Staff Sgt. Aaron Vannett searches buildings for insurgents
Staff Sgt. Aaron Vannett searches buildings for insurgents during a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
The training grounds for the 818th Engineer Company
The training grounds for the 818th Engineer Company at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company drive into a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company drive into a village during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a basic Combatives class at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative
Members of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company get on line to
Members of the 818th Engineer Company get on line to prepare for route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
North Dakota National Guard Engineers pose with 2012
North Dakota National Guard Engineers pose with 2012 engineer awards presented at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., April 19, 2013. From left to right, Capt. Alan Roehrich, West Fargo, N.D., selected as the "Best Enginee... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Staff Sgt. Aaron Vannett searches buildings for insurgents
Staff Sgt. Aaron Vannett searches buildings for insurgents during a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder
Sgt. 1st Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducting Mou... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a basic Combatives class at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative
Members of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrates how to use the Talon robot before route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
Maj. Gen. Todd T. Semonite (second from left), deputy
Maj. Gen. Todd T. Semonite (second from left), deputy commanding general and deputy chief of engineers, presents the 2012 Itschner Award to Capt. Lance Meier, commander, 188th Engineer Company (Vertical) of the... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Staff Sgt. Aaron Vannett searches buildings for insurgents
Staff Sgt. Aaron Vannett searches buildings for insurgents during a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder
Sgt. 1st Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducting Mou... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative
Members of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a basic Combatives class at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrates how to use the Talon robot before route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
Sgt. Jeremy F. Knudson, Blanchard, N.D., listens to
Sgt. Jeremy F. Knudson, Blanchard, N.D., listens to award announcements at an engineer award banquet at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., April 19, 2013. Knudson is wearing the Sturgis Medal around his neck that he recei... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Staff Sgt. Aaron Vannett searches buildings for insurgents
Staff Sgt. Aaron Vannett searches buildings for insurgents during a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducti... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Spc. Patrick Keller and Spc. Travis Lutz, of the 818th
Spc. Patrick Keller and Spc. Travis Lutz, of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a basic Combatives class at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrates how to use the Talon robot before route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
Capt. Alan Roehrich, West Fargo, N.D., listens to award
Capt. Alan Roehrich, West Fargo, N.D., listens to award announcements at an engineer award banquet at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., April 19, 2013. Roehrich was selected as the "Best Engineer Platoon Leader" for 2012... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Sgt. Aaron Schmidt yells at an insurgent to put their
Sgt. Aaron Schmidt yells at an insurgent to put their weapon down during a conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder
Sgt. 1st Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducting Mou... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a basic Combatives class at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Spc. Patrick Keller and Spc. Travis Lutz, of the 818th
Spc. Patrick Keller and Spc. Travis Lutz, of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrates how to use the Talon robot before route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Sgt. Aaron Schmidt yells at an insurgent to put their
Sgt. Aaron Schmidt yells at an insurgent to put their weapon down during a conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducti... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company prepare simulated
Members of the 818th Engineer Company prepare simulated wounded for evacuation during Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a basic Combatives class at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Spc. Patrick Keller and Spc. Travis Lutz, of the 818th
Spc. Patrick Keller and Spc. Travis Lutz, of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company
Sgt. Kyle Christensen of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrates how to use the Talon robot before route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company investigate a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company investigate a room after raiding it during Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducti... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Spc. Patrick Keller and Spc. Travis Lutz, of the 818th
Spc. Patrick Keller and Spc. Travis Lutz, of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company carry a simulated
Members of the 818th Engineer Company carry a simulated wounded soldier to an extraction point during Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company warm up for a basic Combatives class at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrate how
Members of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrate how to use the robotic arm on the Buffalo before route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company investigate a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company investigate a room after raiding it during Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood Mo., March 25, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducti... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a basic
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a basic Combatives class at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Sgt. Kevin Remington, of the 818th Engineer Company,
Sgt. Kevin Remington, of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company carry a simulated
Members of the 818th Engineer Company carry a simulated wounded soldier to an extraction point during Casulty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrate how
Members of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrate how to use the robotic arm on the Buffalo before route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company investigate a
Members of the 818th Engineer Company investigate a room after raiding it during Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducti... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Sgt. Kevin Remington, of the 818th Engineer Company,
Sgt. Kevin Remington, of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 28, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrate how
Members of the 818th Engineer Company demonstrate how to use the robotic arm on the Buffalo before route clearance operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 29, 2012.
Staff Sgt. Corey Ebach, Spc. Scott Kraft, Staff Sgt.
Staff Sgt. Corey Ebach, Spc. Scott Kraft, Staff Sgt. James Jefferson, 1st Sgt. Russell Garrett of the 818th Engineer Company investigate a room after raiding it during Military Operations on Urban Terrain exerc... More
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military
Members of the 818th Engineer Company conduct a Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 25, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle
Members of the 818th Engineer Company encounter a vehicle born improvised explosive device during Mounted Convoy Operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting
Members of the 818th Engineer Company deal with protesting and protesters throwing fruit during Entry Control Point operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 26, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Francetich meets with a village elder to discuss problems in the village and to gain intelligence about insurgents in the area. Francetich is part of the 818th Engineering Company conducti... More
Spc. Ian Placek, of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct
Spc. Ian Placek, of the 818th Engineer Company, conduct Preventative Maintenance and Checks on their new Buffalo, Husky, and RG-31 vehicles at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.
Spc. Bret Illies, of the 818th Engineer Company pulls
Spc. Bret Illies, of the 818th Engineer Company pulls security during Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) operations at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., March 27, 2012.