The Adjutant General of Michigan, Maj. Gen. Paul D.
The Adjutant General of Michigan, Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, briefs community members and leaders of Michigan Industry on the training being taking place by 20 states and 8 nations at the Michigan National Guard... More
French children gather around 173rd Airborne Brigade
French children gather around 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers as Sky Soldiers participate in D-Day Commemorative events in Normandy, France.
A young French boy dressed in camouflage pauses on
A young French boy dressed in camouflage pauses on his bike ride to look through the fence at a vintage Army camp at Sainte Mere Eglise to have visions of himself as a Soldier.
Brigade Color Guard, US Army Photo
A bugle player from the United States Air Force stands by for the playing of Taps an the color guard of the 173rd Airborne Brigade marches forward. This ceremony is a commemoration for the cemetery that was cr... More
An American Paratrooper from the 173d Airborne Brigade
An American Paratrooper from the 173d Airborne Brigade looks out on the English Channel from Pointe du Hoc, a strategic position that was assaulted by U.S. Army Rangers during the Allied Invasion of Normandy.
Dutch jumpmasters train paratroopers from the 173rd
Dutch jumpmasters train paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and across Europe on the techniques necessary for a successful airborne operation using Dutch parachutes. These paratroopers are gathered at... More
We will always remember you
Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and from the Germany Army stand at attention as veterans and community leaders are joined by Lt. Col. Andrew Baker to lay a wreath of remembrance on the marker for t... More
A German paratrooper pauses while carrying his parachute
A German paratrooper pauses while carrying his parachute from the drop zone at Sainte Mere Eglise, France to take out his camera to capture the moment of thousand of French citizens cheering the D Day commemora... More
These brothers who are the children of a Sky Soldier
These brothers who are the children of a Sky Soldier jumping in the D-Day Commemorative jump enthusiastically wave their flags as their father from the 173rd Airborne Brigade descends on to Iron Mike Drop Zone ... More
Honoring the Fallen - A group of men standing next to each other
The mayor of Sainte Mere Eglise, France; a commander from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, and a commander from the German Army pay their respects as taps is played honoring the Paratroopers and Soldiers who died an... More
Leaders stand at attention as the color guard of the
Leaders stand at attention as the color guard of the 173rd Airborne Brigade marches in a ceremony commemorating the temporary cemetery created in Sainte Mere Eglise, France in the days following the D-Day invas... More
Specialist Supel of the 173rd Airborne Brigade stands
Specialist Supel of the 173rd Airborne Brigade stands at attention as German jumpmasters award the German Jump wings to paratroopers who jumped from their aircraft on a D Day commemorative jump at Sainte Mere E... More
Sky Soldier Spec. Josselyn Fuentes from the 173rd Airborne
Sky Soldier Spec. Josselyn Fuentes from the 173rd Airborne Brigade talks with David Eisenhower, grandson of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, at the Normandy American Cemetery following a wreath laying honoring veterans.
An American paratrooper from the 173rd Airborne Brigade
An American paratrooper from the 173rd Airborne Brigade descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone in Sainte Mere Eglise, France wearing a German parachute. The American paratrooper is jumped from a German aircraft to ... More
Iraqi Freedom, US forces in Iraq
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM -- U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III. Nearly 1,000 "Sky Soldiers" of the 173rd Airborne Brigade recently parachuted from C-17s into the Kurdish-controlled ar... More
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Hall (right), an Army surgeon
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Hall (right), an Army surgeon with 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, poses with his brother, Army National Guard Lt. Col. John Hall, the commander of the 126t... More
A Michigan Soldier connects with the memorial to the
A Michigan Soldier connects with the memorial to the thousands who died at the Salispils Concentration Camp in Latvia. The camp is responsible for the deaths of thousands of internees during World War II. Sgt. ... More
Upon landing, a Pennsylvania National Guard KC-135,
Upon landing, a Pennsylvania National Guard KC-135, with Angela Simpson, a Michigan National Guard public affairs office representative aboard for the ride, is escorted to the hangar area at Riga National Airpo... More
A Pittsburgh based KC-135 feeds fuel to a Maryland
A Pittsburgh based KC-135 feeds fuel to a Maryland based A-10 over the Latvian training battlefield below as a part of Saber Strike. Over 6,000 Soldiers from 13 different countries are participating in this yea... More
Saber Strike 15 final ground-battle exercise
ADAZI, Latvia – A Soldier participating in Saber Strike 15, is given tactical and technical instruction during the Saber Strike 15 final ground-battle exercise, June 18, 2015 at the Adazi military training area... More
Danish Homeguard Soldiers at Helo-training at Northern
Danish Homeguard Soldiers at Helo-training at Northern Strike 17 at Camp Grayling, MI.
Company Commander Karsten Falck talking to a Latvian
Company Commander Karsten Falck talking to a Latvian soldier - 03 Kompagnichef Karsten Falck i samtale med den lettiske Delingsfører
Purified water is pumped from "onion" holding bags
Purified water is pumped from "onion" holding bags into a "Hippo" operated by the Grand Rapids based 301st Quartermaster Company in support of Northern Strike 17. Northern Strike 17 is a National Guard Bureau-... More
Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne prepare their
Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne prepare their mortar for an airborne operation
A military videographer from the 173rd Airborne Brigade
A military videographer from the 173rd Airborne Brigade documents paratroopers as they prepare for an airborne insertion in northern Italy. Spec. Steve Malone has worked as a journalist with the 'Sky Soldiers'... More
Mortarmen rig up their system for a jump
The gun crew from the 1/503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, prepare their mortar for an airborne operation. The gun will be dropped separately from the Paratroopers, who will secure the gun and put it into... More
Paratroopers from the 1/91st Cavalry of the 173rd Airborne
Paratroopers from the 1/91st Cavalry of the 173rd Airborne Brigade conducts rehearsals for an upcoming training operation.
Commander's Guidance - A group of soldiers standing in front of a map
Colonel James Bartholomees, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade gives commander's guidance at the beginning of the Swift Response joint-multinational training exercise at Hohenfels, Germany.
Setting Sun Shines on Flag Honor Guard
The setting sun at Grafenworh, Germany shines through the trees as Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade fold the American flag as a part of the retreat ceremony.
Paratroopers from the 1/91 Cavalry of the 173rd Airborne
Paratroopers from the 1/91 Cavalry of the 173rd Airborne Brigade lower the colors at Grafenwohr, Germany at the end of the day. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is U.S. Army Europe's Contingency Response Force, capab... More
The crew chief of a MEDEVAC helicopter directs combat
The crew chief of a MEDEVAC helicopter directs combat medics after they have loaded patients onto the Blackhawk helicopter at Grafenwohr, Germany.
Smoke erupts from the barrel of a M119 howitzer fired
Smoke erupts from the barrel of a M119 howitzer fired by the 4-319 Field Artillery, of the 173rd Airborne Brigade at Grafenwohr, Germany.
An engineer from the 173rd Airborne Brigade uses cuts
An engineer from the 173rd Airborne Brigade uses cuts a grade for an entry control point at Grafenwohr, Germany.
The flight crew and mechanics from C/1-214 AVN make
The flight crew and mechanics from C/1-214 AVN make careful pre-flight checks prior to conducting MEDEVAC operations in support of 173rd Airborne Brigade life fire training at Grafenwohr, Germany.
Serbian and American paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne
Serbian and American paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade stand together on their first day of combined airborne training at a Serbian Army base near Belgrade, Serbia.
An American Soldier can be seen through the window
An American Soldier can be seen through the window of the Novi Sad, Serbia American Corners meeting. The paratroopers were meeting with local Serbians following the 173rd Airborne Brigade's historic combined a... More
Serbian American Paratrooper
Serbian American Paratrooper Spec. Uros Dzelebdzic who was born in Serbia but immigrated to America as a teenager returns to his home country to exchange jump wings with his countrymen.
Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade parachute
Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade parachute into the night sky over near Aviano, Italy.
Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade run the
Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade run the seven mile run through Vicenza, to the top of the challenging Monte Berico and back to their base at Del Din in Italy.
Colonel James Bartholomees, the 173rd Airborne Brigade
Colonel James Bartholomees, the 173rd Airborne Brigade Commander, greets US Ambassador to Italy, Lewis Eisenberg, at the Del Din military base in Vicenza, Italy.
A plane load of paratroopers, Italy
Here is a plane load of 173rd Airborne paratroopers 20 minutes out from an airborne insertion into northern Italy.
The commander of the Alpini Brigade of the Italian
The commander of the Alpini Brigade of the Italian Army salutes the national colors with 173rd Airborne Brigade and Alpini paratroopers prior to conducting winter warfare training in the Dolomite Mountains of n... More
Extreme military journalism, Italy
Military journalist from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Private First Class Josselyn Fuentes, captures Alpine training with 'Sky Soldiers' and Alpini paratroopers.
Colonel James Bartholomees, Commander of the 173rd
Colonel James Bartholomees, Commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade congratulates Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joshua Mathis following his promotion in the War Room at Brigade Headquarters on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy.
The 173rd Airborne Commander, Col. James Bartholomees,
The 173rd Airborne Commander, Col. James Bartholomees, explains the equipment and techniques used by the Sky Soldiers to effectively integrate NATO partners into the fight.
A sergeant communicates with his platoon as they move
A sergeant communicates with his platoon as they move tactically through an urban environment. The Water Purification Platoon from the Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade is conducting a reconnai... More
Rigged, inspected and ready for airborne insertion
Rigged, inspected and ready for airborne insertion by SSG Giovani Gomez, extraction chute NCOIC, and the crew at the heavy drop facility at Aviano Air Base. This M-777 Howitzer package, weighing in at 19,000 p... More
The pilots of a US Air Force C-130 are delivering a
The pilots of a US Air Force C-130 are delivering a 173rd Airborne Brigade M777 Howitzer from heavy drop into Germany in support of 4-319 AFAR operations.
A paratrooper stands watch as #SkySoldiers from the
A paratrooper stands watch as #SkySoldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct an #Airborne insertion onto Juliet Drop Zone in northern Italy. It was less than a minute from exiting the C-130 until the Par... More
Soldiers set out on night operations as the sun sets
Soldiers set out on night operations as the sun sets on paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade who have just completed a forcible entry onto a drop zone in northern Italy.
A jumpmaster from the 173rd Airborne Brigade inspects
A jumpmaster from the 173rd Airborne Brigade inspects his equipment immediately after landing on the drop zone in northern Italy.
Two C-130 Hercules bank after dropping paratroopers
Two C-130 Hercules bank after dropping paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade onto Juliet Drop Zone in northern Italy.
Lt. Col. John Hall, Italy
VICENZA, Italy -- U.S. Army Paratrooper Lt. Col. John Hall, Brigade Public Affairs Officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade, has his portrait taken. Hall is a Michigan N... More
Airborne commanders from the French 11th Airborne Brigade
Airborne commanders from the French 11th Airborne Brigade and the American 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct a ROC drill for Acrinonyx La Marne, a combined airborne insertion with 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion s... More
French paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Brigade
French paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Brigade discuss the airborne assault they will conduct with 173rd Airborne's Brigade Engineer Battalion in to Ger, France.
On a winter day on a drop zone in Ger, France, the
On a winter day on a drop zone in Ger, France, the command team of the 46th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, make battlefield circulation as the American engineers support of French 11th Para... More
New Expert Infantrymen from the First Rock of the 173rd
New Expert Infantrymen from the First Rock of the 173rd Airborne Brigade gather to commemorate the achievement at Del Din in Vicenza, Italy.
As the sun rises on Vicenza, Italy, public affairs
As the sun rises on Vicenza, Italy, public affairs paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade collect their gear following 12 mile ruck march as they covered the expert infantryman badge testing.
Commanders from the 7th Army Training Command and the
Commanders from the 7th Army Training Command and the 173rd Airborne Brigade talk as they walk the halls of Sky Soldier headquarters in Vicenza, Italy.
Maj. Jacob Cross, XO, and Col. Jay Bartholomees, commander
Maj. Jacob Cross, XO, and Col. Jay Bartholomees, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, listen as paratroopers discuss readiness with US Army Europe Commander, Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli in Vicenza, Italy.
A rigger from the 173rd Airborne Brigade rushes onto
A rigger from the 173rd Airborne Brigade rushes onto the drop zone following an airborne insertion onto Juliet Drop Zone in northern Italy.
Immediately after landing, a paratrooper from the 173rd
Immediately after landing, a paratrooper from the 173rd Airborne readies his weapon, removes his parachute and prepares for ground combat.
Chaos Battery commander, for the 4-319 AFAR, 173rd
Chaos Battery commander, for the 4-319 AFAR, 173rd Airborne Brigade, points out an artillery fire mission for exercise Dynamic Front to U.S. Army Europe Commanding General Lt. Gen. Cavoli as the battery coordin... More
Training Rainbow Over Slovenia
A rainbow appears over the mountains of Slovenia as paratroopers evaluate the terrain on what has been a rain soaked day.
A machine gunner prepares to engage the enemy as the
A machine gunner prepares to engage the enemy as the 173rd Airborne Brigade Base Defense Training in Slovenia.
A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) responds to enemy forces
A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) responds to enemy forces as the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion conduct Base Defense Live Fire in Slovenia. This training ensures the 173rd Airborne Brigade support paratroopers are... More
Col. Jay Bartholomees, the 173rd Airborne Brigade discusses
Col. Jay Bartholomees, the 173rd Airborne Brigade discusses training in the base defense live fire in Slovenia with the Brigade Support Battalion Operations Officer CPT Beverly Nordin.
Paratroopers gather their equipment as they prepare
Paratroopers gather their equipment as they prepare for an after action review in Slovenia where the 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion is conducting a base defense live fire exercise. CPT Beverly Nordin... More
Leadership from the Slovenian Army discuss training
Leadership from the Slovenian Army discuss training with leaders from the American 173rd Airborne Brigade as the paratroopers train on Base Defense Live Fire at the Postojna, Slovenia training area.
Parachute Riggers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Support
Parachute Riggers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion taking the field to fire their heavy machine guns in a Base Defense Live Fire exercise in Postojna, Slovenia.
After heavy dropping two M777 Howitzers onto the drop
After heavy dropping two M777 Howitzers onto the drop zone, paratroopers from the 4-319 AFAR, 173rd Airborne Brigade jump into the evening sun to put their canon into action.
The U.S. Army Expert Field Medical Badge atop the U.S.
The U.S. Army Expert Field Medical Badge atop the U.S. Army Parachutists Badge.
The Command Sergeant Major for "The Rock" of the 173rd
The Command Sergeant Major for "The Rock" of the 173rd Airborne Brigade outlines why their training is so very tough as the paratroopers look on with enthusiasm at the next challenge.
I am blessed, Italy - Two men in military uniforms talking to each oth...
Newly promoted Spec. Joselyn Fuentes, of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, is invited by her First Sergeant to address the formation about how blessed she is in her job as a Sky Soldier public affairs specialist.
Paratroopers from the Polish Army joined paratroopers
Paratroopers from the Polish Army joined paratroopers from the American 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Italian Army for an airborne operation on Juliet Drop Zone.
Staff Duty officers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade
Staff Duty officers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade are alerted. This alert mobilized the Brigade's ready force to be wheels up and ready for combat within 18 hours
Paratroopers give their gear one final check prior
Paratroopers give their gear one final check prior to boarding the C130 in Italy for an airborne insertion by the 173rd Airborne Brigade into Germany.
BOSTICK CUP - Two men in military uniforms holding a trophy
Earlier this month, the Paratroopers of 1-91 CAV (ABN) gathered for the first presentation of the ‘Bostick Cup’ award for excellence.The award, named in honor of former Bulldog Troop Commander, Major Thomas G. ... More
Award winning videographer SSG Alex Henninger, from
Award winning videographer SSG Alex Henninger, from the 173rd Airborne Brigade captures imagery of combined arms live fire at Grafenwoehr Training Center.
Leaders from the 173rd Airborne Brigade's 1/91 Cavalry
Leaders from the 173rd Airborne Brigade's 1/91 Cavalry maneuver dismounts and tanks from 1st Infantry Division to close with and destroy the enemy.
Army Jeep on Omaha Beach
A vintage World War 2 era Army Jeep with excited children moves along Omaha Beach in Normandy, France prior to the 74th Anniversary Commemoration.
Lieutenant Colonel John Hall of the 173rd Airborne
Lieutenant Colonel John Hall of the 173rd Airborne Brigade takes a moment to fulfill a request for a photo with two French boys dressed as Soldiers in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. Hall is with the American Parat... More
Allied Paratroopers descend around those who have come
Allied Paratroopers descend around those who have come before them on Iron Mike Drop Zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, France as the community commemorates D-Day.
As a storm brews over the Dolomite Mountains, 500
As a storm brews over the Dolomite Mountains, 500 Paratropers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade board C-17s. This parachute assault called "Rock Drop" is a battalion sized seizure of contested territory is a joi... More
As the storm passes, Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne
As the storm passes, Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct a Joint Forcable Entry onto Juliet Drop Zone, in northern Italy. This parachute assault called "Rock Drop" is a battalion sized seizure ... More
A young boy gives a thumbs up as paratroopers from
A young boy gives a thumbs up as paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade parachture into an adjacent field in northern Italy. The boy has dreams of one day joining these Sky Soldiers in a future airborne mission.
Spanish and American Paratroopers train on parachute
Spanish and American Paratroopers train on parachute landing falls at the Spanish Airborne training area at BRIPAC in Madrid, Spain. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is in Spain training with Spanish NATO Allies in ... More
The morning sun is warming a U.S. Army photographer
The morning sun is warming a U.S. Army photographer positioned in the arid plains of Zaragoza, Spain as she readies her camera to capture a combined Spanish and American parachute operation. Spec. Josselyn Fue... More
Staff Sgt. Henninger - Broadcast Specialist
VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Alexander Henninger, broadcast specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade, was the Public Affairs Noncommissioned Offi... More
Michael Palm is promoted to Command Sergeant Major
Michael Palm is promoted to Command Sergeant Major by 173rd Airborne Brigade Commander, COL James Bartholomees. CSM Palm is now the Command Sergeant Major for the 1-503rd Infantry, stationed in Vicenza, Italy.
The fall colors provide a perfect setting for CH-47
The fall colors provide a perfect setting for CH-47 sling load operations as U.S. Army Chinook helicopters lower a Multi-Role Bridging section into Howes Lake northern Michigan. The 3/238th Aviation Regiment h... More
A little girl admires the Lifesaving Medal her father
A little girl admires the Lifesaving Medal her father was just presented in a ceremony held in Lansing, Michigan. Sgt. Tyge Nelson was awarded the National Guard Lifesaving Medal for saving the life of a two-ye... More
The bearings are packed and replaced as a maintenance
The bearings are packed and replaced as a maintenance Soldier from the Michigan National Guard ensures that our combat force is always ready to respond. The National Guard is Always Ready, Always There.
Charles Yordy who earned the Navy Cross for his actions
Charles Yordy who earned the Navy Cross for his actions as a Marine in Vietnam, congratulates his son, Obie Yordy, on is promotion to Lt. Col. The younger Yordy is the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Michigan Nat... More
A Soldier says, "Good-bye" to her mother at a deployment
A Soldier says, "Good-bye" to her mother at a deployment ceremony for the 272nd Regional Support Group from the Michigan National Guard.
Lt. Col. Bart Ward, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National
Lt. Col. Bart Ward, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., and Master Sgt. Charles Barth, Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Mich., were decorated with the Commander of the Land Forces Medal for Merit, ... More
Members of the National Armed Forces of Latvia combined
Members of the National Armed Forces of Latvia combined with airmen from the 110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., 127th Wing, Selfridge ANG Base, Mich., and Alpena Combat Readiness Tr... More
Army and Air Michigan National Guard members, along
Army and Air Michigan National Guard members, along with other services, represent the United States of America at the Latvian Centennial Parade in Riga, Latvia Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Michigan was invited to ca... More
Proud to have served, US Army Photo
A Soldier for life. Ninety-six year old World War II veteran, Chief Warrant Officer Raymond Mabarak proudly wears his "Dress Blues" to a retirement celebration at Michigan State University Dec 1, 2018, honoring... More
Making prior coordination is essential to a complex
Making prior coordination is essential to a complex readiness exercise. Sgt. Maj. Witt from the Michigan National Guard discusses port operations with authorities at Frederiksted, Virgin Islands. The Michigan ... More