Sgt. Dustin A. Goldston, a vehicle commander assigned
Sgt. Dustin A. Goldston, a vehicle commander assigned to the 3rd Platton, 181st CBRN Company, communicates to the vehicle’s driver a situational report during tactical movement out of the assembly area March 1 ... More
Spc. Michael Throm, a chemical, biological, radiological
Spc. Michael Throm, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with 3rd Platoon, 181st CBRN Company helps to secure the perimeter during practical field exercises March 2 at Fort Hood. Throm an... More
Soldiers of the 181st Chemical Company were evaluated,
Soldiers of the 181st Chemical Company were evaluated, with participation of the 172nd Chemical Company as casualties, May 10 outside the Yakima County Stadium in an effort to evaluate the 181st Chem. Company o... More
Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment,
Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division prepare to raise the flag Sept. 11, at Forward Operating Base Shinwar, Afghanistan at the start of a 9/11 memorial run. ... More
The key leaders from 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment,
The key leaders from 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division along with interpreters met with the Sarkani district governor (top right) Sept. 18 near Forward Operating Base Joyce. The meet... More
Sgt. 1st Class Nathaniel Bryant, a native of Columbus,
Sgt. 1st Class Nathaniel Bryant, a native of Columbus, Ga., and platoon sergeant for 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Forc... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Nathanael Bordash, a native of Flint,
U.S. Army Sgt. Nathanael Bordash, a native of Flint, Mich., assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, fine tunes the placement of a new fuel pump Oct. 5 at Fo... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Politte, a native of New
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Politte, a native of New Orleans and material management supervisor for Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, takes a moment to check pap... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Aracelly Castillo, a native of Brooklyn,
U.S. Army Sgt. Aracelly Castillo, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, carefully stretches the cargo straps up to the out... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Politte, a native of New
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Politte, a native of New Orleans and material management supervisor for Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, checks e-mail during a mome... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Aracelly Castillo, a native of Brooklyn,
U.S. Army Sgt. Aracelly Castillo, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, carefully stretches the cargo straps up to the out... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Nathanael Bordash, a native of Flint,
U.S. Army Sgt. Nathanael Bordash, a native of Flint, Mich., assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, fine tunes the placement of a new fuel pump Oct. 5, at F... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Nichols (left), a native
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Nichols (left), a native of St. Louis, Spc. Christopher Isaac (center), a native of Staten Island, N.Y., both assigned to Battery C, 1st Battalion, Task Force Blackhawk, and Pfc. ... More
Staff Sgt. Rosalyn Anderson, a native of Gulfport,
Staff Sgt. Rosalyn Anderson, a native of Gulfport, Miss., and assigned as an S1 non-commissioned officer to the 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, waits as a shipping contain... More
From left, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brad Eungard and Maj.
From left, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brad Eungard and Maj. Rodney Smith, of the 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk with Afghan Command Sgt. Maj. Shah Wali of the 5th Combat Service S... More
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
ISAF deputy commander visits Thunderbirds
British Army Lt. Gen. James Bucknall, the International Security Assistance Force deputy commander, visited Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Nov. 2. The 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomed Bucknall to the... More
British Army Lt. Gen. James Bucknall, the International
British Army Lt. Gen. James Bucknall, the International Security Assistance Force deputy commander, visited Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Nov. 2. The 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomed Bucknall to the... More
Authors visit soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi
Authors visit soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi during USO Tour, November 2011.
Authors visit soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi
Authors visit soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi during USO Tour, November 2011.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander Col. Joel Ward conducts
Task Force Thunderbird Commander Col. Joel Ward conducts battlefield circulation to award soldiers.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander Col. Joel Ward conducts
Task Force Thunderbird Commander Col. Joel Ward conducts battlefield circulation to award soldiers.
Soldier of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in
Soldier of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Laghman province, Afghanistan.
U.S. and Afghan soldiers set up security during an
U.S. and Afghan soldiers set up security during an inspection of the greenhouse and farming facilities that the USDA set up with the help of the Kansas Agriculture Development Team near Gerdy Katz, Dec. 3.
Members of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and
Members of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the USDA inspect a greenhouse that the USDA and the Kansas Agriculture Development Team built to train Afghan farmers near Gerdy Katz, Dec. 3.
An interior view of a building in an Afghan National
An interior view of a building in an Afghan National Army combat outpost just outside of Dawlat Shah District, Laghman province. This is the first COP designed and built by the ANA with only minimal assistance... More
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Laghman Province, Afghanistan.
Members of Task Force Thunderbird and the Governor
Members of Task Force Thunderbird and the Governor of Panjshir province, Karim, held a ceremony to transition Forward Operating Base Lion to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on Dec. 28.
Members of Task Force Thunderbird and the Governor
Members of Task Force Thunderbird and the Governor of Panjshir province, Karim, held a ceremony to transition Forward Operating Base Lion to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on Dec. 28.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Gajewski, native of Chicago
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Gajewski, native of Chicago and provincial development support team commander, and U.S. Army Master Sgt. Valerie Lofton, native of Bucyrus, Ohio, and forward operating base mayor, both... More
Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma along with representatives
Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma along with representatives from Texas paid a visit to members of Task Force Thunderbird at Forward Operating Base Gamberi to ring in the new year, Dec. 31.
Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma along with representatives
Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma along with representatives from Texas paid a visit to members of Task Force Thunderbird at Forward Operating Base Gamberi to ring in the new year, Dec. 31.
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards soldiers at FOB Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally awards Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, goes
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, goes out on battlefield circulation to personally award soldiers.
Residents of Forward Operating Base Gamberi visited
Residents of Forward Operating Base Gamberi visited a nearby school to distribute toys and school supplies.
Navy admiral visits Laghman province
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander Europe visited with Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, in Laghman province. Stavridis also visited with members of Combined Joint Task For... More
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander Europe visited with Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, in Laghman province. Stavridis also visited with members of Combined Joint Task For... More
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander Europe visited with Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, in Laghman province. Stavridis also visited with members of Combined Joint Task For... More
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
U.S. Army Spc. Kandace Germann of the 45th Infantry
U.S. Army Spc. Kandace Germann of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is presented the Combat Action Badge at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Feb. 12, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by: Spc. Leslie Goble, Task Force ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Moynihan, native of Shelbyville,
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Moynihan, native of Shelbyville, Tenn., assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, is presented the Silver Star Award by Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn,... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited troops at Bagram Air Field to talk about the chairman’s priorities of the military force, Jun... More
Jocelynn M.P.R. LaShier, USAG-Y Suicide Prevention
Jocelynn M.P.R. LaShier, USAG-Y Suicide Prevention Program manager, takes a phone call at her busy desk. LaShier worked tirelessly for the past year to get a Korea-wide suicide prevention hotline up and running... More
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to a question being asked during a town hall with service members, families and civilians in Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 30, 20... More
Col. (R) Paul Stuart, deputy garrison commander, thanked
Col. (R) Paul Stuart, deputy garrison commander, thanked his fellow retirees for their service and discussed the relocation and closure of Yongsan during the Retiree Appreciation Day at the Dragon Hill Lodge, N... More
Brig. Gen. Chris R. Gentry, deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. Chris R. Gentry, deputy commanding general for sustainment of Eighth Army, greets a group of senior leaders, Nov. 21. This group of high ranking officers and noncommissioned officers were met with a ... More
Service members from across the peninsula were honored
Service members from across the peninsula were honored at the People to People International award banquet at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Ambassador Hotel in Seoul, Dec. 20. The honorees were recognized for... More
Col. Michael E. Masley, garrison commander for U.S.
Col. Michael E. Masley, garrison commander for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, delivers goodies and Christmas cheer to the unsung heroes of Yongsan, Dec. 24. Operation Santa Express is an annual token of appreciati... More
Cast members, portraying The Cat in the Hat and Jojo,
Cast members, portraying The Cat in the Hat and Jojo, perform their parts in the Broadway musical "Seussical" at the Seoul American High School auditorium, Jan. 23. The cast and crew were all students from the ... More
Capt. Alexander Kim, commander of Headquarters and
Capt. Alexander Kim, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USAG Yongsan, helps deliver rice and other goods to impoverished members of the community during a Good Neighbor Program community outrea... More
Pfc. Dustin T. Nelson, a native of Smyer, Texas, assigned
Pfc. Dustin T. Nelson, a native of Smyer, Texas, assigned as a surveyor to the 4th Platoon, 181st CBRN Company, uses a sealed, rubber-protected probe to collect soil and plant samples to be analyzed by the vehi... More
Soldiers of the 3rd Platoon, 181st CBRN Company prepare
Soldiers of the 3rd Platoon, 181st CBRN Company prepare to lift a Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits and Outfits from a transport vehicle using a crane March 2 at Fort Hood during filed training exercises. Th... More
Soldiers of the 181st Chemical Company were evaluated,
Soldiers of the 181st Chemical Company were evaluated, with participation of the 172nd Chemical Company as casualties, May 10 outside the Yakima County Stadium in an effort to evaluate the 181st Chem. Company o... More
Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment,
Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division finish a memorial run Sept. 11 at Forward Operating Base Shinwar, Afghanistan. The run is in remembrance of the tragedy ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Emmanuel Batara, platoon leader of
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Emmanuel Batara, platoon leader of 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, listens intently Sept. 18 while the Sarkani district governor spea... More
Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion,
Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Bronco, stride along the road beside the flight line Sept. 20 at Forw... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Politte, a native of New
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Politte, a native of New Orleans and material management supervisor for Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, speaks with one of the many... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Politte, a native of New
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Politte, a native of New Orleans and material management supervisor for Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, speaks with one of the many... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Caceres-Morales (left),
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Caceres-Morales (left), a native of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, uses hand and arm signals to co... More
U.S Army Sgt. Christopher Tunis, a native of St. Petersburg,
U.S Army Sgt. Christopher Tunis, a native of St. Petersburg, Fla., assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, prepares parachute cord to be used in the rigging... More
U.S Army Sgt. Christopher Tunis, a native of St. Petersburg,
U.S Army Sgt. Christopher Tunis, a native of St. Petersburg, Fla., assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, prepares parachute cord to be used in the rigging... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Caceres-Morales (left),
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Caceres-Morales (left), a native of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, uses hand and arm signals to co... More
A helicopter lifts a sling load package Oct. 8 at Combat
A helicopter lifts a sling load package Oct. 8 at Combat Outpost Waza Khwa in support of Operation Blackstorm. Soldiers from the 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk are preparing COP Waza Khwa to be ha... More
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Isaac, a native of Staten
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Isaac, a native of Staten Island, N.Y., assigned to Battery C, 1st Battalion, Task Force Blackhawk, wraps spaghetti for the next day's menu Oct. 8, at Combat Outpost Waza Khwa while S... More
Afghan Command Sgt. Maj. Shah Wali of the 5th Combat
Afghan Command Sgt. Maj. Shah Wali of the 5th Combat Service Support Kandak greets Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III Oct. 17 at Forward Operating Base Sharana. First Sgt. Angel Baez (center) from Co... More
British army Lt. Gen. James Bucknall, the International
British army Lt. Gen. James Bucknall, the International Security Assistance Force deputy commander, visited Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Nov. 2. The 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomed Bucknall to the... More
British Army Lt. Gen. James Bucknall, the International
British Army Lt. Gen. James Bucknall, the International Security Assistance Force deputy commander, visited Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Nov. 2. The 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomed Bucknall to the... More
Authors visit soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi
Authors visit soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi during USO Tour, November 2011.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander Col. Joel Ward conducts
Task Force Thunderbird Commander Col. Joel Ward conducts battlefield circulation to award soldiers.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander Col. Joel Ward conducts
Task Force Thunderbird Commander Col. Joel Ward conducts battlefield circulation to award soldiers.
Leaders from the Iowa National Guard visit with their
Leaders from the Iowa National Guard visit with their soldiers assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in eastern Afghanistan.
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Laghman province, Afghanistan.
Dr. Eric Grant, the USDA Provincial Agriculture Advisor
Dr. Eric Grant, the USDA Provincial Agriculture Advisor speaks with Wasir Kahn, the proprietor of a new marketplace near Gerdy Katz, Dec. 3.
U.S. and Afghan soldiers set up security during an
U.S. and Afghan soldiers set up security during an inspection of the greenhouse and farming facilities that the USDA set up with the help of the Kansas Agriculture Development Team near Gerdy Katz, Dec. 3.
The designated area, for an Afghan National Army combat
The designated area, for an Afghan National Army combat outpost, is cleared in preparation for construction just outside of Dawlat Shah District, Laghman province. This is the first COP designed and built by th... More
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Laghman Province, Afghanistan.
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in
Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Laghman Province, Afghanistan.
Members of Task Force Thunderbird and the Governor
Members of Task Force Thunderbird and the Governor of Panjshir province, Karim held a ceremony to transition Forward Operating Base Lion to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dec. 28.
Panjshir Provincial Governor Keramuddin Karim triumphantly
Panjshir Provincial Governor Keramuddin Karim triumphantly raises a key of the city given to him by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Gajewski, Chicago native and 321st Civil Affairs Brigade, Provincial Development Sup... More
Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma along with representatives
Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma along with representatives from Texas paid a visit to members of Task Force Thunderbird at Forward Operating Base Gamberi to ring in the new year, Dec. 31.
Soldiers from the 700th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers from the 700th Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team open boxes of packaged beef sticks labeled "Beef 4 Battle" sent from Oklahoma. All packages contained the Thunderbird logo.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally awards Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards soldiers at FOB Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, goes
Task Force Thunderbird commander, Col. Joel Ward, goes out on battlefield circulation to personally award soldiers.
Residents of Forward Operating Base Gamberi visited
Residents of Forward Operating Base Gamberi visited a nearby school to distribute toys and school supplies.
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander Europe visited with Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, in Laghman province. Stavridis also visited with members of Combined Joint Task For... More
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander
U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, supreme allied commander Europe visited with Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, in Laghman province. Stavridis also visited with members of Combined Joint Task For... More
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Doyle of the 45th Infantry Brigade
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Doyle of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, is presented the Combat Action Badge at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Feb. 12, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by: Spc. Leslie Goble, Task Force T... More
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally
Task Force Thunderbird Commander, Col. Joel Ward, personally awards soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Moynihan, native of Shelbyville,
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Moynihan, native of Shelbyville, Tenn., assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, is presented the Silver Star Award by Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn,... More