mincey/Released)