Soldiers and civilians assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve
Soldiers and civilians assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Command headquarters at Fort Bragg, N.C. gathered together, April 20, 2016, to celebrate 108th anniversary of the of the U.S. Army Reserve. The U.S. Army... More
U.S. Army Reserve Command officers and noncommissioned
U.S. Army Reserve Command officers and noncommissioned officers participate in a staff run at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 21, 2017, to celebrate the 109th birthday of the Army Reserve. Created April 23, 1908 as the... More
Soldiers bring in toys in hopes of earning a coveted
Soldiers bring in toys in hopes of earning a coveted seat for the 15th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 7, 2012. The first phase of Toy Drop includes bringing in an unwrap... More
A Baby Allie doll waits to be donated at the 16th Annual
A Baby Allie doll waits to be donated at the 16th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, at Green Ramp, Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 6, 2013. The first phase of toy drop includes bringing ... More
Spc. Matthew G. Kreps, 118th Military Police Company,
Spc. Matthew G. Kreps, 118th Military Police Company, 503d Military Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th Military Police Brigade, XVII Airborne Corps (Airborne) exchanges flags with Canadian jumpmaster Cpt. Andrew... More
U.S. Army Reserve Command officers and noncommissioned
U.S. Army Reserve Command officers and noncommissioned officers run past "Iron Mike" during a staff run at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 23, 2014, to celebrate the 106th birthday of the Army Reserve. Created in 1908 ... More
The U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve
The U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command atrium is lined with Soldiers and civilians during the command's 105th anniversary celebration at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 23, 2013. Created in 1908 as ... More
The sun eclipses the moon over Disney Drive at Bagram
The sun eclipses the moon over Disney Drive at Bagram Air Field Dec. 10.
Spc. Carl Best, a 35F/Intelligence Analyst with the
Spc. Carl Best, a 35F/Intelligence Analyst with the 378th Military Police Battalion, engages targets during the live shoothouse mystery event at the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy... More
U.S. Army Spc. Devon Boxa from San Angelo, Texas, a
U.S. Army Spc. Devon Boxa from San Angelo, Texas, a member of Company B, 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, admires the Afghan landscape out the back door of a CH-47D Chinook helicopter as another Chinook ... More
Elders who are members of provincial peace councils
Elders who are members of provincial peace councils are greeted by members of the provincial High Peace Council and Gul Agha Sherzai (far right), governor of Nangarhar province, at the governor's palace in Jala... More
French Army Cpl. Ghurzoule pulls guard at the landing
French Army Cpl. Ghurzoule pulls guard at the landing zone on Forward Operating Base Tagab-Kutschbach, Dec. 24.
"Santa," aka U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Lausier,
"Santa," aka U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Lausier, from Swampscott, Mass., listens with a group of fellow soldiers attached to Provincial Reconstruction Team- Kapisa, Task Force Lafayette, as Brig. Gen.... More
Over the wire, Afghanistan, operation Enduring Freedom
Birds fly over a cement blast barrier into Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar)
Najibullah, 10, pauses at the exit the Craig Joint-Theater
Najibullah, 10, pauses at the exit the Craig Joint-Theater Hospital Jan. 9. He was severely injured in the stomach July 20, in Ghazni province and had been under the hospital’s care ever since.
A U.S. Army mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle
A U.S. Army mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle makes its way down Disney Drive, past the crosswalk to the Khole dining facility, during a snowstorm the night of Jan. 22.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Novak, from Temple, Texas,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Novak, from Temple, Texas, 3rd Platoon, Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan, calls for a member of the Afghan Border Police to slo... More
Camp Clark dining facility manager George Piccardi,
Camp Clark dining facility manager George Piccardi, from Diamond Bar, Calif., serves up roast beef to hungry soldiers, Feb. 6. Piccardi goes above and beyond for the soldiers of Camp Clark by throwing movie and... More
Afghan boys check out a mine-resistant ambush-protected
Afghan boys check out a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle belonging to the U.S. Army's 3rd Platoon, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, in a small settlement near Camp Clark,... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Aaron Wilson, a native of Moreno Valley,
U.S. Army Pfc. Aaron Wilson, a native of Moreno Valley, Calif., with the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment,Task Force Spartan, prepares 120 mm mortar rounds to ... More
Emanuel Zamai, a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police
Emanuel Zamai, a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police in the city of Gardez, gets a fire started for U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Fo... More
Soldiers from the Scout Platoon, Headquarters and
Soldiers from the Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan observe while members of the local Afghan Uniformed Police conduct a vehicle se... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Clayton Smith, from Oxford, Maine,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Clayton Smith, from Oxford, Maine, Scout Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, looks on as an Afghan Uniform Police... More
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan Border
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan Border Police observe a demonstration in a preventative maintenance, checks and services class conducted by the maintenance platoon from Headquarters and Headqu... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt.'s Mathew Mraz, from Polatello, Idaho,
U.S. Army 1st Lt.'s Mathew Mraz, from Polatello, Idaho, and Omar Williams, from Yonkers, N.Y., who are with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, bri... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jarred Stoffel from Nichols, Wis., and
U.S. Army Spc. Jarred Stoffel from Nichols, Wis., and Staff Sgt. Steven Howard from Ash Fork, Ariz., toss the pigskin around in the snow near the passenger terminal building while waiting for flights to come in... More
Soldiers from U.S. Army Forces Command/U.S. Army Reserve
Soldiers from U.S. Army Forces Command/U.S. Army Reserve Command Special Troops Battalion, U.S. Army Ground Forces Band and FORSCOM public affairs units held a combined run, March 2 at Fort Bragg, N.C. This was... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Grant Lloyd, from Sylvester, Ga., assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Grant Lloyd, from Sylvester, Ga., assigned to 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Blackhawk, scans the horizon as the sun rises in the below-freezing morning ... More
A U.S. Army soldier from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st
A U.S. Army soldier from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Blackhawk, pulls security from the turret of a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle in the small village of Y... More
U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st
U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, patrol through the small village of Yahya Khel March 10. Members of Company A ... More
Maksud, an Afghan National Army soldier, pulls guard
Maksud, an Afghan National Army soldier, pulls guard during a traffic checkpoint with U.S. soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhaw... More
Three Afghan National Army soldiers take a break while
Three Afghan National Army soldiers take a break while conducting a traffic check point with U.S. soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force B... More
A motorcycle rider performs a safety check during the
A motorcycle rider performs a safety check during the second annual Blessing of the Bikes Motorcycle Mentorship Program hosted by U.S. Army Reserve Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 15, 2012. The MMP is designed... More
Soldiers from U.S. Army Reserve Command headquarters
Soldiers from U.S. Army Reserve Command headquarters climb an obstacle during a non-commissioned officer professional development event at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 16, 2012. The soldiers negotiated the obstacles... More
A security guard for the Lebanese company Nassar Group
A security guard for the Lebanese company Nassar Group International pulls guard duty on their living compound, which is inside the Forward Operating Base Super FOB construction site. In addition to a contingen... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Laura Comacho, of New Braunfels,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Laura Comacho, of New Braunfels, Texas, the non-commissioned officer-in-charge of the new mild traumatic brain injury recovery clinic on Forward Operating Base Sharana, stands next to the a... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Davies, a medic for Company
U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Davies, a medic for Company C, 122nd Aviation Support Battalion, Task Force Blackhawk, and a native of Longview, Wash., sits on the bumper of one of the emergency vehicles used by the For... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler addresses soldiers
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler addresses soldiers at the clamshell on Bagram Air Field April 2. Chandler spoke about the importance of the anti-hazing and sexual harassment policies, and then fielded qu... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jessica Utley, from Gasport, N.Y., earns
U.S. Army Sgt. Jessica Utley, from Gasport, N.Y., earns a coin from Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler by explaining to him the proper definition of corrective training at the clamshell on Bagram Air Field ... More
Master Sgt. Kimberly Mercado receives an autograph
Master Sgt. Kimberly Mercado receives an autograph from Vonta Leach, a fullback with the Baltimore Ravens, during his visit to the U.S. Army Forces Command/U.S. Army Reserve Command headquarters at Fort Bragg, ... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Paul Funk (left), deputy commanding
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Paul Funk (left), deputy commanding general for Combined Arms Center-Training, is escorted off the tarmac at Bagram Air Field by U.S. Army Col. Douglas Gabram, 1st Cavalry Division chief of... More
Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher, 7-time NHRA Full Throttle
Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher, 7-time NHRA Full Throttle Series Champion, signs an autograph for Kaylee Cleveland and Spc. Charles Reynolds at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 11, 2012. Schumacher will be carrying the Arm... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Roddirick Noel, from Atlanta, and Spc.
U.S. Army Pfc. Roddirick Noel, from Atlanta, and Spc. Logan Mize, from Far West, Utah, both with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Corsair, assemble a Grey Eagle unmanned aerial vehic... More
The flight line is reflected in the windows of the
The flight line is reflected in the windows of the air traffic control tower on Forward Operating Base Shank as U.S. Army Spcs. David Hamilton, Quentin Bradford, and Spencer Smith, all air traffic controller sp... More
U.S. Army Spc. Paul Nickens, a native of Cameron, N.C.,
U.S. Army Spc. Paul Nickens, a native of Cameron, N.C., who is serving as a UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief for Task Force Corsair, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, mans the gunner’s seat in his UH-60 Black Hawk durin... More
A U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies over a row of
A U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies over a row of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters parked on Forward Operating Base Shank April 13.
Anglers and military service members sign in at a the
Anglers and military service members sign in at a the registration table for the seventh annual Warriors on the Water Military Appreciation Bass Fishing Tournament at Sports USA on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 25, 2... More
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas Baker and Ken Volker,
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas Baker and Ken Volker, U.S. Army Reserve Command aviation safety officer, talks with students during Career Day at New Century International Elementary School, Fayetteville, N.C., ... More
Non-commissioned officers from the U.S. Army Reserve
Non-commissioned officers from the U.S. Army Reserve Command headquarters head out on a ruck march during an NCO Development Program event at Smith Lake Recreation Area, Fort Bragg, N.C., May 11, 2012. The ruck... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Muna Nur, who was born in Somalia
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Muna Nur, who was born in Somalia but is a native of St. Paul, Minn., currently serving as the non-commissioned officer-in-charge of the 10th Sustainment Brigade, Task Force Muleskinner Tro... More
U.S. Army Spc. Austin Fontenot, of Port Barre, La.,
U.S. Army Spc. Austin Fontenot, of Port Barre, La., a gunner with the 1086th Transportation Company, Louisiana Army National Guard, Task Force Muleskinner, feeds rounds of linked ammunition into place in the gu... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Emmanuel Seals of Homer, La., a truck
U.S. Army Sgt. Emmanuel Seals of Homer, La., a truck commander with the 1086th Transportation Company, Louisiana Army National Guard, Task Force Muleskinner, checks the oil of his palletized load system truck M... More
U.S. Army Spc. Robin Morgan, of Pine Prairy, La., a
U.S. Army Spc. Robin Morgan, of Pine Prairy, La., a gunner with the 1086 Transportation Company, Louisiana Army National Guard, prepares the gunner's nest of her mine resistant ambush protected vehicle on Bagra... More
Soldiers with the U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S.
Soldiers with the U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command headquarters at Fort Bragg, N.C., fill out paperwork during a blood drive, May 31, 2012. This was the first blood drive held at the combi... More
Bill Marvin, with Forbes Cabinet Company, Apex, N.C.,
Bill Marvin, with Forbes Cabinet Company, Apex, N.C., prepares to install lettering during the construction of the U.S. Army Reserve Command Fallen Warrior memorial display at the command's headquarters buildin... More
U.S. Army Spc. Helen Jeschow, a native of Greensboro,
U.S. Army Spc. Helen Jeschow, a native of Greensboro, N.C., hugs Sode Jan, an Afghan girl she has befriended over the course of several months of volunteer work at the Egyptian Field Hospital on Bagram Air Fiel... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Cerrillo, from Covina,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Cerrillo, from Covina, Cali., an advanced designated marksman for the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Task Force Reaper, takes in the view of the Panjshir valley above an old Ru... More
Maj. Gen. Keith L. Thurgood, U.S. Army Reserve Command
Maj. Gen. Keith L. Thurgood, U.S. Army Reserve Command chief of staff, addresses the audience during the dedication of the U.S. Army Reserve Command Fallen Soldier Memorial at the command's headquarters buildin... More
Laura Stultz, wife of Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, addresses
Laura Stultz, wife of Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, addresses the audience during their farewell dinner at the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, N.C., June 8, 2012. The Stultz's have been the command team for the ... More
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley (from left), Brig. Gen.
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley (from left), Brig. Gen. Rock Donahue, and Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, render honors during the U.S. Army Reserve Command promotion ceremony and change of command ceremony at Fort Bragg, ... More
The 338th Army Band performs during the U.S. Army Reserve
The 338th Army Band performs during the U.S. Army Reserve Command promotion ceremony and change of command ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 9, 2012. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley assumed command from Lt. Gen. Ja... More
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, chief, U.S. Army Reserve,
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, chief, U.S. Army Reserve, and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, addresses Army Reserve leaders and civilians during the Senior Leader Conference at the Raleigh Conventio... More
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, commanding general, U.S.
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, right, introduces Ho Lee, and Christine Chon, who both work in the USARC G-8, to Gen. Sang Ki Kim, Republic of Korea Army chief of staf... More
The cavity where the largest of the Buddha's of Bamiyan
The cavity where the largest of the Buddha's of Bamiyan statues, known as the "Father Buddha," used to stand, as seen from above, June 14, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 507 and 554 and were th... More
New Zealand Sgt. Maj. Paxworthy, a native of Palmerston
New Zealand Sgt. Maj. Paxworthy, a native of Palmerston North, pulls security under an airplane wing at the Forward Operating Base Bamyan airfield, June 15, 2012. The smaller of the two famous “Buddha's of Bamy... More
New Zealand soldiers, Malaysian soldiers, and civilian
New Zealand soldiers, Malaysian soldiers, and civilian contractors with Task Unit Crib play a game of dodge ball on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 19, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand and Malaysia have been... More
A local boy who was serving tea at a meeting of local
A local boy who was serving tea at a meeting of local farmers flashes a shy smile through the grass blades in an orchard near the town of Bamyan June 16, 2012.
Bamyan Governor Habiba Sarabi's security detail escorts
Bamyan Governor Habiba Sarabi's security detail escorts her as she leaves a meeting at the Bamyan Cultural Heritage Center June 18, 2012. Sarabi is the only female Governor of an Afghan province in history.
Several young women weave a large rug at the Arzu Studio
Several young women weave a large rug at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley, about five miles west of the town of Bamyan June 20, 2012. Women enrolled the program receive higher than average com... More
Spc. Ali Mohammad, a native of Statford, Conn. Medical
Spc. Ali Mohammad, a native of Statford, Conn. Medical Lab Technician assigned to 405th combat Support Hospital, 3rd Medical Command, West Hartford, Conn., executes the Army Standard Uniform (ASU) Deficiencies ... More
Spc. Mitchell Froom, Combat Engineer, 428th Engineer
Spc. Mitchell Froom, Combat Engineer, 428th Engineer Company, 416th Theater Engineer Command grapples with Spc. Logan Walz, Cargo Specialist 919th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Comman... More
A girl and her brother enjoy the amazing scenery at
A girl and her brother enjoy the amazing scenery at Band-e-Amir National Park about an hour's drive west of the town of Bamyan, June 27, 2012. Band-e-Amir is one of only two national parks in Afghanistan.
Arizona Sen. John McCain leaves the Craig Joint Theater
Arizona Sen. John McCain leaves the Craig Joint Theater Hospital on Bagram Air Field after visiting with wounded warriors July 4, 2012. McCain spent the afternoon on the airfield meeting with constituents, cond... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Mitch Prater conducts an incoming
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Mitch Prater conducts an incoming brief to cadre of the 2012 United States Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition support group at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 13, 2012.
Sgt. Anthony Mitchell, a broadcaster of the 3rd Medical
Sgt. Anthony Mitchell, a broadcaster of the 3rd Medical Deployment Support command, studies prior to the 2012 Best Warrior Competition. Mitchell was champion of the combatives portion of the 2010 Best Warrior C... More
Sgt. Stanley Garrastazu, a satellite operator and
Sgt. Stanley Garrastazu, a satellite operator and maintenance specialist assigned to the 4th Joint Support Command, 335th Signal Command, studies, July 15, before the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competi... More
Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition cadre prepare
Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition cadre prepare gear and equipment for competitors before the start of the competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 14, 2012.
United States Army Reserve Command 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Spc. Kyle A. Hughes, an electrician with the 486th Engineer Company representing the 416th Theater Engineer Command, studies for the 2012 United States Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy Wis.,... More
Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler, the 2009 U.S. Army Reserve
Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler, the 2009 U.S. Army Reserve Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, quizzes Cpl. Adam Lucas, the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, at Fort McCoy,... More
Spc. Adam Engel, a civil affairs specialist with the
Spc. Adam Engel, a civil affairs specialist with the 401st Civil Affairs Battalion, studies note cards July 14 to prepare for the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis. Engel, a Rocheste... More
Spc. Joshua Peterson, representing the Joint and Special
Spc. Joshua Peterson, representing the Joint and Special Troops Support Command, collects all necessary gear needed during the Central Issue Facility issue before the start of the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior... More
Drill Sgt. Christin Anderson of Cary, N.C., a supply
Drill Sgt. Christin Anderson of Cary, N.C., a supply specialist assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Brigade, 323rd Regiment, acts as a troop commander in a convoy simulator at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 14, 2012. “I w... More
Staff Sgt. Bret Klatt, a civil affairs team sergeant
Staff Sgt. Bret Klatt, a civil affairs team sergeant with the 401st Civil Affairs Battalion, helps a soldier study for the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition July 14 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Klatt, a Rochest... More
Sgt. Erika Bagley, a satellite communication system
Sgt. Erika Bagley, a satellite communication system operator, representing the 311th Signal Command, reviews Army doctrine on her E-Reader before the start of the Army Reserve Best Warrior competition at Fort M... More
Cpl. Zeta Green, a public affairs non-commissioned
Cpl. Zeta Green, a public affairs non-commissioned officer, checks the settings on her video camera before interviewing a soldier competing in the 2012 U.S Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition July 17 at Fort ... More
Water belonging to Spc. Jonathan P. Chacon, an ammunition
Water belonging to Spc. Jonathan P. Chacon, an ammunition specialist with the 163rd Ordnance Company, 79th Sustainment Support Command in Covina, Calif., sits by the door to the barracks room he moved into July... More
Spc. Carl Best from Lincolnshire, Ill., and is an
Spc. Carl Best from Lincolnshire, Ill., and is an intelligence analyst with the 378th Military Intelligence Battalion representing the Military Intelligence Readiness Command, checks in to inprocessing station ... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Schultz, the Army Reserve's
Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Schultz, the Army Reserve's top non-commissioned officer, speaks to competitors, sponsors and cadre at the no-host social, July 15, at the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Compet... More
Sgt. Donovan J. Brunkalla, an ammunition specialist,
Sgt. Donovan J. Brunkalla, an ammunition specialist, from Covina, Calif., assigned to the 163rd Ordinance Company, 79th Support Sustainment Command, writes life assessments to continue to grow as a leader. Brun... More
Soldiers competing in the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best
Soldiers competing in the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition walk to the start of the hand grenade qualification course, July 16 at Fort McCoy, Wis. The competitors, many of whom hadn't qualified w... More
Spc. Benjamin Olson, an infantryman with the 3/304th
Spc. Benjamin Olson, an infantryman with the 3/304th Regiment representing the 108th Training Command, prepares himself July 16 for the Warrior Tasks portion of the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at... More
Cpl. Adam Lucas, a 68A/Biomedical Equipment Specialist
Cpl. Adam Lucas, a 68A/Biomedical Equipment Specialist with 4225th U.S. Army Hospital, Fort Harrison, Mont., waits to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during the helicopter lift mystery event at the 2012 U.S... More
Spc. Ivan Pimentel from Modesto, Calif., and is a human
Spc. Ivan Pimentel from Modesto, Calif., and is a human resources specialist with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5-75th Training Division, finishes putting on and taking off his Mission Oriented Pro... More
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, an infantryman,
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, an infantryman, from Oshkosh, Wis., who works as the operations non-commissioned officer at the Army Ready Reserve Training center, fires a round from his M-249 weapon duri... More
Staff Sgt. Phillip Elliott, a 35M/Human Intelligence
Staff Sgt. Phillip Elliott, a 35M/Human Intelligence Collection Specialist with Bravo Company, 377th Military Intelligence Battalion, takes advantage of a little downtime during the helicopter lift mystery even... More
Soldiers competing for the right to be called the U.S.
Soldiers competing for the right to be called the U.S. Army Reserve’s Best Warrior and a chance to represent the USARC in the Army’s Best Warrior Competition, march to the firing lanes after discovering they wi... More
Junior enlisted soldiers prepare for a helicopter to
Junior enlisted soldiers prepare for a helicopter to their next event, July 16, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis. The helicopter flying the competitors did some comb... More
Before dawn, troops competiting in the 2012 U.S. Army
Before dawn, troops competiting in the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition exit buses to begin the Army Physical Fitness Test at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 16. The APFT is the first event of a grueling ... More
Spc. Ivan Pimentel, a human resources specialist
Spc. Ivan Pimentel, a human resources specialist representing the 75th Training Division, calls out the number on his chest to his grader during the 2-mile run at the Army Reserve Best Warrior competition physi... More
Spc. Ahlam Gutierrez, an Army bandperson in the 800th
Spc. Ahlam Gutierrez, an Army bandperson in the 800th Army Band representing the 63rd Regional Support Command, listens to instructions for the warrior tasks event on July 16 at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warri... More