Ken Kurtze joined members of the Helendale community
Ken Kurtze joined members of the Helendale community during their Mojave River Trail Days event Oct. 5-6 by showing how horseshoes were made in the good old days. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
A CBRNE Response Team member inspects a possible "chemical
A CBRNE Response Team member inspects a possible "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. CBRNE refers to the team's specialty of mitigating chemi... More
The 20th CBRNE Command, the U.S. Department of Defense's
The 20th CBRNE Command, the U.S. Department of Defense's only command that combats chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive hazards, marked its 10th anniversary Oct. 16, 2014. (U.S. Army photo ... More
Veterans who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans
Veterans who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony March 28 salute during the national anthem.
From left: Staff Sgt. Joshua Reed, 32, from Canon City,
From left: Staff Sgt. Joshua Reed, 32, from Canon City, Colo., Sgt. 1st Class Dallas Jackson, 35, from Jonesboro, La., and Spc. Alejandro Perez, 24, of Sweetwater, Texas, take cover during an "indirect fire" sc... More
Fort Irwin EOD welcomes Bahamas Defense Force delegation
Staff Sgt. Stephen Shubert, EOD team leader, and Royal Bahamas Defense Force Leading Seaman Malford Ingraham discuss the results of an EOD training exercise.
The Fallen Soldier Memorial at the Fort Irwin, Calif.,
The Fallen Soldier Memorial at the Fort Irwin, Calif., 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held Sept. 11, 2014.
Col. Jon Braga, garrison commander at Fort Irwin, Calif.,
Col. Jon Braga, garrison commander at Fort Irwin, Calif., welcomes Gold Star families, active duty Soldiers and those from the local communities who support both to Fort Irwin's "A Day of Gratitude" event held ... More
Col. Jon Braga, Fort Irwin Army Garrison commander,
Col. Jon Braga, Fort Irwin Army Garrison commander, accepts a military appreciation plaque from Ron Clark, Helendale Community Services District vice president, Oct. 5. The presentation was part of the two-day ... More
A CBRNE Response Team member takes and securely packages
A CBRNE Response Team member takes and securely packages possible "chemical weapons" related material during a training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. CBRNE refers to the team's spec... More
Maj. Gen. Ted Martin, commanding general of the National
Maj. Gen. Ted Martin, commanding general of the National Training Center, presents distinquished visitors to the Vietnam Veteran's Ceremony held at Fort Irwin March 28 with commemorative pins.
Spc. Alejandro Perez, 24, of Sweetwater, Texas, takes
Spc. Alejandro Perez, 24, of Sweetwater, Texas, takes cover during an "indirect fire" scenario Aug. 20 in "the box." Perez is from the 44th Chemical Company out of Fort Hood, Texas. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Ir... More
Fueled by the Fallen Angel Cars honors those who lost
Fueled by the Fallen Angel Cars honors those who lost their lives during the attacks of 9/11. They were featured at the Fort Irwin, Calif., 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sept. 11, 2014.
(Left to right) Teresa Bullock, Spc. Zachary Brooks,
(Left to right) Teresa Bullock, Spc. Zachary Brooks, Staff Sgt. Amber Brooks and Maj. Gen. Ted Martin, commanding general of the National Training Center, pose with a Gold Star Banner presented the two young so... More
Fort Irwin’s Dave Crichton poses for a photo at the
Fort Irwin’s Dave Crichton poses for a photo at the Mojave River Trail Days event held Oct. 5-6 in Helendale, Calif. The two-day event saw many from the local community, plus members of the Fort Irwin family at... More
A CBRNE Response Team makes their way toward a suspected
A CBRNE Response Team makes their way toward a suspected "chemical weapons" facility during a WMD training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. CBRNE refers to the team's specialty of miti... More
Mr. William Gang, civilian aide to the secretary of
Mr. William Gang, civilian aide to the secretary of the Army, speaks to those in attendance at the Vietnam Veterans tribute held at Fort Irwin, Calif., March 28.
Staff Sgt. Marcus McCormick, of the 289th Quartermaster
Staff Sgt. Marcus McCormick, of the 289th Quartermaster Company, provides a convoy its mission brief Aug. 20 during a morning supply mission. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
Fort Irwin Garrison Commander Col. Jon Braga speaks
Fort Irwin Garrison Commander Col. Jon Braga speaks at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held Sept. 11, 2014.
Gold Star Families, active duty Soldiers and members
Gold Star Families, active duty Soldiers and members of the local communities who support both pose for a group photo in front of Fort Irwin's painted rocks Nov. 25, 2014.
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Lance Howton performs
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Lance Howton performs during the 2013 Mojave River Trail Days extreme cowboy competition in Helendale, Calif., Oct. 5. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
A member of the 2-3rd Infantry Battalion of the 3-2nd
A member of the 2-3rd Infantry Battalion of the 3-2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team stands guard around a suspected "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise Jan. 31 at Fort Irwin's National Training Center.
Veterans who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans
Veterans who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony March 28 show their respect during the national anthem.
It was a hot Mojave Desert day for Soldiers training
It was a hot Mojave Desert day for Soldiers training here, but that didn't stop Spc. Christian Dryer, 22, from Vancouver, Wash., from cooking up a feast for troops. Inside the field kitchen, temperatures soared... More
The second grade class of Lewis Elementary School supporting
The second grade class of Lewis Elementary School supporting the 9/11 memorial procession Sept. 11, 2014, at Fort Irwin.
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Lance Howton performs
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Lance Howton performs during the 2013 Mojave River Trail Days extreme cowboy competition in Helendale, Calif. Oct. 5.
Pfc. Kim Landicho, 24, monitors a soldier for possible
Pfc. Kim Landicho, 24, monitors a soldier for possible "chemical weapons" contamination during a WMD elimination exercise held at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. Landicho, in the green gloves, sa... More
Veterans and their supporters who attended the Fort
Veterans and their supporters who attended the Fort Irwin Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony March 28 make their way to the fort in a motorcycle convoy.
A "wounded" Soldier is loaded onto transportation in
A "wounded" Soldier is loaded onto transportation in preparation for further treatment. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
The Fallen Soldier Memorial at the Fort Irwin, Calif.,
The Fallen Soldier Memorial at the Fort Irwin, Calif., 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held Sept. 11, 2014.
Col. Jon Braga, Fort Irwin Army Garrison commander,
Col. Jon Braga, Fort Irwin Army Garrison commander, accepts a military appreciation plaque from Ron Clark, Helendale Community Services District vice president, Oct. 5. The presentation was part of the two-day ... More
Pfc. Kim Landicho, 24, monitors a soldier for possible
Pfc. Kim Landicho, 24, monitors a soldier for possible "chemical weapons" contamination during a WMD elimination exercise held at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31. Landicho, in the green gloves, sa... More
Sgt. Shane Hayes, 30, from Memphis, Tenn., straps down
Sgt. Shane Hayes, 30, from Memphis, Tenn., straps down gear in preparation for rolling out on a mission. (Photo by G. A. Volb/Fort Irwin Public Affairs)
Young Soldiers from Fort Irwin, Calif., visit the Fallen
Young Soldiers from Fort Irwin, Calif., visit the Fallen Soldier Memorial table at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held Sept. 11, 2014.
Soldiers from the 2-3rd Infantry Battalion of the 3-2nd
Soldiers from the 2-3rd Infantry Battalion of the 3-2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., secure a possible "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise at Fort Irwin... More
Ladder Truck 152 was on hand for the 9/11 Memorial
Ladder Truck 152 was on hand for the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held at Fort Irwin Sept. 11, 2014. The ladder truck was originally stationed in Queens, N.Y., at station 152 and responded to the attacks on the World... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hanuszczak, 32, securely packages
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hanuszczak, 32, securely packages material taken from a suspected "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31.
Fort Irwin's Pentagon-shaped 9/11 Memorial will include
Fort Irwin's Pentagon-shaped 9/11 Memorial will include steel from the World Trade Center surrounded by a reflecting pool and walls specific to the Pentagon, the Twin Towers, and Flight 93 which crashed in a Pe... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hanuszczak, 32, securely packages
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hanuszczak, 32, securely packages material taken from a suspected "chemical weapons" facility during a training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Center Jan. 31.
A soldier from the CBRNE Response Team prepares to
A soldier from the CBRNE Response Team prepares to inspect suspected "chemical weapons" material during a WMD elimination exercise held Jan. 31 at Fort Irwin's National Training Center.
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas,
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas, labels and prepares to send suspected "chemical weapons" related material out of a facility during a WMD training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Ce... More
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas,
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas, labels and prepares to send suspected "chemical weapons" related material out of a facility during a WMD training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Ce... More
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas,
Sgt. 1st Class Rich Bond, 37, from Houston, Texas, labels and prepares to send suspected "chemical weapons" related material out of a facility during a WMD training exercise at Fort Irwin's National Training Ce... More