530th CSSB supports local education efforts
Lt. Col. Austin Elliot, the 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Commander, hands a backpack with supplies to a student of Babakuna School in Deh Dadi, Oct 24. The 530th CSSB has multiple projects in the... More
10th Sustainment Brigade dons combat patch
Command Sgt. Maj. Jose A. Castillo, the senior enlisted adviser for the 10th Sustainment Brigade, places the 10th SBDE patch on the right shoulder of Col. Kurt J. Ryan, the 10th SBDE commander, during a ceremon... More
Weather station provides Afghans predictability
Senior Master Sgt. Paul Walker, (left), a squadron superintendent and Senior Airman Erik Dowling, a staff weather officer, both assigned to the 19th Expeditionary Weather Squadron, set up the tactical meteorolo... More
Soldiers tackle the mission of mail distribution
Spc. Jesus H. Rocha, a Tracy, Calif., native, and Pfc. Troy R. Dobbs, a Midwest City, Okla. native, both assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Sustainment Brigade Troops Battalion, sort throug... More
Lightning battalion soldiers earn combat patch
Lt. Col. Vivian E. Gaz, the 378th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion commander, places the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service on Spc. James P. Flannery, an information systems analyst, during a c... More
Capt. Douglas Griffith, a 10th Sustainment Brigade
Capt. Douglas Griffith, a 10th Sustainment Brigade Commander’s Emergency Response Program officer (right) and 1st Lt. Sharon Height, a CERP officer assigned to the 378th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, at... More
Lt. Col. Vivian E. Gaz, the 378th Combat Sustainment
Lt. Col. Vivian E. Gaz, the 378th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Kurtz, the 378th CSSB senior enlisted adviser, uncase the battalion colors during a ceremony at Forw... More
Maj. Brian Costa, the deputy support operations officer
Maj. Brian Costa, the deputy support operations officer assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, briefs the support operation’s mission in Afghanistan to leaders of the 201st Combat Logistics Kandak and the 20... More
Sgt. Abraham Wallie, right, a personal security detail
Sgt. Abraham Wallie, right, a personal security detail team leader and Spc. Fernando Lopez, a command driver, both assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, carry a litter loaded with several sand bags during p... More
Spc. Thornton re-enlists
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Julio Hall, a supply systems technician, administers the oath of enlistment to Spc. Jassmine Thornton, a materiel manager, both assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, during a ceremon... More
Ordnance soldier exemplifies Army values
Spc. Chase E. Crull, a generator mechanic assigned to the 1157th Transportation Company, Wisconsin National Guard, conducts preventive maintenance checks and services on a MaxxPro vehicle before a mission at Ba... More
Reserve soldier represents Ordnance excellence
Sgt. Gregory A. Pollack, a Bagram Ammunition Holding Area non-commissioned officer in charge assigned to the 395th Ordnance Company Wisconsin Reserve, inspects ammunition in a container at Bagram Air Field, Afg... More
A dining facility employee hands a meal to Sgt. Robert
A dining facility employee hands a meal to Sgt. Robert Derr, an information technology specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 378th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. The dining facili... More
A dining facility employee hands a meal to Sgt. Robert
A dining facility employee hands a meal to Sgt. Robert Derr, an information technology specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 378th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. The dining facili... More
A DCH-4 Caribou aircraft approaches the drop zone near
A DCH-4 Caribou aircraft approaches the drop zone near the Salang tunnel Aug. 26 to deliver supplies to Soldiers in the area. The aerial delivery mission was the first one ever conducted at the Salang Pass. The... More
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade cross-country ski through the woods on a groomed trail during the Mountain Winter Challenge Feb. 21. Soldiers from throughout the 10th Mountain Division (LI) pa... More
Soldiers assigned to 1st Platoon, 59th Chemical Company,
Soldiers assigned to 1st Platoon, 59th Chemical Company, prepare to secure a shovel on the left side of their new Stryker. Soldiers will train on the new vehicle for months to ensure they are ready to support c... More
Spc. Courtney Girven, left, Eastpointe, Mich., native,
Spc. Courtney Girven, left, Eastpointe, Mich., native, and Spc. Demetrius Marino, St. Augustine, Fla., both parachute riggers assigned to the 647th Quartermaster Company, secure a bundle of supplies before atta... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jefferson Henry, a Bridgeport, N.Y.,
Sgt. 1st Class Jefferson Henry, a Bridgeport, N.Y., native, 10th Sustainment Brigade equal opportunity adviser, grades a Soldier’s performance during an equal opportunity leaders course presentation. Henry inst... More
Capt. Glenn M. Cameron, a Bloomfield, N.J. native,
Capt. Glenn M. Cameron, a Bloomfield, N.J. native, executive officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Special Troops Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, makes some final checks on a bund... More
Staff Sgt. Shantina M. Lowden, a native of Whitehall,
Staff Sgt. Shantina M. Lowden, a native of Whitehall, Pa., spectrum manager assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, disassembles an antenna as part of a plan to upgrade the communication system at Bagram Air ... More
Boston Marathon, Afghanistan, Louisiana
Pfc. Anthony Lodiong, an automated logistical specialist assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, Task Force Muleskinner, crosses the finish line after running 26.2 miles during a Boston Marathon satellite run... More
Logisticians assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade
Logisticians assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade gather to discuss the Command Supply Discipline Program April 25-26 at Bagram Air Field. Senior and junior leaders shared ideas and tactics, techniques and ... More
Lt. Col. Hector Agosto, 77th Combat Sustainment Support
Lt. Col. Hector Agosto, 77th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion commander, and 1st Sgt. Rafael Natal, acting battalion command sergeant major, case the unit’s colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Ma... More
‘Team of Teams’ draws down Afghan bases, equipment
In the Salang Pass of northeastern Afghanistan, Soldiers assigned to the 114th Transportation Company and 730th Transportation Company halt their May 10 convoy escort operation momentarily to refuel their vehic... More
Master Sgt. James Sabyan, convoy commander assigned
Master Sgt. James Sabyan, convoy commander assigned to 1st Platoon, 114th Transportation Company, provides security at the Salang Pass after his convoy escort team halted for a quick refuel. The CET traveled fr... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jean Lacroix, 10th Sustainment Brigade
Sgt. 1st Class Jean Lacroix, 10th Sustainment Brigade ground movement noncommisioned officer in charge, supervises a forklift operator as he repositions a container at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Containers ... More
A Soldier assigned to the 498th Transportation Company
A Soldier assigned to the 498th Transportation Company scans his sector as the company prepares to depart the battalion motor pool at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. The 498th TC completed a convoy escort team a... More
Spc. Roosevelt Biddles, Birmingham, Ala., native, 10th
Spc. Roosevelt Biddles, Birmingham, Ala., native, 10th Sustainment Brigade retrograde manager, places a tracking label on a twenty-foot container before it is shipped back to an Army depot in the U.S. The briga... More
Col. Robert A. Culp II, 10th SBDE home station commander,
Col. Robert A. Culp II, 10th SBDE home station commander, passes an NCO sword to Command Sgt. Maj. Ann M. Sydnor, a Rock Island, Ill., native, during a ceremony Oct. 24 at Magrath Sports Complex charging her wi... More
Col. Willie Rios III, 10th Sustainment Brigade commander,
Col. Willie Rios III, 10th Sustainment Brigade commander, leads Soldiers off a plane as they are greeted by leadership from the 10th Mountain Division (LI), 91st Military Police Battalion, 548th Combat Sustainm... More
Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Army chief of staff, addresses
Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Army chief of staff, addresses Soldiers assigned to 3rd Regiment Support Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, during a visit to Fort Hood. Milley spoke about the state of... More
Cpl. Robert E. Torbert, a truck commander of the personal
Cpl. Robert E. Torbert, a truck commander of the personal security detail for the 378th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, greets a local student from the Seleh Mohammed High School in the Balkh Province in ... More
Lt. Col. Austin W. Elliott (left), the 530th Combat
Lt. Col. Austin W. Elliott (left), the 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Edward L. Johnson, the 378th CSSB senior enlisted adviser, case the battalion colors during a c... More
Soldiers assigned to the 1138th Transportation Company,
Soldiers assigned to the 1138th Transportation Company, 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion prepare to clear their weapons during a demonstration held in the Convoy Readiness Center at Bagram Air Field, ... More
Sgt. Abraham Wallie, a personal security detail team
Sgt. Abraham Wallie, a personal security detail team leader assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, climbs a wall to advance to the next task in the obstacle course. Wallie conducted a low crawl, evacuated a ... More
Lt. Col. Paul Dismer, 10th Sustainment Brigade deputy
Lt. Col. Paul Dismer, 10th Sustainment Brigade deputy commander, shakes the hand of Spc. Isaiah C. Lowe, a food service specialist assigned to 548th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, at the completion of an... More
Team Lightning soldiers constructed a dining facility
Team Lightning soldiers constructed a dining facility and various other tents in June 2012. The soldiers completed the Logistics Support Area Lightning in 30 days in extreme heat and dusty conditions marking th... More
A DCH-4 Caribou aircraft drops six parachute bundles
A DCH-4 Caribou aircraft drops six parachute bundles at the drop zone marked with green smoke near the Salang tunnel. The aerial delivery mission was the first one ever conducted at the Salang Pass. The success... More
A team representing the 10th Special Troops Battalion
A team representing the 10th Special Troops Battalion starts a fire during the final event at the Mountain Winter Challenge Feb. 21. Soldiers completed the last event without knowledge of what it entailed forci... More
Pfc. Edwin T. Williams, assistant surveyor assigned
Pfc. Edwin T. Williams, assistant surveyor assigned to 1st Platoon, 59th Chemical Company, references a guide to ensure he secures equipment properly on the Stryker. The vehicle is a new addition to the company... More
Spc. Courtney Girven, Eastpointe, Mich., native, parachute
Spc. Courtney Girven, Eastpointe, Mich., native, parachute rigger assigned to the 647th Quartermaster Company, cuts excess material after securing a parachute to a bundle of supplies on Bagram Air Field, Afghan... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jack M. Decker, senior enlisted medic
Sgt. 1st Class Jack M. Decker, senior enlisted medic assigned to 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, conducts a presentation on Japanese-American internment during an equal opportunity leaders course conducted... More
Soldiers assigned to the 647th Quartermaster Company,
Soldiers assigned to the 647th Quartermaster Company, 10th Special Troops Battalion, load a bundle of care packages on a DCH-4 Caribou. The packages were delivered to Soldiers located at a remote forward operat... More
Staff Sgt. Shantina M. Lowden, a native of Whitehall,
Staff Sgt. Shantina M. Lowden, a native of Whitehall, Pa., spectrum manager assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, uses a bucket loader to assist in mounting an antenna to support a new communications platfo... More
Spc. Vernon G. Griffin, supply clerk assigned to
Spc. Vernon G. Griffin, supply clerk assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Special Troops Battalion, verifies a serial number on a laptop that was identified for turn in. Inventories and turni... More
Lt. Col. Anthony Huy, 419th Combat Sustainment Support
Lt. Col. Anthony Huy, 419th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jose Serenil, 419th CSSB senior enlisted leader, uncase the battalion colors during a transfer of authority ceremony May 3... More
A Soldier assigned to the 419th Combat Sustainment
A Soldier assigned to the 419th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, provides security at the Salang Pass after his convoy escort team halted for a quick refuel. Soldiers served as gu... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jean Lacroix, 10th Sustainment Brigade
Sgt. 1st Class Jean Lacroix, 10th Sustainment Brigade ground movement noncommissioned officer in charge, supervises a local national repairing a container at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. The container managem... More
A Soldiers assigned to the 498th Transportation Company
A Soldiers assigned to the 498th Transportation Company ground guides a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle to stage it prior to departing the battalion motor pool Aug. 6. The Soldiers participated in a con... More
Spc. Roosevelt Biddles, Birmingham, Ala., native, 10th
Spc. Roosevelt Biddles, Birmingham, Ala., native, 10th Sustainment Brigade retrograde manager, supervises a wretch as it loads a container of items identified to be retrograded to an Army depot in the U.S. The ... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Ann M. Sydnor, a Rock Island, Ill.,
Command Sgt. Maj. Ann M. Sydnor, a Rock Island, Ill., native, 10th Sustainment Brigade command sergeant major, addresses a crowd of Soldiers, family and friends from throughout the 10th Mountain Division (LI) d... More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ernie Ixtlahuac, 10th SBDE
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ernie Ixtlahuac, 10th SBDE property book officer, poses for a photo as he waits for his spouse alongside his children during a welcome home ceremony Nov. 4 at Magrath Sports Complex. The... More
Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Army chief of staff, looks down
Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Army chief of staff, looks down at a sand table as Capt. Joseph Guerrero, 3rd Regiment Support Squadron plans officer, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, conducts a range and ope... More
Col. Kurt J. Ryan, the 10th Sustainment Brigade commander,
Col. Kurt J. Ryan, the 10th Sustainment Brigade commander, hands a bag containing school supplies to a teacher during a ceremony commemorating recent renovations made to the Seleh Mohammed High School in Dehdad... More
Leaders of the 1138th Transportation Company, 142nd
Leaders of the 1138th Transportation Company, 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 201st Combat Logistics Kandak, 203rd CLK and 10th Sustainment Brigade pose for a group photo after a day of briefings an... More
Spc. Fernando Lopez, a command driver assigned to the
Spc. Fernando Lopez, a command driver assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade, takes a shot during the marksmanship event of a Best Warrior Competition held at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. After the event Lo... More
Soldiers from the 10th Sustainment Brigade’s Command
Soldiers from the 10th Sustainment Brigade’s Command Security Team bound forward to engage targets on May 23, 2012 at East River Range in Afghanistan. Soldiers provided security while their battle buddy moved f... More
BALKH PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Lt. Col. Paul Dismer,
BALKH PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Lt. Col. Paul Dismer, 10th Sustainment Brigade deputy commander, shakes the hand of Spc. Isaiah C. Lowe, a food service specialist assigned to 548th Combat Sustainment Support Bat... More
Team Lightning soldiers constructed a dining facility
Team Lightning soldiers constructed a dining facility and various other tents in June 2012. The soldiers completed the Logistics Support Area Lightning in 30 days in extreme heat and dusty conditions marking th... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jose Seguinot, the aerial delivery
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jose Seguinot, the aerial delivery officer assigned to 10th Sustainment Brigade, prepares to retrieve the supplies that were delivered by air. The aerial delivery mission was the first o... More
Soldiers assigned to the 91st Military Police Battalion
Soldiers assigned to the 91st Military Police Battalion carry a soldier on a litter on their way to a mystery event during the Mountain Winter Warfare Feb. 21. Soldiers conducted a litter carry for approximatel... More
Sgt. 1st Class Allan Welchez, a chief food management
Sgt. 1st Class Allan Welchez, a chief food management noncommissioned officer assigned to 10th Sustainment Brigade, hands a Soldier a plate of food during lunch at the Muleskinner Consolidated Dining Facility. ... More
Staff Sgt. Rorie Short, left, Rochester, N.Y., native,
Staff Sgt. Rorie Short, left, Rochester, N.Y., native, airdrop supervisor, and Cpl. Ravonne Pertee, Miami native, lane chief, both assigned to the 647th Quartermaster Company, guide a bundle rigged for an airdr... More
Soldiers assigned to the 114th Transportation Company
Soldiers assigned to the 114th Transportation Company and 730th Transportation Company, halt their convoy escort team momentarily to refuel their vehicles, which included Mine Resistant Ambush Protected trucks.... More
Containers stack up at the container yard at Bagram
Containers stack up at the container yard at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, awaiting repair or transport to a unit for use as part of the retrograde mission. Materiel and equipment recovered from Afghanistan wi... More
Spc. Roosevelt Biddles, Birmingham, Ala., native, 10th
Spc. Roosevelt Biddles, Birmingham, Ala., native, 10th Sustainment Brigade retrograde manager, assists the Bagram supply support activity with its retrograde mission by sorting equipment prior to a customs insp... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Ann M. Sydnor, left, a Rock Island,
Command Sgt. Maj. Ann M. Sydnor, left, a Rock Island, Ill., native, 10th Sustainment Brigade command sergeant major, stands at attention along with Soldiers, family and friends before singing the 10th Mountain ... More
Sgt. Randy Cavazos, 10th Sustainment Brigade command
Sgt. Randy Cavazos, 10th Sustainment Brigade command group noncommissioned officer in charge, poses with his family during a welcome home ceremony Tuesday at Magrath Sports Complex. Cavazos returned along with ... More
Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Army chief of staff, hands a
Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Army chief of staff, hands a coin to Spc. Trey A. Campagna, driver assigned to 3rd Regiment Support Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, after leadership identified him a... More
Sgt. 1st Class Allan Welchez, a chief food management
Sgt. 1st Class Allan Welchez, a chief food management noncommissioned officer assigned to 10th Sustainment Brigade, highlights information in a text book as he reads. He found time to complete his bachelor’s de... More
Spc. Tyler Townshend, a gunner with the 10th Sustainment
Spc. Tyler Townshend, a gunner with the 10th Sustainment Brigade’s Command Security Team, engages a target May 23, 2012 at East River Range in Afghanistan. The team conducted a reflexive fire drill, which allow... More
Spc. Luke Ledyard, a 10th Sustainment Brigade command
Spc. Luke Ledyard, a 10th Sustainment Brigade command group driver, carries water to a nearby truck while local Afghans assist him with the parachute. Several Afghan civilians joined the soldiers gathering supp... More
A soldier fires an M16 rifle during the marksmanship
A soldier fires an M16 rifle during the marksmanship competition of the Mountain Winter Challenge Feb. 21. Soldiers were given a penalty that was assessed to their overall finishing time for every missed shot.
Spc. Keshab Ghosh, right, a gunner assigned to 730th
Spc. Keshab Ghosh, right, a gunner assigned to 730th Transportation Company, checks the oil level of a host nation truck to ensure it is mission capable. Soldiers also checked fuel levels, tire tread and batter... More
A forklift operator loads tires on a light medium tactical
A forklift operator loads tires on a light medium tactical vehicle at the Bagram supply support activity. The SSA manages the receipt, issue, storage, turn-in and stock control of items destined to be issued to... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Yessenia Johnson, 10th Sustainment
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Yessenia Johnson, 10th Sustainment Brigade food service adviser, poses for a photo alongside her family after the completion of a welcome home ceremony Nov. 4 at Magrath Sports Complex. ... More
Sgt. Edward Monell, a team leader with the 10th Sustainment
Sgt. Edward Monell, a team leader with the 10th Sustainment Brigade Command Security Team, instructs soldiers as they conduct a reflexive fire exercise in Afghanistan May 23, 2012. The training was conducted to... More
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade work
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade work together to load up a truck with the supplies delivered near the Salang tunnel. The supplies were delivered by a low-cost low-altitude parachute drop, the ... More
A team representing the 10th Sustainment Brigade receives
A team representing the 10th Sustainment Brigade receives assistance equipping skis from Capt. Jesse Hunt, the 10th Special Troops Battalion chaplain, during the Mountain Winter Challenge Feb. 21. Hunt assisted... More
Soldiers assigned to the 114th Transportation Company
Soldiers assigned to the 114th Transportation Company and 730th Transportation Company, provide security during an emergency maintenance halt conducted to address maintenance issues. The convoy escort team quic... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Niles, logistics liaison
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Niles, logistics liaison noncommissioned officer in charge, and Spc. Jaime Rivera, Shindand liaison, both assigned to the 419th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, unpack equipment at t... More
A CH-46 helicopter delivers supplies using long line
A CH-46 helicopter delivers supplies using long line position placement near the Salang tunnel. The mission was the first conducted, near the Salang tunnel, to support soldiers serving in support of Operation E... More
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade pull
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade pull a sled with approximately 100 pounds of cargo during the Mountain Winter Challenge Feb. 21. Soldiers worked as a team to ensure the event was completed as ... More
Vehicles from the 114th Transportation Company and
Vehicles from the 114th Transportation Company and 730th Transportation Company convoy escort team prepare to enter several tunnels located at the Salang Pass in Afghanistan during a mission in support of Opera... More
International Security Assistance Force Commander Marine
International Security Assistance Force Commander Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford and President Barack Obama walk up to thank country music artist Brad Paisley after his performance at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan,... More
Soldiers prepare to snowshoe during the Mountain Winter
Soldiers prepare to snowshoe during the Mountain Winter Challenge Feb. 21. Soldiers honored the memory of past mountain warriors by utilizing equipment that was typically used during winter warfare.
Sgt. Steve Morales, a Ventura, Calf. native, ammunition
Sgt. Steve Morales, a Ventura, Calf. native, ammunition specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Special Troops Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, conducts the sit up event of the Ar... More
Soldiers run with snowshoes and a weapon during the
Soldiers run with snowshoes and a weapon during the Mountain Winter Challenge Feb. 21. Soldiers honored the memory of past mountain warriors by utilizing equipment that was typically used during winter warfare.
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade start
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade start the two-mile run event of the Best Warrior Competition March 22 on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. The Best Warrior Competition was used to identify the mo... More